METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR IMPROVED ACOUSTIC ENVIRONMENT CHARACTERIZATION

METHODES ET SYSTEMES POUR UNE CARACTERISATION D'ENVIRONNEMENT ACOUSTIQUEAMELIOREE

English Abstract

A computer-based method for modifying a sound source, the method comprising: accessing, by an acoustic processing facility including at least one processor, a multi- dimensional sound profile of an acoustic environment, wherein the multi-dimensional sound profile comprises a time-based sound reflection sequence for the acoustic environment; and modifying, by the acoustic processing facility, a sound source data based on the multi-dimensional sound profile to generate a modified sound data.

French Abstract

Il est décrit une méthode informatique pour modifier une source de son comprenant : accéder, à laide dune installation de traitement acoustique comprenant au moins un processeur, un profil sonore multidimensionnel dun environnement acoustique, le profil de cet environnement comprenant une séquence de réflexion sonore dans le temps pour lenvironnement acoustique; et modifier, à laide de ladite installation de traitement acoustique, des données sur les sources de son basées sur le profil sonore multidimensionnel pour générer des données sur les sons modifiées.

Claims

CLAIMS:
1. A computer-based method for modifying a sound source, the method
comprising:
accessing, by an acoustic processing facility including at least one
processor, a multi-dimensional
sound profile of an acoustic environment, wherein the multi-dimensional sound
profile comprises
a time-based sound reflection sequence for the acoustic environment; and
modifying, by the
acoustic processing facility, a sound source data based on the multi-
dimensional sound profile to
generate a modified sound data.
2. The computer-based method of claim 1, wherein the time-based sound
reflection sequence
comprises at least two sound parameters selected from a group consisting of
amplitude, frequency,
and sound quality.
3. The computer-based method of claim 1, wherein the time-based sound
reflection sequence
comprises primary and secondary reflections from a single sound source.
4. The computer-based method of claim 1, the method further comprising:
transmitting the
modified sound data to a sound output device, wherein the modified sound data
simulates a sound
characteristic of the acoustic environment.
5. The computer-based method of claim 4, wherein the sound output device is
a speaker.
6. The computer-based method of claim 4, wherein the sound output device is
a headphone.
7. The computer-based method of claim 4, wherein modifying further
comprises: modifying
the sound source data based on another acoustic environment into which the
modified sound data
will be output through the sound output device.
8. The computer-based method of claim 7, wherein: the another acoustic
environment is a
theater; and the modified sound data simulates listening to a sound as if
played in the acoustic
environment.
9. The computer-based method of claim 7, wherein: the another acoustic
environment is a
cinema; and the modified sound data simulates listening to a sound as if
played in the acoustic
environment.
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10. The computer-based method of claim 7, wherein the another acoustic
environment is a
home theater, where the modified sound data simulates listening to a sound as
if played in the
acoustic environment.
11. The computer-based method of claim 7, wherein the another acoustic
environment is a
conference room, where the modified sound data simulates listening to a sound
as if played in the
acoustic environment.
12. The computer-based method of claim 7, wherein the another acoustic
environment is a
headphone environment, where the modified sound data simulates listening to a
sound as if played
in the acoustic environment.
13. The computer-based method of claim 4, wherein: the sound output device
comprises the
acoustic processing facility; and the sound output device modifies the sound
source data to generate
the modified sound data.
14. The computer-based method of claim 4, wherein modifying further
comprises: modifying
the sound source data based on at least one sound system component of the
sound output device.
15. The computer-based method of claim 4, wherein: the sound output device
outputs audible
sound into a second acoustic environment; and modifying the sound source data
based on the multi-
dimensional sound profile generates a modified sound data that resembles at
least one
characteristic of the multi-dimensional sound profile of the acoustic
environment.
16. A system comprising: an acoustic processing facility comprising at
least one processor and
at least one memory device that stores an application that adapts the
processor to perform the below
steps: access a multi-dimensional sound profile of an acoustic environment,
wherein the multi-
dimensional sound profile comprises a time-based sound reflection sequence for
the acoustic
environment; and modify a sound source data based on the multi-dimensional
sound profile to
generate a modified sound data.
17. The system of claim 16, wherein the time-based sound reflection
sequence comprises: at
least two sound parameters selected from a group consisting of amplitude,
frequency, and sound
quality.
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18. The system of claim 16, wherein the time-based sound reflection
sequence comprises:
primary and secondary reflection from a single sound source.
19. The system of claim 16, wherein: the modified sound data is transmitted
to a sound output
device; and the modified sound data simulates a sound characteristic of the
acoustic environment.
20. The system of claim 19, wherein modifying further comprises: modifying
the sound source
data based on a second acoustic environment into which the modified sound data
will be output
through the sound output device.
21. The system of claim 20, wherein: the second acoustic environment is a
headphone
environment; and the modified sound data simulates listening to a sound as if
played in the acoustic
environment.
22. The system of claim 16, wherein modifying further comprises: modifying
the sound source
data based on at least one sound system component of a sound output device.
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METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR IMPROVED ACOUSTIC ENVIRONMENT
CHARACTERIZATION
BACKGROUND
[0002] The invention
described herein generally refers to acoustics, and
more specifically to the production of improved acoustics in performance
centers and
electronically simulated performance experiences. Aspects of the
invention also
relate to stage machinery systems.
Description of the Related Art:
[0003] Designing
performance centers and audio or audiovisual
reproduction equipment is presently governed by the application of acoustic
and
physical measurements, parameters, and ratios. However, these methods have
only
been partially effective in creating a satisfactory subjective experience in
many
modern performance centers. This is because the parameters and measurements
currently used do not distinguish certain significant features of a
performance venue
that contribute to effective performances and yield a satisfying audience
experience.
This has led to the creation of many modern concert halls that meet the
accepted
standards, but whose acoustics fail to produce highly satisfactory audience or

performer experiences. Therefore there exists a need for improved methods used
in
the design, Modification, and simulation of acoustic spaces.
[00041 Further, the
design of performance centers also uses stage
machinery, the complexity and expense, of which has increased dramatically
over
time. Stage changes for live theatre often require substantial expensive
equipment, as
well as significant manpower, often requiring a team of people to engage in
highly
coordinated tasks, sometimes aided by machines, in order to effect a scene
change.
Such stage change systems are often beyond the reach of small theatres, both
in cost
and manpower. Even in larger, better financed performance venues, modern
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techniques for providing scenery and scenery changes are often deployed in fly
spaces
above the stage, resulting in degraded acoustic characteristics. Therefore a
need
exists for improved methods for effecting rapid, complex scene changes, at
lower cost
and with less manpower. A need also exists to provide scenery and scenery
changing
methods that contribute to improved acoustics in performance centers.
SUMMARY
[0005] Methods and systems disclosed herein include improved methods
and systems for design, modification, optimization, re-creation, simulation,
and the
like, of venues having highly desirable qualities for listeners, including
concert halls
and theatres, as well as smaller venues such as practice rooms.
[0006i Methods and systems disclosed herein include commercial
applications including re-creation of acoustics environments in a rehearsal
space,
performance space, entertainment space, simulated space, hypothetical space,
and the
like; in a media content, during media use, and the like; in venue ticketing,
venue
sound sampling in venue ticketing, and the like; in software interfaces
associated with
the viewing, analyzing, modifying, modeled acoustic spaces; and the like.
100071 Methods and systems disclosed herein include methods and
systems for enabling rapid, automatic scene changes, optionally using
electromechanical systems and optionally operating under computer control.
[0008] In embodiments, methods and systems for storing the multi-
dimensional sound signature in accordance with an embodiment of the present
invention may be provided. The methods and systems may include determining a ,

multi-dimensional sound signature for a location within a space by measuring
the
multi-dimensional sound signature and storing the multi-dimensional sound
signature
using a storage medium. The measuring of the multi-dimensional sound signature

may include initiating a sound at a first location in the space and measuring
more than
one dimension of the resulting sound at a second location in the space to form
the
multi-dimensional sound signature for such second location.
100091 In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature may
consist of multiple sound vectors. Each sound vector may represent the
incidence of
sound at the second location from a direction defined by three spatial
dimensions.
Each sound vector may include the time lag and loudness at a frequency from
the
direction. In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature may consist
of
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multiple sound vectors. Each sound vector may represent the incidence of sound
at
the second location from a direction defined by three spatial dimensions. Each
sound
vector may include the time lag and loudness from the direction. In
embodiments,
more than one dimension may include direction defined by three spatial
dimensions,
time lag and amplitude. In embodiments, more than one dimension may include
loudness amplitude and time-lag defined by three spatial dimensions, In
embodiments, the dimension may be the difference in the timing of arrival of
sound at
the second location from different directions. In embodiments, the dimension
may be
the difference between the timing of arrival of reflected sound versus sound
traveling
directly from the first location to the second location. In embodiments, the
dimension
may be the difference in the amplitude of the sound arriving at the second
location
from different directions. In embodiments, the dimension may be the difference

between the amplitude of reflected sound versus sound traveling directly from
the first
location to the second location. In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound
signature may associate a timing range for each incidence direction following
reflection relative to sound reaching each location without reflection. In
embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature may associate a timing
range for
each incidence direction following reflection relative to a time in which the
sound was
created. In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature may define a
preferential timing for reception of sound from a plurality of incidence
directions. In
embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature may define a preferential
order
for reception of sound from a plurality of incidence directions,
[0010j In
embodiments, the dimension may be a direction, intensity,
amplitude, attenuation, frequency, frequency distribution, pitch, time, time
lag, delay,
loudness at a frequency, clarity, timbre, arrival time, azimuth, elevation,
path length,
reverberation time (RT), early decay time (EDT), early to late sound index,
early
lateral energy fraction (LF), total relative sound level (G), integrated
energy, sound
pressure, early decay time, early to late arriving sound energy ratio,
definition, early
to total sound energy ratio, and the like. In embodiments, the dimension may
be a
direction defined by three spatial dimensions.
[0011] In
embodiments, the sound may be audible, inaudible, a multi-
frequency sound, and the like. In embodiments, the sound may be characterized
by a
single frequency.
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[00121 In embodiments, the parameters of the initiated sound may be
varied over time. In embodiments, the sound may be initiated using a speaker,
a
subwoofer, a speaker and a subwoofer, a tetrahedron speaker, a tetrahedron
speaker
and a subwoofer, a speaker system with at least as many sides as a
tetrahedron, a
speaker system with at least as many sides as a tetrahedron, as well as a
subwoofer, a
dodecahedral speaker, a dodecahedral speaker and a subwoofer, a microphone, a
directional microphone, and the like.
[00131 In embodiments, the space may be occupied or unoccupied. In
embodiments, the space may be occupied by an audience. In embodiments, the
space
may be occupied by material approximating an audience.
[0014] In embodiments, the space may include both a stage and an
auditorium. In embodiments, the space may include both a performance location
and
a performance observation location. In embodiments, the space may include a
stage.
A first and second location may be located on the stage. In embodiments, the
space
may include only a stage. In embodiments, the space may include only a
performance
location. In embodiments, the space may be less than all the volume of the
structure
housing the space. In embodiments, the space may be a subset of the structure
housing the space. In embodiments, the space may be a Great Hall. In
embodiments,
the space may be an ante room, a choir box, a ball court, an organ church, a
Bach
organ church, a basilica, a baroque opera house, an opera house, a cathedral,
an
amphitheater, a conference room, an office, a gymnasium, a movie theater, a
vehicle
interior, an automobile interior, an aircraft interior, a train interior, a
marine interior, a
public space, an airport, a train station, a subway station, a hospital, and
the like.
10015] In embodiments, the measured values may be represented by a
vector diagram. The length of the vector in the vector diagram may represent
loudness. The direction of the vector in the vector diagram may represent the
incident
angle of the incoming sound. The color of the vector in the vector diagram may

represent time lag. In embodiments, the sound signature may be represented as
time
series of distinct sound waves representing initial arrival of reflected sound
from
different directions. In embodiments, a preferred multi-dimensional sound
signature
may be determined by defining acceptable timing and amplitude ranges for a
series of
sound waves arriving at a location.
[0016] In embodiments, methods and systems for storing the multi-
dimensional sound signature in accordance with another embodiment of the
present
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invention may be provided. The methods and systems may include determining a
multi-dimensional sound signature for a location within a space, and storing
the multi-
dimensional sound signature using a storage medium, The multi-dimensional
sound
signature may define a preferential order for reception of sound from a
plurality of
incidence directions, by measuring the multi-dimensional sound signature. The
measuring of the multi-dimensional sound signature may include initiating a
sound at
a first location in the space and measuring more than one dimension of the
resulting
sound at a second location in the space to form the multi-dimensional sound
signature
for such second location
[00171 In
embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature may
consist of multiple sound vectors Each sound vector may represent the
incidence of
sound at the second location from a direction defined by three spatial
dimensions.
Each sound vector may include the time lag and loudness at a frequency from
the
direction. In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature may consist
of
multiple sound vectors. Each sound vector may represent the incidence of sound
at
the second location from a direction defined by three spatial dimensions. Each
sound
vector may include the time lag and loudness from the direction. In
embodiments,
more than one dimension may include direction defined by three spatial
dimensions,
time lag and amplitude. In embodiments, more than one dimension may include
loudness amplitude and time-lag defined by three spatial dimensions. In
embodiments, the dimension may be the difference in the timing of arrival of
sound at
the second location from different directions. In embodiments, the dimension
may be
the difference between the timing of arrival of reflected sound versus sound
traveling
directly from the first location to the second location. In embodiments, the
dimension
may be the difference in the amplitude of the sound arriving at the second
location
from different directions. In embodiments, the dimension may be the difference

between the amplitude of reflected sound versus sound traveling directly from
the first
location to the second location. In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound
signature may associate a timing range for each incidence direction following
reflection relative to sound reaching each location without reflection. In
embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature may associate a timing
range for
each incidence direction following reflection relative to a time in which the
sound was
created. In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature may define a
preferential timing for reception of sound from a plurality of incidence
directions. In
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embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature may define a preferential
order
for reception of sound from a plurality of incidence directions.
[00181 In embodiments, the dimension may be a direction, intensity,
amplitude, attenuation, frequency, frequency distribution, pitch, time, time
lag, delay,
loudness at a frequency, clarity, timbre, arrival time, azimuth, elevation,
path length,
reverberation time (RT), early decay time (EDT), early to late sound index,
early
lateral energy fraction (LF), total relative sound level (G), integrated
energy, sound
pressure, early decay time, early to late arriving sound energy ratio,
definition, early
to total sound energy ratio, and the like. In embodiments, the dimension may
be a
direction defined by three spatial dimensions.
[00191 In embodiments, the sound may be audible, inaudible, a multi-
frequency sound, and the like. In embodiments, the sound may be characterized
by a
single frequency.
[0020] In embodiments, the parameters of the initiated sound may be
varied over time. In embodiments, the sound may be initiated using a speaker,
a
subwoofer, a speaker and a subwoofer, a tetrahedron speaker, a tetrahedron
speaker
and a subwoofer, a speaker system with at least as many sides as a
tetrahedron, a
speaker system with at least as many sides as a tetrahedron, as well as a
subwoofer, a
dodecahedral speaker, a dodecahedral speaker and a subwoofer, a microphone, a
directional microphone, and the like.
[00211 In embodiments, the space may be occupied or unoccupied. In
embodiments, the space may be occupied by an audience. In embodiments, the
space
may be occupied by material approximating an audience.
[0022] In embodiments, the space may include both a stage and an
auditorium. in embodiments, the space may include both a performance location
and
a performance observation location, in embodiments, the space may include a
stage.
A first and second location may be located on the stage. In embodiments, the
space
may include only a stage. In embodiments, the space may include only a
performance
location. In embodiments, the space may be less than all the volume of the
structure
housing the space. In embodiments, the space may be a subset of the structure
housing the space. In embodiments, the space may be a Great Hall. In
embodiments,
the space may be an ante room, a choir box, a ball court, an organ church, a
Bach
organ church, a basilica, a baroque opera house, an opera house, a cathedral,
an
amphitheater, a conference room, an office, a gymnasium, a movie theater, a
vehicle
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interior, an automobile interior, an aircraft interior, a train interior, a
marine interior, a
public space, an airport, a train station, a subway station, a hospital, and
the like.
[0023] In
embodiments, the measured values may be represented by a
vector diagram. The length of the vector in the vector diagram may represent
loudness. The direction of the vector in the vector diagram may represent the
incident
angle of the incoming sound, The color of the vector in the vector diagram may

represent time lag. In embodiments, the sound signature may be represented as
time
series of distinct sound waves representing initial arrival of reflected sound
from
different directions. In embodiments, a preferred multi-dimensional sound
signature
may be determined by defining acceptable timing and amplitude ranges for a
series of
sound waves arriving at a location.
100241 In
embodiments, methods and systems for storing the measurement
to form a multi-dimensional sound signature may be provided. The methods and
systems may include initiating a sound at a first location in a space,
measuring more
than one dimension of the resulting sound at a second location in the space,
and
storing the measurements in a storage medium to form a multi-dimensional sound

signature for the second location in the space.
[0025] In
embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature may
consist of multiple sound vectors. Each sound vector may represent the
incidence of
sound at the second location from a direction defined by three spatial
dimensions.
Each sound vector may include the time lag and loudness at a frequency from
the
direction. In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature may consist
of
multiple sound vectors. Each sound vector may represent the incidence of sound
at
the second location from a direction defined by three spatial dimensions. Each
sound
vector may include the time lag and loudness from the direction. In
embodiments,
more than one dimension may include direction defined by three spatial
dimensions,
time lag and amplitude. In embodiments, more than one dimension may include
loudness amplitude and time-lag defined by three spatial dimensions. In
embodiments, the dimension may be the difference in the timing of arrival of
sound at
the second location from different directions. In embodiments, the dimension
may be
the difference between the timing of arrival of reflected sound versus sound
traveling
directly from the first location to the second location. In embodiments, the
dimension
may be the difference in the amplitude of the sound arriving at the second
location
from different directions. In embodiments, the dimension may be the difference
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between the amplitude of reflected sound versus sound traveling directly from
the first
location to the second location. In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound
signature may associate a timing range for each incidence direction following
reflection relative to sound reaching each location without reflection. In
embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature may associate a timing
range for
each incidence direction following reflection relative to a time in which the
sound was
created. In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature may define a
preferential timing for reception of sound from a plurality of incidence
directions. In
embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature may define a preferential
order
for reception of sound from a plurality of incidence directions.
[0026] In
embodiments, the dimension may be a direction, intensity,
amplitude, attenuation, frequency, frequency distribution, pitch, time, time
lag, delay,
loudness at a frequency, clarity, timbre, arrival time, azimuth, elevation,
path length,
reverberation time (RT), early decay time (EDT), early to late sound index,
early
lateral energy fraction ELF), total relative sound level (G), integrated
energy, sound
pressure, early to late arriving sound energy ratio, definition, early to
total sound
energy ratio, and the like. In embodiments, the dimension may be a direction
defined
by three spatial dimensions.
[00271 In
embodiments, the sound may be audible, inaudible, a multi-
frequency sound, and the like. In embodiments, the sound may be characterized
by a
single frequency.
[0028] In
embodiments, the parameters of the initiated sound may be
varied over time. In embodiments, the sound may be initiated using a speaker,
a
subwoofer, a speaker and a subwoofer, a tetrahedron speaker, a tetrahedron
speaker
and a subwoofer, a speaker system with at least as many sides as a
tetrahedron, a
speaker system with at least as many sides as a tetrahedron, as well as a
subwoofer, a.
dodecahedral speaker, a dodecahedral speaker and a subwoofer, a microphone, a
directional microphone, and the like.
[0029] In
embodiments, the space may be occupied or unoccupied. In
embodiments, the space may be occupied by an audience. In embodiments, the
space
may be occupied by material approximating an audience.
[00301 In
embodiments, the space may include both a stage and an
auditorium. In embodiments, the space may include both a performance location
and
a performance observation location. In embodiments, the space may include a
stage.
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A first and second location may be located on the stage. In embodiments, the
space
may include only a stage. In embodiments, the space may include only a
performance
location. In embodiments, the space may be less than all the volume of the
structure
housing the space. In embodiments, the space may be a subset of the structure
housing the space. In embodiments, the space may be an ante room, a choir box,
a
ball court, an organ church, a Bach organ church, a basilica, a baroque opera
house,
an opera house, a cathedral, an amphitheater, a conference room, an office, a
gymnasium, a movie theater, a vehicle interior, an automobile interior, an
aircraft
interior, a train interior, a marine interior, a public space, an airport, a
train station, a
subway station, a hospital, and the like.
10031] In embodiments, the measured values may he represented by a
vector diagram. The length of the vector in the vector diagram may represent
loudness. The direction of the vector in the vector diagram may represent the
incident
angle of the incoming sound. The color of the vector in the vector diagram may

represent time lag. In embodiments, the sound signature may be represented as
time
series of distinct sound waves representing initial arrival of reflected sound
from
different directions. In embodiments, a preferred multi-dimensional sound
signature
may be determined by defining acceptable timing and amplitude ranges for a
series of
sound waves arriving at a location.
10032] In embodiments, methods and systems for storing the
measurements to form a multi-dimensional sound signature may be provided. The
methods and systems may include initiating a sound at a first location in a
space,
measuring more than one dimension of the resulting sound at a second location
in the
space, and storing the measurements in a storage medium to form a multi-
dimensional
sound signature for the second location in the space. The multi-dimensional
sound
signature may define a preferential order for reception of sound from a
plurality of
incidence directions.
[0033] In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature may
consist of multiple sound vectors. Each sound vector may represent the
incidence of
sound at the second location from a direction defined by three spatial
dimensions.
Each sound vector may include the time lag and loudness at a frequency from
the
direction. In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature may consist
of
multiple sound vectors, Each sound vector may represent the incidence of sound
at
the second location from a direction defined by three spatial dimensions. Each
sound
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vector may include the time lag and loudness from the direction. In
embodiments,
more than one dimension may include direction defined by three spatial
dimensions,
time lag and amplitude. In embodiments, more than one dimension may include
loudness amplitude and time-lag defined by three spatial dimensions. In
embodiments, the dimension may be the difference in the timing of arrival of
sound at
the second location from different directions. In embodiments, the dimension
may be
the difference between the timing of arrival of reflected sound versus sound
traveling
directly from the first location to the second location. In embodiments, the
dimension
may be the difference in the amplitude of the sound arriving at the second
location
from different directions. In embodiments, the dimension may be the difference

between the amplitude of reflected sound versus sound traveling directly from
the first
location to the second location. In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound
signature may associate a timing range for each incidence direction following
reflection relative to sound reaching each location without reflection. In
embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature may associate a timing
range for
each incidence direction following reflection relative to a time in which the
sound was
created. In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature may define a
preferential timing for reception of sound from a plurality of incidence
directions. In
embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature may define a preferential
order
for reception of sound from a plurality of incidence directions.
[0034] In
embodiments, the dimension may be a direction, intensity,
amplitude, attenuation, frequency, frequency distribution, pitch, time, time
lag, delay,
loudness at a frequency, clarity, timbre, arrival time, azimuth, elevation,
path length,
reverberation time (RI), early decay time (EDT), early to late sound index,
early
lateral energy fraction (LF), total relative sound level (G), integrated
energy, sound
pressure, early decay time, early to late arriving sound energy ratio,
definition, early
to total sound energy ratio, and the like. In embodiments, the dimension may
be a
direction defined by three spatial dimensions.
[0035] In
embodiments, the sound may be audible, inaudible, a multi-
frequency sound, and the like. In embodiments, the sound may be characterized
by a
single frequency.
[0036] In
embodiments, the parameters of the initiated sound may be
varied over time. In embodiments, the sound may be initiated using a speaker,
a
subwoofer, a speaker and a subwoofer, a tetrahedron speaker, a tetrahedron
speaker
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and a subwoofer, a speaker system with at least as many sides as a
tetrahedron, a
speaker system with at least as many sides as a tetrahedron, as well as a
subwoofer, a
dodecahedral speaker, a dodecahedral speaker and a subwoofer, a microphone, a
directional microphone, and the like.
[0037] In embodiments, the space may be occupied or unoccupied. In
embodiments, the space may be occupied by an audience. In embodiments, the
space
may be occupied by material approximating an audience.
[0038] In embodiments, the space may include both a stage and an
auditorium. In embodiments, the space may include both a performance location
and
a performance observation location. In embodiments, the space may include a
stage.
A first and second location may be located on the stage. In embodiments, the
space
may include only a stage. In embodiments, the space may include only a
performance
location. In embodiments, the space may be less than all the volume of the
structure
housing the space. In embodiments, the space may be a subset of the structure
housing the space. In embodiments, the space may be a Great Hall. In
embodiments,
the space may be an ante room, a choir box, a ball court, an organ church, a
Bach
organ church, a basilica, a baroque opera house, an opera house, a cathedral,
an
amphitheater, a conference room, an office, a gymnasium, a movie theater, a
vehicle
interior, an automobile interior, an aircraft interior, a train interior, a
marine interior, a
public space, an airport, a train station, a subway station, a hospital, and
the like.
[0039] In embodiments, the measured values may be represented by a
vector diagram. The length of the vector in the vector diagram may represent
loudness. The direction of the vector in the vector diagram may represent the
incident
angle of the incoming sound. The color of the vector in the vector diagram may

represent time lag. In embodiments, the sound signature may be represented as
time
series of distinct sound waves representing initial arrival of reflected sound
from
different directions. In embodiments, a preferred multi-dimensional sound
signature
may be determined by defining acceptable timing and amplitude ranges for a
series of
sound waves arriving at a location.
[0040] In embodiments, methods and systems for storing the multi-
dimensional sound signatures for each of the plurality of locations in
accordance with
various embodiments of the present invention may be provided. The methods and
systems may include creating a multi-dimensional sound signature composite for
a
space by determining a multi-dimensional sound signature for each of a
plurality of
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locations in the space, and storing the multi-dimensional sound signatures for
each of
the plurality of locations using a storage medium to form the multi-
dimensional sound
signature composite for the space. Each multi-dimensional sound signature may
be
determined by initiating a sound at a constant location in the space and
measuring
more than one dimension of the resulting sound at each of the plurality of
locations in
the space.
[0041] In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature
composite
may be a data record, a table, and the like. In embodiments, the multi-
dimensional
sound signature composite may be stored in a database. In embodiments, the
multi-
dimensional sound signatures in the multi-dimensional sound signature
composite
may associate a timing range for each incidence direction following reflection
relative
to sound reaching each location without reflection. In embodiments, the multi-
dimensional sound signatures in the multi-dimensional sound signature
composite
may associate a timing range for each incidence direction following reflection
relative
to a time in which the sound was created. In embodiments, the multi-
dimensional
sound signatures in the multi-dimensional sound signature composite may define
a
preferential timing for reception of sound from a plurality of incidence
directions. In
embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signatures in the multi-dimensional
sound
signature composite may define an amplitude range for each incidence
direction. In
embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signatures in the multi-dimensional
sound
signature composite may define a preferential order for reception of sound
from a
plurality of incidence directions. In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound

signature composite may include information about the tonal distribution of
sound
reaching the multiple locations from multiple incidence directions. In
embodiments,
the multi-dimensional sound signature composite may include information about
the
tonal distribution of sound reaching the multiple locations from a multiple
incidence
directions. The tonal distribution may include a high-frequency drop-off that
may be
greater than the masking effect of air.
[0042] In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature may
consist of multiple sound vectors. Each sound vector may represent the
incidence of
sound at the second location from a direction defined by three spatial
dimensions.
Each sound vector may include the time lag and loudness at a frequency from
the
direction. In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature may consist
of
multiple sound vectors. Each sound vector may represent the incidence of sound
at
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the second location from a direction defined by three spatial dimensions. Each
sound
vector may include the time lag and loudness from the direction. In
embodiments,
more than one dimension may include direction defined by three spatial
dimensions,
time lag and amplitude. In embodiments, more than one dimension may include
loudness amplitude and time-lag defined by three spatial dimensions. In
embodiments, the dimension may be the difference in the timing of arrival of
sound at
the second location from different directions. In embodiments, the dimension
may be
the difference between the timing of arrival of reflected sound versus sound
traveling
directly from the first location to the second location. In embodiments, the
dimension
may be the difference in the amplitude of the sound arriving at the second
location
from different directions. In embodiments, the dimension may be the difference

between the amplitude of reflected sound versus sound traveling directly from
the first
location to the second location. In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound
signature may associate a timing range for each incidence direction following
reflection relative to sound reaching each location without reflection. In
embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature may associate a timing
range for
each incidence direction following reflection relative to a time in which the
sound was
created. In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature may define a
preferential timing for reception of sound from a plurality of incidence
directions. In
embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature may define a preferential
order
for reception of sound from a plurality of incidence directions.
[00431 In
embodiments, the dimension may be a direction, intensity,
attenuation, frequency, frequency distribution, pitch, time, time lag, delay,
loudness at
a frequency, clarity, timbre, arrival time, azimuth, elevation; path length,
amplitude,
reverberation time (RT), early decay time (EDT), early to late sound index,
early
lateral energy fraction (LE), total relative sound level (G), integrated
energy, sound
pressure, early decay time, early to late arriving sound energy ratio,
definition, early
to total sound energy ratio, and the like. In embodiments, the dimension may
be a
direction defined by three spatial dimensions.
[00441 In
embodiments, the sound may be audible, inaudible, a multi-
frequency sound, and the like.
[0045] In
embodiments, the sound may be characterized by a single
frequency.
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[0046] In
embodiments, the space may be occupied or unoccupied. In
embodiments, the space may be occupied by an audience. In embodiments, the
space
may be occupied by material approximating an audience.
[0047] In
embodiments, the space may include both a stage and an
auditorium. In embodiments, the space may include both a performance location
and
a performance observation location. In embodiments, the space may include a
stage.
A first and second location may be located on the stage. In embodiments, the
space
may include only a stage. In embodiments, the space may include only a
performance
location. In embodiments, the space may be less than all the volume of the
structure
housing the space. In embodiments, the space may be a subset of the structure
housing the space. In embodiments, the space may be a Great Hall. In
embodiments, the space may be an ante room, a choir box, a ball court, an
organ
church, a Bach organ church, a basilica, a baroque opera house, an opera
house, a
cathedral, an amphitheater, a conference room, an office, a gymnasium, a movie

theater, a vehicle interior, an automobile interior, an aircraft interior, a
train interior, a
marine interior, a public space, an airport, a train station, a subway
station, a hospital,
and the like.
[0048] In
embodiments, the measured values may be represented by a
vector diagram. The length of the vector in the vector diagram may represent
loudness. The direction of the vector in the vector diagram may represent the
incident
angle of the incoming sound. The color of the vector in the vector diagram may

represent time lag. In embodiments, the sound signature may be represented as
time
series of distinct sound waves representing initial arrival of reflected sound
from
different directions. In embodiments, a preferred multi-dimensional sound
signature
may be determined by defining acceptable timing and amplitude ranges for a
series of
sound waves arriving at a location.
[0049] In
embodiments, methods and systems for storing the multi-
dimensional sound signatures for each of the plurality of locations in
accordance with
various embodiments of the present invention may be provided. The methods and
systems may include creating a multi-dimensional sound signature composite for
a
space by determining a multi-dimensional sound signature for each of a
plurality of
locations in the space, and storing the multi-dimensional sound signatures for
each of
the plurality of locations using a storage medium to form the multi-
dimensional sound
signature composite for the space. The multi-dimensional sound signature
composite
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may define a preferential order for reception of sound from a plurality of
incidence
directions. Each multi-dimensional sound signature may be determined by
initiating a
sound at a constant location in the space and measuring more than one
dimension of
the resulting sound at each of the plurality of locations in the space.
10050] In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature
composite
may be a data record, a table, and the like. In embodiments, the multi-
dimensional
sound signature composite may be stored in a database. In embodiments, the
multi-
dimensional sound signatures in the multi-dimensional sound signature
composite
may associate a timing range for each incidence direction following reflection
relative
to sound reaching each location without reflection. In embodiments, the multi-
dimensional sound signatures in the multi-dimensional sound signature
composite
may associate a timing range for each incidence direction following reflection
relative
to a time in which the sound was created. In embodiments, the multi-
dimensional
sound signatures in the multi-dimensional sound signature composite may define
a
preferential timing for reception of sound from a plurality of incidence
directions. In
embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signatures in the multi-dimensional
sound
signature composite may define an amplitude range for each incidence
direction. In
embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signatures in the multi-dimensional
sound
signature composite may define a preferential order for reception of sound
from a
plurality of incidence directions. In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound

signature composite may include information about the tonal distribution of
sound
reaching the multiple locations from multiple incidence directions. In
embodiments,
the multi-dimensional sound signature composite may include information about
the
tonal distribution of sound reaching the multiple locations from a multiple
incidence
directions. The tonal distribution may include a high-frequency drop-off that
may be
greater than the masking effect of air.
10051] In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature may
consist of multiple sound vectors. Each sound vector may represent the
incidence of
sound at the second location from a direction defined by three spatial
dimensions.
Each sound vector may include the time lag and loudness at a frequency from
the
direction. In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature may consist
of
multiple sound vectors. Each sound vector may represent the incidence of sound
at
the second location from a direction defined by three spatial dimensions. Each
sound
vector may include the time lag and loudness from the direction. In
embodiments,
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more than one dimension may include direction defined by three spatial
dimensions,
time lag and amplitude. In embodiments, more than one dimension may include
loudness amplitude and time-lag defined by three spatial dimensions. In
embodiments, the dimension may be the difference in the timing of arrival of
sound at
the second location from different directions. In embodiments, the dimension
may be
the difference between the timing of arrival of reflected sound versus sound
traveling
directly from the first location to the second location. In embodiments, the
dimension
may be the difference in the amplitude of the sound arriving at the second
location
from different directions. In embodiments, the dimension may be the difference

between the amplitude of reflected sound versus sound traveling directly from
the first
location to the second location. In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound
signature may associate a timing range for each incidence direction following
reflection relative to sound reaching each location without reflection. In
embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature may associate a timing
range for
each incidence direction following reflection relative to a time in which the
sound was
created. In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature may define a
preferential timing for reception of sound from a plurality of incidence
directions. In
embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature may define a preferential
order
for reception of sound from a plurality of incidence directions.
[0052] In
embodiments, the dimension may be a direction, intensity,
amplitude, attenuation, frequency, frequency distribution, pitch, time, time
lag, delay,
loudness at a frequency, clarity, timbre, arrival time, azimuth, elevation,
path length,
reverberation time (RT), early decay time (EDT), early to late sound index,
early
lateral energy fraction (LF), total relative sound level (G), integrated
energy, sound
pressure, early decay time, early to late arriving sound energy ratio,
definition, early
to total sound energy ratio, and the like. In embodiments, the dimension may
be a
direction defined by three spatial dimensions.
[00531 In
embodiments, the sound may be audible, inaudible, a multi-
frequency sound, and the like.
[00541 In
embodiments, the sound may be characterized by a single
frequency.
[0055] In
embodiments, the space may be occupied or unoccupied. In
embodiments, the space may be occupied by an audience, In embodiments, the
space
may be occupied by material approximating an audience,
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100561 In
embodiments, the space may include both a stage and an
auditorium. In embodiments, the space may include both a performance location
and
a performance observation location. In embodiments, the space may include a
stage.
A first and second location may be located on the stage. In embodiments, the
space
may include only a stage. In embodiments, the space may include only a
performance
location. In embodiments, the space may be less than all the volume of the
structure
housing the space. In embodiments, the space may be a subset of the structure
housing the space. In embodiments, the space may be a Great Hall. In
embodiments, the space may be an ante room, a choir box, a ball court, an
organ
church, a Bach organ church, a basilica, a baroque opera house, an opera
house, a
cathedral, an amphitheater, a conference room, an office, a gymnasium, a movie

theater, a vehicle interior, an automobile interior, an aircraft interior, a
train interior, a
marine interior, a public space, an airport, a train station, a subway
station, a hospital,
and the like.
[0057] In
embodiments, the measured values may be represented by a
vector diagram. The length of the vector in the vector diagram may represent
loudness. The direction of the vector in the vector diagram may represent the
incident
angle of the incoming sound. The color of the vector in the vector diagram may

represent time lag. In embodiments, the sound signature may be represented as
time
series of distinct sound waves representing initial arrival of reflected sound
from
different directions. In embodiments, a preferred multi-dimensional sound
signature
may be determined by defining acceptable timing and amplitude ranges for a
series of
sound waves arriving at a location. In embodiments, the space may be a great
hall, a
jewel box, and the like.
10058] In
embodiments, methods and systems for storing the multi-
dimensional sound signatures for a plurality of locations within the space in
respect of
sound initiated at a source location within the space may be provided. The
multi-
dimensional sound signatures may be stored in a multi-dimensional sound
signature
composite for a space.
100591 In
embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature composite
may be a data record, a table, and the like. In embodiments, the multi-
dimensional
sound signature composite may be stored in a database. In embodiments, the
multi-
dimensional sound signatures in the multi-dimensional sound signature
composite
may associate a timing range for each incidence direction following reflection
relative
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to sound reaching each location without reflection. In embodiments, the multi-
dimensional sound signatures in the multi-dimensional sound signature
composite
may associate a timing range for each incidence direction following reflection
relative
to a time in which the sound was created. In embodiments, the multi-
dimensional
sound signatures in the multi-dimensional sound signature composite may define
a
preferential timing for reception of sound from a plurality of incidence
directions. In
embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signatures in the multi-dimensional
sound
signature composite may define an amplitude range for each incidence
direction. In
embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signatures in the multi-dimensional
sound
signature composite may define a preferential order for reception of sound
from a
plurality of incidence directions. In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound

signature composite may include information about the tonal distribution of
sound
reaching the multiple locations from multiple incidence directions. In
embodiments,
the multi-dimensional sound signature composite may include information about
the
tonal distribution of sound reaching the multiple locations from a multiple
incidence
directions. The tonal distribution may include a high-frequency drop-off that
may be
greater than the masking effect of air.
[0060] In
embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature may
consist of multiple sound vectors. Each sound vector may represent the
incidence of
sound at the second location from a direction defined by three spatial
dimensions.
Each sound vector may include the time lag and loudness at a frequency from
the
direction. In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature may consist
of
multiple sound vectors. Each sound vector may represent the incidence of sound
at
the second location from a direction defined by three spatial dimensions. Each
sound
vector may include the time lag and loudness from the direction. In
embodiments,
more than one dimension may include direction defined by three spatial
dimensions,
time lag and amplitude. In embodiments, more than one dimension may include
loudness amplitude and time-lag defined by three spatial dimensions. In
embodiments, the dimension may be the difference in the timing of arrival of
sound at
the second location from different directions. In embodiments, the dimension
may be
the difference between the timing of arrival of reflected sound versus sound
traveling
directly from the first location to the second location. In embodiments, the
dimension
may be the difference in the amplitude of the sound arriving at the second
location
from different directions. In embodiments, the dimension may be the difference
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between the amplitude of reflected sound versus sound traveling directly from
the first
location to the second location. In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound
signature may associate a timing range for each incidence direction following
reflection relative to sound reaching each location without reflection. In
embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature may associate a timing
range for
each incidence direction following reflection relative to a time in which the
sound was
created. In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature may define a
preferential timing for reception of sound from a plurality of incidence
directions. In
embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature may define a preferential
order
for reception of sound from a plurality of incidence directions.
[0061] In
embodiments, the dimension may be a direction, intensity,
amplitude, attenuation, frequency, frequency distribution, pitch, time, time
lag, delay,
loudness at a frequency, clarity, timbre, arrival time, azimuth, elevation,
path length,
reverberation time (RT), early decay time (EDT), early to late sound index,
early
lateral energy fraction (LF), total relative sound level (G), integrated
energy, sound
pressure, early decay time, early to late arriving sound energy ratio,
definition, early
to total sound energy ratio, and the like. In embodiments, the dimension may
be a
direction defined by three spatial dimensions
[0062] In
embodiments, the sound may be audible, inaudible, a multi-
frequency sound, and the like.
10063] In
embodiments, the sound may be characterized by a single
frequency.
[0064] In
embodiments, the space may be occupied or unoccupied. In
embodiments, the space may be occupied by an audience. In embodiments, the
space
may be occupied by material approximating an audience.
[0065] In
embodiments, the space may include both a stage and an
auditorium. In embodiments, the space may include both a performance location
and
a performance observation location. In embodiments, the space may include a
stage.
A first and second location may be located on the stage. In embodiments, the
space
may include only a stage. In embodiments, the space may include only a
performance
location. In embodiments, the space may be less than all the volume of the
structure
housing the space. In embodiments, the space may be a subset of the structure
housing the space. In embodiments, the space may be a Great Hall. In
embodiments, the space may be an ante room, a choir box, a ball court, an
organ
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church, a Bach organ church, a basilica, a baroque opera house, an opera
house, a
cathedral, an amphitheater, a conference room, an office, a gymnasium, a movie

theater, a vehicle interior, an automobile interior, an aircraft interior, a
train interior, a
marine interior, a public space, an airport, a train station, a subway
station, a hospital,
and the like,
[00661 In embodiments, the measured values may be represented by a
vector diagram. The length of the vector in the vector diagram may represent
loudness. The direction of the vector in the vector diagram may represent the
incident
angle of the incoming sound. The color of the vector in the vector diagram may

represent time lag. In embodiments, the sound signature may be represented as
time
series of distinct sound waves representing initial arrival of reflected sound
from
different directions In embodiments, a preferred multi-dimensional sound
signature
may be determined by defining acceptable timing and amplitude ranges for a
series of
sound waves arriving at a location.
[0067] In embodiments, methods and systems for storing the multi-
dimensional sound signatures for a plurality of locations within the space in
respect of
sound initiated at a source location within the space may be provided. The
multi-
dimensional sound signatures may be stored in a multi-dimensional sound
signature
composite for a space. The multi-dimensional sound signature composite may
define
a preferential order for reception of sound from a plurality of incidence
directions.
[0068] In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature
composite
may be a data record, a table, and the like. In embodiments, the multi-
dimensional
sound signature composite may be stored in a database. In embodiments, the
multi-
dimensional sound signatures in the multi-dimensional sound signature
composite
may associate a timing range for each incidence direction following reflection
relative
to sound reaching each location without reflection. In embodiments, the multi-
dimensional sound signatures in the multi-dimensional sound signature
composite
may associate a timing range for each incidence direction following reflection
relative
to a time in which the sound was created. In embodiments, the multi-
dimensional
sound signatures in the multi-dimensional sound signature composite may define
a
preferential timing for reception of sound from a plurality of incidence
directions. In
embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signatures in the multi-dimensional
sound
signature composite may define an amplitude range for each incidence
direction. In
embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signatures in the multi-dimensional
sound
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signature composite may define a preferential order for reception of sound
from a
plurality of incidence directions. In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound

signature composite may include information about the tonal distribution of
sound
reaching the multiple locations from multiple incidence directions. In
embodiments,
the multi-dimensional sound signature composite may include information about
the
tonal distribution of sound reaching the multiple locations from a multiple
incidence
directions. The tonal distribution may include a high-frequency drop-off that
may be
greater than the masking effect of air.
[0069] In
embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature may
consist of multiple sound vectors. Each sound vector may represent the
incidence of
sound at the second location from a direction defined by three spatial
dimensions.
Each sound vector may include the time lag and loudness at a frequency from
the
direction. In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature may consist
of
multiple sound vectors. Each sound vector may represent the incidence of sound
at
the second location from a direction defined by three spatial dimensions. Each
sound
vector may include the time lag and loudness from the direction. In
embodiments,
more than one dimension may include direction defined by three spatial
dimensions,
time lag and amplitude. In embodiments, more than one dimension may include
loudness amplitude and time-lag defined by three spatial dimensions. In
embodiments, the dimension may be the difference in the timing of arrival of
sound at
the second location from different directions. In embodiments, the dimension
may be
the difference between the timing of arrival of reflected sound versus sound
traveling
directly from the first location to the second location. In embodiments, the
dimension
may be the difference in the amplitude of the sound arriving at the second
location
from different directions. In embodiments, the dimension may be the difference

between the amplitude of reflected sound versus sound traveling directly from
the first
location to the second location. In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound
signature may associate a timing range for each incidence direction following
reflection relative to sound reaching each location without reflection. In
embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature may associate a timing
range for
each incidence direction following reflection relative to a time in which the
sound was
created. In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature may define a
preferential timing for reception of sound from a plurality of incidence
directions. In
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embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature may define a preferential
order
for reception of sound from a plurality of incidence directions.
[0070] In
embodiments, the dimension may be a direction, intensity,
amplitude, attenuation, frequency, frequency distribution, pitch, time, time
lag, delay,
loudness at a frequency, clarity, timbre, arrival time, azimuth, elevation,
path length,
reverberation time (RT), early decay time (EDT), early to late sound index,
early
lateral energy fraction (LF), total relative sound level (G), integrated
energy, sound
pressure, early decay time, early to late arriving sound energy ratio,
definition, early
to total sound energy ratio, and the like. In embodiments, the dimension may
be a
direction defined by three spatial dimensions.
[0071] In
embodiments, the sound may be audible, inaudible, a multi-
frequency sound, and the like.
[00721 In
embodiments, the sound may be characterized by a single
frequency.
100731 In
embodiments, the space may be occupied or unoccupied. In
embodiments, the space may be occupied by an audience. In embodiments, the
space
may be occupied by material approximating an audience.
[0074] In
embodiments, the space may include both a stage and an
auditorium. In embodiments, the space may include both a performance location
and
a performance observation location, In embodiments, the space may include a
stage.
A first and second location may be located on the stage. In embodiments, the
space
may include only a stage. In embodiments, the space may include only a
performance
location, In embodiments, the space may be less than all the volume of the
structure
housing the space. In embodiments, the space may be a subset of the structure
housing the space. In embodiments, the space may be a Great Hall. In
embodiments, the space may be an ante room, a choir box, a ball court, an
organ
church, a Bach organ church, a basilica, a baroque opera house, an opera
house, a
cathedral, an amphitheater, a conference room, an office, a gymnasium, a movie

theater, a vehicle interior, an automobile interior, an aircraft interior, a
train interior, a
marine interior, a public space, an airport, a train station, a subway
station, a hospital,
and the like.
[0075] In
embodiments, the measured values may be represented by a
vector diagram. The length of the vector in the vector diagram may represent
loudness. The direction of the vector in the vector diagram may represent the
incident
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angle of the incoming sound. The color of the vector in the vector diagram may

represent time lag. In embodiments, the sound signature may be represented as
time
series of distinct sound waves representing initial arrival of reflected sound
from
different directions. In embodiments, a preferred multi-dimensional sound
signature
may be determined by defining acceptable timing and amplitude ranges for a
series of
sound waves arriving at a location.
[00761 In embodiments, methods and systems for storing the
measurements for each other location to form a multi-dimensional sound
signature
composite for the space may be provided. The methods and systems may include
initiating a sound at a first location in a space, measuring more than one
dimension of
the resulting sound at a plurality of other locations in the space, and
storing the
measurements for each other location in a storage medium to form a multi-
dimensional sound signature composite for the space.
100771 In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature
composite
may be a data record, a table, and the like. In embodiments, the multi-
dimensional
sound signature composite may be stored in a database. In embodiments, the
multi-
dimensional sound signatures in the multi-dimensional sound signature
composite
may associate a timing range for each incidence direction following reflection
relative
to sound reaching each location without reflection. In embodiments, the multi-
dimensional sound signatures in the multi-dimensional sound signature
composite
may associate a timing range for each incidence direction following reflection
relative
to a time in which the sound was created. In embodiments, the multi-
dimensional
sound signatures in the multi-dimensional sound signature composite may define
a
preferential timing for reception of sound from a plurality of incidence
directions. In
embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signatures in the multi-dimensional
sound
signature composite may define an amplitude range for each incidence
direction. In
embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signatures in the multi-dimensional
sound
signature composite may define a preferential order for reception of sound
from a
plurality of incidence directions. In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound

