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02-02-2012 дата публикации

Personalized adjustment of an audio device

Номер: US20120027227A1

Автор: Hui Siew Kok, TAN Eng Sui

Принадлежит: BITWAVE PTE LTD

Described herein are apparatuses, systems and methods that facilitate user adjustment of an audio effect of an audio device to match the hearing sensitivity of the user. The user can tune the audio device with a minimum perceptible level unique to the user. The audio device can adjust the audio effect in accordance with the minimum perceptible level. For example, a loudness level can adjust automatically to ensure that the user maintains a perceptible loudness, adjusting according to environmental noise and according to the minimum perceptible level. Also described herein are apparatuses, systems and methods related to an audio device equipped with embedded audio sensors that can maximize a voice quality while minimizing the effects of noise.

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Номер записи: 1

02-02-2012 дата публикации

Vehicular directional microphone assembly for preventing airflow encounter

Номер: US20120027241A1

Автор: Alan R. Watson, Michael A. Bryson, Robert R. Turnbull

Принадлежит: Gentex Corp

A microphone mounting assembly ( 800 A/ 800 b ) include one or more transducers ( 801 ) mounted to a printed circuit board (PCB) ( 805 ) where a spacer ( 803 ) is used having a channel ( 807 ) positioned on the PCB ( 805 ) for allowing acoustical energy to pass through the channel ( 807 ) to a port ( 809 ) in the PCB ( 805 ). A first cover ( 811 ) is positioned over the channel ( 807 ) for disrupting the direct encounter with airflow into the channel ( 807 ) while a top section ( 813 ) having a second cover ( 815 ) is further positioned adjacent to the first fabric cover ( 811 ) for preventing debris from obstructing the first fabric cover ( 811 ).

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Номер записи: 2

09-02-2012 дата публикации

Hearing instrument with mechanical and remote-controllable volume adjustment

Номер: US20120033838A1

Автор: Andreas Speckert, Heike Hauermann

Принадлежит: Siemens Medical Instruments Pte Ltd

A hearing instrument, e.g. a hearing aid, has a mechanical, manually actuated volume setting element and also remote control volume adjustment. The volume setting element is a control dial with a fixed assignment of the respective rotational position to a respective volume setting. An adjustment by remote control changes the volume setting but not the position of the control dial. This results in the problem that the normally fixed assignment of the respective position of the control dial to the respective volume setting no longer holds true. If there is once again an adjustment by control dial after the volume setting was changed by remote control and the volume prescribed by the control dial is then set, unpleasant jumps in volume may therefore occur. Such jumps in volume are avoided by the following steps: detecting a change in the rotational position of the control dial, establishing a current rotational position of the control dial during the change, comparing the current rotational position to a comparison rotational position, changing the volume setting of the hearing instrument in accordance with the current rotational position only if the current rotational position has, at least momentarily, assumed the comparison rotational position.

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Номер записи: 3

08-03-2012 дата публикации

Method and apparatus of adjusting distribution of spatial sound energy

Номер: US20120057732A1

Автор: Jung Woo Choi, Sang Chul Ko, Young Tae Kim

Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD

Provided is a method of adjusting a distribution of spatial sound energy, including storing information associated with a sound transfer function from each of speakers of a speaker array to a position of at least one listener, and information associated with the sound transfer function from each of the speakers of the speaker array to a far-field position, and generating at least two sound beams maximizing a far-field sound pressure attenuation with respect to a source signal, based on information associated with the sound transfer function, in order to form a personal sound zone in the position of the at least one listener.

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Номер записи: 4

22-03-2012 дата публикации

Sound output apparatus and method of controlling the same

Номер: US20120070008A1

Автор: Dong-Wook Kim, Hong-sig Kim, Jong-Keun Song, Jun-il Sohn, Yoon-seo KOO

Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD

A method of controlling a sound output apparatus is provided. The method includes determining frequency bands respectively corresponding to an audible band and an inaudible band in relation to a sound that is received via the sound output apparatus by referring to hearing characteristics of a user using the sound output apparatus, compensating for a perception degree in relation to the inaudible band by emphasizing information regarding the audible band of the sound based on a result of the determining, and outputting a sound obtained by reflecting the compensating.

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Номер записи: 5

29-03-2012 дата публикации

Apparatus, method, and program product for presenting moving image with sound

Номер: US20120076304A1

Автор: Kaoru Suzuki

Принадлежит: Toshiba Corp

According to one embodiment, an apparatus for presenting a moving image with sound includes an input unit, a setting unit, a main beam former unit, and an output control unit. The input unit inputs data on a moving image with sound including a moving image and a plurality of channels of sounds. The setting unit sets an arrival time difference according to a user operation, the arrival time difference being a difference in time between a plurality of channels of sounds coming from a desired direction. The main beam former unit generates a directional sound in which a sound in a direction having the arrival time difference set by the setting unit is enhanced, from the plurality of channels of sounds included in the data on the moving image with sound. The output control unit outputs the directional sound along with the moving image.

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Номер записи: 6

05-04-2012 дата публикации

Method for signal processing in a hearing aid and hearing aid

Номер: US20120082330A1

Автор: Andreas Tiefenau, Matthias Latzel, Stefan Petrausch, Ulrich Kornagel

Принадлежит: Siemens Medical Instruments Pte Ltd

A hearing aid is enabled for dynamic compression in a way to further improve the perception of acoustic signals in the provision of hearing assistance to a hearing-impaired person. Here, an input signal is divided into a plurality of frequency bands. Input-level-controlled dynamic compression is performed in at least one first frequency band and output-level-controlled dynamic compression is performed in at least one second frequency band. This optimizes both loudness perception and speech intelligibility.

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Номер записи: 7

05-04-2012 дата публикации

Multimedia Telecommunication Apparatus With Motion Tracking

Номер: US20120083314A1

Автор: Edward L. Sutter, Hock M. Ng

Принадлежит: Alcatel Lucent SAS

A docking system for a personal communication terminal includes a base and a motorized mount joining the dock to the base and configured to rotate the dock about a vertical axis in response to a pan signal and about a horizontal axis in response to a tilt signal. The docking system further comprises a sensor array to produce signals indicative of the location of a user, a processor to convert the sensor output signals to tracking signals, and a controller to convert the tracking signals to pan and tilt signals, thereby to aim a camera.

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Номер записи: 8

20-09-2012 дата публикации

Sound processing based on a confidence measure

Номер: US20120239385A1

Автор: Adam A. Hersbach, John M. Heasman, Pam W. Dawson, Stefen J. Mauger

Принадлежит: Cochlear Ltd

A method for processing sound that includes, generating one or more noise component estimates relating to an electrical representation of the sound and generating an associated confidence measure for the one or more noise component estimates. The method further comprises processing, based on the confidence measure, the sound.

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Номер записи: 9

04-10-2012 дата публикации

Audio device and method for audio outputting

Номер: US20120250874A1

Автор: hua-lin Liu

Принадлежит: Futaihua Industry Shenzhen Co Ltd, Hon Hai Precision Industry Co Ltd

An audio device includes a headphone jack to receive a headphone plug, an audio output unit connected to the headphone jack, a detecting unit, and a control unit. The detecting unit detects insertion of a headphone plug into the headphone jack when playing an audio file. The control unit directly decreases an output power of the output unit to a first preset value within a preset period in response to the detected insertion of a headphone plug into the headphone jack, and gradually increases the output power of the output unit to a second preset value after the preset period is elapsed. A related method is also provided.

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Номер записи: 10

04-10-2012 дата публикации

Multi-membrane microphone for high-amplitude audio capture

Номер: US20120250884A1

Автор: Andrew Duncan Phelps, Mikko Veli Aimo Suvanto

Принадлежит: Nokia Oyj

Disclosed herein are apparatus, method, and computer program product whereby a device receives an acoustic signal. In response to the received acoustic signal, the device outputs electrical signals from a first input audio transducer and a second input audio transducer. The second input audio transducer is less sensitive than the first input audio transducer.

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Номер записи: 11

04-10-2012 дата публикации

Hearing aid device

Номер: US20120250915A1

Автор: Gempo Ito, Yoshiaki Takagi

Принадлежит: Panasonic Corp

A hearing aid is used for a low tone frequency band, a hearing aid is used for a high tone frequency band, and a controller that compares sound pressure of the high tone frequency band split by a frequency band analyzer of the hearing aid used for the high tone frequency band with sound pressure of the high tone frequency band split by a frequency band analyzer of the hearing aid used for the low tone frequency band. If the sound pressure of the high tone frequency band of the hearing aid used for the low tone frequency band is higher by at least a specific amount than the sound pressure of the high tone frequency band of the hearing aid used for the high tone frequency band, the sound pressure of the high tone frequency band of the hearing aid used for the high tone frequency band is raised.

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Номер записи: 12

18-10-2012 дата публикации

Orientation-Responsive Acoustic Array Control

Номер: US20120263325A1

Автор: Eric J. Freeman, John Joyce

Принадлежит: Bose Corp

An audio device incorporates a plurality of acoustic drivers and employs them to form either a first acoustic interference array generating destructive interference in a first direction from the plurality of acoustic drivers or a second acoustic interference array generating destructive interference in a second direction from the plurality of acoustic drivers in response to the orientation of the casing of the audio device relative to the direction of the force of gravity.

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Номер записи: 13

01-11-2012 дата публикации

Surface-Mounted Microphone Arrays on Flexible Printed Circuit Boards

Номер: US20120275621A1

Автор: Gary W. Elko

Принадлежит: MH Acoustics LLC

A microphone array, having a three-dimensional (3D) shape, has a plurality of microphone devices mounted onto (at least one) flexible printed circuit board (PCB), which is bent to achieve the 3D dimensional shape. Output signals from the microphone devices can be combined (e.g., by weighted or unweighted summation or differencing) to form sub-element output signals and/or element output signals, and ultimately a single array output signal for the microphone array. The PCB may be uniformly flexible or may have rigid sections interconnected by flexible portions. Possible 3D shapes include (without limitation) cylinders, spirals, serpentines, and polyhedrons, each formed from a single flexible PCB. Alternatively, the microphone array may be an assembly of multiple, interconnecting sub-arrays, each having two or more rigid portions separated by one or more flexible portions, where each sub-array has at least one cut-out portion for receiving a rigid portion of another sub-array.

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Номер записи: 14

22-11-2012 дата публикации

Acoustic Localization of a Speaker

Номер: US20120294118A1

Автор: Gerhard Uwe Schmidt, Markus Buck, Tim Haulick, Tobias Wolff

Принадлежит: Nuance Communications Inc

A system locates a speaker in a room containing a loudspeaker and a microphone array. The loudspeaker transmits a sound that is partly reflected by a speaker. The microphone array detects the reflected sound and converts the sound into a microphone array, the speaker's distance from the microphone array, or both, based on the characteristics of the microphone signals.

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Номер записи: 15

29-11-2012 дата публикации

Multi-channel broadcasting system using digital matrix amplifier and method of controlling the same

Номер: US20120300942A1

Автор: Sung Hee Lee

Принадлежит: L&B Tech Co Ltd

A multi-channel broadcasting system using a digital matrix amplifier performing the setting of respective equipment is provided to control the model equipment through a digital master controller. An 8-channel audio input unit 66 is electrically connected to a digital audio mixer. Sound source equipment connection terminals are electrically connected to the sound equipment. A data converter unit 46 converts each data and a contact point signal. An audio matrix IC 60 outputs an input sound source signal to an arbitrary channel. A pair of audio output terminals transmits the output signal of the audio matrix IC.

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Номер записи: 16

31-01-2013 дата публикации

Devices with enhanced audio

Номер: US20130028443A1

Автор: Aleksandar Pance, Brett Bilbrey, Darby E. Hadley, Martin E. Johnson, Ronald Nadim Isaac

Принадлежит: Apple Inc

A system for enhancing audio including a computer and an output device. The computer includes a sensor configured to determine a user location relative to the computer. The sensor is also configured to gather environment data corresponding to an environment of the computer. The computer also includes a processor in communication with the sensor and configured to process the user location and the environment data and adjust at least one of an audio output or a video output. The output device is in communication with the processor and is configured to output at least one of the audio output or the video output.

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Номер записи: 17

14-02-2013 дата публикации

Methods and apparatuses for echo cancelation with beamforming microphone arrays

Номер: US20130039504A1

Автор: Ashutosh Pandey, Darrin T. Thurston, David K. Lambert, Tracy A. Bathurst

Принадлежит: ClearOne Communications Inc

Embodiments include methods and apparatuses for sensing acoustic waves for a conferencing application. A conferencing apparatus includes a plurality of microphones oriented to cover a corresponding plurality of direction vectors and to develop a corresponding plurality of microphone signals. A processor is operably coupled to the plurality of microphones. The processor is configured to perform a beamforming operation to combine the plurality of microphone signals to a plurality of combined signals that is greater in number than one and less in number than the plurality of microphone signals. The processor is also configured perform an acoustic echo cancelation operation on the plurality of combined signals to generate a plurality of combined echo-canceled signals and select one of the plurality of combined echo-canceled signals for transmission.

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Номер записи: 18

28-02-2013 дата публикации

Array microphone apparatus for generating a beam forming signal and beam forming method thereof

Номер: US20130051577A1

Автор: Alessandro Morcelli, Marco Veneri

Принадлежит: STMICROELECTRONICS SRL

Embodiments described in the present disclosure relate to an array microphone apparatus for generating a beam forming signal. The apparatus includes first, second, and third omni-directional microphones, each converting an audible signal into a corresponding electrical signal. The second omni-directional microphone is disposed between the other two omni-directional microphones. The apparatus includes a first directional microphone forming device to jointly output a first directional microphone signal with a first bi-directional pattern, and a magnitude and phase response handler device to output a second directional microphone signal with an omni-directional pattern shifted by a prefixed value with respect to first directional microphone signal. The apparatus further includes a combining device receiving the first and second directional microphone signals and outputting a combined directional microphone signal with a combined beam pattern correlated to the first bi-directional and second omni-directional patterns, the combined directional microphone signal being in a broadside configuration.

