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Computer apparatus and method implementing sound detection to recognize an activity

US10978093B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateDec 18, 2019
Grant dateApr 13, 2021
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Expiry dateDec 18, 2039

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04R29/004
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A computing device, the computing device comprising a processor configured to: receive audio information relating to one or more non-verbal sounds captured by a microphone in an environment of a user; receive motion information that is based on motion sensor data captured by a motion sensor, said motion information relating to motion of said user in the environment; process the audio information and the motion information to recognise an activity of said user; and output an activity recognition notification indicating said activity.

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