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Pivotable acoustic devices

US11599190B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 23, 2021
Grant dateMar 7, 2023
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Expiry dateJun 23, 2041

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04R2201/025
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

In an example, an electronic device may include a housing and a first acoustic device pivotally disposed in the housing. The first acoustic device may move between a first position within the housing and a second position outside the housing. The first acoustic device may direct an acoustic signal in a direction. Further, the electronic device may include a camera to capture an image of an area in front of the electronic device. Furthermore, the electronic device may include a processor operatively coupled to the camera and the first acoustic device. The processor may determine a location of a facial feature of an operator using the captured image. Further, the processor may control an angle of rotation of the first acoustic device relative to the housing based on the location of the facial feature to modify the direction of the acoustic signal.

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