This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent and 3 published patent applications and 4 EPO patents. Top assignee: Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft Zur Foerderung Der Angewandten Forschung E.v.. Active years: 2026.
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Years Active: 2026
Title: Innovations by Markus Schmidt
Introduction
Markus Schmidt is an inventor based in Lausanne, Switzerland. He is associated with the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft zur Förderung der angewandten Forschung E.V. Despite having no granted patents, he is actively involved in developing innovative audio processing technologies.
Latest Patent Applications
Markus Schmidt's latest patent applications include:
1. **Delay Processing in Audio Rendering** - This application describes an audio processor designed to perform audio rendering by generating rendering parameters. These parameters determine the derivation of loudspeaker signals to be reproduced by a set of loudspeakers from an audio signal. The audio processor is configured to perform delay processing based on the listener's position, determining delays for generating the loudspeaker signals. It also controls the delay processing by modifying the listener position to reduce artifacts in the audio rendition due to changes in the delays.
2. **Audio Rendering Suitable for Reverberant Rooms** - This application outlines an audio processor that generates rendering parameters for loudspeaker signals from an audio signal. The processor obtains reverberation effect information and performs gain adjustments based on the listener's position. It uses a roll-off gain compensation function to map the listener-to-loudspeaker distance onto a compensation gain, ensuring that the compensated roll-off becomes shallower with increasing distance.
Conclusion
Markus Schmidt's contributions to audio processing highlight his innovative approach to enhancing sound quality in various environments. His work continues to push the boundaries of audio technology.