Systems and methods for orientation-responsive audio enhancement
AssigneeAdeia Guides Inc.
InventorWarren Keith Edwards
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Abstract
Sound objects are identified within a content item, and location metadata is extracted from the content item for each sound object. A reference layout is generated, relative to a user position, for the sound objects based on the location metadata. A user's gaze is then determined using pupil tracking, body movement data, head orientation data, or other techniques. Using the reference layout, a sound object along a path defined by the gaze of the user is identified, and audio of the identified object is enhanced.
Claims25
A method for orientation-responsive audio enhancement, the method comprising:
- identifying, within a content item, a plurality of sound objects;
- extracting, from the content item, location metadata for each respective sound object;
- generating a reference layout, relative to a user position, for the plurality of sound objects based on the location metadata;
- detecting a gaze of the user;
- identifying, based on the reference layout, a sound object along a path defined by the gaze of the user;
- and
- enhancing audio of the identified sound object.
A system for orientation-responsive audio enhancement, the system comprising:
- input/output circuitry configured to receive a content item;
- and
- control circuitry configured to:
- identify, within the content item, a plurality of sound objects;
- extract, from the content item, location metadata for each respective sound object;
- generate a reference layout, relative to a user position, for the plurality of sound objects based on the location metadata;
- detect a gaze of the user;
- identify, based on the reference layout, a sound object along a path defined by the gaze of the user;
- and
- enhance audio of the identified sound object.
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