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Sound reproducing array processor system
Assignee: Taylor Group of Companies Inc
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Filing: 1996-09-13
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Granted: 1998-09-22
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Expires: 2016-09-13
Abstract
Abstract A method and apparatus for dynamic, adaptive mapping of three-dimensional aural phenomenon to a two-dimensional sound reproducing surface. The surface is comprised of sound pixels that are discrete, addressable output locations. Actual or synthetic recorded audio material is decomposed into discrete sound sources which are then mapped to the sound pixels. This mapping occurs during the production phase by means of computer-aided design (CAD) system. The CAD system guides the sound designer in the implementation of complex acoustical designs by automating the most complex and computationally intensive functions. The mapping function can be extended to integrate real-time human interaction, ultimately creating a participatory, interactive virtual sound environment.
Inventors
- 👤 Stephen Francis Taylor
Bibliographic Details
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Jurisdiction
US
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2026-11-09 18:14
CPC Classifications
G; G10; G10H; G10H1/00; G10H1/0091; A; A63; A63F; A63F13/00; A63F13/50; A63F13/54; G06; G06T; G06T17/00; G10H1/32; G11; G11B; G11B31/00; G11B31/006; H; H04; H04N; H04N5/00; H04N5/44; H04N5/60; H04N5/602; H04R; H04R1/00; H04R1/20; H04R1/32; H04R1/40; H04R1/403; H04S; H04S3/00; H04S3/008; A63F2300/00; A63F2300/60; A63F2300/6063; A63F2300/6081; G10H2210/00; G10H2210/155; G10H2210/265; G10H2210/295; G10H2240/00; G10H2240/171; G10H2240/281; G10H2240/311; G10H2250/00; G10H2250/471; G10H2250/511; G10H2250/531; G11B20/00; G11B20/00992; H04N5/64; H04N5/642; H04R2430/00; H04R2430/20; H04R3/00; H04R3/12; H04S7/00; H04S7/40
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
158 words
A sound reproducing system, comprising: (a) a deformable two-dimensional sound reproducing surface comprised of a plurality of sound pixels, wherein the sound pixels comprise addressable transducers for generating acoustical energy, the sound pixels being arranged in a matrix having vertical and horizontal axes so as to support propagation and movement of the acoustical energy along the vertical and horizontal axes of the matrix; (b) a storage device for storing a plurality of data streams, wherein each data stream comprises one or more elements of an acoustical energy source; and (c) processing means, coupled to the surface and the storage device, for retrieving at least one data stream from the storage device and for transmitting each of the data streams to a specific sound pixel, wherein the sound pixels are synchronized and interlinked by the data streams to reproduce a time line for the acoustical energy source radiating and moving through the vertical and horizontal axes of the matrix.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
158 words
A sound reproducing system, comprising: (a) a deformable two-dimensional sound reproducing surface comprised of a plurality of sound pixels, wherein the sound pixels comprise addressable transducers for generating acoustical energy, the sound pixels being arranged in a matrix having vertical and horizontal axes so as to support propagation and movement of the acoustical energy along the vertical and horizontal axes of the matrix; (b) a storage device for storing a plurality of data streams, wherein each data stream comprises one or more elements of an acoustical energy source; and (c) processing means, coupled to the surface and the storage device, for retrieving at least one data stream from the storage device and for transmitting each of the data streams to a specific sound pixel, wherein the sound pixels are synchronized and interlinked by the data streams to reproduce a time line for the acoustical energy source radiating and moving through the vertical and horizontal axes of the matrix.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
The invention as set forth in claim 1, wherein the surface is defined by the acoustical energy generated by the sound pixels.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
The invention as set forth in claim 1, wherein the surface is defined by outer edges of the transducers.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
The invention as set forth in claim 1 above, wherein the surface is deformable into three dimensions.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
The invention as set forth in claim 4 above, wherein the surface supports propagation and movement of the sound in three dimensions.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
The invention as set forth in claim 1 above, further comprising means for accepting input from sensors.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
25 words
The invention as set forth in claim 6 above, further comprising means for modifying the data streams in response to the input from the sensors.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
25 words
The invention as set forth in claim 1 above, further comprising means for accepting audio input and for modifying the data streams in response thereto.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
24 words
The invention as set forth in claim 1 above, further comprising a plurality of satellite sound pixels coupled to one of the sound pixels.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
35 words
The invention as set forth in claim 9 above, wherein each satellite sound pixel further comprises means for receiving and processing the data streams for the coupled sound pixel to alter sound generating characteristics therein.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
25 words
The invention as set forth in claim 10 above, wherein the altered sound generating characteristics are selected from a group comprising gain, delay, and frequency.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
21 words
The invention as set forth in claim 1 above, further comprising means for interconnecting multiple sound reproducing surfaces to each other.
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