Motivation of the Reserch

Don't you wonder how do we detect the spatial properties ( direction, distance, spaciousness ... ) of sound in three-dimensional space with only two ears? This simple question is the origin of the laboratory. We are trying to realize the recognition, transmission, reproduction and creation of 3-D sound space by clarifying auditory mechanisms for spatial perception

Reserch Themes

1) Investigation on mechanisms for sptial perception (direction, distance, spaciousness, and so on) 2) Development of the system for recognition, transmission, reproduction and creation of 3-D sound space 3) Buiding an authoring system for the composition of 3-D music

Expected Applications of Research Activities

1) 3-D Space Reprduction: audio equipment, mobile phone, PC, TV, .. 2) 3-D Space Transmission: ultra realistic communication system ... 3) 3-D Space Recognition: robot, security sensor, car, hearing aids, ... 4) 3-D Authoring System: music composition, sound contents creation, ...