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Номер записи: 19

07-03-2013 дата публикации

Amplification systems and methods with distortion reductions

Номер: US20130057331A1

Автор: Lieyi Fang, Tingzhi Yuan, Yunchao ZHANG, Zhiqiang Sun

Принадлежит: On Bright Electronics Shanghai Co Ltd

System and method for integrating an input signal to generate an output signal. The system includes a first integrator configured to receive the input signal and generate an integrated signal based on at least information associated with the input signal, a second integrator configured to receive the integrated signal and generate the output signal based on at least information associated with the integrated signal, and a compensation capacitor coupled to the first integrator and the second integrator. The first integrator includes a first integration capacitor and a first operational amplifier including a first input terminal and a first output terminal, the first integration capacitor being coupled between the first input terminal and the first output terminal. The second integrator includes a second integration capacitor and a second operational amplifier including a second input terminal and a second output terminal.

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Номер записи: 20

07-03-2013 дата публикации

Optimized Volume Adjustment

Номер: US20130061143A1

Автор: Aaron M. Eppolito

Принадлежит: Apple Inc

A method for adjusting the sound volume of media clips using volume adjuster lines is provided. The volume adjuster lines are individually set for each clip based on the intrinsic, or absolute, volume values of the clip. In some embodiments, the volume adjuster lines are set for each clip based on the peak value or a calculated loudness equivalent of the clip. A user can move the volume adjuster line to set the absolute sound level of a clip. The volume adjuster lines can be hidden in some embodiments. In these embodiments, dragging on any portion of a clip is treated as dragging on the volume adjuster line. Some embodiments provide a deformable volume adjuster line, or curve. In these embodiments, a single audio clip can have several different volume adjuster lines for different sections of the clip where the volume adjuster line for each section is individually adjustable.

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Номер записи: 21

14-03-2013 дата публикации

Information processing apparatus and information processing method

Номер: US20130064396A1

Автор: Naoki Sugita, Takashi Tsurumoto

Принадлежит: Sony Corp

An information processing apparatus including an audio input unit, an amplifier unit, and a controller. The audio input unit is capable of converting audio into an electric audio signal. The amplifier unit is configured to amplify the audio signal obtained by the audio input unit and capable of performing auto gain control. The controller is configured to turn off the auto gain control of the amplifier unit when an application that uses an audio recognition is executed with respect to the amplified audio signal.

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Номер записи: 22

02-05-2013 дата публикации

Generating a stereo audio data packet

Номер: US20130108053A1

Автор: Otto A. Gygax

Принадлежит: Hewlett Packard Development Co LP

In one implementation, audio signals from at least one audio input device are received. In addition, a first weight for the at least one audio input device is applied to the audio signals to generate a plurality of weighted left channel audio signals and a second weight for the at least one audio input device is applied to the audio signals to generate a plurality of weighted right channel audio signals. Moreover, stereo audio signals containing the weighted left channel audio signals and the weighted right channel audio signals are generated.

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Номер записи: 23

02-05-2013 дата публикации

Method and device of channel equalization and beam controlling for a digital speaker array system

Номер: US20130108078A1

Автор: Dengyong Ma

Принадлежит: Suzhou Sonavox Electronics Co Ltd

A method and device of channel equalization and beam controlling for a digital speaker array system includes (1) converting digital format; (2) performing channel equalization; (3) controlling beam-forming; (4) performing multi-bit Σ-Δ modulation; (5) performing thermometer code conversion; (6) performing dynamic mismatch-shaping processing; and (7) extracting the channel information to send to the digital power amplifier and drive the array sound. A device includes a sound source, a digital converter, a channel equalizer, a beam-former, a Σ-Δ modulator, a thermometer coder, a dynamic mismatch shaper, an extraction selector, a multi-channel digital power amplifier and a speaker array. Each unit connects to each other serially.

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Номер записи: 24

13-06-2013 дата публикации

Audio playing device having earphone jack with rotation detector

Номер: US20130148819A1

Автор: Jun Zhang, Jun-Wei Zhang, Qiang You, Tsung-Jen Chuang

Принадлежит: Futaihua Industry Shenzhen Co Ltd, Hon Hai Precision Industry Co Ltd

An audio playing device may operate in a first mode or a second mode. The audio playing device includes a speaker, an earphone jack receiving an earphone plug of an earphone, a sound output driver, a rotation angle detector, and a processor. The sound output driver only drives the speaker when the audio playing device operates in the first mode and only drives the earphone when the audio playing device operates in the second mode. The rotation angle detector generates a first mode change signal when the earphone plug is rotated in the earphone jack along a first direction over a predetermined angle. The processor changes operation of the audio playing device between the first mode and the second mode when the processor receives the first mode change signal from the rotation angle detector.

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Номер записи: 25

08-08-2013 дата публикации

Method and System

Номер: US20130202121A1

Автор: Antony Zenonos, Archiveades Georgiou

Принадлежит: Individual

A method of warning and/or reduction of risk of ear damage of a hearer by excessive exposure to relatively high volume and/or frequency of sound, wherein a non-audio input representative of desired sound and/or ambient sound is employed to warn of said risk and/or said risk is automatically reduced.

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Номер записи: 26

22-08-2013 дата публикации

Noise cancellation system

Номер: US20130216060A1

Автор: Renjish Kodappully Narayan, Steven Llewellyn

Принадлежит: Wolfson Microelectronics plc

An earphone comprises an earphone body, containing a speaker, and a projection, extending from a first surface of the earphone body, for location in the entrance to the user's ear canal. The earphone body comprises a sound outlet in the first surface, for allowing sounds generated by the speaker to leave the earphone body. The projection extends from the first surface of the earphone body, adjacent to the sound outlet, and contains a sound inlet port, connected to a microphone for detecting sounds entering the ear canal. A noise cancellation system includes noise cancellation circuitry, for applying a frequency dependent filter characteristic and applying a gain to an input signal representing ambient noise, at least one of the frequency dependent filter characteristic and the gain being adaptive. The earphone then has an ambient noise microphone, and an error microphone connected to the sound inlet port.

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Номер записи: 27

19-09-2013 дата публикации

Audio Control Using Auditory Event Detection

Номер: US20130243222A1

Автор: Alan J. Seefeldt, Brett G. Crockett

Принадлежит: Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corp

In one disclosed aspect, modifications are applied to an audio signal at least partly in response to auditory events. In another aspect, an input channel is divided into auditory events by detecting changes in a measurable characteristic of the input signal.

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Номер записи: 28

03-10-2013 дата публикации

Corded audio device with wireless data exchange

Номер: US20130259257A1

Автор: Lars Bohn Hansen, Leo Larsen

Принадлежит: Gn Netcom As

Disclosed is a corded audio device comprising a first housing; a first speaker for converting an electronic signal into sound, the first speaker being accommodated in the first housing; a cord with a connector for connection to and receiving an audio signal from a media player, the cord being connected to the first speaker; and a radio unit comprising a radio transmitter for sending control information to the media player, the control information comprising identification data of the audio device.

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Номер записи: 29

17-10-2013 дата публикации

Audio system and method of operation therefor

Номер: US20130272096A1

Автор: Ashish Vijay Pandharipande, Sriram Srinivasan

Принадлежит: Koninklijke Philips NV

An audio system comprises an ultrasound sensor array ( 105 ) which has a plurality of ultrasound sensor elements, and an audio band array ( 101 ) comprising a plurality of audio band elements. The same array of wideband audio transducers may be used for both the ultrasound sensor array ( 105 ) and the audio band array ( 101 ). An estimator ( 107 ) generates a presence characteristic of a user in response to ultrasound signals received from the ultrasound sensor array. The presence characteristic may specifically comprise a position estimate for the user. An audio array circuit ( 103 ) generates a directional response for the audio band array ( 101 ) by applying weights to individual audio band signals for the audio band elements. A weight circuit ( 109 ) determines the weights in response to the presence characteristic. The system may provide improved adaptation of the directivity of the audio band array ( 101 ) and specifically does not require the sound source in the audio band to be active for adaptation.

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Номер записи: 30

24-10-2013 дата публикации

Speaker array control method and speaker array control system

Номер: US20130279720A1

Автор: Guan-Luan Shan, Hsiang-Chieh Wu, I-Chun Wu

Принадлежит: Wistron Corp

A speaker array control method includes steps of detecting a position of an audience located in front of a speaker array, wherein the speaker array includes N speakers and N is a positive integer larger than one; defining a target and a non-target with respect to an i-th speaker of the N speakers according to the position of the audience, wherein i is a positive integer smaller than or equal to N; calculating a weighting vector for the i-th speaker according to the target and the non-target; adjusting a directionality of an output signal of the i-th speaker by the weighting vector and reducing energy of a plurality of side lobes of the output signal of the i-th speaker; and controlling the i-th speaker to output the adjusted output signal when the energy of each of the side lobes is smaller than a threshold.

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Номер записи: 31

31-10-2013 дата публикации

Reduced-delay subband signal processing system and method

Номер: US20130287226A1

Автор: Yair Kerner

Принадлежит: Conexant Systems LLC

A method for signal processing, receiving a time domain signal having a sample-rate Fs and generating N time domain signal bands, each having a bandwidth equal to Fs/N. Receiving the N signal bands and transforming a first time domain signal band to a frequency domain at a first resolution and a second time domain signal band to the frequency domain at a second resolution, where the first resolution may be different from the second resolution. Determining one or more first filter coefficients using the frequency domain components from the first signal band and one or more second filter coefficients using the frequency domain components from the second signal band. Transforming the first and second filter coefficients from the frequency domain to a time domain. Applying the first and second time domain filter coefficients to the first and second time domain signals, respectively.

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Номер записи: 32

14-11-2013 дата публикации

Head mount display and method for controlling head mount display

Номер: US20130300949A1

Автор: Atsushi Sugama, Ayataka Nishio, Masaaki Yamamoto, Naomasa Takahashi

Принадлежит: Sony Corp

Disclosed is a head mount display including: a display section displaying video pictures for the left and right eyes; an audio output section outputting sound accompanying the video pictures; a user operation section operated by the user to adjust the volume of the sound outputted by the audio output section; a mounting sensor detecting whether or not the user has worn the head mount display; and a control section controlling the operation to adjust the volume requested by the user by operating the user operation section in accordance with a detection result from the mounting sensor.

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Номер записи: 33

14-11-2013 дата публикации

Voice Signals Improvements in Compressed Wireless Communications Systems

Номер: US20130301844A1

Автор: ALON KONCHITSKY

Принадлежит: Individual

Improvements in voice signals transmitted within communication systems are obtained by use of adaptive filters, front and rear microphones, noise cancelling systems and other means and methods. Disclosed embodiments include the use of directional microphones, primary inputs, secondary inputs, adaptive weight generators, canceller outputs to improve signal to noise ratios and other communication attributes.

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Номер записи: 34

05-12-2013 дата публикации

Headphones

Номер: US20130322676A1

Автор: Kazuyoshi Murata, Takamasa Araki

Принадлежит: Sony Computer Entertainment Inc

Headphones include a headband, an arm portion, a pair of headphone units that respectively retain a speaker, a hinge structure that supports the headphone unit at the arm portion, and an oscillator that vibrates the arm portion. The oscillator is contained in a transducer box and clamped and supported by the arm portion and the headband. A vibration conducting unit connects the arm portion with the headphone unit and conducts vibration of the arm portion to the headphone unit.

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Номер записи: 35

26-12-2013 дата публикации

Apparatus Including Microphone Arrangements

Номер: US20130343556A1

Автор: Andrew P. Bright

Принадлежит: Nokia Oyj

An apparatus includes first and second microphone arrangements, arranged to output first and second signals respectively and is operable in a first mode and a second mode. In the first mode, an output signal is generated based on the second signal and a third signal, where the second signal and, optionally, the first signal, can be used to compensate for ambient noise, for example, for noise cancellation when a telephone call is relayed through a speaker. In the second mode, an output signal is generated based on the first and second signals. In this manner, the combination of the first and second microphone arrangements provides a directional sensitivity that can pick up sound from a remote source, for example, in an audio or video recording session. The apparatus may include a sensor to allow automatic switching between one or more of modes, directional sensitivity patterns and types of recording session.

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Номер записи: 36

02-01-2014 дата публикации

Audio signal processing device calibration

Номер: US20140003635A1

Автор: Asif Iqbal Mohammad, Erik Visser, Lae-Hoon Kim

Принадлежит: Qualcomm Inc

A method includes, while operating an audio processing device in a use mode, retrieving first direction of arrival (DOA) data corresponding to a first audio output device from a memory of the audio processing device and generating a first null beam directed toward the first audio output device based on the first DOA data. The method also includes retrieving second DOA data corresponding to a second audio output device from the memory of the audio processing device and generating a second null beam directed toward the second audio output device based on the second DOA data. The first DOA data and the second DOA data are stored in the memory during operation of the audio processing device in a calibration mode.

