Audio Decoder Scene Orientation Rendering

The patent merges audio encoding with video scene orientation information by having the audio encoder receive and process scene orientation data from the video encoder. This allows the audio signal to be encoded with directional information that corresponds to the video scene, resolving the contradiction by combining previously separate encoding processes while maintaining manageable complexity through standardized data exchange protocols.

The patent introduces scene orientation information as an intermediary element that mediates between video and audio encoding. The video encoder generates scene orientation information that is then transmitted to the audio encoder, serving as a bridge that enables accurate sound source direction without requiring direct complex interaction between the audio and video encoding processes.

The patent segments the encoding system into distinct functional modules: a video encoder that generates scene orientation information, a separate audio encoder that receives and processes this information, and a decoder that reconstructs the audio signal. This segmentation allows each component to handle specific tasks independently, improving sound source direction accuracy while managing overall system complexity through modular design.

The patent creates a multi-functional encoding framework where the audio encoder serves both traditional audio compression functions and the additional function of integrating scene orientation information. This universal approach allows the same encoding infrastructure to handle both audio signal processing and spatial orientation data, reducing the need for separate dedicated systems and thereby controlling complexity while improving directional accuracy.