Audio speaker selection for optimization of sound origin
US9377941B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 1, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jun 28, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 8, 2035 |
Classification
- 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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