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Augmented Hankel Total Least-Squares Decomposition of Head-Related Transfer Functions

Authors: Faller II, Kenneth John; Barreto, Armando; Adjouadi, Malek

Journal of the Audio Engineering Society · Volume 58 · Issue 1/2 · pp. 3–21 · January 2010

Abstract

Filters based on head-related transfer functions (HRTFs) allow a monaural source to be localized in a three-dimensional virtual space. There are three ways to obtain HRTF impulse responses: (a) individually measured on each specific person, which requires extensive effort; (b) generic standardized responses, such as dummy heads, which are often inaccurate; and (c) derived responses based on anthropometric measurements of an individual’s head. This article proposes an approach for decomposing HRTFs that will facilitate the development of systems based on the third method. This method offers the potential to produce high accuracy without the extensive effort.

Details

Publication
Journal of the Audio Engineering Society
Volume
58
Issue
1/2
Pages
3–21
Publication date
January 6, 2010
Affiliation
Florida International University, College of Engineering and Computing, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Miami, FL, USA (See document for exact affiliation information.)
Type
Journal Article