Spatial audio beacon

A virtual sound source placed at a specific geographic location that a user can hear through headphones, providing directional guidance by leveraging spatial audio to indicate the direction and distance of a destination. As the user turns toward the beacon, the sound appears to come from ahead; turning away shifts it behind. Spatial audio beacons are used in navigation apps like Microsoft Soundscape and BlindSquare to support visually impaired travelers with intuitive, hands-free wayfinding that does not require constant screen interaction or step-by-step verbal instructions.