Communications device with sound masking system
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1. A communications device with a sound masking system comprising:
- a communications device having an audio input device adapted to capture a voice sound of a user;
a voice masking signal generator in communication with the audio input device and adapted to generate a masking signal capable of interfering with the ability of others in the area of the communications device to readily discern the voice sound of the user, the masking signal being at least partially derived from the voice sounds; and
at least one speaker in communication with the masking signal generator, the at least one speaker adapted to emit the masking signal.
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Abstract
A system and method for masking the voice of a user to provide privacy while the user is speaking. The system includes an audio input device that captures the voice sounds of a user. A masking signal generator is adapted to generate a masking signal that is at least partially derived from the voice sounds. One or more speakers are provided in order to emitting the masking signal. The system is particularly suited for use by persons seeking privacy while speaking on telephone.
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1. A communications device with a sound masking system comprising:
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a communications device having an audio input device adapted to capture a voice sound of a user;
a voice masking signal generator in communication with the audio input device and adapted to generate a masking signal capable of interfering with the ability of others in the area of the communications device to readily discern the voice sound of the user, the masking signal being at least partially derived from the voice sounds; and
at least one speaker in communication with the masking signal generator, the at least one speaker adapted to emit the masking signal. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A communications device with a voice masking system for use in a work environment, comprising:
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a communications device with an audio input device adapted to receive and transmit a voice sound of a user;
a voice masking system capable of generating and emitting an audible voice masking signal based on a user'"'"'s voice as detected by the audio input device of the communications device, the voice masking signal adapted to prevent others in the area of the user from readily discerning the voice sounds of the user; and
at least one speaker for emitting the voice making signal. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A method for masking the voice of a user, the method comprising:
- capturing a voice sound of a user with an audio input device;
generating a masking signal derived at least in part from the captured voice sounds, the masking signal capable of interfering with the ability of other users of the work environment to readily discern the voice sounds; and
emitting the masking signal into at least a portion of an area of the user. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20, 21)
- capturing a voice sound of a user with an audio input device;
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