signature composite may include information about the tonal distribution of
sound
reaching the multiple locations from multiple incidence directions. In
embodiments,
the multi-dimensional sound signature composite may include information about
the
tonal distribution of sound reaching the multiple locations from a multiple
incidence
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directions. The tonal distribution may include a high-frequency drop-off that
may be
greater than the masking effect of air.
[0078] In
embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature may
consist of multiple sound vectors. Each sound vector may represent the
incidence of
sound at the second location from a direction defined by three spatial
dimensions.
Each sound vector may include the time lag and loudness at a frequency from
the
direction. In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature may consist
of
multiple sound vectors. Each sound vector may represent the incidence of sound
at
the second location from a direction defined by three spatial dimensions. Each
sound
vector may include the time lag and loudness from the direction. In
embodiments,
more than one dimension may include direction defined by three spatial
dimensions,
time lag and amplitude. In embodiments, more than one dimension may include
loudness amplitude and time-lag defined by three spatial dimensions. In
embodiments, the dimension may be the difference in the timing of arrival of
sound at
the second location from different directions. In embodiments, the dimension
may be
the difference between the timing of arrival of reflected sound versus sound
traveling
directly from the first location to the second location. In embodiments, the
dimension
may be the difference in the amplitude of the sound arriving at the second
location
from different directions. In embodiments, the dimension may be the difference

between the amplitude of reflected sound versus sound traveling directly from
the first
location to the second location. In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound
signature may associate a timing range for each incidence direction following
reflection relative to sound reaching each location without reflection. In
embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature may associate a timing
range for
each incidence direction following reflection relative to a time in which the
sound was
created. In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature may define a
preferential timing for reception of sound from a plurality of incidence
directions. In
embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature may define a preferential
order
for reception of sound from a plurality of incidence directions.
[0079] In
embodiments, the dimension may be a direction, intensity,
amplitude, attenuation, frequency, frequency distribution, pitch, time, time
lag, delay,
loudness at a frequency, clarity, timbre, arrival time, azimuth, elevation,
path length,
reverberation time (RT), early decay time (EDT), early to late sound index,
early
lateral energy fraction (I,F), total relative sound level (G), integrated
energy, sound
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pressure, early decay time, early to late arriving sound energy ratio,
definition, early
to total sound energy ratio, and the like. In embodiments, the dimension may
be a
direction defined by three spatial dimensions.
[0080] In
embodiments, the sound may be audible, inaudible, a multi-
frequency sound, and the like.
[0081] In
embodiments, the sound may be characterized by a single
frequency.
10082] In
embodiments, the space may be occupied or unoccupied. In
embodiments, the space may be occupied by an audience. In embodiments, the
space
may be occupied by material approximating an audience. In embodiments, the
space
may be a great hall, a jewel box, and the like.
[0083] In
embodiments, the space may include both a stage and an
auditorium. In embodiments, the space may include both a performance location
and
a performance observation location. In embodiments, the space may include a
stage
A first and second location may be located on the stage. In embodiments, the
space
may include only a stage. In embodiments, the space may include only a
performance
location. In embodiments, the space may be less than all the volume of the
structure
housing the space. In embodiments, the space may be a subset of the structure
housing the space. In embodiments, the space may be a Great Hall. In
embodiments, the space may be an ante room, a choir box, a ball court, an
organ
church, a Bach organ church, a basilica, a baroque opera house, an opera
house, a
cathedral, an amphitheater, a conference room, an office, a gymnasium, a movie

theater, a vehicle interior, an automobile interior, an aircraft interior, a
train interior, a
marine interior, a public space, an airport, a train station, a subway
station, a hospital,
and the like.
[0084] In
embodiments, the measured values may be represented by a
vector diagram. The length of the vector in the vector diagram may represent
loudness. The direction of the vector in the vector diagram may represent the
incident
angle of the incoming sound. The color of the vector in the vector diagram may

represent time lag. In embodiments, the sound signature may be represented as
time
series of distinct sound waves representing initial arrival of reflected sound
from
different directions. In embodiments, a preferred multi-dimensional sound
signature
may be determined by defining acceptable timing and amplitude ranges for a
series of
sound waves arriving at a location.
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[0085] In embodiments, methods and systems for storing the
measurements for each other location to form a multi-dimensional sound
signature
composite for the space may be provided The methods and systems may include
initiating a sound at a first location in a space, measuring more than one
dimension of
=the resulting sound at a plurality of other locations in the space, and
storing the
measurements for each other location in a storage medium to form a multi-
dimensional sound signature composite for the space. The multi-dimensional
sound
signature composite may define a preferential order for reception of sound
from a
plurality of incidence directions. In embodiments, the space may be a great
hall, a
jewel box, and the like.
[00861 In embodiments, the above stated methods may be repeated at 15

degree increments. In embodiments, the above stated methods may be repeated at

increments of 15 degrees approximately. In embodiments, the angular separation

granulation for vector representation may be 15 degrees.
[00871 In embodiments, methods and systems for storing the multi-
dimensional sound signatures in accordance with various embodiments of the
present
invention may be provided. The methods and systems may include creating a
multi-
dimensional sound signature composite for a space by determining a plurality
of
multi-dimensional sound signatures for a location in the space, and storing
the multi-
dimensional sound signatures using a storage medium to form the multi-
dimensional
sound signature composite for the space. Each multi-dimensional sound
signature
may be determined by initiating a sound at one of a plurality of other
locations in the
space and measuring more than one dimension of the resulting sound at the
location in
the space.
[0088] In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature
composite
may be a data record, a table, and the like. In embodiments, the multi-
dimensional
sound signature composite may be stored in a database. In embodiments, the
multi-
dimensional sound signatures in the multi-dimensional sound signature
composite
may associate a timing range for each incidence direction following reflection
relative
to sound reaching each location without reflection. In embodiments, the multi-
dimensional sound signatures in the multi-dimensional sound signature
composite
may associate a timing range for each incidence direction following reflection
relative
to a time in which the sound was created. In embodiments, the multi-
dimensional
sound signatures in the multi-dimensional sound signature composite may define
a
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preferential timing for reception of sound from a plurality of incidence
directions. In
embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signatures in the multi-dimensional
sound
signature composite may define an amplitude range for each incidence
direction. In
embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signatures in the multi-dimensional
sound
signature composite may define a preferential order for reception of sound
from a
plurality of incidence directions. In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound

signature composite may include information about the tonal distribution of
sound
reaching the multiple locations from multiple incidence directions. In
embodiments,
the multi-dimensional sound signature composite may include information about
the
tonal distribution of sound reaching the multiple locations from a multiple
incidence
directions. The tonal distribution may include a high-frequency drop-off that
may be
greater than the masking effect of air.
[0089] In
embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature may
consist of multiple sound vectors. Each sound vector may represent the
incidence of
sound at the second location from a direction defined by three spatial
dimensions.
Each sound vector may include the time lag and loudness at a frequency from
the
direction. In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature may consist
of
multiple sound vectors. Each sound vector may represent the incidence of sound
at
the second location from a direction defined by three spatial dimensions. Each
sound
vector may include the time lag and loudness from the direction. In
embodiments,
more than one dimension may include direction defined by three spatial
dimensions,
time lag and amplitude. In embodiments, more than one dimension may include
loudness amplitude and time-lag defined by three spatial dimensions. In
embodiments, the dimension may be the difference in the timing of arrival of
sound at
the second location from different directions. In embodiments, the dimension
may be
the difference between the timing of arrival of reflected sound versus sound
traveling
directly from the first location to the second location. In embodiments, the
dimension
may be the difference in the amplitude of the sound arriving at the second
location
from different directions. In embodiments, the dimension may be the difference

between the amplitude of reflected sound versus sound traveling directly from
the first
location to the second location. In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound
signature may associate a timing range for each incidence direction following
reflection relative to sound reaching each location without reflection. In
embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature may associate a timing
range for
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each incidence direction following reflection relative to a time in which the
sound was
created. In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature may define a
preferential timing for reception of sound from a plurality of incidence
directions. In
embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature may define a preferential
order
for reception of sound from a plurality of incidence directions.
[0090] In
embodiments, the dimension may be a direction, intensity,
amplitude, attenuation, frequency, frequency distribution, pitch, time, time
lag, delay,
loudness at a frequency, clarity, timbre, arrival time, azimuth, elevation,
path length,
reverberation time (RT), early decay time (EDT), early to late sound index,
early
lateral energy fraction (LF), total relative sound level (G), integrated
energy, sound
pressure, early decay time, early to late arriving sound energy ratio,
definition, early
to total sound energy ratio, and the like. In embodiments, the dimension may
be a
direction defined by three spatial dimensions.
[0091] In
embodiments, the sound may be audible, inaudible, a multi-
frequency sound, and the like.
[0092] In
embodiments, the sound may be characterized by a single
frequency. In embodiments, the sound may not be initiated but may be a sound
source inherent to the space. In embodiments, the sound may not be initiated
but may
be generated by at least one sound source inherent to the space. In
embodiments, the
sound may be initiated by at least one sound source inherent to the space.
[0093] In
embodiments, the space may be occupied or unoccupied. In
embodiments, the space may be occupied by an audience. In embodiments, the
space
may be occupied by material approximating an audience. In embodiments, the
space
may be a great hall, a jewel box, and the like.
[0094] In
embodiments, the space may include both a stage and an
auditorium. In embodiments, the space may include both a performance location
and
a performance observation location. In embodiments, the space may include a
stage.
A first and second location may be located on the stage. In embodiments, the
space
may include only a stage. In embodiments, the space may include only a
performance
location. In embodiments, the space may be less than all the volume of the
structure
housing the space. In embodiments, the space may be a subset of the structure
housing the space. In embodiments, the space may be a Great Hall. In
embodiments, the space may be an ante room, a choir box, a ball court, an
organ
church, a Bach organ church, a basilica, a baroque opera house, an opera
house, a
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cathedral, an amphitheater, a conference room, an office, a gymnasium, a movie

theater, a vehicle interior, an automobile interior, an aircraft interior, a
train interior, a
marine interior, a public space, an airport, a train station, a subway
station, a hospital,
and the like.
[0095] In embodiments, the measured values may be represented by a
vector diagram. The length of the vector in the vector diagram may represent
loudness. The direction of the vector in the vector diagram may represent the
incident
angle of the incoming sound. The color of the vector in the vector diagram may

represent time lag. In embodiments, the sound signature may be represented as
time
series of distinct sound waves representing initial arrival of reflected sound
from
different directions. In embodiments, a preferred multi-dimensional sound
signature
may be determined by defining acceptable timing and amplitude ranges for a
series of
sound waves arriving at a location.
[0096] In embodiments, the above stated methods may be repeated at 15

degree increments. In embodiments, the above stated methods may be repeated at

increments of 15 degrees approximately. In embodiments, the angular separation

granulation for vector representation may be 15 degrees.
[0097] In embodiments, methods and systems for storing the multi-
dimensional sound signatures to form the multi-dimensional sound signature
composite for the space may be provided. The methods and systems may include
creating a multi-dimensional sound signature composite for a space, and
storing the
multi-dimensional sound signatures using a storage medium to form the multi-
dimensional sound signature composite for the space. The multi-dimensional
sound
signature composite may define a preferential order for reception of sound
from a
plurality of incidence directions, by determining a plurality of multi-
dimensional
sound signatures for a location in the space. Each multi-dimensional sound
signature
may be determined by initiating a sound at one of a plurality of other
locations in the
space and measuring more than one dimension of the resulting sound at the
location in
the space.
[0098] In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature
composite
may be a data record, a table, and the like. In embodiments, the multi-
dimensional
sound signature composite may be stored in a database. In embodiments, the
multi-
dimensional sound signatures in the multi-dimensional sound signature
composite
may associate a timing range for each incidence direction following reflection
relative
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to sound reaching each location without reflection. In embodiments, the multi-
dimensional sound signatures in the multi-dimensional sound signature
composite
may associate a timing range for each incidence direction following reflection
relative
to a time in which the sound was created. In embodiments, the multi-
dimensional
sound signatures in the multi-dimensional sound signature composite may define
a
preferential timing for reception of sound from a plurality of incidence
directions. In
embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signatures in the multi-dimensional
sound
signature composite may define an amplitude range for each incidence
direction. In
embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signatures in the multi-dimensional
sound
signature composite may define a preferential order for reception of sound
from a
plurality of incidence directions. In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound

signature composite may include information about the tonal distribution of
sound
reaching the multiple locations from multiple incidence directions. In
embodiments,
the multi-dimensional sound signature composite may include information about
the
tonal distribution of sound reaching the multiple locations from a multiple
incidence
directions. The tonal distribution may include a high-frequency drop-off that
may be
greater than the masking effect of air.
[0099] In
embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature may
consist of multiple sound vectors. Each sound vector may represent the
incidence of
sound at the second location from a direction defined by three spatial
dimensions.
Each sound vector may include the time lag and loudness at a frequency from
the
direction. In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature may consist
of
multiple sound vectors. Each sound vector may represent the incidence of sound
at
the second location from a direction defined by three spatial dimensions. Each
sound
vector may include the time lag and loudness from the direction. In
embodiments,
more than one dimension may include direction defined by three spatial
dimensions,
time lag and amplitude. In embodiments, more than one dimension may include
loudness amplitude and time-lag defined by three spatial dimensions. In
embodiments, the dimension may be the difference in the timing of arrival of
sound at
the second location from different directions. In embodiments, the dimension
may be
the difference between the timing of arrival of reflected sound versus sound
traveling
directly from the first location to the second location. In embodiments, the
dimension
may be the difference in the amplitude of the sound arriving at the second
location
from different directions. In embodiments, the dimension may be the difference
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between the amplitude of reflected sound versus sound traveling directly from
the first
location to the second location. In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound
signature may associate a timing range for each incidence direction following
reflection relative to sound reaching each location without reflection. In
embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature may associate a timing
range for
each incidence direction following reflection relative to a time in which the
sound was
created. In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature may define a
preferential timing for reception of sound from a plurality of incidence
directions. In
embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature may define a preferential
order
for reception of sound from a plurality of incidence directions.
[00100] In embodiments, the dimension may be a direction, intensity,
amplitude, attenuation, frequency, frequency distribution, pitch, time, time
lag, delay,
loudness at a frequency, clarity, timbre, arrival time, azimuth, elevation,
path length,
reverberation time (RT), early decay time (EDT), early to late sound index,
early
lateral energy fraction (LF), total relative sound level (G), integrated
energy, sound
pressure, early to late arriving sound energy ratio, definition, early to
total sound
energy ratio, and the like. In embodiments, the dimension may be a direction
defined
by three spatial dimensions.
[00101] In embodiments, the sound may be audible, inaudible, a multi-
frequency sound, and the like.
[00102] In embodiments, the sound may be characterized by a single
frequency. In embodiments, the sound may not be initiated but may be a sound
source inherent to the space. In embodiments, the sound may not be initiated
but may
be generated by at least one sound source inherent to the space. In
embodiments, the
sound may be initiated by at least one sound source inherent to the space.
[00103] In embodiments, the space may be occupied or unoccupied. In
embodiments, the space may be occupied by an audience. In embodiments, the
space
may be occupied by material approximating an audience. In embodiments, the
space
may be a great hall, a jewel box, and the like.
[00104] In embodiments, the space may include both a stage and an
auditorium. In embodiments, the space may include both a performance location
and
a performance observation location. In embodiments, the space may include a
stage.
A first and second location may be located on the stage. In embodiments, the
space
may include only a stage. In embodiments, the space may include only a
performance
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location. In embodiments, the space may be less than all the volume of the
structure
housing the space. In embodiments, the space may be a subset of the structure
housing the space. In embodiments, the space may be a Great Hall. In
embodiments, the space may be an ante room, a choir box, a ball court, an
organ
church, a Bach organ church, a basilica, a baroque opera house, an opera
house, a
cathedral, an amphitheater, a conference room, an office, a gymnasium, a movie

theater, a vehicle interior, an automobile interior, an aircraft interior, a
train interior, a
marine interior, a public space, an airport, a train station, a subway
station, a hospital,
and the like.
[00105] In embodiments, the measured values may be represented by a
vector diagram. The length of the vector in the vector diagram may represent
loudness. The direction of the vector in the vector diagram may represent the
incident
angle of the incoming sound. The color of the vector in the vector diagram may

represent time lag. In embodiments, the sound signature may be represented as
time
series of distinct sound waves representing initial arrival of reflected sound
from
different directions. In embodiments, a preferred multi-dimensional sound
signature
may be determined by defining acceptable timing and amplitude ranges for a
series of
sound waves arriving at a location.
[00106] In embodiments, the above stated methods may be repeated at 15
degree increments. In embodiments, the above stated methods may be repeated at

increments of 15 degrees approximately. In embodiments, the angular separation

granulation for vector representation may be 15 degrees.
[00107] In embodiments, methods and systems for storing the multi-
dimensional sound signatures for a location within the space in respect of
sound
initiated at a plurality of source locations within the space may be provided.
The
multi-dimensional sound signatures may be stored in a multi-dimensional sound
signature composite for a space.
100108] In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature composite
may be a data record, a table, and the like. In embodiments, the multi-
dimensional
sound signature composite may be stored in a database. In embodiments, the
multi-
dimensional sound signatures in the multi-dimensional sound signature
composite
may associate a timing range for each incidence direction following reflection
relative
to sound reaching each location without reflection. In embodiments, the multi-
dimensional sound signatures in the multi-dimensional sound signature
composite
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may associate a timing range for each incidence direction following reflection
relative
to a time in which the sound was created. In embodiments, the multi-
dimensional
sound signatures in the multi-dimensional sound signature composite may define
a
preferential timing for reception of sound from a plurality of incidence
directions. In
embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signatures in the multi-dimensional
sound
signature composite may define an amplitude range for each incidence
direction. In
embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signatures in the multi-dimensional
sound
signature composite may define a preferential order for reception of sound
from a
plurality of incidence directions. In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound

signature composite may include information about the tonal distribution of
sound
reaching the multiple locations from multiple incidence directions. In
embodiments,
the multi-dimensional sound signature composite may include information about
the
tonal distribution of sound reaching the multiple locations from a multiple
incidence
directions, The tonal distribution may include a high-frequency drop-off that
may be
greater than the masking effect of air.
[00109] In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature may
consist of multiple sound vectors. Each sound vector may represent the
incidence of
sound at the second location from a direction defined by three spatial
dimensions.
Each sound vector may include the time lag and loudness at a frequency from
the
direction. In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature may consist
of
multiple sound vectors. Each sound vector may represent the incidence of sound
at
the second location from a direction defined by three spatial dimensions. Each
sound
vector may include the time lag and loudness from the direction. In
embodiments,
more than one dimension may include direction defined by three spatial
dimensions,
time lag and amplitude. In embodiments, more than one dimension may include
loudness amplitude and time-lag defined by three spatial dimensions. In
embodiments, the dimension may be the difference in the timing of arrival of
sound at
the second location from different directions. In embodiments, the dimension
may be
the difference between the timing of arrival of reflected sound versus sound
traveling
directly from the first location to the second location. In embodiments, the
dimension
may be the difference in the amplitude of the sound arriving at the second
location
from different directions, In embodiments, the dimension may be the difference

between the amplitude of reflected sound versus sound traveling directly from
the first
location to the second location. In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound
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signature may associate a timing range for each incidence direction following
reflection relative to sound reaching each location without reflection. In
embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature may associate a timing
range for
each incidence direction following reflection relative to a time in which the
sound was
created. In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature may define a
preferential timing for reception of sound from a plurality of incidence
directions. In
embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature may define a preferential
order
for reception of sound from a plurality of incidence directions.
[001101 In embodiments, the dimension may be a direction, intensity,
amplitude, attenuation, frequency, frequency distribution, pitch, time, time
lag, delay,
loudness at a frequency, clarity, timbre, arrival time, azimuth, elevation,
path length,
reverberation time (RT), early decay time (EDT), early to late sound index,
early
lateral energy fraction (LF), total relative sound level (G), integrated
energy, sound
pressure, early to late arriving sound energy ratio, definition, early to
total sound
energy ratio, and the like. In embodiments, the dimension may be a direction
defined
by three spatial dimensions.
1001111 In embodiments, the sound may be audible, inaudible, a multi-
frequency sound, and the like.
[00112] In embodiments, the sound may be characterized by a single
frequency. In embodiments, the sound may not be initiated but may be a sound
source inherent to the space. In embodiments, the sound may not be initiated
but may
be generated by at least one sound source inherent to the space. In
embodiments, the
sound may be initiated by at least one sound source inherent to the space.
[00113] In embodiments, the space may be occupied or unoccupied. In
embodiments, the space may be occupied by an audience. In embodiments, the
space
may be occupied by material approximating an audience. In embodiments, the
space
may be a great hall, a jewel box, and the like.
1001141 In embodiments, the space may include both a stage and an
auditorium. In embodiments, the space may include both a performance location
and
a performance observation location. In embodiments, the space may include a
stage.
A first and second location may be located on the stage. In embodiments, the
space
may include only a stage. In embodiments, the space may include only a
performance
location. In embodiments, the space may be less than all the volume of the
structure
housing the space. In embodiments, the space may be a subset of the structure
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housing the space. In embodiments, the space may be a Great Hall. In
embodiments, the space may be an ante room, a choir box, a ball court, an
organ
church, a Bach organ church, a basilica, a baroque opera house, an opera
house, a
cathedral, an amphitheater, a conference room, an office, a gymnasium, a movie

theater, a vehicle interior, an automobile interior, an aircraft interior, a
train interior, a
marine interior, a public space, an airport, a train station, a subway
station, a hospital,
and the like,
[00115] In embodiments, the measured values may be represented by a
vector diagram. The length of the vector in the vector diagram may represent
loudness. The direction of the vector in the vector diagram may represent the
incident
angle of the incoming sound. The color of the vector in the vector diagram may

represent time lag. In embodiments, the sound signature may be represented as
time
series of distinct sound waves representing initial arrival of reflected sound
from
different directions. In embodiments, a preferred multi-dimensional sound
signature
may be determined by defining acceptable timing and amplitude ranges for a
series of
sound waves arriving at a location.
[00116] In embodiments, the above stated methods may be repeated at 15
degree increments. In embodiments, the above stated methods may be repeated at

increments of 15 degrees approximately. In embodiments, the angular separation

granulation for vector representation may be 15 degrees.
[00117] In embodiments, methods and systems for storing the multi-
dimensional sound signatures for a location within the space in respect of
sound
initiated at a plurality of source locations within the space may be provided.
The
multi-dimensional sound signatures may be stored in a multi-dimensional sound
signature composite for a space. The multi-dimensional sound signatures may
define
a preferential order for reception of sound from a plurality of incidence
directions.
[00118] In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature composite
may be a data record, a table, and the like. In embodiments, the multi-
dimensional
sound signature composite may be stored in a database. In embodiments, the
multi-
dimensional sound signatures in the multi-dimensional sound signature
composite
may associate a timing range for each incidence direction following reflection
relative
to sound reaching each location without reflection. In embodiments, the multi-
dimensional sound signatures in the multi-dimensional sound signature
composite
may associate a timing range for each incidence direction following reflection
relative
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to a time in which the sound was created. In embodiments, the multi-
dimensional
sound signatures in the multi-dimensional sound signature composite may define
a
preferential timing for reception of sound from a plurality of incidence
directions. In
embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signatures in the multi-dimensional
sound
signature composite may define an amplitude range for each incidence
direction. In
embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signatures in the multi-dimensional
sound
signature composite may define a preferential order for reception of sound
from a
plurality of incidence directions. In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound

signature composite may include information about the tonal distribution of
sound
reaching the multiple locations from multiple incidence directions. In
embodiments,
the multi-dimensional sound signature composite may include information about
the
tonal distribution of sound reaching the multiple locations from a multiple
incidence
directions. The tonal disfribution may include a high-frequency drop-off that
may be
greater than the masking effect of air.
[001191 In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature may
consist of multiple sound vectors. Each sound vector may represent the
incidence of
sound at the second location from a direction defined by three spatial
dimensions
Each sound vector may include the time lag and loudness at a frequency from
the
direction. In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature may consist
of
multiple sound vectors. Each sound vector may represent the incidence of sound
at
the second location from a direction defined by three spatial dimensions. Each
sound
vector may include the time lag and loudness from the direction. In
embodiments,
more than one dimension may include direction defined by three spatial
dimensions,
time lag and amplitude. In embodiments, more than one dimension may include
loudness amplitude and time-lag defined by three spatial dimensions. In
embodiments, the dimension may be the difference in the timing of arrival of
sound at
the second location from different directions. In embodiments, the dimension
may be
the difference between the timing of arrival of reflected sound versus sound
traveling
directly from the first location to the second location, In embodiments, the
dimension
may be the difference in the amplitude of the sound arriving at the second
location
from different directions. In embodiments, the dimension may be the difference

between the amplitude of reflected sound versus sound traveling directly from
the first
location to the second location. In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound
signature may associate a timing range for each incidence direction following
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reflection relative to sound reaching each location without reflection. In
embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature may associate a timing
range for
each incidence direction following reflection relative to a time in which the
sound was
created. In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature may define a
preferential timing for reception of sound from a plurality of incidence
directions. In
embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature may define a preferential
order
for reception of sound from a plurality of incidence directions.
[00120] In embodiments, the dimension may be a direction, intensity,
attenuation, frequency, frequency distribution, pitch, time, time lag, delay,
loudness at
a frequency, clarity, timbre, arrival time, azimuth, elevation, path length,
reverberation time (RT), early decay time (EDT), early to late sound index,
early
lateral energy fraction (LF), total relative sound level (G), integrated
energy, sound
pressure, early to late arriving sound energy ratio, definition, early to
total sound
energy ratio, and the like. In embodiments, the dimension may be a direction
defined
by three spatial dimensions.
[00121] In embodiments, the sound may be audible, inaudible, a multi-
frequency sound, and the like.
[00122] In embodiments, the sound may be characterized by a single
frequency. in embodiments, the sound may not be initiated but may be a sound
source inherent to the space. In embodiments, the sound may not be initiated
but may
be generated by at least one sound source inherent to the space. In
embodiments, the
sound may be initiated by at least one sound source inherent to the space.
[00123] In embodiments, the space may be occupied or unoccupied. In
embodiments, the space may be occupied by an audience. In embodiments, the
space
may be occupied by material approximating an audience. In embodiments, the
space
may be a great hall, a jewel box, and the like.
[00124] In embodiments, the space may include both a stage and an
auditorium. In embodiments, the space may include both a performance location
and
a performance observation location. In embodiments, the space may include a
stage.
A first and second location may be located on the stage. In embodiments, the
space
may include only a stage. In embodiments, the space may include only a
performance
location. In embodiments, the space may be less than all the volume of the
structure
housing the space. In embodiments, the space may be a subset of the structure
housing the space. In embodiments, the space may be a Great Hall. In
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embodiments, the space may be an ante room, a choir box, a ball court, an
organ
church, a Bach organ church, a basilica, a baroque opera house, an opera
house, a
cathedral, an amphitheater, a conference room, an office, a gymnasium, a movie

theater, a vehicle interior, an automobile interior, an aircraft interior, a
train interior, a
marine interior, a public space, an airport, a train station, a subway
station, a hospital,
and the like.
[00125] In embodiments, the measured values may be represented by a
vector diagram. The length of the vector in the vector diagram may represent
loudness. The direction of the vector in the vector diagram may represent the
incident
angle of the incoming sound. The color of the vector in the vector diagram may

represent time lag. In embodiments, the sound signature may be represented as
time
series of distinct sound waves representing initial arrival of reflected sound
from
different directions. In embodiments, a preferred multi-dimensional sound
signature
may be determined by defining acceptable timing and amplitude ranges for a
series of
sound waves arriving at a location.
1001261 In embodiments, the above stated methods may be repeated at 15
degree increments. In embodiments, the above stated methods may be repeated at

increments of 15 degrees approximately. In embodiments, the angular separation

granulation for vector representation may be 15 degrees.
1001271 In embodiments, methods and systems for storing the
measurements to form a multi-dimensional sound signature composite for the
space
may be provided. The methods and systems may include measuring more than one
dimension of the sound at a location in a space resulting from sound initiated
at a
plurality of other locations in the space, and storing the measurements in a
storage
medium to form a multi-dimensional sound signature composite for the space.
1001281 In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature composite
may be a data record, a table, and the like. In embodiments, the multi-
dimensional
sound signature composite may be stored in a database. In embodiments, the
multi-
dimensional sound signatures in the multi-dimensional sound signature
composite
may associate a timing range for each incidence direction following reflection
relative
to sound reaching each location without reflection. In embodiments, the multi-
dimensional sound signatures in the multi-dimensional sound signature
composite
may associate a timing range for each incidence direction following reflection
relative
to a time in which the sound was created. In embodiments, the multi-
dimensional
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sound signatures in the multi-dimensional sound signature composite may define
a
preferential timing for reception of sound from a plurality of incidence
directions. In
embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signatures in the multi-dimensional
sound
signature composite may define an amplitude range for each incidence
direction. In
embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signatures in the multi-dimensional
sound
signature composite may define a preferential order for reception of sound
from a
plurality of incidence directions. In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound

signature composite may include information about the tonal distribution of
sound
reaching the multiple locations from multiple incidence directions. In
embodiments,
the multi-dimensional sound signature composite may include information about
the
tonal distribution of sound reaching the multiple locations from a multiple
incidence
directions. The tonal distribution may include a high-frequency drop-off that
may be
greater than the masking effect of air.
1001291 In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature may
consist of multiple sound vectors. Each sound vector may represent the
incidence of
sound at the second location from a direction defined by three spatial
dimensions.
Each sound vector may include the time lag and loudness at a frequency from
the
direction. In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature may consist
of
multiple sound vectors. Each sound vector may represent the incidence of sound
at
the second location from a direction defined by three spatial dimensions. Each
sound
vector may include the time lag and loudness from the direction. In
embodiments,
more than one dimension may include direction defined by three spatial
dimensions,
time lag and amplitude. In embodiments, more than one dimension may include
loudness amplitude and time-lag defined by three spatial dimensions. In
embodiments, the dimension may be the difference in the timing of arrival of
sound at
the second location from different directions. In embodiments, the dimension
may be
the difference between the timing of arrival of reflected sound versus sound
traveling
directly from the first location to the second location. In embodiments, the
dimension
may be the difference in the amplitude of the sound arriving at the second
location
from different directions. In embodiments, the dimension may be the difference

between the amplitude of reflected sound versus sound traveling directly from
the first
location to the second location. In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound
signature may associate a timing range for each incidence direction following
reflection relative to sound reaching each location without reflection. In
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embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature may associate a timing
range for
each incidence direction following reflection relative to a time in which the
sound was
created. In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature may define a
preferential timing for reception of sound from a plurality of incidence
directions. In
embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature may define a preferential
order
for reception of sound from a plurality of incidence directions.
[00130] In embodiments, the dimension may be a direction, intensity,
amplitude, attenuation, frequency, frequency distribution, pitch, time, time
lag, delay,
loudness at a frequency, clarity, timbre, arrival time, azimuth, elevation,
path length,
reverberation time (RT), early decay time (EDT), early to late sound index,
early
lateral energy fraction (LF), total relative sound level (G), integrated
energy, sound
pressure, early to late arriving sound energy ratio, definition, early to
total sound
energy ratio, and the like. In embodiments, the dimension may be a direction
defined
by three spatial dimensions.
[00131] In embodiments, the sound may be audible, inaudible, a multi-
frequency sound, and the like.
[001321 In embodiments, the sound may be characterized by a single
frequency. In embodiments, the sbund may not be initiated but may be a sound
source inherent to the space. In embodiments, the sound may not be initiated
but may
be generated by at least one sound source inherent to the space. In
embodiments, the
sound may be initiated by at least one sound source inherent to the space.
[001331 In embodiments, the space may be occupied or unoccupied. In
embodiments, the space may be occupied by an audience. In embodiments, the
space
may be occupied by material approximating an audience. In embodiments, the
space
may be a great hall, a jewel box, and the like.
[00134] In embodiments, the space may include both a stage and an
auditorium. In embodiments, the space may include both a performance location
and
a performance observation location. In embodiments, the space may include a
stage.
A first and second location may be located on the stage. In embodiments, the
space
may include only a stage. In embodiments, the space may include only a
performance
location. In embodiments, the space may be less than all the volume of the
structure
housing the space. In embodiments, the space may be a subset of the structure
housing the space. In embodiments, the space may be a Great Hall. In
embodiments, the space may be an ante room, a choir box, a ball court, an
organ
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church, a Bach organ church, a basilica, a baroque opera house, an opera
house, a
cathedral, an amphitheater, a conference room, an office, a gymnasium, a movie

theater, a vehicle interior, an automobile interior, an aircraft interior, a
train interior, a
marine interior, a public space, an airport, a train station, a subway
station, a hospital,
and the like.
[00135] In embodiments, the measured values may be represented by a
vector diagram. The length of the vector in the vector diagram may represent
loudness. The direction of the vector in the vector diagram may represent the
incident
angle of the incoming sound. The color of the vector in the vector diagram may

represent time lag. In embodiments, the sound signature may be represented as
time
series of distinct sound waves representing initial arrival of reflected sound
from
different directions. In embodiments, a preferred multi-dimensional sound
signature
may be determined by defining acceptable timing and amplitude ranges for a
series of
sound waves arriving at a location.
1001361 In embodiments, the above stated methods may be repeated at 15
degree increments. In embodiments, the above stated methods may be repeated at

increments of 15 degrees approximately. In embodiments, the angular separation

granulation for vector representation may be 15 degrees.
[00137] In embodiments, methods and systems for storing the
measurements to form a multi-dimensional sound signature composite for the
space
may be provided. The methods and systems may include measuring more than one
dimension of the sound at a location in a space resulting from sound initiated
at a
plurality of other locations in the space and storing the measurements in a
storage
medium to form a multi-dimensional sound signature composite for the space.
The
multi-dimensional sound signature composite may define a preferential order
for
reception of sound from a plurality of incidence directions.
[001381 In embodiments, methods and systems for storing the multi-
dimensional sound signatures to form the multi-dimensional sound signature
composite for the space may be provided. The methods and systems may include
creating a multi-dimensional sound signature composite for a space and storing
the
multi-dimensional sound signatures using a storage medium to form the multi-
dimensional sound signature composite for the space The multi-dimensional
sound
signature composite for a space may be created by determining a plurality of
multi-
dimensional sound signatures for a location in the space, and determining a
multi-
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dimensional sound signature for each of a plurality of locations in the space.
Each
multi-dimensional sound signature may be determined by initiating a sound at
one of
a plurality of other locations in the space and measuring more than one
dimension of
the resulting sound at the location in the space. Each multi-dimensional sound

signature may be determined by initiating a sound at a constant location in
the space
and measuring more than one dimension of the resulting sound at each of the
plurality
of locations in the space.
[00139] In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature composite
may be a data record, a table, and the like. In embodiments, the multi-
dimensional
sound signature composite may be stored, in a database. In embodiments, the
multi-
dimensional sound signatures in the multi-dimensional sound signature
composite
may associate a timing range for each incidence direction following reflection
relative
to sound reaching each location without reflection. In embodiments, the multi-
dimensional sound signatures in the multi-dimensional sound signature
composite
may associate a timing range for each incidence direction following reflection
relative
to a time in which the sound was created. In embodiments, the multi-
dimensional
sound signatures in the multi-dimensional sound signature composite may define
a
preferential timing for reception of sound from a plurality of incidence
directions. In
embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signatures in the multi-dimensional
sound
signature composite may define an amplitude range for each incidence
direction. In
embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signatures in the multi-dimensional
sound
signature composite may define a preferential order for reception of sound
from a
plurality of incidence directions. In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound

signature composite may include information about the tonal distribution of
sound
reaching the multiple locations from multiple incidence directions. In
embodiments,
the multi-dimensional sound signature composite may include information about
the
tonal distribution of sound reaching the multiple locations from a multiple
incidence
directions. The tonal distribution may include a high-frequency drop-off that
may be
greater than the masking effect of air.
[00140] In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature may
consist of multiple sound vectors. Each sound vector may represent the
incidence of
sound at the second location from a direction defined by three spatial
dimensions.
Each sound vector may include the time lag and loudness at a frequency from
the
direction. In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature may consist
of
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multiple sound vectors. Each sound vector may represent the incidence of sound
at
the second location from a direction defined by three spatial dimensions. Each
sound
vector may include the time lag and loudness from the direction. In
embodiments,
more than one dimension may include direction defined by three spatial
dimensions,
time lag and amplitude. In embodiments, more than one dimension may include
loudness amplitude and time-lag defined by three spatial dimensions. In
embodiments, the dimension may be the difference in the timing of arrival of
sound at
the second location from different directions. In embodiments, the dimension
may be
the difference between the timing of arrival of reflected sound versus sound
traveling
directly from the first location to the second location. In embodiments, the
dimension
may be the difference in the amplitude of the sound arriving at the second
location
from different directions. In embodiments, the dimension may be the difference

between the amplitude of reflected sound versus sound traveling directly from
the first
location to the second location. In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound
signature may associate a timing range for each incidence direction following
reflection relative to sound reaching each location without reflection. In
embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature may associate a timing
range for
each incidence direction following reflection relative to a time in which the
sound was
created. In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature may define a
preferential timing for reception of sound from a plurality of incidence
directions. In
embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature may define a preferential
order
for reception of sound from a plurality of incidence directions.
[00141] In embodiments, the dimension may be a direction, intensity,
amplitude, attenuation, frequency, frequency distribution, pitch, time, time
lag, delay,
loudness at a frequency, clarity, timbre, arrival time, azimuth, elevation,
path length,
reverberation time (RT), early decay time (EDT), early to late sound index,
early
lateral energy fraction (LF), total relative sound level (G), integrated
energy, sound
pressure, early to late arriving sound energy ratio, definition, early to
total sound
energy ratio, and the like In embodiments, the dimension may be a direction
defined
by three spatial dimensions.
[00142] In embodiments, the sound may be audible, inaudible, a multi-
frequency sound, and the like.
[00143] In embodiments, the sound may be characterized by a single
frequency.
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[00144] In embodiments, the space may be occupied or unoccupied. In
embodiments, the space may be occupied by an audience. In embodiments, the
space
may be occupied by material approximating an audience.
[00145] In embodiments, the space may include both a stage and an
auditorium. In embodiments, the space may include both a performance location
and
a performance observation location. In embodiments, the space may include a
stage.
A first and second location may be located on the stage. In embodiments, the
space
may include only a stage. In embodiments, the space may include only a
performance
location. In embodiments, the space may be less than all the volume of the
structure
housing the space. In embodiments, the space may be a subset of the structure
housing the space. In embodiments, the space may be a Great Hall. In
embodiments, the space may be an ante room, a choir box, a ball court, an
organ
church, a Bach organ church, a basilica, a baroque opera house, an opera
house, a
cathedral, an amphitheater, a conference room, an office, a gymnasium, a movie

theater, a vehicle interior, an automobile interior, an aircraft interior, a
train interior, a
marine interior, a public space, an airport, a train station, a subway
station, a hospital,
and the like.
[00146] In embodiments, the measured values may be represented by a
vector diagram. The length of the vector in the vector diagram may represent
loudness. The direction of the vector in the vector diagram may represent the
incident
angle of the incoming sound. The color of the vector in the vector diagram may

represent time lag. In embodiments, the sound signature may be represented as
time
series of distinct sound waves representing initial arrival of reflected sound
from
different directions. In embodiments, a preferred multi-dimensional sound
signature
may be determined by defining acceptable timing and amplitude ranges for a
series of
sound waves arriving at a location.
[00147] In embodiments, the above stated methods may be repeated at 15
degree increments. In embodiments, the above stated methods may be repeated at

increments of 15 degrees approximately. In embodiments, the angular separation

granulation for vector representation may be 15 degrees.
[00148] In embodiments, methods and systems for storing the multi-
dimensional sound signatures to form the multi-dimensional sound signature
composite for the space may be provided. The methods and systems may include
creating a multi-dimensional sound signature composite for a space and storing
the
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multi-dimensional sound signatures using a storage medium to form the multi-
dimensional sound signature composite for the space. The multi-dimensional
sound
signature composite may define a preferential order for reception of sound
from a
plurality of incidence directions. The multi-dimensional sound signature
composite
may be created by determining a plurality of multi-dimensional sound
signatures for a
location in the space and determining a multi-dimensional sound signature for
each of
a plurality of locations in the space. Each multi-dimensional sound signature
may be
determined by initiating a sound at one of a plurality of other locations in
the space
and measuring more than one dimension of the resulting sound at the location
in the
space. Each multi-dimensional sound signature may be determined by initiating
a
sound at a constant location in the space and measuring more than one
dimension of
the resulting sound at each of the plurality of locations in the space.
[00149] In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature composite
may be a data record, a table, and the like. In embodiments, the multi-
dimensional
sound signature composite may be stored in a database. In embodiments, the
multi-
dimensional sound signatures in the multi-dimensional sound signature
composite
may associate a timing range for each incidence direction following reflection
relative
to sound reaching each location without reflection. In embodiments, the multi-
dimensional sound signatures in the multi-dimensional sound signature
composite
may associate a timing range for each incidence direction following reflection
relative
to a time in which the sound was created. In embodiments, the multi-
dimensional
sound signatures in the multi-dimensional sound signature composite may define
a
preferential timing for reception of sound from a plurality of incidence
directions. In
embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signatures in the multi-dimensional
sound
signature composite may define an amplitude range for each incidence
direction. In
embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signatures in the multi-dimensional
sound
signature composite may define a preferential order for reception of sound
from a
plurality of incidence directions. In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound

signature composite may include information about the tonal distribution of
sound
reaching the multiple locations from multiple incidence directions. In
embodiments,
the multi-dimensional sound signature composite may include information about
the
tonal distribution of sound reaching the multiple locations from a multiple
incidence
directions. The tonal distribution may include a high-frequency drop-off that
may be
greater than the masking effect of air.
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[091501 In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature may
consist of multiple sound vectors. Each sound vector may represent the
incidence of
sound at the second location from a direction defined by three spatial
dimensions.
Each sound vector may include the time lag and loudness at a frequency from
the
direction. In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature may consist
of
multiple sound vectors. Each sound vector may represent the incidence of sound
at
the second location from a direction defined by three spatial dimensions. Each
sound
vector may include the time lag and loudness from the direction. In
embodiments,
more than one dimension may include direction defined by three spatial
dimensions,
time lag and amplitude. In embodiments, more than one dimension may include
loudness amplitude and time-lag defined by three spatial dimensions. In
embodiments, the dimension may be the difference in the timing of arrival of
sound at
the second location from different directions. In embodiments, the dimension
may be
the difference between the timing of arrival of reflected sound versus sound
traveling
directly from the first location to the second location. In embodiments, the
dimension
may be the difference in the amplitude of the sound arriving at the second
location
from different directions. In embodiments, the dimension may be the difference

between the amplitude of reflected sound versus sound traveling directly from
the first
location to the second location. In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound
signature may associate a timing range for each incidence direction following
reflection relative to sound reaching each location without reflection. In
embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature may associate a timing
range for
each incidence direction following reflection relative to a time in which the
sound was
created. In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature may define a
preferential timing for reception of sound from a plurality of incidence
directions. In
embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature may define a preferential
order
for reception of sound from a plurality of incidence directions.
[001511 In embodiments, the dimension may be a direction, intensity,
amplitude, attenuation, frequency, frequency distribution, pitch, time, time
lag, delay,
loudness at a frequency, clarity, timbre, arrival time, azimuth, elevation,
path length,
reverberation time (RT), early decay time (EDT), early to late sound index,
early
lateral energy fraction (LF), total relative sound level (G), integrated
energy, sound
pressure, early to late arriving sound energy ratio, definition, early to
total sound
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energy ratio, and the like. In embodiments, the dimension may be a direction
defined
by three spatial dimensions.
[00152] In embodiments, the sound may be audible, inaudible, a multi-
frequency sound, and the like.
[00153] In embodiments, the sound may be characterized by a single
frequency.
[00154] In embodiments, the space may be occupied or unoccupied. In
embodiments, the space may be occupied by an audience. In embodiments, the
space
may be occupied by material approximating an audience,
[00155] In embodiments, the space may include both a stage and an
auditorium. In embodiments, the space may include both a performance location
and
a performance observation location. In embodiments, the space may include a
stage.
A first and second location may be located on the stage. In embodiments, the
space
may include only a stage. In embodiments, the space may include only a
performance
location. In embodiments, the space may be less than all the volume of the
structure
housing the space. In embodiments, the space may be a subset of the structure
housing the space. In embodiments, the space may be a Great Hall. In
embodiments, the space may be an ante room, a choir box, a ball court, an
organ
church, a Bach organ church, a basilica, a baroque opera house, an opera
house, a
cathedral, an amphitheater, a conference room, an office, a gymnasium, a movie

theater, a vehicle interior, an automobile interior, an aircraft interior, a
train interior, a
marine interior, a public space, an airport, a train station, a subway
station, a hospital,
and the like.
[00156] In embodiments, the measured values may be represented by a
vector diagram. The length of the vector in the vector diagram may represent
loudness. The direction of the vector in the vector diagram may represent the
incident
angle of the incoming sound. The color of the vector in the vector diagram may

represent time lag. In embodiments, the sound signature may be represented as
time
series of distinct sound waves representing initial arrival of reflected sound
from
different directions. In embodiments, a preferred multi-dimensional sound
signature
may be determined by defining acceptable timing and amplitude ranges for a
series of
sound waves arriving at a location.
[00157] In embodiments, the above stated methods may be repeated at 15
degree increments. In embodiments, the above stated methods may be repeated at
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increments of 15 degrees approximately. In embodiments, the angular separation

granulation for vector representation may be 15 degrees.
[00158] In embodiments, methods and systems for storing multi-
dimensional sound signatures for a location within the space in respect of
sound
initiated at a plurality of source locations within the space may be provided.
The
multi-dimensional sound signatures for the location may be stored in the multi-

dimensional sound signature composite. In embodiments, methods and systems for

storing multi-dimensional sound signatures for a plurality of locations within
the
space in respect of sound initiated at a source location within the space may
be
provided. The multi-dimensional sound signatures for the plurality of
locations may
be stored in the multi-dimensional sound signature composite.
[00159] In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature composite
may be a data record, a table, and the like. In embodiments, the multi-
dimensional
sound signature composite may be stored in a database. In embodiments, the
multi-
dimensional sound signatures in the multi-dimensional sound signature
composite
may associate a timing range for each incidence direction following reflection
relative
to sound reaching each location without reflection. In embodiments, the multi-
dimensional sound signatures in the multi-dimensional sound signature
composite
may associate a timing range for each incidence direction following reflection
relative
to a time in which the sound was created. In embodiments, the multi-
dimensional
sound signatures in the multi-dimensional sound signature composite may define
a
preferential timing for reception of sound from a plurality of incidence
directions. In
embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signatures in the multi-dimensional
sound
signature composite may define an amplitude range for each incidence
direction. In
embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signatures in the multi-dimensional
sound
signature composite may define a preferential order for reception of sound
from a
plurality of incidence directions. In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound

signature composite may include information about the tonal distribution of
sound
reaching the multiple locations from multiple incidence directions. In
embodiments,
the multi-dimensional sound signature composite may include information about
the
tonal distribution of sound reaching the multiple locations from a multiple
incidence
directions. The tonal distribution may include a high-frequency drop-off that
may be
greater than the masking effect of air.
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[001601 In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature may
consist of multiple sound vectors. Each sound vector may represent the
incidence of
sound at the second location from a direction defined by three spatial
dimensions,
Each sound vector may include the time lag and loudness at a frequency from
the
direction. In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature may consist
of
multiple sound vectors. Each sound vector may represent the incidence of sound
at
the second location from a direction defined by three spatial dimensions. Each
sound
vector may include the time lag and loudness from the direction. In
embodiments,
more than one dimension may include direction defined by three spatial
dimensions,
time lag and amplitude. In embodiments, more than one dimension may include
loudness amplitude and time-lag defined by three spatial dimensions. In
embodiments, the dimension may be the difference in the timing of arrival of
sound at
the second location from different directions, In embodiments, the dimension
may be
the difference between the timing of arrival of reflected sound versus sound
traveling
directly from the first location to the second location. In embodiments, the
dimension
may be the difference in the amplitude of the sound arriving at the second
location
from different directions. In embodiments, the dimension may be the difference

