Matrixed audio settings
View Patent ↗Methods and systems are provided for matrixed audio settings. In an audio system that comprises at least one audio output element operable to output audio signals, a first user input that comprises a selection of audio mode may be received, and based on the selected audio mode, one or more audio settings applicable during generating, processing, and/or outputting of the audio signals may be determined. At least one user control element may be configured to enable receiving of a second user input that comprises a selection between the determined one or more corresponding audio settings. The audio system (or at least the audio output element thereof) may be a headset.
1. A method comprising
in an audio system that comprises at least one audio output element operable to output audio signals:
configuring a matrixed mapping between one or more audio modes supported in said audio system and a plurality of audio settings applicable in said audio system, wherein:
said matrixed mapping defines for each audio mode, valid values for each of corresponding one or more audio settings from the plurality of audio settings; and
said configuring of said matrixed mapping comprises selecting said valid values for each of a corresponding one or more audio settings based on one or more of: user input, real-time operational data, and/or real time characterization testing;
receiving a first user input that comprises a selection of an audio mode;
determining based on said selected audio mode and said matrixed mapping, one or more audio settings applicable during generating, processing, and/or outputting of said audio signals;
configuring at least one user control element to enable a second user input that comprises a selection between said one or more audio settings based on said defined valid values.
2. The method of claim 1 , comprising pre-programming said matrixed mapping.
3. The method of claim 1 , comprising configuring and/or adjusting said matrixed mapping based on one or more of: pre-set data, real-time data, and/or user input.
4. The method of claim 1 , wherein said one or more audio settings comprise equalization (EQ) settings.
5. The method of claim 1 , wherein said selected audio mode comprises one of a plurality of supported audio modes in said audio system.
6. The method of claim 5 , wherein said plurality of supported audio modes comprise stereo mode, surround movie mode, surround gaming mode, and surround music mode.
7. The method of claim 1 , wherein said audio output element is a headset.
8. A system comprising
one or more circuits that are used in controlling generation, processing, and/or outputting of audio signals in said system, said one or more circuits are operable to:
configure a matrixed mapping between one or more audio modes supported in said system and a plurality of audio settings applicable in said system, wherein:
said matrixed mapping defines for each audio mode, valid values for each of corresponding one or more audio settings from the plurality of audio settings; and
said configuring of said matrixed mapping comprises selecting said valid values for each of a corresponding one or more audio settings based on one or more of: user input, real-time operational data, and/or real time characterization testing;
receive a first user input that comprises a selection of audio mode;
determine based on said selected audio mode and said matrixed mapping, one or more audio settings applicable during said generation, processing, and/or outputting of said audio signals;
configure at least one user control element to enable a second user input that comprises a selection between said one or more audio settings based on said defined valid values.
9. The system of claim 8 , wherein said one or more circuits are operable to enable pre-programming said matrixed mapping.
10. The system of claim 8 , wherein said one or more circuits are operable to configure and/or adjust said matrixed mapping based on one or more of: pre-set data, real-time data, and/or user input.
11. The system of claim 8 , wherein said one or more audio settings comprise equalization (EQ) settings.
12. The system of claim 8 , wherein said selected audio mode comprises one of a plurality of supported audio modes in said system.
13. The system of claim 12 , wherein said plurality of supported audio modes comprise stereo mode, surround movie mode, surround gaming mode, and surround music mode.
14. The system of claim 12 , wherein said system comprises or is component of a headset.
15. A system comprising:
a headset that comprises one or more user control elements; and
circuitry for controlling operation of said headset, said circuitry being operable to:
configure a matrixed mapping between one or more audio modes supported in said system and a plurality of audio settings applicable in said system, wherein:
said matrixed mapping defines for each audio mode, valid values for each of corresponding one or more audio settings from the plurality of audio settings; and
said configuring of said matrixed mapping comprises selecting said valid values for each of a corresponding one or more audio settings based on one or more of: user input, real-time operational data, and/or real time characterization testing;
receive, via said one or more user control elements, a first user input that comprises a selection of an audio mode applicable to audio signals outputted via said headset;
determine based on said selected audio mode and said matrixed mapping, one or more audio settings applicable during generation, processing, and/or outputting of said audio signals;
configure at least one of said one or more user control elements of said headset to enable a second user input that comprises a selection between said one or more audio settings based on said defined valid values.
16. The system of claim 15 , wherein said matrixed mapping is pre-programmed.
17. The system of claim 15 , wherein said matrixed mapping is configured and/or adjusted based on one or more of: pre-set data, real-time data, and/or user input.
18. The system of claim 15 , wherein said ore or more audio settings comprise equalization (EQ) settings.
19. The system of claim 15 , wherein said selected audio mode comprises one of a plurality of supported audio modes in said system.
20. The system of claim 19 , wherein said plurality of supported audio modes comprise stereo mode, surround movie mode, surround gaming mode, and surround music mode.