17454881. DYNAMIC MITIGATION OF FAN NOISE DURING E-CONFERENCE BASED ON REAL-TIME AND RETROACTIVE DATA simplified abstract (International Business Machines Corporation)

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DYNAMIC MITIGATION OF FAN NOISE DURING E-CONFERENCE BASED ON REAL-TIME AND RETROACTIVE DATA

Organization Name

International Business Machines Corporation

Inventor(s)

Clement Decrop of Arlington VA (US)

Zachary A. Silverstein of Georgetown TX (US)

Martin G. Keen of Cary NC (US)

John M. Ganci, Jr. of Raleigh NC (US)

DYNAMIC MITIGATION OF FAN NOISE DURING E-CONFERENCE BASED ON REAL-TIME AND RETROACTIVE DATA - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17454881 titled 'DYNAMIC MITIGATION OF FAN NOISE DURING E-CONFERENCE BASED ON REAL-TIME AND RETROACTIVE DATA

Simplified Explanation

The abstract describes a method, computer system, and computer program product for reducing computer fan noise during e-conference calls. Here is a simplified explanation of the abstract:

  • The technology retrieves a baseline profile for a user participating in a real-time e-conference call.
  • It identifies the hardware and software metrics of the user's computing device.
  • Based on the baseline profile and identified metrics, it calculates a current fan noise score for the call.
  • It determines if the fan noise score is above a threshold value.
  • If the score is above the threshold and the device is not at risk of damage, it limits the operation of one or more fans.

Potential applications of this technology:

  • E-conference platforms and applications can integrate this technology to reduce fan noise during calls.
  • It can be used in video conferencing systems to improve audio quality by minimizing background noise.
  • Gaming platforms can utilize this technology to reduce fan noise during online gaming sessions.

Problems solved by this technology:

  • Fan noise can be distracting and affect the audio quality during e-conference calls.
  • Excessive fan noise can disrupt the flow of communication and make it difficult for participants to hear each other.

Benefits of this technology:

  • Improved audio quality during e-conference calls by reducing fan noise.
  • Enhanced user experience by minimizing distractions caused by fan noise.
  • Protection of computing devices from potential damage by limiting fan operation when not necessary.


Original Abstract Submitted

According to one embodiment, a method, computer system, and computer program product for mitigating computer fan noise. The embodiment may include retrieving a previously generated baseline profile for a user participating in a real-time e-conference call via a computing device. The embodiment may include identifying real-time hardware and software metrics of the computing device. The embodiment may include calculating a current fan indicative noise (FIN) score for the call based on the baseline profile and the identified metrics. The embodiment may include determining whether the current FIN score is above a threshold value. In response to determining that the FIN score is above a threshold value, the embodiment may include determining whether the computing device is at risk of damage. In response to determining that the computing device is not at risk of damage, the embodiment may include limiting operation of one or more fans of the computing device.

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