Methods and devices for managing transmission of synchronized audio based on user location
US11019440B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 20, 2020 |
| Grant date | May 25, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 20, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04R2430/01
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method, device, and computer program product for managing transmission of synchronized audio are provided. The method obtains audio test signal (ATS) data based on ATS broadcasts between a group of digital personal assistant (DPA) devices in an environment. The method determines an audible transmission characteristic of interest (COI), with respect to multiple different combinations of the DPA devices from the group of DPA devices, based on the ATS data. The method generates a baseline audio map (BAM) for the group of DPA devices based on the audible transmission COI. The BAM includes compensatory audio settings for locations in the environment. The method configures, for a select location within the environment, one or more current compensatory audio settings for active DPA devices of the group of DPA devices to manage transmission of synchronized audio content at the select location based, at least in part, on the BAM.
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