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Method and apparatus for audio data analysis in an audio player

US7774078B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 16, 2005
Grant dateAug 10, 2010
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Expiry dateOct 10, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04S7/30
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

One embodiment can be characterized as a method of data analysis for an audio player comprising analyzing at least a portion of audio data; selecting a sound profile based upon the analysis of the audio data; adjusting sound field settings according to the sound profile; and outputting at least a portion of the audio data according to the sound field settings. Another embodiment can be characterized as an audio player device comprising an audio analysis circuit adapted to determine a characteristic of audio data; a profile selection circuit adapted to select a sound profile corresponding to the characteristic of audio data; and a sound field circuit adapted to adjust sound field settings according to the sound profile.

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