Methods and apparatus for capturing audio signals based on a visual image
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1. A method comprising:
- detecting an initial listening zone wherein the initial listening zone represents an initial area monitored for sounds;
detecting a view of a visual device;
comparing the view of the visual with the initial area of the initial listening zone; and
adjusting the initial listening zone and forming the adjusted listening zone having an adjusted area based on comparing the view and the initial area.
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Abstract
In one embodiment, the methods and apparatuses detect an initial listening zone wherein the initial listening zone represents an initial area monitored for sounds; detect a view of a visual device; compare the view of the visual with the initial area of the initial listening zone; and adjust the initial listening zone and forming the adjusted listening zone having an adjusted area based on comparing the view and the initial area.
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24 Claims
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1. A method comprising:
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detecting an initial listening zone wherein the initial listening zone represents an initial area monitored for sounds;
detecting a view of a visual device;
comparing the view of the visual with the initial area of the initial listening zone; and
adjusting the initial listening zone and forming the adjusted listening zone having an adjusted area based on comparing the view and the initial area. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A method comprising:
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detecting an image from a visual device;
forming a listening zone configured to detect sounds emanating from an area associated with the image;
capturing sounds emanating from the listening zone; and
dynamically adjusting the listening zone based on the image. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20, 22)
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23. A system, comprising:
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an area detection module configured for detecting a listening zone wherein the listening zone is to be monitored for sounds;
a view detection module configured for detecting a view monitored by a visual device;
an area adjustment module configured for adjusting the listening zone based on the view; and
a sound detection module configured for detecting sounds emanating from the listening zone. - View Dependent Claims (24)
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