Sound source localization using multiple microphone arrays
US8983089B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 28, 2011 |
| Grant date | Mar 17, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 25, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04R2430/21
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An augmented reality environment allows interaction between virtual and real objects. Multiple microphone arrays of different physical sizes are used to acquire signals for spatial tracking of one or more sound sources within the environment. A first array with a larger size may be used to track an object beyond a threshold distance, while a second array having a size smaller than the first may be used to track the object up to the threshold distance. By selecting different sized arrays, accuracy of the spatial location is improved.
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