Voyetra Turtle Beach, Inc. (20240348978). HEADSET FOR PRIVATE CONVERSATIONS simplified abstract
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HEADSET FOR PRIVATE CONVERSATIONS
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Richard Kulavik of San Jose CA (US)
HEADSET FOR PRIVATE CONVERSATIONS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240348978 titled 'HEADSET FOR PRIVATE CONVERSATIONS
The patent application describes an electronic device that can switch between a scrambling mode and a non-scrambling mode while processing chat audio and microphone audio for a player in an online multiplayer game.
- The device can transmit microphone audio without scrambling in non-scrambling mode.
- In scrambling mode, the device can scramble the microphone audio before transmission.
- The device can select a scrambling key based on the player's role in the game, indicating which team they belong to.
- The player's role determines the scrambling key used for the microphone audio.
Potential Applications: This technology can be used in online multiplayer games to enhance communication and strategy among players by providing secure and private voice chat capabilities.
Problems Solved: This technology addresses the need for secure communication in online multiplayer games, ensuring that only team members can understand each other's voice chat.
Benefits: Enhanced privacy and security in voice chat during online multiplayer games. Improved coordination and strategy among team members. Reduced risk of eavesdropping or interference from opposing teams.
Commercial Applications: This technology can be valuable for game developers looking to enhance the multiplayer experience in their games, as well as for companies developing communication devices for online gaming.
Prior Art: Prior art related to this technology may include patents or research on secure communication methods in online multiplayer games, as well as voice chat encryption techniques.
Frequently Updated Research: Researchers may be exploring advancements in voice chat encryption and secure communication methods for online gaming, which could be relevant to this technology.
Questions about the Technology: 1. How does the device determine the player's role in the game to select the scrambling key? 2. What are the potential implications of this technology for the future of online multiplayer gaming?
Original Abstract Submitted
an electronic device may be configurable to operate in a scrambling mode and a non-scrambling mode while processing chat audio and microphone audio for a first player participating in an online multiplayer game. while operating in the non-scrambling mode, the electronic device may be configured to transmit the microphone audio without scrambling the microphone audio. while operating in the scrambling mode, the electronic device may be configured to scramble the microphone audio and transmit the scrambled microphone audio. the electronic device may be operable to select a scrambling key used to scramble the microphone audio based on a signal received by the electronic device that indicates a role of the player in the online multiplayer game. the role of the player may correspond to which of two or more opposing teams the first player is a member of in the online multiplayer game.
