Samsung electronics co., ltd. (20240203437). ELECTRONIC DEVICE FOR OUTPUTTING SOUND AND OPERATING METHOD THEREOF simplified abstract

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ELECTRONIC DEVICE FOR OUTPUTTING SOUND AND OPERATING METHOD THEREOF

Organization Name

samsung electronics co., ltd.

Inventor(s)

Jaemo Yang of Suwon-si (KR)

Sangeun Kim of Suwon-si (KR)

Hangil Moon of Suwon-si (KR)

Soonho Baek of Suwon-si (KR)

Gunwoo Lee of Suwon-si (KR)

ELECTRONIC DEVICE FOR OUTPUTTING SOUND AND OPERATING METHOD THEREOF - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240203437 titled 'ELECTRONIC DEVICE FOR OUTPUTTING SOUND AND OPERATING METHOD THEREOF

Simplified Explanation: This patent application describes an electronic device that can predict and eliminate reverberation in a speech signal uttered by a user.

Key Features and Innovation:

  • Electronic device with a vibration sensor and a microphone
  • Memory storing instructions for processing speech signals
  • Processor predicts reverberation information based on speech and vibration signals
  • Eliminates reverberation from speech signal using predicted information

Potential Applications: This technology can be used in:

  • Communication devices
  • Hearing aids
  • Audio recording equipment

Problems Solved:

  • Improves speech clarity in noisy environments
  • Enhances user experience in communication devices
  • Reduces background noise in audio recordings

Benefits:

  • Clearer speech transmission
  • Improved audio quality
  • Enhanced user satisfaction

Commercial Applications: Potential commercial uses include:

  • Consumer electronics industry
  • Audio equipment manufacturers
  • Communication technology companies

Prior Art: Prior art related to this technology may include research on speech signal processing and noise reduction techniques in audio devices.

Frequently Updated Research: Stay updated on advancements in speech signal processing, noise reduction algorithms, and vibration sensor technology for potential improvements in this technology.

Questions about the Technology: 1. How does the electronic device predict reverberation information? 2. What are the potential limitations of eliminating reverberation from speech signals?


Original Abstract Submitted

an electronic device includes a vibration sensor; a microphone; memory storing at least one instruction; and at least one processor, wherein the at least one processor is configured to execute the at least one instruction to: receive, via the microphone, a speech signal including reverberation uttered by a user, receive, via the vibration sensor, a vibration signal related to the speech signal, transmitted through at least a portion of a body of the user, predict reverberation information based on the speech signal and the vibration signal, and eliminate the reverberation included in the speech signal based on the predicted reverberation information.