SERVICE FOR TARGETED CROWD SOURCED AUDIO FOR VIRTUAL INTERACTION

Smart overview of the Invention

The system is designed to enable coordinated control of multiple IoT devices for audio collection and distribution, tailored to location and user preferences. It offers location-sensitive acoustic control, both as a shaped envelope for specific sources and as an individualized experience. Additionally, it supports interactive visualization and manipulation of the audio environment using augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) to create immersive soundscapes. The system aims to enhance audio environments by creating sound influence zones and providing an intuitive understanding of where sounds will be heard.

Technical Field and Background

The technology relates to a dynamic audio system that manages disparate speakers for controlled acoustic distribution. In current IoT environments, there is a lack of centralized systems that allow personalized audio experiences for groups in specific areas. This innovation addresses this gap by facilitating a more tailored and coordinated audio experience.

System Components and Functionality

The system includes a processor and memory with executable instructions to pair audio signal generator devices, generate audio signals based on parameters, and transmit these signals for playback. It connects speaker devices for group playback, determining respective audio signals based on various parameters like proximity and acoustic models. The system also allows wireless communication between devices to facilitate seamless audio experiences.

Enhanced Features and Capabilities

This system can integrate different audio sources with audio sound generators (ASGs), including IoT devices, mobile devices, and distributed speaker systems. It utilizes mesh or central distribution for acoustic amplification and cancellation within user-defined spatial limits. Key contributions include using nearby devices for 3D audio, XR visualization for simple control of audio zones, and predictive guidance for optimal audio experiences.

Privacy and Visualization Controls

The system supports privacy controls to prevent misuse of amplification technology for unwanted monitoring. It offers organic XR visualization providing cues for direction, focus, and range, facilitating communication between human desires and machine logic. The XR visualization can also predict possibilities and guide error correction for improved experiences, suggesting physical movement to achieve desired acoustic environments.