Augmented reality enhanced audio
US8170222B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 18, 2008 |
| Grant date | May 1, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 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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