between the amplitude of reflected sound versus sound traveling directly from
the first
location to the second location. In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound
signature may associate a timing range for each incidence direction following
reflection relative to sound reaching each location without reflection. In
embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature may associate a timing
range for
each incidence direction following reflection relative to a time in which the
sound was
created. In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature may define a
preferential timing for reception of sound from a plurality of incidence
directions. In
embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature may define a preferential
order
for reception of sound from a plurality of incidence directions.
[00161] In embodiments, the dimension may be a direction, intensity,
amplitude, attenuation, frequency, frequency distribution, pitch, time, time
lag, delay,
loudness at a frequency, clarity, timbre, arrival time, azimuth, elevation,
path length,
reverberation time (RT), early decay time (EDT), early to late sound index,
early
lateral energy fraction (LF), total relative sound level (G), integrated
energy, sound
pressure, early to late arriving sound energy ratio, definition, early to
total sound
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energy ratio, and the like. In embodiments, the dimension may be a direction
defined
by three spatial dimensions.
[00162] In embodiments, the sound may be audible, inaudible, a multi-
frequency sound, and the like.
[00163] In embodiments, the sound may be characterized by a single
frequency,
[00164] In embodiments, the space may be occupied or unoccupied. In
embodiments, the space may be occupied by an audience. In embodiments, the
space
may be occupied by material approximating an audience.
[00165] In embodiments, the space may include both a stage and an
auditorium. In embodiments, the space may include both a performance location
and
a performance observation location. In embodiments, the space may include a
stage.
A first and second location may be located on the stage. In embodiments, the
space
may include only a stage. In embodiments, the space may include only a
performance
location. In embodiments, the space may be less than all the volume of the
structure
housing the space. In embodiments, the space may be a subset of the structure
housing the space. In embodiments, the space may be a Great Hall. In
embodiments, the space may be an ante room, a choir box, a ball court, an
organ
church, a Bach organ church, a basilica, a baroque opera house, an opera
house, a
cathedral, an amphitheater, a conference room, an office, a gymnasium, a movie

theater, a vehicle interior, an automobile interior, an aircraft interior, a
train interior, a
marine interior, a public space, an airport, a train station, a subway
station, a hospital,
and the like,
[00166] In embodiments, the measured values may be represented by a
vector diagram. The length of the vector in the vector diagram may represent
loudness. The direction of the vector in the vector diagram may represent the
incident
angle of the incoming sound. The color of the vector in the vector diagram may

represent time lag. In embodiments, the sound signature may be represented as
time
series of distinct sound waves representing initial arrival of reflected sound
from
different directions. In embodiments, a preferred multi-dimensional sound
signature
may be determined by defining acceptable timing and amplitude ranges for a
series of
sound waves arriving at a location.
1001671 In embodiments, the above stated methods may be repeated at 15
degree increments. In embodiments, the above stated methods may be repeated at
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increments of 15 degrees approximately. In embodiments, the angular separation

granulation for vector representation may be 15 degrees.
1001681 In embodiments, methods and systems for storing the multi-
dimensional sound signatures for a location within the space in respect of
sound
initiated at a plurality of source locations within the space may be provided.
The
multi-dimensional sound signatures may be stored in a multi-dimensional sound
signature composite for a space. The multi-dimensional sound signature
composite
may define a preferential order for reception of sound from a plurality of
incidence
directions In embodiments, methods and system for storing the multi-
dimensional
sound signatures for a plurality of locations within the space in respect of
sound
initiated at a source location within the space may be provided.
[001691 In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature composite
may be a data record, a table, and the like. In embodiments, the multi-
dimensional
sound signature composite may be stored in a database. In embodiments, the
multi-
dimensional sound signatures in the multi-dimensional sound signature
composite
may associate a timing range for each incidence direction following reflection
relative
to sound reaching each location without reflection. In embodiments, the multi-
dimensional sound signatures in the multi-dimensional sound signature
composite
may associate a timing range for each incidence direction following reflection
relative
to a time in which the sound was created. In embodiments, the multi-
dimensional
sound signatures in the multi-dimensional sound signature composite may define
a
preferential timing for reception of sound from a plurality of incidence
directions. In
embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signatures in the multi-dimensional
sound
signature composite may define an amplitude range for each incidence
direction. In
embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signatures in the multi-dimensional
sound
signature composite may define a preferential order for reception of sound
from a
plurality of incidence directions. In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound

signature composite may include information about the tonal distribution of
sound
reaching the multiple locations from multiple incidence directions. In
embodiments,
the multi-dimensional sound signature composite may include information about
the
tonal distribution of sound reaching the multiple locations from a multiple
incidence
directions. The tonal distribution may include a high-frequency drop-off that
may be
greater than the masking effect of air.
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[00170] In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature may
consist of multiple sound vectors. Each sound vector may represent the
incidence of
sound at the second location from a direction defined by three spatial
dimensions.
Each sound vector may include the time lag and loudness at a frequency from
the
direction. In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature may consist
of
multiple sound vectors. Each sound vector may represent the incidence of sound
at
the second location from a direction defined by three spatial dimensions. Each
sound
vector may include the time lag and loudness from the direction. In
embodiments,
more than one dimension may include direction defined by three spatial
dimensions,
time lag and amplitude. In embodiments, more than one dimension may include
loudness amplitude and time-lag defined by three spatial dimensions. In
embodiments, the dimension may be the difference in the timing of arrival of
sound at
the second location from different directions. In embodiments, the dimension
may be
the difference between the timing of arrival of reflected sound versus sound
traveling
directly from the first location to the second location. In embodiments, the
dimension
may be the difference in the amplitude of the sound arriving at the second
location
from different directions. In embodiments, the dimension may be the difference

between the amplitude of reflected sound versus sound traveling directly from
the first
location to the second location. In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound
signature may associate a timing range for each incidence direction following
reflection relative to sound reaching each location without reflection. In
embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature may associate a timing
range for
each incidence direction following reflection relative to a time in which the
sound was
created. In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature may define a
preferential timing for reception of sound from a plurality of incidence
directions. In
embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature may define a preferential
order
for reception of sound from a plurality of incidence directions.
[00171] In embodiments, the dimension may be a direction, intensity,
amplitude, attenuation, frequency, frequency distribution, pitch, time, time
lag, delay,
loudness at a frequency, clarity, timbre, arrival time, azimuth, elevation,
path length,
reverberation time (RT), early decay time (EDT), early to late sound index,
early
lateral energy fraction (LF), total relative sound level (G), integrated
energy, sound
pressure, early to late arriving sound energy ratio, definition, early to
total sound
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energy ratio, and the like. In embodiments, the dimension may be a. direction
defined
by three spatial dimensions.
[001721 In embodiments, the sound may be audible, inaudible, a multi
-
frequency sound, and the like.
100173] In embodiments, the sound may be characterized by a single
frequency.
1001741 In embodiments, the space may be occupied or unoccupied. In
embodiments, the space may be occupied by an audience. In embodiments, the
space
may be occupied by material approximating an audience.
[00175] In embodiments, the space may include both a stage and an
auditorium. In embodiments, the space may include both a performance location
and
a performance observation location. In embodiments, the space may include a
stage.
A first and second location may be located on the stage. In embodiments, the
space
may include only a stage. In embodiments, the space may include only a
performance
location. In embodiments, the space may be less than all the volume of the
structure
housing the space. In embodiments, the space may be a subset of the structure
housing the space. In embodiments, the space may be a Great Hall. In
embodiments, the space may be an ante room, a choir box, a ball court, an
organ
church, a Bach organ church, a basilica, a baroque opera house, an opera
house, a
cathedral, an amphitheater, a conference room, an office, a gymnasium, a movie

theater, a vehicle interior, an automobile interior, an aircraft interior, a
train interior, a
marine interior, a public space, an airport, a train station, a subway
station, a hospital,
and the like.
[00176] In embodiments, the measured values may be represented by a
vector diagram. The length of the vector in the vector diagram may represent
loudness. The direction of the vector in the vector diagram may represent the
incident
angle of the incoming sound. The color of the vector in the vector diagram may

represent time lag. In embodiments, the sound signature may be represented as
time
series of distinct sound waves representing initial arrival of reflected sound
from
different directions. In embodiments, a preferred multi-dimensional sound
signature
may be determined by defining acceptable timing and amplitude ranges for a
series of
sound waves arriving at a location.
[00177] In embodiments, the above stated methods may be repeated at 15
degree increments. In embodiments, the above stated methods may be repeated at
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increments of 15 degrees approximately. In embodiments, the angular separation

granulation for vector representation may be 15 degrees.
[00178] In embodiments, methods and systems for storing the
measurements to form a multi-dimensional sound signature composite for the
space
may be provided. The methods and systems may include measuring more than one
dimension of the sound at a location in a space resulting from sound initiated
at a
plurality of other locations in the space, initiating a sound at a first
location in a space
and measuring more than one dimension of the resulting sound at a plurality of
other
locations in the space, and storing the measurements in a storage medium to
form a
multi-dimensional sound signature composite for the space.
[00179] In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature composite
may be a data record, a table, and the like. In embodiments, the multi-
dimensional
sound signature composite may be stored in a database. In embodiments, the
multi-
dimensional sound signatures in the multi-dimensional sound signature
composite
may associate a timing range for each incidence direction following reflection
relative
to sound reaching each location without reflection. In embodiments, the multi-
dimensional sound signatures in the multi-dimensional sound signature
composite
may associate a timing range for each incidence direction following reflection
relative
to a time in which the sound was created. In embodiments, the multi-
dimensional
sound signatures in the multi-dimensional sound signature composite may define
a
preferential timing for reception of sound from a plurality of incidence
directions. In
embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signatures in the multi-dimensional
sound
signature composite may define an amplitude range for each incidence
direction. In
embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signatures in the multi-dimensional
sound
signature composite may define a preferential order for reception of sound
from a
plurality of incidence directions. In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound

signature composite may include information about the tonal distribution of
sound
reaching the multiple locations from multiple incidence directions. In
embodiments,
the multi-dimensional sound signature composite may include information about
the
tonal distribution of sound reaching the multiple locations from a multiple
incidence
directions. The tonal distribution may include a high-frequency drop-off that
may be
greater than the masking effect of air.
[00180] In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature may
consist of multiple sound vectors. Each sound vector may represent the
incidence of
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sound at the second location from a direction defined by three spatial
dimensions.
Each sound vector may include the time lag and loudness at a frequency from
the
direction. In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature may consist
of
multiple sound vectors. Each sound vector may represent the incidence of sound
at
the second location from a direction defined by three spatial dimensions. Each
sound
vector may include the time lag and loudness from the direction. In
embodiments,
more than one dimension may include direction defined by three spatial
dimensions,
time lag and amplitude. In embodiments, more than one dimension may include
loudness amplitude and time-lag defined by three spatial dimensions. In
embodiments, the dimension may be the difference in the timing of arrival of
sound at
the second location from different directions. In embodiments, the dimension
may be
the difference between the timing of arrival of reflected sound versus sound
traveling
directly from the first location to the second location. In embodiments, the
dimension
may be the difference in the amplitude of the sound arriving at the second
location
from different directions. In embodiments, the dimension may be the difference

between the amplitude of reflected sound versus sound traveling directly from
the first
location to the second location. In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound
signature may associate a timing range for each incidence direction following
reflection relative to sound reaching each location without reflection. In
embodiments, the multi-diinensional sound signature may associate a timing
range for
each incidence direction following reflection relative to a time in which the
sound was
created. In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature may define a
preferential timing for reception of sound from a plurality of incidence
directions. In
embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature may define a preferential
order
for reception of sound from a plurality of incidence directions.
[00181] In embodiments, the dimension may be a direction, intensity,
amplitude, attenuation, frequency, frequency distribution, pitch, time, time
lag, delay,
loudness at a frequency, clarity, timbre, arrival time, azimuth, elevation,
path length,
reverberation time (RT), early decay time (EDT), early to late sound index,
early
lateral energy fraction (LF), total relative sound level (G), integrated
energy, sound
pressure, early to late arriving sound energy ratio, definition, early to
total sound
energy ratio, and the like. In embodiments, the dimension may be a direction
defined
by three spatial dimensions.
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1001821 In embodiments, the sound may be audible, inaudible, a multi-
frequency sound, and the like.
1001831 In embodiments, the sound may be characterized by a single
frequency.
[001841 In embodiments, the space may be occupied or unoccupied. In
embodiments, the space may be occupied by an audience. In embodiments, the
space
may be occupied by material approximating an audience.
[001851 In embodiments, the space may include both a stage and an
auditorium. In embodiments, the space may include both a performance location
and
a performance observation location. In embodiments, the space may include a
stage.
A first and second location may be located on the stage. In embodiments, the
space
may include only a stage. In embodiments, the space may include only a
performance
location. In embodiments, the space may be less than all the volume of the
structure
housing the space. In embodiments, the space may be a subset of the structure
housing the space. In embodiments, the space may be a Great Hall. In
embodiments, the space may be an ante room, a choir box, a ball court, an
organ
church, a Bach organ church, a basilica, a baroque opera house, an opera
house, a
cathedral, an amphitheater, a conference room, an office, a gymnasium, a movie

theater, a vehicle interior, an automobile interior, an aircraft interior, a
train interior, a
marine interior, a public space, an airport, a train station, a subway
station, a hospital,
and the like.
[001861 In embodiments, the measured values may be represented by a
vector diagram. The length of the vector in the vector diagram may represent
loudness. The direction of the vector in the vector diagram may represent the
incident
angle of the incoming sound. The color of the vector in the vector diagram may

represent time lag. In embodiments, the sound signature may be represented as
time
series of distinct sound waves representing initial arrival of reflected sound
from
different directions. In embodiments, a preferred multi-dimensional sound
signature
may be determined by defining acceptable timing and amplitude ranges for a
series of
sound waves arriving at a location.
[001871 In embodiments, the above stated methods may be repeated at 15
degree increments. In embodiments, the above stated methods may be repeated at

increments of 15 degrees approximately. In embodiments, the angular separation

granulation for vector representation may be 15 degrees.
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[00188] In embodiments, methods and systems for storing the
measurements to form a multi-dimensional sound signature composite for the
space.
The methods and systems may include measuring more than one dimension of the
sound at a location in a space resulting from sound initiated at a plurality
of other
locations in the space, initiating a sound at a first location in a space and
measuring
more than one dimension of the resulting sound at a plurality of other
locations in the
space, and storing the measurements in a storage medium to form a multi-
dimensional
sound signature composite for the space. The multi-dimensional sound signature

composite may define a preferential order for reception of sound from a
plurality of
incidence directions.
[00189] In embodiments, methods and systems for storing the multi-
dimensional sound signature in accordance with various embodiments of the
present
invention may be provided_ The methods and systems may include determining a
multi-dimensional sound signature for a location within a hypothetical space
by
computing and storing the multi-dimensional sound signature in a storage
medium.
The computing of the multi-dimensional sound signature may include simulating
the
initiation of a sound at a first location in the space and measuring more than
one
dimension of the resulting sound at a second location in the hypothetical
space. Such
simulation may be performed using a computer processor.
[00190] In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature composite
may be a data record, a table, and the like. In embodiments, the multi-
dimensional
sound signature composite may be stored in a database_ In embodiments, the
multi-
dimensional sound signatures in the multi-dimensional sound signature
composite
may associate a timing range for each incidence direction following reflection
relative
to sound reaching each location without reflection. In embodiments, the multi-
dimensional sound signatures in the multi-dimensional sound signature
composite
may associate a timing range for each incidence direction following reflection
relative
to a time in which the sound was created. In embodiments, the multi-
dimensional
sound signatures in the multi-dimensional sound signature composite may define
a
preferential timing for reception of sound from a plurality of incidence
directions. In
embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signatures in the multi-dimensional
sound
signature composite may define an amplitude range for each incidence
direction. In
embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signatures in the multi-dimensional
sound
signature composite may define a preferential order for reception of sound
from a
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plurality of incidence directions. In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound

signature composite may include information about the tonal distribution of
sound
reaching the multiple locations from multiple incidence directions. In
embodiments,
the multi-dimensional sound signature composite may include information about
the
tonal distribution of sound reaching the multiple locations from a multiple
incidence
directions, The tonal distribution may include a high-frequency drop-off that
may be
greater than the masking effect of air.
[001911 In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature may
consist of multiple sound vectors. Each sound vector may represent the
incidence of
sound at the second location from a direction defined by three spatial
dimensions.
Each sound vector may include the time lag and loudness at a frequency from
the
direction. In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature may consist
of
multiple sound vectors. Each sound vector may represent the incidence of sound
at
the second location from a direction defined by three spatial dimensions. Each
sound
vector may include the time lag and loudness from the direction. In
embodiments,
more than one dimension may include direction defined by three spatial
dimensions,
time lag and amplitude_ In embodiments, more than one dimension may include
loudness amplitude and time-lag defined by three spatial dimensions. In
embodiments, the dimension may be the difference in the timing of arrival of
sound at
the second location from different directions. In embodiments, the dimension
may be
the difference between the timing of arrival of reflected sound versus sound
traveling
directly from the first location to the second location. In embodiments, the
dimension
may be the difference in the amplitude of the sound arriving at the second
location
from different directions. In embodiments, the dimension may be the difference

between the amplitude of reflected sound versus sound traveling directly from
the first
location to the second location. In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound
signature may associate a timing range for each incidence direction following
reflection relative to sound reaching each location without reflection. In
embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature may associate a timing
range for
each incidence direction following reflection relative to a time in which the
sound was
created. In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature may define a
preferential timing for reception of sound from a plurality of incidence
directions. In
embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature may define a preferential
order
for reception of sound from a plurality of incidence directions.
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[00192] In embodiments, the dimension may be a direction, intensity,
amplitude, attenuation, frequency, frequency distribution, pitch, time, time
lag, delay,
loudness at a frequency, clarity, timbre, arrival time, azimuth, elevation,
path length,
reverberation time (RT), early decay time (EDT), early to late sound index,
early
lateral energy fraction (LF), total relative sound level (G), integrated
energy, sound
pressure, early to late arriving sound energy ratio, definition, early to
total sound
energy ratio, and the like. In embodiments, the dimension may be a direction
defined
by three spatial dimensions.
[001931 In embodiments, the sound may be audible, inaudible, a multi
frequency sound, and the like,
100194] In embodiments, the sound may be characterized by a single
frequency. In embodiments, the sound may not be initiated but may be a sound
source inherent to the space. In embodiments, the sound may not be initiated
but may
be generated by at least one sound source inherent to the space. In
embodiments, the
sound may be initiated by at least one sound source inherent to the space.
1001951 In embodiments, the space may be occupied or unoccupied. In
embodiments, the space may be occupied by an audience. In embodiments, the
space
may be occupied by material approximating an audience.
[00196] In embodiments, the space may include both a stage and an
auditorium. In embodirnents, the space may include both a performance location
and
a performance observation location. In embodiments, the space may include a
stage.
A first and second location may be located on the stage. In embodiments, the
space
may include only a stage. In embodiments, the space may include only a
performance
location. In embodiments, the space may be less than all the volume of the
structure
housing the space. In embodiments, the space may be a subset of the structure
housing the space. In embodiments, the space may be a Great Hall. In
embodiments, the space may be an ante room, a choir box, a ball court, an
organ
church, a Bach organ church, a basilica, a baroque opera house, an opera
house, a
cathedral, an amphitheater, a conference room, an office, a gymnasium, a movie

theater, a vehicle interior, an automobile interior, an aircraft interior, a
train interior, a
marine interior, a public space, an airport, a train station, a subway
station, a hospital,
and the like.
[00197] In embodiments, the measured values may be represented by a
vector diagram. The length of the vector in the vector diagram may represent
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loudness. The direction of the vector in the vector diagram may represent the
incident
angle of the incoming sound. The color of the vector in the vector diagram may

represent time lag. In embodiments, the sound signature may be represented as
time
series of distinct sound waves representing initial arrival of reflected sound
from
different directions. In embodiments, a preferred multi-dimensional sound
signature
may be determined by defining acceptable timing and amplitude ranges for a
series of
sound waves arriving at a location.
[00198] In embodiments, the above stated methods may be repeated at 15
degree increments. In embodiments, the above stated methods may be repeated at

increments of 15 degrees approximately. In embodiments, the angular separation

granulation for vector representation may be 15 degrees.
[00199] In embodiments, methods and systems for storing the
measurements to form a multi-dimensional sound signature may be provided. The
methods and systems may include simulating the initiation of a sound at a
first
location in a hypothetical space, simulating the measurement of more than one
dimension of the resulting sound at a second location in the hypothetical
space, and
storing the measurements in a storage medium to form a multi-dimensional sound

signature for the second location in the hypothetical space. In embodiments,
the
simulation may be performed by a computer processor.
[00200] In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature composite
may be a data record, a table, and the like. In embodiments, the multi-
dimensional
sound signature composite may be stored in a database. In embodiments, the
multi-
dimensional sound signatures in the multi-dimensional sound signature
composite
may associate a timing range for each incidence direction following reflection
relative
to sound reaching each location without reflection. In embodiments, the multi-
dimensional sound signatures in the multi-dimensional sound signature
composite
may associate a timing range for each incidence direction following reflection
relative
to a time in which the sound was created. In embodiments, the multi-
dimensional
sound signatures in the multi-dimensional sound signature composite may define
a
preferential timing for reception of sound from a plurality of incidence
directions. In
embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signatures in the multi-dimensional
sound
signature composite may define an amplitude range for each incidence
direction_ In
embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signatures in the multi-dimensional
sound
signature composite may define a preferential order for reception of sound
from a
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plurality of incidence directions. In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound

signature composite may include information about the tonal distribution of
sound
reaching the multiple locations from multiple incidence directions. In
embodiments,
the multi-dimensional sound signature composite may include information about
the
tonal distribution of sound reaching the multiple locations from a multiple
incidence
directions. The tonal distribution may include a high-frequency drop-off that
may be
greater than the masking effect of air.
100201] In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature may
consist of multiple sound vectors. Each sound vector may represent the
incidence of
sound at the second location from a direction defined by three spatial
dimensions.
Each sound vector may include the time lag and loudness at a frequency from
the
direction. In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature may consist
of
multiple sound vectors. Each sound vector may represent the incidence of sound
at
the second location from a direction defined by three spatial dimensions. Each
sound
vector may include the time lag and loudness from the direction. In
embodiments,
more than one dimension may include direction defined by three spatial
dimensions,
time lag and amplitude. In embodiments, more than one dimension may include
loudness amplitude and time-lag defined by three spatial dimensions. In
embodiments, the dimension may be the difference in the timing of arrival of
sound at
the second location from different directions. In embodiments, the dimension
may be
the difference between the timing of arrival of reflected sound versus sound
traveling
directly from the first location to the second location. In embodiments, the
dimension
may be the difference in the amplitude of the sound arriving at the second
location
from different directions. In embodiments, the dimension may be the difference

between the amplitude of reflected sound versus sound traveling directly from
the first
location to the second location. In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound
signature may associate a timing range for each incidence direction following
reflection relative to sound reaching each location without reflection. In
embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature may associate a timing
range for
each incidence direction following reflection relative to a time in which the
sound was
created. In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature may define a
preferential timing for reception of sound from a plurality of incidence
directions. In
embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature may define a preferential
order
for reception of sound from a plurality of incidence directions.
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[00202] In embodiments, the dimension may be a direction, intensity,
amplitude, attenuation, frequency, frequency distribution, pitch, time, time
lag, delay,
loudness at a frequency, clarity, timbre, arrival time, azimuth, elevation,
path length,
reverberation time (RT), early decay time (EDT), early to late sound index,
early
lateral energy fraction (LF), total relative sound level (G), integrated
energy, sound
pressure, early to late arriving sound energy ratio, definition, early to
total sound
energy ratio, and the like. In embodiments, the dimension may be a direction
defined
by three spatial dimensions.
[00203] In embodiments, the sound may be audible, inaudible, a multi-
frequency sound, and the like.
[00204] In embodiments, the sound may be characterized by a single
frequency. In embodiments, the sound may not be initiated but may be a sound
source inherent to the space. In embodiments, the sound may not be initiated
but may
be generated by at least one sound source inherent to the space. In
embodiments, the
sound may be initiated by at least one sound source inherent to the space.
[00205] In embodiments, the space may be occupied or unoccupied. In
embodiments, the space may be occupied by an audience. In embodiments, the
space
may be occupied by material approximating an audience.
[00206] In embodiments, the space may include both a stage and an
auditorium. In embodiments, the space may include both a performance location
and
a performance observation location. In embodiments, the space may include a
stage.
A first and second location may be located on the stage. In embodiments, the
space
may include only a stage. In embodiments, the space may include only a
performance
location. In embodiments, the space may be less than all the volume of the
structure
housing the space. In embodiments, the space may be a subset of the structure
housing the space. In embodiments, the space may be a Great Hall. In
embodiments, the space may be an ante room, a choir box, a ball court, an
organ
church, a Bach organ church, a basilica, a baroque opera house, an opera
house, a
cathedral, an amphitheater, a conference room, an office, a gymnasium, a movie

theater, a vehicle interior, an automobile interior, an aircraft interior, a
train interior, a
marine interior, a public space, an airport, a train station, a subway
station, a hospital,
and the like.
[002071 In embodiments, the measured values may be represented by a
vector diagram. The length of the vector in the vector diagram may represent
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loudness. The direction of the vector in the vector diagram may represent the
incident
angle of the incoming sound. The color of the vector in the vector diagram may

represent time lag. In embodiments, the sound signature may be represented as
time
series of distinct sound waves representing initial arrival of reflected sound
from
different directions. In embodiments, a preferred multi-dimensional sound
signature
may be determined by defining acceptable timing and amplitude ranges for a
series of
sound waves arriving at a location.
1002081 In embodiments, the above stated methods may be repeated at 15
degree increments. In embodiments, the above stated methods may be repeated at

increments of 15 degrees approximately. In embodiments, the angular separation

granulation for vector representation may be 15 degrees.
[002091 In embodiments, methods and systems for storing the multi-
dimensional sound signatures for each of the plurality of locations to form
the multi-
dimensional sound signature composite may be provided. The methods and systems

may include creating a multi-dimensional sound signature composite for a
hypothetical space by determining a multi-dimensional sound signature for each
of a
plurality of locations in the hypothetical space and storing the multi-
dimensional
sound signatures for each of the plurality of locations using a storage medium
to form
the multi-dimensional sound signature composite for the hypothetical space.
Each
multi-dimensional sound signature may be determined by simulating the
initiation of
a sound at a constant location in the space and measuring more than one
dimension of
the resulting sound at each of the plurality of locations in the hypothetical
space.
Simulation may be performed using a computer processor.
[002101 In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature composite
may be a data record, a table, and the like. In embodiments, the multi-
dimensional
sound signature composite may be stored in a database. In embodiments, the
multi-
dimensional sound signatures in the multi-dimensional sound signature
composite
may associate a timing range for each incidence direction following reflection
relative
to sound reaching each location without reflection. In embodiments, the multi-
dimensional sound signatures in the multi-dimensional sound signature
composite
may associate a timing range for each incidence direction following reflection
relative
to a time in which the sound was created. In embodiments, the multi-
dimensional
sound signatures in the multi-dimensional sound signature composite may define
a
preferential timing for reception of sound from a plurality of incidence
directions. In
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embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signatures in the multi-dimensional
sound
- signature composite may define an amplitude range for each incidence
direction. In
embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signatures in the multi-dimensional
sound
signature composite may define a preferential order for reception of sound
from a
plurality of incidence directions. In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound

signature composite may include information about the tonal distribution of
sound
reaching the multiple locations from multiple incidence directions. In
embodiments,
the multi-dimensional sound signature composite may include information about
the
tonal distribution of sound reaching the multiple locations from a multiple
incidence
directions. The tonal distribution may include a high-frequency drop-off that
may be
greater than the masking effect of air.
[00211] In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature may
consist of multiple sound vectors. Each sound vector may represent the
incidence of
sound at the second location from a direction defined by three spatial
dimensions.
Each sound vector may include the time lag and loudness at a frequency from
the
direction. In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature may consist
of
multiple sound vectors. Each sound vector may represent the incidence of sound
at
the second location from a direction defined by three spatial dimensions. Each
sound
vector may include the time lag and loudness from the direction. In
embodiments,
more than one dimension may include direction defined by three spatial
dimensions,
time lag and amplitude. In embodiments, more than one dimension may include
loudness amplitude and time-lag defined by three spatial dimensions. In
embodiments, the dimension may be the difference in the timing of arrival of
sound at
the second location from different directions. In embodiments, the dimension
may be
the difference between the timing of arrival of reflected sound versus sound
traveling
directly from the first location to the second location. In embodiments, the
dimension
may be the difference in the amplitude of the sound arriving at the second
location
from different directions. In embodiments, the dimension may be the difference

between the amplitude of reflected sound versus sound traveling directly from
the first
location to the second location. In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound
signature may associate a timing range for each incidence direction following
reflection relative to sound reaching each location without reflection. In
embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature may associate a timing
range for
each incidence direction following reflection relative to a time in which the
sound was
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created. In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature may define a
preferential timing for reception of sound from a plurality of incidence
directions. In
embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature may define a preferential
order
for reception of sound from a plurality of incidence directions.
1002121 In embodiments, the dimension may be a direction, intensity,
amplitude, attenuation, frequency, frequency distribution, pitch, time, time
lag, delay,
loudness at a frequency, clarity, timbre, arrival time, azimuth, elevation,
path length,
reverberation time (RT), early decay time (EDT), early to late sound index,
early
lateral energy fraction (LF), total relative sound level (G), integrated
energy, sound
pressure, early to late arriving sound energy ratio, definition, early to
total sound
energy ratio, and the like. In embodiments, the dimension may be a direction
defined
by three spatial dimensions.
[002131 In embodiments, the sound may be audible, inaudible, a multi-
frequency sound, and the like.
[00214] In embodiments, the sound may be characterized by a single
frequency. In embodiments, the sound may not be initiated but may be a sound
source inherent to the space. In embodiments, the sound may not be initiated
but may
be generated by at least one sound source inherent to the space. In
embodiments, the
sound may be initiated by at least one sound source inherent to the space.
[00215] In embodiments, the space may be occupied or unoccupied. In
embodiments, the space may be occupied by an audience. In embodiments, the
space
may be occupied by material approximating an audience.
[00216] In embodiments, the space may include both a stage and an
auditorium. In embodiments, the space may include both a performance location
and
a performance observation location. In embodiments, the space may include a
stage.
A first and second location may be located on the stage. In embodiments, the
space
may include only a stage. In embodiments, the space may include only a
performance
location. In embodiments, the space may be less than all the volume of the
structure
housing the space. In embodiments, the space may be a subset of the structure
housing the space. In embodiments, the space may be a Great Hall. In
embodiments, the space may be an ante room, a choir box, a ball court, an
organ
church, a Bach organ church, a basilica, a baroque opera house, an opera
house, a
cathedral, an amphitheater, a conference room, an office, a gymnasium, a movie

theater, a vehicle interior, an automobile interior, an aircraft interior, a
train interior, a
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marine interior, a public space, an airport, a train station, a subway
station, a hospital,
and the like.
[00217] In embodiments, the measured values may be represented by a
vector diagram. The length of the vector in the vector diagram may represent
loudness. The direction of the vector in the vector diagram may represent the
incident
angle of the incoming sound. The color of the vector in the vector diagram may

represent time lag. In embodiments, the sound signature may be represented as
time
series of distinct sound waves representing initial arrival of reflected sound
from
different directions. In embodiments, a preferred multi-dimensional sound
signature
may be determined by defining acceptable timing and amplitude ranges for a
series of
sound waves arriving at a location,
[00218] In embodiments, the above stated methods may be repeated at 15
degree increments. In embodiments, the above stated methods may be repeated at

increments of 15 degrees approximately. In embodiments, the angular separation

granulation for vector representation may be 15 degrees.
[00219] In embodiments, methods and systems for storing the multi-
dimensional sound signatures for a plurality of locations within the space in
respect of
sound initiated at a source location within the space may be provided. The
multi-
dimensional sound signatures may be stored in a multi-dimensional sound
signature
composite for a hypothetical space. The multi-dimensional sound signatures may
be
generated using a computer processor.
[00220] In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature composite
may be a data record, a table, and the like. In embodiments, the multi-
dimensional
sound signature composite may be stored in a database. In embodiments, the
multi-
dimensional sound signatures in the multi-dimensional sound signature
composite
may associate a timing range for each incidence direction following reflection
relative
to sound reaching each location without reflection. In embodiments, the multi-
dimensional sound signatures in the multi-dimensional sound signature
composite
may associate a timing range for each incidence direction following reflection
relative
to a time in which the sound was created. In embodiments, the multi-
dimensional
sound signatures in the multi-dimensional sound signature composite may define
a
preferential timing for reception of sound from a plurality of incidence
directions. In
embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signatures in the multi-dimensional
sound
signature composite may define an amplitude range for each incidence
direction. In
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embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signatures in the multi-dimensional
sound
signature composite may define a preferential order for reception of sound
from a
plurality of incidence directions. In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound

signature composite may include information about the tonal distribution of
sound
reaching the multiple locations from multiple incidence directions. In
embodiments,
the multi-dimensional sound signature composite may include information about
the
tonal distribution of sound reaching the multiple locations from a multiple
incidence
directions The tonal distribution may include a high-frequency drop-off that
may be
greater than the masking effect of air.
100221] In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature may
consist of multiple sound vectors. Each sound vector may represent the
incidence of
sound at the second location from a direction defined by three spatial
dimensions.
Each sound vector may include the time lag and loudness at a frequency from
the
direction. In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature may consist
of
multiple sound vectors. Each sound vector may represent the incidence of sound
at
the second location from a direction defined by three spatial dimensions. Each
sound
vector may include the time lag and loudness from the direction. In
embodiments,
more than one dimension may include direction defined by three spatial
dimensions,
time lag and amplitude. In embodiments, more than one dimension may include
loudness amplitude and time-lag defined by three spatial dimensions. In
embodiments, the dimension may be the difference in the timing of arrival of
sound at
the second location from different directions. In embodiments, the dimension
may be
the difference between the timing of arrival of reflected sound versus sound
traveling
directly from the first location to the second location. In embodiments, the
dimension
may be the difference in the amplitude of the sound arriving at the second
location
from different directions. In embodiments, the dimension may be the difference

between the amplitude of reflected sound versus sound traveling directly from
the first
location to the second location. In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound
signature may associate a timing range for each incidence direction following
reflection relative to sound reaching each location without reflection, In
embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature may associate a timing
range for
each incidence direction following reflection relative to a time in which the
sound was
created. In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature may define
preferential timing for reception of sound from a plurality of incidence
directions. In
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embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature may define a preferential
order
for reception of sound from a plurality of incidence directions.
[00222] In embodiments, the dimension may be a direction, intensity,
amplitude, attenuation, frequency, frequency distribution, pitch, time, time
lag, delay,
loudness at a frequency, clarity, timbre, arrival time, azimuth, elevation,
path length,
reverberation time (RT), early decay time (EDT), early to late sound index,
early
lateral energy fraction (LF), total relative sound level (G), integrated
energy, sound
pressure, early to late arriving sound energy ratio, definition, early to
total sound
energy ratio, and the like. In embodiments, the dimension may be a direction
defined
by three spatial dimensions.
[00223] In embodiments, the sound may be audible, inaudible, a multi-
frequency sound, and the like.
[00224] In embodiments, the sound may be characterized by a single
frequency. In embodiments, the sound may not be initiated but may be a sound
source inherent to the space. In embodiments, the sound may not be initiated
but may
be generated by at least one sound source inherent to the space. In
embodiments, the
sound may be initiated by at least one sound source inherent to the space.
[00225] In embodiments, the space may be occupied or unoccupied. In
embodiments, the space may be occupied by an audience. In embodiments, the
space
may be occupied by material approximating an audience.
[00226] In embodiments, the space may include both a stage and an
auditorium. In embodiments, the space may include both a performance location
and
a performance observation location. In embodiments, the space may include a
stage.
A first and second location may be located on the stage. In embodiments, the
space
may include only a stage. In embodiments, the space may include only a
performance
location. In embodiments, the space may be less than all the volume of the
structure
housing the space. In embodiments, the space may be a subset of the structure
housing the space. In embodiments, the space may be a Great Hall. In
embodiments, the space may be an ante room, a choir box, a ball court, an
organ
church, a Bach organ church, a basilica, a baroque opera house, an opera
house, a
cathedral, an amphitheater, a conference room, an office, a gymnasium, a movie

theater, a vehicle interior, an automobile interior, an aircraft interior, a
train interior, a
marine interior, a public space, an airport, a train station, a subway
station, a hospital,
and the like.
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[002271 In embodiments, the measured values may be represented by a
- vector diagram.¨ The length of the vector in the vector diagram may
represent
loudness. The direction of the vector in the vector diagram may represent the
incident
angle of the incoming sound. The color of the vector in the vector diagram may

represent time lag. In embodiments, the sound signature may be represented as
time
series of distinct sound waves representing initial arrival of reflected sound
from
different directions. In embodiments, a preferred multi-dimensional sound
signature
may be determined by defining acceptable timing and amplitude ranges for a
series of
sound waves arriving at a location.
1002281 In embodiments, the above stated methods may be repeated at 15
degree increments. In embodiments, the above stated methods may be repeated at

increments of 15 degrees approximately. In embodiments, the angular separation

granulation for vector representation may be 15 degrees.
[00229] In embodiments, methods and systems for storing the
measurements for each other location to form a multi-dimensional sound
signature
composite for the hypothetical space may be provided. The methods and systems
may include simulating the initiation of a sound at a first location in a
hypothetical
space, simulating the measurement of more than one dimension of the resulting
sound
at a plurality of other locations in the hypothetical space, and storing the
measurements for each other location in a storage medium to form a multi-
dimensional sound signature composite for the hypothetical space. The
simulation
may be performed using a computer processor.
1002301 In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature composite
may be a data record, a table, and the like. In embodiments, the multi-
dimensional
sound signature composite may be stored in a database. In embodiments, the
multi-
dimensional sound signatures in the multi-dimensional sound signature
composite
may associate a timing range for each incidence direction following reflection
relative
to sound reaching each location without reflection. In embodiments, the multi-
dimensional sound signatures in the multi-dimensional sound signature
composite
may associate a timing range for each incidence direction following reflection
relative
to a time in which the sound was created. In embodiments, the multi-
dimensional
sound signatures in the multi-dimensional sound signature composite may define
a
preferential timing for reception of sound from a plurality of incidence
directions. In
embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signatures in the multi-dimensional
sound
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signature composite may define an amplitude range for each incidence
direction. In
embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signatures in the multi-dimensional
sound
signature composite may define a preferential order for reception of sound
from a
plurality of incidence directions. In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound

signature composite may include information about the tonal distribution of
sound
reaching the multiple locations from multiple incidence directions. In
embodiments,
the multi-dimensional sound signature composite may include information about
the
tonal distribution of sound reaching the multiple locations from a multiple
incidence
directions. The tonal distribution may include a high-frequency drop-off that
may be
greater than the masking effect of air.
[002311 In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature may
consist of multiple sound vectors. Each sound vector may represent the
incidence of
sound at the second location from a direction defined by three spatial
dimensions.
Each sound vector may include the time lag and loudness at a frequency from
the
direction. In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature may consist
of
multiple sound vectors. Each sound vector may represent the incidence of sound
at
the second location from a direction defined by three spatial dimensions. Each
sound
vector may include the time lag and loudness from the direction. In
embodiments,
more than one dimension may include direction defined by three spatial
dimensions,
time lag and amplitude. In embodiments, more than one dimension may include
loudness amplitude and time-lag defined by three spatial dimensions. In
embodiments, the dimension may be the difference in the timing of arrival of
sound at
the second location from different directions. In embodiments, the dimension
may be
the difference between the timing of arrival of reflected sound versus sound
traveling
directly from the first location to the second location. In embodiments, the
dimension
may be the difference in the amplitude of the sound arriving at the second
location
from different directions. In embodiments, the dimension may be the difference

between the amplitude of reflected sound versus sound traveling directly from
the first
location to the second location. In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound
signature may associate a timing range for each incidence direction following
reflection relative to sound reaching each location without reflection. In
embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature may associate a timing
range for
each incidence direction following reflection relative to a time in which the
sound was
created. In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature may define a
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preferential timing for reception of sound from a plurality of incidence
directions. In
embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature may define a preferential
order
for reception of sound from a plurality of incidence directions.
[00232] In embodiments, the dimension may be a direction, intensity,
amplitude, attenuation, frequency, frequency distribution, pitch, time, time
lag, delay,
loudness at a frequency, clarity, timbre, arrival time, azimuth, elevation,
path length,
reverberation time (RT), early decay time (EDT), early to late sound index,
early
lateral energy fraction (LF), total relative sound level (G), integrated
energy, sound
pressure, early to late arriving sound energy ratio, definition, early to
total sound
energy ratio, and the like. In embodiments, the dimension may be a direction
defined
by three spatial dimensions.
[00233] In embodiments, the sound may be audible, inaudible, a multi-
frequency sound, and the like.
[00234] In embodiments, the sound may be characterized by a single
frequency. In embodiments, the sound may not be initiated but may be a sound
source inherent to the space. In embodiments, the sound may not be initiated
but may
be generated by at least one sound source inherent to the space. In
embodiments, the
sound may be initiated by at least one sound source inherent to the space.
[00235] In embodiments, the space may be occupied or unoccupied. In
embodiments, the space may be occupied by an audience. In embodiments, the
space
may be occupied by material approximating an audience.
[00236] In embodiments, the space may include both a stage and an
auditorium. In embodiments, the space may include both a performance location
and
a performance observation location. In embodiments, the space may include a
stage.
A first and second location may be located on the stage. In embodiments, the
space
may include only a stage. In embodiments, the space may include only a
performance
location. In embodiments, the space may be less than all the volume of the
structure
housing the space. In embodiments, the space may be a subset of the structure
housing the space. In embodiments, the space may be a Great Hall. In
embodiments, the space may be an ante room, a choir box, a ball court, an
organ
church, a Bach organ church, a basilica, a baroque opera house, an opera
house, a
cathedral, an amphitheater, a conference room, an office, a gymnasium, a movie

theater, a vehicle interior, an automobile interior, an aircraft interior, a
train interior, a
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marine interior, a public space, an airport, a train station, a subway
station, a hospital,
and the like. -
[00237] In embodiments, the measured values may be represented by a
vector diagram. The length of the vector in the vector diagram may represent
loudness. The direction of the vector in the vector diagram may represent the
incident
angle of the incoming sound. The color of the vector in the vector diagram may

represent time lag. In embodiments, the sound signature may be represented as
time
series of distinct sound waves representing initial arrival of reflected sound
from
different directions. In embodiments, a preferred multi-dimensional sound
signature
may be determined by defining acceptable timing and amplitude ranges for a
series of
sound waves arriving at a location.
[00238] In embodiments, the above stated methods may be repeated at 15
degree increments. In embodiments, the above stated methods may be repeated at

increments of 15 degrees approximately. In embodiments, the angular separation

granulation for vector representation may be 15 degrees.
[00239] In embodiments, methods and systems for storing the multi-
dimensional sound signatures to form the multi-dimensional sound signature
composite for the hypothetical space may be provided. The methods and systems
may include creating a multi-dimensional sound signature composite for a
hypothetical space by determining a plurality of multi-dimensional sound
signatures
for a location in the hypothetical space and storing the multi-dimensional
sound
signatures using a storage medium to form the multi-dimensional sound
signature
composite for the hypothetical space. Each mu]ti-dimensional sound signature
determined by simulating the initiation of a sound at one of a plurality of
other
locations in the hypothetical space and measuring of more than one dimension
of the
resulting sound at the location in the hypothetical space. The simulation may
be
performed using a computer processor.
[00240] In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature composite
may be a data record, a table, and the like. In embodiments, the multi-
dimensional
sound signature composite may be stored in a database. In embodiments, the
multi-
dimensional sound signatures in the multi-dimensional sound signature
composite
may associate a timing range for each incidence direction following reflection
relative
to sound reaching each location without reflection. In embodiments, the multi-
dimensional sound signatures in the multi-dimensional sound signature
composite
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may associate a timing range for each incidence direction following reflection
relative
to a time in which the sound was created. In embodiments, the multi-
dimensional
sound signatures in the multi-dimensional sound signature composite may define
a
preferential timing for reception of sound from a plurality of incidence
directions. In
embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signatures in the multi-dimensional
sound
signature composite may define an amplitude range for each incidence
direction. In
embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signatures in the multi-dimensional
sound
signature composite may define a preferential order for reception of sound
from a
plurality of incidence directions. In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound

signature composite may include information about the tonal distribution of
sound
reaching the multiple locations from multiple incidence directions. In
embodiments,
the multi-dimensional sound signature composite may include information about
the
tonal distribution of sound reaching the multiple locations from a multiple
incidence
directions. The tonal distribution may include a high-frequency drop-off that
may be
greater than the masking effect of air.
[00241] In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature may
consist of multiple sound vectors. Each sound vector may represent the
incidence of
sound at the second location from a direction defined by three spatial
dimensions,
Each sound vector may include the time lag and loudness at a frequency from
the
direction. In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature may consist
of
multiple sound vectors. Each sound vector may represent the incidence of sound
at
the second location from a direction defined by three spatial dimensions. Each
sound
vector may include the time lag and loudness from the direction. In
embodiments,
more than one dimension may include direction defined by three spatial
dimensions,
time lag and amplitude. In embodiments, more than one dimension may include
loudness amplitude and time-lag defined by three spatial dimensions. In
embodiments, the dimension may be the difference in the timing of arrival of
sound at
the second location from different directions. In embodiments, the dimension
may be
the difference between the timing of arrival of reflected sound versus sound
traveling
directly from the first location to the second location. In embodiments, the
dimension
may be the difference in the amplitude of the sound arriving at the second
location
from different directions. In embodiments, the dimension may be the difference

between the amplitude of reflected sound versus sound traveling directly from
the first
location to the second location. In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound
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signature may associate a timing range for each incidence direction following
reflection relative to sound reaching each location without reflection. In
embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature may associate a timing
range for
each incidence direction following reflection relative to a time in which the
sound was
created. In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature may define a
preferential timing for reception of sound from a plurality of incidence
directions. In
embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature may define a preferential
order
for reception of sound from a plurality of incidence directions.
[00242] In embodiments, the dimension may be a direction, intensity,
amplitude, attenuation, frequency, frequency distribution, pitch, time, time
lag, delay,
loudness at a frequency, clarity, timbre, arrival time, azimuth, elevation,
path length,
reverberation time (RT), early decay time (EDT), early to late sound index,
early
lateral energy fraction (LF), total relative sound level (G), integrated
energy, sound
pressure, early to late arriving sound energy ratio, definition, early to
total sound
energy ratio, and the like. In embodiments, the dimension may be a direction
defined
by three spatial dimensions.
[00243] In embodiments, the sound may be audible, inaudible, a multi-
frequency sound, and the like.
100244] In embodiments, the sound may be characterized by a single
frequency. In embodiments, the sound may not be initiated but may be a sound
source inherent to the space. In embodiments, the sound may not be initiated
but may
be generated by at least one sound source inherent to the space. In
embodiments, the
sound may be initiated by at least one sound source inherent to the space.
100245] In embodiments, the space may be occupied or unoccupied. In
embodiments, the space may be occupied by an audience. In embodiments, the
space
may be occupied by material approximating an audience.
[00246] In embodiments, the space may include both a stage and an
auditorium. In embodiments, the space may include both a performance location
and
a performance observation location. In embodiments, the space may include a
stage
A first and second location may be located on the stage. In embodiments, the
space
may include only a stage. In embodiments, the space may include only a
performance
location. In embodiments, the space may be less than all the volume of the
structure
housing the space. In embodiments, the space may be a subset of the structure
housing the space. In embodiments, the space may be a Great Hall. In
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embodiments, the space may be an ante room, a choir box, a ball court, an
organ
church, a Bach organ church, a basilica, a baroque opera house, an opera
house, a
cathedral, an amphitheater, a conference room, an office, a gymnasium, a movie

theater, a vehicle interior, an automobile interior, an aircraft interior, a
train interior, a
marine interior, a public space, an airport, a train station, a subway
station, a hospital,
and the like.
[00247] In embodiments, the measured values may be represented by a
vector diagram. The length of the vector in the vector diagram may represent
loudness. The direction of the vector in the vector diagram may represent the
incident
angle of the incoming sound. The color of the vector in the vector diagram may

