Methods and apparatuses for adjusting a visual image based on an audio signal
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1. A method comprising:
- detecting a sound through a microphone device;
determining a location of the sound through the microphone device; and
automatically adjusting a visual device based on the location of the sound wherein the visual device is configured to view an area corresponding with the location of the sound.
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Abstract
In one embodiment, the methods and apparatuses detect a sound through a microphone device; determine a location of the sound through the microphone device; and automatically adjust a visual device based on the location of the sound wherein the visual device is configured to view an area corresponding with the location of the sound.
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1. A method comprising:
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detecting a sound through a microphone device;
determining a location of the sound through the microphone device; and
automatically adjusting a visual device based on the location of the sound wherein the visual device is configured to view an area corresponding with the location of the sound. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A method comprising:
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detecting a sound through a microphone array;
determining a location of the sound through the microphone array; and
automatically adjusting a visual device to capture an image wherein the image represents an area corresponding with the location of the sound. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 21)
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22. A system, comprising:
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a sound detection module configured for detecting a sound emanating from a location;
a view detection module configured for adjusting an image monitored by a visual device based on the location of the sound; and
a storage module configured to store the image. - View Dependent Claims (24, 25, 26)
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