Method and system for operating a bi-directional audio device with an external speaker
US12095952B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 27, 2021 |
| Grant date | Sep 17, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 9, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04S7/305
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
In some examples, an apparatus comprises: a housing; an internal speaker housed within the housing; an internal microphone housed within the housing; an interface; and a controller configured to: receive, using the internal microphone, ingress audio signals; output, using the internal speaker, first egress audio signals at a first power level when the internal microphone receives the ingress audio signals; detect that an external speaker is connected to the interface; based on detecting that the external speaker is connected to the interface, disable the internal microphone; and output, using the external speaker, second egress audio signals when the internal microphone receives the ingress audio signals, the second egress audio signals being output at a second power level higher than the first power level.
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