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Augmented reality enhanced audio

US8170222B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 18, 2008
Grant dateMay 1, 2012
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Expiry dateDec 9, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04S7/302
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A device and method for providing augmented reality enhanced audio. The device is portable and may include a location processing module capable of receiving location information and determining a location of the device in an environment, an orientation processing module capable of determining an orientation of the device at the location, a processor capable of modifying audio content based on the location of the device in the environment and the orientation of the device at the location, and an audio output device capable of outputting the modified audio content. The orientation of the device includes an azimuth and an elevation of the device.

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