Privacy with extra-aural speakers
US11809774B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 2, 2020 |
| Grant date | Nov 7, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 2, 2040 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04S7/304
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method performed by a processor of a computer system including a headset that is to be worn on a head of a user. The method drives a speaker of the headset with an input audio signal to output sound into an environment. The method determines that the speaker is at least partially covered with a cupped hand. In response to determining that the speaker is at least partially covered with the cupped hand, applying a gain to the input audio signal to reduce an output sound level of the speaker.
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