Patents by Inventor Kari Juhani Jarvinen
Kari Juhani Jarvinen has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 10200788Abstract: An apparatus comprising: an input configured to receive at least one audio signal from a further apparatus; an input configured to receive at least one audio signal associated with the apparatus; an orientation/location determiner configured to determine a relative orientation/location difference between the apparatus and the further apparatus; an audio processor configured to process the at least one audio signal from the further apparatus based on the relative orientation/location difference between the apparatus and the further apparatus; and a combiner configured to combine the at least one audio signal from the further apparatus having been processed and the at least one audio signal associated with the apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2018Date of Patent: February 5, 2019Assignee: Nokia Technologies OyInventors: Jussi Kalevi Virolainen, Kari Juhani Jarvinen, Marko Tapani Yliaho, Antti Heikki Tapio Sassi
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Patent number: 10148903Abstract: An apparatus comprising: at least one determiner configured to determine at least one characteristic associated with a flexible part of a further apparatus; a signal processor configured to process at least one signal dependent on the at least one characteristic associated with the flexible part of the further apparatus, wherein the signal is at least one of an audio and a video signal; and an user interface generator configured to generate at least one user interface indication dependent on the characteristic associated with a flexible part of the further apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2012Date of Patent: December 4, 2018Assignee: Nokia Technologies OyInventors: Juha Henrik Arrasvuori, Kari Juhani Jarvinen, Roope Olavi Jarvinen, Miikka Tapani Vilermo
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Publication number: 20180338106Abstract: An apparatus comprising: at least one determiner configured to determine at least one characteristic associated with a flexible part of a further apparatus; a signal processor configured to process at least one signal dependent on the at least one characteristic associated with the flexible part of the further apparatus, wherein the signal is at least one of an audio and a video signal; and an user interface generator configured to generate at least one user interface indication dependent on the characteristic associated with a flexible part of the further apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2018Publication date: November 22, 2018Inventors: Juha Henrik Arrasvuori, Kari Juhani Jarvinen, Roope Olavi Jarvinen, Miikka Tapani Vilermo
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Patent number: 10097943Abstract: An apparatus comprising: an input configured to receive from at least one co-operating apparatus at least one audio signal; an audio signal analyzer configured to analyze the at least one audio signal to determine at least one audio component position relative to the at least one co-operating apparatus recording position; and a processor configured to determine an position value based on the at least one cooperating recording position and the apparatus position, and further configured to apply the position value to the at least one audio component position, such that the at least one audio component position is substantially aligned with the apparatus position.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 2017Date of Patent: October 9, 2018Assignee: Nokia Technologies OyInventors: Miikka Tapani Vilermo, Juha Henrik Arrasvuori, Kari Juhani Jarvinen, Roope Olavi Jarvinen
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Publication number: 20180220250Abstract: An apparatus comprising: a first audio signal analyser configured to analyse a first audio signal to determine at least one audio source, wherein the at least one audio source has a virtual location; a second audio signal analyser configured to analyse a second audio signal to determine at least one localised audio source, wherein the second audio signal is generated from the apparatus audio environment; and a repositioner configured to reposition the virtual location of the at least one audio source dependent on the at least one localised audio source.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2018Publication date: August 2, 2018Inventors: Kari Juhani Järvinen, Antti Eronen, Juha Henrik Arrasvuori, Roope Olavi Järvinen, Miikka Vilermo
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Publication number: 20180192189Abstract: An apparatus comprising: an input configured to receive at least one audio signal from a further apparatus; an input configured to receive at least one audio signal associated with the apparatus; an orientation/location determiner configured to determine a relative orientation/location difference between the apparatus and the further apparatus; an audio processor configured to process the at least one audio signal from the further apparatus based on the relative orientation/location difference between the apparatus and the further apparatus; and a combiner configured to combine the at least one audio signal from the further apparatus having been processed and the at least one audio signal associated with the apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2018Publication date: July 5, 2018Inventors: Jussi Kalevi Virolainen, Kari Juhani Jarvinen, Marko Tapani Yliaho, Antti Heikki Tapio Sassi
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Patent number: 9955280Abstract: An apparatus comprising: a first audio signal analyzer configured to analyze a first audio signal to determine at least one audio source, wherein the at least one audio source has a virtual location; a second audio signal analyzer configured to analyze a second audio signal to determine at least one localized audio source, wherein the second audio signal is generated from the apparatus audio environment; and a repositioner configured to reposition the virtual location of the at least one audio source dependent on the at least one localized audio source.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2012Date of Patent: April 24, 2018Assignee: Nokia Technologies OyInventors: Kari Juhani Järvinen, Antti Eronen, Juha Henrik Arrasvuori, Roope Olavi Järvinen, Miikka Vilermo
