Head related transfer function (HRTF) enhancement for improved vertical-polar localization in spatial audio systems

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8428269
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12783589

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A spatial audio system for implementing a head-related transfer function (HRTF). A first stage implements a lateral HRTF that reproduces the median frequency response for a sound source located at a particular lateral distance from a listener, and second stage implements a vertical HRTF that reproduces the spectral changes when the vertical distance of a sound source changes relative to the listener. The system improves the vertical localization accuracy provided by an arbitrary measured HRTF by introducing an enhancement factor into the second processing stage. The enhancement factor increases the spectral differentiation between simulated sound sources located at different positions within the same “cone of confusion.”

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AIR FORCE THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AS REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY OF THEAFMCLO/JAZ BLDG 11 ROOM D18 2240 B STREET WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE OH 45433-7109

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Brungart, Douglas S Rockville, US 14 244
Romigh, Griffin D Pittsburgh, US 5 105

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