represent time lag. In embodiments, the sound signature may be represented as
time
series of distinct sound waves representing initial arrival of reflected sound
from
different directions. In embodiments, a preferred multi-dimensional sound
signature
may be determined by defining acceptable timing and amplitude ranges for a
series of
sound waves arriving at a location.
[00248] In embodiments, the above stated methods may be repeated at 15
degree increments. In embodiments, the above stated methods may be repeated at

increments of 15 degrees approximately. In embodiments, the angular separation

granulation for vector representation may be 15 degrees.
100249] In embodiments, methods and systems for storing the multi-
dimensional sound signatures for a location within the hypothetical space in
respect of
sound initiated at a plurality of source locations within the hypothetical
space may be
provided. The multi-dimensional sound signatures may be stored in a multi-
dimensional sound signature composite for a hypothetical space. The multi-
dimensional sound signatures may be generated using a computer processor.
[00250] In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature composite
may be a data record, a table, and the like. In embodiments, the multi-
dimensional
sound signature composite may be stored in a database. In embodiments, the
multi-
dimensional sound signatures in the multi-dimensional sound signature
composite
may associate a timing range for each incidence direction following reflection
relative
to sound reaching each location without reflection. In embodiments, the multi-
dimensional sound signatures in the multi-dimensional sound signature
composite
may associate a timing range for each incidence direction following reflection
relative
to a time in which the sound was created. In embodiments, the multi-
dimensional
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sound signatures in the multi-dimensional sound signature composite may define
a
preferential timing for reception of sound from a plurality of incidence
directions. In
embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signatures in the multi-dimensional
sound
signature composite may define an amplitude range for each incidence
direction. In
embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signatures in the multi-dimensional
sound
signature composite may define a preferential order for reception of sound
from a
plurality of incidence directions. In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound

signature composite may include information about the tonal distribution of
sound
reaching the multiple locations from multiple incidence directions. In
embodiments,
the multi-dimensional sound signature composite may include information about
the
tonal distribution of sound reaching the multiple locations from a multiple
incidence
directions. The tonal distribution may include a high-frequency drop-off that
may be
greater than the masking effect of air.
[00251] In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature may
consist of multiple sound vectors. Each sound vector may represent the
incidence of
sound at the second location from a direction defined by three spatial
dimensions.
Each sound vector may include the time lag and loudness at a frequency from
the
direction. In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature may consist
of
multiple sound vectors. Each sound vector may represent the incidence of sound
at
the second location from a direction defined by three spatial dimensions. Each
sound
vector may include the time lag and loudness from the direction. In
embodiments,
more than one dimension may include direction defined by three spatial
dimensions,
time lag and amplitude. In embodiments, more than one dimension may include
loudness amplitude and time-lag defined by three spatial dimensions. In
embodiments, the dimension may be the difference in the timing of arrival of
sound at
the second location from different directions. In embodiments, the dimension
may be
the difference between the timing of arrival of reflected sound versus sound
traveling
directly from the first location to the second location. In embodiments, the
dimension
may be the difference in the amplitude of the sound arriving at the second
location
from different directions. In embodiments, the dimension may be the difference

between the amplitude of reflected sound versus sound traveling directly from
the first
location to the second location. In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound
signature may associate a timing range for each incidence direction following
reflection relative to sound reaching each location without reflection. In
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embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature may associate a timing
range for
each incidence direction following reflection relative to a time in which the
sound was
created. In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature may define a
preferential timing for reception of sound from a plurality of incidence
directions. In
embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature may define a preferential
order
for reception of sound from a plurality of incidence directions.
[002521 In embodiments, the dimension may be a direction, intensity,
amplitude, attenuation, frequency, frequency distribution, pitch, time, time
lag, delay,
loudness at a frequency, clarity, timbre, arrival time, azimuth, elevation,
path length,
reverberation time (RT), early decay time (EDT), early to late sound index,
early
lateral energy fraction (LF), total relative sound level (G), integrated
energy, sound
pressure, early to late arriving sound energy ratio, definition, early to
total sound
energy ratio, and the like. In embodiments, the dimension may be a direction
defined
by three spatial dimensions.
[00253] In embodiments, the sound may be audible, inaudible, a multi-
frequency sound, and the like.
1002541 In embodiments, the sound may be characterized by a single
frequency. In embodiments, the sound may not be initiated but may be a sound
source inherent to the space. In embodiments, the sound may not be initiated
but may
be generated by at least one sound source inherent to the space. In
embodiments, the
sound may be initiated by at least one sound source inherent to the space.
[00255] In embodiments, the space may be occupied or unoccupied. In
embodiments, the space may be occupied by an audience. In embodiments, the
space
may be occupied by material approximating an audience.
[00256] In embodiments, the space may include both a stage and an
auditorium. In embodiments, the space may include both a performance location
and
a performance observation location. In embodiments, the space may include a
stage.
A first and second location may be located on the stage. In embodiments, the
space
may include only a stage. In embodiments, the space may include only a
performance
location, hi embodiments, the space may be less than all the volume of the
structure
housing the space In embodiments, the space may be a subset of the structure
housing the space. In embodiments, the space may be a Great Hall. In
embodiments, the space may be an ante room, a choir box, a ball court, an
organ
church, a Bach organ church, a basilica, a baroque opera houseõ a cathedral,
an
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amphitheater, a conference room, an office, a gymnasium, a movie theater, a
vehicle
interior, an automobile interior, an aircraft interior, a train interior, a
marine interior, a
public space, an airport, a train station, a subway station, a hospital, and
the like.
[00257] In embodiments, the measured values may be represented by a
vector diagram. The length of the vector in the vector diagram may represent
loudness. The direction of the vector in the vector diagram may represent the
incident
angle of the incoming sound. The color of the vector in the vector diagram may

represent time lag. In embodiments, the sound signature may be represented as
time
series of distinct sound waves representing initial arrival of reflected sound
from
different directions. In embodiments, a preferred multi-dimensional sound
signature
may be determined by defining acceptable timing and amplitude ranges for a
series of
sound waves arriving at a location.
[00258] In embodiments, the above stated methods may be repeated at 15
degree increments. In embodiments, the above stated methods may be repeated at

increments of 15 degrees approximately. In embodiments, the angular separation

granulation for vector representation may be 15 degrees.
[00259] In embodiments, methods and systems for storing the
measurements to form a multi-dimensional sound signature composite for the
hypothetical space may be provided. The methods and systems may include
measuring more than one dimension of the sound at a location in a hypothetical
space
resulting from sound initiated at a plurality of other locations in the
hypothetical space
and storing the measurements in a storage medium to form a multi-dimensional
sound
signature composite for the hypothetical space. The measurement and initiation
may ,
be simulated through the use of a computer processor.
[00260] In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature composite
may be a data record, a table, and the like. In embodiments, the multi-
dimensional
sound signature composite may be stored in a database. In embodiments, the
multi-
dimensional sound signatures in the multi-dimensional sound signature
composite
may associate a timing range for each incidence direction following reflection
relative
to sound reaching each location without reflection. In embodiments, the multi-
dimensional sound signatures in the multi-dimensional sound signature
composite
may associate a timing range for each incidence direction following reflection
relative
to a time in which the sound was created. In embodiments, the multi-
dimensional
sound signatures in the multi-dimensional sound signature composite may define
a
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preferential timing for reception of sound from a plurality of incidence
directions. In
embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signatures in the multi-dimensional
sound
signature composite may define an amplitude range for each incidence
direction. In
embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signatures in the multi-dimensional
sound
signature composite may define a preferential order for reception of sound
from a
plurality of incidence directions. In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound

signature composite may include information about the tonal distribution of
sound
reaching the multiple locations from multiple incidence directions. In
embodiments,
the multi-dimensional sound signature composite may include information about
the
tonal distribution of sound reaching the multiple locations from a multiple
incidence
directions. The tonal distribution may include a high-frequency drop-off that
may be
greater than the masking effect of air.
1002611 In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature may
consist of multiple sound vectors. Each sound vector may represent the
incidence of
sound at the second location from a direction defined by three spatial
dimensions.
Each sound vector may include the time lag and loudness at a frequency from
the
direction. In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature may consist
of
multiple sound vectors. Each sound vector may represent the incidence of sound
at
the second location from a direction defined by three spatial dimensions. Each
sound
vector may include the time lag and loudness from the direction. In
embodiments,
more than one dimension may include direction defined by three spatial
dimensions,
time lag and amplitude. In embodiments, more than one dimension may include
loudness amplitude and time-lag defined by three spatial dimensions. In
embodiments, the dimension may be the difference in the timing of arrival of
sound at
the second location from different directions. In embodiments, the dimension
may be
the difference between the timing of arrival of reflected sound versus sound
traveling
directly from the first location to the second location. In embodiments, the
dimension
may be the difference in the amplitude of the sound arriving at the second
location
from different directions. In embodiments, the dimension may be the difference

between the amplitude of reflected sound versus sound traveling directly from
the first
location to the second location. In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound
signature may associate a timing range for each incidence direction following
reflection relative to sound reaching each location without reflection. In
embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature may associate a timing
range for
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each incidence direction following reflection relative to a time in which the
sound was
created. In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature may define a
preferential timing for reception of sound from a plurality of incidence
directions. In
embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature may define a preferential
order
for reception of sound from a plurality of incidence directions.
[00262] In embodiments, the dimension may be a direction, intensity,
amplitude, attenuation, frequency, frequency distribution, pitch, time, time
lag, delay,
loudness at a frequency, clarity, timbre, arrival time, azimuth, elevation,
path length,
reverberation time (RT), early decay time (EDT), early to late sound index,
early
lateral energy fraction (LF), total relative sound level (G), integrated
energy, sound
pressure, early to late arriving sound energy ratio, definition, early to
total sound
energy ratio, and the like. In embodiments, the dimension may be a direction
defined
by three spatial dimensions.
[00263] In embodiments, the sound may be audible, inaudible, a multi-
frequency sound, and the like.
[00264] In embodiments, the sound may be characterized by a single
frequency. In embodiments, the sound may not be initiated but may be a sound
source inherent to the space. In embodiments, the sound may not be initiated
but may
be generated by at least one sound source inherent to the space. In
embodiments, the
sound may be initiated by at least one sound source inherent to the space.
[00265] In embodiments, the space may be occupied or unoccupied. In
embodiments, the space may be occupied by an audience. In embodiments, the
space
may be occupied by material approximating an audience.
[00266] In embodiments, the space may include both a stage and an
auditorium. In embodiments, the space may include both a performance location
and
a performance observation location. In embodiments, the space may include a
stage.
A first and second location may be located on the stage. In embodiments, the
space
may include only a stage. In embodiments, the space may include only a
performance
location. In embodiments, the space may be less than all the volume of the
structure
housing the space. In embodiments, the space may be a subset of the structure
housing the space. In embodiments, the space may be a Great Hall. In
embodiments, the space may be an ante room, a choir box, a ball court, an
organ
church, a Bach organ church, a basilica, a baroque opera house, an opera
house, a
cathedral, an amphitheater, a conference room, an office, a gymnasium, a movie
so
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theater, a vehicle interior, an automobile interior, an aircraft interior, a
train interior, a
marine interior, a public space, an airport, a train station, a subway
station, a hospital,
and the like.
[002671 In embodiments, the measured values may be represented by a
vector diagram. The length of the vector in the vector diagram may represent
loudness. The direction of the vector in the vector diagram may represent the
incident
angle of the incoming sound. The color of the vector in the vector diagram may

represent time lag. In embodiments, the sound signature may be represented as
time
series of distinct sound waves representing initial arrival of reflected sound
from
different directions. In embodiments, a preferred multi-dimensional sound
signature
may be determined by defining acceptable timing and amplitude ranges for a
series of
sound waves arriving at a location.
[00268] In embodiments, the above stated methods may be repeated at 15
degree increments. In embodiments, the above stated methods may be repeated at

increments of 15 degrees approximately. In embodiments, the angular separation

granulation for vector representation may be 15 degrees.
[002691 In embodiments, methods and systems for storing the multi-
dimensional sound signatures to form the multi-dimensional sound signature
composite for the space. The methods and systems may include creating a multi-
dimensional sound signature composite for a hypothetical space and storing the
multi-
dimensional sound signatures using a storage medium to form the multi-
dimensional
sound signature composite for the space. The creating a multi-dimensional
sound
signature composite may be created by determining a plurality of multi-
dimensional
sound signatures for a location in the hypothetical space and determining a
multi-
dimensional sound signature for each of a plurality of locations in the
hypothetical
space. Each multi-dimensional sound signature may be determined by initiating
a
sound at one of a plurality of other locations in the hypothetical space and
measuring
more than one dimension of the resulting sound at the location in the
hypothetical
space. Such measurement and initiation may be simulated through the use of a
computer processor. Each multi-dimensional sound signature may be determined
by
initiating a sound at a constant location in the hypothetical space and
measuring more
than one dimension of the resulting sound at each of the plurality of
locations in the
hypothetical space. Such measurement and initiation may be simulated through
the
use of a computer processor.
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[00270] In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature composite
may be a data record, a table, and the like. In embodiments, the multi-
dimensional
sound signature composite may be stored in a database. In embodiments, the
multi-
dimensional sound signatures in the multi-dimensional sound signature
composite
may associate a timing range for each incidence direction following reflection
relative
to sound reaching each location without reflection. in embodiments, the multi-
dimensional sound signatures in the multi-dimensional sound signature
composite
may associate a timing range for each incidence direction following reflection
relative
to a time in which the sound was created. In embodiments, the multi-
dimensional
sound signatures in the multi-dimensional sound signature composite may define
a
preferential timing for reception of sound from a plurality of incidence
directions. In
embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signatures in the multi-dimensional
sound
signature composite may define an amplitude range for each incidence
direction. In
embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signatures in the multi-dimensional
sound
signature composite may define a preferential order for reception of sound
from a
plurality of incidence directions. In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound

signature composite may include information about the tonal distribution of
sound
reaching the multiple locations from multiple incidence directions. In
embodiments,
the multi-dimensional sound signature composite may include information about
the
tonal distribution of sound reaching the multiple locations from a multiple
incidence
directions. The tonal distribution may include a high-frequency drop-off that
may be
greater than the masking effect of air.
1002711 In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature may
consist of multiple sound vectors. Each sound vector may represent the
incidence of
sound at the second location from a direction defined by three spatial
dimensions.
Each sound vector may include the time lag and loudness at a frequency from
the
direction. In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature may consist
of
multiple sound vectors. Each sound vector may represent the incidence of sound
at
the second location from a direction defined by three spatial dimensions. Each
sound
vector may include the time lag and loudness from the direction. In
embodiments,
more than one dimension may include direction defined by three spatial
dimensions,
time lag and amplitude. In embodiments, more than one dimension may include
loudness amplitude and time-lag defined by three spatial dimensions. In
embodiments, the dimension may be the difference in the timing of arrival of
sound at
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the second location from different directions. In embodiments, the dimension
may be
the difference between the timing of arrival of reflected sound versus sound
traveling
directly from the first location to the second location. In embodiments, the
dimension
may be the difference in the amplitude of the sound arriving at the second
location
from different directions. In embodiments, the dimension may be the difference

between the amplitude of reflected sound versus sound traveling directly from
the first
location to the second location. In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound
signature may associate a timing range for each incidence direction following
reflection relative to sound reaching each location without reflection. In
embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature may associate a timing
range for
each incidence direction following reflection relative to a time in which the
sound was
created. In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature may define a
preferential timing for reception of sound from a plurality of incidence
directions. In
embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature may define a preferential
order
for reception of sound from a plurality of incidence directions.
[002721 In embodiments, the dimension may be a direction, intensity,
amplitude, attenuation, frequency, frequency distribution, pitch, time, time
lag, delay,
loudness at a frequency, clarity, timbre, arrival time, azimuth, elevation,
path length,
reverberation time (RT), early decay time (EDT), early to late sound index,
early
lateral energy fraction (LF), total relative sound level (G), integrated
energy, sound
pressure, early to late arriving sound energy ratio, definition, early to
total sound
energy ratio, and the like. In embodiments, the dimension may be a direction
defined
by three spatial dimensions.
[002731 In embodiments, the sound may be audible, inaudible, a multi-
frequency sound, and the like.
[00274] In embodiments, the sound may be characterized by a single
frequency. In embodiments, the sound may not be initiated but may be a sound
source inherent to the space. In embodiments, the sound may not be initiated
but may
be generated by at least one sound source inherent to the space. In
embodiments, the
sound may be initiated by at least one sound source inherent to the space.
[002751 In embodiments, the space may be occupied or unoccupied. In
embodiments, the space may be occupied by an audience. In embodiments, the
space
may be occupied by material approximating an audience.
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[00276] In embodiments, the space may include both a stage and an
auditorium. In embodiments, the space may include both a performance location
and
a performance observation location. In embodiments, the space may include a
stage.
A first and second location may be located on the stage. In embodiments, the
space
may include only a stage. In embodiments, the space may include only a
performance
location. In embodiments, the space may be less than all the volume of the
structure
housing the space. In embodiments, the space may be a subset of the structure
housing the space. In embodiments, the space may be a Great Hall. In
embodiments, the space may be an ante room, a choir box, a ball court, an
organ
church, a Bach organ church, a basilica, a baroque opera house, an opera
house, a
cathedral, an amphitheater, a conference room, an office, a gymnasium, a movie

theater, a vehicle interior, an automobile interior, an aircraft interior, a
train interior, a
marine interior, a public space, an airport, a train station, a subway
station, a hospital,
and the like.
[00277] In embodiments, the measured values may be represented by a
vector diagram. The length of the vector in the vector diagram may represent
loudness. The direction of the vector in the vector diagram may represent the
incident
angle of the incoming sound. The color of the vector in the vector diagram may

represent time lag. In embodiments, the sound signature may be represented as
time
series of distinct sound waves representing initial arrival of reflected sound
from
different directions. In embodiments, a preferred multi-dimensional sound
signature
may be determined by defining acceptable timing and amplitude ranges for a
series of
sound waves arriving at a location.
[00278] In embodiments, the above stated methods may be repeated at 15
degree increments. In embodiments, the above stated methods may be repeated at

increments of 15 degrees approximately. In embodiments, the angular separation

granulation for vector representation may be 15 degrees.
[00279] In embodiments, methods and systems for storing the multi-
dimensional sound signatures for a location within the hypothetical space in
respect of
sound initiated at a plurality of source locations within the hypothetical
space may be
provided. The multi-dimensional sound signatures may be stored in a multi-
dimensional sound signature composite for a space. In embodiments, methods and

systems for storing the multi-dimensional sound signatures for a plurality of
locations
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within the hypothetical space in respect of sound initiated at a source
location within
the hypothetical space may be provided.
[002801 In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature composite
may be a data record, a table, and the like. In embodiments, the multi-
dimensional
sound signature composite may be stored in a database. In embodiments, the
multi-
dimensional sound signatures in the multi-dimensional sound signature
composite
may associate a timing range for each incidence direction following reflection
relative
to sound reaching each location without reflection. In embodiments, the multi-
dimensional sound signatures in the multi-dimensional sound signature
composite
may associate a timing range for each incidence direction following reflection
relative
to a time in which the sound was created. In embodiments, the multi-
dimensional
sound signatures in the multi-dimensional sound signature composite may define
a
preferential timing for reception of sound from a plurality of incidence
directions. In
embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signatures in the multi-dimensional
sound
signature composite may define an amplitude range for each incidence
direction. In
embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signatures in the multi-dimensional
sound
signature composite may define a preferential order for reception of sound
from a
plurality of incidence directions. In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound

signature composite may include information about the tonal distribution of
sound
reaching the multiple locations from multiple incidence directions. In
embodiments,
the multi-dimensional sound signature composite may include information about
the
tonal distribution of sound reaching the multiple locations from a multiple
incidence
directions. The tonal distribution may include a high-frequency drop-off that
may be
greater than the masking effect of air.
[00281] In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature may
consist of multiple sound vectors. Each sound vector may represent the
incidence of
sound at the second location from a direction defined by three spatial
dimensions
Each sound vector may include the time lag and loudness at a frequency from
the
direction. In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature may consist
of
multiple sound vectors. Each sound vector may represent the incidence of sound
at
the second location from a direction defined by three spatial dimensions. Each
sound
vector may include the time lag and loudness from the direction. In
embodiments,
more than one dimension may include direction defined by three spatial
dimensions,
time lag and amplitude. In embodiments, more than one dimension may include
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loudness amplitude and time-lag defined by three spatial dimensions, In
= embodiments, the dimension may be the difference in the timing of arrival
of sound at
the second location from different directions. In embodiments, the dimension
may be
the difference between the timing of arrival of reflected sound versus sound
traveling
directly from the first location to the second location. In embodiments, the
dimension
may be the difference in the amplitude of the sound arriving at the second
location
from different directions. In embodiments, the dimension may be the difference

between the amplitude of reflected sound versus sound traveling directly from
the first
location to the second location. In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound
signature may associate a timing range for each incidence direction following
reflection relative to sound reaching each location without reflection. In
embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature may associate a timing
range for
each incidence direction following reflection relative to a time in which the
sound was
created. In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature may define a
preferential timing for reception of sound from a plurality of incidence
directions. In
embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature may define a preferential
order
for reception of sound from a plurality of incidence directions.
[00282] In embodiments, the dimension may be a direction, intensity,
amplitude, attenuation, frequency, frequency distribution, pitch, time, time
lag, delay,
loudness at a frequency, clarity, timbre, arrival time, azimuth, elevation,
path length,
reverberation time (RT), early decay time (EDT), early to late sound index,
early
lateral energy fraction (LF), total relative sound level (G), integrated
energy, sound
pressure, early to late arriving sound energy ratio, definition, early to
total sound
energy ratio, and the like. In embodiments, the dimension may be a direction
defined
by. three spatial dimensions.
[00283] In embodiments, the sound may be audible, inaudible, a multi-
frequency sound, and the like.
[00284] In embodiments, the sound may be characterized by a single
frequency. In embodiments, the sound may not be initiated but may be a sound
source inherent to the space. In embodiments, the sound may not be initiated
but may
be generated by at least one sound source inherent to the space. In
embodiments, the
sound may be initiated by at least one sound source inherent to the space.
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[002851 In embodiments, the space may be occupied or unoccupied. In
embodiments, the space may be occupied by an audience. In embodiments, the
space
may be occupied by material approximating an audience.
[00286] In embodiments, the space may include both a stage and an
auditorium. In embodiments, the space may include both a performance location
and
a performance observation location. In embodiments, the space may include a
stage.
A first and second location may be located on the stage. In embodiments, the
space
may include only a stage. In embodiments, the space may include only a
performance
location. In embodiments, the space may be less than all the volume of the
structure
housing the space. In embodiments, the space may be a subset of the structure
housing the space. In embodiments, the space may be a Great Hall. In
embodiments, the space may be an ante room, a choir box, a ball court, an
organ
church, a Bach organ church, a basilica, a baroque opera house, an opera
house, a
cathedral, an amphitheater, a conference room, an office, a gymnasium, a movie

theater, a vehicle interior, an automobile interior, an aircraft interior, a
train interior, a
marine interior, a public space, an airport, a train station, a subway
station, a hospital,
and the like.
[00287] In embodiments, the measured values may be represented by a
vector diagram. The length of the vector in the vector diagram may represent
loudness. The direction of the vector in the vector diagram may represent the
incident
angle of the incoming sound. The color of the vector in the vector diagram may

represent time lag. In embodiments, the sound signature may be represented as
time
series of distinct sound waves representing initial arrival of reflected sound
from
different directions. In embodiments, a preferred multi-dimensional sound
signature
may be determined by defining acceptable timing and amplitude ranges for a
series of
sound waves arriving at a location.
[00288] In embodiments, the above stated methods may be repeated at 15
degree increments. In embodiments, the above stated methods may be repeated at

increments of 15 degrees approximately. In embodiments, the angular separation

granulation for vector representation may be 15 degrees.
1002891 In embodiments, methods and systems for storing the
measurements to form a multi-dimensional sound signature composite for the
hypothetical space may be provided. The methods and systems may include
simulating the measurement of more than one dimension of the sound at a
location in
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a hypothetical space resulting from sound initiated at a plurality of other
locations in
- - the hypothetical space, simulating the initiation of a sound at= a
first location in a
hypothetical space, simulating the measurement of more than one dimension of
the
resulting sound at a plurality of other locations in the hypothetical space,
and storing
the measurements in a storage medium to form a multi-dimensional sound
signature
composite for the hypothetical space. The stated simulation may be done using
a
computer processor.
100290] In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature composite
may be a data record, a table, and the like. In embodiments, the multi-
dimensional
sound signature composite may be stored in a database. In embodiments, the
multi-
dimensional sound signatures in the multi-dimensional sound signature
composite
may associate a timing range for each incidence direction following reflection
relative
to sound reaching each location without reflection. In embodiments, the multi-
dimensional sound signatures in the multi-dimensional sound signature
composite
may associate a timing range for each incidence direction following reflection
relative
to a time in which the sound was created. In embodiments, the multi-
dimensional
sound signatures in the multi-dimensional sound signature composite may define
a
preferential timing for reception of sound from a plurality of incidence
directions. In
embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signatures in the multi-dimensional
sound
signature composite may define an amplitude range for each incidence
direction. In
embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signatures in the multi-dimensional
sound
signature composite may define a preferential order for reception of sound
from a
plurality of incidence directions. In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound

signature composite may include information about the tonal distribution of
sound
reaching the multiple locations from multiple incidence directions. In
embodiments,
the multi-dimensional sound signature composite may include information about
the
tonal distribution of sound reaching the multiple locations from a multiple
incidence
directions. The tonal distribution may include a high-frequency drop-off that
may be
greater than the masking effect of air.
1002911 In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature may
consist of multiple sound vectors. Each sound vector may represent the
incidence of
sound at the second location from a direction defined by three spatial
dimensions.
Each sound vector may include the time lag and loudness at a frequency from
the
direction. In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature may consist
of
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multiple sound vectors. Each sound vector may represent the incidence of sound
at
the second location from a direction defined by three spatial dimensions. Each
sound
vector may include the time lag and loudness from the direction. In
embodiments,
more than one dimension may include direction defined by three spatial
dimensions,
time lag and amplitude. In embodiments, more than one dimension may include
loudness amplitude and time-lag defined by three spatial dimensions. In
embodiments, the dimension may be the difference in the timing of arrival of
sound at
the second location from different directions. In embodiments, the dimension
may be
the difference between the timing of arrival of reflected sound versus sound
traveling
directly from the first location to the second location. In embodiments, the
dimension
may be the difference in the amplitude of the sound arriving at the second
location
from different directions. In embodiments, the dimension may be the difference

between the amplitude of reflected sound versus sound traveling directly from
the first
location to the second location. In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound
signature may associate a timing range for each incidence direction following
reflection relative to sound reaching each location without reflection. In
embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature may associate a timing
range for
each incidence direction following reflection relative to a time in which the
sound was
created. In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature may define a
preferential timing for reception of sound from a plurality of incidence
directions, In
embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature may define a preferential
order
for reception of sound from a plurality of incidence directions.
[002921 In embodiments, the dimension may be a direction, intensity,
amplitude, attenuation, frequency, frequency distribution, pitch, time, time
lag, delay,
loudness at a frequency, clarity, timbre, arrival time, azimuth, elevation,
path length,
reverberation time (RT), early decay time (EDT), early to late sound index,
early
lateral energy fraction (LF), total relative sound level (G), integrated
energy, sound
pressure, early to late arriving sound energy ratio, definition, early to
total sound
energy ratio, and the like. In embodiments, the dimension may be a direction
defined
by three spatial dimensions.
[00293] In embodiments, the sound may be audible, inaudible, a multi
frequency sound, and the like.
100294] In embodiments, the sound may be characterized by a single
frequency. In embodiments, the sound may not be initiated but may be a sound
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source inherent to the space. In embodiments, the sound may not be initiated
but may
be generated by at least one sound source inherent to the space. In
embodiments, the
sound may be initiated by at least one sound source inherent to the space.
[00295] In embodiments, the space may be occupied or unoccupied. In
embodiments, the space may be occupied by an audience. In embodiments, the
space
may be occupied by material approximating an audience.
[00296] In embodiments, the space may include both a stage and an
auditorium. In embodiments, the space may include both a performance location
and
a performance observation location. In embodiments, the space may include a
stage.
A first and second location may be located on the stage. In embodiments, the
space
may include only a stage. In embodiments, the space may include only a
performance
location. In embodiments, the space may be less than all the volume of the
structure
housing the space. In embodiments, the space may be a subset of the structure
housing the space. In embodiments, the space may be a Great Hall. In
embodiments, the space may be an ante room, a choir box, a ball court, an
organ
church, a Bach organ church, a basilica, a baroque opera house, an opera
house, a
cathedral, an amphitheater, a conference room, an office, a gymnasium, a movie

theater, a vehicle interior, an automobile interior, an aircraft interior, a
train interior, a
marine interior, a public space, an airport, a train station, a subway
station, a hospital,
and the like.
[00297] In embodiments, the measured values may be represented by a
vector diagram. The length of the vector in the vector diagram may represent
loudness. The direction of the vector in the vector diagram may represent the
incident
angle of the incoming sound. The color of the vector in the vector diagram may

represent time lag. In embodiments, the sound signature may be represented as
time
series of distinct sound waves representing initial arrival of reflected sound
from
different directions. In embodiments, a preferred multi-dimensional sound
signature
may be determined by defining acceptable timing and amplitude ranges for a
series of
sound waves arriving at a location.
[00298] In embodiments, the above stated methods may be repeated at 15
degree increments. In embodiments, the above stated methods may be repeated at

increments of 15 degrees approximately. In embodiments, the angular separation

granulation for vector representation may be 15 degrees,
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[00299] In embodiments, methods and systems for storing the multi-
dimensional sound signature in accordance with various embodiments of the
present
invention may be provided. The methods and systems may include determining a
multi-dimensional sound signature for a location within a space by measuring
the
multi-dimensional sound signature and storing the multi-dimensional sound
signature
using a storage medium. The measurement of multi-dimensional sound signature
and
may include measuring more than one dimension of the sound at a location in
the
space resulting from the inherent ambient sound of the space to form for such
location
the multi-dimensional sound signature.
[00300] In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature composite
may be a data record, a table, and the like, In embodiments, the multi-
dimensional
sound signature composite may be stored in a database. In embodiments, the
multi-
dimensional sound signatures in the multi-dimensional sound signature
composite
may associate a timing range for each incidence direction following reflection
relative
to sound reaching each location without reflection. In embodiments, the multi-
dimensional sound signatures in the multi-dimensional sound signature
composite
may associate a timing range for each incidence direction following reflection
relative
to a time in which the sound was created. In embodiments, the multi-
dimensional
sound signatures in the multi-dimensional sound signature composite may define
a
preferential timing for reception of sound from a plurality of incidence
directions. In
embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signatures in the multi-dimensional
sound
signature composite may define an amplitude range for each incidence
direction. In
embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signatures in the multi-dimensional
sound
signature composite may define a preferential order for reception of sound
from a
plurality of incidence directions. In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound

signature composite may include information about the tonal distribution of
sound
reaching the multiple locations from multiple incidence directions. In
embodiments,
the multi-dimensional sound signature composite may include information about
the
tonal distribution of sound reaching the multiple locations from a multiple
incidence
directions. The tonal distribution may include a high-frequency drop-off that
may be
greater than the masking effect of air.
[00301] In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature may
consist of multiple sound vectors. Each sound vector may represent the
incidence of
sound at the second location from a direction defined by three spatial
dimensions.
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Each sound vector may include the time lag and loudness at a frequency from
the
direction. In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature may consist
of
multiple sound vectors. Each sound vector may represent the incidence of sound
at
the second location from a direction defined by three spatial dimensions. Each
sound
vector may include the time lag and loudness from the direction. In
embodiments,
more than one dimension may include direction defined by three spatial
dimensions,
time lag and amplitude. In embodiments, more than one dimension may include
loudness amplitude and time-lag defined by three spatial dimensions. in
embodiments, the dimension may be the difference in the timing of arrival of
sound at
the second location from different directions. In embodiments, the dimension
may be
the difference between the timing of arrival of reflected sound versus sound
traveling
directly from the first location to the second location. In embodiments, the
dimension
may be the difference in the amplitude of the sound arriving at the second
location
from different directions. In embodiments, the dimension may be the difference

between the amplitude of reflected sound versus sound traveling directly from
the first
location to the second location. In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound
signature may associate a timing range for each incidence direction following
reflection relative to sound reaching each location without reflection. In
embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature may associate a timing
range for
each incidence direction following reflection relative to a time in which the
sound was
created. In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature may define a
preferential timing for reception of sound from a plurality of incidence
directions. In
embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature may define a preferential
order
for reception of sound from a plurality of incidence directions.
100302] In embodiments, the dimension may be a direction, intensity,
amplitude, attenuation, frequency, frequency distribution, pitch, time, time
lag, delay,
loudness at a frequency, clarity, timbre, arrival time, azimuth, elevation,
path length,
reverberation time (RT), early decay time (EDT), early to late sound index,
early
lateral energy fraction ELF), total relative sound level (G), integrated
energy, sound
pressure, early decay time, early to late arriving sound energy ratio,
definition, early
to total sound energy ratio, and the like. In embodiments, the dimension may
be a
direction defined by three spatial dimensions.
[00303] In embodiments, the sound may be audible, inaudible, a multi-
frequency sound, and the like.
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[00304] In embodiments, the sound may be characterized by a single
frequency.
[00305] In embodiments, the space may be occupied or unoccupied. In
embodiments, the space may be occupied by an audience. In embodiments, the
space
may be occupied by material approximating an audience.
[00306] In embodiments, the space may include both a stage and an
auditorium. In embodiments, the space may include both a performance location
and
a performance observation location. In embodiments, the space may include a
stage.
A first and second location may be located on the stage. In embodiments, the
space
may include only a stage. In embodiments, the space may include only a
performance
location. In embodiments, the space may be less than all the volume of the
structure
housing the space. In embodiments, the space may be a subset of the structure
housing the space. In embodiments, the space may be a Great Hall. In
embodiments, the space may be an ante room, a choir box, a ball court, an
organ
church, a Bach organ church, a basilica, a baroque opera house, an opera
house, a
cathedral, an amphitheater, a conference room, an office, a gymnasium, a movie

theater, a vehicle interior, an automobile interior, an aircraft interior, a
train interior, a
marine interior, a public space, an airport, a train station, a subway
station, a hospital,
and the like.
[00307] In embodiments, the measured values may be represented by a
vector diagram. The length of the vector in the vector diagram may represent
loudness. The direction of the vector in the vector diagram may represent the
incident
angle of the incoming sound. The color of the vector in the vector diagram may

represent time lag. In embodiments, the sound signature may be represented as
time
series of distinct sound waves representing initial arrival of reflected sound
from
different directions. In embodiments, a preferred multi-dimensional sound
signature
may be determined by defining acceptable timing and amplitude ranges for a
series of
sound waves arriving at a location.
[00308] In embodiments, the above stated methods may be repeated at 15
degree increments. In embodiments, the above stated methods may be repeated at

increments of 15 degrees approximately. In embodiments, the angular separation

granulation for vector representation may be 15 degrees.
[00309] In embodiments, methods and systems for storing the
measurements to form a multi-dimensional sound signature for the location in
the
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space may be provided. The methods and systems may include preserving the
inherent ambient sound of a space, measuring more than one dimension of the
sound
at a location in the space, and storing the measurements in a storage medium
to form a
multi-dimensional sound signature for the location in the space.
[00310] In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature composite
may be a data record, a table, and the like. In embodiments, the multi-
dimensional
sound signature composite may be stored in a database. In embodiments, the
multi-
dimensional sound signatures in the multi-dimensional sound signature
composite
may associate a timing range for each incidence direction following reflection
relative
to sound reaching each location without reflection. In embodiments, the multi-
dimensional sound signatures in the multi-dimensional sound signature
composite
may associate a timing range for each incidence direction following reflection
relative
to a time in which the sound was created. In embodiments, the multi-
dimensional
sound signatures in the multi-dimensional sound signature composite may define
a
preferential timing for reception of sound from a plurality of incidence
directions, In
embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signatures in the multi-dimensional
sound
signature composite may define an amplitude range for each incidence
direction. In
embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signatures in the multi-dimensional
sound
signature composite may define a preferential order for reception of sound
from a
plurality of incidence directions. In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound

signature composite may include information about the tonal distribution of
sound
reaching the multiple locations from multiple incidence directions. In
embodiments,
the multi-dimensional sound signature composite may include information about
the
tonal distribution of sound reaching the multiple locations from a multiple
incidence
directions. The tonal distribution may include a high-frequency drop-off that
may be
greater than the masking effect of air.
[00311] In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature may
consist of multiple sound vectors. Each sound vector may represent the
incidence of
sound at the second location from a direction defined by three spatial
dimensions.
Each sound vector may include the time lag and loudness at a frequency from
the
direction. In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature may consist
of
multiple sound vectors. Each sound vector may represent the incidence of sound
at
the second location from a direction defined by three spatial dimensions. Each
sound
vector may include the time lag and loudness from the direction. In
embodiments,
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more than one dimension may include direction defined by three spatial
dimensions,
time lag and amplitude. In embodiments, more than one dimension may include
loudness amplitude and time-lag defined by three spatial dimensions. In
embodiments, the dimension may be the difference in the timing of arrival of
sound at
the second location from different directions. In embodiments, the dimension
may be
the difference between the timing of arrival of reflected sound versus sound
traveling
directly from the first location to the second location. In embodiments, the
dimension
may be the difference in the amplitude of the sound arriving at the second
location
from different directions. In embodiments, the dimension may be the difference

between the amplitude of reflected sound versus sound traveling directly from
the first
location to the second location. In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound
signature may 'associate a timing range for each incidence direction following
reflection relative to sound reaching each location without reflection. In
embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature may associate a timing
range for
each incidence direction following reflection relative to a time in which the
sound was
created. In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature may define a
preferential timing for reception of sound from a plurality of incidence
directions. In
embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature may define a preferential
order
for reception of sound from a plurality of incidence directions.
[00312] In embodiments, the dimension may be a direction, intensity,
amplitude, attenuation, frequency, frequency distribution, pitch, time, time
lag, delay,
loudness at a frequency, clarity, timbre, arrival time, azimuth, elevation,
path length,
reverberation time (RT), early decay time (EDT), early to late sound index,
early
lateral energy fraction (LF), total relative sound level (G), integrated
energy, sound
pressure, early to late arriving sound energy ratio, definition, early to
total sound
energy ratio, and the like. In embodiments, the dimension may be a direction
defined
by three spatial dimensions.
[00313] In embodiments, the sound may be audible, inaudible, a multi-
frequency sound, and the like.
[00314] In embodiments, the sound may be characterized by a single
frequency.
[00315] In embodiments, the space may be occupied or unoccupied. In
embodiments, the space may be occupied by an audience. In embodiments, the
space
may be occupied by material approximating an audience,
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[003161 In embodiments, the space may include both a stage and an
auditorium. In embodiments, the space may include both a performance location
and
a performance observation location. In embodiments, the space may include a
stage.
A first and second location may be located on the stage. In embodiments, the
space
may include only a stage. In embodiments, the space may include only a
performance
location. In embodiments, the space may be less than all the volume of the
structure
housing the space. In embodiments, the space may be a subset of the structure
housing the space. In embodiments, the space may be a Great Hall. In
embodiments, the space may be an ante room, a choir box, a ball court, an
organ
church, a Bach organ church, a basilica, a baroque opera house, an opera
house, a
cathedral, an amphitheater, a conference room, an office, a gymnasium, a movie

theater, a vehicle interior, an automobile interior, an aircraft interior, a
train interior, a
marine interior, a public space, an airport, a train station, a subway
station, a hospital,
and the like.
100317] In embodiments, the measured values may be represented by a
vector diagram. The length of the vector in the vector diagram may represent
loudness. The direction of the vector in the vector diagram may represent the
incident
angle of the incoming sound. The color of the vector in the vector diagram may

represent time lag. In embodiments, the sound signature may be represented as
time
series of distinct sound waves representing initial arrival of reflected sound
from
different directions. In embodiments, a preferred multi-dimensional sound
signature
may be determined by defining acceptable timing and amplitude ranges for a
series of
sound waves arriving at a location.
[00318] In embodiments, the above stated methods may be repeated at 15
degree increments. In embodiments, the above stated methods may be repeated at

increments of 15 degrees approximately. In embodiments, the angular separation

granulation for vector representation may be 15 degrees.
[00319] In embodiments, methods and systems for storing the multi-
dimensional sound signatures for each of the plurality of locations to form
the multi-
dimensional sound signature composite for the space may be provided. The
methods
and systems may include creating a multi-dimensional sound signature composite
for
a space by determining a multi-dimensional sound signature for each of a
plurality of
locations in the space and storing the multi-dimensional sound signatures for
each of
the plurality of locations using a storage medium to form the multi-
dimensional sound
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signature composite for the space , Each multi-dimensional sound signature may
be
determined by measuring more than one dimension of the sound at each of the
plurality of locations in the space resulting from the inherent ambient sound
of the
space.
[00320] In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature composite
may be a data record, a table, and the like. In embodiments, the multi-
dimensional
sound signature composite may be stored in a database. In embodiments, the
multi-
dimensional sound signatures in the multi-dimensional sound signature
composite
may associate a timing range for each incidence direction following reflection
relative
to sound reaching each location without reflection. In embodiments, the multi-
dimensional sound signatures in the multi-dimensional sound signature
composite
may associate a timing range for each incidence direction following reflection
relative
to a time in which the sound was created. In embodiments, the multi-
dimensional
sound signatures in the multi-dimensional sound signature composite may define
a
preferential timing for reception of sound from a plurality of incidence
directions. In
embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signatures in the multi-dimensional
sound
signature composite may define an amplitude range for each incidence
direction. In
embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signatures in the multi-dimensional
sound
signature composite may define a preferential order for reception of sound
from a
plurality of incidence directions. In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound

signature composite may include information about the tonal distribution of
sound
reaching the multiple locations from multiple incidence directions. In
embodiments,
the multi-dimensional sound signature composite may include information about
the
tonal distribution of sound reaching the multiple locations from a multiple
incidence
directions. The tonal distribution may include a high-frequency drop-off that
may be
greater than the masking effect of air.
[00321] In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature may
consist of multiple sound vectors. Each sound vector may represent the
incidence of
sound at the second location from a direction defined by three spatial
dimensions.
Each sound vector may include the time lag and loudness at a frequency from
the
direction. In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature may consist
of
multiple sound vectors. Each sound vector may represent the incidence of sound
at
the second location from a direction defined by three spatial dimensions. Each
sound
vector may include the time lag and loudness from the direction. In
embodiments,
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more than one dimension may include direction defined by three spatial
dimensions,
time lag and amplitude In embodiments, more than one dimension may include
loudness amplitude and time-lag defined by three spatial dimensions. In
embodiments, the dimension may be the difference in the timing of arrival of
sound at
the second location from different directions. In embodiments, the dimension
may be
the difference between the timing of arrival of reflected sound versus sound
traveling
directly from the first location to the second location. In embodiments, the
dimension
may be the difference in the amplitude of the sound arriving at the second
location
from different directions. In embodiments, the dimension may be the difference

between the amplitude of reflected sound versus sound traveling directly from
the first
location to the second location. In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound
signature may associate a timing range for each incidence direction following
reflection relative to sound reaching each location without reflection. In
embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature may associate a timing
range for
each incidence direction following reflection relative to a time in which the
sound was
created. In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature may define a
preferential timing for reception of sound from a plurality of incidence
directions. In
embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature may define a preferential
order
for reception of sound from a plurality of incidence directions.
[003221 In embodiments, the dimension may be a direction, intensity,
amplitude, attenuation, frequency, frequency distribution, pitch, time, time
lag, delay,
loudness at a frequency, clarity, timbre, arrival time, azimuth, elevation,
path length,
reverberation time (RT), early decay time (EDT), early to late sound index,
early
lateral energy fraction (LF), total relative sound level (G), integrated
energy, sound
pressure, early to late arriving sound energy ratio, definition, early to
total sound
energy ratio, and the like. In embodiments, the dimension may be a direction
defined
by three spatial dimensions.
[00323) In embodiments, the sound may be audible, inaudible, a multi-
frequency sound, and the like.
[003241 In embodiments, the sound may be characterized by a single
frequency.
1003251 In embodiments, the space may be occupied or unoccupied. In
embodiments, the space may be occupied by an audience. In embodiments, the
space
may he occupied by material approximating an audience.
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[00326] In embodiments, the space may include both a stage and an
auditorium. In embodiments, the space may include both a performance location
and
a performance observation location. In embodiments, the space may include a
stage.
A first and second location may be located on the stage. In embodiments, the
space
may include only a stage. In embodiments, the space may include only a
performance
location. In embodiments, the space may be less than all the volume of the
structure
housing the space. In embodiments, the space may be a subset of the structure
housing the space. In embodiments, the space may be a Great Hall. In
embodiments, the space may be an ante room, a choir box, a ball court, an
organ
church, a Bach organ church, a basilica, a baroque opera house, an opera
house, a
cathedral, an amphitheater, a conference room, an office, a gymnasium, a movie

theater, a vehicle interior, an automobile interior, an aircraft interior, a
train interior, a
marine interior, a public space, an airport, a train station, a subway
station, a hospital,
and the like.
109327] In embodiments, the measured values may be represented by a
vector diagram. The length of the vector in the vector diagram may represent
loudness. The direction of the vector in the vector diagram may represent the
incident
angle of the incoming sound. The color of the vector in the vector diagram may

represent time lag. In embodiments, the sound signature may be represented as
time
series of distinct sound waves representing initial arrival of reflected sound
from
different directions. In embodiments, a preferred multi-dimensional sound
signature
may be determined by defining acceptable timing and amplitude ranges for a
series of
sound waves arriving at a location.
1003281 In embodiments, the above stated methods may be repeated at 15
degree increments. In embodiments, the above stated methods may be repeated at

increments of 15 degrees approximately. In embodiments, the angular separation

granulation for vector representation may be 15 degrees.
[0(13291 In embodiments, methods and systems for storing the multi-
dimensional sound signatures for a plurality of locations within the space in
respect of
the inherent ambient sound of the space may be provided. The methods and
systems
may include presenting the inherent ambient sound of a space, measuring more
than
one dimension of the resulting sound at a plurality of locations in the space,
and
storing the measurements for each location in a storage medium to form a multi-

dimensional sound signature composite for the space.
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[00330] In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature composite
may be a data record, a table, and the like. In embodiments, the multi-
dimensional
sound signature composite may be stored in a database. In embodiments, the
multi-
dimensional sound signatures in the multi-dimensional sound signature
composite
may associate a timing range for each incidence direction following reflection
relative
to sound reaching each location without reflection. In embodiments, the multi-
dimensional sound signatures in the multi-dimensional sound signature
composite
may associate a timing range for each incidence direction following reflection
relative
to a time in which the sound was created. In embodiments, the multi-
dimensional
sound signatures in the multi-dimensional sound signature composite may define
a
preferential timing for reception of sound from a plurality of incidence
directions. In
embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signatures in the multi-dimensional
sound
signature composite may define an amplitude range for each incidence
direction. In
embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signatures in the multi-dimensional
sound
signature composite may define a preferential order for reception of sound
from a
plurality of incidence directions. In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound

signature composite may include information about the tonal distribution of
sound
reaching the multiple locations from multiple incidence directions. In
embodiments,
the multi-dimensional sound signature composite may include information about
the
tonal distribution of sound reaching the multiple locations from a multiple
incidence
directions. The tonal distribution may include a high-frequency drop-off that
may be
greater than the masking effect of air.
[00331] In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature may
consist of multiple sound vectors. Each sound vector may represent the
incidence of
sound at the second location from a direction defined by three spatial
dimensions.
Each sound vector may include the time lag and loudness at a frequency from
the
direction. In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature may consist
of
multiple sound vectors. Each sound vector may represent the incidence of sound
at
the second location from a direction defined by three spatial dimensions. Each
sound
vector may include the time lag and loudness from the direction. In
embodiments,
more than one dimension may include direction defined by three spatial
dimensions,
time lag and amplitude. In embodiments, more than one dimension may include
loudness amplitude and time-lag defined by three spatial dimensions. In
embodiments, the dimension may be the difference in the timing of arrival of
sound at
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the second location from different directions. In embodiments, the dimension
may be
the difference between the timing of arrival of reflected sound versus sound
traveling
directly from the first location to the second location. In embodiments, the
dimension
may be the difference in the amplitude of the sound arriving at the second
location
from different directions. In embodiments, the dimension may be the difference

