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Method and system for using an audio transducer as both an input and output device in full duplex operation

US7043028B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 21, 2001
Grant dateMay 9, 2006
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Expiry dateApr 1, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04R2499/11
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and system for using an audio transducer as both an input device and an output device is disclosed. The method and system include digitally modulating a primary input signal for driving the transducer as an output device, sampling an output signal generated from the transducer during off times of the modulated signal, and determining an input signal from the sampled output signal.

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