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Orientation-based audio

US8879761B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 22, 2011
Grant dateNov 4, 2014
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Expiry dateJan 8, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04R2499/11
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and apparatus for outputting audio based on an orientation of an electronic device, or video shown by the electronic device. The audio may be mapped to a set of speakers using either or both of the device and video orientation to determine which speakers receive certain audio channels.

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