Combined microphone and lighting device and computing device having same
US10028045B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 27, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jul 17, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 27, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04R2499/15
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A computing device may include a multi-functional port in a base housing of the device. The multi-functional port may include an audio input device that can receive and process external audio input signals through an opening in the base housing. The multi-functional port may include a light source that can output light through the opening in the base housing. The multi-functional port may include a microphone boot. The microphone boot may guide external audio input signals into to the audio input device for processing. The microphone boot may also guide light, emitted by the light source, out of the base housing.
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