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Method to use acoustic signals for computer communications

US7383297B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateOct 1, 1999
Grant dateJun 3, 2008
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Expiry dateOct 1, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06Q20/32
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method of communicating with an electronic device, comprising: providing a computer having an audible sound receiving and generating sub-system including a microphone; transmitting from a source at least one ultrasonic acoustic signal, encoded with information to the computer; and receiving said at least one signal by said microphone, to be detected by said computer. Preferably, the ultrasonic frequency used is below 50 kHz.

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