3D Audio System

Case ID: F-016

Web Published: 11/20/2023

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Ames Research Center research into virtual reality led to the development of the Convolvotron, a high speed digital audio processing system that delivers three-dimensional sound over headphones. It consists of a two-card set designed for use with a personal computer. The Convolvotron's primary application is presentation of 3D audio signals over headphones. Four independent sound sources are filtered with large time-varying filters that compensate for motion. The perceived location of the sound remains constant. Possible applications are in air traffic control towers or airplane cockpits, hearing and perception research and virtual reality development.

INTERNAL LABORATORY REF #: 

ARC-SO-105

PATENT STATUS: 

NASA Ames Research Center

AGENCY

NASA

REGION

Far West

STATE: 

California

Lab Profile

Tech Transfer Website

LAB REPRESENTATIVES

P: 

650-604-3437

F: 

650-604-7123

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