The concept of augmented reality audio characterizes techniques where a real sound
environment is extended with virtual auditory environments and communications scenarios.
A framework is introduced for mobile augmented reality audio (MARA) based on a specific
headset configuration where binaural microphone elements are integrated into stereo
earphones. When microphone signals are routed directly to the earphones, a user is
exposed to a pseudoacoustic representation of the real environment. Virtual sound events …