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Номер записи: 37

16-01-2014 дата публикации

Earphones with Ear Presence Sensors

Номер: US20140016803A1

Автор: Paul G. Puskarich

Принадлежит: Apple Inc

An electronic device may be coupled to an accessory such as a pair of earphones. The earphones may have ear presence sensor structures that determine whether or not the ears of a user are present in the vicinity of the earphones. The earphones may contain first and second speakers. When both the first and second speakers are located in the ears of the user, the electronic device may perform functions such as playing audio content. When one of the speakers has been removed from the ears of the user while the other of the speakers remains in the ears of the user, the electronic device can take actions such as pausing the playback of audio content, switching from stereo to monophonic playback, or stopping the playback of content. Suitable actions such as increasing audio drive strength may be taken when both speakers have been removed from the ears.

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Номер записи: 38

06-02-2014 дата публикации

Multi-microphone noise reduction using enhanced reference noise signal

Номер: US20140037100A1

Автор: David Giesbrecht

Принадлежит: QSound Labs Inc

Systems and methods of improved noise reduction include the steps of: receiving an audio signal from two or more acoustic sensors; applying a beamformer to employ a first noise cancellation algorithm; applying a noise reduction post-filter module to the audio signal including: estimating a current noise spectrum of the received audio signal after the application of the first noise cancellation algorithm, wherein the current noise spectrum is estimated using the audio signal received by the second acoustic sensor; determining a punished noise spectrum using the time-average level difference between the audio signal received by the first acoustic sensor and the current noise spectrum; determining a final noise estimate by subtracting the punished noise spectrum from the current noise spectrum; and applying a second noise reduction algorithm to the audio signal received by the first acoustic sensor using the final noise estimate; and outputting an audio stream with reduced background noise.

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Номер записи: 39

13-02-2014 дата публикации

Remote controller

Номер: US20140044284A1

Автор: Ka Wing Cheung

Принадлежит: Quatius Ltd

A remote controller is disclosed. The remote controller includes a remote control board, on which a volume up control unit, a volume down control unit and a muting control unit are provided, and the muting control unit is set between the volume up control unit and the volume down control unit. The remote controller is more reasonably designed and more convenient for use.

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Номер записи: 40

20-03-2014 дата публикации

Restoration of high frequencies by frequency translation

Номер: US20140079222A1

Автор: Justin Lamar Allen

Принадлежит: QUICKFILTER TECHNOLOGIES LLC

A method, circuit and article of manufacture for restoring high-frequency content in a first signal includes down-sampling the first signal by a factor to give a second signal; up-sampling the second signal by the same factor to give a third signal; low-pass filtering the third signal to give a fourth signal; high-pass filtering the fourth signal to give a fifth signal; and, adding the fifth signal to the first signal.

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Номер записи: 41

20-03-2014 дата публикации

Hearing aid and method for automatically controlling directivity

Номер: US20140079259A1

Автор: You Jung Kwon

Принадлежит: Algor Korea Co Ltd

A hearing aid for automatically controlling directivity is provided. The automatic directivity controlling hearing aid controls an amplification factor and delay time for each of a plurality of acoustic signals that are generated from a plurality of microphones, to thus automatically enhance directivity so that a speech sound can be strongly heard among ambient sounds that are generated in the vicinity. Therefore, even any directional voices may be heard as accurate voices by enlarging intensity of a speech sound in contrast to ambient noise.

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Номер записи: 42

03-04-2014 дата публикации

User terminal apparatus, electronic device, and method for controlling the same

Номер: US20140093100A1

Автор: Dae-Yeon Jeong, Young-Sik Lee

Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD

A user terminal apparatus connected to an electronic device, and a method thereof, are provided. The apparatus includes a communicator that performs communication with the electronic device, an audio processor that processes an audio source to be transmitted to the electronic device, and a controller that adjusts a sound level of the audio source based on a reference volume unit of the electronic device, and controls the adjusted audio source to be transmitted to the electronic device in a streaming method.

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Номер записи: 43

03-01-2019 дата публикации

Digital Stethoscopes, and Auscultation and Imaging Systems

Номер: US20190000413A1

Автор: ADLER Doron, Adler Liat, Avraham Inbal, Avraham Liran Ziso, Linhard David

Принадлежит: BAT CALL D. ADLER LTD.

Described embodiments include a system (), including a garment (), configured to cover at least a portion of a body of a subject, one or more sound transmitters () coupled to the garment, configured to transmit sound () through the body of the subject, and a plurality of sound detectors () coupled to the garment. The sound detectors are configured to detect the transmitted sound following passage of the transmitted sound through the body of the subject, to detect body sound () emanating from the body of the subject, and to generate a plurality of sound-detector outputs in response to detecting the transmitted sound and the body sound. The system further includes a processor (), configured to process the sound-detector outputs, and to generate a processor output in response thereto. Other embodiments are also described. 1. A system , comprising:a garment, configured to cover at least a portion of a body of a subject;one or more sound transmitters coupled to the garment, configured to transmit sound through the body of the subject; to detect the transmitted sound following passage of the transmitted sound through the body of the subject,', 'to detect body sound emanating from the body of the subject, and', 'to generate a plurality of sound-detector outputs in response to detecting the transmitted sound and the body sound; and, 'a plurality of sound detectors coupled to the garment, configureda processor, configured to process the sound-detector outputs, and to generate a processor output in response thereto.2. The system according to claim 1 , a back portion, configured to cover a back of the subject; and', 'one or more bands extending from the back portion, configured to cover a chest of the subject, and, 'wherein the garment compriseswherein the sound transmitters are coupled to the bands, and at least some of the sound detectors are coupled to the back portion.3. The system according to claim 1 , wherein at least some of the sound detectors are arranged in a two- ...

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Номер записи: 44

04-01-2018 дата публикации

Electric Vehicle Sound Enhancement Systems And Methods

Номер: US20180001818A1

Автор: Barlow, JR. ROGER C., Reilly Scott M., Valeri Frank C.

Принадлежит:

An audio system of a vehicle includes: an acceleration state module that sets an acceleration state signal to a first state when a longitudinal acceleration of the vehicle is greater than a first predetermined acceleration, where the first predetermined acceleration is positive; a sound control module that selectively sets audio characteristics for an acceleration event in response to determinations that all of: (i) the acceleration state signal is in the first state; (ii) an electric motor is outputting positive torque to a powertrain of the vehicle; and (iii) a driver is applying pressure to an accelerator pedal; and an audio driver module that, based on the audio characteristics, applies power to speakers to output sound within a passenger cabin of the vehicle. 1. An audio system of a vehicle , comprising:an acceleration state module that sets an acceleration state signal to a first state when a longitudinal acceleration of the vehicle is greater than a first predetermined acceleration,wherein the first predetermined acceleration is positive; (i) the acceleration state signal is in the first state;', '(ii) an electric motor is outputting positive torque to a powertrain of the vehicle; and', '(iii) a driver is applying pressure to an accelerator pedal; and, 'a sound control module that selectively sets audio characteristics for an acceleration event in response to determinations that all ofan audio driver module that, based on the audio characteristics, applies power to speakers to output sound within a passenger cabin of the vehicle.2. The audio system of wherein the sound control module sets the audio characteristics for the acceleration event in response to determinations that all of:(i) the acceleration state signal is in the first state;(ii) the electric motor is outputting positive torque to the powertrain of the vehicle;(iii) the driver is applying pressure to the accelerator pedal;(iv) a rate of change of an engine speed of an internal combustion engine of ...

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Номер записи: 45

06-01-2022 дата публикации

GENERATING HARMONICS IN AN AUDIO SYSTEM

Номер: US20220006436A1

Автор: RÖJDER Johannes

Принадлежит:

A method and corresponding system for generating harmonics from an input signal having an input frequency uses a harmonics generator having an associated gain controller generating adjustable gain control factors, controlling the amplitude of harmonic components. The method includes generating a series of harmonic components in a process including adjustment of relative balances between at least three harmonic components of different orders, the balances being independently adjustable by controlling at least two gain control factors. Each gain control factor is adjusted based on a frequency dependent measure of the input signal or signal derived therefrom, of the frequency dependent measure of the input signal and/or derived signal unique for the corresponding gain control factor. An output signal is created including the harmonic components according to the balances as controlled by the at least two gain control factors, wherein the balances between the harmonic components depend on the input frequency. 1212214. A method for generating harmonics from an audio input signal having an input frequency by using a harmonics generator () having an associated gain controller () for generating adjustable gain control factors for controlling the amplitude of harmonic components , wherein the method comprises: wherein each particular gain control factor of said at least two gain control factors is adjusted based on at least one frequency dependent measure of the input signal and/or a signal derived therefrom, one or more of said at least one frequency dependent measure of the input signal and/or a signal derived therefrom being unique for corresponding particular gain control factor, wherein an intermediate signal corresponds to a signal derived from the input signal,', 'creating (S2) an output signal comprising said harmonic components according to said balances as controlled by said at least two gain control factors, wherein the balances between said at least three harmonic ...

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Номер записи: 46

05-01-2017 дата публикации

MEASUREMENT OF DISTANCE BETWEEN DEVICES USING AUDIO SIGNALS

Номер: US20170003386A1

Автор: LYAKH MIKHAIL, YURKOV KIRILL

Принадлежит:

Audio signals may be used for distance measurement with good autocorrelation properties which provides for the possibility of sub-sample delay measurement. Continuous playback and recording by all devices during the distance measurement process (including recording of the own playback) allows exclusion of random start/stop delays and subsequent large random errors. 1. A method comprising:causing two devices to play a pilot signal in synchronism with one another;causing each device to record pilot signals being played;measuring the delays between the recorded pilot signals; andusing the measured delays to calculate a distance between the two devices.2. The method of including choosing a master among a plurality of devices.3. The method of including causing the master to send a signal to the other devices to play a pilot signal.4. The method of including causing each of a plurality of devices to measure the delay between pilot signal playback and send the delay measurement to the master.5. The method of including causing the master to calculate the distances between devices.6. The method of including sending the distances to each of said devices.7. The method of including using an adaptive matched filter algorithm to calculate a correlation of a recorded pilot signal and a pseudorandom sequence defined by Shapiro polynomials.8. The method of including calculating the correlation using a matched filter and average signal power in a sliding window.9. The method of including detecting a pilot signal if the correlation is larger than an adaptive threshold.10. The method of including calculating said adaptive threshold as the square root of the average signal power times a scaling factor representing the probability of a false alarm.11. One or more non-transitory computer readable media storing instructions for execution by a processor to perform a sequence comprising:causing two devices to play a pilot signal in synchronism with one another;causing each device to record ...

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Номер записи: 47

05-01-2017 дата публикации

Information Processing Method, Electronic Apparatus and System

Номер: US20170003930A1

Автор: Cao Peili, Xu Jianguo, Zhu Jingwei

Принадлежит: Lenovo (Beijing) Co., Ltd.

An information processing method, electronic apparatus, and a system are described where the method includes establishing a connection with a second electronic apparatus; receiving a first control instruction from the second electronic apparatus; parsing the first control instruction, to obtain an adjusting parameter for an audio adjusting unit; adjusting a gain for the audio adjusting unit based on the adjusting parameter; and processing and outputting audio information received from the second electronic apparatus based on the adjusted gain. 1. An information processing method applied to a first electronic apparatus , the method comprises:establishing a connection with a second electronic apparatus;receiving a first control instruction from the second electronic apparatus;parsing the first control instruction to obtain an adjusting parameter for an audio adjusting unit;adjusting a gain for the audio adjusting unit based on the adjusting parameter; and, processing and outputting audio information received from the second electronic apparatus based on the adjusted gain.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the first electronic apparatus is an audio output accessory.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the processing and outputting audio information received from the second electronic apparatus based on the adjusted gain comprises:obtaining environmental audio information acquired by a first audio acquiring unit, the environmental audio information representing audio information of the environment where the first electronic apparatus is located;processing the environmental audio information to obtain a denoising parameter based on the adjusted gain; andprocessing and outputting audio information received from the second electronic apparatus through a first interface by using the denoising parameter.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the establishing the connection with a second electronic apparatus comprises:establishing the connection with ...

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Номер записи: 48

07-01-2021 дата публикации

INPUT POLARITY OF COMPUTING DEVICE

Номер: US20210004051A1

Автор: Scholler Jerome, SOLOMON Mark

Принадлежит:

A computing device is described. In an example implementation, the computing device includes a housing including a display screen on a front surface, the housing and display screen being collectively positionable in a plurality of physical orientations, an input device that includes a first selection mechanism and a second selection mechanism, the first selection mechanism being actuatable to adjust a setting of an output of an application displayed on the display screen, the second selection mechanism being actuatable to adjust the setting of the output of the application displayed on the display screen, and an orientation sensor configured to determine which physical orientation of the plurality of physical orientations that the display screen is positioned in, and change a first input polarity of the first selection mechanism to correspond to the determined physical orientation of the display screen. 1. A computing device comprising:a housing including a display screen on a front surface, the housing and display screen being collectively positionable in a plurality of physical orientations;an input device that includes a first selection mechanism and a second selection mechanism, the first selection mechanism being actuatable to adjust a setting of an output of an application displayed on the display screen, the second selection mechanism being actuatable to adjust the setting of the output of the application displayed on the display screen; andan orientation sensor configured to determine which physical orientation of the plurality of physical orientations that the display screen is positioned in, and change a first input polarity of the first selection mechanism to correspond to the determined physical orientation of the display screen.2. The computing device of claim 1 , wherein the orientation sensor is further configured to change a second input polarity of the second selection mechanism to correspond to the determined physical orientation of the display ...

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Номер записи: 49

07-01-2021 дата публикации

INPUT DEVICE AND SOUND OUTPUT SYSTEM

Номер: US20210004116A1

Автор: Nakai Jun, OKOHIRA Takashi

Принадлежит: Panasonic Intellectual Property Management Co., Ltd.

