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Method and system for directional enhancement of sound using small microphone arrays

US9271077B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 17, 2013
Grant dateFeb 23, 2016
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Expiry dateMay 28, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04R2499/13
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Herein provided is a method and system for directional enhancement of a microphone array comprising at least two microphones by analysis of the phase angle of the coherence between at least two microphones. The method can further include communicating directional data with the microphone signal to a secondary device, and adjusting at least one parameter of the device in view of the directional data. Other embodiments are disclosed.

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