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Audio speaker selection for optimization of sound origin

US9377941B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 1, 2011
Grant dateJun 28, 2016
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Expiry dateApr 8, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04S7/302
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method consistent with certain implementations involves in an audio system having an array of a plurality of loudspeakers and a stored speaker map identifying the geometric relationship between the plurality of loudspeakers and a listening position, identifying a location on the speaker map of a Source Origin of a sound; selecting a method of localizing the Source Origin from a plurality of methods of localizing the Source Origin utilizing the array of loudspeakers; and reproducing the sound emanating from the Source Origin using the selected method. This abstract is not to be considered limiting, since other embodiments may deviate from the features described in this abstract.

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