between the amplitude of reflected sound versus sound traveling directly from
the first
location to the second location. In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound
signature may associate a timing range for each incidence direction following
reflection relative to sound reaching each location without reflection. In
embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature may associate a timing
range for
each incidence direction following reflection relative to a time in which the
sound was
created. In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature may define a
preferential timing for reception of sound from a plurality of incidence
directions. In
embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature may define a preferential
order
for reception of sound from a plurality of incidence directions.
[00332] In embodiments, the dimension may be a direction, intensity,
amplitude, attenuation, frequency, frequency distribution, pitch, time, time
lag, delay,
loudness at a frequency, clarity, timbre, arrival time, azimuth, elevation,
path length,
reverberation time (RT), early decay time (EDT), early to late sound index,
early
lateral energy fraction (LF), total relative sound level (G), integrated
energy, sound
pressure, early to late arriving sound energy ratio, definition, early to
total sound
energy ratio, and the like. In embodiments, the dimension may be a direction
defined
by three spatial dimensions.
[00333] In embodiments, the sound may be audible, inaudible, a multi-
frequency sound, and the like.
[00334] In embodiments, the= sound may be characterized by a single
frequency,
[00335] In embodiments, the space may be occupied or unoccupied. In
embodiments, the space may be occupied by an audience. In embodiments, the
space
may be occupied by material approximating an audience.
[00336] In embodiments, the space may include both a stage and an
auditorium. In embodiments, the space may include both a performance location
and
a performance observation location. In embodiments, the space may include a
stage.
A first and second location may be located on the stage. In embodiments, the
space
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may include only a stage. In embodiments, the space may include only a
performance
location. In embodiments, the space may be less than all the volume of the
structure
housing the space. In embodiments, the space may be a subset of the structure
housing the space. In embodiments, the space may be a Great Hall. In
embodiments, the space may be an ante room, a choir box, a ball court, an
organ
church, a Bach organ church, a basilica, a baroque opera house, an opera
house, a
cathedral, an amphitheater, a conference room, an office, a gymnasium, a movie

theater, a vehicle interior, an automobile interior, an aircraft interior, a
train interior, a
marine interior, a public space, an airport, a train station, a subway
station, a hospital,
and the like.
100337] In embodiments, the measured values may be represented by a
vector diagram. The length of the vector in the vector diagram may represent
loudness. The direction of the vector in the vector diagram may represent the
incident
angle of the incoming sound. The color of the vector in the vector diagram may

represent time lag. In embodiments, the sound signature may be represented as
time
series of distinct sound waves representing initial arrival of reflected sound
from
different directions. In embodiments, a preferred multi-dimensional sound
signature
may be determined by defining acceptable timing and amplitude ranges for a
series of
sound waves arriving at a location.
1003381 In embodiments, the above stated methods may be repeated at 15
degree increments. In embodiments, the above stated methods may be repeated at

increments of 15 degrees approximately. In embodiments, the angular separation

granulation for vector representation may be 15 degrees.
[00339] In embodiments, methods and systems for storing the multi-
dimensional sound signatures to form the multi-dimensional sound signature
composite for the space may be provided. The methods and systems may include
creating a multi-dimensional sound signature composite for a space by
determining a
plurality of multi-dimensional sound signatures for a location in the space
and storing
the multi-dimensional sound signatures using a storage medium to form the
multi-
dimensional sound signature composite for the space. Each multi-dimensional
sound
signature may be determined measuring more than one dimension of the sound at
the
location in the space resulting from the inherent ambient sound of the space.
[003401 In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature composite
may be a data record, a table, and the like. In embodiments, the multi-
dimensional
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sound signature composite may be stored in a database. In embodiments, the
multi-
dimensional sound signatures in the multi-dimensional sound signature
composite
may associate a timing range for each incidence direction following reflection
relative
to sound reaching each location without reflection. In embodiments, the multi-
dimensional sound signatures in the multi-dimensional sound signature
composite
may associate a timing range for each incidence direction following reflection
relative
to a time in which the sound was created. In embodiments, the multi-
dimensional
sound signatures in the multi-dimensional sound signature composite may define
a
preferential timing for reception of sound from a plurality of incidence
directions. In
embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signatures in the multi-dimensional
sound
signature composite may define an amplitude range for each incidence
direction. In
embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signatures in the multi-dimensional
sound
signature composite may define a preferential order for reception of sound
from a
plurality of incidence directions. In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound

signature composite may include information about the tonal distribution of
sound
reaching the multiple locations from multiple incidence directions. In
embodiments,
the multi-dimensional sound signature composite may include information about
the
tonal distribution of sound reaching the multiple locations from a multiple
incidence
directions. The tonal distribution may include a high-frequency drop-off that
may be
greater than the masking effect of air.
[00341] In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature may
consist of multiple sound vectors. Each sound vector may represent the
incidence of
sound at the second location from a direction defined by three spatial
dimensions.
Each sound vector may include the time lag and loudness at a frequency from
the
direction. In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature may consist
of
multiple sound vectors. Each sound vector may represent the incidence of sound
at
the second location from a direction defined by three spatial dimensions. Each
sound
vector may include the time lag and loudness from the direction. In
embodiments,
more than one dimension may include direction defined by three spatial
dimensions,
time lag and amplitude. In embodiments, more than one dimension may include
loudness amplitude and time-lag defined by three spatial dimensions. In
embodiments, the dimension may be the difference in the timing of arrival of
sound at
the second location from different directions. In embodiments, the dimension
may be
the difference between the timing of arrival of reflected sound versus sound
traveling
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directly from the first location to the second location. In embodiments, the
dimension
may be the difference in the amplitude of the sound arriving at the second
location
from different directions. In embodiments, the dimension may be the difference

between the amplitude of reflected sound versus sound traveling directly from
the first
location to the second location. In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound
signature may associate a timing range for each incidence direction following
reflection relative to sound reaching each location without reflection. In
embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature may associate a timing
range for
each incidence direction following reflection relative to a time in which the
sound was
created. In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature may define a
preferential timing for reception of sound from a plurality of incidence
directions. In
embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature may define a preferential
order
for reception of sound from a plurality of incidence directions.
[003421 In embodiments, the dimension may be a direction, intensity,
amplitude, attenuation, frequency, frequency distribution, pitch, time, time
lag, delay,
loudness at a frequency, clarity, timbre, arrival time, azimuth, elevation,
path length,
reverberation time (RT), early decay time (EDT), early to late sound index,
early
lateral energy fraction (LF), total relative sound level (G), integrated
energy, sound
pressure, early to late arriving sound energy ratio, definition, early to
total sound
energy ratio, and the like. In embodiments, the dimension may be a direction
defined
by three spatial dimensions.
[00343] In embodiments, the sound may be audible, inaudible, a multi-
frequency sound, and the like.
[00344] In embodiments, the sound may be characterized by a single
frequency.
[00345] In embodiments, the space may be occupied or unoccupied. In
embodiments, the space may be occupied by an audience. In embodiments, the
space
may be occupied by material approximating an audience.
[003461 In embodiments, the space may include both a stage and an
auditorium. In embodiments, the space may include both a performance location
and
a performance observation location. In embodiments, the space may include a
stage.
A first and second location may be located on the stage. In embodiments, the
space
may include only a stage. In embodiments, the space may include only a
performance
location. In embodiments, the space may be less than all the volume of the
structure
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housing the space. In embodiments, the space may be a subset of the structure
housing the space. In embodiments, the space may be a Great Hall. In
embodiments, the space may be an ante room, a choir box, a ball court, an
organ
church, a Bach organ church, a basilica, a baroque opera house, an opera
house, a
cathedral, an amphitheater, a conference room, an office, a gymnasium, a movie

theater, a vehicle interior, an automobile interior, an aircraft interior, a
train interior, a
marine interior, a public space, an airport, a train station, a subway
station, a hospital,
and the like.
[00347] In embodiments, the measured values may be represented by a
vector diagram. The length of the vector in the vector diagram may represent
loudness. The direction of the vector in the vector diagram may represent the
incident
angle of the incoming sound. The color of the vector in the vector diagram may

represent time lag. In embodiments, the sound signature may be represented as
time
series of distinct sound waves representing initial arrival of reflected sound
from
different directions. In embodiments, a preferred multi-dimensional sound
signature
may be determined by defining acceptable timing and amplitude ranges for a
series of
sound waves arriving at a location.
[00348] In embodiments, the above stated methods may be repeated at 15
degree increments. In embodiments, the above stated methods may be repeated at

increments of 15 degrees approximately. In embodiments, the angular separation

granulation for vector representation may be 15 degrees.
[00349] In embodiments, methods and systems for storing the multi-
dimensional sound signatures for a location within the space in respect of the
inherent
ambient sound of the space. The multi-dimensional sound signatures may be
stored in
a multi-dimensional sound signature composite for a space.
[00350] In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature composite
may be a data record, a table, and the like. In embodiments, the multi-
dimensional
sound signature composite may be stored in a database. In embodiments, the
multi-
dimensional sound signatures in the multi-dimensional sound signature
composite
may associate a timing range for each incidence direction following reflection
relative
to sound reaching each location without reflection. In embodiments, the multi-
dimensional sound signatures in the multi-dimensional sound signature
composite
may associate a timing range for each incidence direction following reflection
relative
to a time in which the sound was created. In embodiments, the multi-
dimensional
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sound signatures in the multi-dimensional sound signature composite may define
a
preferential timing for reception of sound from a plurality of incidence
directions. In
embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signatures in the multi-dimensional
sound
signature composite may define an amplitude range for each incidence
direction. In
embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signatures in the multi-dimensional
sound
signature composite may define a preferential order for reception of sound
from a
plurality of incidence directions. In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound

signature composite may include information about the tonal distribution of
sound
reaching the multiple locations from multiple incidence directions. In
embodiments,
the multi-dimensional sound signature composite may include information about
the
tonal distribution of sound reaching the multiple locations from a multiple
incidence
directions. The tonal distribution may include a high-frequency drop-off that
may be
greater than the masking effect of air.
[00351] In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature may
consist of multiple sound vectors. Each sound vector may represent the
incidence of
sound at the second location from a direction defined by three spatial
dimensions.
Each sound vector may include the time lag and loudness at a frequency from
the
direction. In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature may consist
of
multiple sound vectors. Each sound vector may represent the incidence of sound
at
the second location from a direction defined by three spatial dimensions. Each
sound
vector may include the time lag and loudness from the direction. In
embodiments,
more than one dimension may include direction defined by three spatial
dimensions,
time lag and amplitude. In embodiments, more than one dimension may include
loudness amplitude and time-lag defined by three spatial dimensions. In
embodiments, the dimension may be the difference in the timing of arrival of
sound at
the second location from different directions. In embodiments, the dimension
may be
the difference between the timing of arrival of reflected sound versus sound
traveling
directly from the first location to the second location. In embodiments, the
dimension
may be the difference in the amplitude of the sound arriving at the second
location
from different directions. In embodiments, the dimension may be the difference

between the amplitude of reflected sound versus sound traveling directly from
the first
location to the second location. In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound
signature may associate a timing range for each incidence direction following
reflection relative to sound reaching each location without reflection. In
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embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature may associate a timing
range for
each incidence direction following reflection relative to a time in which the
sound was
created. In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature may define a
preferential timing for reception of sound from a plurality of incidence
directions. In
embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature may define a preferential
order
for reception of sound from a plurality of incidence directions.
[00352] In embodiments, the dimension may be a direction, intensity,
amplitude, attenuation, frequency, frequency distribution, pitch, time, time
lag, delay,
loudness at a frequency, clarity, timbre, arrival time, azimuth, elevation,
path length,
reverberation time (RT), early decay time (EDT), early to late sound index,
early
lateral energy fraction (LF), total relative sound level (G), integrated
energy, sound
pressure, early to late arriving sound energy ratio, definition, early to
total sound
energy ratio, and the like. In embodiments, the dimension may be a direction
defined
by three spatial dimensions.
[00353] In embodiments, the sound may be audible, inaudible, a multi-
frequency sound, and the like.
[00354] In embodiments, the sound may be characterized by a single
frequency.
[00355] In embodiments, the space may be occupied or unoccupied. In
embodiments, the space may be occupied by an audience. In embodiments, the
space
may be occupied by material approximating an audience.
[00356] In embodiments, the space may include both a stage and an
auditorium. In embodiments, the space may include both a performance location
and
a performance observation location. In embodiments, the space may include a
stage.
A first and second location may be located on the stage. In embodiments, the
space
may include only a stage. In embodiments, the space may include only a
performance
location. In embodiments, the space may be less than all the volume of the
structure
housing the space. In embodiments, the space may be a subset of the structure
housing the space. In embodiments, the space may be a Great Hall. In
embodiments, the space may be an ante room, a choir box, a ball court, an
organ
church, a Bach organ church, a basilica, a baroque opera house, an opera
house, a
cathedral, an amphitheater, a conference room, an office, a gymnasium, a movie

theater, a vehicle interior, an automobile interior, an aircraft interior, a
train interior, a
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marine interior, a public space, an airport, a train station, a subway
station, a hospital,
and the like.
[00357] In embodiments, the measured values may be represented by a
vector diagram. The length of the vector in the vector diagram may represent
loudness. The direction of the vector in the vector diagram may represent the
incident
angle of the incoming sound. The color of the vector in the vector diagram may

represent time lag. In embodiments, the sound signature may be represented as
time
series of distinct sound waves representing initial arrival of reflected sound
from
different directions. In embodiments, a preferred multi-dimensional sound
signature
may be determined by defining acceptable timing and amplitude ranges for a
series of
sound waves arriving at a location.
[00358] In embodiments, the above stated methods may be repeated at 15
degree increments. In embodiments, the above stated methods may be repeated at

increments of 15 degrees approximately. In embodiments, the angular separation

granulation for vector representation may be 15 degrees.
[00359] In embodiments, methods and systems for storing the
measurements to form a multi-dimensional sound signature composite for the
space
may be provided. The methods and systems may include measuring more than one
dimension of the sound at a location in a space resulting from the inherent
ambient
sound of the space and storing the measurements in a storage medium to form a
multi-
dimensional sound signature composite for the space.
[00360] In embodiments, methods and systems for storing the multi-
dimensional sound signatures to form the multi-dimensional sound signature
composite for the space may be provided. The methods and systems may include
creating a multi-dimensional sound signature composite for a space and storing
the
multi-dimensional sound signatures using a storage medium to form the multi-
dimensional sound signature composite for the space. The multi-dimensional
sound
signature composite may be created by determining a plurality of multi-
dimensional
sound signatures for a location in the space and determining a multi-
dimensional
sound signature for each of a plurality of locations in the space. Each multi-
dimensional sound signature may be determined by measuring more than one
dimension of the sound at the location in the space resulting from the
inherent
ambient sound of the space. Each multi-dimensional sound signature may be
determined by measuring more than one dimension of the sound at each of the
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plurality of locations in the space resulting from the inherent ambient sound
of the
space.
[00361] In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature composite
may be a data record, a table, and the like. In embodiments, the multi-
dimensional
sound signature composite may be stored in a database. In embodiments, the
multi-
dimensional sound signatures in the multi-dimensional sound signature
composite
may associate a timing range for each incidence direction following reflection
relative
to sound reaching each location without reflection. In embodiments, the multi-
dimensional sound signatures in the multi-dimensional sound signature
composite
may associate a timing range for each incidence direction following reflection
relative
to a time in which the sound was created. In embodiments, the multi-
dimensional
sound signatures in the multi-dimensional sound signature composite may define
a
preferential timing for reception of sound from a plurality of incidence
directions. In
embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signatures in the multi-dimensional
sound
signature composite may define an amplitude range for each incidence
direction. In
embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signatures in the multi-dimensional
sound
signature composite may define a preferential order for reception of sound
from a
plurality of incidence directions. In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound

signature composite may include information about the tonal distribution of
sound
reaching the multiple locations from multiple incidence directions. In
embodiments,
the multi-dimensional sound signature composite may include information about
the
tonal distribution of sound reaching the multiple locations from a multiple
incidence
directions. The tonal distribution may include a high-frequency drop-off that
may be
greater than the masking effect of air.
[00362] In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature may
consist of multiple sound vectors. Each sound vector may represent the
incidence of
sound at the second location from a direction defined by three spatial
dimensions.
Each sound vector may include the time lag and loudness at a frequency from
the
direction. In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature may consist
of
multiple sound vectors. Each sound vector may represent the incidence of sound
at
the second location from a direction defined by three spatial dimensions. Each
sound
vector may include the time lag and loudness from the direction. In
embodiments,
more than one dimension may include direction defined by three spatial
dimensions,
time lag and amplitude. In embodiments, more than one dimension may include
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loudness amplitude and time-lag defined by three spatial dimensions. In
embodiments, the dimension may be the difference in the timing of arrival of
sound at
the second location from different directions. In embodiments, the dimension
may be
the difference between the timing of arrival of reflected sound versus sound
traveling
directly from the first location to the second location. In embodiments, the
dimension
may be the difference in the amplitude of the sound arriving at the second
location
from different directions. In embodiments, the dimension may be the difference

between the amplitude of reflected sound versus sound traveling directly from
the first
location to the second location. In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound
signature may associate a timing range for each incidence direction following
reflection relative to sound reaching each location without reflection. In
embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature may associate a timing
range for
each incidence direction following reflection relative to a time in which the
sound was
created. In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature may define a
preferential timing for reception of sound from a plurality of incidence
directions. In
embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature may define a preferential
order
for reception of sound from a plurality of incidence directions.
1003631 In embodiments, the dimension may be a direction, intensity,
amplitude, attenuation, frequency, frequency distribution, pitch, time, time
lag, delay,
loudness at a frequency, clarity, timbre, arrival time, azimuth, elevation,
path length,
reverberation time (RT), early decay time (EDT), early to late sound index,
early
lateral energy fraction (LF), total relative sound level (G), integrated
energy, sound
pressure, early to late arriving sound energy ratio, definition, early to
total sound
energy ratio, and the like. In embodiments, the dimension may be a direction
defined
by three spatial dimensions.
[00364] In embodiments, the sound may be audible, inaudible, a multi-
frequency sound, and the like.
[00365] In embodiments, the sound may be characterized by a single
frequency.
[00366] In embodiments, the space may be occupied or unoccupied. In
embodiments, the space may be occupied by an audience. In embodiments, the
space
may be occupied by material approximating an audience.
[00367) In embodiments, the space may include both a stage and an
auditorium In embodiments, the space may include both a performance location
and
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a performance observation location. In embodiments, the space may include a
stage.
A first and second location may be located on the stage. In embodiments, the
space
may include only a stage. In embodiments, the space may include only a
performance
location. In embodiments, the space may be less than all the volume of the
structure
housing the space. In embodiments, the space may be a subset of the structure
housing the space. In embodiments, the space may be a Great Hall. In
embodiments, the space may be an ante room, a choir box, a ball court, an
organ
church, a Bach organ church, a basilica, a baroque opera house, an opera
house, a
cathedral, an amphitheater, a conference room, an office, a gymnasium, a movie

theater, a vehicle interior, an automobile interior, an aircraft interior, a
train interior, a
marine interior, a public space, an airport, a train station, a subway
station, a hospital,
and the like.
[00368] In embodiments, the measured values may be represented by a
vector diagram. The length of the vector in the vector diagram may represent
loudness. The direction of the vector in the vector diagram may represent the
incident
angle of the incoming sound. The color of the vector in the vector diagram may

represent time lag. In embodiments, the sound signature may be represented as
time
series of distinct sound waves representing initial arrival of reflected sound
from
different directions. In embodiments, a preferred multi-dimensional sound
signature
may be determined by defining acceptable timing and amplitude ranges for a
series of
sound waves arriving at a location.
[00369] In embodiments, the above stated methods may be repeated at 15
degree increments. In embodiments, the above stated methods may be repeated at

increments of 15 degrees approximately. In embodiments, the angular separation

granulation for vector representation may be 15 degrees.
[00370] In embodiments, methods and systems for combining multi-
dimensional sound signature composites into a single multi-dimensional sound
signature composite may be provided. The methods and systems may include
creating a creating a multi-dimensional sound signature composite for a first
space,
creating a multi-dimensional sound signature composite for a second space, and

combining multi-dimensional sound signature composites for a the first and
second
space into a single multi-dimensional sound signature composite. The range of
values
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for each dimension may include values of such dimensions derived from each of
the
first and second space.
[00371] In embodiments, the first space multi-dimensional sound signature
composite may be a single source multi-dimensional sound signature composite;
a
multiple source multi-dimensional sound signature composite; a multiple
source,
multiple locations, multi-dimensional sound signature composite; a
hypothetical
multi-dimensional sound signature composite; an ambient multi-dimensional
sound
signature composite; and the like.
[00372] In embodiments, the second space multi-dimensional sound
signature composite may be a single source multi-dimensional sound signature
composite; a multiple source multi-dimensional sound signature composite; a
multiple
source, multiple locations, multi-dimensional sound signature composite; a
hypothetical multi-dimensional sound signature composite; an ambient multi-
dimensional sound signature composite; and the like. In embodiments, the first
and
second spaces may share similar acoustic properties and may be used for the
performance of the same genre of music. In embodiments, the sounds initiated
in the
first and second spaces may be similar.
[00373] In embodiments, the range of values for each dimension may
include the values for each of the first and second space. In embodiments, the

acoustic properties represented by the single combined multi-dimensional sound

signature composite may be superior to those of any of the individual spaces.
In
embodiments, for a given purpose, the acoustic properties represented by the
single
combined multi-dimensional sound signature composite may be superior to those
of
any of the individual spaces. In embodiments, the first and second spaces may
share
similar geometric properties.
1003741 In embodiments, methods and systems for combining multi-
dimensional sound signature composites into a single multi-dimensional sound
signature composite may be provided. The methods and systems may include
creating multi-dimensional sound signature composites for a plurality of
spaces and
combining the multi-dimensional sound signature composites into a single multi-

dimensional sound signature composite representing the range of values for
each
dimension included in the multi-dimensional sound signature composites for the

plurality of spaces.
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[09375] In embodiments, the first space multi-dimensional sound signature
composite may be a single source multi-dimensional sound signature composite;
a
multiple source multi-dimensional sound signature composite; a multiple
source,
multiple locations, multi-dimensional sound signature composite; a
hypothetical
multi-dimensional sound signature composite; an ambient multi-dimensional
sound
signature composite; and the like.
[003761 In embodiments, the second space multi-dimensional sound
signature composite may be a single source multi-dimensional sound signature
composite; a multiple source multi-dimensional sound signature composite; a
multiple
= source, multiple locations, multi-dimensional sound signature composite;
a
hypothetical multi-dimensional sound signature composite; an ambient multi-
dimensional sound signature composite; and the like. In embodiments, the first
and
second spaces may share similar acoustic properties and may be used for the
performance of the same genre of music. In embodiments, the sounds initiated
in the
first and second spaces may be similar.
[00377] In embodiments, the range of values for each dimension may
include the values for each of the first and second space. In embodiments, the

acoustic properties represented by the single combined multi-dimensional sound

signature composite may be superior to those of any of the individual spaces.
In
embodiments, for a given purpose, the acoustic properties represented by the
single
combined multi-dimensional sound signature composite may be superior to those
of
any of the individual spaces. In embodiments, the first and second spaces may
share
similar geometric properties.
[00378] In embodiments, methods and systems for decomposing the multi-
dimensional sound signature composites may be provided. The methods and
systems
may include creating a multi-dimensional sound signature composite containing
multi-dimensional sound data corresponding to a plurality of locations and
decomposing the multi-dimensional sound signature composite into two or more
multi-dimensional sound signature sub-composites. Each sub-
composite
corresponding to at least one selected location in the plurality of locations.
[00379] In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature composite
may be a space; a hypothetical space; a single source multi-dimensional sound
signature composite; a multiple source multi-dimensional sound signature
composite;
a multiple source, multiple locations, multi-dimensional sound signature
composite; a
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hypothetical multi-dimensional sound signature composite; an ambient multi-
dimensional sound signature composite; and the like.
[00380] In embodiments, each sub-composite may correspond to at least
one selected location in the number of locations. In embodiments, the at least
one
selected location may correspond to a space, a physical space, a zone of a
space, a
region of a space, a range of seats in a space, a stage contained in a space,
an
auditorium contained in a space, and the like.
[00381] In embodiments, methods and systems for modifying the space
may be provided. The methods and systems may include determining a multi-
dimensional sound signature for a location within a space, comparing the multi-

dimensional sound signature to a known multi-dimensional sound signature, and
modifying the space such that the similarity between the multi-dimensional
sound
signature for the location within the modified space and the known multi-
dimensional
sound signature may be increased.
[00382] In embodiments, the similarity may be increased for one dimension
of the multi-dimensional sound signature, at least one dimension of the multi-
dimensional sound signature, and the like. In embodiments, the space may be
modified by the construction of fixtures designed to create reflections of
sound within
a defined range of time, amplitude and direction. In embodiments, the space
may be
modified by adding fixtures designed to create reflections of sound within a
defined
range of time, amplitude and direction. In embodiments, the space may be
modified
by removing fixtures designed to create reflections of sound within a defined
range of
time, amplitude and direction. In embodiments, the space may be modified by
moving fixtures designed to create reflections of sound within a defined range
of time,
amplitude and direction. In embodiments, the range may be defined based on a
preferred, multi-dimensional sound signature. In embodiments, the space may be

modified by adding fabric, removing fabric, moving fabric, adding concrete,
removing concrete, moving concrete, adding wood, removing wood, moving wood,
adding scenery located on a stage, removing scenery located on a stage, moving

scenery located on a stage, and the like.
[00383] In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature
may be an actual multi-dimensional sound signature for a location in another
space,
an idealized multi-dimensional sound signature, and the like
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1003841 In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature
may result from manipulation of at least one other multi-dimensional sound
signature.
In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature may be for a
location
in a hypothetical space.
1003851 In embodiments, methods and systems for modifying the space
may be provided. The methods and systems may include determining a multi-
dimensional sound signature composite for a space, comparing the multi-
dimensional
sound signature composite to a known multi-dimensional sound signature
composite,
and modifying the space such that the similarity between the multi-dimensional
sound
signature composite for the modified space and the known multi-dimensional
sound
signature may be increased.
1003861 In embodiments, the space may correspond to the Great Hall and
the known multi-dimensional sound signature composite may correspond to the
Great
Hall multi-dimensional sound signature composite. In embodiments, the space
may
correspond to the Jewel Box and the known multi-dimensional sound signature
composite may correspond to the Jewel Box multi-dimensional sound signature
composite. In embodiments, the similarity may be increased for one dimension
of the
multi-dimensional sound signature composite. In embodiments, the similarity
may be
increased for one or more dimensions of the multi-dimensional sound signature
composite. In embodiments, the similarity may be increased for one location in
the
space. In embodiments, the similarity may be increased for at least one
location in the
space. In embodiments, the space may be modified by the construction of
fixtures
designed to create reflections of sound within a defined range of time,
amplitude and
direction. In embodiments, the space may be modified by adding fixtures
designed to
create reflections of sound within a defined range of time, amplitude and
direction. In
embodiments, the space may be modified by removing fixtures designed to create

reflections of sound within a defined range of time, amplitude and direction.
In
embodiments, the space may be modified by moving fixtures designed to create
reflections of sound within a defined range of time, amplitude and direction.
In
embodiments, the range may be defined based on a preferred, multi-dimensional
sound signature. In embodiments, the space may be modified by adding fabric,
removing fabric, moving fabric, adding concrete, removing concrete, moving
concrete, adding wood, removing wood, moving wood, adding scenery located on a
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stage, removing scenery located on a stage, moving scenery located on a stage,
and
the like.
[00387] In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature
composite may be an actual multi-dimensional sound signature composite for
another
space. In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature composite
may
result from manipulation of at least one other multi-dimensional sound
signature
composite. In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature
composite
may be an idealized multi-dimensional sound signature composite. In
embodiments,
the known multi-dimensional sound signature composite may be a multi-
dimensional
sound signature composite for a hypothetical space. In embodiments, the
determined
multi-dimensional sound signature composite may be a single source multi-
dimensional sound signature composite. In embodiments, the determined multi-
dimensional sound signature composite may be a multiple source multi-
dimensional
sound signature composite. In embodiments, the determined multi-dimensional
sound
signature composite may be a multiple source, multiple location, multi-
dimensional
sound signature composite. In embodiments, the determined multi-dimensional
sound
signature composite may be a hypothetical multi-dimensional sound signature
composite. In embodiments, the determined multi-dimensional sound signature
composite may be an ambient multi-dimensional sound signature composite. In
embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature composite may be a
single source multi-dimensional sound signature composite. In embodiments, the

known multi-dimensional sound signature composite may be a multiple source
multi-
dimensional sound signature composite. In embodiments, the known multi-
dimensional sound signature composite may be a multiple source, multiple
location,
multi-dimensional sound signature composite. In embodiments, the known multi-
dimensional sound signature composite may be a hypothetical multi-dimensional
sound signature composite. In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound
signature composite may be an ambient multi-dimensional sound signature
composite.
[00388] In embodiments, methods and systems for modifying the
hypothetical space may be provided. The methods and systems may include
determining a multi-dimensional sound signature for a location within a
hypothetical
space, comparing the multi-dimensional sound signature to a known multi-
dimensional sound signature, and modifying the hypothetical space such that
the
similarity between the multi-dimensional sound signature for the location
within the
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modified hypothetical space and the known multi-dimensional sound signature is

increased.
[00389] In embodiments, the similarity may be increased for one dimension
of the multi-dimensional sound signature. In embodiments, the similarity may
be
increased for at least one dimension of the multi-dimensional sound signature.
In
embodiments, the modification may include altering the design of the
hypothetical
space. In embodiments, the hypothetical space may be modified by the
construction
of fixtures designed to create reflections of sound within a defined range of
time,
amplitude and direction. In embodiments, the hypothetical space may be
modified by
adding fixtures designed to create reflections of sound within a defined range
of time,
amplitude and direction. In embodiments, the hypothetical space may be
modified by
removing fixtures designed to create reflections of sound within a defined
range of
time, amplitude and direction. In embodiments, the hypothetical space may be
modified by moving fixtures designed to create reflections of sound within a
defined
range of time, amplitude and direction. In embodiments, the range may be
defined
based on a preferred, multi-dimensional sound signature. In embodiments, the
hypothetical space may be modified by adding fabric, removing fabric, moving
fabric,
adding concrete, removing concrete, moving concrete, adding wood, removing
wood,
moving wood, adding scenery located on a stage, removing scenery located on a
stage, moving scenery located on a stage, and the like.
[003901 In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature
may be an actual multi-dimensional sound signature for a location in another
space.
In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature may result from
manipulation of at least one other multi-dimensional sound signature. In
embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature may be an idealized
multi-dimensional sound signature. In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional

sound signature may be a multi-dimensional sound signature for a location in a

hypothetical space.
[003911 In embodiments, methods and systems for modifying the
hypothetical space may be provided. The methods and systems may include
determining a multi-dimensional sound signature composite for a hypothetical
space,
comparing the multi-dimensional sound signature composite to a known multi-
dimensional sound signature composite, and modifying the hypothetical space
such
that the similarity between the multi-dimensional sound signature composite
for the
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modified hypothetical space and the known multi-dimensional sound signature is

increased.
[00392] In embodiments, the similarity may be increased for one dimension
of the multi-dimensional sound signature composite. In embodiments, the
similarity
may be increased for at least one dimension of the multi-dimensional sound
signature
composite. In embodiments, the similarity may be increased for one location in
the
hypothetical space. In embodiments, the similarity may be increased for at
least one
location in the hypothetical space. In embodiments, the modification may
include
altering the design of the hypothetical space. In embodiments, the
hypothetical space
may be modified by the construction of fixtures designed to create reflections
of
sound within a defined range of time, amplitude and direction. In embodiments,
the
hypothetical space may be modified by adding fixtures designed to create
reflections
of sound within a defined range of time, amplitude and direction. In
embodiments,
the hypothetical space may be modified by removing fixtures designed to create

reflections of sound within a defined range of time, amplitude and direction.
In
embodiments, the hypothetical space may be modified by moving fixtures
designed to
create reflections of sound within a defined range of time, amplitude and
direction. In
embodiments, the range may be defined based on a preferred, multi-dimensional
sound signature. In embodiments, the hypothetical space may be modified by
adding
fabric, removing fabric, moving fabric, adding concrete, removing concrete,
moving
concrete, adding wood, removing wood, moving wood, adding scenery located on a

stage, removing scenery located on a stage, moving scenery located on a stage,
and
the like.
1003931 In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature
composite may be an actual multi-dimensional sound signature composite for
another
space. In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature composite
may
result from manipulation of at least one other multi-dimensional sound
signature
composite. In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature
composite
may be an idealized multi-dimensional sound signature composite. In
embodiments,
the known multi-dimensional sound signature composite may be a multi-
dimensional
sound signature composite for a hypothetical space. In embodiments, the
determined
multi-dimensional sound signature composite may be a single source multi-
dimensional sound signature composite. In embodiments, the determined multi-
dimensional sound signature composite may be a multiple source multi-
dimensional
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sound signature composite. In embodiments, the determined multi-dimensional
sound
signature composite may be a multiple source, multiple location, multi-
dimensional
sound signature composite. In embodiments, the determined multi-dimensional
sound
signature composite may be a hypothetical multi-dimensional sound signature
composite. In embodiments, the determined multi-dimensional sound signature
composite may be an ambient multi-dimensional sound signature composite. In
embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature composite may be a
single source multi-dimensional sound signature composite. In embodiments, the

known multi-dimensional sound signature composite may be a multiple source
multi-
dimensional sound signature composite. In embodiments, the known multi-
dimensional sound signature composite may be a multiple source, multiple
location,
multi-dimensional sound signature composite. In embodiments, the known multi-
dimensional sound signature composite may be a hypothetical multi-dimensional
sound signature composite. In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound
signature composite may be an ambient multi-dimensional sound signature
composite.
[003941 In embodiments, methods and systems for modifying the space to
increase the number of locations within the space may be provided. The methods
and
systems may include determining a multi-dimensional sound signature composite
for
a space, comparing the multi-dimensional sound signature composite to a known
multi-dimensional sound signature composite, and modifying the space to
increase the
number of locations within the space that fall within the known multi-
dimensional
sound signature composite.
1003951 In embodiments, the number of locations falling within the known
multi-dimensional sound signature may be increased for a dimension. In
embodiments, the number of locations falling within the known multi-
dimensional
sound signature may be increased for more than one dimension. In embodiments,
the
space may be modified by the construction of fixtures designed to create
reflections of
sound within a defined range of time, amplitude and direction. In embodiments,
the
space may be modified by adding fixtures designed to create reflections of
sound
within a defined range of time, amplitude and direction. In embodiments, the
space
may be modified by removing fixtures designed to create reflections of sound
within a
defined range of time, amplitude and direction. In embodiments, the space may
be
modified by moving fixtures designed to create reflections of sound within a
defined
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range of time, amplitude and direction. In embodiments, the range may be
defined
based on a preferred, multi-dimensional sound signature.
1003961 In embodiments, the space may be modified by adding fabric,
removing fabric, moving fabric, adding concrete, removing concrete, moving
concrete, adding wood, removing wood, moving wood, adding scenery located on a

stage, removing scenery located on a stage, moving scenery located on a stage,
and
the like. In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature
composite
may be an actual multi-dimensional sound signature composite for another
space. In
embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature composite may result
from manipulation of at least one other multi-dimensional sound signature
composite.
In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature composite may be
an
idealized multi-dimensional sound signature composite In embodiments, the
known
multi-dimensional sound signature composite may be a multi-dimensional sound
signature composite for a hypothetical space. In embodiments, the determined
multi-
dimensional sound signature composite may be a single source multi-dimensional

sound signature composite. In embodiments, the determined multi-dimensional
sound
signature composite may be a multiple source multi-dimensional sound signature

composite. In embodiments, the determined multi-dimensional sound signature
composite may be a multiple source, multiple location, multi-dimensional sound

signature composite. In embodiments, the determined multi-dimensional sound
signature composite may be a hypothetical multi-dimensional sound signature
composite. In embodiments, the determined multi-dimensional sound signature
composite may be an ambient multi-dimensional sound signature composite. In
embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature composite may be a
single source multi-dimensional sound signature composite. In embodiments, the

known multi-dimensional sound signature composite may be a multiple source
multi-
dimensional sound signature composite In
embodiments, the known multi-
dimensional sound signature composite may be a multiple source, multiple
location,
multi-dimensional sound signature composite. In embodiments, the known multi-
dimensional sound signature composite may be a hypothetical multi-dimensional
sound signature composite. In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound
signature composite may be an ambient multi-dimensional sound signature
composite.
1003971 In embodiments, methods and systems for modifying the space to
increase the number of locations within the space may be provided. The methods
and
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systems may include determining a multi-dimensional sound signature composite
for
a space, comparing the multi-dimensional sound signature composite to a known
multi-dimensional sound signature composite, and modifying the space such that
the
number of locations within the space that fall within the known multi-
dimensional
sound signature composite may be maximized.
[00398] In embodiments, the number of locations falling within the known
multi-dimensional sound signature may be increased for a dimension. In
embodiments, the number of locations falling within the known multi-
dimensional
sound signature may be increased for more than one dimension. In embodiments,
the
space may be modified by the construction of fixtures designed to create
reflections of
sound within a defined range of time, amplitude and direction. In embodiments,
the
space may be modified by adding fixtures designed to create reflections of
sound
within a defined range of time, amplitude and direction. In embodiments, the
space
may be modified by removing fixtures designed to create reflections of sound
within a
defined range of time, amplitude and direction. In embodiments, the space may
be
modified by moving fixtures designed to create reflections of sound within a
defined
range of time, amplitude and direction. In embodiments, the range may be
defined
based on a preferred, multi-dimensional sound signature.
[00399] In embodiments, the space may be modified by adding fabric,
removing fabric, moving fabric, adding concrete, removing concrete, moving
concrete, adding wood, removing wood, moving wood, adding scenery located on a

stage, removing scenery located on a stage, moving scenery located on a stage,
and
the like. In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature
composite
may be an actual multi-dimensional sound signature composite for another
space. In
embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature composite may result
from manipulation of at least one other multi-dimensional sound signature
composite.
In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature composite may be
an
idealized multi-dimensional sound signature composite. In embodiments, the
known
multi-dimensional sound signature composite may be a multi-dimensional sound
signature composite for a hypothetical space. In embodiments, the determined
multi-
dimensional sound signature composite may be a single source multi-dimensional

sound signature composite. In embodiments, the determined multi-dimensional
sound
signature composite may be a multiple source multi-dimensional sound signature

composite. In embodiments, the determined multi-dimensional sound signature
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composite may be a multiple source, multiple location, multi-dimensional sound

signature composite. In embodiments, the determined multi-dimensional sound
signature composite may be a hypothetical multi-dimensional sound signature
composite. In embodiments, the determined multi-dimensional sound signature
composite may be an ambient multi-dimensional sound signature composite. In
embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature composite may be a
single source multi-dimensional sound signature composite. In embodiments, the

known multi-dimensional sound signature composite may be a multiple source
multi-
dimensional sound signature composite. In embodiments, the known multi-
dimensional sound signature composite may be a multiple source, multiple
location,
multi-dimensional sound signature composite. In embodiments, the known multi-
dimensional sound signature composite may be a hypothetical multi-dimensional
sound signature composite. In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound
signature composite may be an ambient multi-dimensional sound signature
composite.
[00400] In embodiments, methods and systems for modifying the space
may be provided. The methods and systems may include determining a multi-
dimensional sound signature composite for a space, comparing the multi-
dimensional
sound signature composite to a known multi-dimensional sound signature
composite,
computing the quotient of the number of locations within the space that fall
within the
known multi-dimensional sound signature composite divided by the number of
locations common to both the space and the known multi-dimensional sound
signature composite, and modifying the space such that the quotient may be
increased.
[00401] In embodiments, the number of locations falling within the known
multi-dimensional sound signature may be increased for a dimension. In
embodiments, the number of locations falling within the known multi-
dimensional
sound signature may be increased for more than one dimension. In embodiments,
the
space may be modified by the construction of fixtures designed to create
reflections of
sound within a defined range of time, amplitude and direction. In embodiments,
the
space may be modified by adding fixtures designed to create reflections of
sound
within a defined range of time, amplitude and direction. In embodiments, the
space
may be modified by removing fixtures designed to create reflections of sound
within a
defined range of time, amplitude and direction. In embodiments, the space may
be
modified by moving fixtures designed to create reflections of sound within a
defined
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range of time, amplitude and direction. In embodiments, the range may be
defined
based on a preferred, multi-dimensional sound signature.
109402] In embodiments, the space may be modified by adding fabric,
removing fabric, moving fabric, adding concrete, removing concrete, moving
concrete, adding wood, removing wood, moving wood, adding scenery located on a

stage, removing scenery located on a stage, moving scenery located on a stage,
and
the like. In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature
composite
may be an actual multi-dimensional sound signature composite for another
space. In
embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature composite may result
from manipulation of at least one other multi-dimensional sound signature
composite.
In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature composite may be
an
idealized multi-dimensional sound signature composite. In embodiments, the
known
multi-dimensional sound signature composite may be a multi-dimensional sound
signature composite for a hypothetical space. In embodiments, the determined
multi-
dimensional sound signature composite may be a single source multi-dimensional

sound signature composite. In embodiments, the determined multi-dimensional
sound
signature composite may be a multiple source multi-dimensional sound signature

composite. In embodiments, the determined multi-dimensional sound signature
composite may be a multiple source, multiple location, multi-dimensional sound

signature composite. In embodiments, the determined multi-dimensional sound
signature composite may be a hypothetical multi-dimensional sound signature
composite. In embodiments, the determined multi-dimensional sound signature
composite may be an ambient multi-dimensional sound signature composite. In
embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature composite may be a
single source multi-dimensional sound signature composite. In embodiments, the

known multi-dimensional sound signature composite may be a multiple source
multi-
dimensional sound signature composite. In embodiments, the known multi-
dimensional sound signature composite may be a multiple source, multiple
location,
multi-dimensional sound signature composite. In embodiments, the known multi-
dimensional sound signature composite may be a hypothetical multi-dimensional
sound signature composite. In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound
signature composite may be an ambient multi-dimensional sound signature
composite.
1004031 In embodiments, methods and systems for modifying the
hypothetical space may be provided. The methods and systems may include
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determining a multi-dimensional sound signature composite for a hypothetical
space,
comparing the multi-dimensional sound signature composite to a known multi-
dimensional sound signature composite, and modifying the hypothetical space to

increase the number of locations within the hypothetical space that fall
within the
known multi-dimensional sound signature composite.
[00404] In embodiments, the number of locations falling within the known
multi-dimensional sound signature may be increased for a dimension. In
embodiments, the number of locations falling within the known multi-
dimensional
sound signature may be increased for more than one dimension. In embodiments,
the
modification may include altering the design of the hypothetical space. In
embodiments, the hypothetical space may be modified by the construction of
fixtures
designed to create reflections of sound within a defined range of time,
amplitude and
direction. In embodiments, the hypothetical space may be modified by adding
fixtures
designed to create reflections of sound within a defined range of time,
amplitude and
direction. In embodiments, the hypothetical space may be modified by removing
fixtures designed to create reflections of sound within a defined range of
time,
amplitude and direction. In embodiments, the hypothetical space may be
modified by
moving fixtures designed to create reflections of sound within a defined range
of time,
amplitude and direction.
[00405] In embodiments, the space may be modified by adding fabric,
removing fabric, moving fabric, adding concrete, removing concrete, moving
concrete, adding wood, removing wood, moving wood, adding scenery located on a

stage, removing scenery located on a stage, moving scenery located on a stage,
and
the like. In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature
composite
may be an actual multi-dimensional sound signature composite for another
space. In
embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature composite results
from
manipulation of at least one other multi-dimensional sound signature
composite. In
embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature composite may be an
idealized multi-dimensional sound signature composite. In embodiments, the
known
multi-dimensional sound signature composite may be a multi-dimensional sound
signature composite for a hypothetical space. In embodiments, the determined
multi-
dimensional sound signature composite may be a single source multi-dimensional

sound signature composite. In embodiments, the determined multi-dimensional
sound
signature composite may be a multiple source multi-dimensional sound signature
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composite. In embodiments, the determined multi-dimensional sound signature
composite may be a multiple source, multiple location, multi-dimensional sound

signature composite. In embodiments, the determined multi-dimensional sound
signature composite may be a hypothetical multi-dimensional sound signature
composite. In embodiments, the determined multi-dimensional sound signature
composite may be an ambient multi-dimensional sound signature composite. In
embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature composite may be a
single source multi-dimensional sound signature composite. In embodiments, the

known multi-dimensional sound signature composite may be a multiple source
multi-
dimensional sound signature composite. In
embodiments, the known multi-
dimensional sound signature composite may be a multiple source, multiple
location,
multi-dimensional sound signature composite. In embodiments, the known multi-
dimensional sound signature composite may be a hypothetical multi-dimensional
sound signature composite. In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound
signature composite may be an ambient multi-dimensional sound signature
composite.
[00406] In embodiments, methods and systems for modifying the
hypothetical space may be provided. The methods and systems may include
determining a multi-dimensional sound signature composite for a hypothetical
space,
comparing the multi-dimensional sound signature composite to a known multi-
dimensional sound signature composite, and modifying the hypothetical space
such
that the number of locations within the hypothetical space that fall within
the known
multi-dimensional sound signature composite may be maximized.
[00407] In embodiments, the number of locations falling within the known
multi-dimensional sound signature may be increased for a dimension. In
embodiments, the number of locations falling within the known multi-
dimensional
sound signature may be increased for more than one dimension. In embodiments,
the
modification may include altering the design of the hypothetical space. In
embodiments, the hypothetical space may be modified by the construction of
fixtures
designed to create reflections of sound within a defined range of time,
amplitude and
direction. In embodiments, the hypothetical space may be modified by adding
fixtures
designed to create reflections of sound within a defined range of time,
amplitude and
direction. In embodiments, the hypothetical space may be modified by removing
fixtures designed to create reflections of sound within a defined range of
time,
amplitude and direction. In embodiments, the hypothetical space may be
modified by
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moving fixtures designed to create reflections of sound within a defined range
of time,
amplitude and direction.
100408] In embodiments, the space may be modified by adding fabric,
removing fabric, moving fabric, adding concrete, removing concrete, moving
concrete, adding wood, removing wood, moving wood, adding scenery located on a

stage, removing scenery located on a stage, moving scenery located on a stage,
and
the like. In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature
composite
may be an actual multi-dimensional sound signature composite for another
space. In
embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature composite results
from
manipulation of at least one other multi-dimensional sound signature
composite. In
embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature composite may be an
idealized multi-dimensional sound signature composite. In embodiments, the
known
multi-dimensional sound signature composite may be a multi-dimensional sound
signature composite for a hypothetical space. In embodiments, the determined
multi-
dimensional sound signature composite may be a single source multi-dimensional

sound signature composite. In embodiments, the determined multi-dimensional
sound
signature composite may be a multiple source multi-dimensional sound signature

composite. In embodiments, the determined multi-dimensional sound signature
composite may be a multiple source, multiple location, multi-dimensional sound

signature composite, In embodiments, the determined multi-dimensional sound
signature composite may be a hypothetical multi-dimensional sound signature
composite. In embodiments, the determined multi-dimensional sound signature
composite may be an ambient multi-dimensional sound signature composite. In
embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature composite may be a
single source multi-dimensional sound signature composite. In embodiments, the

known multi-dimensional sound signature composite may be a multiple source
multi-
dimensional sound signature composite. In embodiments, the known multi-
dimensional sound signature composite may be a multiple source, multiple
location,
multi-dimensional sound signature composite. In embodiments, the known multi-
dimensional sound signature composite may be a hypothetical multi-dimensional
sound signature composite. In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound
signature composite may be an ambient multi-dimensional sound signature
composite.
[00409] In embodiments, methods and systems for modifying the
hypothetical space may be provided. The methods and space may include
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determining a multi-dimensional sound signature composite for a hypothetical
space,
comparing the multi-dimensional sound signature composite to a known multi-
dimensional sound signature composite, computing the quotient of the number of

