System and method for improved audio perception
First Claim
1. A computer-implemented method for adjusting equalization of audio player individualized for a user, comprising:
- performing a dynamic range calculation to determine the dynamic hearing range of the user for a plurality of predetermined frequencies;
performing a hearing data calculation to determine an upper and a lower level for each of the plurality of predetermined frequencies for each ear of the user individually;
using the output of the hearing data calculations to adjust an equalization of an audio player to obtain a user tailored equalization;
applying the user tailored equalization to an audio signal prior to playing the audio file to the user.
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Abstract
This invention describes methods of Audio Signal Personalized Enhancement for optimal listening to music. A combination of hearing test, audio signal compensation, and signal processing algorithms are implemented jointly in an audio Device. An audio signal is processed and tuned within the entire range of audible frequencies to actively compensate for both the characteristics of the listening device, and the specific hearing characteristics of the listener, resulting in a much improved music listening experience. A randomized self-test algorithm is used to analyze user'"'"'s hearing ability in each ear within a preselected dynamic volume range at multiple frequencies spanning the audible spectrum.
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1. A computer-implemented method for adjusting equalization of audio player individualized for a user, comprising:
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performing a dynamic range calculation to determine the dynamic hearing range of the user for a plurality of predetermined frequencies; performing a hearing data calculation to determine an upper and a lower level for each of the plurality of predetermined frequencies for each ear of the user individually; using the output of the hearing data calculations to adjust an equalization of an audio player to obtain a user tailored equalization; applying the user tailored equalization to an audio signal prior to playing the audio file to the user. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A method for adjusting equalization of audio player individualized for a user, comprising:
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generating a series of a plurality of tones of different frequencies; performing the following operations at least once; sounding the series in one ear of the user and requesting an input from the user indicating whether all of the plurality of the tones were heard; and
,playing the series in second ear of the user and requesting an input from the user indicating whether all of the plurality of the tones were heard; thereafter performing the operations; generating a set of multiple states, each state comprising one tone of the plurality of tones and having an assignment to left or right ear, having an assigned upper level, having an assigned lower level, and having an intermediate-level; sounding each of the states to the user and updating the states according to the user input to generate updated states; and
,using the updates states to adjust the equalization. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21)
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