Smartphones have become indispensable in daily life because they offer many helpful features that simplify tasks, from tracking health to providing entertainment. One exciting feature in development is audio zooming, which allows a smartphone to focus on particular sounds while reducing background noise. This is especially handy in noisy places like public gatherings, railway stations, and stadiums. Although this technology was featured in high-end smartphones, it is currently not available or not effective.

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When capturing images with a smartphone, one typically focuses on the scene and takes a shot. If specific details in the scene need emphasis, optical zooming in the camera provides a solution. Nowadays, optical zooming is also available while shooting videos. However, regardless of where the camera is pointed or how zoomed it is, audio is also captured. This can lead to a mismatch in synchronization between the captured video and audio, resulting in an unnatural experience. While the camera has an optical field of view, it lacks an auditory field of view.

 

Achieving synchronization between what is seen and what is heard is crucial for enhancing user experience. This concept, known as "audio-visual zooming," integrates visual zoom capabilities with enhanced audio capture, enabling synchronized focus on both visual and auditory details. This technology has the potential to revolutionize applications where precise audiovisual alignment is essential, such as photography, cinematography, and more.

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For more clarity: The participants are encouraged to watch the concept video of LG, Xiaomi and Samsung which it made available for public viewing.