An input device includes: a touch device configured to receive a user operation; an actuator configured to apply a vibration corresponding to a drive voltage to the touch device; and a processor. The processor is configured to: apply a first voltage to the actuator to vibrate the touch device with a first vibration in response to a touch-down during a touch operation, the touch-down in which a pressing force of a predetermined value or more is detected from start of touch to the touch device; and apply a second voltage lower than the first voltage to the actuator to vibrate the touch device with a second vibration in response to a touch release during the touch operation, the touch release in which a pressing force of a value lower than the predetermined value after the touch-down is detected. 1. An input device comprising:a touch device configured to receive a user operation;an actuator configured to apply a vibration corresponding to a drive voltage to the touch device; and apply a first voltage as the drive voltage to the actuator to vibrate the touch device with a first vibration in response to a touch-down during a touch operation, the touch-down in which a pressing force of a predetermined value or more is detected from start of touch to the touch device; and', 'apply a second voltage as the drive voltage, the second voltage being lower than the first voltage, to the actuator to vibrate the touch device with a second vibration in response to a touch release during the touch operation, the touch release in which a pressing force of a value lower than the predetermined value after the touch-down is detected., 'a processor configured to2. The input device according to claim 1 ,wherein the processor sets the first voltage to be higher than a threshold voltage and sets the second voltage to be equal to or lower than the threshold voltage in a case where the threshold voltage is a maximum value of the drive voltage that does not affect the noise level of an audio ...

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Номер записи: 50

07-01-2021 дата публикации

ADJUSTING VOLUME LEVELS OF SPEAKERS

Номер: US20210004202A1

Автор: Lau Dannie

Принадлежит:

When the volume is adjusted in a multi-speaker system, it is desirable that one speaker does not change volume disproportionately with respect to another speaker. A method is presented for adjusting a volume level of one or more speakers. Each speaker can have a non-standardized relationship between logical volume level that is input to the speaker and sound pressure level that is produced by the speaker. A selected volume level, corresponding to a sound pressure level, can be received via a user interface. A stored lookup table can be accessed to convert the sound pressure level to a first product-specific logical volume level for each speaker. The stored lookup table can tabulate the non-standardized relationship between logical volume level and sound pressure level for each speaker. Data corresponding to the first product-specific logical volume level can be transmitted to each speaker. 1. A method for adjusting a volume level of a first speaker and a second speaker , the first speaker having a first non-standardized relationship between logical volume level that is input to the speaker and sound pressure level that is produced by the speaker , the second speaker having a second non-standardized relationship between logical volume level that is input to the speaker and sound pressure level that is produced by the speaker , the first non-standardized relationship being different from the second non-standardized relationship , the method comprising:receiving, via a user interface, a selected volume level corresponding to a sound pressure level;in response to the received selected volume level, automatically accessing a software application that allows access to a stored lookup table to convert the sound pressure level to a first product-specific logical volume level for the first speaker and to a second product-specific logical volume level for the second speaker, the stored lookup table tabulating non-standardized relationships between logical volume level and ...

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Номер записи: 51

05-01-2017 дата публикации

Noise cancelation system and techniques

Номер: US20170004818A1

Автор: Chidananda Khatua

Принадлежит: Zpillow Inc

Techniques for noise cancelation include an automated method having the steps of: receiving signals from a plurality of microphones positioned within a microphone array outside a target area; identifying, from the received signals, a noise and position information for a source for the noise external to the target area before the noise reaches the target area; before the noise reaches the target area, determining a cancelation sound for the noise based on the noise and the position information; and playing the cancelation sound as the noise reaches the target area so as to significantly cancel the noise within the target area.

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Номер записи: 52

05-01-2017 дата публикации

Audio decoder for wind and microphone noise reduction in a microphone array system

Номер: US20170004836A1

Автор: Scott Patrick Campbell, Zhinian Jing

Принадлежит: GoPro Inc

An audio system encodes and decodes audio captured by a microphone array system in the presence of wind noise. The encoder encodes the audio signal in a way that includes beamformed audio signal and a “hidden” representation of a non-beamformed audio signal. The hidden signal is produced by modulating the low frequency signal to a high frequency above the audible range. A decoder can then either output the beamformed audio signal or can use the hidden signal to generate a reduced wind noise audio signal that includes the non-beamformed audio in the low frequency range.

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Номер записи: 53

07-01-2016 дата публикации

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR IMPROVING THE AUDIBILITY OF SPECIFIC SOUNDS TO A USER

Номер: US20160005308A1

Автор: Falck Thomas, Jelfs Sam Martin, KOHLRAUSCH Armin Gerhard, Park Mun Hum

Принадлежит:

There is provided a method of operating a device to generate a target sound that is audible to a user of the device, the method comprising measuring background noise in an environment in which the device is located; using a perceptual loudness model to predict an audibility of the target sound to the user of the device based on the measured background noise; using the output of the perceptual loudness model to determine a gain value that is to be applied to a source signal used to generate the target sound in order to provide at least a desired level of audibility of the target sound to the user; applying the determined gain value to the source signal to produce a modified source signal; and generating the target sound using the modified source signal. 1. A method of operating a device to generate a target sound that is audible to a user of the device , the method comprising:measuring background noise in an environment in which the device is located;using a perceptual loudness model to predict an audibility of the target sound to the user of the device in the presence of the measured background noise;using an output of the perceptual loudness model to determine a gain value that is to be applied to a source signal used to generate the target sound in order to provide at least a desired level of audibility of the target sound to the user;applying the determined gain value to the source signal to produce a modified source signal; andgenerating the target sound using the modified source signal.2. A method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the step of using the perceptual loudness model comprises computing a measure of a loudness of the target sound in view of the measured background noise.3. A method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the perceptual loudness model is used to predict a first threshold at which the target sound becomes audible to the user claim 1 , and to predict how the audibility of the target sound to the user increases as the volume of the target sound ...

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Номер записи: 54

03-01-2019 дата публикации

METHOD OF CALIBRATING AUDIO OUTPUT DEVICE WITH PLAYBACK OF ADJUSTED AUDIO

Номер: US20190004767A1

Автор: ARONSON Danny, Raz Ofer Nissim

Принадлежит: MeQ, Inc.

The disclosed technologies calibrate audio output based on a computer-based hearing evaluation. In an embodiment, the disclosed technologies perform operations that include playing an electronic file that contains segments of digital music that have different playback attributes, wherein playback attribute include at least one of volume data, frequency data, left/right data; during the playing of the electronic file, recording timestamp data and user account data that are associated with a user input; mapping the timestamp data to a set of playback attributes of a segment of the digital music; determining calibration data based on the timestamp data and the set of playback attributes; storing the calibration data in a user profile that is associated with the user account data; when different digital music is played, automatically calibrating the playing of the different digital music based on the user profile that is associated with the user account data. 1. A method for calibrating playback of digital music based on a self-administered computer-assisted hearing evaluation , the method comprising:playing an electronic file that contains at least two segments of digital music that have different sets of playback attributes, wherein a set of playback attributes includes at least one of volume data, frequency data, left/right data;during the playing of the electronic file, recording timestamp data and user account data that are associated with a particular user input;mapping the timestamp data to a particular set of playback attributes of a particular segment of the digital music;determining calibration data based on the timestamp data and the particular set of playback attributes;storing the calibration data in a user profile that is associated with the user account data;when different digital music is played, automatically calibrating the playing of the different digital music based on the user profile that is associated with the user account data, wherein the method ...

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Номер записи: 55

04-01-2018 дата публикации

LOCATING INDIVIDUALS USING MICROPHONE ARRAYS AND VOICE PATTERN MATCHING

Номер: US20180005632A1

Автор: MANN JAMES M, Merkel Harold, MORRIS SILAS

Принадлежит:

Examples disclosed herein provide the ability to identify the location of an individual within a room by using a combination of microphone arrays and voice pattern matching. In one example, a computing device may extract a voice detected by microphones of a microphone array located in a room, perform voice pattern matching to identify an individual associated with the extracted voice, and determine a location of the individual in the room based on an intensity of the voice detected individually by the microphones of the microphone array. 1. A method comprising:extracting a voice detected by microphones of a microphone array located in a room;performing voice pattern matching to identify an individual associated with the extracted voice;determining a location of the individual in the room based on an intensity of the voice detected individually by the microphones of the microphone array; andadjusting settings of the microphones near the individual.2. The method of claim 1 , comprising:disabling microphones of the microphone array that are not near the individual.3. The method of claim 1 , comprising:detecting movement of the individual within the room when the intensity of the voice detected individually by the microphones of the microphone array changes.4. The method of claim 1 , comprising:reenabling a microphone of the microphone array when the individual is near the microphone.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein adjusting the settings of the microphones near the individual comprises turning up or down a gain of the microphones.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein performing the voice pattern matching comprises comparing the extracted voice to pre-recorded voice patterns for individuals.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein performing the voice pattern matching comprises:dynamically sampling voices of individuals in the room to capture voice patterns;mapping the voice patterns to the individuals in the room; andcomparing the extracted voice to the captured voice ...

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Номер записи: 56

02-01-2020 дата публикации

Audio processing device and audio playback system thereof

Номер: US20200005800A1

Автор: Lichao Shi

Принадлежит: Lichao Shi

The present disclosure is provided an audio processing device and an audio playback system thereof. The audio processing device includes a receiving module configured to receive an audio signal and identify a transmission mode of the audio signal, with the transmission mode at least including a Bluetooth transmission mode and a WIFI transmission mode; a processing module configured to decode the audio signal into an analog audio signal and a digital audio signal; an output module configured to receive the analog audio signal and the digital audio signal and then output the analog audio signal to a conventional audio via an AUX analog output port and output the digital audio signal to an HiFi audio via an optical fiber output port. The present disclosure can receive audio signals with different transmission types and output the audio signals of different types, which enriches audio selectivity and is of high interest.

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Номер записи: 57

05-01-2017 дата публикации

Omnidirectional speaker

Номер: US20170006374A1

Автор: Jae Seung KWACK, Jang Hun SONG, Woo Sung In

Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD

An omnidirectional speaker includes a speaker module configured to generate sound, a main body having a circular cross section and configured to accommodate the speaker module, and a control panel configured to cover an upper side of the main body and allow a user to select an operation. The control panel includes a display for displaying a state of the operation and a touch unit configured to receive an input of the user as a touch input.

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Номер записи: 58

07-01-2016 дата публикации

Speakerphone and/or Microphone Arrays and Methods and Systems of Using the Same

Номер: US20160007114A1

Автор: Robert Henry Frater

Принадлежит: Individual

The present disclosure is directed to devices, methods and systems for microphone arrays wherein enhancing performance of directional microphone arrays is provided. Enhanced performance of speaker phones is also provided. In certain embodiments, the housing of the device is configured to support the at least three microphones and the loudspeaker in a substantially first orientation; and the at least three microphones and the loudspeaker are arranged in a spatial relationship such that appropriate phase and delay characteristics achieve a substantial null response in the at least three microphones and in the loudspeaker in a substantial vertical direction away from the substantially first orientation over a desired audible range of frequencies and the device is able to provide a response to sounds over a range of first oriented elevations.

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Номер записи: 59

03-01-2019 дата публикации

FACILITATION OF HEADPHONE AUDIO ENHANCEMENT

Номер: US20190007016A1

Автор: Hui Siew Kok

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A headphone with adjustable speaker drivers and a microphone can be used to determine and adjust sound pressure levels. The speaker drivers can be adjusted manually or wirelessly via a mobile device with a wireless connection to the headphone. Processing of audio and microphone data via the headphone can also be used to help determine and adjust the sound pressure levels. 1. A system , comprising:a processor; and receiving speaker driver position data representing a first speaker driver position associated with a headphone;', 'determining a sound pressure level based on audio signal data representing an audio signal and microphone signal data representing a microphone signal of the headphone; and', 'in response to receiving, from a mobile device, preference data representing a preference for a second speaker driver position, adjusting the second speaker driver position., 'a memory that stores executable instructions that, when executed by the processor, facilitate performance of operations, comprising2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the mobile device comprises an interface configured to receive an input of the preference data.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the interface is further configured to display a graphical representation of multi-band frequency sound pressure location data representing a multi-band frequency applicable to operation of the headphone.4. The system of claim 2 , wherein the interface is further configured to display a graphical representation of overall band frequency sound pressure location data representing an overall band frequency applicable to operation of the headphone.5. The system of claim 2 , wherein the interface comprises a frequency band selector configured to adjust a frequency band applicable to operation of the headphone.6. The system of claim 2 , wherein the interface is configured to compress a frequency band applicable to operation of the headphone.7. A method claim 2 , comprising:receiving, by a device comprising a ...

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Номер записи: 60

07-01-2021 дата публикации

ELECTRONIC DEVICE, METHOD AND COMPUTER PROGRAM

Номер: US20210006926A1

Автор: CARDINAUX Fabien, ENENKL Michael, FERRAS FONT Marc, Giron Franck, Kemp Thomas, Putzolu Patrick, Schwager Andreas, Uhlich Stefan

Принадлежит: SONY CORPORATION

An electronic device for a vehicle comprising circuitry configured to obtain information about a planned maneuver of the vehicle; and circuitry configured to determine the position and/or orientation of a sound field based on the information about the planned maneuver of the vehicle. 1. An electronic device for a vehicle comprisingcircuitry configured to obtain information about a planned maneuver of the vehicle; andcircuitry configured to determine the position and/or orientation of a sound field based on the information about the planned maneuver of the vehicle.2. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the circuitry is configured to determine the position and/or orientation of the sound field by moving one or more virtual sound sources based on information about the planned maneuver of a vehicle.3. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the circuitry is configured to anticipate the planned maneuver by moving the sound field in accordance with the planned maneuver.4. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the information about the planned maneuver of the vehicle comprises a braking force claim 1 , a steering angle claim 1 , a velocity and/or accelerating parameter.5. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the circuitry is configured to anticipate the planned maneuver by tilting the sound field based on an inclination angle in accordance with the planned maneuver.6. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the circuitry is configured to anticipate the planned maneuver by moving the sound field horizontally in accordance with the planned maneuver.7. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the circuitry is configured to obtain the information about the planned maneuver from an autonomous driving section.8. The electronic device of claim 2 , wherein the circuitry is configured to render the sound field according to the determined positions the virtual sound sources.9. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the circuitry is configured to produce ...

