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Methods and apparatus for suppressing ambient noise using multiple audio signals

US8812309B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 25, 2008
Grant dateAug 19, 2014
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Expiry dateJan 26, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04R2499/11
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for suppressing ambient noise using multiple audio signals may include providing at least two audio signals captured by at least two electro-acoustic transducers. The at least two audio signals may include desired audio and ambient noise. The method may also include performing beamforming on the at least two audio signals in order to obtain a desired audio reference signal that is separate from a noise reference signal.

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