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Apparatus and method for playing and/or generating audio content for an audience

US8963722B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 5, 2011
Grant dateFeb 24, 2015
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Expiry dateJul 10, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04R2430/01
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus for at least one of playing and generating audio content for an audience includes circuitry. The circuitry is configured to receive sensor data from one or more sensors monitoring the audience. The circuitry is configured to analyze said sensor data to identify characteristic movement patterns of one or more members of the audience. The circuitry is configured to select music and generate verbal communication other than music to address the audience, based on the identified characteristic movement patterns. The circuitry is further configured to output said selected music and said verbal communication. A corresponding method for at least one of playing and generating audio content for an audience is also provided.

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