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Acoustic surround immersion control system and method

US9226091B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 18, 2013
Grant dateDec 29, 2015
Priority date
Expiry dateSep 18, 2033

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04S2420/01
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and speaker system that provides a single, user adjustable tool for controlling how and which spatialization parameters are used in a single speaker multi-driver system to enhance the sound stage. The tool creates the desired amount of audio surround effect to enhance the sound stage experience or effects in multiple sound recording mode, such as music or movies. The tool is represented in a scale that runs from ‘−10’ (less immersive) to ‘+10’ (more immersive) is set to taste by the listener and will vary with room acoustics and placement.

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