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Head-wearable apparatus to generate binaural audio

US11632640B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 1, 2021
Grant dateApr 18, 2023
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Expiry dateJun 1, 2041

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04S2400/15
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Head-wearable apparatus to generate binaural audio content includes a first stem coupled to a first microphone housing that encases first front microphone and first rear microphone that generates acoustic signals, respectively. First microphone housing includes a first front port that faces downward and a first rear port that faces backwards. Apparatus includes second stem coupled to second microphone housing that encases second front microphone and second rear microphone that generate acoustic signals, respectively. Second microphone housing includes second front port that faces downward and second rear port that faces backwards. Apparatus includes binaural audio processor that includes beamformer and storage device. Beamformer generate first beamformer signal based on acoustic signals from first front microphone and first rear microphone, and second beamformer based on acoustic signals from second front microphone and second rear microphone. Storage device stores first and second beamformer signals as a two-channel file.

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