Earpiece 3D Sound Localization Using Mixed Sensor Array for Virtual Reality System and Method
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1. A method for communicating with a virtual reality headset, comprising:
- linking wireless earpieces with the virtual reality headset;
synchronizing playback of audio content with visual content displayed by the virtual reality headset; and
playing the audio content in response to receiving the audio content from the virtual reality headset.
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Abstract
A system and method for communicating with a virtual reality headset. The wireless earpieces are linked with the virtual reality headset. Playback of audio content is synchronized with visual content displayed by the virtual reality headset. The audio content is played in response to receiving the audio content from the virtual reality headset.
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16 Claims
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1. A method for communicating with a virtual reality headset, comprising:
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linking wireless earpieces with the virtual reality headset; synchronizing playback of audio content with visual content displayed by the virtual reality headset; and playing the audio content in response to receiving the audio content from the virtual reality headset. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A set of wireless earpieces, comprising:
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a left earpiece and a right ear piece, each of the left earpiece and the right earpiece comprising an ear piece housing, a processor disposed within the earpiece housing for executing a set of instructions; and a memory for storing the set of instructions, wherein the set of instructions are executed to; link the wireless earpieces with the virtual reality headset; link the left earpiece and the right earpiece; synchronize playback of audio content with visual con tent displayed by the virtual reality headset; and play the audio content in response to receiving the audio content from the virtual reality headset.
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11. The wireless earpieces of claim 11, wherein the set of instructions are further executed to:
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perform sensor measurements from sensors of the wireless earpieces; and communicate the sensor measurements from the wireless earpieces to the virtual reality headset. - View Dependent Claims (10)
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13. A virtual reality system, comprising:
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a virtual reality headset for displaying a virtual reality environment to a user; wireless earpieces playing audio content associated with the virtual reality environment to the user, wherein the wireless earpieces are coupled to the virtual reality headset by connectors through magnetic induction. - View Dependent Claims (12)
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- 16. The virtual reality system of claim 16, wherein the wireless earpieces perform biometric analysis of the user utilizing one or more biometric sensors of the wireless earpieces, wherein the playing is performed in response to the biometric analysis.
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