GB2597009B - Microphone configurations for eyewear devices, systems, apparatuses, and methods - Google Patents

Microphone configurations for eyewear devices, systems, apparatuses, and methods Download PDF

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GB2597009B
GB2597009B GB2115400.0A GB202115400A GB2597009B GB 2597009 B GB2597009 B GB 2597009B GB 202115400 A GB202115400 A GB 202115400A GB 2597009 B GB2597009 B GB 2597009B
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Fan Dashen
Chen Xi
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    • H04R2460/00—Details of hearing devices, i.e. of ear- or headphones covered by H04R1/10 or H04R5/033 but not provided for in any of their subgroups, or of hearing aids covered by H04R25/00 but not provided for in any of its subgroups
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    • H04R25/43—Electronic input selection or mixing based on input signal analysis, e.g. mixing or selection between microphone and telecoil or between microphones with different directivity characteristics

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  • Ophthalmology & Optometry (AREA)
  • General Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • Optics & Photonics (AREA)
  • Circuit For Audible Band Transducer (AREA)
  • Stereophonic Arrangements (AREA)
  • Helmets And Other Head Coverings (AREA)
  • Details Of Audible-Bandwidth Transducers (AREA)
  • Obtaining Desirable Characteristics In Audible-Bandwidth Transducers (AREA)
  • Eyeglasses (AREA)
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