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Method and apparatus for adjusting audio for a user environment

US8285344B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 20, 2009
Grant dateOct 9, 2012
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Expiry dateSep 27, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04S7/302
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The method defines a user environment based on detected motion data and/or ambient noise data. The user environment is then used to apply an appropriate audio adjustment mode. In one embodiment, the user environment definition further includes location data. In one embodiment, the location data is obtained from one of: a global positioning system (GPS), and network triangulation.

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