Abstract: A direction of a sound source located in the surrounding of a detector of a panoramic video is established. A preset view of the panoramic video is determined based on the established direction. Playback of the panoramic video is based on the determined preset view.

Abstract: A direction corresponding to at least one of a predefined event located in the surrounding of a detector of a panoramic video and a reference direction of the detector is established. A preset view of the panoramic video is determined based on the established direction. Playback of the panoramic video is based on the determined preset view.

Abstract: A direction of a sound source located in the surrounding of a detector of a panoramic video is established. A preset view of the panoramic video is determined based on the established direction. Playback of the panoramic video is based on the determined preset view.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for determining an acoustic property of an environment. According to the method a sound signal and at least two reflection signals of the sound signal (are received, and for each of the reflection signals a time difference between a time of reception of the sound signal and a time of reception of the respective reflection signal is determined. Furthermore, for each of the reflection signals, an angle between a reception direction in which the sound signal was received and a reception direction in which the respective reflection signal was received is determined. Based on the determined time differences, the angles and predetermined constraints defining arrangement constraints of the sound reflecting surfaces an arrangement of the sound-reflecting surfaces is determined.

Abstract: A method includes detecting, via a first microphone coupled to a user's left ear, a sound, detecting, via a second microphone coupled to the user's right ear, the sound, determining a time difference between detection of the sound at the first microphone and detection of the sound at the second microphone, and estimating a user's head size based on the time difference. The method also includes identifying a head-related transfer function (HRTF) associated with the user's head size or modifying, a HRTF based on the user's head size. The method further includes applying the identified HRTF or modified HRTF to audio signals to produce output signals and forwarding the output signals to first and second speakers coupled to the user's left and right ears.

Abstract: A method and system are provided for monitoring an object. The method comprises: utilizing a first sensor system comprising at least one sensor disposed in a monitored space to store first data on the monitored space, utilizing a second sensor system to store second data on an object of interest to be monitored; analyzing first data produced by the first sensor system with a signal processing equipment by searching from the stored first data at least one object to be monitored and by comparing parameters describing characteristics of the at least one detected object with stored reference parameters corresponding to reference characteristics and list of interested objects based on the information received from the second sensor system; and generating, on the basis of an event detected in the analysis, information relating to the state of the object.

Abstract: A method and system for providing personalized application recommendations to users of electronic devices. Contextual information is used to build a personalized user knowledge base. The information stored in the personalized user knowledge base may be used to locate applications that may be of interest to the user.

Abstract: A method includes determining a user's head size, forwarding information associated with the user's head size to a processing device. The method also includes identifying, by the processing device, a head-related transfer function (HRTF) associated with the user's head size or modifying, by the processing device, a HRTF based on the user's head size. The method further includes applying the identified HRTF or modified HRTF to audio signals to produce output signals, and forwarding the output signals to first and second speakers.

Abstract: A method includes detecting, via a first microphone coupled to a user's left ear, a sound, detecting, via a second microphone coupled to the user's right ear, the sound, determining a time difference between detection of the sound at the first microphone and detection of the sound at the second microphone, and estimating a user's head size based on the time difference. The method also includes identifying a head-related transfer function (HRTF) associated with the user's head size or modifying, a HRTF based on the user's head size. The method further includes applying the identified HRTF or modified HRTF to audio signals to produce output signals and forwarding the output signals to first and second speakers coupled to the user's left and right ears.

Abstract: A device may include capturing images of one or more body parts of a user via a camera, determining a three-dimensional model of the one or more body parts based on the captured images, obtaining a head-related transfer function that is generated based on the three-dimensional model, and storing the head-related transfer function in a memory.

Abstract: A wireless communication device is configured to communicate signals with a headset worn by a user. The headset includes a sensor that measures the orientation of a user's head to determine which direction the user is looking. The sensor sends that information to the user's device. The device uses the orientation information and a determined geographical position of the user to predict a destination location for the user.

