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Failure detection apparatus, audio input/output module, emergency notification module, and failure detection method

US10659895B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 7, 2018
Grant dateMay 19, 2020
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Expiry dateAug 7, 2038

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04R29/00
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A failure detection apparatus includes: an output portion that outputs from an audio output device a confirmation signal having a frequency in a band other than the audible band; an input portion to which an input signal is inputted from an audio input device; and a failure detection portion that detects whether the audio output device and the audio input device are operating normally on the basis of the confirmation signal and the input signal.

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