Detection of device configuration
US8472633B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 15, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jun 25, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 1, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04R29/001
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Devices connected with a computer system are interrogated to detect whether they are configured and functioning. In an audio device implementation, a known audio sample is output to a loudspeaker. If the loudspeaker is properly configured and functional, an attached microphone will capture the sound corresponding to the audio sample generated by the loudspeaker. If sound corresponding to the audio sample is detected, an indication is provided to the user that the microphone and loudspeaker are operational. If no sound corresponding to the audio sample is detected, an indication is provided to the user that the loudspeaker is not enabled and additional configuration is required.
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