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Номер записи: 61

04-01-2018 дата публикации

Patrol vehicle communications system

Номер: US20180007480A1

Автор: Dieringer Michael D.

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A communications system for use by an individual having access to a vehicle and one of a vehicle-mounted two-way mobile radio, a portable two-way radio and a vehicle-mounted public address (PA) system utilizes push-to-talk (PTT) switches and volume control arrangements which are mounted within the steering wheel of the vehicle so that the individual can operate the PTT switches and the volume control arrangements with one hand while both of his hands remain positioned about the steering wheel. In addition, microphones which are associated with the mobile radio, portable radio and the PA system are mounted along the headliner of the vehicle cabin. 1. In a communications system for use by an individual having access to a vehicle and one of a vehicle-mounted two-way mobile radio , a portable two-way radio and a vehicle-mounted siren public address (PA) system wherein each of the vehicle-mounted two-way mobile radio and the portable two-way radio is switchable from a non-talk mode to a talk mode upon actuation of an associated push-to-talk (PTT) switch and the PA system is rendered capable of broadcasting voice messages spoken into a microphone associated with the PA system upon actuation of an associated push-to-talk (PTT) switch and wherein the vehicle includes a steering wheel , the improvement characterized in that:the push-to-talk (PTT) switch associated with the one of the mobile radio, the portable radio and the PA system is mounted within the steering wheel of the vehicle and is adapted to switch the one of the mobile radio and the portable radio from a non-talk mode to a talk mode upon actuation of the PTT switch or renders the PA system capable of broadcasting voice messages spoken into a microphone associated with the PA system upon actuation of the PTT switch so that the individual can actuate the PTT switch associated with the one of the mobile radio, the portable radio or the PA system with one hand while both of his hands remain positioned about the ...

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Номер записи: 62

12-01-2017 дата публикации

Swimming Goggles

Номер: US20170007889A1

Автор: Shau David

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Swimming goggles are developed to allow a swimmer to see the end of the pool without moving their head while swimming in backstroke. Using a light reflector, a swimmer can see through a backstroke viewing window, allowing them to see along the direction that they are moving when swimming backstroke. Using a motion sensor and electric control circuits, a swimming goggle can provide optimum views for the swimmer wearing the swimming goggle. Using a sound speaker, a swimming goggle can play music and provide voice reports to the swimmer. 1. A swimming goggle comprising:An eye socket having a transparent forward viewing window attached to a goggle frame;A motion sensor that is attached to the swimming goggle at a fixed position with respect to the forward viewing window of said eye socket, wherein said motion sensor outputs electric signals related to the motions of the swimmer wearing the swimming goggle; andAn integrated circuit that is able to use the outputs of said motion sensor to determine its own outputs while the swimmer wearing the swimming goggle is swimming in water.2. The eye socket of the swimming goggle in further comprises:A backstroke viewing window opened on a top portion of the goggle frame disposed away from the transparent forward viewing window; andA position-switchable light blocking cover attached to an edge of the backstroke viewing window that can switch positions with respect to the edge of the backstroke viewing window;Where the position of the position-switchable light blocking cover is controlled electronically by the integrated circuit.3. The swimming goggle in further comprises a position-switchable light reflector that can switch positions with respect to the front viewing window of the eye socket claim 1 , and the position of said position-switchable light reflector is controlled electronically by the integrated circuit in the swimming goggle.4. The motion sensor of the swimming goggle in is an accelerometer.5. The swimming goggle in ...

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Номер записи: 63

20-01-2022 дата публикации

Wireless audio testing

Номер: US20220020370A1

Автор: Jonathan D. Hurwitz

Принадлежит: Google LLC

A method includes outputting, by a computing device, to a remote computing device, test audio data; determining, by the computing device, whether audio data detected by an audio input device includes the test audio data; and responsive to determining that the test audio data was not detected by the audio input device, temporarily refraining, by the computing device, from outputting advisory audio data indicating the audio input device is ready to receive a spoken audio command.

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Номер записи: 64

03-01-2019 дата публикации

SOUND VOLUME CONTROL DEVICE, SOUND VOLUME CONTROL METHOD AND PROGRAM

Номер: US20190007770A1

Автор: Iseki Akihiro

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The sound volume control device is connected to the output unit arranged between the front seat and the rear seat of the movable body. The sound volume control device estimates the frequency of the peak, common to the frequency characteristics at the front seat and the rear seat, of the sound outputted by the output unit, and corrects the level of the sound outputted by the output unit at the frequency of the peak. Thus, the sound signal is controlled to correct the peak commonly occurring on the frequency characteristics at the front and rear listening positions. 1. A sound volume control device connected to an output unit arranged between a front seat and a rear seat of a movable body , comprising:an estimating unit configured to estimate a frequency of a peak, common to frequency characteristics at the front seat and the rear seat, of sound outputted by the output unit; anda correcting unit configured to correct a level of the sound outputted by the output unit at the frequency of the peak.2. The sound volume control device according to claim 1 , wherein the peak is generated by synthesizing a direct sound and a reflected sound claim 1 , the direct sound being a sound outputted by the output unit and reaching a listening position without being reflected in the movable body claim 1 , the reflected sound being a sound outputted by the output unit and reaching the listening position after being reflected by a predetermined position in the movable body.3. The sound volume control device according to claim 1 , wherein the estimating unit estimates the frequency of the peak based on vehicle information of the movable body.4. The sound volume control device according to claim 3 , further comprising an input device configured to input the vehicle information of the movable body claim 3 ,wherein the estimating unit estimates the frequency of the peak based on the vehicle information inputted.5. The sound volume control device according to claim 1 , wherein the estimating ...

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Номер записи: 65

03-01-2019 дата публикации

Sound equipment, lock release method, and medium

Номер: US20190007773A1

Автор: Akio Suyama, Daisuke Takahashi

Принадлежит: Yamaha Corp

Sound equipment includes an operation element, a memory, a processor, a controller, and a display. The operation element receives a set value. The memory stores the set value. The processor performs processing by the set value of the memory. The controller executes a normal state in which the set value of the memory is updated by the set value of the operation element, and a locked state in which the set value of the memory is fixed regardless of the set value of the operation element, and, by either a first method when the set values are equal or a second method by updating the set value of the memory with the set value of the operation element, releases the locked state and shifts the locked state to the normal state. The display displays a selection screen that receives a selection of the first method or the second method.

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Номер записи: 66

02-01-2020 дата публикации

WIRELESS SIGNAL SOURCE BASED AUDIO OUTPUT AND RELATED SYSTEMS, METHODS AND DEVICES

Номер: US20200007988A1

Автор: Raj Dinkar

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Systems, methods and devices for audio output responsive to a wireless communication link are disclosed, as well as related systems, methods and devices. In various embodiments, a spatial position of a second device relative to a first device may be determined responsive to a wireless communication link between the first device and the second device, and, responsive to the determined spatial position, at least part of an audio signal may be processed to include audio effects, and speaker(s) that output sound corresponding to the processed audio signal may have a directional “feel” to a listener. Spatial position may include a spatial direction and/or a distance. In related systems, methods and devices, various actions may be taken responsive to spatial position of a first device relative to a second device, such as selecting audio content, loading audio content, requesting and/or receiving audio content from an audio content repository, changing audio effects that are encoded into audio content (e.g., adding, removing, updating, etc.), and combinations thereof. 1. A method , comprising:wirelessly transmitting one or more communication messages between a sender and a receiver;receiving a first communication message of the one or more communication messages the first communication message including information about a first characteristic of a first radio frequency (RF) wave corresponding to the wireless communication link;determining a first spatial position of the sender responsive to the information about the first characteristic of the first RF wave;adjusting at least one of a level and a timing of an audio signal responsive to the determined first spatial position of the sender; andproviding the adjusted audio signal to at least one audio sink.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein determining the first spatial position of the sender comprises determining one or more of spatial direction and distance.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the sender is configured to ...

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Номер записи: 67

02-01-2020 дата публикации

ELECTRONIC DEVICE

Номер: US20200007999A1

Автор: LIN CHIH-MING

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An electronic device includes a main body, a rotating member, a hinge, a speaker and a controller. The rotating member is pivotally connected to a side of the main body by the hinge. The hinge includes an angle sensor. The angle sensor senses an angle included between the rotating member and the main body. The speaker is selectively disposed in one of the main body and the rotating member. The controller is electrically connected to the speaker and the angle sensor. The controller adjusts a volume of the speaker according to the angle. Furthermore, the main body may include a display module electrically connected to the controller. The controller adjusts a display function of the display module according to the angle. 1. An electronic device comprising:a main body;a rotating member;a hinge, the rotating member being pivotally connected to a side of the main body by the hinge, the hinge comprising an angle sensor, the angle sensor sensing an angle included between the rotating member and the main body;a speaker selectively disposed in one of the main body and the rotating member; anda controller electrically connected to the speaker and the angle sensor, the controller adjusting a volume of the speaker according to the angle.2. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the main body comprises a display module electrically connected to the controller and the controller adjusts a display function of the display module according to the angle.3. The electronic device of claim 2 , wherein the display function comprises at least one of a display range claim 2 , a display brightness and a display mode.4. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the speaker is disposed in the rotating member claim 1 , such that a sound direction of the speaker changes along with a rotation of the rotating member.5. An electronic device comprising:a main body comprising a display module;a rotating member;a hinge, the rotating member being pivotally connected to a side of the main body by ...

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Номер записи: 68

20-01-2022 дата публикации

Systems, Methods, and Graphical User Interfaces for Selecting Audio Output Modes of Wearable Audio Output Devices

Номер: US20220021977A1

Автор: Carrigan Taylor G., HOYT Charles C., Irani Cyrus D., PIVONKA Pavel

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An electronic device displays a user interface for controlling an audio mode for a wearable audio output device. While displaying the user interface, the device electronic outputs first audio using a first audio mode while displaying in the user interface a first indication that the first audio mode is used for the first audio. While displaying the user interface and outputting the first audio using the audio mode, the electronic device receives a request to switch to using a second audio mode. In response, the device outputs second audio using the second audio mode while displaying a second indication that the second audio mode is used for the second audio. While outputting the second audio using the second audio mode and displaying the second indication, the electronic device detects an input, and, in response, selects one of the first audio mode or the second audio mode the active audio mode. 1. A computer readable storage medium storing one or more programs , the one or more programs comprising instructions that , when executed by an electronic device that is in communication with one or more display devices , one or more input devices , and a set of one or more wearable audio output devices , cause the electronic device to:display, via the one or more display devices, a user interface for determining whether or not to enable a respective audio output mode for the set of one or more wearable audio output devices for a respective type of audio content;while displaying the user interface, concurrently output, via the set of one or more wearable audio output devices, first audio using a first audio output mode while displaying in the user interface, via the one or more display devices, a first visual indication that the first audio output mode is being used for the first audio;while displaying the user interface and outputting the first audio using the first audio output mode, receive, via the one or more input devices, a request to switch to using a second audio ...

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Номер записи: 69

20-01-2022 дата публикации

Multi-device audio adjustment coordination

Номер: US20220021978A1

Автор: Benjamin S. Phipps, Yifeng Gui

Принадлежит: Apple Inc

This relates to intelligent automated assistants and, more specifically, to the intelligent coordination of audio signal output adjustments among multiple electronic devices. An example method includes, generating a local audio intent object associated with a software application stored on a first electronic device, the local audio intent object including one or more local audio parameters; determining that a second electronic device that is outputting an audio signal is proximate to the first electronic device; generating a proximate audio intent object corresponding to the second electronic device based on the one or more local audio adjustment parameters and a round-trip time (RTT) of a communication connection between the first electronic device and the second electronic device; and transmitting the proximate audio intent object to the second electronic device via the communication connection, wherein the proximate audio intent object causes the second electronic device to adjust the output of the audio signal.

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Номер записи: 70

20-01-2022 дата публикации

PORTABLE CALIBRATION SYSTEM FOR AUDIO EQUIPMENT AND DEVICES

Номер: US20220021995A1

Автор: Chung King

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A portable calibration system is disclosed that calibrates an audio equipment without using a dedicated sound level meter. The calibration system comprises a coupler configured to couple a transducer to an energy sensor, where an output of the transducer is provided to the energy sensor via the coupler, an analyzer module configured to receive information from the energy sensor regarding the output of the transducer, a processor, in the analyzer module, configured to process the information to provide a result of a calibration for the audio equipment with respect to expected results, and a display configured to display the result of the calibration. 120-. (canceled)21. A system for calibration , the system comprising:an energy sensor configured to measure a transducer;an environmental sensor configured to detect environmental information; anda processor configured to use the transducer output to generate a calibration, with respect to an expected result, for audio equipment, wherein the environmental information is used to correction the expected result.22. The system of claim 21 , wherein the calibration is generated without using a dedicated sound level meter.23. The system of claim 21 , wherein the energy sensor is integrated in a common module with the environmental sensor.24. The system of claim 21 , wherein the energy sensor is configured to detect one or both mechanical vibrations and sound signals output by the transducer.25. The system of claim 21 , comprising an adaptor configured to directly couple to the transducer.26. The system of claim 25 , wherein the adaptor comprises echo and/or resonance mitigation surfaces.27. The system of claim 21 , wherein the energy sensor is not directly coupled to the transducer.28. The system of claim 21 , comprising a plurality of adaptors claim 21 , wherein each adaptor is configured to couple with a different one of a plurality of transducers claim 21 , and wherein one or more of size claim 21 , shape claim 21 , and ...

