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IMAGING APPARATUS
20200296279 · 2020-09-17 ·

An imaging apparatus includes: an imager configured to capture a subject image to generate image data; an audio input device configured to receive audio data indicating sound during; a detector configured to detect a subject and a its type based on the image data generated by the imager; an audio processor configured to process the audio data received by the audio input device based on the type of subject detected by the detector; and an operation member configured to set a target type to be processed by the audio processor among a plurality of types including first and second types different from each other, based on a user operation, wherein the audio processor is configured to process the audio data to emphasize or suppress specific sound corresponding to the target type in audio data received when a subject of the target type is detected in the image data.

IMAGING APPARATUS
20200296279 · 2020-09-17 ·

An imaging apparatus includes: an imager configured to capture a subject image to generate image data; an audio input device configured to receive audio data indicating sound during; a detector configured to detect a subject and a its type based on the image data generated by the imager; an audio processor configured to process the audio data received by the audio input device based on the type of subject detected by the detector; and an operation member configured to set a target type to be processed by the audio processor among a plurality of types including first and second types different from each other, based on a user operation, wherein the audio processor is configured to process the audio data to emphasize or suppress specific sound corresponding to the target type in audio data received when a subject of the target type is detected in the image data.

Playback system, control device, control method, and program

A control device includes a first communication circuit, a microphone, and a first control circuit. The first control circuit: acquires background noise in the room through the microphone and calculates a signal level of the background noise; transmits, to a playback device, a first control signal directing playback of a first test signal through a loudspeaker; acquires the first test signal through the microphone and calculates a signal level of the acquired first test signal; estimates a signal level of a second test signal using the signal level of the first test signal as a reference; increases a set value of a sound volume of the second test signal when a signal level obtained by subtracting a predetermined value from the estimated signal level of the second test signal is less than or equal to the signal level of the background noise; transmits, to the playback device, a second control signal directing playback of the second test signal through the loudspeaker; acquires the second test signal through the microphone, calculates a frequency response of the room, and calculates a correction coefficient based on the calculated frequency response; and transmits a third control signal including the calculated correction coefficient to the playback device.

Playback system, control device, control method, and program

A control device includes a first communication circuit, a microphone, and a first control circuit. The first control circuit: acquires background noise in the room through the microphone and calculates a signal level of the background noise; transmits, to a playback device, a first control signal directing playback of a first test signal through a loudspeaker; acquires the first test signal through the microphone and calculates a signal level of the acquired first test signal; estimates a signal level of a second test signal using the signal level of the first test signal as a reference; increases a set value of a sound volume of the second test signal when a signal level obtained by subtracting a predetermined value from the estimated signal level of the second test signal is less than or equal to the signal level of the background noise; transmits, to the playback device, a second control signal directing playback of the second test signal through the loudspeaker; acquires the second test signal through the microphone, calculates a frequency response of the room, and calculates a correction coefficient based on the calculated frequency response; and transmits a third control signal including the calculated correction coefficient to the playback device.

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING AN ACTUATOR
20200253379 · 2020-08-13 ·

A system and computer implemented method for controlling an actuator in a reclining seat. A plurality of actuators are provided in a reclining seat, each actuator moving at least one portion of the reclining seat. Voltage spike pulses are generated as each actuator moves the at least one portion of the reclining seat. Voltage spike pulses of each actuator motor are counted as each actuator moves, and a configuration of the reclining seat is stored in a memory associated with the reclining seat.

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING AN ACTUATOR
20200253379 · 2020-08-13 ·

A system and computer implemented method for controlling an actuator in a reclining seat. A plurality of actuators are provided in a reclining seat, each actuator moving at least one portion of the reclining seat. Voltage spike pulses are generated as each actuator moves the at least one portion of the reclining seat. Voltage spike pulses of each actuator motor are counted as each actuator moves, and a configuration of the reclining seat is stored in a memory associated with the reclining seat.

VOLUME ADJUSTING METHOD, DEVICE, AND TERMINAL DEVICE
20200213732 · 2020-07-02 ·

The present disclosure provides a volume adjusting method, a device, and a terminal device. In the method, audio information of an audio source may be obtained when a terminal device is playing the audio source. An audio amplitude corresponding to the audio information is determined basing on the audio information. The audio amplitude is adjusted according to an amplitude adjustment coefficient, and the amplitude adjustment coefficient is assigned according to the value of the audio amplitude.

VOLUME ADJUSTING METHOD AND MOBILE TERMINAL
20200186113 · 2020-06-11 ·

The embodiment of the disclosure provides a volume adjusting method and device, a mobile terminal and a storage medium. The method includes: acquiring first audio information corresponding to an audio source when detecting that the audio source of a terminal device is playing; determining a first audio amplitude of the first audio information; determining a second audio amplitude of second audio information when the first audio amplitude meets a preset query condition, wherein the second audio information is played after the first audio information; determining corresponding adjustment information when the second audio amplitude meets a preset adjustment condition; and adjusting a volume of the terminal device according to the adjustment information. The disclosure improves the volume adjustment efficiency and reduces the energy consumption of the terminal device.

VOLUME ADJUSTING METHOD AND MOBILE TERMINAL
20200186113 · 2020-06-11 ·

The embodiment of the disclosure provides a volume adjusting method and device, a mobile terminal and a storage medium. The method includes: acquiring first audio information corresponding to an audio source when detecting that the audio source of a terminal device is playing; determining a first audio amplitude of the first audio information; determining a second audio amplitude of second audio information when the first audio amplitude meets a preset query condition, wherein the second audio information is played after the first audio information; determining corresponding adjustment information when the second audio amplitude meets a preset adjustment condition; and adjusting a volume of the terminal device according to the adjustment information. The disclosure improves the volume adjustment efficiency and reduces the energy consumption of the terminal device.

DETECTION OF MEDIA PLAYBACK LOUDNESS LEVEL AND CORRESPONDING ADJUSTMENT TO AUDIO DURING MEDIA REPLACEMENT EVENT
20200159489 · 2020-05-21 ·

In one aspect, an example method includes (i) presenting first media content from a first source; (ii) encountering a trigger to switch from presenting the first media content from the first source to presenting second media content from a second source; (iii) determining a first loudness level of the first media content; (iv) determining a second loudness level of the second media content; (v) based on a difference between the first loudness level and the second loudness level, adjusting a loudness level of the second media content so as to generate modified media content having a third loudness level that is different from the second loudness level; and (vi) responsive to encountering the trigger, presenting the modified media content having the third loudness level.