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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 25, 2017
Filed:
Nov. 08, 2012
Nokia Technologies Oy, Espoo, FI;
Kari Juhani Jarvinen, Tampere, FI;
Marko Tapani Yliaho, Tampere, FI;
Jussi Kalevi Virolainen, Espoo, FI;
Antti Heikki Tapio Sassi, Pirkkala, FI;
NOKIA TECHNOLOGIES OY, Espoo, FI;
Abstract
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.