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Sound collection environment deciding device, sound processing device, electronic appliance, sound collection environment deciding method and sound processing method

US8050142B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 4, 2008
Grant dateNov 1, 2011
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Expiry dateFeb 15, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N23/634
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A sound collection environment deciding device for deciding whether the sound was collected in air or in water by utilizing an audio signal of collected sound is provided. Methods of Utilizing the audio signal of collected sound include, for instance, utilizing a difference of frequency characteristics between in-air and in-water of the audio signal of collected sound, utilizing a difference of propagation characteristics between in-air and in-water of the audio signal of collected sound, or the like.

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