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Acoustic positioning using multiple microphone arrays.

Hui Liu1, Evangelos Milios

  • 1Faculty of Computer Science, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3H 1W5, Canada.

The Journal of the Acoustical Society of America
|June 17, 2005
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This study introduces a passive acoustic localization method using multiple microphone arrays for 3D sound source tracking. The technique offers a cost-effective alternative to complex systems for accurate sound source localization.

Area of Science:

  • Acoustics
  • Signal Processing
  • Array Signal Processing

Background:

  • Accurate sound source localization is crucial in various applications, including robotics, surveillance, and teleconferencing.
  • Existing methods often require complex hardware setups and centralized data processing, limiting their practical deployment.
  • Passive acoustic techniques offer a promising avenue for non-invasive sound source detection and localization.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and validate a passive acoustic localization method for 3D sound sources using readily available hardware.
  • To enable independent operation of microphone arrays for direction of arrival estimation.
  • To compare the performance of the proposed method against a state-of-the-art centralized approach.

Main Methods:

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  • Employing multiple independent microphone arrays to estimate the direction of arrival (DOA) of sound.
  • Calculating direction vectors from each array's geometric center towards the sound source.
  • Utilizing a central processor to determine the sound source's 3D location by intersecting these direction lines.

    • Main Results:

    • Experimental validation of the passive acoustic localization method in air.
    • Demonstration of accurate 3D sound source localization using off-the-shelf hardware.
    • Performance comparison showing competitive results against a state-of-the-art centralized digitization method.

    Conclusions:

    • The proposed passive acoustic localization technique effectively determines 3D sound source positions.
    • The method's reliance on off-the-shelf hardware and independent array operation offers a practical and cost-efficient solution.
    • This approach provides a viable alternative to complex, centralized acoustic localization systems.