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Patent number: 9936292Abstract: An apparatus comprising: an input configured to receive at least one audio signal from a further apparatus; an input configured to receive at least one audio signal associated with the apparatus; an orientation/location determiner configured to determine a relative orientation/location difference between the apparatus and the further apparatus; an audio processor configured to process the at least one audio signal from the further apparatus based on the relative orientation/location difference between the apparatus and the further apparatus; and a combiner configured to combine the at least one audio signal from the further apparatus having been processed and the at least one audio signal associated with the apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2017Date of Patent: April 3, 2018Assignee: Nokia Technologies OyInventors: Jussi Kalevi Virolainen, Kari Juhani Jarvinen, Marko Tapani Yliaho, Antti Heikki Tapio Sassi
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Publication number: 20170359669Abstract: An apparatus comprising: an input configured to receive from at least one co-operating apparatus at least one audio signal; an audio signal analyser configured to analyse the at least one audio signal to determine at least one audio component position relative to the at least one co-operating apparatus recording position; and a processor configured to determine an position value based on the at least one cooperating recording position and the apparatus position, and further configured to apply the position value to the at least one audio component position, such that the at least one audio component position is substantially aligned with the apparatus position.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 4, 2017Publication date: December 14, 2017Inventors: Miikka Tapani Vilermo, Juha Henrik Arrasvuori, Kari Juhani Jarvinen, Roope Olavi Jarvinen
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Publication number: 20170245053Abstract: An apparatus comprising: an input configured to receive at least one audio signal from a further apparatus; an input configured to receive at least one audio signal associated with the apparatus; an orientation/location determiner configured to determine a relative orientation/location difference between the apparatus and the further apparatus; an audio processor configured to process the at least one audio signal from the further apparatus based on the relative orientation/location difference between the apparatus and the further apparatus; and a combiner configured to combine the at least one audio signal from the further apparatus having been processed and the at least one audio signal associated with the apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2017Publication date: August 24, 2017Inventors: Jussi Kalevi Virolainen, Kari Juhani Jarvinen, Marko Tapani Yliaho, Antti Heikki Tapio Sassi
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Patent number: 9729993Abstract: An apparatus comprising: an input configured to receive from at least one co-operating apparatus at least one audio signal; an audio signal analyzer configured to analyze the at least one audio signal to determine at least one audio component position relative to the at least one co-operating apparatus recording position; and a processor configured to determine an position value based on the at least one cooperating recording position and the apparatus position, and further configured to apply the position value to the at least one audio component position, such that the at least one audio component position is substantially aligned with the apparatus position.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2012Date of Patent: August 8, 2017Assignee: Nokia Technologies OyInventors: Miikka Tapani Vilermo, Juha Henrik Arrasvuori, Kari Juhani Jarvinen, Roope Olavi Jarvinen
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Patent number: 9632744Abstract: An apparatus comprising at least one processor and at least one memory including computer program code. The at least one memory and the computer program code is configured to, with the at least one processor, cause the apparatus at least to perform: associating at least one user interface visual display element and at least one user interface audio display element with a data representation; determining a user interface position for the data representation determining whether the user interface position for the data representation is within a visual display region; outputting the at least one visual display element when the user interface position is within the visual display region; and outputting the at least one audio display element with the user interface position wherein the outputting of at least one audio display element is generated based on the user interface position relative to the visual display region.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2011Date of Patent: April 25, 2017Assignee: Nokia Technologies OyInventors: Juha Henrik Arrasvuori, Kari Juhani Jarvinen, Roope Olavi Jarvinen, Miikka Tapani Vilermo
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Patent number: 9632683Abstract: An apparatus for enabling manipulation of one or more audio objects may include a processor and memory storing executable computer program code that cause the apparatus to at least perform operations including detecting at least one audio object and operating a pointer in a selected direction by a user. The computer program code may further cause the apparatus to detect a gesture of the pointer in response to the operating of the pointer in the selected direction. The computer program code may further cause the apparatus to control at least one characteristic of the detected audio object in response to the detected gesture of the pointer or an indication of a selection of the at least one characteristic. Corresponding methods and computer program products are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2012Date of Patent: April 25, 2017Assignee: NOKIA TECHNOLOGIES OYInventors: Kari Juhani Jarvinen, Marko Tapani Yliaho, Jussi Kalevi Virolainen, Antti Heikki Tapio Sassi
