Geometric radio transmission system and method for broadcasting audio to a live audience
US10567096B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 5, 2017 |
| Grant date | Feb 18, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 5, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04S7/302
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system and method for transmitting the audio component of a performance, such as a movie, to audience members located in the listening area of a venue, such as a movie theater, to improve the quality of the audio experience and reduce problems with other noise activity interfering with the performance. The system and method use the location of the occupied seats, geometry of the venue and the audience density to produce a structured operating envelope that is utilized to more efficiently and effectively broadcast an audio signal, which comprises the audio component of the performance, to individual audience members. The audio signal is received by a smart phone or other electronic device associated with one or more audience members. The audio component is transferred to headphones, ear buds or other devices worn by an audience member and connected, wired or wirelessly, to the electronic device.
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