Method and apparatus for generating directional sound
US9268471B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 9, 2014 |
| Grant date | Feb 23, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 9, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M1/6008
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method of directing sound in a mobile device equipped with a directional speaker includes determining a location of a target in relation to the mobile device, and adjusting a direction of sound output from the directional speaker toward the target, based on the location of the target. An apparatus for generating directional sound includes a directional speaker configured to control a direction in which sound is output, and a controller configured to determine a location of a target in relation to the mobile device, and adjust a direction of sound output from the directional speaker toward the target, based on the location of the target. Other embodiments are also disclosed.
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