Abstract: Systems and methods for rendering spatial audio in accordance with embodiments of the invention are illustrated. One embodiment includes a spatial audio system, including a primary network connected speaker, including a plurality of sets of drivers, where each set of drivers is oriented in a different direction, a processor system, memory containing an audio player application, wherein the audio player application configures the processor system to obtain an audio source stream from an audio source via the network interface, spatially encode the audio source, decode the spatially encoded audio source to obtain driver inputs for the individual drivers in the plurality of sets of drivers, where the driver inputs cause the drivers to generate directional audio.

Abstract: Systems and methods spatial audio rendering using spatialization shaders in accordance with embodiments of the invention are illustrated. One embodiment includes a spatial audio system, including a plurality of loudspeakers, where each loudspeaker includes at least one driver, a processor, and a memory containing a spatial audio rendering application, where the spatial audio rendering application directs the processor to obtain a plurality of audio stems, obtain a position and a rotation of each loudspeaker in the plurality of loudspeakers, obtain a relative location for each audio stem to be rendered, calculate a plurality of tuning parameters for each loudspeaker in the plurality of loudspeakers, provide the plurality of tuning parameters, the position and rotation of each loudspeaker to a spatialization shader, generate a driver feed for each driver in the plurality of loudspeakers using the spatialization shader, and render each audio stem at their respective location using the loudspeakers.

Abstract: Systems and methods for clock synchronization in accordance with embodiments of the invention are illustrated. One embodiment includes a clock synchronization system includes a reference device including a clock circuitry, and a transmitter configured to transmit a synchronization signal based on a clock signal using the clock circuitry, and a receiving device including a processor configured to operate by a general-purpose operating system (GPOS), a coprocessor configured to operate by a real-time operating system (RTOS), a memory utilized by the processor, where the coprocessor has direct memory access to the memory, and a receiver configured to receive the signal, where the RTOS directs the coprocessor to trigger an interrupt upon reception of the signal, sample a GPOS clock time stored in the memory in response to the interrupt, generate a clock time based on the signal and the sampled GPOS clock time, and provide the GPOS with the clock time.

Abstract: Systems and methods for loudspeaker layout mapping in accordance with embodiments of the invention are illustrated. In many embodiments, loudspeakers are able to generate tones which are used by other loudspeakers to generate impulse responses. The impulse responses and the angles at which the tones were received can be used to determine the relative locations and orientations of the loudspeakers. In various embodiments, obstacles which obstruct the path of the tone can be identified and accounted for.

Abstract: Systems and methods for rendering spatial audio in accordance with embodiments of the invention are illustrated. One embodiment includes a spatial audio system, including a primary network connected speaker, including a plurality of sets of drivers, where each set of drivers is oriented in a different direction, a processor system, memory containing an audio player application, wherein the audio player application configures the processor system to obtain an audio source stream from an audio source via the network interface, spatially encode the audio source, decode the spatially encoded audio source to obtain driver inputs for the individual drivers in the plurality of sets of drivers, where the driver inputs cause the drivers to generate directional audio.

Abstract: Systems and methods for audio in accordance with embodiments of the invention are illustrated. One embodiment includes a method for upmixing audio, including receiving an audio track which includes an input plurality of channels, each channel having an encoded audio signal, decoding the audio signal, calculating a first frequency spectrum for a low frequency component of the signal using a first window, calculating a second frequency spectrum for a high frequency component of the signal using a second window, determining at least one direct signal by estimating panning coefficients, estimating at least one ambient signal based on the at least one direct signal, and generating an output plurality of channels based on the at least one direct signal and the at least one ambient signal.

Abstract: Systems and methods for fabricating loudspeaker diaphragms with embedded visual elements in accordance with embodiments of the invention are illustrated. One embodiment includes a loudspeaker diaphragm including a first transparent layer, a plurality of opaque layers, one or more inserts, where the one or more inserts are embedded in gaps in the plurality of opaque layers such that the one or more inserts are visible through the first transparent layer, and a second transparent layer, where the plurality of opaque layers is bonded between the first and second transparent layers.

