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Method and electronic device for tracking audio

US9928846B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 11, 2014
Grant dateMar 27, 2018
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Expiry dateOct 2, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04R2410/01
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and an electronic device for tracking audio are provided. The method includes generating video data by obtaining an external image; extracting an object included in the image from the video data; and controlling an audio reception unit to receive an audio signal based on the extracted object. The electronic device includes a video processing unit configured to generate video data by obtaining an external image; an audio reception unit configured to receive an audio signal; and a controller configured to extract an object included in the image from the video data, and control the audio reception unit based on the extracted object.

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