Abstract: A user controls a function of a mobile terminal with the aid of a motion sensor integrated in a headset. A motion sensor in the headset detects movement of the user's head and transmits head movement signals to the mobile. The mobile terminal uses the head movement signals received from the headset to control a function of the mobile terminal. For example, the mobile terminal may lock or unlock the mobile terminal based on the user's head movement. The mobile terminal may also accept, decline, initiate, or terminate a call based on the user's head movement. Head movement may also be used to navigate desktop icons and menus to perform tasks such as starting programs and selecting music for play back.

Abstract: A system and method for tagging audiovisual content based on biometric data of a user of an electronic device. One or more sensors are included in a headset worn by a user during reproduction of audiovisual content. The sensors output biometric data based on physical movement of a user in response to the audiovisual content. A biometric measuring function monitors, measures, records and/or forwards the biometric data. A tagging function analyzes the biometric data and tags the audiovisual content upon making a determination that at least a portion of the biometric data is representative of a user reaction to the audiovisual content. The AV content may be categorized in accordance with the tag.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for determining an acoustic property of an environment. According to the method a sound signal and at least two reflection signals of the sound signal (are received, and for each of the reflection signals a time difference between a time of reception of the sound signal and a time of reception of the respective reflection signal is determined. Furthermore, for each of the reflection signals, an angle between a reception direction in which the sound signal was received and a reception direction in which the respective reflection signal was received is determined. Based on the determined time differences, the angles and predetermined constraints defining arrangement constraints of the sound reflecting surfaces an arrangement of the sound-reflecting surfaces is determined.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for presenting the sense of an image is disclosed. First, a digital image is acquired and then various sensing tags are assigned to various sections of the digital image. The digital image is displayed on a screen. It is determined when and where a user touches the screen which corresponds to a section of the digital image. If a sensing tag has been assigned to the touched section of the digital image, the tagged sense is provided to the user.

Abstract: A hands-free unit comprises a noise tolerant audio sensor to generate a first audio signal based on detection of audible sounds and an external audio sensor to generate a second audio signal based on detection of the audible sounds. A tunable distortion reduction filter adds high frequency information to the first audio signal and reduces distortion. A control unit detects noise levels based on comparison of first and second audio signals; and selects one of the first and second audio signals based on the detected noise level.

Abstract: An electronic device and method of location tracking adapted to enhance a user's ability in recalling or returning to a former location. The electronic device may record audio, such as the user's speech and/or speech from others. The location at which the speech is recorded is determined and stored. The speech may be converted to text, which is associated with the determined location. The converted text may be indexed for searching. A user may perform a text-based search for words that the user may recall speaking and/or hearing at the location. Returned search results may remind the user of the location and provide directions for returning to the location.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a wearable electronic device, a viewing system comprising the wearable electronic device, a display device and methods for operating a wearable electronic device and a viewing system, respectively, wherein the wearable electronic device comprises a pair of glasses which can be controlled to change their optical state in a way to allow other and more flexible use of the equipment. The wearable electronic device for watching images comprises a left glass and a right glass which are adapted to change between a dark state and a transparent state of the glass and a controller operable to control the state of the glasses synchronous with a display of a plurality of images per second by a display device so that said left glass and said right glass are both in a dark state at the same time for a specific displayed image.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a mobile communication device and a method for operating a mobile communication device to activate or deactivate a function of the mobile communication device automatically. The mobile communication device comprises a user interface operable to receive an input of a user; an acceleration sensing section operable to sense an acceleration motion of said mobile communication device; and a controller adapted to obtain samples of a signal associated with said acceleration motion of said mobile communication device sensed by said acceleration sensing section, which samples constitute a time dependent acceleration pattern, wherein said controller is further adapted to activate or deactivate at least one function of said mobile communication device based on said time dependent acceleration pattern.

Abstract: A method for selecting audio data to be played back in an audio reproduction device, and an audio reproduction device are described.