Apple Files a patent application for technique to improve multi-party communication environment in a conference call. According to the application participants on conference calls can be given virtual position to improve clarity. Apple said in the filing "To assist the user of the device in determining and distinguishing the different participants in the multi-party call, directional audio processing can be utilized so that the different sources of audio for the call can be directionally placed in a particular location with respect to the headset. As a result, the user of the device hears the other participants in the multi-party call as sound sources originating from different locations. " Apple also added that the positions of the participants is automatic, either based on the participants position geographically or in the order at which the participants joined the multi party call.
[Via AppleInsider]