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Номер записи: 71

08-01-2015 дата публикации

METHOD OF ADJUSTING AN ACTIVE NOISE CANCELLING SYSTEM

Номер: US20150010164A1

Автор: Christoph Markus

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A method of adjusting an ANC system is disclosed in which a microphone is acoustically coupled to a loudspeaker via a secondary path and the loudspeaker is electrically coupled to the microphone via an ANC filter. The method includes measuring phase characteristics of the secondary path in various modes of operation; determining from the measured phase characteristics a statistical dispersion of the phase characteristics in the various modes of operation; determining from the statistical dispersion a minimum phase margin; adjusting the ANC filter to exhibit in any one of the modes of operation phase characteristics that are equal to or greater than the minimum phase margin; and adjusting the ANC filter to exhibit in any one of the modes of operation amplitude characteristics that are equal to or smaller than a maximum gain margin. 1. A method of adjusting an ANC system in which a microphone is acoustically coupled to a loudspeaker via a secondary path and the loudspeaker is electrically coupled to the microphone via an ANC filter , the method comprising:measuring phase characteristics of the secondary path in various modes of operation;determining from the measured phase characteristics a statistical dispersion of the phase characteristics in the various modes of operation;determining from the statistical dispersion a minimum phase margin;adjusting the ANC filter to exhibit in any one of the modes of operation phase characteristics that are equal to or greater than the minimum phase margin; andadjusting the ANC filter to exhibit in any one of the modes of operation amplitude characteristics that are equal to or smaller than a maximum gain margin.2. The method of claim 1 , in which the maximum gain margin is determined from the statistical dispersion.3. The method of claim 1 , in which the maximum gain margin is kept so small that the system is close to marginal stability or instability.4. The method of claim 3 , in which the maximum gain margin is equal to or ...

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Номер записи: 72

08-01-2015 дата публикации

MULTI-RATE FILTER SYSTEM

Номер: US20150010170A1

Автор: Lindahl Erik, Lindblom Ludvig, Risberg Pär Gunnars, Toth Landy

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A multi-rate filter system is disclosed. More particularly, a computationally efficient multi-rate filter system for processing an audio stream on a consumer electronics device is disclosed. The multi-rate filter system includes a plurality of multi-rate filtering blocks, at least one block including a linear filter component. At least one multi-rate filtering block may include a nonlinear signal processing components. The multi-rate filter system may include a nonlinear functional block. A method of filtering a signal is also disclosed. 1. A multi-rate filter system comprising:an input channel configured to receive an input signal;an output channel configured to output a filtered signal;a cascade of multi-rate filter blocks coupled between the input channel and the output channel, at least one of the multi-rate filter blocks comprising:a bandselector comprising a bandselector input, a highpass bandselector output, a lowpass bandselector output connected to a subsequent multi-rate filter block, and a downsampler connected between the bandselector input and the lowpass bandselector output;a signal processing block coupled to the highpass bandselector output, the signal processing block comprising a linear filter component; anda bandcombiner connected to the signal processing block, the bandcombiner comprising two bandcombiner inputs, a bandcombiner output, and an upsampler, the first bandcombiner input connected to the signal processing block, the second bandcombiner input connected to a subsequent multi-rate filter block, and the bandcombiner output connected to a prior multi-rate filter block, the upsampler connected between the bandcombiner inputs and the bandcombiner output.2. The multi-rate filter system in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the linear filter component is selected from a group comprising a finite impulse response (FIR) filter claim 1 , an infinite impulse response (IIR) filter claim 1 , a Kalman filter claim 1 , a neural network claim 1 , a fuzzy ...

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Номер записи: 73

09-01-2020 дата публикации

Methods and systems for sleep management

Номер: US20200009349A1

Автор: Alberto Zaffaroni, Colin LAWLOR, Conor Heneghan, Damien O'Rourke, David Mulligan, Gareth Mcdarby, Luke Gahan, Marc Lavelle, Matthew Norton, Paul Phillips, Redmond SHOULDICE, Stephen Mcmahon

Принадлежит: Resmed Sensor Technologies Ltd

A processing system includes methods to promote sleep. The system may include a monitor such as a non-contact motion sensor from which sleep information may be determined. User sleep information, such as sleep stages, hypnograms, sleep scores, mind recharge scores and body scores, may be recorded, evaluated and/or displayed for a user. The system may further monitor ambient and/or environmental conditions corresponding to sleep sessions. Sleep advice may be generated based on the sleep information, user queries and/or environmental conditions from one or more sleep sessions. Communicated sleep advice may include content to promote good sleep habits and/or detect risky sleep conditions. In some versions of the system, any one or more of a bedside unit 3000 sensor module, a smart processing device, such as a smart phone or smart device 3002 , and network servers may be implemented to perform the methodologies of the system.

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Номер записи: 74

12-01-2017 дата публикации

DISPLAY DEVICE AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF

Номер: US20170010855A1

Автор: KANG Heawon, LEE Chanhaeng

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A display device and a control method thereof are disclosed. The display device comprises: a body with a display on the front side; at least one speaker provided on at least one side of the body; at least one sensor configured to measure the distance from the body to an adjacent face; and a controller configured to change the quality of sound output through the at least one speaker based on the distance measured by the at least one sensor. Accordingly, sound can be altered and output based on the distance between the display device and the adjacent face. 1. A display device comprising:a body with a display on the front side;at least one speaker provided on at least one side of the body;at least one sensor configured to measure the distance from the body to an adjacent face; anda controller configured to change the quality of sound output through the at least one speaker based on the distance measured by the at least one sensor.2. The display device of claim 1 , wherein the sensor is configured to measure the distance from the body to at least one part of the adjacent face behind or below the body.3. The display device of claim 1 , wherein the sensor comprises:a first sensor configured to sense contact with the adjacent face; anda second sensor configured to sense the distance to the adjacent face in a non-contact manner.4. The display device of claim 1 , wherein the at least one speaker comprises:a first speaker on the back face of the body; anda second speaker on the bottom face of the body, andthe controller is configured to make the first and second speakers differ in sound quality.5. The display device of claim 1 , wherein the controller is configured to change the sound quality of the at least one speaker in accordance with at least either the measured distance claim 1 , or the width of the display device claim 1 , or the location of the adjacent face.6. The display device of claim 1 , wherein the sensor on the back face of the body is located at the center of ...

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Номер записи: 75

27-01-2022 дата публикации

Acoustic output apparatus

Номер: US20220030347A1

Автор: Bingyan YAN, Fengyun LIAO, Junjiang FU, Lei Zhang, Xin Qi

Принадлежит: Shenzhen Voxtech Co Ltd

The present disclosure provides an acoustic output apparatus. The acoustic output apparatus includes at least one low-frequency acoustic driver that outputs sounds from at least two first sound guiding holes, at least one high-frequency acoustic driver that outputs sounds from at least two second sound guiding holes, and a support component. The support component may be configured to support the at least one high-frequency acoustic driver and the at least one low-frequency acoustic driver, and cause the at least two first sound guiding holes and the at least two second sound guiding holes to locate away from a position of an ear of a user.

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Номер записи: 76

14-01-2016 дата публикации

SMART SPEAKERPHONE

Номер: US20160012827A1

Автор: Alves Rogerio Guedes, Yu Tao

Принадлежит: Cambridge Silicon Radio Limited

Embodiments are directed towards a speaker/microphone system. Each microphone in a microphone array generate an audio signal based on sound in a physical space. The microphone array may be arranged to logically define the physical space into a plurality of regions that have a status of active or inactive. An output signal may be generated from the audio signals, such that directional noise reduction is performed on audio signals associated with inactive regions and speech enhancement is performed on audio signals associated with active regions. A region's current status may be modified to its opposite status based on a request provided by a user. The request may be triggered by an activator or a spoken word/phrase provided by the user. An indication may be provided to the user regarding each current status for each region. The indication may also represent a quality of audio signals associated with active regions. 1. A method for providing directional speech enhancement and noise reduction , comprising:employing each of a plurality of microphones to generate at least one audio signal based on sound sensed in a physical space, wherein the plurality of microphones are arranged to logically define the physical space into a plurality of listening regions, and wherein each status for each listening region is logically defined as active or inactive;generating an output signal from the audio signals, wherein directional noise reduction is performed on each audio signal associated with each inactive listening region and speech enhancement is performed on each audio signal associated with each active listening region;modifying a current status of at least one of the plurality of listening regions based on a request to change the current status to its opposite status; andproviding an indication to a user regarding each current status for each of the plurality of listening regions.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising providing another indication to the user regarding ...

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Номер записи: 77

11-01-2018 дата публикации

DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CALCULATING LOUDSPEAKER SIGNALS FOR A PLURALITY OF LOUDSPEAKERS WHILE USING A DELAY IN THE FREQUENCY DOMAIN

Номер: US20180012612A1

Автор: FRANCK Andreas, Rath Michael, SLADECZEK Christoph

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A device for calculating loudspeaker signals for a plurality of loudspeakers while using a plurality of audio sources, an audio source including an audio signal, includes a forward transform stage for transforming each audio signal, block-by-block, to a spectral domain so as to obtain for each audio signal a plurality of temporally consecutive short-term spectra, a memory for storing a plurality of temporally consecutive short-term spectra for each audio signal, a memory access controller for accessing a specific short-term spectrum among the plurality of short-term spectra for a combination consisting of a loudspeaker and an audio signal on the basis of a delay value, a filter stage for filtering the specific short-term spectrum for the combination of the audio signal and the loudspeaker by using a filter provided for the combination of the audio signal and the loudspeaker, so that a filtered shot-term spectrum is obtained for each combination of an audio signal and a loudspeaker, a summing stage for summing up the filtered short-term spectra for a loudspeaker so as to obtain summed-up short-term spectra for each loudspeaker, and a backtransform stage for backtransforming, block-by-block, summed-up short-term spectra for the loudspeakers to a time domain so as to obtain the loudspeaker signals. 1. A device for calculating loudspeaker signals for a plurality of loudspeakers while using a plurality of audio sources , each audio source comprising an audio signal , said device comprising:a forward transform stage configured to transform each audio signal, block-by-block, to a spectral domain so as acquire for each audio signal a plurality of temporally consecutive short-term spectra;a memory configured to store a plurality of temporally consecutive short-term spectra for each audio signal;a memory access controller configured to access a specific short-term spectrum among the plurality of temporally consecutive short-term spectra for a combination comprising a ...

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Номер записи: 78

12-01-2017 дата публикации

SOUND COLLECTION APPARATUS AND METHOD

Номер: US20170013357A1

Автор: KATAGIRI Kazuhiro

Принадлежит: OKI ELECTRIC INDUSTRY CO., LTD.

There is provided a sound collection apparatus, including a directionality formation unit configured to form a directionality in a direction of a target area for input signals from a plurality of microphone arrays, a target area sound extraction unit configured to correct a delay between a target area and each of the microphone arrays, and a power of a target area sound component for an output from the directionality formation unit, suppress a non-target area sound by using each output after correction, and extract a target area sound, an area sound enhancement filter formation unit, and an area sound emphasis unit. 1. A sound collection apparatus , comprising:a directionality formation unit configured to form a directionality in a direction of a target area for input signals from a plurality of microphone arrays;a target area sound extraction unit configured to correct a delay between a target area and each of the microphone arrays, and a power of a target area sound component for an output from the directionality formation unit, suppress a non-target area sound by using each output after correction, and extract a target area sound;an area sound enhancement filter formation unit configured to determine the target area sound component from an output of the target area sound extraction unit, form an area sound enhancement filter that suppresses a component other than the target area sound component, additionally calculate a power ratio between outputs from the directionality formation units of the microphone arrays, and change a value of the area sound enhancement filter by determining the component other than the target area sound component based on the power ratio; andan area sound emphasis unit configured to suppress a component other than the target area sound, and emphasize the target area sound by applying the area sound enhancement filter formed by the area sound enhancement filter formation unit to a sound signal collected by the microphone array.2. The sound ...

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Номер записи: 79

11-01-2018 дата публикации

Patrol Vehicle Communications System For Users Of Both Mobile And Portable Radios

Номер: US20180013393A1

Автор: Dieringer Michael D.

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In a communications system for an individual who has access to a vehicle-mounted two-way radio and a portable two-way radio which includes a speakermic having a speaker through which audible messages are transmitted for the individual to hear, there is provided a volume control arrangement associated with the speakermic through which the audio volume of the speakermic speaker can be adjusted. The system also includes a transmitter for transmitting a signal to the volume control arrangement that the individual is seated in the vehicle, and further includes a transmitter for transmitting a signal to the volume control arrangement that the mobile radio is energized. A receiver is associated with the volume control arrangement of the speakermic so that upon receipt of the signals transmitted from the two transmitters, the audio volume of the speaker of the speakermic is automatically lowered. 1. In a communications system for an individual who has access to a vehicle , a vehicle-mounted two-way radio and a portable two-way radio which includes a speakermic having a speaker through which audible messages are transmitted through the portable radio for the individual to hear , and wherein the vehicle includes a seat , the improvement characterized in that:the speakermic has a volume control arrangement through which the audio volume level of the speaker of the speakermic can be adjusted from a preset level of volume and there is associated with the volume control arrangement a receiver which is adapted to lower the audio volume level of the speaker of the speakermic upon receipt of signals indicative that predetermined conditions have been met; andthe communications system includes(a) presence-sensing means for sensing the presence of the individual when the individual is seated in the seat of the vehicle and means associated with the presence-sensing means for transmitting a signal to the receiver associated with the volume control arrangement of the speakermic speaker ...