Abstract: Systems and methods for clock synchronization in accordance with embodiments of the invention are illustrated. One embodiment includes a clock synchronization system includes a reference device including a clock circuitry, and a transmitter configured to transmit a synchronization signal based on a clock signal using the clock circuitry, and a receiving device including a processor configured to operate by a general-purpose operating system (GPOS), a coprocessor configured to operate by a real-time operating system (RTOS), a memory utilized by the processor, where the coprocessor has direct memory access to the memory, and a receiver configured to receive the signal, where the RTOS directs the coprocessor to trigger an interrupt upon reception of the signal, sample a GPOS clock time stored in the memory in response to the interrupt, generate a clock time based on the signal and the sampled GPOS clock time, and provide the GPOS with the clock time.

Abstract: Devices and methods for audio signal transmission from HDMI to USB-C in accordance with embodiments of the invention are illustrated. One embodiment includes a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) to Universal Serial Bus Type C (USB-C) audio transmission cable, including, an HDMI connector, a USB-C connector, and a processing component, where the processing component is communicatively coupled to the HDMI connector and the USB-C connector, the processing component including a pattern generator, and an HDMI to USB-C signal converter, where the processing component is configured to: transmit a video pattern generated by the pattern generator via the HDMI connector, receive an HDMI audio signal via the HDMI connector over an Audio Return Channel (ARC) in response to the transmission of the video pattern, convert the HDMI audio signal into a USB-C audio signal using the HDMI to USB-C signal converter, and transmit the USB-C audio signal using the USB-C connector.

Abstract: Systems and methods for rendering spatial audio in accordance with embodiments of the invention are illustrated. One embodiment includes a spatial audio system, including a primary network connected speaker, including a plurality of sets of drivers, where each set of drivers is oriented in a different direction, a processor system, memory containing an audio player application, wherein the audio player application configures the processor system to obtain an audio source stream from an audio source via the network interface, spatially encode the audio source, decode the spatially encoded audio source to obtain driver inputs for the individual drivers in the plurality of sets of drivers, where the driver inputs cause the drivers to generate directional audio.

Abstract: Systems and methods for rendering spatial audio in accordance with embodiments of the invention are illustrated. One embodiment includes a spatial audio system, including a primary network connected speaker, including a plurality of sets of drivers, where each set of drivers is oriented in a different direction, a processor system, memory containing an audio player application, wherein the audio player application configures the processor system to obtain an audio source stream from an audio source via the network interface, spatially encode the audio source, decode the spatially encoded audio source to obtain driver inputs for the individual drivers in the plurality of sets of drivers, where the driver inputs cause the drivers to generate directional audio.

Abstract: Systems and methods for rendering spatial audio in accordance with embodiments of the invention are illustrated. One embodiment includes a spatial audio system, including a primary network connected speaker, including a plurality of sets of drivers, where each set of drivers is oriented in a different direction, a processor system, memory containing an audio player application, wherein the audio player application configures the processor system to obtain an audio source stream from an audio source via the network interface, spatially encode the audio source, decode the spatially encoded audio source to obtain driver inputs for the individual drivers in the plurality of sets of drivers, where the driver inputs cause the drivers to generate directional audio.

Abstract: Systems and methods for rendering spatial audio in accordance with embodiments of the invention are illustrated. One embodiment includes a spatial audio system, including a primary network connected speaker, including a plurality of sets of drivers, where each set of drivers is oriented in a different direction, a processor system, memory containing an audio player application, wherein the audio player application configures the processor system to obtain an audio source stream from an audio source via the network interface, spatially encode the audio source, decode the spatially encoded audio source to obtain driver inputs for the individual drivers in the plurality of sets of drivers, where the driver inputs cause the drivers to generate directional audio.

Abstract: Systems and methods for rendering spatial audio in accordance with embodiments of the invention are illustrated. One embodiment includes a spatial audio system, including a primary network connected speaker, including a plurality of sets of drivers, where each set of drivers is oriented in a different direction, a processor system, memory containing an audio player application, wherein the audio player application configures the processor system to obtain an audio source stream from an audio source via the network interface, spatially encode the audio source, decode the spatially encoded audio source to obtain driver inputs for the individual drivers in the plurality of sets of drivers, where the driver inputs cause the drivers to generate directional audio.