From: kwang@zeus.calpoly.edu () Subject: 3-D Sound imaging systems Date: Fri, 15 Nov 1991 07:48:00 GMT Message-ID: <1991Nov15.074800.248272@zeus.calpoly.edu> Organization: The Outland Riders I might be getting ahead of the game here, but I was wondering if anyone has done or knows of any work that's been done with 3-D sound imaging systems. Basically, you will have a fixed set of inputs and various head-positioning sensors will calculate what sounds will goto which ear or which speaker on the side of the head. I can see a headset or helmet with 3 or 4 speakers per side to give true 3-d sound imaging capability. I know the military was doing some testing of such systems awhile back, but never found out if anything had ever become of it. Such a headset might be used in union with VR visual systems to give a more complete idea of the world surrounding them. One application might be drivers plugged into their cars, so they can hear other cars around them, while possibly adding in some noise-cancellation. Another interesting possibility is to allow "zoom-in" capability, i.e. parabolic mic type pickup. Kill background noise and listen in on someone's conversation. Pilots might also use such a 3-D sound imaging system to receive input on where the enemy is behind him. Any ideas? Thoughts? related projects, work, or research? - Kevin Wang ----------------------------------------------------------------------- kwang@polyslo.csc.calpoly.edu, or kwang@hermes.calpoly.edu "Reach out and grab someone." -----------------------------------------------------------------------