Voice input in a multimedia console environment
US7931537B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 24, 2005 |
| Grant date | Apr 26, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 6, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63F2300/6063
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Apparatus and methods are provided for enabling a microphone module that connects to a headset jack on a game controller. The microphone may include directional or omni-directional microphone element(s) that pick up voice input from people near a peripheral, such as a game controller, but reject background sounds from the room. User controls may also be available to set the microphone gain level, either manually or automatically, and/or to mute or unmute the microphone. The microphone of the invention can be used on a wired or wireless game controller. When used with a wireless game controller, wireless microphone capabilities and freedom of movement are provided without headdress requirements imposed by headsets.
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