Audio capture with multiple microphones
US10856075B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 7, 2017 |
| Grant date | Dec 1, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 7, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04S2400/15
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus including at least one processor and at least one memory including computer program code configured to: when the apparatus is in a voice phone call mode of sound capture, output a signal from a first microphone as a primary speech signal, and select one or more second microphones to output a noise reduction signal, where the apparatus comprises at least two of the second microphones, and where selection of the one or more second microphones is based at least partially upon a determined use of the apparatus being either a handportable or an integrated handsfree use; and/or when the apparatus is in a multi-media mode of sound capture select one or more of the microphones to output audio signals based upon both a determined type of sound capture feature being used by the apparatus and based upon a determined orientation of the apparatus.
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