Multi-orientation playback device microphones
US9743204B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 30, 2016 |
| Grant date | Aug 22, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 30, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04S7/301
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Aspects of a multi-orientation playback device including at least one microphone array are discussed. A method may include determining an orientation of the playback device which includes at least one microphone array and determining at least one microphone training response for the playback device from a plurality of microphone training responses based on the orientation of the playback device. The at least one microphone array can detect a sound input, and the location information of a source of the sound input can be determined based on the at least one microphone training response and the detected sound input. Based on the location information of the source, the directional focus of the at least one microphone array can be adjusted, and the sound input can be captured based on the adjusted directional focus.
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