locations within the hypothetical space that fall within the known multi-
dimensional
sound signature composite divided by the number of locations common to both
the
hypothetical space and the known multi-dimensional sound signature composite,
and
modifying the hypothetical space such that the quotient may be increased,
100410] In embodiments, the number of locations falling within the known
multi-dimensional sound signature may be increased for a dimension. In
embodiments, the number of locations falling within the known multi-
dimensional
sound signature may be increased for more than one dimension. In embodiments,
the
modification may include altering the design of the hypothetical space. In
embodiments, the hypothetical space may be modified by the construction of
fixtures
designed to create reflections of sound within a defined range of time,
amplitude and
direction. In embodiments, the hypothetical space may be modified by adding
fixtures
designed to create reflections of sound within a defined range of time,
amplitude and
direction. In embodiments, the hypothetical space may be modified by removing
fixtures designed to create reflections of sound within a defined range of
time,
amplitude and direction. In embodiments, the hypothetical space may be
modified by
moving fixtures designed to create reflections of sound within a defined range
of time,
amplitude and direction.
[00411] In embodiments, the space may be modified by adding fabric,
removing fabric, moving fabric, adding concrete, removing concrete, moving
concrete, adding wood, removing wood, moving wood, adding scenery located on a

stage, removing scenery located on a stage, moving scenery located on a stage,
and
the like. In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature
composite
may be an actual multi-dimensional sound signature composite for another
space. In
embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature composite results
from
manipulation of at least one other multi-dimensional sound signature
composite. In
embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature composite may be an
idealized multi-dimensional sound signature composite. In embodiments, the
known
multi-dimensional sound signature composite may be a multi-dimensional sound
signature composite for a hypothetical space. In embodiments, the determined
multi-
dimensional sound signature composite may be a single source multi-dimensional
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sound signature composite. In embodiments, the determined multi-dimensional
sound
signature composite may be a multiple source multi-dimensional sound signature

composite. In embodiments, the determined multi-dimensional sound signature
composite may be a multiple source, multiple location, multi-dimensional sound

signature composite, In embodiments, the determined multi-dimensional sound
signature composite may be a hypothetical multi-dimensional sound signature
composite. In embodiments, the determined multi-dimensional sound signature
composite may be an ambient multi-dimensional sound signature composite. In
embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature composite may be a
single source multi-dimensional sound signature composite. In embodiments, the

known multi-dimensional sound signature composite may be a multiple source
multi-
dimensional sound signature composite. In embodiments, the known multi-
dimensional sound signature composite may be a multiple source, multiple
location,
multi-dimensional sound signature composite, In embodiments, the known multi-
dimensional sound signature composite may be a hypothetical multi-dimensional
sound signature composite. In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound
signature composite may be an ambient multi-dimensional sound signature
composite.
[004121 In embodiments, methods and systems for re-creating a known
acoustic environment in a rehearsal space may be provided. The methods and
systems may include determining the acoustic characteristics of the known
environment, storing a multi-dimensional sound signature, determining the
acoustic
environment of the rehearsal space, comparing the determined acoustic
environment
of the rehearsal space with the stored multi-dimensional sound signature of
the
known space, and modifying the sound characteristics of the rehearsal space
such as
to reduce the differences between the acoustic environment of the rehearsal
space and
the multi-dimensional sound signature of the known space when a sound may be
produced in the rehearsal space. The multi-dimensional sound signature may
include
a combination of a plurality of different sound dimensions selected from the
group
consisting of timing, direction, amplitude and frequency of sound reflections
of the
known acoustic environment.
j004131 .. In embodiments, the determination of the acoustic environment
may include making a multi-dimensional sound measurement. In embodiments,
determining the acoustic environment may include specifying a multi-
dimensional
sound signature. In embodiments, determining of the acoustic environment of
the
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rehearsal space may include the creation of a multi-dimensional sound
signature for
the rehearsal space. In embodiments, the above stated comparing may include
the
comparison of the multi-dimensional sound signature of the rehearsal space
with the
multi-dimensional sound signature of the known space.
[00414] In embodiments, modifying the sound characteristics may include
modifying a reflective characteristic of the rehearsal space. In embodiments,
modifying the sound characteristics may include modifying an absorption
characteristic of the rehearsal space. In
embodiments, modifying the sound
characteristics may include adjusting a sound system of the rehearsal space.
[00415] In embodiments, adjusting a sound system may include adjusting at
least one of timing, location, direction and volume of at least one speaker in
the space.
In embodiments, adjusting a sound system may include adjusting a parameter of
a
sound mixing system. In embodiments, the parameter may include adjusting at
least
one of the timing, frequency, and volume of sound that will be played by at
least one
speaker. In embodiments, modifying the sound characteristics may include
modifying
at least one reflection to mimic at least one of a secondary and a tertiary
reflection in
the space. In embodiments, the sound dimensions of the sound signature
composite
may be selected from the group consisting of timing, direction, amplitude and
frequency of reflections of sound associated with the known acoustic
environment. In
embodiments, reflections may include primary and secondary reflections from
similar
directions. In embodiments, reflections may include primary, secondary and
tertiary
reflections from similar directions. In embodiments, the determination of the
acoustic
environment of the rehearsal space may include the creation of a multi-
dimensional
sound signature for the rehearsal space. In embodiments, the above stated
comparing
may include the comparison of the multi-dimensional sound signature of the
rehearsal
space with the multi-dimensional sound signature of the known space.
[00416] In embodiments, the plurality of locations may be a plurality of
sound initiation locations, a plurality of sound measurement locations, and
the like. In
embodiments, the plurality of locations may be a plurality of sound initiation

locations and a plurality of sound measurement locations.
[00417] In embodiments, the space may be a substantially anechoic room,
an anechoic room, a practice room, a rehearsal location, a virtual reality
environment,
a simulation environment, a computer gaming environment, a sound recording
studio,
and the like. In embodiments, the sound recording studio may include a sound
mixing
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facility and a sound recording facility. In embodiments, the at least one
speaker may
be headphones, a surround sound system, a subwoofer, an array of speakers
arranged
to produce multi-dimensional sound in the space, a monitor, a monitor located
on a
stage.
1004181 In embodiments, the at least one microphone may include a direct
input. In embodiments, the at least one microphone may include a direct input
from a
musical instrument. In embodiments, the reproduction may be in real-time. In
embodiments, the reproduction may be substantially in real-time. In
embodiments,
the reproduction may be of live sound originating in the space. In
embodiments, the
reproduction may create the effect that a listener may be at a location of the
known
multi-dimensional sound signature. In embodiments, the reproduction may create
the
effect that a listener may be at a location of the known multi-dimensional
sound
signature and the listener may generate, at least in part, the sound
contemporaneously
originating in the space. In embodiments, the reproduction may create the
effect that
a listener may be at the location of the known multi-dimensional sound
signature and
the listener may generate, at least in part, the sound contemporaneously
originating in
the space, such that the reproduced version of the sound generated by the
listener may
be substantially as it would sound had the sound been generated at the
location. In
embodiments, the reproduction may create the effect that a listener may be at
the
location of the known multi-dimensional sound signature and the listener may
generate, at least in part, the sound contemporaneously originating in the
space, such
that the reproduced version of the sound generated by the listener may be more

similar to sound generated at the location.
1004191 In embodiments, the application of the known multi-dimensional
sound signature may be performed with a computer processor. In embodiments,
the
modification may be performed with a computer processor, a sound mixing
facility, a
sound recording and playback facility, a sound processing facility. In
embodiments,
the sound processing facility may include a plurality of channels configured
to adjust
timing of sounds played from specified locations in the space.
100420] In embodiments, the reproduction may be in real-time. In
embodiments, the reproduction may be substantially in real-time. In
embodiments, the
reproduction may create the effect at each location in the space that a
listener may be
at a corresponding location of the space of the known multi-dimensional sound
signature composite. In embodiments, the reproduction may create the effect at
each
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location in the space that a listener may be at a corresponding location of
the space of
the known multi-dimensional sound signature composite and the listener may
generate, at least in part, the sound contemporaneously originating in the
space.
[00421] In embodiments, the reproduction may create the effect at each
location in the space that a listener may be at a corresponding location of
the space of
the known multi-dimensional sound signature composite. The listener may
generate,
at least in part, the sound contemporaneously originating in the space, such
that the
reproduced version of the sound generated by the listener may be substantially
as it
would sound had the sound been generated in the space of the space of the
known
multi-dimensional sound signature composite.
[00422] In embodiments, the reproduction may create the effect that a
listener may be at the location of the known multi-dimensional sound signature

composite. The listener may generates, at least in part, the sound
contemporaneously
originating in the space, such that the reproduced version of the sound
generated by
the listener may be more similar to sound generated at the location.
[00423] In embodiments, the application of the known multi-dimensional
sound signature may be performed with a computer processor.
[00424] In embodiments, the modification may be performed with a
computer processor, a sound mixing facility, a sound recording and playback
facility,
a sound processing facility, and the like. The sound processing facility may
include a
plurality of channels configured to adjust timing of sounds played from
specified
locations in the space.
[00425] In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature
may be for a location in an actual space, a hypothetical space, a location in
the
audience area of a space, a location in the stage area of a space, and the
like.
[00426] In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature
composite may be for an actual space, a hypothetical space, and the like. In
embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature composite may result
from manipulation of at least one other multi-dimensional sound signature
composite.
In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature composite may be
an
idealized multi-dimensional sound signature composite. In embodiments, the
known
multi-dimensional sound signature composite may be a multi-dimensional sound
signature composite for a hypothetical space. In embodiments, the known multi-
dimensional sound signature composite may be a single source multi-dimensional
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sound signature composite. In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound
signature composite may be a multiple source multi-dimensional sound signature

composite. In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature
composite
may be a multiple source, multiple location, multi-dimensional sound signature

composite. In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature
composite
may be a hypothetical multi-dimensional sound signature composite. In
embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature composite may be an
ambient multi-dimensional sound signature composite.
[00427] In embodiments, methods and systems for handling sound in a
space equipped with a microphone and at least one speaker adapted to play
sound
from the microphone may be provided. The methods and systems may include
determining a multi-dimensional sound signature for a location within the
space,
comparing the multi-dimensional sound signature to a known multi-dimensional
sound signature, and modifying the sound emitted by the speaker such that the
similarity between the multi-dimensional sound signature for the location
within the
space and the known multi-dimensional sound signature may be increased.
[00428] In embodiments, the space may be a substantially anechoic room,
an anechoic room, a practice room, a rehearsal location, a virtual reality
environment,
a simulation environment, a computer gaming environment, a sound recording
studio,
and the like. In embodiments, the sound recording studio may include a sound
mixing
facility and a sound recording facility. In embodiments, the at least one
speaker may
be headphones, a surround sound system, a subwoofer, an array of speakers
arranged
to produce multi-dimensional sound in the space, a monitor, a monitor located
on a
stage.
[00429] In embodiments, the at least one microphone may include a direct
input. In embodiments, the at least one microphone may include a direct input
from a
musical instrument. In embodiments, the reproduction may be in real-time. In
embodiments, the reproduction may be substantially in real-time. In
embodiments,
the reproduction may be of live sound originating in the space. In
embodiments, the
reproduction may create the effect that a listener may be at a location of the
known
multi-dimensional sound signature. In embodiments, the reproduction may create
the
effect that a listener may be at a location of the known multi-dimensional
sound
signature and the listener may generate, at least in part, the sound
contemporaneously
originating in the space. In embodiments, the reproduction may create the
effect that
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a listener may be at the location of the known multi-dimensional sound
signature and
the listener may generate, at least in part, the sound contemporaneously
originating in
the space, such that the reproduced version of the sound generated by the
listener may
be substantially as it would sound had the sound been generated at the
location. In
embodiments, the reproduction may create the effect that a listener may be at
the
location of the known multi-dimensional sound signature and the listener may
generate, at least in part, the sound contemporaneously originating in the
space, such
that the reproduced version of the sound generated by the listener may be more

similar to sound generated at the location.
[00430] In embodiments, the application of the known multi-dimensional
sound signature may be performed with a computer processor. In embodiments,
the
modification may be performed with a computer processor, a sound mixing
facility, a
sound recording and playback facility, a sound processing facility. In
embodiments,
the sound processing facility may include a plurality of channels configured
to adjust
timing of sounds played from specified locations in the space.
[00431] In embodiments, the reproduction may be in real-time. In
embodiments, the reproduction may be substantially in real-time. In
embodiments, the
reproduction may create the effect at each location in the space that a
listener may be
at a corresponding location of the space of the known multi-dimensional sound
signature composite. In embodiments, the reproduction may create the effect at
each
location in the space that a listener may be at a corresponding location of
the space of
the known multi-dimensional sound signature composite and the listener may
generate, at least in part, the sound contemporaneously originating in the
space.
[00432] In embodiments, the reproduction may create the effect at each
location in the space that a listener may be at a corresponding location of
the space of
the known multi-dimensional sound signature composite. The listener may
generate,
at least in part, the sound contemporaneously originating in the space, such
that the
reproduced version of the sound generated by the listener may be substantially
as it
would sound had the sound been generated in the space of the space of the
known
multi-dimensional sound signature composite.
[00433] In embodiments, the reproduction may create the effect that a
listener may be at the location of the known multi-dimensional sound signature

composite. The listener may generates, at least in part, the sound
contemporaneously
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originating in the space, such that the reproduced version of the sound
generated by
the listener may be more similar to sound generated at the location.
[00434] In embodiments, the application of the known multi-dimensional
sound signature may be performed with a computer processor.
1004351 In embodiments, the modification may be performed with a
computer processor, a sound mixing facility, a sound recording and playback
facility,
a sound processing facility, and the like. The sound processing facility may
include a
plurality of channels configured to adjust timing of sounds played from
specified
locations in the space.
[00436] In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature
may be for a location in an actual space, a hypothetical space, a location in
the
audience area of a space, a location in the stage area of a space, and the
like.
100437] In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature
composite may be for an actual space, a hypothetical space, and the like. In
embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature composite may result
from manipulation of at least one other multi-dimensional sound signature
composite.
In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature composite may be
an
idealized multi-dimensional sound signature composite. In embodiments, the
known
multi-dimensional sound signature composite may be a multi-dimensional sound
signature composite for a hypothetical space. In embodiments, the known multi-
dimensional sound signature composite may be a single source multi-dimensional

sound signature composite. In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound
signature composite may be a multiple source multi-dimensional sound signature

composite. In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature
composite
may be a multiple source, multiple location, multi-dimensional sound signature

composite. In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature
composite
may be a hypothetical multi-dimensional sound signature composite. In
embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature composite may be an
ambient multi-dimensional sound signature composite.
[00438] In embodiments, methods and system for handling sound in a space
equipped with a microphone and at least one speaker may be provided. The
methods
and systems may include reproducing sound contemporaneously originating in the

space, using at least in part the microphone and the at least one speaker, in
accordance
with a known multi-sound signature for a location. Such reproduction may apply
the
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known multi-dimensional sound signature to the reproduced sound. In
embodiments,
applying the known multi-dimensional sound signature may include adjusting at
least
one of the timing and volume of sound emitted by a speaker at a specified
location
within the space. In embodiments, timing of sounds emitted from speakers
placed at
rear and side locations in the space may be adjusted to increase similarity to
timing of
rear and side reflections specified in the multi-dimensional sound signature.
In
embodiments, the timing of sounds emitted from speakers placed at side
locations
may be adjusted to mimic primary and secondary side reflections specified in
the
multi-dimensional sound signature. In embodiments, the volume of sounds
emitted
from speakers placed at rear and side locations in the space may be adjusted
to
increase similarity to amplitude of rear and side reflections specified in the
multi-
dimensional sound signature.
1004391 In embodiments, the space may be a substantially anechoic room,
an anechoic room, a practice room, a rehearsal location, a virtual reality
environment,
a simulation environment, a computer gaming environment, a sound recording
studio,
and the like. In embodiments, the sound recording studio may include a sound
mixing
facility and a sound recording facility. In embodiments, the at least one
speaker may
be headphones, a surround sound system, a subwoofer, an array of speakers
arranged
to produce multi-dimensional sound in the space, a monitor, a monitor located
on a
stage.
[00440] In embodiments, the at least one microphone may include a direct
input. In embodiments, the at least one microphone may include a direct input
from a
musical instrument. In embodiments, the reproduction may be in real-time. In
embodiments, the reproduction may be substantially in real-time. In
embodiments,
the reproduction may be of live sound originating in the space. In
embodiments, the
reproduction may create the effect that a listener may be at a location of the
known
multi-dimensional sound signature. In embodiments, the reproduction may create
the
effect that a listener may be at a location of the known multi-dimensional
sound
signature and the listener may generate, at least in part, the sound
contemporaneously
originating in the space. In embodiments, the reproduction may create the
effect that
a listener may be at the location of the known multi-dimensional sound
signature and
the listener may generate, at least in part, the sound contemporaneously
originating in
the space, such that the reproduced version of the sound generated by the
listener may
be substantially as it would sound had the sound been generated at the
location. In
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embodiments, the reproduction may create the effect that a listener may be at
the
location of the known multi-dimensional sound signature and the listener may
generate, at least in part, the sound contemporaneously originating in the
space, such
that the reproduced version of the sound generated by the listener may be more

similar to sound generated at the location.
[00441] In embodiments, the application of the known multi-dimensional
sound signature may be performed with a computer processor. In embodiments,
the
modification may be performed with a computer processor, a sound mixing
facility, a
sound recording and playback facility, a sound processing facility. In
embodiments,
the sound processing facility may include a plurality of channels configured
to adjust
timing of sounds played from specified locations in the space.
[00442] In embodiments, the reproduction may be in real-time. In
embodiments, the reproduction may be substantially in real-time. In
embodiments, the
reproduction may create the effect at each location in the space that a
listener may be
at a corresponding location of the space of the known multi-dimensional sound
signature composite. In embodiments, the reproduction may create the effect at
each
location in the space that a listener may be at a corresponding location of
the space of
the known multi-dimensional sound signature composite and the listener may
generate, at least in part, the sound contemporaneously originating in the
space.
[00443] In embodiments, the reproduction may create the effect at each
location in the space that a listener may be at a corresponding location of
the space of
the known multi-dimensional sound signature composite. The listener may
generate,
at least in part, the sound contemporaneously originating in the space, such
that the
reproduced version of the sound generated by the listener may be substantially
as it
would sound had the sound been generated in the space of the space of the
known
multi-dimensional sound signature composite.
[00444] In embodiments, the reproduction may create the effect that a
listener may be at the location of the known multi-dimensional sound signature

composite. The listener may generates, at least in part, the sound
contemporaneously
originating in the space, such that the reproduced version of the sound
generated by
the listener may be more similar to sound generated at the location.
[00445] In embodiments, the application of the known multi-dimensional
sound signature may be performed with a computer processor.
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[00446] In embodiments, the modification may be performed with a
computer processor, a sound mixing facility, a sound recording and playback
facility,
a sound processing facility, and the like. The sound processing facility may
include a
plurality of channels configured to adjust timing of sounds played from
specified
locations in the space.
[00447] In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature
may be for a location in an actual space, a hypothetical space, a location in
the
audience area of a space, a location in the stage area of a space, and the
like.
[00448] In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature
composite may be for an actual space, a hypothetical space, and the like. In
embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature composite may result
from manipulation of at least one other multi-dimensional sound signature
composite
In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature composite may be
an
idealized multi-dimensional sound signature composite. In embodiments, the
known
multi-dimensional sound signature composite may be a multi-dimensional sound
signature composite for a hypothetical space. In embodiments, the known multi-
dimensional sound signature composite may be a single source multi-dimensional

sound signature composite. In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound
signature composite may be a multiple source multi-dimensional sound signature

composite. In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature
composite
may be a multiple source, multiple location, multi-dimensional sound signature

composite. In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature
composite
may be a hypothetical multi-dimensional sound signature composite. In
embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature composite may be an
ambient multi-dimensional sound signature composite,
[00449] In embodiments, methods and systems for re-creating a known
acoustic environment in a rehearsal space may be provided. The methods and
systems may include determining the acoustic characteristics of the known
environment, storing a multi-dimensional sound signature composite,
determining the
acoustic environment of the rehearsal space, comparing the determined acoustic

environment of the rehearsal space with the stored multi-dimensional sound
signature
composite of the known space and modifying the sound characteristics of the
rehearsal space such as to reduce the differences between the acoustic
environment of
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the rehearsal space and the multi-dimensional sound signature composite of the
known space when a sound may be produced in the rehearsal space.
[004501 In embodiments, determining the acoustic environment may
include making a multi-dimensional sound measurement. In
embodiments,
determining the acoustic environment may include specifying a multi-
dimensional
sound signature. In embodiments, determining may result in a multi-dimensional

sound profile across a plurality of locations of the known acoustic
environment. In
embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature composite may include a
combination of a plurality of different sound dimensions selected from the
group
consisting of timing, direction, amplitude and frequency of sound reflections
of the
known acoustic environment. In embodiments, the sound dimensions of the sound
signature composite may be selected from the group consisting of timing,
direction,
amplitude and frequency of reflections of sound associated with the known
acoustic
environment. In embodiments, the reflections may include primary and secondary

reflections from similar directions. In embodiments, the reflections may
include
primary, secondary and tertiary reflections from similar directions.
[004511 In embodiments, determining the acoustic environment of the
rehearsal space may include the creation of a multi-dimensional sound
signature for
the rehearsal space. In embodiments, the stated comparing includes the
comparison
of the multi-dimensional sound signature of the rehearsal space with the multi-

dimensional sound signature of the known space. In embodiments, the plurality
of
locations may be a plurality of sound initiation locations. In embodiments,
the
plurality of locations may be a plurality of sound measurement locations. In
embodiments, the plurality of locations may be a plurality of sound initiation

locations and a plurality of sound measurement locations,
[004521 In embodiments, the space may be a substantially anechoic room,
an anechoic room, a practice room, a rehearsal location, a virtual reality
environment,
a simulation environment, a computer gaming environment, a sound recording
studio,
and the like, In embodiments, the sound recording studio may include a sound
mixing
facility and a sound recording facility. In embodiments, the at least one
speaker may
be headphones, a surround sound system, a subwoofer, an array of speakers
arranged
to produce multi-dimensional sound in the space, a monitor, a monitor located
on a
stage.
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[00453] In embodiments, the at least one microphone may include a direct
input. In embodiments, the at least one microphone may include a direct input
from a
musical instrument. In embodiments, the reproduction may be in real-time. In
embodiments, the reproduction may be substantially in real-time. In
embodiments,
the reproduction may be of live sound originating in the space. In
embodiments, the
reproduction may create the effect that a listener may be at a location of the
known
multi-dimensional sound signature. In embodiments, the reproduction may create
the
effect that a listener may be at a location of the known multi-dimensional
sound
signature and the listener may generate, at least in part, the sound
contemporaneously
originating in the space. In embodiments, the reproduction may create the
effect that
a listener may be at the location of the known multi-dimensional sound
signature and
the listener may generate, at least in part, the sound contemporaneously
originating in
the space, such that the reproduced version of the sound generated by the
listener may
be substantially as it would sound had the sound been generated at the
location. In
embodiments, the reproduction may create the effect that a listener may be at
the
location of the known multi-dimensional sound signature and the listener may
generate, at least in part, the sound contemporaneously originating in the
space, such
that the reproduced version of the sound generated by the listener may be more

similar to sound generated at the location.
[004541 In embodiments, the application of the known multi-dimensional
sound signature may be performed with a computer processor. In embodiments,
the
modification may be performed with a computer processor, a sound mixing
facility, a
sound recording and playback facility, a sound processing facility. In
embodiments,
the sound processing facility may include a plurality of channels configured
to adjust
timing of sounds played from specified locations in the space.
[00455] In embodiments, the reproduction may be in real-time. In
embodiments, the reproduction may be substantially in real-time. In
embodiments, the
reproduction may create the effect at each location in the space that a
listener may be
at a corresponding location of the space of the known multi-dimensional sound
signature composite. In embodiments, the reproduction may create the effect at
each
location in the space that a listener may be at a corresponding location of
the space of
the known multi-dimensional sound signature composite and the listener may
generate, at least in part, the sound contemporaneously originating in the
space.
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[00456] In embodiments, the reproduaion may create the effect at each
location in the space that a listener may be at a corresponding location of
the space of
the known multi-dimensional sound signature composite. The listener may
generate,
at least in part, the sound contemporaneously originating in the space, such
that the
reproduced version of the sound generated by the listener may be substantially
as it
would sound had the sound been generated in the space of the space of the
known
multi-dimensional sound signature composite.
[00457] In embodiments, the reproduction may create the effect that a
listener may be at the location of the known multi-dimensional sound signature

composite. The listener may generates, at least in part, the sound
contemporaneously
originating in the space, such that the reproduced version of the sound
generated by
the listener may be more similar to sound generated at the location.
[00458] In embodiments, the application of the known multi-dimensional
sound signature may he performed with a computer processor.
[00459] In embodiments, the modification may be performed with a
computer processor, a sound mixing facility, a sound recording and playback
facility,
a sound processing facility, and the like. The sound processing facility may
include a
plurality of channels configured to adjust timing of sounds played from
specified
locations in the space.
[00460] In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature
may be for a location in an actual space, a hypothetical space, a location in
the
audience area of a space, a location in the stage area of a space, and the
like.
[00461] In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature
composite may be for an actual space, a hypothetical space, and the like. In
embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature composite may result
from manipulation of at least one other multi-dimensional sound signature
composite.
In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature composite may be
an
idealized multi-dimensional sound signature composite. In embodiments, the
known
multi-dimensional sound signature composite may be a multi-dimensional sound
signature composite for a hypothetical space. In embodiments, the known multi-
dimensional sound signature composite may be a single source multi-dimensional

sound signature composite. In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound
signature composite may be a multiple source multi-dimensional sound signature

composite. In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature
composite
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may be a multiple source, multiple location, multi-dimensional sound signature

composite. In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature
composite
may be a hypothetical multi-dimensional sound signature composite. In
embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature composite may be an
ambient multi-dimensional sound signature composite.
[00462] In embodiments, methods and systems for handling sound in a
space equipped with a microphone and at least one speaker adapted to play
sound
from the microphone may be provided. The methods and systems may include
determining a multi-dimensional sound signature composite for the space,
comparing
the multi-dimensional sound signature composite to a known multi-dimensional
sound signature composite, and modifying the sound emitted by the speaker such
that
the similarity between the multi-dimensional sound signature composite for the
space
and the known multi-dimensional sound signature composite may be increased.
[00463] In embodiments, the space may be a substantially anechoic room,
an anechoic room, a practice room, a rehearsal location, a virtual reality
environment,
a simulation environment, a computer gaming environment, a sound recording
studio,
and the like. In embodiments, the sound recording studio may include a sound
mixing
facility and a sound recording facility. In embodiments, the at least one
speaker may
be headphones, a surround sound system, a subwoofer, an array of speakers
arranged
to produce multi-dimensional sound in the space, a monitor, a monitor located
on a
stage.
[00464] In embodiments, the at least one microphone may include a direct
input. In embodiments, the at least one microphone may include a direct input
from a
musical instrument. In embodiments, the reproduction may be in real-time. In
embodiments, the reproduction may be substantially in real-time. In
embodiments,
the reproduction may be of live sound originating in the space. In
embodiments, the
reproduction may create the effect that a listener may be at a location of the
known
multi-dimensional sound signature. In embodiments, the reproduction may create
the
effect that a listener ma.y be at a location of the known multi-dimensional
sound
signature and the listener may generate, at least in part, the sound
contemporaneously
originating in the space. In embodiments, the reproduction may create the
effect that
a listener may be at the location of the known multi-dimensional sound
signature and
the listener may generate, at least in part, the sound contemporaneously
originating in
the space, such that the reproduced version of the sound generated by the
listener may
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be substantially as it would sound had the sound been generated at the
location. In
embodiments, the reproduction may create the effect that a listener may be at
the
location of the known multi-dimensional sound signature and the listener may
generate, at least in part, the sound contemporaneously originating in the
space, such
that the reproduced version of the sound generated by the listener may be more

similar to sound generated at the location.
1004651 In embodiments, the application of the known multi-dimensional
sound signature may be performed with a computer processor. In embodiments,
the
modification may be performed with a computer processor, a sound mixing
facility, a
sound recording and playback facility, a sound processing facility. In
embodiments,
the sound processing facility may include a plurality of channels configured
to adjust
timing of sounds played from specified locations in the space,
[00466] In embodiments, the reproduction may be in real-time. In
embodiments, the reproduction may be substantially in real-time In
embodiments, the
reproduction may create the effect at each location in the space that a
listener may be
at a corresponding location of the space of the known multi-dimensional sound
signature composite. In embodiments, the reproduction may create the effect at
each
location in the space that a listener may be at a corresponding location of
the space of
the known multi-dimensional sound signature composite and the listener may
generate, at least in part, the sound contemporaneously originating in the
space.
[004671 In embodiments, the reproduction may create the effect at each
location in the space that a listener may be at a corresponding location of
the space of
the known multi-dimensional sound signature composite. The listener may
generate,
at least in part, the sound contemporaneously originating in the space, such
that the
reproduced version of the sound generated by the listener may be substantially
as it
would sound had the sound been generated in the space of the space of the
known
multi-dimensional sound signature composite.
[00468] In embodiments, the reproduction may create the effect that a
listener may be at the location of the known multi-dimensional sound signature

composite The listener may generates, at least in part, the sound
contemporaneously
originating in the space, such that the reproduced version of the sound
generated by
the listener may be more similar to sound generated at the location,
[00469] In embodiments, the application of the known multi-dimensional
sound signature may be performed with a computer processor.
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[00470] In embodiments, the modification may be performed with a
computer processor, a sound mixing facility, a sound recording and playback
facility,
a sound processing facility, and the like. The sound processing facility may
include a
plurality of channels configured to adjust timing of sounds played from
specified
locations in the space.
[00471] In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature
may be for a location in an actual space, a hypothetical space, a location in
the
audience area of a space, a Location in the stage area of a space, and the
like.
[00472] In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature
composite may be for an actual space, a hypothetical space, and the like. In
embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature composite may result
from manipulation of at least one other multi-dimensional sound signature
composite.
In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature composite may be
an
idealized multi-dimensional sound signature composite. In embodiments, the
known
multi-dimensional sound signature composite may be a multi-dimensional sound
signature composite for a hypothetical space. In embodiments, the known multi-
dimensional sound signature composite may be a single source multi-dimensional

sound signature composite. In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound
signature composite may be a multiple source multi-dimensional sound signature

composite. In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature
composite
may be a multiple source, multiple location, multi-dimensional sound signature

composite. In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature
composite
may be a hypothetical multi-dimensional sound signature composite. In
embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature composite may be an
ambient multi-dimensional sound signature composite.
[00473j In embodiments, methods and systems for handling sound in a
space equipped with a microphone and at least one speaker may be provided. The

methods and systems may include reproducing sound contemporaneously
originating
in the space using at least in part the microphone and the at least one
speaker, in
accordance with a known multi-dimensional sound signature composite. In
embodiments, such reproduction may apply the known multi-dimensional sound
signature composite to the reproduced sound. In embodiments, applying the
known
multi-dimensional sound signature may include adjusting at least one of the
timing
and volume of sound emitted by a speaker at a specified location within the
space. In
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embodiments, timing of sounds emitted from speakers placed at rear and side
locations in the space may be adjusted to increase similarity to timing of
rear and side
reflections specified in the multi-dimensional sound signature. In
embodiments,
timing of sounds emitted from speakers placed at side locations may be
adjusted to
mimic primary and secondary side reflections specified in the multi-
dimensional
sound signature. In embodiments, the volume of sounds emitted from speakers
placed
at rear and side locations in the space may be adjusted to increase similarity
to
amplitude of rear and side reflections specified in the multi-dimensional
sound
signature.
[00474] In embodiments, the space may be a substantially anechoic room,
an anechoic room, a practice room, a rehearsal location, a virtual reality
environment,
a simulation environment, a computer gaming environment, a sound recording
studio,
and the like. In embodiments, the sound recording studio may include a sound
mixing
facility and a sound recording facility. In embodiments, the at least one
speaker may
be headphones, a surround sound system, a subwoofer, an array of speakers
arranged
to produce multi-dimensional sound in the space, a monitor, a monitor located
on a
stage.
[00475] In embodiments, the at least one microphone may include a direct
input. In embodiments, the at least one microphone may include a direct input
from a
musical instrument. In embodiments, the reproduction may be in real-time. In
embodiments, the reproduction may be substantially in real-time. In
embodiments,
the reproduction may be of live sound originating in the space. In
embodiments, the
reproduction may create the effect that a listener may be at a location of the
known
multi-dimensional sound signature. In embodiments, the reproduction may create
the
effect that a listener may be at a location of the known multi-dimensional
sound
signature and the listener may generate, at least in part, the sound
contemporaneously
originating in the space. In embodiments, the reproduction may create the
effect that
a listener may be at the location of the known multi-dimensional sound
signature and
the listener may generate, at least in part, the sound contemporaneously
originating in
the space, such that the reproduced version of the sound generated by the
listener may
be substantially as it would sound had the sound been generated at the
location. In
embodiments, the reproduction may create the effect that a listener may be at
the
location of the known multi-dimensional sound signature and the listener may
generate, at least in part, the sound contemporaneously originating in the
space, such
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that the reproduced version of the sound generated by the listener may be more

similar to sound generated at the location.
[00476] In embodiments, the application of the known multi-dimensional
sound signature may be performed with a computer processor. In embodiments,
the
modification may be performed with a computer processor, a sound mixing
facility, a
sound recording and playback facility, a sound processing facility. In
embodiments,
the sound processing facility may include a plurality of channels configured
to adjust
timing of sounds played from specified locations in the space.
[00477] In embodiments, the reproduction may be in real-time. In
embodiments, the reproduction may be substantially in real-time. In
embodiments, the
reproduction may create the effect at each location in the space that a
listener may be
at a corresponding location of the space of the known multi-dimensional sound
signature composite. In embodiments, the reproduction may create the effect at
each
location in the space that a listener may be at a corresponding location of
the space of
the known multi-dimensional sound signature composite and the listener may
generate, at least in part, the sound contemporaneously originating in the
space.
[00478] In embodiments, the reproduction may create the effect at each
location in the space that a listener may be at a corresponding location of
the space of
the known multi-dimensional sound signature composite. The listener may
generate,
at least in part, the sound contemporaneously originating in the space, such
that the
reproduced version of the sound generated by the listener may be substantially
as it
would sound had the sound been generated in the space of the space of the
known
multi-dimensional sound signature composite.
[00479] In embodiments, the reproduction may create the effect that a
listener may be at the location of the known multi-dimensional sound signature

composite, The listener may generates, at least in part, the sound
contemporaneously
originating in the space, such that the reproduced version of the sound
generated by
the listener may be more similar to sound generated at the location.
[00480] In embodiments, the application of the known multi-dimensional
sound signature may be performed with a computer processor.
[00481] In embodiments, the modification may be performed with a
computer processor, a sound mixing facility, a sound recording and playback
facility,
a sound processing facility, and the like. The sound processing facility may
include a
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plurality of channels configured to adjust timing of sounds played from
specified
locations in the space.
[00482] In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature
may be for a location in an actual space, a hypothetical space, a location in
the
audience area of a space, a location in the stage area of a space, and the
like.
[00483] In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature
composite may be for an actual space, a hypothetical space, and the like. In
embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature composite may result
from manipulation of at least one other multi-dimensional sound signature
composite.
In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature composite may be
an
idealized multi-dimensional sound signature composite. In embodiments, the
known
multi-dimensional sound signature composite may be a multi-dimensional sound
signature composite for a hypothetical space. In embodiments, the known multi-
dimensional sound signature composite may be a single source multi-dimensional

sound signature composite. In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound
signature composite may be a multiple source multi-dimensional sound signature

composite. In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature
composite
may be a multiple source, multiple location, multi-dimensional sound signature

composite. In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature
composite
may be a hypothetical multi-dimensional sound signature composite. In
embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature composite may be an
ambient multi-dimensional sound signature composite.
[00484] In embodiments, methods and systems for assisting a live
performance in a performance space may be provided. The methods and systems
may
include determining a multi-dimensional sound signature for an audience
location in
the performance space, taking sound from the live performance, modifying the
sound
from the live performance to increase conformance to at least one dimension of
the
multi-dimensional sound signature determined at the audience location, and
feeding
the modified sound to at least one performer to facilitate adjustment of the
live
performance based on the sound experienced by an audience member.
NOON In embodiments, methods and systems for re-creating a known
acoustic environment in a performance space may be performed. The methods and
systems may include determining the acoustic characteristics of the known
environment, including determining a multi-dimensional sound profile, storing
the
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multiple dimensions of the multi-dimensional sound profile as a multi-
dimensional
sound signature, determining the acoustic environment of a performance space,
comparing the acoustic environment of the performance space with the stored
multi-
dimensional sound signature of the known space, and modifying the sound
characteristics of the performance space such as to reduce the differences as
determined in the comparison between the acoustic environment of the
performance
space and the multi-dimensional sound signature of the known space when a
sound
may be produced through the sound system of the performance space. In
embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature may include a combination
of a
plurality of different sound parameters associated with sound reflections of
the known
acoustic environment.
[00486j In embodiments, the multiple dimensions of the sound signature
may be selected from the group consisting of timing, direction, amplitude and
frequency of reflections of sound associated with the known acoustic
environment. In
embodiments, the reflections may include primary and secondary reflections
from
similar directions.
[004871 In embodiments, the reflections may include primary, secondary
and tertiary reflections from similar directions. In embodiments, the
determining of
the acoustic environment of the performance space may include the creation of
a
multi-dimensional sound signature for the performance space. In embodiments,
the
stated comparing may include the comparison of the multi-dimensional sound
signature of the rehearsal space with the multi-dimensional sound signature of
the
known space. In embodiments, modifying the sound characteristics may include
modifying a reflective characteristic of the rehearsal space. In embodiments,
modifying the sound characteristics may include modifying an absorption
characteristic of the rehearsal space. In embodiments, modifying the sound
characteristics may include adjusting a sound system of the rehearsal space.
In
embodiments, adjusting a sound system may include adjusting at least one of
timing,
location, direction and volume of at least one speaker in the space. In
embodiments,
adjusting a sound system may include adjusting a parameter of a sound mixing
system. In embodiments, the parameter may include adjusting at least one of
the
timing, frequency, and volume of sound that will be played by at least one
speaker. In
embodiments, modifying the sound characteristics may include modifying at
least one
reflection to mimic at least one of a secondary and a tertiary reflection in
the space.
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In embodiments, determining the acoustic environment may include making a
multi-
dimensional sound measurement. In
embodiments, determining the acoustic
environment may include specifying a multi-dimensional sound signature.
[004881 In embodiments, the first location may be that of a performer. In
embodiments, the first location may be on a stage located in the space. In
embodiments, the second location may be that of an audience member. In
embodiments, the second location may be in an auditorium of the space. In
embodiments, the modification may be performed with a computer processor.
[00489] In embodiments, the space may be a performance space. In
embodiments, the space may include a stage, a substantially anechoic room, an
anechoic room, a practice room, a rehearsal location, a recording studio, a
virtual
reality environment, a simulation environment, a computer gaming environment,
and
the like. In embodiments, the space may be occupied or unoccupied. In
embodiments, the space may be occupied by an audience. In embodiments, the
space
may be occupied by material approximating an audience.
[00490] In embodiments, the space may include both a stage and an
auditorium. In embodiments, the space may include both a performance location
and
a performance observation location. In embodiments, the space may include a
stage.
A first and second location may be located on the stage. In embodiments, the
space
may include only a stage. In embodiments, the space may include only a
performance
location. In embodiments, the space may be less than all the volume of the
structure
housing the space. In embodiments, the space may be a subset of the structure
housing the space. In embodiments, the space may be a Great Hall. In
embodiments, the space may be an ante room, a choir box, a ball court, an
organ
church, a Bach organ church, a basilica, a baroque opera house, a opera house,
a
cathedral, an amphitheater, a conference room, an office, a gymnasium, a movie

theater, a vehicle interior, an automobile interior, an aircraft interior, a
train interior, a
marine interior, a public space, an airport, a train station, a subway
station, a hospital,
and the like.
[004911 In embodiments, the at least one speaker may be a monitor, a
monitor located on a stage. In embodiments, at least one speaker may be a
headphone
speaker. In embodiments, the at least one speaker may be a part of a surround
sound
system. In embodiments, the at least one speaker may include a subwoofer.
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[00492] In embodiments, the at least one speaker may be part of an array of
speakers arranged to produce multi-dimensional sound in the space.
[00493] In embodiments, the at least one microphone may include a direct
input such as for a musical instrument.
[00494] In embodiments, methods and system of handling sound in a space
equipped with a microphone and at least one speaker adapted to play sound from
the
microphone may be provided. The methods and systems may include determining
the
multi-dimensional sound signature for the first location within the space,
determining
the multi-dimensional sound signature for a second location within the space,
comparing the multi-dimensional sound signature for the first and second
locations,
and modifying the sound emitted by the speaker such that the multi-dimensional

sound signature for the first location may be modified to increase its
similarity with
the multi-dimensional sound signature for the second location.
[00495] In embodiments, determining the acoustic environment may
include making a multi-dimensional sound measurement. In
embodiments,
determining the acoustic environment may include specifying a multi-
dimensional
sound signature.
[00496] In embodiments, the first location may be that of a performer. In
embodiments, the first location may be on a stage located in the space. In
embodiments, the second location may be that of an audience member. In
embodiments, the second location may be in an auditorium of the space. In
embodiments, the modification may be performed with a computer processor.
[00497] In embodiments, the space may be a performance space. In
embodiments, the space may include a stage, a substantially anechoic room, an
anechoic room, a practice room, a rehearsal location, a recording studio, a
virtual
reality environment, a simulation environment, a computer gaming environment,
and
the like. In embodiments, the space may be occupied or unoccupied. In
embodiments, the space may be occupied by an audience. In embodiments, the
space
may be occupied by material approximating an audience.
[00498] In embodiments, the space may include both a stage and an
auditorium. In embodiments, the space may include both a performance location
and
a performance observation location. In embodiments, the space may include a
stage.
A first and second location may be located on the stage. In embodiments, the
space
may include only a stage. In embodiments, the space may include only a
performance
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location. In embodiments, the space may be less than all the volume of the
structure
housing the space. In embodiments, the space may be a subset of the structure
housing the space. In embodiments, the space may be a Great Flail. In
embodiments, the space may be an ante room, a choir box, a" ball court, an
organ
church, a Bach organ church, a basilica, a baroque opera house, a opera house,
a
cathedral, an amphitheater, a conference room, an office, a gymnasium, a movie

theater, a vehicle interior, an automobile interior, an aircraft interior, a
train interior, a
marine interior, a public space, an airport, a train station, a subway
station, a hospital,
and the like.
1004991 In embodiments, the at least one speaker may be a monitor, a
monitor located on a stage. In embodiments, at least one speaker may be a
headphone
speaker. In embodiments, the at least one speaker may be a part of a surround
sound
system. In embodiments, the at least one speaker may include a subwoofer.
[005001 In embodiments, the at least one speaker may be part of an array of
speakers arranged to produce multi-dimensional sound in the space.
[005011 In embodiments, the at least one microphone may include a direct
input such as for a musical instrument.
1005021 In embodiments, methods and systems for re-creating a known
acoustic environment in a performance space may be provided. The methods and
systems may include determining the acoustic environment of the known space,
storing the measurements as a multi-dimensional sound signature composite,
measuring the acoustic environment of the performance space, comparing the
measured acoustic environment of the performance space with the stored multi-
dimensional sound signature composite of the known space, and modifying the
sound
characteristics of at least one sound system component of the performance
space such
as to minimize the differences as determined in the comparison between the
acoustic
environment of the performance space and the multi-dimensional sound signature

composite of the known space when a sound may be produced through the sound
system of the performance space. The multi-dimensional sound signature may
include a combination of a plurality of different sound parameters associated
with
sound reflections of the known acoustic environment. The multi-dimensional
sound
signature composite may include a combination of a plurality of different
measured
sound dimensions. In embodiments, detel __________________________ mining the
acoustic environment may
include making a multi-dimensional sound measurement. In
embodiments,
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detemining the acoustic environment may include specifying a multi-dimensional

sound signature. In embodiments, determining of the acoustic environment of
the
performance space may include the creation of a multi-dimensional sound
signature
for the performance space. In embodiments, the stated comparing may include
the
comparison of the multi-dimensional sound signature of the performance space
with
the multi-dimensional sound signature of the known space.
[00503] In embodiments, the plurality of locations may be a plurality of
sound initiation locations, a plurality of sound measurement locations, and
the like. In
embodiments, the plurality of locations may be a plurality of sound initiation

locations and a plurality of sound measurement locations.
[00504] In embodiments, determining the acoustic environment may
include making a multi-dimensional sound measurement. In
embodiments,
determining the acoustic environment may include specifying a multi-
dimensional
sound signature.
[00505] In embodiments, the first location may be that of a performer. In
embodiments, the first location may be on a stage located in the space. In
embodiments, the second location may be that of an audience member. In
embodiments, the second location may be in an auditorium of the space. In
embodiments, the modification may be performed with a computer processor.
[00506] In embodiments, the space may be a performance space. In
embodiments, the space may include a stage, a substantially anechoic room, an
anechoic room, a practice room, a rehearsal location, a recording studio, a
virtual
reality environment, a simulation environment, a computer gaming environment,
and
the like. In embodiments, the space may be occupied or unoccupied. In
embodiments, the space may be occupied by an audience. In embodiments, the
space
may be occupied by material approximating an audience.
[00507] In embodiments, the space may include both a stage and an
auditorium. In embodiments, the space may include both a performance location
and
a performance observation location. In embodiments, the space may include a
stage.
A first and second location may be located on the stage. In embodiments, the
space
may include only a stage. In embodiments, the space may include only a
performance
location. In embodiments, the space may be less than all the volume of the
structure
housing the space. In embodiments, the space may be a subset of the structure
housing the space. In embodiments, the space may be a Great Hall. In
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embodiments, the space may be an ante room, a choir box, a ball court, an
organ
church, a Each organ church, a basilica, a baroque opera house, a opera house,
a
cathedral, an amphitheater, a conference room, an office, a gymnasium, a movie

theater, a vehicle interior, an automobile interior, an aircraft interior, a
train interior, a
marine interior, a public space, an airport, a train station, a subway
station, a hospital,
and the like,
[005081 In embodiments, the at least one speaker may be a monitor, a
monitor located on a stage, and the like. In embodiments, at least one speaker
may be
a headphone speaker. In embodiments, the at least one speaker may be a part of
a
surround sound system. In embodiments, the at least one speaker may include a
subwoofer.
[00509] In embodiments, the at least one speaker may be part of an array of
speakers arranged to produce multi-dimensional sound in the space.
[00510] in embodiments, the at least one microphone may include a direct
input such as for a musical instrument.
[005111 In embodiments, methods and systems for handling sound in a
space equipped with a microphone and at least one speaker adapted to play
sound
from the microphone may be provided. The methods and system may include
determining a multi-dimensional sound signature composite for the space,
selecting a
second location in the space, and modifying the sound emitted by the speaker
such
that the sound heard at the first location may be changed to increase its
similarity with
the sound heard at the second location with the use of the multi-dimensional
sound
signature composite.
[00512] In embodiments, determining the acoustic environment may
include making a multi-dimensional sound measurement. In embodiments,
determining the acoustic environment may include specifying a multi-
dimensional
sound signature.
[00513] In embodiments, the first location may be that of a performer. In
embodiments, the first location may be on a stage located in the space. In
embodiments, the second location may be that of an audience member. In
embodiments, the second location may be in an auditorium of the space. In
embodiments, the modification may be performed with a computer processor.
[005141 In embodiments, the space may be a performance space. In
embodiments, the space may include a stage, a substantially anechoic room, an
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anechoic room, a practice room, a rehearsal location, a recording studio, a
virtual
reality environment, a simulation environment, a computer gaming environment,
and
the like. In embodiments, the space may be occupied or unoccupied. In
embodiments, the space may be occupied by an audience. In embodiments, the
space
may be occupied by material approximating an audience.
[00515] In embodiments, the space may include both a stage and an
auditorium. In embodiments, the space may include both a performance location
and
a performance observation location. In embodiments, the space may include a
stage.
A first and second location may be located on the stage. In embodiments, the
space
may include only a stage. In embodiments, the space may include only a
performance
location. In embodiments, the space may be less than all the volume of the
structure
housing the space. In embodiments, the space may be a subset of the structure
housing the space. In embodiments, the space may be a Great Hall. In
embodiments, the space may be an ante room, a choir box, a ball court, an
organ
church, a Bach organ church, a basilica, a baroque opera house, a opera house,
a
cathedral, an amphitheater, a conference room, an office, a gymnasium, a movie

