Near-end listening intelligibility enhancement
First Claim
1. A method, comprising:
- outputting acoustic signals via a speaker of an electronic device;
obtaining, via a microphone, input audio corresponding to ambient noise in proximity of a user of the electronic device;
processing the input audio to determine ambient noise data;
adaptively controlling the outputting of the acoustic signals, based on the determined ambient noise data, to enhance listening intelligibility;
wherein the adaptively controlling of the outputting of the acoustic signals comprises applying dynamic time-scale modification to the acoustic signals; and
wherein the applying of the dynamic time-scale modification comprises adjustments at least one of a speed and a duration of the acoustic signals without affecting a pitch of the acoustic signals.
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Abstract
Methods and systems are provided for enhancing listening intelligibility in electronic devices. A vibration sensor may be used to generate feedback corresponding to vibrations caused by the outputting of the acoustic signals, and the feedback may be used in adjusting the listening intelligibility stage. In some instances, a microphone may be used to obtain audio input corresponding to ambient noise affecting intelligibility of audio outputted, as acoustic signals, via a speaker, to a user. The audio input may be used to control a listening intelligibility stage applied to audio content when the acoustic signals are generated for outputting by the speaker. In particular, the listening intelligibility stage may comprise application of dynamic time-scale modifications.
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31 Claims
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1. A method, comprising:
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outputting acoustic signals via a speaker of an electronic device; obtaining, via a microphone, input audio corresponding to ambient noise in proximity of a user of the electronic device; processing the input audio to determine ambient noise data; adaptively controlling the outputting of the acoustic signals, based on the determined ambient noise data, to enhance listening intelligibility; wherein the adaptively controlling of the outputting of the acoustic signals comprises applying dynamic time-scale modification to the acoustic signals; and wherein the applying of the dynamic time-scale modification comprises adjustments at least one of a speed and a duration of the acoustic signals without affecting a pitch of the acoustic signals. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A system, comprising:
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a speaker of an electronic device that is configured to output acoustic signals; a microphone that is configured to obtain input audio corresponding to ambient noise in proximity of a user of the electronic device; at least one processor that is configured to process the input audio to determine ambient noise data; and an output controller circuit that is configured to adaptively control the outputting of the acoustic signals based on the determined ambient noise data, to enhance listening intelligibility;
wherein the adaptively control of the outputting of the acoustic signals comprises applying dynamic time-scale modification to the acoustic signals; and
wherein the applying of the dynamic time-scale modification comprises adjustments at least one of a speed and a duration of the acoustic signals without affecting a pitch of the acoustic signals. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31)
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