17818652. METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CONTEXT-DEPENDENT AUTOMATIC VOLUME COMPENSATION simplified abstract (Apple Inc.)

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METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CONTEXT-DEPENDENT AUTOMATIC VOLUME COMPENSATION

Organization Name

Apple Inc.

Inventor(s)

Ronald J. Guglielmone, Jr. of Redwood City CA (US)

Christopher T. Eubank of Santa Barbara CA (US)

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CONTEXT-DEPENDENT AUTOMATIC VOLUME COMPENSATION - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17818652 titled 'METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CONTEXT-DEPENDENT AUTOMATIC VOLUME COMPENSATION

Simplified Explanation

The abstract describes a method performed by a programmed processor of an electronic device. The device obtains an audio signal and a microphone signal from one or more microphones that capture audio from the device's environment. It determines the context of the device and selects a volume compensation model based on this context. The audio signal is then processed using the selected model and the microphone signal, and the processed audio is played through the device's speakers.

  • The device obtains audio and microphone signals from its environment.
  • It determines the context of the device.
  • A volume compensation model is selected based on the determined context.
  • The audio signal is processed using the selected model and the microphone signal.
  • The processed audio is played through the device's speakers.

Potential Applications

  • This technology can be applied in smartphones, tablets, or other electronic devices with speakers and microphones.
  • It can be used in voice assistants or virtual assistants to enhance audio quality and adjust volume based on the device's surroundings.
  • It can be utilized in smart home devices to optimize audio playback based on the room's acoustics.

Problems Solved

  • The technology solves the problem of inconsistent audio quality and volume levels in different environments.
  • It addresses the challenge of adapting audio playback to various contexts without manual adjustments.
  • It solves the issue of suboptimal audio performance in noisy or acoustically challenging environments.

Benefits

  • Improved audio quality and intelligibility in different environments.
  • Automatic adjustment of volume levels based on the device's context.
  • Enhanced user experience with optimized audio playback.
  • Reduction of background noise interference in audio output.


Original Abstract Submitted

A method performed by a programmed processor of an electronic device. The device obtains an audio signal, obtains, using one or more microphones, a microphone signal that includes audio of an environment in which the electronic device is located. The device determines a context of the device, and selects a volume compensation model from several models based on the determined context. The device processes the audio signal according to the selected volume compensation model and the microphone signal, and uses the processed audio signal to drive one or more speakers of the device.

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