GN Audio A/S (20240235509). AUDIO DEVICE WITH MICROPHONE AND MEDIA MIXING simplified abstract
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AUDIO DEVICE WITH MICROPHONE AND MEDIA MIXING
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Inventor(s)
Edgar Christian of London (GB)
Sohejl Zabetian of Berlin (DE)
AUDIO DEVICE WITH MICROPHONE AND MEDIA MIXING - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240235509 titled 'AUDIO DEVICE WITH MICROPHONE AND MEDIA MIXING
The abstract describes an audio device with an interface, memory, and processors that process microphone and media input signals to provide an audio output signal.
- Obtain microphone input signal
- Obtain media input signal
- Process microphone input signal for microphone output signal
- Provide audio output signal based on microphone output signal
- Determine microphone gain and apply it to the microphone input signal
- Estimate loudness of input signals and calculate averages to determine gains for processing
Key Features and Innovation: - The device processes microphone and media input signals to provide an optimized audio output signal. - It dynamically adjusts microphone gain based on input signal loudness and averages, improving overall audio quality.
Potential Applications: - This technology can be used in audio recording devices, communication systems, and sound processing equipment. - It can enhance voice clarity in video conferencing, recording studios, and public address systems.
Problems Solved: - Ensures consistent audio quality by dynamically adjusting microphone gain. - Improves user experience by optimizing audio output based on input signal characteristics.
Benefits: - Enhanced audio quality in various applications. - Automatic adjustment of microphone gain for optimal performance. - Improved user experience with clear and balanced audio output.
Commercial Applications: - "Dynamic Microphone Gain Adjustment Technology for Enhanced Audio Quality in Recording Devices and Communication Systems"
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the device determine the microphone gain based on input signal characteristics? 2. What are the potential market implications of this technology in audio recording and communication industries?
Original Abstract Submitted
an audio device comprising an interface, a memory, and one or more processors is disclosed, wherein the one or more processors are configured to: obtain a microphone input signal; obtain a media input signal; process the microphone input signal for provision of a microphone output signal; and provide an audio output signal based on the microphone output signal, wherein to process the microphone input signal comprises to: determine a microphone gain; and apply the microphone gain to the microphone input signal for provision of the microphone output signal, and wherein to determine the microphone gain comprises: estimate a first loudness of the microphone input signal; determine a first primary average based on the first loudness; estimate a second loudness of the media input signal; determine a second average based on the second loudness; determine a first gain based on the first primary average and the second average; determine a first secondary average based on the first loudness; determine a second gain based on the first secondary average and the second average; and determine the microphone gain based on the first gain and the second gain.
