CPC H04S 7/304 (2013.01) [G06F 3/012 (2013.01); H04R 3/12 (2013.01); H04R 5/033 (2013.01); H04S 3/008 (2013.01); H04S 7/301 (2013.01); H04S 7/306 (2013.01); G06T 7/60 (2013.01); G06T 2207/30201 (2013.01); H04R 1/1008 (2013.01); H04R 1/1016 (2013.01); H04S 2400/01 (2013.01); H04S 2400/11 (2013.01); H04S 2420/01 (2013.01)] | 13 Claims |
1. A method of customizing sound for a user, the method comprising:
emitting a predetermined audio signal using a transducer located on an outer surface of an earphone of a head-mounted device worn by the user or on a headband of the head-mounted device;
receiving the predetermined audio signal at a microphone located within an interior of the earphone on a second portion of the head-mounted device;
determining a transfer function for the user based on the received predetermined audio signal, wherein determining the transfer function comprises determining one or more characteristics of a pinna of an ear of the user; and
applying the transfer function to audio signals transmitted to the user.
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