Computer communications using acoustic signals
US7480692B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 25, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jan 20, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 25, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06Q20/32
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method of communicating with an electronic device. The method includes providing an electronic device having an audible sound receiving and generating sub-system including a microphone, transmitting from a source at least one acoustic signal encoded with information, receiving said at least one acoustic signal by said microphone and determining a spatial position, distance or movement of the microphone relative to the source, responsive to the received at least one signal.
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