Audio circuit and method for detecting sound activity
US10908670B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 26, 2017 |
| Grant date | Feb 2, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 28, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02D30/50
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A circuit for sound activity detection includes a transducer (106) adapted to generate an electrical signal based on detected sound; a variable gain amplifier adapted to amplify the electrical signal to generate an amplified electrical signal; a comparator adapted to compare the amplified electrical signal with at least one first threshold level to generate a comparison signal indicating comparator events; and a control circuit adapted to generate, based on the comparison signal, a gain control signal for controlling the gain of the variable gain amplifier, and a sound activity alert signal indicating the detection of sound activity.
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