System and method for automatic setup of audio coverage area
US12335697B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 6, 2023 |
| Grant date | Jun 17, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 25, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04S2400/15
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Embodiments include an audio system comprising a plurality of microphones disposed in an environment, wherein the plurality of microphones is configured to detect one or more audio sources, and generate location data indicating a location of each of the one or more audio sources relative to the plurality of microphones; and at least one processor communicatively coupled to the plurality of microphones, wherein the at least one processor is configured to receive the location data from the plurality of microphones, and define a plurality of audio pick-up regions in the environment based on the location data, the plurality of audio pick-up regions comprising a first audio pick-up region and a second audio pick-up region, wherein the plurality of microphones are configured to deploy a first lobe within the first audio pick-up region and a second lobe within the second audio pick-up region.
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