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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 20, 2026
Filed:
Jan. 25, 2024
Nokia Technologies Oy, Espoo, FI;
Juha Tapio Vilkamo, Helsinki, FI;
Mikko-Ville Laitinen, Espoo, FI;
Jussi Kalevi Virolainen, Espoo, FI;
Nokia Technologies Oy, Espoo, FI;
Abstract
Examples of the disclosure relate to apparatus, methods and computer programs for processing spatial audio. In examples, an apparatus can be configured to receive information indicative of a first orientation and/or location of a listener and also to obtain input audio signals. The apparatus can be configured to process the input audio signals using at least the information indicative of the first orientation and/or location of the listener to generate processed audio signals and to generate spatial metadata based at least on the input audio signals. The apparatus can also be configured to enable transmission of the processed audio signals and the spatial metadata, wherein the transmitted signals and the spatial metadata are configured to enable rendering of a spatial audio output based on the processed audio signals and the spatial metadata and information indicative of a second orientation and/or location of the listener.