Network based media enhancement function based on an identifier
First Claim
1. A system for improving perceived audio quality in a communications network comprising a provisioning server for routing audio from and to a user, the system comprising:
- a signal processor;
a communication device connected to said communication network, wherein the communication device is associated with a user;
an identifier received by said signal processor, wherein the identifier is associated with the user, wherein the identifier comprises at least one of a user name and a personal identification number (PIN), and wherein the identifier allows for improving perceived audio quality for the user on a plurality of devices;
a transmitter for transmitting audio signals to said communication device, wherein the audio signals are transmitted as part of a hearing test;
a receiver for receiving responses to said audio signal from said communication device;
a comparator in said signal processor for determining the error between the audio signal transmitted from said signal processor to said communication device and the response audio signal; and
a logic control generator for;
identifying at least one personalized parameter to be applied to subsequent audio signals transferred to said communication device, wherein the at least one personalized parameter is personalized for the user;
determining a type of the subsequent audio signals; and
based upon the type of the subsequent audio signals, modifying the subsequent audio signals signal provided to said media device using said personalized parameter.
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Abstract
A network based processing element for processing audio information improves the understanding of speech or music for intended listeners based on an identifier. The processing involves performing a media enhancement function, where a parameter affecting the utilization or performance aspects of the media enhancement function are dependent upon the identifier. A “media enhancement server” (MES) is included, whereby the audio of a telephone call, video call, multimedia program or other stream to be heard by a specific listener is processed using a personalized audio enhancement parameter to enhance the audio signal such that the listener will enjoy a benefit, such as better comprehension of the information, reduced listening effort, and more listening comfort during the call. The personalized parameters are stored and retrieved based upon the identifier, and used within the MES. The audio portion of the call or stream could be speech, music, or a combination.
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20 Claims
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1. A system for improving perceived audio quality in a communications network comprising a provisioning server for routing audio from and to a user, the system comprising:
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a signal processor; a communication device connected to said communication network, wherein the communication device is associated with a user; an identifier received by said signal processor, wherein the identifier is associated with the user, wherein the identifier comprises at least one of a user name and a personal identification number (PIN), and wherein the identifier allows for improving perceived audio quality for the user on a plurality of devices; a transmitter for transmitting audio signals to said communication device, wherein the audio signals are transmitted as part of a hearing test; a receiver for receiving responses to said audio signal from said communication device; a comparator in said signal processor for determining the error between the audio signal transmitted from said signal processor to said communication device and the response audio signal; and a logic control generator for; identifying at least one personalized parameter to be applied to subsequent audio signals transferred to said communication device, wherein the at least one personalized parameter is personalized for the user; determining a type of the subsequent audio signals; and based upon the type of the subsequent audio signals, modifying the subsequent audio signals signal provided to said media device using said personalized parameter. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. In a media communication network, a method for improving the quality of media content, the method comprising:
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identifying a user with an identifier, wherein the identifier comprises at least one of a user name and a personal identification number (PIN), and wherein the identifier allows for improving perceived audio quality for the user on a plurality of devices; transmitting a media signal to the user of said media device, wherein the media signal is transmitted as part of a hearing test; receiving a response signal from said user; comparing said transmitted media signal and said response signal to determine an error between said transmitted media signal and said response signal; determining at least one personalized parameter, wherein the at least one personalized parameter is personalized for the user based on the error; determining a type of a subsequent media signal; and based upon the type of the subsequent media signal, modifying the subsequent media signal provided to said media device using said personalized parameter. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A mass-storage device encoding computer executable instructions that, when executed by at least one processor, perform a method for improving the quality of media content, the method comprising:
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identifying a user with an identifier, wherein the identifier comprises at least one of a user name, a personal identification number (PIN), and voice recognition, and wherein the identifier allows for improving perceived audio quality for the user on a plurality of devices; transmitting a media signal to the user of said media device, wherein the media signal is transmitted as part of a hearing test; receiving a response signal from said user; comparing said transmitted media signal and said response signal to determine an error between said transmitted media signal and said response signal; determining at least one personalized parameter, wherein the at least one personalized parameter is personalized for the user based on the error; determining a type of a subsequent media signal; and based upon the type of the subsequent media signal, modifying the subsequent media signal provided to said media device using said personalized parameter. - View Dependent Claims (20)
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