Systems And Arrangements For Controlling Audio Levels Based On User Selectable Parameters
First Claim
1. A method for controlling audio comprising:
- receiving a first user selection for an alternate mode of an audio device;
monitoring at least one parameter related to an audio output according to a second user selection;
comparing the monitored at least one parameter to a predetermined threshold; and
automatically switching the audio device from a current mode to the alternate mode based on the comparing.
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Abstract
Methods and arrangements for controlling audio levels according to user selectable features are disclosed. The system can receive a user selection for an alternate mode for audio device. A monitor can monitor audio levels in a physical area and the system can automatically switch an audio device from a current mode to the alternate mode when the monitored audio level exceeds a predetermined threshold. The alternate mode can provide a higher audio level or volume than the current mode. The alternate mode can also be a closed caption mode, a record mode, and a transcript mode to name a few. Thus, when the ambient sound level reaches a predetermined level many audio devices can change modes based on user configured instructions.
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20 Claims
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1. A method for controlling audio comprising:
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receiving a first user selection for an alternate mode of an audio device; monitoring at least one parameter related to an audio output according to a second user selection; comparing the monitored at least one parameter to a predetermined threshold; and automatically switching the audio device from a current mode to the alternate mode based on the comparing. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. An apparatus for controlling audio comprising:
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a user input device to accept at least one user setting for controlling audio; an audio level detector to measure an audio level; a compare module to compare the measured audio level with a predetermined audio level; and a decision module to determine a mode change of at least one audio device based on the measured audio level exceeding the predetermined level. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A computer program product comprising a computer useable medium having a computer readable program, wherein the computer readable program when executed on a computer causes the computer to:
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receive a user selection for at least a first mode and a second mode of at least one audio device; monitor audio levels in an assigned area; and automatically switching a mode of the at least one audio device from a first mode to a second mode based on the monitored audio level exceeding a predetermined threshold. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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