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Activating functions in processing devices using encoded audio and detecting audio signatures

US9711153B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 11, 2015
Grant dateJul 18, 2017
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Expiry dateFeb 11, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04H2201/90
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Methods and apparatus for performing an action on a device based on audio are disclosed. An example method includes determining at a first device whether the audio includes a monitoring code indicating that the audio is to be monitored, generating a signature using a portion of the audio containing the monitoring code, and causing the action to be performed on a second device based on at least one of the monitoring code or the signature.

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