Enhancing perceptions of the sensory content of audio and audio-visual media
First Claim
1. A method for creating a composition of at least two of an infrasonic and ultrasonic frequency, said method comprising:
- selecting a root frequency;
calculating a first component frequency from said root frequency, said first component frequency having a frequency residing within a group consisting of an ultrasonic frequency and an infrasonic frequency;
calculating a second component frequency from said first component frequency, said second component frequency having a frequency residing within a group consisting of an ultrasonic frequency and an infrasonic frequency;
generating a first composition by encoding said first component frequency and said second component frequency into a format configured for storing said first composition in a first storage location.
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Abstract
The invention generally pertains to enhancing a sensory perception of media. More particularly, the invention pertains to creating a composition having at least one frequency in the ultrasonic or infrasonic range. By way of example, the composition is inaudible in its preferred embodiment, but audible components are contemplated. One aspect of the invention relates to selecting a root frequency and then, via a mathematical operation or algorithm, calculating a single component frequency or a plurality of frequencies that lie in the infrasonic or ultrasonic range. Typically, infrasonic and ultrasonic frequencies lie outside the range of hearing for the average human being. The ultrasonic or infrasonic component frequency is not heard, yet its presence and its tonal characteristics may enhance a perception of the sensory content of a media conveyed through a media device. Another aspect of the invention relates to encoding media with a composition having one or more calculated component frequencies such that, at least one of the component frequencies is less than 20 Hz or greater than 20 kHz.
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51 Claims
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1. A method for creating a composition of at least two of an infrasonic and ultrasonic frequency, said method comprising:
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selecting a root frequency;
calculating a first component frequency from said root frequency, said first component frequency having a frequency residing within a group consisting of an ultrasonic frequency and an infrasonic frequency;
calculating a second component frequency from said first component frequency, said second component frequency having a frequency residing within a group consisting of an ultrasonic frequency and an infrasonic frequency;
generating a first composition by encoding said first component frequency and said second component frequency into a format configured for storing said first composition in a first storage location. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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21. A method of enhancing a sensory perception of media content, comprising:
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receiving a first media file having audible content and storing said first media file in a first storage location;
generating a first composition by, selecting a root frequency, calculating a first component frequency from said root frequency, said first component frequency having a frequency residing within a group consisting of an ultrasonic frequency and an infrasonic frequency, calculating a second component frequency from said first component frequency, said second component frequency having a frequency residing within a group consisting of an ultrasonic frequency and an infrasonic frequency, encoding said first component frequency and said second component frequency into a format configured for storing said first composition in a first storage location, storing said first composition in a second storage location;
creating a combined media file configured for retrieval and playback of said first composition and said first audio file by, retrieving said first media file from said first storage location, retrieving said first composition from said second storage location, combining said first composition with said first media file and encoding said first composition into a format configured for storing said combined media file; and
storing said combined audio file. - View Dependent Claims (22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32)
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33. An apparatus for enhancing a sensory perception of media content, comprising:
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means for receiving a first media file having audible content and storing said first media file in a first storage location;
means for generating a first composition by, selecting a root frequency, calculating a first component frequency from said root frequency, said first component frequency having a frequency residing within a group consisting of an ultrasonic frequency and an infrasonic frequency, calculating a second component frequency from said first component frequency, said second component frequency having a frequency residing within a group consisting of an ultrasonic frequency and an infrasonic frequency, encoding said first component frequency and said second component frequency into a format configured for storing said first composition in a first storage location, means for receiving said first composition and storing said first composition in a second storage location;
means for creating a combined media file configured for retrieval and playback of said first composition and said first audio file by, retrieving said first media file from said first storage location, retrieving said first composition from said second storage location, combining said first composition with said first media file and encoding said first composition into a format configured for storing said combined media file; and
means for receiving said combined media file and storing said combined audio file. - View Dependent Claims (34, 35, 36, 37)
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38. A method of enhancing a sensory perception of audio content, comprising:
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providing a user with a plurality of compositions, each composition having at least two component frequencies, said component frequencies having a frequency residing within a group consisting of an ultrasonic frequency and an infrasonic frequency;
receiving a first media file from the user and storing it in a first storage location, said media file containing an amount of audible content;
receiving a request for a first composition from the user, said first composition being selected from said plurality of compositions;
generating said first composition with a tone generating device by, selecting a root frequency, calculating a first component frequency from said root frequency, said first component frequency having a frequency residing within a group consisting of an ultrasonic frequency and an infrasonic frequency, calculating a second component frequency from said first component frequency, said second component frequency having a frequency residing within a group consisting of an ultrasonic frequency and an infrasonic frequency, encoding said first component frequency and said second component frequency into a format configured for storing said first composition in a first storage location, storing said first composition in a second storage location; and
playing at least a portion of said first composition and said first audio file. - View Dependent Claims (39, 40)
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41. An apparatus for enhancing a sensory perception of audio content, comprising:
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an input capable of receiving an audio signal;
a machine readable storage medium for storing a plurality of compositions, each composition having at least two component frequencies, said component frequencies having a frequency residing within a group consisting of an ultrasonic frequency and an infrasonic frequency, the compositions being selectable by a user;
a processing device capable of generating frequency tones of a selected composition;
a transmitting unit configured to send a list of the plurality of compositions to said user;
a receiving unit configured to receive a request for a composition from said user; and
an output device capable of transmitting at least a portion of said selected composition and said audio signal. - View Dependent Claims (42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48)
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49. A machine readable storage medium comprising:
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a media file having an amount of audible content;
a composition of at least two of an infrasonic and ultrasonic frequency, said composition having at least two component frequencies, said component frequencies having a frequency residing within a group consisting of an ultrasonic frequency and an infrasonic frequency, said composition combined with said media file such that playing said media file results in a playback of at least a portion of said composition and said media file. - View Dependent Claims (50, 51)
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Specification