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Methods and apparatus for capturing audio signals based on a visual image

  • US 8,139,793 B2
  • Filed: 05/04/2006
  • Issued: 03/20/2012
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/27/2003
  • Status: Active Grant
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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 by at least one microphone;

    detecting a view of a visual device;

    comparing the view of the visual device with the initial area of the initial listening zone; and

    adjusting the initial listening zone and forming an adjusted listening zone having an adjusted area monitored for sounds by at least one microphone based on comparing the view and the initial area.

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