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Patent number: 9621991Abstract: An apparatus comprising: an input configured to receive at least one audio signal from a further apparatus; an input configured to receive at least one audio signal associated with the apparatus; an orientation/location determiner configured to determine a relative orientation/location difference between the apparatus and the further apparatus; an audio processor configured to process the at least one audio signal from the further apparatus based on the relative orientation/location difference between the apparatus and the further apparatus; and a combiner configured to combine the at least one audio signal from the further apparatus having been processed and the at least one audio signal associated with the apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2012Date of Patent: April 11, 2017Assignee: Nokia Technologies OyInventors: Jussi Kalevi Virolainen, Kari Juhani Järvinen, Marko Tapani Yliaho, Antti Heikki Tapio Sassi
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Patent number: 9530427Abstract: A technique for enhancing speech signal captured in a noisy environment is provided. According an example embodiment, the technique comprises obtaining a current time frame of a noise-suppressed voice signal, derived on basis of a current time frame of a source audio signal comprising a source voice signal, detecting input voice characteristics for the current time frame of noise-suppressed voice signal, obtaining reference voice characteristics for said current time frame, said reference voice characteristics being descriptive of the source voice signal in noise-free or low-noise environment, and creating a current time frame of a modified voice signal by modifying said current time frame of the noise-suppressed voice signal in response to a difference between the detected input voice characteristic and the reference voice characteristics exceeding a predetermined threshold.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2014Date of Patent: December 27, 2016Assignee: Nokia Technologies OyInventor: Kari Juhani Järvinen
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Publication number: 20160219392Abstract: An apparatus comprising: an input configured to receive at least two audio signals, the at least two audio signals having a relative displacement between them; an orientation determiner configured to determine an audio capture orientation based on a device orientation and information concerning microphone configuration in the apparatus; and an audio output generator configured to output the at least two audio signals based on the capture orientation, such that playback of the at least two audio signals is performed based on the capture orientation.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2013Publication date: July 28, 2016Inventors: Miikka Tapani Vilermo, Lasse Juhani Laaksonen, Kari Juhani Järvinen
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Publication number: 20160125867Abstract: An apparatus comprising an audio detector configured to analyse a first audio signal to determine at least one audio source, wherein the first audio signal is generated from the sound-field in the environment of the apparatus; an audio generator configured to generate at least one further audio source; and a mixer configured to mix the at least one audio source and the at least one further audio source such that the at least one further audio source is associated with the at least one audio source.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2013Publication date: May 5, 2016Inventors: Kari Juhani Jarvinen, Antti Eronen, Juha Henrik Arrasvuori, Roope Olavi Jarvinen, Miikka Vilermo
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Patent number: 9288604Abstract: An apparatus including an audio mixer configured to mix at least two audio channels of an audio signal; and a sensor configured to sense motion and/or orientation of the apparatus. The audio mixer is configured to change mixing of the at least two audio channels based, at least partially, on an output from the sensor regarding the sensed motion and/or orientation of the apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2012Date of Patent: March 15, 2016Assignee: Nokia Technologies OyInventors: Roope Olavi Järvinen, Kari Juhani Järvinen, Juha Henrik Arrasvuori, Miikka Vilermo
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Publication number: 20150332034Abstract: An apparatus comprising: an input configured to receive at least one of: at least two audio signals from at least two microphones; and a network setup message; an analyser configured to authenticate at least one user from the input; a determiner configured to determine the position of the at least one user from the input; and an actuator configured to perform an action based on the authentication of the at least one user and/or the position of the at least one user.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2012Publication date: November 19, 2015Inventors: Roope Olavi Järvinen, Kari Juhani Järvinen, Miikka Tapani Vilermo, Juha Henrik Arrasvuori
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Patent number: 9185509Abstract: An apparatus comprising at least one processor and at least one memory including computer program code the at least one memory and the computer program code configured to, with the at least one processor, cause the apparatus at least to perform providing a visual representation of at least one audio parameter associated with at least one audio signal, detecting via an interface an interaction with the visual representation of the audio parameter, and processing the at least one audio signal associated with the audio parameter dependent on the interaction.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2009Date of Patent: November 10, 2015Assignee: Nokia Technologies OyInventors: Ville Mikael Myllyla, Jorma Juhani Makinen, Kari Juhani Jarvinen, Matti Kustaa Kajala