System and Apparatus for Delivering Selectable Audio Content
OwnerKevin Wilsoninventor
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Abstract
A system and method are disclosed for a viewer to dynamically select a dialogue track corresponding to a video. Audio channels are synced with the video and transmitted to the viewer's listening device. The user is able to dynamically switch between the audio channels, which may correspond to dialogue in various languages or dialects. Noise cancellation signals are used to improve the viewer's experience. Viewers can adjust the volume of the audio channel and the noise cancellation. A viewer's usage of the disclosed features is optionally monitored and analyzed.
Claims23
A system for delivering audiovisual content, comprising:
- a video source configured to provide visual images;
- a server configured to produce a plurality of audio signals synchronized to the visual images;
- at least one speaker communicatively coupled to the server;
- a transmitter communicatively coupled to the server and configured to transmit the plurality of audio signals;
- at least one listening device comprising a headphone, a receiver, and a control module;
- and
- wherein the listening device is configured to receive the plurality of audio signals and play one of the plurality of audio signals via the headphone.
A method of delivering audiovisual content, comprising:
- projecting visual images;
- producing a plurality of audio signals synchronized to the visual images;
- playing a first one of the plurality of audio signals through a speaker;
- transmitting two or more of the plurality of audio signals to a listening device;
- and
- playing one of the two or more of the plurality of audio signals through the listening device.
A method of delivering audiovisual content, comprising:
- projecting a video on a screen;
- playing a first audio track via a speaker system;
- wirelessly transmitting a second audio track;
- wirelessly transmitting a third audio track;
- receiving the second audio track at a plurality of listening devices;
- receiving the third audio track at a plurality of listening devices;
- at each of the plurality of listening devices, selectively playing the second audio track;
- and
- at each of the plurality of listening devices, selectively playing the third audio track.
A system for monitoring an audiovisual experience, comprising:
- a visual image display;
- a plurality of audio signals synchronized to the visual image display;
- a usage monitor;
- at least one listening device comprising a headphone, a receiver, a control module, and a transmitter;
- and
- wherein the listening device is configured to transmit usage data via the transmitter to the usage monitor.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.