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Device agnostic audio path sealing

US11114081B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 20, 2020
Grant dateSep 7, 2021
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Expiry dateJan 20, 2040

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04K2203/34
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

In accordance with some embodiments, an apparatus that seals the audio path of an enclosed device is provided. The apparatus includes a first housing portion and a second housing portion, when mated, are arranged to enclose a device, where a surface of the second housing portion is arranged to impart pressure on the device toward the first housing portion. The apparatus further includes a first supporting portion disposed along one side of the first housing portion and arranged to support the device. The apparatus also includes a first liner disposed in the first housing portion and arranged to form a first cavity, where the first cavity is adjacent to the first supporting portion. The apparatus further includes a noise generator operable to provide noise signal stream and a first audio output device coupled to the noise generator operable to output first masking signals to the first cavity.

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