Studies on a Spatialized Audio Interface for Sonar

2011 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thomas P. Santoro ◽  
Gregory H. Wakefield ◽  
Agnieszka Roginska
Keyword(s):  
Spatialized Audio

Adding Modalities to VE Training Systems Enhances Spatial Knowledge Acquisition

2005 ◽  
Vol 49 (26) ◽  
pp. 2253-2257
Author(s):  
Kelly S. Hale ◽  
David Jones ◽  
Kay Stanney ◽  
Laura Milham
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Acquisition ◽  
Spatial Knowledge ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Spatial Awareness ◽  
Training Environment ◽  
Mental Demand ◽  
Audio Cues ◽  
Spatial Knowledge Acquisition ◽  
Four Levels ◽  
Spatialized Audio

An empirical study was completed to investigate the effects of audition on spatial knowledge acquisition and workload within a virtual training environment. Four levels of audio were investigated including no audio, non-spatialized audio, and two forms of spatialized audio. While all training conditions led to significant decreases in workload, mental demand associated with knowledge of relative locations of dangerous areas was significantly less when trained with sound cues. The results also indicated that training with generalized spatial audio enhanced concentration. Results from this study outline the benefits of training with metaphoric audio cues to enhance spatial awareness. Future research will empirically examine effects of metaphoric haptic cues.

Spatialized Audio Environmental Awareness for Blind Users with a Smartphone

2012 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 295-309 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeffrey R. Blum ◽  
Mathieu Bouchard ◽  
Jeremy R. Cooperstock
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Awareness ◽  
Blind Users ◽  
Spatialized Audio
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