Directional sound modification

Abstract

Various embodiments set forth techniques for directional sound modification. In one aspect, a system includes a plurality of audio sensors configured to acquire sound from an environment and at leastone processor coupled to the plurality of audio sensors. The at least one processor is configured to determine a direction within the environment, generate an audio signal based on sound acquired fromthe direction within the environment, and transmit the audio signal to at least one audio output device to generate audio output. The audio output combines with sound from the direction within the environment to produce a modified sound.

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[0001] Cross References to Related Applications [0002] This application is a continuation-in-part of co-pending U.S. Patent Application entitled "DI RECTI ONAL SOUNDMODI FI CATI ON" and having serial number 15 / 464,172, filed March 20, 2017, said co-pending The decision U.S. Patent Application is a continuation of U.S. Patent Application No. 14 / 563,458, now U.S. Patent No. 9,622,013, filed December 8, 2014, entitled "DI RECTIONAL SOUND MODI FI CATI ON" Application. The subject matter of these related applications is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety. technical field [0003] Embodiments disclosed herein relate to sound modification, and in particular, to generating an audio signal to produce a desired sound modification for one or more selected directions within an environment. Background technique [0004] People often wear noise-canceling or noise-canceling headphones in busy or noisy environments in order to work without distractions. Common types of he...

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To be able to hear these sounds of interest, the user will have to remove the headset entirely or disable active noise attenuation, which may expose the user to unwanted noise and reduce the overall enjoyment of the headset

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