System and method for controlling volume
US10084423B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 21, 2017 |
| Grant date | Sep 25, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 21, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04R2430/01
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Systems and methods provide a solution to a common nuisance of loud background noise encountered when watching television, allowing the issue to be solved with little or no user interaction. Systems and methods automatically modulate device volume based on background noise level. The systems and methods record a background level of noise, and if that background level of noise increases, the systems and methods automatically increase the content volume which had been set by the user. Exceptions are made for brief sounds or for viewer conversations.
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