- Rockin’ Patent: US Patent No. 9,841,942
- Filed: 22 February 2016
- In the name of: Powerchord Group Limited
- Title: Method Of Augmenting An Audio Content
- What’s claimed: ”A method of augmenting an ambiently experienced audio content, the method comprising: recording an acoustic audio signal from the ambiently experienced audio content using a microphone; receiving a wireless signal comprising a first audio signal and a second audio signal, the wireless signal received using a first wireless communication system, wherein the first audio signal comprises sound that is also audible within the ambiently experienced audio content and the second audio signal comprises sound that is inaudible within the ambiently experienced audio content; comparing the first audio signal with the acoustic audio signal to determine a delay between the acoustic audio signal and the first audio signal; delaying the second audio signal by the determined delay; and reproducing the delayed second audio signal at an audible volume, such that it is substantially synchronized with the ambiently experienced audio content.”
- Why this patent rocks: This patent appears to relate to the ‘Peex rX’ devices, which allow concertgoers to create their own five-channel audio mix of live shows. The patent suggests that the device allows an audience to, say, focus on vocals or drums. The patent describes automatically synchronising audio sources and suggests that the device receives clear sound from the stage and allows anyone, even if they are the back of the crowd, to experience optimal sound. This technology made its debut in Elton John’s farewell tour (see here for more information).
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