theater, a vehicle interior, an automobile interior, an aircraft interior, a
train interior, a
marine interior, a public space, an airport, a train station, a subway
station, a hospital,
and the like.
[00516] In embodiments, the at least one speaker may be a monitor, a
monitor located on a stage. In embodiments, at least one speaker may be a
headphone
speaker. In embodiments, the at least one speaker may be a part of a surround
sound
system. In embodiments, the at least one speaker may include a subwoofer
[00517] In embodiments, the at least one speaker may be part of an array of
speakers arranged to produce multi-dimensional sound in the space. In
embodiments,
the at least one microphone may include a direct input such as for a musical
instrument.
[00518] In embodiments, methods and systems for simulating an acoustic
environment may be provided. The methods and systems may include determining
the acoustic environment of a first space, including obtaining a multi-
dimensional
sound profile, storing the multiple dimensions of the multi-dimensional sound
profile
as a multi-dimensional sound signature, determining the acoustic environment
of a
second space, comparing the determined acoustic environment of the second
space
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with the stored multi-dimensional sound signature of the first space, and
modifying
the sound characteristics of the second space such as to reduce the
differences as
determined in the comparison between the acoustic environment of the second
space
and the multi-dimensional sound signature of the first space. The multi-
dimensional
sound signature may include a combination of a plurality of different sound
parameters. In embodiments, the multiple dimensions of the sound signature may
be
selected from the group consisting of timing, direction, amplitude and
frequency of
reflections of sound associated with the known acoustic environment. In
embodiments, the reflections may include primary and secondary reflections
from
similar directions. In embodiments, the reflections may include primary,
secondary
and tertiary reflections from similar directions.
[00519] In embodiments, modifying the sound characteristics may include
modifying a reflective characteristic of the rehearsal space. In embodiments,
modifying the sound characteristics may include modifying an absorption
characteristic of the rehearsal space. In embodiments, modifying the sound
characteristics may include adjusting a sound system of the rehearsal space.
In
embodiments, adjusting a sound system may include adjusting at least one of
timing,
location, direction and volume of at least one speaker in the space. In
embodiments,
adjusting a sound system may include adjusting a parameter of a sound mixing
system. In embodiments, the parameter may include adjusting at least one of
the
timing, frequency, and volume of sound that will be played by at least one
speaker.
[00520] In embodiments, modifying the sound characteristics may include
modifying at least one reflection to mimic at least one of a secondary and a
tertiary
reflection in the space. In embodiments, determining the acoustic environment
may
include making a multi-dimensional sound measurement. In
embodiments,
determining the acoustic environment may include specifying a multi-
dimensional
sound signature. In embodiments, measuring of the acoustic environment of the
second space may include the creation of a multi-dimensional sound signature
for the
second space. In embodiments, the stated comparing may include the comparison
of
the multi-dimensional sound signature of the second space with the multi-
dimensional
sound signature of the first space. In embodiments, the first space may be a
known
space, a hypothetical space, and the like. In embodiments, the sound system
component may include a speaker system, a headphone, and the like.
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[00521] In embodiments, the space may be a recording studio, a virtual
reality environment, a simulation environment, a computer gaming environment,
and
the like.
[00522] In embodiments, the at least one speaker may be a monitor, a
monitor located on a stage, a headphone speaker, and the like. In embodiments,
the at
least one speaker may be part of a surround sound system. In embodiments, the
at
least one speaker may include a subwoofer. In embodiments, the at least one
speaker
may be a part of an array of speakers arranged to produce multi-dimensional
sound in
the space.
[00523] In embodiments, the space may be a movie theater, an IMAX
theater, a living room, a media room, a home media room, a conference room, a
museum, a gallery, an arena, a restaurant, a sports venue, a vehicle interior,
a
substantially anechoic room, an anechoic room, a practice room, a rehearsal
location,
and the like.
[00524] IT1 embodiments, the one or more speakers may be headphones, a
surround sound system, an array of speakers arranged to produce multi-
dimensional
sound in the space, and the like. In embodiments, the one or more speakers may

include a subwoofer.
[00525] In embodiments, the modification may create the effect that a
listener may be at the location of the known multi-dimensional sound
signature. In
embodiments, the modification may create the effect that a listener may be at
the
location of the known multi-dimensional sound signature selected by the
listener. The
location may be a seat in the space, a stage located in the space, and the
like. In
embodiments, the modification may be performed with a computer processor.
[00526] In embodiments, the modification may create the effect at each
location in the space that a listener may be at a corresponding location of
the space of
the known multi-dimensional sound signature composite. In embodiments, the
modification may create the effect at a location in the space that a listener
may be at
the corresponding location of the space of the known multi-dimensional sound
signature composite. In embodiments, the modification may create the effect at
a
location in the space that a listener may be at a location of the space of the
known
multi-dimensional sound signature composite that may be selected by the user.
The
location may be a seat in the space, a stage located in the space, and the
like. In
embodiments, the modification may be performed with a computer processor. In
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embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature may be for a location
in
an actual space, a hypothetical space, an audience area of a space, a stage
area of a
space, and the like.
1005271 In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature
composite may be for an actual space, a hypothetical space, and the like. In
embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature composite may result
from manipulation of one or more other multi-dimensional sound signature
composite. In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature
composite
may be an idealized multi-dimensional sound signature composite. In
embodiments,
the known multi-dimensional sound signature composite may be a multi-
dimensional
sound signature composite for a hypothetical space. In embodiments, the known
multi-dimensional sound signature composite may be a single source multi-
dimensional sound signature composite, a multiple source multi-dimensional
sound
signature composite; a multiple source, multiple locations, multi-dimensional
sound
signature composite; a hypothetical multi-dimensional sound signature
composite; an
ambient multi-dimensional sound signature composite; and the like.
[00528] In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature
may be for a location in an actual space, a hypothetical space, audience area
of a
space, a location in the stage area of a space, and the like.
1005291 In embodiments, methods and systems for handling sound in a
space equipped with at least one speaker may be provided. The methods and
systems
may include determining a multi-dimensional sound signature for a location
within
the space, comparing the multi-dimensional sound signature to a known multi-
dimensional sound signature, and modifying the sound emitted by the speaker
such
that the similarity between the multi-dimensional sound signature for the
location
within the space and the known multi-dimensional sound signature may be
increased.
[00530] In embodiments, methods and systems for simulating an acoustic
environment may be provided. The methods and systems may include determining
the acoustic environment of a first space, storing the multiple dimensions of
the multi-
dimensional sound measurement as a multi-dimensional sound signature
composite,
determining the acoustic environment of a second space, comparing the
determined
acoustic environment of the second space with the stored multi-dimensional
sound
signature composite of the first space, and modifying the sound
characteristics of at
least one sound system component of the second space such as to minimize the
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differences as determined in the comparison between the acoustic environment
of the
second space and the multi-dimensional sound signature composite of the first
space
when a sound may be produced through the sound system component of the second
space. The stated determining may result in a multi-dimensional sound profile
across
a plurality of locations of the known acoustic environment. The multi-
dimensional
sound signature composite may include a combination of a plurality of
different
measured sound dimensions.
[00531] In embodiments, measuring of the acoustic environment of the
second space may include the creation of a multi-dimensional sound signature
composite for the second space. In embodiments, the stated comparing may
include
the comparison of the multi-dimensional sound signature composite of the
second
space with the multi-dimensional sound signature composite of the first space.
In
embodiments, the first space may be a known space, a hypothetical space, and
the
like. In embodiments, the sound system component may include a speaker system.
In
embodiments, the sound system component may include a headphone. In
embodiments, determining the acoustic environment may include making a multi-
dimensional sound measurement. In embodiments, determining the acoustic
environment may include specifying a multi-dimensional sound signature.
[00532] In embodiments, the space may be a recording studio, a virtual
reality environment, a simulation environment, a computer gaming environment,
and
the like.
[00533] In embodiments, the at least one speaker may be a monitor, a
monitor located on a stage, a headphone speaker, and the like. In embodiments,
the at
least one speaker may be part of a surround sound system. In embodiments, the
at
least one speaker may include a subwoofer. In embodiments, the at least one
speaker
may be a part of an array of speakers arranged to produce multi-dimensional
sound in
the space.
[00534] In embodiments, the space may be a movie theater, an IMAX
theater, a living room, a media room, a home media room, a conference room, a
museum, a gallery, an arena, a restaurant, a sports venue, a vehicle interior,
a
substantially anechoic room, an anechoic room, a practice room, a rehearsal
location,
and the like.
[00535] In embodiments, the one or more speakers may be headphones, a
surround sound system, an array of speakers arranged to produce multi-
dimensional
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sound in the space, and the like. In embodiments, the one or more speakers may

include a subwoofer.
[00536] In embodiments, the modification may create the effect that a
listener may be at the location of the known multi-dimensional sound
signature. In
embodiments, the modification may create the effect that a listener may be at
the
location of the known multi-dimensional sound signature selected by the
listener. The
location may be a seat in the space, a stage located in the space, and the
like. In
embodiments, the modification may be performed with a computer processor.
[00537] In embodiments, the modification may create the effect at each
location in the space that a listener may be at a corresponding location of
the space of
the known multi-dimensional sound signature composite. In embodiments, the
modification may create the effect at a location in the space that a listener
may be at
the corresponding location of the space of the known multi-dimensional sound
signature composite. In embodiments, the modification may create the effect at
a
location in the space that a listener may be at a location of the space of the
known
multi-dimensional sound signature composite that may be selected by the user.
The
location may be a seat in the space, a stage located in the space, and the
like. In
embodiments, the modification may be performed with a computer processor. In
embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature may be for a location
in
an actual space, a hypothetical space, an audience area of a space, a stage
area of a
space, and the like,
[00538] In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature
composite may be for an actual space, a hypothetical space, and the like. In
embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature composite may result
from manipulation of one or more other multi-dimensional sound signature
composite. In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature
composite
may be an idealized multi-dimensional sound signature composite. In
embodiments,
the known multi-dimensional sound signature composite may be a multi-
dimensional
sound signature composite for a hypothetical space. In embodiments, the known
multi-dimensional sound signature composite may be a single source multi-
dimensional sound signature composite; a multiple source multi-dimensional
sound
signature composite; a multiple source, multiple locations, multi-dimensional
sound
signature composite; a hypothetical multi-dimensional sound signature
composite; an
ambient multi-dimensional sound signature composite; and the like.
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[005391 In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature
may be for a location in an actual space, a hypothetical space, audience area
of a
space, a location in the stage area of a space, and the like.
[005401 In embodiments, methods and systems for handling sound in a
space equipped with at least one speaker may be provided. The methods and
systems
may include determining a multi-dimensional sound signature composite for the
space, comparing the multi-dimensional sound signature composite to a known
multi-
dimensional sound signature composite, and modifying the sound emitted by the
speaker such that the similarity between the multi-dimensional sound signature

composite for the space and the known multi-dimensional sound signature
composite
may be increased.
[005411 In embodiments, the space may be a recording studio, a virtual
reality environment, a simulation environment, a computer gaming environment,
and
the like.
1005421 In embodiments, the at least one speaker may be a monitor, a
monitor located on a stage, a headphone speaker, and the like. In embodiments,
the at
least one speaker may be part of a surround sound system. In embodiments, the
at
least one speaker may include a subwoofer. In embodiments, the at least one
speaker
may be a part of an array of speakers arranged to produce multi-dimensional
sound in
the space.
[00543] In embodiments, the space may be a movie theater, an [MAX
theater, a living room, a media room, a home media room, a conference room, a
museum, a gallery, an arena, a restaurant, a sports venue, a vehicle interior,
a
substantially anechoic room, an anechoic room, a practice room, a rehearsal
location,
and the like.
[00544] In embodiments, the one or more speakers may be headphones, a
surround sound system, an array of speakers arranged to produce multi-
dimensional
sound in the space, and the like. In embodiments, the one or more speakers may

include a subwoofer.
[00545] In embodiments, the modification may create the effect that a
listener may be at the location of the known multi-dimensional sound
signature. In
embodiments, the modification may create the effect that a listener may be at
the
location of the known multi-dimensional sound signature selected by the
listener. The
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location may be a seat in the space, a stage located in the space, and the
like. In
embodiments, the modification may be performed with a computer processor.
[00546] In embodiments, the modification may create the effect at each
location in the space that a listener may be at a corresponding location of
the space of
the known multi-dimensional sound signature composite. In embodiments, the
modification may create the effect at a location in the space that a listener
may be at
the corresponding location of the space of the known multi-dimensional sound
signature composite. In embodiments, the modification may create the effect at
a
location in the space that a listener may be at a location of the space of the
known
multi-dimensional sound signature composite that may be selected by the user.
The
location may be a seat in the space, a stage located in the space, and the
like. In
embodiments, the modification may be performed with a computer processor. In
embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature may be for a location
in
an actual space, a hypothetical space, an audience area of a space, a stage
area of a
space, and the like.
[00547] In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature
composite may be for an actual space, a hypothetical space, and the like. In
embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature composite may result
from manipulation of one or more other multi-dimensional sound signature
composite. In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature
composite
may be an idealized multi-dimensional sound signature composite. In
embodiments,
the known multi-dimensional sound signature composite may be a multi-
dimensional
sound signature composite for a hypothetical space. In embodiments, the known
multi-dimensional sound signature composite may be a single source multi-
dimensional sound signature composite; a multiple source multi-dimensional
sound
signature composite; a multiple source, multiple locations, multi-dimensional
sound
signature composite; a hypothetical multi-dimensional sound signature
composite; an
ambient multi-dimensional sound signature composite; and the like.
[00548] In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature
may be for a location in an actual space, a hypothetical space, audience area
of a
space, a location in the stage area of a space, and the like.
[00549] In embodiments, methods and systems of handling sound in a
space equipped with at least one speaker may be provided. The methods and
systems
may include reproducing sound not contemporaneously originating in the space,
in
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accordance with a known multi-sound signature composite. In embodiments, such
reproduction may apply the known multi-dimensional sound signature composite
to
the reproduced sound. In embodiments, applying the known multi-dimensional
sound
signature may include adjusting at least one of the timing and volume of sound

emitted by a speaker at a specified location within the space.
1005501 In embodiments, timing of sounds emitted from speakers placed at
rear and side locations in the space may be adjusted to increase similarity to
timing of
rear and side reflections specified in the multi-dimensional sound signature.
In
embodiments, timing of sounds emitted from speakers placed at side locations
may be
adjusted to mimic primary and secondary side reflections specified in the
multi-
dimensional sound signature. In embodiments, volume of sounds emitted from
speakers placed at rear and side locations in the space may be adjusted to
increase
similarity to amplitude of rear and side reflections specified in the multi-
dimensional
sound signature.
[00551] In embodiments, the space may be a recording studio, a virtual
reality environment, a simulation environment, a computer gaming environment,
and
the like,
[00552] In embodiments, the at least one speaker may be a monitor, a
monitor located on a stage, a headphone speaker, and the like. In embodiments,
the at
least one speaker may be part of a surround sound system. In embodiments, the
at
least one speaker may include a subwoofer. In embodiments, the at least one
speaker
may be a part of an array of speakers arranged to produce multi-dimensional
sound in
the space.
[00553] In embodiments, the space may be a movie theater, an IMAX
theater, a living room, a media room, a home media room, a conference room, a
museum, a gallery, an arena, a restaurant, a sports venue, a vehicle interior,
a
substantially anechoic room, an anechoic room, a practice room, a rehearsal
location,
and the like,
[00554] In embodiments, the one or more speakers may be headphones, a
surround sound system, an array of speakers arranged to produce multi-
dimensional
sound in the space, and the like. In embodiments, the one or more speakers may

include a subwoofer.
[00555] In embodiments, the modification may create the effect that a
listener may be at the location of the known multi-dimensional sound
signature. In
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embodiments, the modification may create the effect that a listener may be at
the
location of the known multi-dimensional sound signature selected by the
listener. The
location may be a seat in the space, a stage located in the space, and the
like. In
embodiments, the modification may be performed with a computer processor.
[00556] In embodiments, the modification may create the effect at each
location in the space that a listener may be at a corresponding location of
the space of
the known multi-dimensional sound signature composite. In embodiments, the
modification may create the effect at a location in the space that a listener
may be at
the corresponding location of the space of the known multi-dimensional sound
signature composite. In embodiments, the modification may create the effect at
a
location in the space that a listener may be at a location of the space of the
known
multi-dimensional sound signature composite that may be selected by the user.
The
location may be a seat in the space, a stage located in the space, and the
like. In
embodiments, the modification may be performed with a computer processor. In
embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature may be for a location
in
an actual space, a hypothetical space, an audience area of a space, a stage
area of a
space, and the like.
1005571 In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature
composite may be for an actual space, a hypothetical space, and the like. In
embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature composite may result
from manipulation of one or more other multi-dimensional sound signature
composite. In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature
composite
may be an idealized multi-dimensional sound signature composite. In
embodiments,
the known multi-dimensional sound signature composite may be a multi-
dimensional
sound signature composite for a hypothetical space. In embodiments, the known
multi-dimensional sound signature composite may be a single source multi-
dimensional sound signature composite; a multiple source multi-dimensional
sound
signature composite; a multiple source, multiple locations, multi-dimensional
sound
signature composite; a hypothetical multi-dimensional sound signature
composite; an
ambient multi-dimensional sound signature composite; and the like,
[00558] In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature
may be for a location in an actual space, a hypothetical space, audience area
of a
space, a location in the stage area of a space, and the like.
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[00559] In embodiments, methods and systems for simulating an acoustic
environment may be provided. The methods and systems may include determining
the acoustic environment of a first space, including determining a multi-
dimensional
sound profile, storing the multiple dimensions of the multi-dimensional sound
profile
as a multi-dimensional sound signature, determining the sound characteristics
of an
item of media content, and configuring the media content to increase
similarity to the
multi-dimensional sound signature when the media is played in an anticipated
acoustic environment. The multi-dimensional sound signature may include a
combination of a plurality of different sound parameters. The multiple
dimensions of
the sound signature may be selected from the group consisting of timing,
direction,
amplitude and frequency of reflections of sound associated with the known
acoustic
environment.
[00560] In embodiments, the reflections may include primary and
secondary reflections from similar directions. In embodiments, the reflections
may
include primary, secondary and tertiary reflections from similar directions.
In
embodiments, determining the acoustic environment may include making a multi-
dimensional sound measurement. In embodiments, determining the acoustic
environment may include specifying a multi-dimensional sound signature.
[00561] In embodiments, the space may be a recording studio, a virtual
reality environment, a simulation environment, a computer gaming environment,
and
the like. In embodiments, the at least one speaker may be a monitor, a monitor

located on a stage, a headphone speaker, a surround sound system, and the
like. In
embodiments, the at least one speaker may include a subwoofer. In embodiments,
the
at least one speaker may be a part of an array of speakers arranged to produce
multi-
dimensional sound in the space.
[00562] In embodiments, the item of content may include sound, audio,
audio and video, a movie, film, television, music, voice, a video game, and
the like.
In embodiments, the space may be a movie theater, an IIVIA_X theater, a living
room, a
media room, a home media room, a conference room, a museum, a gallery, an
arena, a
restaurant, a sports venue, a vehicle interior, a substantially anechoic room,
an
anechoic room, a practice room, a rehearsal location, and the like.
[00563] In embodiments, the at least one speaker may be headphones, a
surround sound system, an array of speakers arranged to produce multi-
dimensional
sound in the space, and the like. In embodiments, at least one speaker may
include a
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subwoofer. In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature may be
selected based on the content, In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional
sound
signature may be selected automatically based on the content. In embodiments,
the
known multi-dimensional sound signature may be selected by a processor based
on
the content. In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature may
be
selected based on location information provided with the content. In
embodiments,
the known multi-dimensional sound signature may be provided with the content.
In
embodiments, the identity of the known multi-dimensional sound signature may
be
provided with the content. In embodiments, the identity of the known multi-
dimensional sound signature may be provided with the content, but the actual
known
multi-dimensional sound signature may not be provided with the content. In
embodiments, the content may contain audio and video information and the known

multi-dimensional sound signature may be selected based on the video
information.
In embodiments, the content may contain audio and video information and the
known
multi-dimensional sound signature may be selected by a processor based on the
video
information. In embodiments, the content may contain audio and video
information
and the known multi-dimensional sound signature may be selected by a processor

based on a determination of the location shown in the video information.
100564] In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature
composite may be selected based on the content. In embodiments, the known
multi-
dimensional sound signature composite may be selected automatically based on
the
content. In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature composite

may be selected by a processor based on the content. In embodiments, the known

multi-dimensional sound signature composite may be selected based on location
information provided with the content. In embodiments, the known multi-
dimensional sound signature composite may be provided with the content. In
embodiments, the identity of the known multi-dimensional sound signature
composite
may be provided with the content. In embodiments, the identity of the known
multi-
dimensional sound signature composite may be provided with the content, but
the
actual known multi-dimensional sound signature composite may not be provided
with
the content. In embodiments, the content may contain audio and video
information
and the known multi-dimensional sound signature composite may be selected
based
on the video information. In embodiments, the content may contain audio and
video
information and the known multi-dimensional sound signature composite may be
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selected by a processor based on the video information. In embodiments, the
content
may contain audio and video information and the known multi-dimensional sound
signature composite may be selected by a processor based on a determination of
the
location shown in the video information.
1005651 In embodiments, the modification may create the effect that a
listener may be at the location of the known multi-dimensional sound
signature. In
embodiments, the modification may create the effect that a listener may be at
the
location of the known multi-dimensional sound signature and that location may
be
selected by the listener. In embodiments, the location may be a seat in the
space, a
stage located in the space, and the like. In embodiments, the modification may
be
performed with a computer processor.
[00566] In embodiments, the modification may create the effect at each
location in the space that a listener may be at a corresponding location of
the space of
the known multi-dimensional sound signature composite. In embodiments, the
modification may create the effect at a location in the space that a listener
may be at
the corresponding location of the space of the known multi-dimensional sound
signature composite. In embodiments, the modification may create the effect at
a
location in the space that a listener may be at a location of the space of the
known
multi-dimensional sound signature composite that may be selected by the user.
In
embodiments, the location may be a seat in the space, a stage located in the
space, and
the like.
[00567] In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature is
for a location in an actual space, a hypothetical space, an audience area of a
space, a
stage area of a space, and the like. In embodiments, the known multi-
dimensional
sound signature may be for a battlefield, a church, a cave, a forest, an
office, a house,
a hospital, a train station, an airport, a park, an underwater space, and the
like.
[00568] In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature
may be determined during the creation of the content. In embodiments, the
known
multi-dimensional sound signature may be created during the creation of the
content.
In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature may be similar to
that
of the space in the content. In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound

signature may be similar to that of the space in which the content would
typically be
performed.
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[00569] In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature
composite may be for an actual space, a hypothetical space, and the like. In
embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature composite may result
from manipulation of at least one other multi-dimensional sound signature
composite.
In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature composite may be
an
idealized multi-dimensional sound signature composite.
[00570] In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature
composite may be a multi-dimensional sound signature composite for a
hypothetical
space; a single source multi-dimensional sound signature composite; a multiple
source
multi-dimensional sound signature composite; a multiple source, multiple
locations,
multi-dimensional sound signature composite; a hypothetical multi-dimensional
sound signature composite; an ambient multi-dimensional sound signature
composite;
and the like.
[00571] In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature
composite may be for a battlefield, a church, a cave, a forest, an office, a
house, a
hospital, a train station, an airport, a park, an underwater space, and the
like.
[00572] In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature
composite may be determined during the creation of the content. In
embodiments, the
known multi-dimensional sound signature composite may be created during the
creation of the content. In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound
signature composite may be similar to that of the space in the content. In
embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature composite may be
similar to that of the space in which the content would typically be
performed.
[00573] In embodiments, methods and systems for simulating an acoustic
environment may be provided. The methods and systems may include determining
the acoustic environment of a first space, including determining a multi-
dimensional
sound profile, storing the multiple dimensions of the multi-dimensional sound
profile
as a multi-dimensional sound signature, determining the sound characteristics
of an
item of media content, and configuring a media playback system of a playback
environment to increase similarity of the sounds in the playback environment
to
sounds occun-ing in the first space. The multi-dimensional sound signature may

include a combination of a plurality of different sound parameters.
[00574] In embodiments, the space may be a recording studio, a virtual
reality environment, a simulation environment, a computer gaming environment;
and
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the like. In embodiments, the at least one speaker may be a monitor, a monitor

located on a stage, a headphone speaker, a surround sound system, and the
like. In
embodiments, the at least one speaker may include a subwoofer. In embodiments,
the
at least one speaker may be a part of an array of speakers arranged to produce
multi-
dimensional sound in the space.
[00575] In embodiments, the item of content may include sound, audio,
audio and video, a movie, film, television, music, voice, a video game, and
the like.
In embodiments, the space may be a movie theater, an MAX theater, a living
room, a
media room, a home media room, a conference room, a museum, a gallery, an
arena, a
restaurant, a sports venue, a vehicle interior, a substantially anechoic room,
an
anechoic room, a practice room, a rehearsal location, and the like.
[00576] In embodiments, the at least one speaker may be headphones, a
surround sound system, an array of speakers arranged to produce multi-
dimensional
sound in the space, and the like. In embodiments, at least one speaker may
include a
subwoofer. In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature may be
selected based on the content. In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional
sound
signature may be selected automatically based on the content. In embodiments,
the
known multi-dimensional sound signature may be selected by a processor based
on
the content. In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature may
be
selected based on location information provided with the content. In
embodiments,
the known multi-dimensional sound signature may be provided with the content.
In
embodiments, the identity of the known multi-dimensional sound signature may
be
provided with the content. In embodiments, the identity of the known multi-
dimensional sound signature may be provided with the content, but the actual
known
multi-dimensional sound signature may not be provided with the content. In
embodiments, the content may contain audio and video information and the known

multi-dimensional sound signature may be selected based on the video
information
In embodiments, the content may contain audio and video information and the
known
multi-dimensional sound signature may be selected by a processor based on the
video
information. In embodiments, the content may contain audio and video
information
and the known multi-dimensional sound signature may be selected by a processor

based on a determination of the location shown in the video information.
[00577] In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature
composite may be selected based on the content. In embodiments, the known
multi-
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dimensional sound signature composite may be selected automatically based on
the
content. In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature composite

may be selected by a processor based on the content. In embodiments, the known

multi-dimensional sound signature composite may be selected based on location
information provided with the content. In embodiments, the known multi-
dimensional sound signature composite may be provided with the content. In
embodiments, the identity of the known multi-dimensional sound signature
composite
may be provided with the content. In embodiments, the identity of the known
multi-
dimensional sound signature composite may be provided with the content, but
the
actual known multi-dimensional sound signature composite may not be provided
with
the content. In embodiments, the content may contain audio and video
information
and the known multi-dimensional sound signature composite may be selected
based
on the video information. In embodiments, the content may contain audio and
video
information and the known multi-dimensional sound signature composite may be
selected by a processor based on the video information. In embodiments, the
content
may contain audio and video information and the known multi-dimensional sound
signature composite may be selected by a processor based on a determination of
the
location shown in the video information.
[00578] In embodiments, the modification may create the effect that a
listener may be at the location of the known multi-dimensional sound
signature. In
embodiments, the modification may create the effect that a listener may be at
the
location of the known multi-dimensional sound signature and that location may
be
selected by the listener. In embodiments, the location may be a seat in the
space, a
stage located in the space, and the like. In embodiments, the modification may
be
performed with a computer processor.
[00579] In embodiments, the modification may create the effect at each
location in the space that a listener may be at a corresponding location of
the space of
the known multi-dimensional sound signature composite. In embodiments, the
modification may create the effect at a location in the space that a listener
may be at
the corresponding location of the space of the known multi-dimensional sound
signature composite. In embodiments, the modification may create the effect at
a
location in the space that a listener may be at a location of the space of the
known
multi-dimensional sound signature composite that may be selected by the user.
In
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embodiments, the location may be a seat in the space, a stage located in the
space, and
the like.
[00580] In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature is
for a location in an actual space, a hypothetical space, an audience area of a
space, a
stage area of a space, and the like. In embodiments, the known multi-
dimensional
sound signature may be for a battlefield, a church, a cave, a forest, an
office, a house,
a hospital, a train station, an airport, a park, an underwater space, and the
like,
[005811 In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature
may be determined during the creation of the content. In embodiments, the
known
multi-dimensional sound signature may be created during the creation of the
content.
In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature may be similar to
that
of the space in the content. In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound

signature may be similar to that of the space in which the content would
typically be
performed.
[005821 In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature
composite may be for an actual space, a hypothetical space, and the like. In
embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature composite may result
from manipulation of at least one other multi-dimensional sound signature
composite.
In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature composite may be
an
idealized multi-dimensional sound signature composite.
[00583] In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature
composite may be a multi-dimensional sound signature composite for a
hypothetical
space; a single source multi-dimensional sound signature composite; a multiple
source
multi-dimensional sound signature composite; a multiple source, multiple
locations,
multi-dimensional sound signature composite; a hypothetical multi-dimensional
sound signature composite; an ambient multi-dimensional sound signature
composite;
and the like.
[00584] In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature
composite may be for a battlefield, a church, a cave, a forest, an office, a
house, a
hospital, a train station, an airport, a park, an underwater space, and the
like.
[00585] In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature
composite may be determined during the creation of the content. In
embodiments, the
known multi-dimensional sound signature composite may be created during the
creation of the content. In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound
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signature composite may be similar to that of the space in the content. In
embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature composite may be
similar to that of the space in which the content would typically be
performed.
[00586] In embodiments, methods and system for simulating an acoustic
environment may be provided. The methods and systems may include determining
the acoustic environment of a first space, including determining a multi-
dimensional
sound profile, storing the multiple dimensions of the multi-dimensional sound
profile
as a multi-dimensional sound signature, determining the sound characteristics
of an
item of media content, and configuring the sound characteristics of the media
content
item and the media playback system of a playback environment to increase
similarity
of the sounds in the playback environment to sounds occurring in the first
space. The
multi-dimensional sound signature may include a combination of a plurality of
different sound parameters.
1005871 In embodiments, determining the acoustic environment of the
second space may include the creation of a multi-dimensional sound signature
for the
second space. In embodiments, the stated comparing may include the comparison
of
the multi-dimensional sound signature of the second space with the multi-
dimensional
sound signature of the first space. In embodiments, the first space may be a
known
space, a hypothetical space, and the like.
[00588] In embodiments, the space may be a recording studio, a virtual
reality environment, a simulation environment, a computer gaming environment,
and
the like. In embodiments, the at least one speaker may be a monitor, a monitor

located on a stage, a headphone speaker, a surround sound system, and the
like. In
embodiments, the at least one speaker may include a subwoofer. In embodiments,
the
at least one speaker may be a part of an array of speakers arranged to produce
multi-
dimensional sound in the space.
1005891 In embodiments, the item of content may include sound, audio,
audio and video, a movie, film, television, music, voice, a video game, and
the like,
In embodiments, the space may be a movie theater, an IMAX theater, a living
room, a
media room, a home media room, a conference room, a museum, a gallery, an
arena, a
restaurant, a sports venue, a vehicle interior, a substantially anechoic room,
an
anechoic room, a practice room, a rehearsal location, and the like.
[00590] In embodiments, the at least one speaker may be headphones, a
surround sound system, an array of speakers arranged to produce multi-
dimensional
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sound in the space, and the like. In embodiments, at least one speaker may
include a
subwoofer. In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature may be
selected based on the content. In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional
sound
signature may be selected automatically based on the content. In embodiments,
the
known multi-dimensional sound signature may be selected by a processor based
on
the content. In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature may
be
selected based on location information provided with the content, In
embodiments,
the known multi-dimensional sound signature may be provided with the content.
In
embodiments, the identity of the known multi-dimensional sound signature may
be
provided with the content, In embodiments, the identity of the known multi-
dimensional sound signature may be provided with the content, but the actual
known
multi-dimensional sound signature may not be provided with the content In
embodiments, the content may contain audio and video information and the known

multi-dimensional sound signature may be selected based on the video
information,
In embodiments, the content may contain audio and video information and the
known
multi-dimensional sound signature may be selected by a processor based on the
video
information. hi embodiments, the content may contain audio and video
information
and the known multi-dimensional sound signature may be selected by a processor

based on a determination of the location shown in the video information.
[00591] In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature
composite may be selected based on the content. In embodiments, the known
multi-
dimensional sound signature composite may be selected automatically based on
the
content. In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature composite

may be selected by a processor based on the content. In embodiments, the known

multi-dimensional sound signature composite may be selected based on location
information provided with the content. In embodiments, the known multi-
dimensional sound signature composite may be provided with the content. In
embodiments, the identity of the known multi-dimensional sound signature
composite
may be provided with the content. In embodiments, the identity of the known
multi-
dimensional sound signature composite may be provided with the content, but
the
actual known multi-dimensional sound signature composite may not be provided
with
the content. In embodiments, the content may contain audio and video
information
and the known multi-dimensional sound signature composite may be selected
based
on the video information. In embodiments, the content may contain audio and
video
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information and the known multi-dimensional sound signature composite may be
selected by a processor based on the video information. In embodiments, the
content
may contain audio and video information and the known multi-dimensional sound
signature composite may be selected by a processor based on a determination of
the
location shown in the video information.
[00592] In embodiments, the modification may create the effect that a
listener may be at the location of the known multi-dimensional sound
signature. In
embodiments, the modification may create the effect that a listener may be at
the
location of the known multi-dimensional sound signature and that location may
be
selected by the listener. in embodiments, the location may be a seat in the
space, a
stage located in the space, and the like. In embodiments, the modification may
be
performed with a computer processor.
[00593] In embodiments, the modification may create the effect at each
location in the space that a listener may be at a corresponding location of
the space of
the known multi-dimensional sound signature composite. In embodiments, the
modification may create the effect at a location in the space that a listener
may be at
the corresponding location of the space of the known multi-dimensional sound
signature composite. In embodiments, the modification may create the effect at
a
location in the space that a listener may be at a location of the space of the
known
multi-dimensional sound signature composite that may be selected by the user.
In
embodiments, the location may be a seat in the space, a stage located in the
space, and
the like.
[00594] In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature is
for a location in an actual space, a hypothetical space, an audience area of a
space, a
stage area of a space, and the like. In embodiments, the known multi-
dimensional
sound signature may be for a battlefield, a church, a cave, a forest, an
office, a house,
a hospital, a train station, an airport, a park, an underwater space, and the
like.
1005951 In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature
may be determined during the creation of the content. In embodiments, the
known
multi-dimensional sound signature may be created during the creation of the
content.
In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature may be similar to
that
of the space in the content. In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound

signature may be similar to that of the space in which the content would
typically be
performed.
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[005961 In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature
composite may be for an actual space, a hypothetical space, and the like. In
embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature composite may result
from manipulation of at least one other multi-dimensional sound signature
composite.
In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature composite may be
an
idealized multi-dimensional sound signature composite.
[00597] In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature
composite may be a multi-dimensional sound signature composite for a
hypothetical
space; a single source multi-dimensional sound signature composite; a multiple
source
multi-dimensional sound signature composite; a multiple source, multiple
locations,
multi-dimensional sound signature composite; a hypothetical multi-dimensional
sound signature composite; an ambient multi-dimensional sound signature
composite,
and the like.
[00598] In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature
composite may be for a battlefield, a church, a cave, a forest, an office, a
house, a
hospital, a train station, an airport, a park, an underwater space, and the
like.
[00599] In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature
composite may be determined during the creation of the content. In
embodiments, the
known multi-dimensional sound signature composite may be created during the
creation of the content. In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound
signature composite may be similar to that of the space in the content. In
embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature composite may be
similar to that of the space in which the content would typically be
performed.
[00600] In embodiments, methods and systems for handling sound in a
space equipped with at least one speaker may be provided. The methods and
systems
may include determining a multi-dimensional sound signature for a location
within
the space, selecting a known multi-dimensional sound signature, comparing the
multi-
dimensional sound signature to the known multi-dimensional sound signature,
and
modifying the sound emitted by the speaker such that the similarity between
the
multi-dimensional sound signature for the location within the space and the
known
multi-dimensional sound signature may be increased.
[006011 In embodiments, the space may be a recording studio, a virtual
reality environment, a simulation environment, a computer gaming environment,
and
the like. In embodiments, the at least one speaker may be a monitor, a monitor
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located on a stage, a headphone speaker, a surround sound system, and the
like. In
embodiments, the at least one speaker may include a subwoofer. In embodiments,
the
at least one speaker may be a part of an array of speakers arranged to produce
multi-
dimensional sound in the space.
[006021 In embodiments, the item of content may include sound, audio,
audio and video, a movie, film, television, music, voice, a video game, and
the like.
In embodiments, the space may be a movie theater, an [MAX theater, a living
room, a
media room, a home media room, a conference room, a museum, a gallery, an
arena, a
restaurant, a sports venue, a vehicle interior, a substantially anechoic room,
an
anechoic room, a practice room, a rehearsal location, and the like.
[00603] In embodiments, the at least one speaker may be headphones, a
surround sound system, an array of speakers arranged to produce multi-
dimensional
sound in the space, and the like. In embodiments, at least one speaker may
include a
subwoofer. In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature may be
selected based on the content. In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional
sound
signature may be selected automatically based on the content. In embodiments,
the
known multi-dimensional sound signature may be selected by a processor based
on
the content. In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature may
be
selected based on location information provided with the content. In
embodiments,
the known multi-dimensional sound signature may be provided with the content.
In
embodiments, the identity of the known multi-dimensional sound signature may
be
provided with the content. In embodiments, the identity of the known multi-
dimensional sound signature may be provided with the content, but the actual
known
multi-dimensional sound signature may not be provided with the content. In
embodiments, the content may contain audio and video information and the known

multi-dimensional sound signature may be selected based on the video
information.
In embodiments, the content may contain audio and video information and the
known
multi-dimensional sound signature may be selected by a processor based on the
video
information. In embodiments, the content may contain audio and video
information
and the known multi-dimensional sound signature may be selected by a processor

based on a determination of the location shown in the video information.
[00604] In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature
composite may be selected based on the content. In embodiments, the known
multi-
dimensional sound signature composite may be selected automatically based on
the
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content. In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature composite

may be selected by a processor based on the content. In embodiments, the known

multi-dimensional sound signature composite may be selected based on location
information provided with the content. In embodiments, the known multi-
dimensional sound signature composite may be provided with the content. In
embodiments, the identity of the known multi-dimensional sound signature
composite
may be provided with the content. In embodiments, the identity of the known
multi-
dimensional sound signature composite may be provided with the content, but
the
actual known multi-dimensional sound signature composite may not be provided
with
the content. In embodiments, the content may contain audio and video
information
and the known multi-dimensional sound signature composite may be selected
based
on the video information. In embodiments, the content may contain audio and
video
information and the known multi-dimensional sound signature composite may be
selected by a processor based on the video information. In embodiments, the
content
may contain audio and video information and the known multi-dimensional sound
signature composite may be selected by a processor based on a determination of
the
location shown in the video information.
1006051 In embodiments, the modification may create the effect that a
listener may be at the location of the known multi-dimensional sound
signature. In
embodiments, the modification may create the effect that a listener may be at
the
location of the known multi-dimensional sound signature and that location may
be
selected by the listener. In embodiments, the location may be a seat in the
space, a
stage located in the space, and the like. In embodiments, the modification may
be
performed with a computer processor.
[006061 In embodiments, the modification may create the effect at each
location in the space that a listener may be at a corresponding location of
the space of
the known multi-dimensional sound signature composite. In embodiments, the
modification may create the effect at a location in the space that a listener
may be at
the corresponding location of the space of the known multi-dimensional sound
signature composite. In embodiments, the modification may create the effect at
a
location in the space that a listener may be at a location of the space of the
known
multi-dimensional sound signature composite that may be selected by the user.
In
embodiments, the location may be a seat in the space, a stage located in the
space, and
the like.
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[00607] In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature is
for a location in an actual space, a hypothetical space, an audience area of a
space, a
stage area of a space, and the like. In embodiments, the known multi-
dimensional
sound signature may be for a battlefield, a church, a cave, a forest, an
office, a house,
a hospital, a train station, an airport, a park, an underwater space, and the
like.
[00608] In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature
may be determined during the creation of the content. In embodiments, the
known
multi-dimensional sound signature may be created during the creation of the
content.
In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature may be similar to
that
of the space in the content. In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound

signature may be similar to that of the space in which the content would
typically be
performed.
[00609] in embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature
composite may be for an actual space, a hypothetical space, and the like. In
embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature composite may result
from manipulation of at least one other multi-dimensional sound signature
composite.
In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature composite may be
an
idealized multi-dimensional sound signature composite.
[00610] In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature
composite may be a multi-dimensional sound signature composite for a
hypothetical
space; a single source multi-dimensional sound signature composite; a multiple
source
multi-dimensional sound signature composite; a multiple source, multiple
locations,
multi-dimensional sound signature composite; a hypothetical multi-dimensional
sound signature composite; an ambient multi-dimensional sound signature
composite;
and the like.
[00611] In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature
composite may be for a battlefield, a church, a cave, a forest, an office, a
house, a
hospital, a train station, an airport, a park, an underwater space, and the
like.
[00612] In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature
composite may be determined during the creation of the content. In
embodiments, the
known multi-dimensional sound signature composite may be created during the
creation of the content. In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound
signature composite may be similar to that of the space in the content. In
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embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature composite may be
similar to that of the space in which the content would typically be
performed.
1006131 In embodiments, methods and systems for simulating an acoustic
environment may be provided. The methods and systems may include determining
the acoustic characteristics of a first space, storing a multi-dimensional
sound
signature composite, determining the sound characteristics of an item of media

content, and configuring the media content to increase similarity to the multi-

dimensional sound signature when the media may be played in an anticipated
acoustic
environment. In embodiments, the determining may results in a multi-
dimensional
sound profile across a plurality of locations of the known acoustic
environment. The
multi-dimensional sound signature composite may include a combination of a
plurality of different sound dimensions selected from the group consisting of
timing,
direction, amplitude and frequency of sound reflections of the known acoustic
environment.
[006141 In embodiments, the space may be a recording studio, a virtual
reality environment, a simulation environment, a computer gaming environment,
and
the like. In embodiments, the at least one speaker may be a monitor, a monitor

located on a stage, a headphone speaker, a surround sound system, and the
like. In
embodiments, the at least one speaker may include a subwoofer. In embodiments,
the
at least one speaker may be a part of an array of speakers arranged to produce
multi-
dimensional sound in the space.
[006151 In embodiments, the item of content may include sound, audio,
audio and video, a movie, film, television, music, voice, a video game, and
the like.
In embodiments, the space may be a movie theater, an IMAX theater, a living
room, a
media room, a home media room, a conference room, a museum, a gallery, an
arena, a
restaurant, a sports venue, a vehicle interior, a substantially anechoic room,
an
anechoic room, a practice room, a rehearsal location, and the like.
1006161 In embodiments, the at least one speaker may be headphones, a
surround sound system, an array of speakers arranged to produce multi-
dimensional
sound in the space, and the like. In embodiments, at least one speaker may
include a
subwoofer. In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature may be
selected based on the content. In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional
sound
signature may be selected automatically based on the content. In embodiments,
the
known multi-dimensional sound signature may be selected by a processor based
on
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the content. In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature may
be
selected based on location information provided with the content. In
embodiments,
the known multi-dimensional sound signature may be provided with the content.
In
embodiments, the identity of the known multi-dimensional sound signature may
be
provided with the content. In embodiments, the identity of the known multi-
dimensional sound signature may be provided with the content, but the actual
known
multi-dimensional sound signature may not be provided with the content. In
embodiments, the content may contain audio and video information and the known

multi-dimensional sound signature may be selected based on the video
information.
In embodiments, the content may contain audio and video information and the
known
multi-dimensional sound signature may be selected by a processor based on the
video
information. In embodiments, the content may contain audio and video
information
and the known multi-dimensional sound signature may be selected by a processor

based on a determination of the location shown in the video information.
[00617] In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature
composite may be selected based on the content. In embodiments, the known
multi-
dimensional sound signature composite may be selected automatically based on
the
content. In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature composite

may be selected by a processor based on the content. In embodiments, the known

multi-dimensional sound signature composite may be selected based on location
information provided with the content. In embodiments, the known multi-
dimensional sound signature composite may be provided with the content. In
embodiments, the identity of the known multi-dimensional sound signature
composite
may be provided with the content. In embodiments, the identity of the known
multi-
dimensional sound signature composite may be provided with the content, but
the
actual known multi-dimensional sound signature composite may not be provided
with
the content. In embodiments, the content may contain audio and video
information
and the known multi-dimensional sound signature composite may be selected
based
on the video information. In embodiments, the content may contain audio and
video
information and the known multi-dimensional sound signature composite may be
selected by a processor based on the video information. In embodiments, the
content
may contain audio and video information and the known multi-dimensional sound
signature composite may be selected by a processor based on a determination of
the
location shown in the video information.
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1006181 In embodiments, the modification may create the effect that a
listener may be at the location of the known multi-dimensional sound
signature. In
embodiments, the modification may create the effect that a listener may be at
the
location of the known multi-dimensional sound signature and that location may
be
selected by the listener. In embodiments, the location may be a seat in the
space, a
stage located in the space, and the like. In embodiments, the modification may
be
performed with a computer processor.
[006191 In embodiments, the modification may create the effect at each
location in the space that a listener may be at a corresponding location of
the space of
the known multi-dimensional sound signature composite. In embodiments, the
modification may create the effect at a location in the space that a listener
may be at
the corresponding location of the space of the known multi-dimensional sound
signature composite. In embodiments, the modification may create the effect at
a
location in the space that a listener may be at a location of the space of the
known
multi-dimensional sound signature composite that may be selected by the user.
In
embodiments, the location may be a seat in the space, a stage located in the
space, and
the like.
[00620] In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature is
for a location in an actual space, a hypothetical space, an audience area of a
space, a
stage area of a space, and the like. In embodiments, the known multi-
dimensional
sound signature may be for a battlefield, a church, a cave, a forest, an
office, a house,
a hospital, a train station, an airport, a park, an underwater space, and the
like,
[00621] In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature
may be determined during the creation of the content. In embodiments, the
known
multi-dimensional sound signature may be created during the creation of the
content.
In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature may be similar to
that
of the space in the content. In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound

signature may be similar to that of the space in which the content would
typically be
performed.
[00622] In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature
composite may be for an actual space, a hypothetical space, and the like. In
embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature composite may result
from manipulation of at least one other multi-dimensional sound signature
composite,
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In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature composite may be
an
idealized multi-dimensional sound signature composite.
[006231 In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature
composite may be a multi-dimensional sound signature composite for a
hypothetical
space; a single source multi-dimensional sound signature composite; a multiple
source
multi-dimensional sound signature composite; a multiple source, multiple
locations,
multi-dimensional sound signature composite; a hypothetical multi-dimensional
sound signature composite; an ambient multi-dimensional sound signature
composite;
and the like.
[006241 In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature
composite may be for a battlefield, a church, a cave, a forest, an office, a
house, a
hospital, a train station, an airport, a park, an underwater space, and the
like.
100625] In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature
composite may be determined during the creation of the content. In
embodiments, the
known multi-dimensional sound signature composite may be created during the
creation of the content, In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound
signature composite may be similar to that of the space in the content. In
embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature composite may be
similar to that of the space in which the content would typically be
performed.
[00626] In embodiments, methods and systems for simulating an acoustic
environment may be provided. The methods and systems may include determining
the acoustic characteristics of a first space, storing a multi-dimensional
sound
signature composite, determining the sound characteristics of an item of media