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Номер записи: 80

09-01-2020 дата публикации

Processing spoken commands to control distributed audio outputs

Номер: US20200013397A1

Автор: Gregory Michael Hart, Robert Williams, Steven Todd Rabuchin

Принадлежит: Amazon Technologies Inc

A system that is capable of controlling multiple entertainment systems and/or speakers using voice commands. The system receives voice commands and may determine audio sources and speakers indicated by the voice commands. The system may generate audio data from the audio sources and may send the audio data to the speakers using multiple interfaces. For example, the system may send the audio data directly to the speakers using a network address, may send the audio data to the speakers via a voice-enabled device or may send the audio data to the speakers via a speaker controller. The system may generate output zones including multiple speakers and may associate input devices with speakers within the output zones. For example, the system may receive a voice command from an input device in an output zone and may reduce output audio generated by speakers in the output zone.

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Номер записи: 81

10-01-2019 дата публикации

Audio Control Using Auditory Event Detection

Номер: US20190013786A1

Автор: Crockett Brett G., SEEFELDT Alan J.

Принадлежит: DOLBY LABORATORIES LICENSING CORPORATION

In some embodiments, a method for processing an audio signal in an audio processing apparatus is disclosed. The method includes receiving an audio signal and a parameter, the parameter indicating a location of an auditory event boundary. An audio portion between consecutive auditory event boundaries constitutes an auditory event. The method further includes applying a modification to the audio signal based in part on an occurrence of the auditory event. The parameter may be generated by monitoring a characteristic of the audio signal and identifying a change in the characteristic. 1. A method for processing an audio signal in an audio processing apparatus , the method comprising:receiving the audio signal, the audio signal comprising at least one channel of audio content;dividing the audio signal into a plurality of subband signals with an analysis filterbank, each of the plurality of subband signals including at least one subband sample;deriving a characteristic of the audio signal, wherein the characteristic is a power measure of the audio signal;smoothing the power measure to generate a smoothed power measure of the audio signal, wherein the smoothing is based on a low-pass filter;generating a gain vector based on a location of the auditory event boundary;applying the gain vector to a version of the plurality of subband signals to generate modified subband signals; andsynthesizing the modified subband signals with a synthesis filterbank to produce a modified audio signal,wherein the audio processing apparatus is implemented at least in part with hardware.2. The method of wherein the characteristic further includes loudness.3. The method of wherein the characteristic further includes perceived loudness.4. The method of wherein the characteristic further includes phase.5. The method of wherein the characteristic further includes a sudden change in signal power.6. A non-transitory computer-readable storage medium encoded with a computer program for causing a ...

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Номер записи: 82

10-01-2019 дата публикации

LAST MILE EQUALIZATION

Номер: US20190013788A1

Автор: Banerjee Debasmit, Elliot Michael W.

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An audio playback system performs a method including identifying a first type of audio included in a first audio stream, tagging the first audio stream with a first digital tag corresponding to the first type of audio, identifying a second type of audio included in a second audio stream, tagging the second audio stream with a second digital tag corresponding to the second type of audio, rendering the first audio stream with a first equalization profile applied thereto, the first equalization profile selected responsive to the audio playback system detecting the first digital tag in the first audio stream, and rendering the second audio stream with a second equalization profile different than the first equalization profile applied thereto, the second equalization profile selected responsive to the audio playback system detecting the second digital tag in the second audio stream. 1. An audio playback system including a processor and associated programming , the programming , when executed on the processor , causing the audio playback system to perform a method comprising:identifying a first type of audio included in a first audio stream;tagging the first audio stream with a first digital tag corresponding to the first type of audio;identifying a second type of audio included in a second audio stream;tagging the second audio stream with a second digital tag corresponding to the second type of audio;identifying an audio chime included in a third audio stream; andtagging the third audio stream with a third digital tag corresponding to the audio chime;wherein the audio playback system includes a master streaming audio player and at least one slave streaming audio player, the at least one slave streaming audio player configured to render the first audio stream with a first equalization profile applied thereto, the first equalization profile selected responsive to the at least one slave streaming audio player detecting the first digital tag in the first audio stream, to ...

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Номер записи: 83

11-01-2018 дата публикации

LOUDSPEAKER PROTECTION

Номер: US20180014120A1

Автор: AZRAI Firas, HU RONG, Lawrence Jason William, NAPOLI Roberto, SERWY Roger David, SU Jie, WILLIAMS Stefan

Принадлежит: Cirrus Logic International Semiconductor Ltd.

This application describes methods and apparatus for loudspeaker protection. A loudspeaker protection system () is described having a first frequency band-splitter () for splitting an input audio signal (Vin) into a plurality of audio signals (v v . . . ,vn) in different respective frequency bands (ω . . . ωη). A first gain block () is configured to apply a respective frequency band gain (gt gt . . . ,gt) to each of the audio signals in the different respective frequency bands and a gain controller () is provided for controlling the respective band gains. A thermal controller () determines, for each of a plurality of the different respective frequency bands, a power dissipation for the loudspeaker in that frequency band and also determines a respective thermal gain setting based on the determined power dissipation for that frequency band. The gain controller is configured to control the respective frequency band gains based on the thermal gain settings. 1. A loudspeaker protection system comprising:a first frequency band-splitter configured to receive an input audio signal and split said input audio signal into a plurality of audio signals in different respective frequency bands;a first gain block configured to apply a respective frequency band gain to each of said plurality of audio signals in said different respective frequency bands;a gain controller for controlling said respective frequency band gains; anda thermal controller configured to, for each of a plurality of said different respective frequency bands, determine a power dissipation for the loudspeaker in that frequency band and determine a respective thermal gain setting based on the determined power dissipation for that frequency band;wherein said gain controller is configured to control said band gains based on said thermal gain settings.2. A loudspeaker protection system as claimed in wherein the thermal controller comprises a power dissipation calculation block for determining the power dissipation ...

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Номер записи: 84

11-01-2018 дата публикации

LOUDSPEAKER PROTECTION

Номер: US20180014121A1

Автор: AZRAI Firas, HU RONG, Lawrence Jason William, NAPOLI Roberto, SERWY Roger, SU Jie, WILLIAMS Stefan

Принадлежит: Cirrus Logic International Semiconductor Ltd.

This application describes methods and apparatus for loudspeaker protection. A loudspeaker protection system () is described having a first frequency band-splitter () for splitting an input audio signal (Vin) into a plurality of audio signals (v, v . . . , vn) in different respective frequency bands (ω . . . , ωn). A first gain block () is configured to apply a respective frequency band gain (g, g . . . , g) to each of the audio signals in the different respective frequency bands and a gain controller () is provided for controlling the respective band gains. A displacement modeller () determines a plurality of displacement signals (x, x . . . , xn) based on the input audio signal (Vin) and a displacement model () where each displacement signal corresponds to a modelled cone displacement for the loudspeaker for one of said different respective frequency bands. The gain controller () is configured to control the respective frequency band gains based on the plurality of displacement signals. 1. A loudspeaker protection system comprising:a first frequency band-splitter configured to receive an input audio signal and split said input audio signal into a plurality of audio signals in different respective frequency bands;a first gain block configured to apply a respective frequency band gain to each of said plurality of audio signals in said different respective frequency bands;a gain controller for controlling said respective frequency band gains; anda displacement modeller configured to determine a plurality of displacement signals based on said input audio signal and a displacement model, each displacement signal corresponding to a modelled cone displacement for the loudspeaker for one of said different respective frequency bands;wherein said gain controller is configured to control said respective frequency band gains based on said plurality of displacement signals.2. A loudspeaker protection system as claimed in wherein the displacement modeller comprises a ...

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Номер записи: 85

11-01-2018 дата публикации

Addition of Virtual Bass

Номер: US20180014125A1

Автор: You Yuli

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Provided are, among other things, systems, methods and techniques for processing an audio signal to add virtual bass. In one representative embodiment, an apparatus includes: (a) an input line that inputs an original audio signal; (b) a bass extraction filter that extracts a bass portion of such original audio signal; (c) an estimator that estimates a fundamental frequency of a bass sound within such bass portion; (d) a frequency translator that shifts the bass portion by a positive frequency increment that is an integer multiple of the fundamental frequency estimated by the estimator, thereby providing a virtual bass signal; (f) an adder having (i) inputs coupled to the original audio signal and to the virtual bass signal and (ii) an output; and (g) an audio output device coupled to the output of the adder. 1. An apparatus for processing an audio signal , comprising:(a) an input line that inputs an original audio signal;(b) a bass extraction filter that extracts a bass portion of said original audio signal;(c) an estimator that estimates a fundamental frequency of a bass sound within said bass portion;(d) a frequency translator that shifts the bass portion, in its entirety, by a positive frequency increment that is an integer multiple of the fundamental frequency estimated by said estimator, thereby providing a virtual bass signal;(e) an adder having (i) inputs coupled to said original audio signal and to said virtual bass signal and (ii) an output; and(f) an audio output device coupled to the output of said adder.2. An apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the bass extraction filter has a high-end cutoff frequency within a range of 100-200 Hz.3. An apparatus according to claim 2 , wherein the bass extraction is a bandpass filter having a low-end cutoff frequency of at least 10 Hz.4. An apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein said bass extraction filter is a bandpass filter having a low-end cutoff frequency of at least 15 Hz.5. An apparatus according to claim 1 ...

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Номер записи: 86

14-01-2021 дата публикации

ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR OUTPUTTING AUDIO SIGNAL

Номер: US20210014591A1

Автор: HWANG Inje, Kim Heejin, KWON Ochae

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An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a display, at least one speaker, at least one memory configured to store instructions, and at least one processor operatively connected to the display, the at least one speaker, and the at least one memory, wherein, when executing the instructions, the at least one processor is configured to display a plurality of screens based on applications which are distinct from one another, within sub regions which are distinct from one another within a display region of the display, in a state where the plurality of screens are displayed, output a first audio signal provided from a first application from among the applications at a first volume through the at least one speaker, while outputting the first audio signal, identify a user input for outputting a second audio signal related to a second application within a screen provided from the second application from among the plurality of screens, in response to the user input being identified, reduce the first volume of the first audio signal being outputted through the at least one speaker, and output the second audio signal provided from the second application at a second volume which is higher than the reduced first volume through the at least one speaker. 1. An electronic device comprising:a display;at least one speaker;at least one memory configured to store instructions; andat least one processor operatively connected to the display, the at least one speaker, and the at least one memory, display a plurality of screens based on applications which are distinct from one another, within sub regions which are distinct from one another within a display region of the display,', 'in a state where the plurality of screens are displayed, output a first audio signal provided from a first application from among the applications at a first volume through the at least one speaker,', 'while outputting the first audio signal, identify a user input for outputting a second ...

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Номер записи: 87

14-01-2021 дата публикации

Reduction of sensitivity to non-acoustic stimuli in a microphone array

Номер: US20210014605A1

Автор: Brandon HOOK

Принадлежит: PEIKER acustic GmbH, Valeo North America Inc

Techniques are described for reducing sensitivity to non-acoustic stimuli. In some embodiments, differential beamforming is applied to microphone signals generated based on responses of microphones to an acoustic stimulus and a non-acoustic stimulus. Compensated signals can be generated based on the microphone signals such that the compensated signals are in phase with respect to the acoustic stimulus. The non-acoustic stimulus is detectable by comparing a first signal to a second signal to determine that one signal has a greater instantaneous magnitude. The first signal can be a beamformed signal or signal derived therefrom, and the second signal can be an average of the compensated signals or signal derived therefrom. An output audio signal can be generated by switching or cross fading between the beamformed signal and a noise-reduced signal such that a contribution of the noise-reduced signal is increased and a contribution of the beamformed signal is decreased.

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Номер записи: 88

14-01-2021 дата публикации

SPEECH COMMUNICATION MODULE

Номер: US20210014623A1

Автор: KAWAGUCHI Keizoh, SHIGETOMI Ichiro, TAKAHASHI Kunito

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A speech communication module that is to be attached in a cabin of a vehicle includes: a microphone; a loudspeaker; and a controller. The controller includes a memory storing a table that information indicating a corresponding relation between an acoustic environment parameter of an interior of the cabin of the vehicle and a vehicle type of the vehicle is stored in individually for each vehicle type. The controller is configured to acquire information indicating the vehicle type of the vehicle that the speech communication module is to be attached to from the vehicle, to read an acoustic environment parameter corresponding to the acquired vehicle type from the table, and to automatically adjust an acoustic parameter of the microphone and the loudspeaker in accordance with the read acoustic environment parameter. 1. A speech communication module that is to be attached in a cabin of a vehicle , the speech communication module comprising:a microphone;a loudspeaker; anda controller including a memory storing a table that information indicating a corresponding relation between an acoustic environment parameter of an interior of the cabin and a vehicle type of the vehicle is stored in individually for each vehicle type, wherein the controller is configured to acquire information indicating the vehicle type of the vehicle that the speech communication module is to be attached to from the vehicle,the controller is configured to read an acoustic environment parameter corresponding to the acquired vehicle type from the table, andthe controller is configured to automatically adjust an acoustic parameter of the microphone and the loudspeaker in accordance with the read acoustic environment parameter.2. The speech communication module according to claim 1 , wherein the acoustic parameter is a sound volume or an effect.3. The speech communication module according to claim 1 , wherein the acoustic environment parameter includes a distance between the speech communication module ...

