SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING SOUNDS IN A THREE-DIMENSIONAL LISTENING ENVIRONMENT
First Claim
1. A method for controlling the apparent localization of sounds in a 3-dimensional listening environment, the method comprising:
- receiving one or more audio channels;
receiving decode data associated with the one or more audio channels;
routing the one or more audio channels to a plurality of processing channels;
selectively processing audio associated with the plurality of processing channels based at least in part on the received decode data; and
outputting processed audio to a plurality of speakers.
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Abstract
Certain embodiments of the invention may include systems, methods, and apparatus for controlling sounds in a three dimensional listening environment. According to an example embodiment of the invention, a method is provided for controlling the apparent localization of sounds in a 3-dimensional listening environment. The method can include receiving one or more audio channels, receiving decode data associated with the one or more audio channels, routing the one or more audio channels to a plurality of processing channels, selectively processing audio associated with the plurality of processing channels based at least in part on the received decode data, and outputting processed audio to a plurality of speakers.
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1. A method for controlling the apparent localization of sounds in a 3-dimensional listening environment, the method comprising:
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receiving one or more audio channels; receiving decode data associated with the one or more audio channels; routing the one or more audio channels to a plurality of processing channels; selectively processing audio associated with the plurality of processing channels based at least in part on the received decode data; and outputting processed audio to a plurality of speakers. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A system for controlling the apparent localization of sounds in a 3-dimensional listening environment, the system comprising:
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a plurality of speakers; at least one input for receiving one or more audio channels; at least one processor in communication with the at least one input, the processor configured to; receive decode data associated with the one or more audio channels; route the one or more audio channels to a plurality of processing channels; selectively process audio associated with the plurality of processing channels based at least in part on the received decode data; and output processed audio; and a plurality of amplifiers in communication with the plurality of processing channels and the plurality of speakers, and configured to amplify the processed audio. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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16. An apparatus for controlling the apparent localization of sounds in a 3-dimensional listening environment, the system comprising:
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at least one input for receiving one or more audio channels; at least one processor in communication with the at least one input, the processor configured to; receive decode data associated with the one or more audio channels; route the one or more audio channels to a plurality of processing channels; selectively process audio associated with the plurality of processing channels based at least in part on the received decode data; and output processed audio.
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