content, and configuring a media playback system of a playback environment to
increase similarity of the sounds in the playback environment to sounds
occurring in
the first space. In embodiments, the stated determining may result in a multi-
dimensional sound profile across a plurality of locations of the known
acoustic
environment. In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature composite
may
include a combination of a plurality of different sound dimensions selected
from the
group consisting of timing, direction, amplitude and frequency of sound
reflections of
the known acoustic environment,
[00627] In embodiments, the space may be a recording studio, a virtual
reality environment, a simulation environment, a computer gaming environment,
and
the like. In embodiments, the at least one speaker may be a monitor, a monitor
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located on a stage, a headphone speaker, a surround sound system, and the
like. In
embodiments, the at least one speaker may include a subwoofer. In embodiments,
the
at least one speaker may be a part of an array of speakers arranged to produce
multi-
dimensional sound in the space.
[006281 In embodiments, the item of content may include sound, audio,
audio and video, a movie, film, television, music, voice, a video game, and
the like.
In embodiments, the space may be a movie theater, an IMAX theater, a living
room, a
media room, a home media room, a conference room, a museum, a gallery, an
arena, a
restaurant, a sports venue, a vehicle interior, a substantially anechoic room,
an
anechoic room, a practice room, a rehearsal location, and the like.
1006291 In embodiments, the at least one speaker may be headphones, a
surround sound system, an array of speakers arranged to produce multi-
dimensional
sound in the space, and the like. In embodiments, at least one speaker may
include a
subwoofer. In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature may be
selected based on the content. In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional
sound
signature may be selected automatically based on the content. In embodiments,
the
known multi-dimensional sound signature may be selected by a processor based
on
the content In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature may be

selected based on location information provided with the content. In
embodiments,
the known multi-dimensional sound signature may be provided with the content.
In
embodiments, the identity of the known multi-dimensional sound signature may
be
provided with the content. In embodiments, the identity of the known multi-
dimensional sound signature may be provided with the content, but the actual
known
multi-dimensional sound signature may not be provided with the content. In
embodiments, the content may contain audio and video information and the known

multi-dimensional sound signature may be selected based on the video
information.
In embodiments, the content may contain audio and video information and the
known
multi-dimensional sound signature may be selected by a processor based on the
video
information. In embodiments, the content may contain audio and video
information
and the known multi-dimensional sound signature may be selected by a processor

based on a determination of the location shown in the video information.
[00630] In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature
composite may be selected based on the content. In embodiments, the known
multi-
dimensional sound signature composite may be selected automatically based on
the
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content. In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature composite

may be selected by a processor based on the content. In embodiments, the known

multi-dimensional sound signature composite may be selected based on location
information provided with the content. in embodiments, the known multi-
dimensional sound signature composite may be provided with the content In
embodiments, the identity of the known multi-dimensional sound signature
composite
may be provided with the content. In embodiments, the identity of the known
multi-
dimensional sound signature composite may be provided with the content, but
the
actual known multi-dimensional sound signature composite may not be provided
with
the content. in embodiments, the content may contain audio and video
information
and the known multi-dimensional sound signature composite may be selected
based
on the video information. In embodiments, the content may contain audio and
video
information and the known multi-dimensional sound signature composite may be
selected by a processor based on the video information. In embodiments, the
content
may contain audio and video information and the known multi-dimensional sound
signature composite may be selected by a processor based on a determination of
the
location shown in the video information.
[096311 In embodiments, the modification may create the effect that a
listener may be at the location of the known multi-dimensional sound
signature. In
embodiments, the modification may create the effect that a listener may be at
the
location of the known multi-dimensional sound signature and that location may
be
selected by the listener. In embodiments, the location may be a seat in the
space, a
stage located in the space, and the like. In embodiments, the modification may
be
performed with a computer processor.
[006321 In embodiments, the modification may create the effect at each
location in the space that a listener may be at a corresponding location of
the space of
the known multi-dimensional sound signature composite. In embodiments, the
modification may create the effect at a location in the space that a listener
may be at
the corresponding location of the space of the known multi-dimensional sound
signature composite. In embodiments, the modification may create the effect at
a
location in the space that a listener may be at a location of the space of the
known
multi-dimensional sound signature composite that may be selected by the user.
In
embodiments, the location may be a seat in the space, a stage located in the
space, and
the like.
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[006331 In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature is
for a location in an actual space, a hypothetical space, an audience area of a
space, a
stage area of a space, and the like. In embodiments, the known multi-
dimensional
sound signature may be for a battlefield, a church, a cave, a forest, an
office, a house,
a hospital, a train station, an airport, a park, an underwater space, and the
like.
[00634] In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature
may be determined during the creation of the content. In embodiments, the
known
multi-dimensional sound signature may be created during the creation of the
content.
In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature may be similar to
that
of the space in the content. In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound

signature may be similar to that of the space in which the content would
typically be
performed.
[00635] In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature
composite may be for an actual space, a hypothetical space, and the like. In
embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature composite may result
from manipulation of at least one other multi-dimensional sound signature
composite.
In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature composite may be
an
idealized multi-dimensional sound signature composite.
[00636] In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature
composite may be a multi-dimensional sound signature composite for a
hypothetical
space; a single source multi-dimensional sound signature composite; a multiple
source
multi-dimensional sound signature composite; a multiple source, multiple
locations,
multi-dimensional sound signature composite; a hypothetical multi-dimensional
sound signature composite, an ambient multi-dimensional sound signature
composite;
and the like.
[00637] In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature
composite may be for a battlefield, a church, a cave, a forest, an office, a
house, a
hospital, a train station, an airport, a park, an underwater space, and the
like.
[00638] In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature
composite may be determined during the creation of the content. In
embodiments, the
known multi-dimensional sound signature composite may be created during the
creation of the content. In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound
signature composite may be similar to that of the space in the content. In
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embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature composite may be
similar to that of the space in which the content would typically be
performed,
[006391 In embodiments, methods and systems for simulating an acoustic
environment may be provided. The methods and systems may include determining
the acoustic characteristics of a first space, storing a multi-dimensional
sound
signature composite, determining the sound characteristics of an item of media

content, and configuring the sound characteristics of the media content item
and the
media playback system of a playback environment to increase similarity of the
sounds
in the playback environment to sounds occurring in the first space. The stated

determining may result in a multi-dimensional sound profile across a plurality
of
locations of the known acoustic environment. The multi-dimensional sound
signature
composite may include a combination of a plurality of different sound
dimensions
selected from the group consisting of timing, direction, amplitude and
frequency of
sound reflections of the known acoustic environment.
[00640] In embodiments, determining the acoustic environment may
include making a multi-dimensional sound measurement. In
embodiments,
determining the acoustic environment may include specifying a multi-
dimensional
sound signature. In embodiments, determining of the acoustic environment of
the
second space may include the creation of a multi-dimensional sound signature
composite for the second space. In embodiments, the stated comparing may
include
the comparison of the multi-dimensional sound signature composite of the
second
space with the multi-dimensional sound signature composite of the first space.
In
embodiments, the first space may be a known space, a hypothetical space, and
the
like.
[00641] In embodiments, the space may be a recording studio, a virtual
reality environment, a simulation environment, a computer gaming environment,
and
the like. In embodiments, the at least one speaker may be a monitor, a monitor

located on a stage, a headphone speaker, a surround sound system, and the
like. In
embodiments, the at least one speaker may include a subwoofer. In embodiments,
the
at least one speaker may be a part of an array of speakers arranged to produce
multi-
dimensional sound in the space.
[00642] In embodiments, the item of content may include sound, audio,
audio and video, a movie, film, television, music, voice, a video game, and
the like.
In embodiments, the space may be a movie theater, an IMAX theater, a living
room, a
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media room, a home media room, a conference room, a museum, a gallery, an
arena, a
restaurant, a sports venue, a vehicle interior, a substantially anechoic room,
an
anechoic room, a practice room, a rehearsal location, and the like.
[00643] In embodiments, the at least one speaker may be headphones, a
surround sound system, an array of speakers arranged to produce multi-
dimensional
sound in the space, and the like. In embodiments, at least one speaker may
include a
subwoofer. In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature may be
selected based on the content. In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional
sound
signature may be selected automatically based on the content. In embodiments,
the
known multi-dimensional sound signature may be selected by a processor based
on
the content. In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature may
be
selected based on location information provided with the content. In
embodiments,
the known multi-dimensional sound signature may be provided with the content.
In
embodiments, the identity of the known multi-dimensional sound signature may
be
provided with the content. In embodiments, the identity of the known multi-
dimensional sound signature may be provided with the content, but the actual
known
multi-dimensional sound signature may not be provided with the content. In
embodiments, the content may contain audio and video information and the known

multi-dimensional sound signature may be selected based on the video
information.
In embodiments, the content may contain audio and video information and the
known
multi-dimensional sound signature may be selected by a processor based on the
video
information. In embodiments, the content may contain audio and video
information
and the known multi-dimensional sound signature may be selected by a processor

based on a determination of the location shown in the video information.
[00644] In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature
composite may be selected based on the content. In embodiments, the known
multi-
dimensional sound signature composite may be selected automatically based on
the
content. In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature composite

may be selected by a processor based on the content. In embodiments, the known

multi-dimensional sound signature composite may be selected based on location
information provided with the content, In embodiments, the known multi-
dimensional sound signature composite may be provided with the content. In
embodiments, the identity of the known multi-dimensional sound signature
composite
may be provided with the content. In embodiments, the identity of the known
multi-
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dimensional sound signature composite may be provided with the content, but
the
actual known multi-dimensional sound signature composite may not be provided
with
the content. In embodiments, the content may contain audio and video
information
and the known multi-dimensional sound signature composite may be selected
based
on the video information. In embodiments, the content may contain audio and
video
information and the known multi-dimensional sound signature composite may be
selected by a processor based on the video information. In embodiments, the
content
may contain audio and video information and the known multi-dimensional sound
signature composite may be selected by a processor based on a determination of
the
location shown in the video information.
[00645] In embodiments, the modification may create the effect that a
listener may be at the location of the known multi-dimensional sound
signature. In
embodiments, the modification may create the effect that a listener may be at
the
location of the known multi-dimensional sound signature and that location may
be
selected by the listener. In embodiments, the location may be a seat in the
space, a
stage located in the space, and the like. In embodiments, the modification may
be
performed with a computer processor.
[006461 In embodiments, the modification may create the effect at each
location in the space that a listener may be at a corresponding location of
the space of
the known multi-dimensional sound signature composite. In embodiments, the
modification may create the effect at a location in the space that a listener
may be at
the corresponding location of the space of the known multi-dimensional sound
signature composite. In embodiments, the modification may create the effect at
a
location in the space that a listener may be at a location of the space of the
known
multi-dimensional sound signature composite that may be selected by the user.
In
embodiments, the location may be a seat in the space, a stage located in the
space, and
the like.
1006471 In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature is
for a location in an actual space, a hypothetical space, an audience area of a
space, a
stage area of a space, and the like. In embodiments, the known multi-
dimensional
sound signature may be for a battlefield, a church, a cave, a forest, an
office, a house,
a hospital, a train station, an airport, a park, an underwater space, and the
like.
[00648] In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature
may be determined during the creation of the content. In embodiments, the
known
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multi-dimensional sound signature may be created during the creation of the
content.
In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature may be similar to
that
of the space in the content. In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound

signature may be similar to that of the space in which the content would
typically be
performed.
[00649] In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature
composite may be for an actual space, a hypothetical space, and the like. In
embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature composite may result
from manipulation of at least one other multi-dimensional sound signature
composite.
In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature composite may be
an
idealized multi-dimensional sound signature composite.
1006501 In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature
composite may be a multi-dimensional sound signature composite for a
hypothetical
space, a single source multi-dimensional sound signature composite; a multiple
source
multi-dimensional sound signature composite; a multiple source, multiple
locations,
multi-dimensional sound signature composite; a hypothetical multi-dimensional
sound signature composite; an ambient multi-dimensional sound signature
composite;
and the like.
[00651] In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature
composite may be for a battlefield, a church, a cave, a forest, an office, a
house, a
hospital, a train station, an airport, a park, an underwater space, and the
like.
[006521 In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature
composite may be determined during the creation of the content. In
embodiments, the
known multi-dimensional sound signature composite may be created during the
creation of the content. In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound
signature composite may be similar to that of the space in the content. In
embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature composite may be
similar to that of the space in which the content would typically be
performed.
[00653] In embodiments, methods and systems for handling sound in a
space equipped with at least one speaker may be provided. The methods and
systems
may include determining a multi-dimensional sound signature composite for the
space, selecting a known multi-dimensional sound signature composite,
comparing
the multi-dimensional sound signature composite to the known multi-dimensional

sound signature composite, and modifying the sound emitted by the speaker such
that
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the similarity between the multi-dimensional sound signature composite for the
space
and the known multi-dimensional sound signature composite may be increased.
[00654] In embodiments, the space may be a recording studio, a virtual
reality environment, a simulation environment, a computer gaming environment,
and
the like. In embodiments, the at least one speaker may be a monitor, a monitor

located on a stage, a headphone speaker, a surround sound system, and the
like. In
embodiments, the at least one speaker may include a subwoofer. In embodiments,
the
at least one speaker may be a part of an array of speakers arranged to produce
multi-
dimensional sound in the space,
[00655] In embodiments, the item of content may include sound, audio,
audio and video, a movie, film, television, music, voice, a video game, and
the like.
In embodiments, the space may be a movie theater, an TMAX theater, a living
room, a
media room, a home media room, a conference room, a museum, a gallery, an
arena, a
restaurant, a sports venue, a vehicle interior, a substantially anechoic room,
an
anechoic room, a practice room, a rehearsal location, and the like.
[00656] In embodiments, the at least one speaker may be headphones, a
surround sound system, an array of speakers arranged to produce multi-
dimensional
sound in the space, and the like. In embodiments, at least one speaker may
include a
subwoofer. In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature may be
selected based on the content. In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional
sound
signature may be selected automatically based on the content. In embodiments,
the
known multi-dimensional sound signature may be selected by a processor based
on
the content. In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature may
be
selected based on location information provided with the content. In
embodiments,
the known multi-dimensional sound signature may be provided with the content.
In
embodiments, the identity of the known multi-dimensional sound signature may
be
provided with the content. In embodiments, the identity of the known multi-
dimensional sound signature may be provided with the content, but the actual
known
multi-dimensional sound signature may not be provided with the content. In
embodiments, the content may contain audio and video information and the known

multi-dimensional sound signature may be selected based on the video
information.
In embodiments, the content may contain audio and video information and the
known
multi-dimensional sound signature may be selected by a processor based on the
video
information. In embodiments, the content may contain audio and video
information
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and the known multi-dimensional sound signature may be selected by a processor

based on a determination of the location shown in the video information.
[00657] In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature
composite may be selected based on the content. In embodiments, the known
multi-
dimensional sound signature composite may be selected automatically based on
the
content. In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature composite

may be selected by a processor based on the content. In embodiments, the known

multi-dimensional sound signature composite may be selected based on location
information provided with the content. In embodiments, the known multi-
dimensional sound signature composite may be provided with the content. In
embodiments, the identity of the known multi-dimensional sound signature
composite
may be provided with the content. In embodiments, the identity of the known
multi-
dimensional sound signature composite may be provided with the content, but
the
actual known multi-dimensional sound signature composite may not be provided
with
the content. In embodiments, the content may contain audio and video
information
and the known multi-dimensional sound signature composite may be selected
based
on the video information. In embodiments, the content may contain audio and
video
information and the known multi-dimensional sound signature composite may be
selected by a processor based on the video information. In embodiments, the
content
may contain audio and video information and the known multi-dimensional sound
signature composite may be selected by a processor based on a determination of
the
location shown in the video information.
[00658] In embodiments, the modification may create the effect that a
listener may be at the location of the known multi-dimensional sound
signature. In
embodiments, the modification may create the effect that a listener may be at
the
location of the known multi-dimensional sound signature and that location may
be
selected by the listener. In embodiments, the location may be a seat in the
space, a
stage located in the space, and the like. In embodiments, the modification may
be
performed with a computer processor.
[00659i In embodiments, the modification may create the effect at each
location in the space that a listener may be at a corresponding location of
the space of
the known multi-dimensional sound signature composite. In embodiments, the
modification may create the effect at a location in the space that a listener
may be at
the corresponding location of the space of the known multi-dimensional sound
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signature composite. In embodiments, the modification may create the effect at
a
location in the space that a listener may be at a location of the space of the
known
multi-dimensional sound signature composite that may be selected by the user.
In
embodiments, the location may be a seat in the space, a stage located in the
space, and
the like.
[00660] In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature is
for a location in an actual space, a hypothetical space, an audience area of a
space, a
stage area of a space, and the like. In embodiments, the known multi-
dimensional
sound signature may be for a battlefield, a church, a cave, a forest, an
office, a house,
a hospital, a train station, an airport, a park, an underwater space, and the
like.
[00661] In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature
may be determined during the creation of the content. In embodiments, the
known
multi-dimensional sound signature may be created during the creation of the
content.
In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature may be similar to
that
of the space in the content. In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound

signature may be similar to that of the space in which the content would
typically be
performed.
[00662] In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature
composite may be for an actual space, a hypothetical space, and the like. In
embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature composite may result
from manipulation of at least one other multi-dimensional sound signature
composite.
In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature composite may be
an
idealized multi-dimensional sound signature composite.
[00663] In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature
composite may be a multi-dimensional sound signature composite for a
hypothetical
space; a single source multi-dimensional sound signature composite; a multiple
source
multi-dimensional sound signature composite; a multiple source, multiple
locations,
multi-dimensional sound signature composite; a hypothetical multi-dimensional
sound signature composite; an ambient multi-dimensional sound signature
composite;
and the like.
[00664] In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature
composite may be for a battlefield, a church, a cave, a forest, an office, a
house, a
hospital, a train station, an airport, a park, an underwater space, and the
like.
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[00665] In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature
composite may be determined during the creation of the content. In
embodiments, the
known multi-dimensional sound signature composite may be created during the
creation of the content. In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound
signature composite may be similar to that of the space in the content. In
embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature composite may be
similar to that of the space in which the content would typically be
performed.
[00666] In embodiments, methods and systems for handling sound in a
space equipped with at least one speaker may be provided. The methods and
systems
may include selecting a known multi-dimensional sound signature composite and
reproducing sound not contemporaneously originating in the space, in
accordance
with the known multi-sound signature composite. Such reproduction may apply
the
known multi-dimensional sound signature composite to the reproduced sound.
[00667] In embodiments, applying the known multi-dimensional sound
signature may include adjusting at least one of the timing and volume of sound

emitted by a speaker at a specified location within the space. In embodiments,
the
timing of sounds emitted from speakers placed at rear and side locations in
the space
may be adjusted to increase similarity to timing of rear and side reflections
specified
in the multi-dimensional sound signature. In embodiments, timing of sounds
emitted
from speakers placed at side locations may be adjusted to mimic primary and
secondary side reflections specified in the multi-dimensional sound signature.
In
embodiments, volume of sounds emitted from speakers placed at rear and side
locations in the space may be adjusted to increase similarity to amplitude of
rear and
side reflections specified in the multi-dimensional sound signature,
1006681 In embodiments, the space may be a recording studio, a virtual
reality environment, a simulation environment, a computer gaming environment,
and
the like. In embodiments, the at least one speaker may be a monitor, a monitor

located on a stage, a headphone speaker, a surround sound system, and the
like. in
embodiments, the at least one speaker may include a subwoofer. In embodiments,
the
at least one speaker may be a part of an array of speakers arranged to produce
multi-
dimensional sound in the space.
[006691 In embodiments, the item of content may include sound, audio,
audio and video, a movie, film, television, music, voice, a video game, and
the like.
In embodiments, the space may be a movie theater, an IMAX theater, a living
room, a
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media room, a home media room, a conference room, a museum, a gallery, an
arena, a
restaurant, a sports venue, a vehicle interior, a substantially anechoic room,
an
anechoic room, a practice room, a rehearsal location, and the like.
[006701 In embodiments, the at least one speaker may be headphones, a
surround sound system, an array of speakers arranged to produce multi-
dimensional
sound in the space, and the like. In embodiments, at least one speaker may
include a
subwoofer. In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature may be
selected based on the content. In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional
sound
signature may be selected automatically based on the content. In embodiments,
the
known multi-dimensional sound signature may be selected by a processor based
on
the content, In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature may
be
selected based on location information provided with the content. In
embodiments,
the known multi-dimensional sound signature may be provided with the content.
In
embodiments, the identity of the known multi-dimensional sound signature may
be
provided with the content. In embodiments, the identity of the known multi-
dimensional sound signature may be provided with the content, but the actual
known
multi-dimensional sound signature may not be provided with the content. In
embodiments, the content may contain audio and video information and the known

multi-dimensional sound signature may be selected based on the video
information.
In embodiments, the content may contain audio and video information and the
known
multi-dimensional sound signature may be selected by a processor based on the
video
information. In embodiments, the content may contain audio and video
information
and the known multi-dimensional sound signature may be selected by a processor

based on a determination of the location shown in the video information.
[006711 In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature
composite may be selected based on the content. In embodiments, the known
multi-
dimensional sound signature composite may be selected automatically based on
the
content. In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature composite

may be selected by a processor based on the content. In embodiments, the known

multi-dimensional sound signature composite may be selected based on location
information provided with the content. In embodiments, the known multi-
dimensional sound signature composite may be provided with the content. In
embodiments, the identity of the known multi-dimensional sound signature
composite
may be provided with the content. In embodiments, the identity of the known
multi-
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dimensional sound signature composite may be provided with the content, but
the
actual known multi-dimensional sound signature composite may not be provided
with
the content. In embodiments, the content may contain audio and video
information
and the known multi-dimensional sound signature composite may be selected
based
on the video information. In embodiments, the content may contain audio and
video
information and the known multi-dimensional sound signature composite may be
selected by a processor based on the video information. In embodiments, the
content
may contain audio and video information and the known multi-dimensional sound
signature composite may be selected by a processor based on a determination of
the
location shown in the video information.
1006721 In embodiments, the modification may create the effect that a
listener may be at the location of the known multi-dimensional sound
signature. In
embodiments, the modification may create the effect that a listener may be at
the
location of the known multi-dimensional sound signature and that location may
be
selected by the listener. In embodiments, the location may be a seat in the
space, a
stage located in the space, and the like. In embodiments, the modification may
be
performed with a computer processor.
[00673] In embodiments, the modification may create the effect at each
location in the space that a listener may be at a corresponding location of
the space of
the known multi-dimensional sound signature composite. In embodiments, the
modification may create the effect at a location in the space that a listener
may be at
the corresponding location of the space of the known multi-dimensional sound
signature composite. In embodiments, the modification may create the effect at
a
location in the space that a listener may be at a location of the space of the
known
multi-dimensional sound signature composite that may be selected by the user.
In
embodiments, the location may be a seat in the space, a stage located in the
space, and
the like.
1006741 In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature is
for a location in an actual space, a hypothetical space, an audience area of a
space, a
stage area of a space, and the like. In embodiments, the known multi-
dimensional
sound signature may be for a battlefield, a church, a cave, a forest, an
office, a house,
a hospital, a train station, an airport, a park, an underwater space, and the
like.
[006751 In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature
may be determined during the creation of the content. In embodiments, the
known
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multi-dimensional sound signature may be created during the creation of the
content.
In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature may be similar to
that
of the space in the content. In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound

signature may be similar to that of the space in which the content would
typically be
performed.
[00676] In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature
composite may be for an actual space, a hypothetical space, and the like. In
embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature composite may result
from manipulation of at least one other multi-dimensional sound signature
composite.
In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature composite may be
an
idealized multi-dimensional sound signature composite.
[00677] In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature
composite may be a multi-dimensional sound signature composite for a
hypothetical
space; a single source multi-dimensional sound signature composite; a multiple
source
multi-dimensional sound signature composite; a multiple source, multiple
locations,
multi-dimensional sound signature composite; a hypothetical multi-dimensional
sound signature composite; an ambient multi-dimensional sound signature
composite;
and the like.
[00678] In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature
composite may be for a battlefield, a church, a cave, a forest, an office, a
house, a
hospital, a train station, an airport, a park, an underwater space, and the
like.
[00679] In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature
composite may be determined during the creation of the content. In
embodiments, the
known multi-dimensional sound signature composite may be created during the
creation of the content. In embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound
signature composite may be similar to that of the space in the content. In
embodiments, the known multi-dimensional sound signature composite may be
similar to that of the space in which the content would typically be
performed.
1006801 In embodiments, methods and systems for ticket seating selection
may be provided. The methods and systems may include determining the acoustic
environment of the space, storing the multiple dimensions of the multi-
dimensional
sound measurement as a multi-dimensional sound signature, and providing a
ticket
purchase selection option to the user that relates the location of a seat for
selection to
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a sound characteristic for the location of the seat as based upon the stored
multi-
dimensional sound signature. The measuring may be a multi-dimensional sound
measurement, and the space may be associated with the ticket seating selection
by a
user. The multi-dimensional sound signature may include a combination of a
plurality of different measured sound dimensions.
[006811 In embodiments, the multiple dimensions of the sound signature
may be selected from the group consisting of timing, direction, amplitude and
frequency of reflections of sound associated with the known acoustic
environment In
embodiments, the reflections may include primary and secondary reflections
from
similar directions. In embodiments, the reflections may include primary,
secondary
and tertiary reflections from similar directions. In embodiments, determining
the
acoustic environment may include making a multi-dimensional sound measurement.

In embodiments, determining the acoustic environment may include specifying a
multi-dimensional sound signature.
[006821 In embodiments, the ticket may be categorized as for a direct zone,
a diamond zone, a middle zone, a deep envelopment zone, and the like. In
embodiments, the ticket may be categorized as for a location with high-quality
sound.
In embodiments, the ticket may be categorized as for a location with medium-
quality
sound. In embodiments, the ticket may be categorized as for a location with
low-
quality sound. In embodiments, the ticket may be categorized as for a location
with
sound characterized by bass frequencies. In embodiments, the ticket may be
categorized as for a location with sound characterized by mid-range
frequencies. In
embodiments, the ticket may be categorized as for a location with sound
characterized
by treble frequencies.
[006831 In embodiments, the space may be a performance hall, a concert
hall, a sports venue, an arena, an entertainment venue, a movie theater, an
IMAX
theater, a museum, a vehicle interior, and the like.
1006841 In embodiments, the methods may be implemented in a software
application executed on a computer. In embodiments, the methods may be
implemented using a graphical user interface. In embodiments, the methods may
be
implemented using a web interface, a processor, a computer, and the like. In
embodiments, the methods may be implemented by providing a storage media
containing a sound as it would be heard at multiple locations. In embodiments,
the
storage media may be a compact disc, a DVD, and the like.
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[00685] In embodiments, methods and tickets for making a ticket available
for a location may be provided. The methods and systems may include
determining a
multi-dimensional sound signature for a selected location in a space and
making
available a ticket for the location. Such ticket may be categorized based on
the multi-
dimensional sound signature.
[00686] In embodiments, methods and systems for making a ticket
available for a location may be provided. The methods and systems may include
determining a preferred multi-dimensional sound signature for an individual,
determining a multi-dimensional sound signature for a selected location in a
space,
and making available a ticket for the location_ The multi-dimensional sound
signature
for the location may correspond to the preferred multi-dimensional sound
signature.
[00687] In embodiments, the ticket may be categorized as for a direct zone,
a diamond zone, a middle zone, a deep envelopment zone, and the like. In
embodiments, the ticket may be categorized as for a location with high-quality
sound.
In embodiments, the ticket may be categorized as for a location with medium-
quality
sound. In embodiments, the ticket may be categorized as for a location with
low-
quality sound. In embodiments, the ticket may be categorized as for a location
with
sound characterized by bass frequencies. In embodiments, the ticket may be
categorized as for a location with sound characterized by mid-range
frequencies. In
embodiments, the ticket may be categorized as for a location with sound
characterized
by treble frequencies.
1006881 In embodiments, the space may be a performance hall, a concert
hall, a sports venue, an arena, an entertainment venue, a movie theater, an
IMAX
theater, a museum, a vehicle interior, and the like.
[00689] In embodiments, the methods may be implemented in a software
application executed on a computer. In embodiments, the methods may be
implemented using a graphical user interface. In embodiments, the methods may
be
implemented using a web interface, a processor, a computer, and the like, In
embodiments, the methods may be implemented by providing a storage media
containing a sound as it would be heard at multiple locations. In embodiments,
the
storage media may be a compact disc, a DVD, and the like.
[00690] In embodiments, methods and systems for ticket seating selection
may be provided. The methods and system may include determining the acoustic
environment of the space, storing the multiple dimensions of the multi-
dimensional
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sound measurement as a multi-dimensional sound signature composite, and
providing
a ticket purchase selection option to the user that may relate the location of
a seat for
selection to a sound characteristic for the location of the seat as based upon
the stored
multi-dimensional sound signature composite. In
embodiments, the multi-
dimensional sound signature composite may include a combination of a plurality
of
different measured sound dimensions. In embodiments, determining the acoustic
environment may include making a multi-dimensional sound measurement. In
embodiments, determining the acoustic environment may include specifying a
multi-
dimensional sound signature
[00691] In embodiments, the ticket may be categorized as for a direct zone,
a diamond zone, a middle zone, a deep envelopment zone, and the like. In
embodiments, the ticket may be categorized as for a location with high-quality
sound.
In embodiments, the ticket may be categorized as for a location with medium-
quality
sound. In embodiments, the ticket may be categorized as for a location with
low-
quality sound. In embodiments, the ticket may be categorized as for a location
with
sound characterized by bass frequencies. In embodiments, the ticket may be
categorized as for a location with sound characterized by mid-range
frequencies. In
embodiments, the ticket may be categorized as for a location with sound
characterized
by treble frequencies.
[00692] In embodiments, the space may be a performance hall, a concert
hall, a sports venue, an arena, an entertainment venue, a movie theater, an
IIVIAX
theater, a museum, a vehicle interior, and the like.
[00693] In embodiments, the methods may be implemented in a software
application executed on a computer. In embodiments, the methods may be
implemented using a graphical user interface. In embodiments, the methods may
be
implemented using a web interface, a processor, a computer, and the like, In
embodiments, the methods may be implemented by providing a storage media
containing a sound as it would be heard at multiple locations. In embodiments,
the
storage media may be a compact disc, a DVD, and the like.
[006941 In embodiments, methods and systems for making a ticket
available for a location may be provided. The methods and systems may include
determining a multi-dimensional sound signature composite for a space,
selecting a
location in the space, and making available a ticket for the location, Such
ticket may
be categorized based on the multi-dimensional sound signature.
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[00695] In embodiments, the ticket may be categorized as for a direct zone,
a diamond zone, a middle zone, a deep envelopment zone, and the like. In
embodiments, the ticket may be categorized as for a location with high-quality
sound.
In embodiments, the ticket may be categorized as for a location with medium-
quality
sound. In embodiments, the ticket may be categorized as for a location with
low-
quality sound, In embodiments, the ticket may be categorized as for a location
with
sound characterized by bass frequencies. In embodiments, the ticket may be
categorized as for a location with sound characterized by mid-range
frequencies. In
embodiments, the ticket may be categorized as for a location with sound
characterized
by treble frequencies
[00696] in embodiments, the space may be a performance hall, a concert
hall, a sports venue, an arena, an entertainment venue, a movie theater, an
IMAX
theater, a museum, a vehicle interior, and the like.
[00697] In embodiments, the methods may be implemented in a software
application executed on a computer. In embodiments, the methods may be
implemented using a graphical user interface. In embodiments, the methods may
be
implemented using a web interface, a processor, a computer, and the like. In
embodiments, the methods may be implemented by providing a storage media
containing a sound as it would be heard at multiple locations. In embodiments,
the
storage media may be a compact disc, a DVD, and the like.
1006981 In embodiments, methods and systems for providing a venue
seating sound sample for ticket seating selection may be described. The
methods and
systems may include determining the acoustic environment of the space, storing
the
multiple dimensions of the multi-dimensional sound measurement as a multi-
dimensional sound signature, and providing a sound sample associated with the
ticket
purchase selection by the user that relates the location of a seat for
selection to a
sound characteristic for the location of the seat as based upon the stored
multi-
dimensional sound signature.
[00699] In embodiments, the sound may be a sample of a performance of a
type typically performed in the space. In embodiments, the sound was created
by an
artist who will be performing in the venue. In embodiments, the sound may be a

sample of an upcoming performance to be held in the venue. In embodiments, the

space may be a performance hall, a concert hall, a sports venue, an arena, an
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entertainment venue, a movie theater, an 111/LAX theater, a museum, a vehicle
interior,
and the like.
[00700] In embodiments, the methods may be implemented in a software
application executed on a computer. In embodiments, the methods may be
implemented using a graphical user interface. in embodiments, the methods may
be
implemented using a web interface, a processor, a computer, and the like. In
embodiments, the methods may be implemented by providing a storage media
containing a sound as it would be heard at multiple locations. In embodiments,
the
storage media may be a compact disc, a DVD, and the like.
[00701] In embodiments, the location may be a seat, an area of seating, a
zone of the space, and the like. in embodiments, the reproduced sound may be
provided in connection with a representation of the view from the location in
the
space. In embodiments, the reproduced sound may be provided in connection with
an
interactive representation of the view from the location in the space. In
embodiments,
the reproduced sound may be provided in connection with an image of the view
from
the location in the space. In embodiments, the reproduced sound may be
provided in
connection with an interactive image of the view from the location in the
space. In
embodiments, the space may be a performance space and the reproduced sound may

be provided in connection with an interactive representation of the view from
the
location in the space. In embodiments, the space may be a performance space
and the
reproduced sound may be provided in connection with an interactive
representation of
the view from the location in the space showing a stage in the performance
space. In
embodiments, the location may be selected using a graphical user interface
that may
be associated with the sound an interactive representation of the view from
the
location in the space. in embodiments, methods and systems may allow a
listener to
purchase tickets for the location.
[00702] In embodiments, measuring acoustic environment may be a multi-
dimensional sound measurement. The space may be associated with the ticket
seating
selection by a user. The multi-
dimensional sound signature may include a
combination of a plurality of different measured sound dimensions. In
embodiments,
the multiple dimensions of the sound signature may be selected from the group
consisting of timing, direction, amplitude and frequency of reflections of
sound
associated with the known acoustic environment. In embodiments, the
reflections
may include primary and secondary reflections from similar directions. In
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embodiments, the reflections may include primary, secondary and tertiary
reflections
from similar directions. In embodiments, determining the acoustic environment
may
include making a multi-dimensional sound measurement. In
embodiments,
determining the acoustic environment may include specifying a multi-
dimensional
sound signature.
[007031 In embodiments, methods and systems for reproducing sound may
be provided. The methods and systems may include determining a multi-
dimensional
sound signature for a selected location in a space and reproducing sound in
accordance with the multi-sound signature. Such reproduction may apply the
multi-
dimensional sound signature to the reproduced sound so that the sound may be
heard
as it would be heard at the location in the space.
[00704] In embodiments, the sound may be a sample of a performance of a
type typically performed in the space. In embodiments, the sound was created
by an
artist who will be performing in the venue. In embodiments, the sound may be a

sample of an upcoming performance to be held in the venue. In embodiments, the

space may be a performance hall, a concert hall, a sports venue, an arena, an
entertainment venue, a movie theater, an IIVIAX theater, a museum, a vehicle
interior,
and the like.
[00705] In embodiments, the methods may be implemented in a software
application executed on a computer. In embodiments, the methods may be
implemented using a graphical user interface. In embodiments, the methods may
be
implemented using a web interface, a processor, a computer, and the like. In
embodiments, the methods may be implemented by providing a storage media
containing a sound as it would be heard at multiple locations. In embodiments,
the
storage media may be a compact disc, a DVD, and the like.
[00706] In embodiments, the location may be a seat, an area of seating, a
zone of the space, and the like. In embodiments, the reproduced sound may be
provided in connection with a representation of the view from the location in
the
space. In embodiments, the reproduced sound may be provided in connection with
an
interactive representation of the view from the location in the space. In
embodiments,
the reproduced sound may be provided in connection with an image of the view
from
the location in the space. In embodiments, the reproduced sound may be
provided in
connection with an interactive image of the view from the location in the
space. In
embodiments, the space may be a performance space and the reproduced sound may
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be provided in connection with an interactive representation of the view from
the
location in the space. In embodiments, the space may be a performance space
and the
reproduced sound may be provided in connection with an interactive
representation of
the view from the location in the space showing a stage in the performance
space. In
embodiments, the location may be selected using a graphical user interface
that may
be associated with the sound an interactive representation of the view from
the
location in the space. In embodiments, methods and systems may allow a
listener to
purchase tickets for the location.
[00707] In embodiments, methods and systems for providing a venue
seating sound sample for ticket seating selection may be described. The
methods and
systems may include determining the acoustic environment of the space, storing
the
multiple dimensions of the multi-dimensional sound measurement as a multi-
dimensional sound signature composite, and providing a sound sample associated

with the ticket purchase selection by the user that relates the location of a
seat for
selection to a sound characteristic for the location of the seat as based upon
the stored
multi-dimensional sound signature composite.
[00708] In embodiments, the measurement of the acoustic environment
may include multi-dimensional sound measurements across a plurality of
locations.
The space may be associated with the ticket seating selection by a user. In
embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature composite may include a
combination of a plurality of different measured sound dimensions. In
embodiments,
determining the acoustic environment may include making a multi-dimensional
sound
measurement, In embodiments, determining the acoustic environment may include
specifying a multi-dimensional sound signature.
[00709] In embodiments, the sound may be a sample of a performance of a
type typically performed in the space. In embodiments, the sound was created
by an
artist who will be performing in the venue. In embodiments, the sound may be a

sample of an upcoming performance to be held in the venue. In embodiments, the

space may be a performance hall, a concert hall, a sports venue, an arena, an
entertainment venue, a movie theater, an IMAX theater, a museum, a vehicle
interior,
and the like,
[00710] In embodiments, the methods may be implemented in a software
application executed on a computer. In embodiments, the methods may be
implemented using a graphical user interface. In embodiments, the methods may
be
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implemented using a web interface, a processor, a computer, and the like. In
embodiments, the methods may be implemented by providing a storage media
containing a sound as it would be heard at multiple locations. In embodiments,
the
storage media may be a compact disc, a DVD, and the like.
100711] In embodiments, the location may be a seat, an area of seating, a
zone of the space, and the like, In embodiments, the reproduced sound may be
provided in connection with a representation of the view from the location in
the
space. In embodiments, the reproduced sound may be provided in connection with
an
interactive representation of the view from the location in the space. In
embodiments,
the reproduced sound may be provided in connection with an image of the view
from
the location in the space. In embodiments, the reproduced sound may be
provided in
connection with an interactive image of the view from the location in the
space. In
embodiments, the space may be a performance space and the reproduced sound may

be provided in connection with an interactive representation of the view from
the
location in the space. In embodiments, the space may be a performance space
and the
reproduced sound may be provided in connection with an interactive
representation of
the view from the location in the space showing a stage in the performance
space. In
embodiments, the location may be selected using a graphical user interface
that may
be associated with the sound an interactive representation of the view from
the
location in the space. In embodiments, methods and systems may allow a
listener to
purchase tickets for the location.
[00712] In embodiments, methods and systems for reproducing sound may
be provided. The methods and systems may include determining a multi-
dimensional
sound signature composite for a space, selecting a location in the space, and
reproducing sound in accordance with the multi-sound signature composite. Such

reproduction may apply the multi-dimensional sound signature composite to the
reproduced sound so that the sound may be heard as it would be heard at the
location
in the space.
[00713] In embodiments, the sound may be a sample of a performance of a
type typically performed in the space. In embodiments, the sound was created
by an
artist who will be performing in the venue. In embodiments, the sound may be a

sample of an upcoming performance to be held in the venue. In embodiments, the

space may be a performance hall, a concert hall, a sports venue, an arena, art
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entertainment venue, a movie theater, an IMAX theater, a museum, a vehicle
interior,
and the like.
1007141 In embodiments, the methods may be implemented in a software
application executed on a computer. In embodiments, the methods may be
implemented using a graphical user interface. In embodiments, the methods may
be
implemented using a web interface, a processor, a computer, and the like. In
embodiments, the methods may be implemented by providing a storage media
containing a sound as it would be heard at multiple locations. In embodiments,
the
storage media may be a compact disc, a DVD, and the like.
[00715] In embodiments, the location may be a seat, an area of seating, a
zone of the space, and the like. In embodiments, the reproduced sound may be
provided in connection with a representation of the view from the location in
the
space. In embodiments, the reproduced sound may be provided in connection with
an
interactive representation of the view from the location in the space. In
embodiments,
the reproduced sound may be provided in connection with an image of the view
from
the location in the space. In embodiments, the reproduced sound may be
provided in
connection with an interactive image of the view from the location in the
space. In
embodiments, the space may be a performance space and the reproduced sound may

be provided in connection with an interactive representation of the view from
the
location in the space. In embodiments, the space may be a performance space
and the
reproduced sound may be provided in connection with an interactive
representation of
the view from the location in the space showing a stage in the performance
space. In
embodiments, the location may be selected using a graphical user interface
that may
be associated with the sound an interactive representation of the view from
the
location in the space. In embodiments, methods and systems may allow a
listener to
purchase tickets for the location.
[00716] In embodiments, methods and systems for providing an acoustical
environment graphical user interface may be described. The methods and systems

may include determining an acoustic environment of a space, storing the
multiple
dimensions of the multi-dimensional sound measurement as a multi-dimensional
sound signature, and enabling a visual representation of the stored multi-
dimensional
sound signature through the acoustical environment graphical user interface.
In
embodiments, the measurement of the acoustic environment may be a multi-
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dimensional sound measurement. In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound
signature may include a combination of a plurality of different measured sound

dimensions.
1007171 In embodiments, determining the acoustic environment may
include making a multi-dimensional sound measurement. In
embodiments,
determining the acoustic environment may include specifying a multi-
dimensional
sound signature.
100718] In embodiments, the space may be a hypothetical space. In
embodiments, the manipulation may be combination, decomposition, and the like.
in
embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature composite may be for an
actual
space, a hypothetical space, and the like. In embodiments, the multi-
dimensional
sound signature composite may result from manipulation of at least one other
multi-
dimensional sound signature composite. In embodiments, the multi-dimensional
sound signature composite may be an idealized multi-dimensional sound
signature
composite. In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature composite may

be a multi-dimensional sound signature composite for a hypothetical space. In
embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature composite may be a single
source multi-dimensional sound signature composite. In embodiments, the multi-
dimensional sound signature composite may be a multiple source multi-
dimensional
sound signature composite. In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound
signature
composite may be a multiple source, multiple location, multi-dimensional sound

signature composite. In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature
composite may be a hypothetical multi-dimensional sound signature composite.
In
embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature composite may be an ambient

multi-dimensional sound signature composite.
[00719] In embodiments, methods and systems for providing an acoustical
environment graphical user interface may be described. The methods and systems

may include determining an acoustic environment of a space, storing the
multiple
dimensions of the multi-dimensional sound measurement as a multi-dimensional
sound signature composite, and enabling a visual representation of the stored
multi-
dimensional sound signature composite through the acoustical environment
graphical
user interface.
[00720] In embodiments, the measuring of the acoustic environment may
include multi-dimensional sound measurements across a plurality of locations.
In
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embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature composite may include a
combination of a plurality of different measured sound dimensions. In
embodiments,
determining the acoustic environment may include making a multi-dimensional
sound
measurement. In embodiments, determining the acoustic environment may include
specifying a multi-dimensional sound signature.
[007211 In embodiments, the space may be a hypothetical space. In
embodiments, the manipulation may be combination, decomposition, and the like.
In
embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature composite may be for an
actual
space, a hypothetical space, and the like. In embodiments, the multi-
dimensional
sound signature composite may result from manipulation of at least one other
multi-
dimensional sound signature composite. In embodiments, the multi-dimensional
sound signature composite may be an idealized multi-dimensional sound
signature
composite. In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature composite may

be a multi-dimensional sound signature composite for a hypothetical space. In
embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature composite may be a single
source multi-dimensional sound signature composite. In embodiments, the multi-
dimensional sound signature composite may be a multiple source multi-
dimensional
sound signature composite. In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound
signature
composite may be a multiple source, multiple location, multi-dimensional sound

signature composite. In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature
composite may be a hypothetical multi-dimensional sound signature composite.
In
embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature composite may be an ambient

multi-dimensional sound signature composite.
[007221 In embodiments, a graphical user interface may be provided. The
graphical user interface may include at least one field for representation of
at least one
of a multi-dimensional sound signature and a multi-dimensional sound signature

composite, and an input means for manipulating the at least one of a multi-
dimensional sound signature and a multi-dimensional sound signature composite.
[007231 In embodiments, the space may be a hypothetical space. In
embodiments, the manipulation may be combination, decomposition, and the like.
In
embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature composite may be for an
actual
space, a hypothetical space, and the like. In embodiments, the multi-
dimensional
sound signature composite may result from manipulation of at least one other
multi-
dimensional sound signature composite. In embodiments, the multi-dimensional
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sound signature composite may be an idealized multi-dimensional sound
signature
composite. In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature composite may

be a multi-dimensional sound signature composite for a hypothetical space. In
embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature composite may be a single
source multi-dimensional sound signature composite. In embodiments, the multi-
dimensional sound signature composite may be a multiple source multi-
dimensional
sound signature composite. In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound
signature
composite may be a multiple source, multiple location, multi-dimensional sound

signature composite. In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature
composite may be a hypothetical multi-dimensional sound signature composite.
In
embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature composite may be an ambient

multi-dimensional sound signature composite.
[007241 In embodiments, a software interface capable of visually
representing at least one of a multi-dimensional sound signature and a multi-
dimensional sound signature composite may be provided.
[00725] In embodiments, the space may be a hypothetical space. In
embodiments, the manipulation may be combination, decomposition, and the like.
In
embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature composite may be for an
actual
space, a hypothetical space, and the like, In embodiments, the multi-
dimensional
sound signature composite may result from manipulation of at least one other
multi-
dimensional sound signature composite. In embodiments, the multi-dimensional
sound signature composite may be an idealized multi-dimensional sound
signature
composite. In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature composite may

be a multi-dimensional sound signature composite for a hypothetical space. In
embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature composite may be a single
source multi-dimensional sound signature composite. In embodiments, the multi-
dimensional sound signature composite may be a multiple source multi-
dimensional
sound signature composite. In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound
signature
composite may be a multiple source, multiple location, multi-dimensional sound

signature composite. In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature
composite may be a hypothetical multi-dimensional sound signature composite.
In
embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature composite may be an ambient

multi-dimensional sound signature composite.
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1007261 In embodiments, a graphical user interface may be provided. The
graphical user interface may include at least one field for visually
representation of at
least one of a multi-dimensional sound signature and a multi-dimensional sound

signature composite, and an input means for manipulating the at least one of a
multi-
dimensional sound signature and a multi-dimensional sound signature composite.
[00727] In embodiments, the space may be a hypothetical space. In
embodiments, the manipulation may be combination, decomposition, and the like.
In
embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature composite may be for an
actual
space, a hypothetical space, and the like. In embodiments, the multi-
dimensional
sound signature composite may result from manipulation of at least one other
multi-
dimensional sound signature composite. In embodiments, the multi-dimensional
sound signature composite may be an idealized multi-dimensional sound
signature
composite. In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature composite may

be a multi-dimensional sound signature composite for a hypothetical space. In
embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature composite may be a single
source multi-dimensional sound signature composite. In embodiments, the multi-
dimensional sound signature composite may be a multiple source multi-
dimensional
sound signature composite. In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound
signature
composite may be a multiple source, multiple location, multi-dimensional sound

signature composite. In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature
composite may be a hypothetical multi-dimensional sound signature composite.
In
embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature composite may be an ambient

multi-dimensional sound signature composite.
[00728) In embodiments, a software interface for manipulation of at least
one of a multi-dimensional sound signature and a multi-dimensional sound
signature
composite may be provided.
[00729) In embodiments, the space may be a hypothetical space. In
embodiments, the manipulation may be combination, decomposition, and the like.
In
embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature composite may be for an
actual
space, a hypothetical space, and the like. In embodiments, the multi-
dimensional
sound signature composite may result from manipulation of at least one other
multi-
dimensional sound signature composite. In embodiments, the multi-dimensional
sound signature composite may be an idealized multi-dimensional sound
signature
composite. In embodiments, the multi-dimensional sound signature composite may
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