Virtual sound headset and method for simulating spatial sound

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1998-02-20

2000-03-14

Kuntz, Curtis A.

Electrical audio signal processing systems and devices

Electro-acoustic audio transducer

Plural or compound reproducers

345 8, 348 53, H04R 2500

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ABSTRACT:
A virtual sound headset and method are provided for simulating spatial sound. The headset includes left and right headphones interconnected by a headband. Each of the headphones includes a hollow casing forming an interior chamber having an opening effective for receiving one of the listener's ears and a plurality of sound focusing assemblies mounted on the casing, with the assemblies being spaced apart from one another and in acoustic communication with the corresponding interior chamber. Each sound focusing assembly includes an electroacoustic transducer effective for reproducing sound in response to an electric input signal and a mechanical-acoustic means for mounting the electroacoustic transducer on the casing and for focusing the sound emanating from the transducer so as to simulate the directional orientation of the sound as perceived by the listener. The focused or directionalized sound is directed toward the pinna of the corresponding ear to allow spectral modification to occur.

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