Patent ID: 8170222
Filing Date: 2012-05-01
Classification: G06F,H04S

Abstract:
1. A method for augmented reality enhanced audio comprising: obtaining audio content by a device from at least one of a source in the device or an external source located remotely from the device in an environment; determining, by the device, a location of the device with respect to the external source; moving the device through the environment to a different location; modifying, by the device, a loudness of the audio content based on a location of the device with respect to the external source, wherein the loudness of the audio content increases as the device approaches the external source; modifying, by the device, a left/right balance of the audio content based on an orientation of the device with respect to the external source, wherein the orientation of the device with respect to the external source includes at least one of an azimuth, an elevation, or a tilt of the device with respect to the external source; and outputting the modified audio content by the device.