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Номер записи: 89

14-01-2021 дата публикации

Method and System for Broadcasting a Multichannel Audio Stream to Terminals of Spectators Attending a Sports Event

Номер: US20210014627A1

Автор: Raphael Blouet, Slim ESSID

Принадлежит: Institut Mines Telecom IMT

The invention relates to a method for broadcasting a spatialized audio stream to terminals (TERM) of spectators attending a sports event. The method comprises the acquisition of a plurality of audio streams constituting a soundscape (SS). The soundscape (SS) is analyzed by a server (SERV) in order for the sound spatialization of the audio streams and of the playback thereof on terminals (TERM), depending both on the localization of the audio flows and also the position of the spectators.

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Номер записи: 90

09-01-2020 дата публикации

Speaker Position Determination Method, Speaker Position Determination System, and Audio Apparatus

Номер: US20200015002A1

Автор: Nakabayashi Kotaro, USUI Atsushi

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A speaker position determination system includes a server, wherein the server includes: a processor configured to: acquire a first reproduction sound output from a first speaker and a second reproduction sound output from a second speaker at the same timing as the first reproduction sound, which are picked up by a sound pickup device arranged at a position of a speaker to be determined; calculate a first time lag indicating a time lag from an output timing of the first reproduction sound until a pickup timing of the first reproduction sound and a second time lag indicating a time lag from an output timing of the second reproduction sound until a pickup timing of the second reproduction sound; and determine the position of the speaker based on the first time lag and the second time lag. 1. A speaker position determination method , comprising:acquiring a first reproduction sound output from a first speaker and a second reproduction sound output from a second speaker at the same timing as the first reproduction sound, which are picked up by a sound pickup device arranged at a position of a speaker to be determined;calculating a first time lag indicating a time lag from an output timing of the first reproduction sound until a pickup timing of the first reproduction sound and a second time lag indicating a time lag from an output timing of the second reproduction sound until a pickup timing of the second reproduction sound; anddetermining the position of the speaker based on the first time lag and the second time lag.2. The speaker position determination method according to claim 1 , wherein the first reproduction sound and the second reproduction sound each include any one of sounds of a plurality of channels claim 1 , which are included in one of music content and video content claim 1 , and are to be output at the same timing.3. The speaker position determination method according to claim 1 ,wherein the acquiring includes using the sound pickup device to acquire a ...

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Номер записи: 91

19-01-2017 дата публикации

Method Of Augmenting An Audio Content

Номер: US20170017460A1

Автор: TULL Graham

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A method of augmenting an ambiently experienced audio content is provided, the method comprises recording an acoustic audio signal from the ambiently experienced audio content; receiving a wireless signal comprising a first audio signal and a second audio signal, the wireless signal received using a first wireless communication system, wherein the first audio signal comprises sound that is also audible within the ambiently experienced audio content and the second audio signal comprises sound that is substantially inaudible within the ambiently experienced audio content; comparing the first audio signal with the acoustic audio signal to determine a delay between the acoustic audio signal and the first audio signal; delaying the second audio signal by the determined delay; and reproducing the delayed second audio signal at an audible volume, such that it is substantially synchronised with the ambiently experienced audio content. A device and system for augmenting the ambiently experienced audio content are also provided. 1. A method of augmenting an ambiently experienced audio content , the method comprising:recording an acoustic audio signal from the ambiently experienced audio content;receiving a wireless signal comprising a first audio signal and a second audio signal, the wireless signal received using a first wireless communication system, wherein the first audio signal comprises sound that is also audible within the ambiently experienced audio content and the second audio signal comprises sound that is substantially inaudible within the ambiently experienced audio content;comparing the first audio signal with the acoustic audio signal to determine a delay between the acoustic audio signal and the first audio signal;delaying the second audio signal by the determined delay; andreproducing the delayed second audio signal at an audible volume, such that it is substantially synchronised with the ambiently experienced audio content.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein ...

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Номер записи: 92

19-01-2017 дата публикации

Personal Audio Mixer

Номер: US20170017461A1

Автор: Graham Tull

Принадлежит: Power Chord Group Ltd, POWERCHORD GROUP Ltd

An audio mixer is provided comprising: an audio receiver configured to receive an audio signal comprising a plurality of audio channels and a controller comprising one or more modules configured to: receive an audio content setting from a user interface device, adjust the relative volumes of the audio channels according to the audio content setting to provide a plurality of adjusted audio channels and combine the adjusted audio channels to generate a custom audio content.

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Номер записи: 93

21-01-2016 дата публикации

Volume Control Assembly

Номер: US20160020741A1

Автор: Bell Paul

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A volume control assembly includes a housing that may be positioned proximate an external electronic device. A processor is coupled to the housing. A loud actuator is coupled to the housing and the processor. The loud actuator determines a maximum volume of an audio signal. A quiet actuator is coupled to the housing and the processor. The quiet actuator determines a minimum volume of the audio signal. An amplifier is coupled to the housing and the processor. The amplifier amplifies the audio signal above the minimum volume and below the maximum volume. An input is coupled to the housing, the processor and the external electronic device. The input receives the audio signal from the external electronic device. An output is coupled to the housing, the processor and the external electronic device. The audio signal is directed to the external electronic device between the minimum and maximum volume.

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Номер записи: 94

21-01-2016 дата публикации

PERSONALIZED ADJUSTMENT OF AN AUDIO DEVICE

Номер: US20160020744A1

Автор: Kok Hui Siew, Sui Tan Eng

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Described herein are apparatuses, systems and methods that facilitate user adjustment of an audio effect of an audio device to match the hearing sensitivity of the user. The user can tune the audio device with a minimum perceptible level unique to the user. The audio device can adjust the audio effect in accordance with the minimum perceptible level. For example, a loudness level can adjust automatically to ensure that the user maintains a perceptible loudness, adjusting according to environmental noise and according to the minimum perceptible level. Also described herein are apparatuses, systems and methods related to an audio device equipped with embedded audio sensors that can maximize a voice quality while minimizing the effects of noise.

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Номер записи: 95

21-01-2016 дата публикации

Speaker module, display device having a speaker module, audio adjustment system and control method thereof, and synchronization method for playing multi-language sound

Номер: US20160021454A1

Автор: Che-Wen Liu, Chen-Yi Liang, Jia-Hung Lee

Принадлежит: Wistron Corp

A display device having a speaker module includes a display, an ultrasonic speaker and an adjustment module. The speaker module includes at least one first speaker module and at least one second speaker module. The first speaker module is disposed at the display and adapted to emit a first ultrasonic wave. The second speaker module is disposed at the display and adapted to emit a second ultrasonic wave. The first ultrasonic wave and the second ultrasonic wave are intersected to form an audible region. The adjustment module is adapted to control the first speaker module and the second speaker module to rotate relative to the display, so as to drive the audible region to target a user.

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Номер записи: 96

19-01-2017 дата публикации

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT

Номер: US20170019636A1

Автор: GINGAWA Nobumasa, Goto Tomoyuki, Igarashi Kiyoto, Kitazawa Kazuki, Kuwata Koji, TAKAHASHI Masato, Uchiyama Hiroaki

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An information processing apparatus includes an imaging unit, a voice input unit, a cutting-out unit, a transmitting unit, an acquiring unit, and a cutting-out control unit. The voice input unit switches a sound pickup direction for voice. The cutting-out unit cuts out, as a cut-out image, a cutting-out area which is at least a part of an image captured by the imaging unit. The transmitting unit transmits video information including the cut-out image and voice data of voice input to the voice input unit. The acquiring unit acquires setting information including layout information indicating arrangement of seat areas at a time of a conference and priority information indicating a priority of each of the seat areas indicated by the layout information. The cutting-out control unit controls the sound pickup direction of the voice input unit and the cutting-out area of the cutting-out unit in accordance with the acquired setting information. 1. An information processing apparatus comprising:an imaging unit;a voice input unit configured to switch a sound pickup direction for voice;a cutting-out unit configured to cut out, as a cut-out image, a cutting-out area which is at least a part of an image captured by the imaging unit;a transmitting unit configured to transmit video information including the cut-out image and voice data of voice input to the voice input unit;an acquiring unit configured to acquire setting information including layout information indicating arrangement of seat areas at a time of a conference and priority information indicating a priority of each of the seat areas indicated by the layout information; anda cutting-out control unit configured to control the sound pickup direction of the voice input unit and the cutting-out area of the cutting-out unit in accordance with the acquired setting information.2. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein a plurality of input units having directionalities in mutually different ...

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Номер записи: 97

19-01-2017 дата публикации

INTEGRATED MONITORING CCTV, ABNORMALITY DETECTION APPARATUS, AND METHOD FOR OPERATING THE APPARATUS

Номер: US20170019639A1

Автор: Bae Young-Hoon

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Disclosed herein are an integrated monitoring CCTV, an abnormality detection apparatus, and a method for operating the apparatus. The abnormality detection apparatus includes a monitoring information collection unit for collecting monitoring information that includes location information, sound information and time information of a monitoring area from at least one integrated monitoring CCTV including multiple microphones; and an abnormal sound determination unit for determining whether an abnormality has occurred in the monitoring area, based on the sound information of the monitoring area, wherein the abnormality detection apparatus further comprises an explosion occurrence determination unit for, based on information about installation locations and installation directions of multiple integrated monitoring CCTVs transmitted from the multiple integrated monitoring CCTVs, generating a sensor matrix map for the multiple integrated monitoring CCTVs and calculating a location of occurrence of an abnormal sound based on the sensor matrix map when the abnormal sound occurs. 1. An abnormality detection apparatus , comprising:a monitoring information collection unit for collecting monitoring information that includes location information, sound information and time information of a monitoring area from at least one integrated monitoring Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) including multiple microphones; andan abnormal sound determination unit for determining whether an abnormality has occurred in the monitoring area, based on the sound information of the monitoring area,wherein the monitoring information includes information about an installation location and an installation direction of the integrated monitoring CCTV, andwherein the abnormality detection apparatus further comprises an explosion occurrence determination unit for, based on information about installation locations and installation directions of multiple integrated monitoring CCTVs transmitted from the multiple ...

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Номер записи: 98

19-01-2017 дата публикации

AUDIO ADAPTOR AND METHOD

Номер: US20170019736A1

Автор: DAIGLE Jonathan, HAY Noah, JR. William J., McIVER

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An audio adaptor and method of communication is provided. The audio adaptor includes a first connector for connecting to a source of audio, a second connector for connecting to a telephone, a third connector for connecting to an audio output device, and an attenuator connected to the first connector and the second connector. The method involves receiving a first audio signal at a line level from the source of audio, receiving a second audio signal at the line level from a telephone, transmitting the first audio signal and the second audio signal at the line level to an audio output device, attenuating the first audio signal from the line level to a microphone level and transmitting the attenuated first audio signal. 1. An audio adaptor comprising:a first connector for connecting to a source of audio, the first connector configured to receive a first audio signal at a line level from the source of audio;a second connector for connecting to a telephone, the second connector configured to receive, from the telephone, a second audio signal at the line level from the telephone and to transmit, to the telephone, the first audio signal at a microphone level;a third connector for connecting to an audio output device, the third connector configured to transmit the first audio signal and the second audio signal at the line level to the audio output device; andan attenuator connected to the first connector and the second connector, the attenuator for attenuating the first audio signal from the line level to the microphone level.2. The audio adaptor of claim 1 , wherein the attenuator comprises a voltage reducer to reduce a voltage of the first audio signal.3. The audio adaptor of claim 1 , further comprising a mixer in communication with the first connector claim 1 , the second connector and the third connector claim 1 , the mixer configured to combine the first audio signal received from the first connector and the second audio signal received from the second connector to ...

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Номер записи: 99

19-01-2017 дата публикации

METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR RECORDING IMPULSIVE SOUNDS

Номер: US20170019741A1

Автор: Aubin, Collins Paula P., Fischl Kate D., Gatewood Paul D., JR. David F., Lacirignola Joseph J., Malyska Nicolas, Maurer David C., Quatieri Thomas F., Smalt Christopher J., Vian Trina Rae

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Loud sounds with fast rise times, like gunfire and explosions, can cause noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL). Unfortunately, current models do not adequately explain how impulsive sounds cause NIHL, which makes it difficult to predict and prevent NIHL on battlefields and other hostile or rugged environments. Fortunately, the impulsive sounds experienced by soldiers and others working in rugged environments can be recorded using a compact, portable system that acquires, digitizes, and stores high-bandwidth audio data. An example of this system can be mounted on a helmet or other article and used to record hours of audio data at a bandwidth of 20 kHz or higher, which is broad enough to capture sounds with rise times less than 50 ms. An analog-to-digital converter (ADC) digitizes these broadband audio signals at rate of 40 kHz or higher to preserve the impulse information. A processor transfers the digitized samples from a buffer to a memory card for later retrieval using an interrupt-driven processing technique. 132-. (canceled)33. A system for distinguishing at least one of continuous noise and impulse noise in an environment , the system comprising:an array of sensors distributed in the environment, each sensor of the array to produce a separate analog signal representative of sound pressure at a location of that sensor, thereby resulting in a plurality of analog signals; sample each analog signal at a sampling rate equal to or greater than twice the reciprocal of a minimum impulse noise rise time in that analog signal and generate a separate digital signal, thereby resulting in a plurality of digital signals; and', 'sample the plurality of analog signals at a sampling rate equal to or greater than twice the reciprocal of a minimum impulse noise rise time in the plurality of analog signals and generate a combined digital signal;, 'at least one analog-to-digital converter (ADC), operably coupled to each sensor of the array, to identify a type of the at least one of the ...

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