Audio augmentation using environmental data
US10595149B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 4, 2018 |
| Grant date | Mar 17, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 4, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04S2420/01
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The disclosed computer-implemented method for performing directional beamforming according to an anticipated position may include accessing environment data indicating a sound source within an environment. The device may include various audio hardware components configured to generate steerable audio beams. The method may also include identifying the location of the sound source within the environment based on the accessed environment data, and then steering the audio beams of the device to the identified location of the sound source within the environment. Various other methods, systems, and computer-readable media are also disclosed.
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