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Private listening audio tech works like projectable virtual headphones | Doing so is now possible via so-called "audible enclaves," which already exist in functional prototype form.
Imagine being able to listen to music or other audio that no one else can hear, without having to wear headphones. Doing so is now possible via so-called "audible enclaves," which already exist in functional prototype form.
The technology is being developed at The Pennsylvania State University, by a team led by professor of acoustics Yun Jing. In its current form, the technology is limited to a transmission distance of about 1 meter (3.3 ft) and a sound level of around 60 decibels, which is normal speaking volume. The scientists hope that the system could ultimately find use in settings such as classrooms, vehicle interiors, or virtual/augmented reality setups.
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