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Spatialized augmented reality (AR) audio menu

US11036464B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 13, 2019
Grant dateJun 15, 2021
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Expiry dateSep 13, 2039

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04R1/10
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Various implementations include approaches for controlling a wearable audio device. In some cases, a method includes: detecting an initiation trigger for initiating a spatialized augmented reality (AR) menu mode; providing at least two distinct audio choices corresponding with spatially delineated zones in a menu defined relative to a physical position of the wearable audio device, in response to the initiation trigger, wherein each audio choice is associated with a selection from the menu; receiving a selection command indicating selection of one of the audio choices, wherein the selection command comprises a gesture detected by a gesture detection system at the wearable audio device; and in response to receiving the selection command: a) initiating playback of audio content associated with the selected audio choice, b) adjusting a setting at the wearable audio device, c) entering an additional menu related to the selection command, or d) exiting the menu.

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