公开(公告)号：US09263044B1

公开(公告)日：2016-02-16

申请号：US13534388

申请日：2012-06-27

Applicant: Ryan H. Cassidy ,  Yuzo Watanabe ,  Isaac S. Noble

Inventor： Ryan H. Cassidy ,  Yuzo Watanabe ,  Isaac S. Noble

IPC: G10L15/24 ,  G10L15/25

CPC classification number: G10L15/24 ,  G06K9/00281 ,  G06K9/00315 ,  G06K9/6201 ,  G10L15/25 ,  G10L21/0208

Abstract: A computing device can capture video data of at least a portion of a mouth area (e.g., mouth, lips, tongue, chin, jaw) of a user of the device. The computing device can also capture sound data including a voice of the user as well as noise (e.g. background noise). The video data can be processed to detect a movement of the portion of the mouth area. The movement of the portion of the mouth area can be analyzed and compared with mouth area movement models characteristic of oral communication (e.g., speech, song). If the movement of the portion of the mouth area corresponds to at least one model characteristic of oral communication, then the movement indicates that the user is likely engaging in oral communication. Noise reduction can be applied and/or increased on the captured sound data to reduce noise and in turn enhance the user's voice.

Abstract translation: 计算设备可以捕获设备的用户的口部区域（例如，嘴，嘴唇，舌头，下巴，颌部）的至少一部分的视频数据。 计算设备还可以捕获包括用户的语音以及噪声（例如背景噪声）的声音数据。 可以处理视频数据以检测口部区域的移动。 可以分析嘴部区域的运动并与口腔通信（例如，语音，歌曲）特征的口区运动模型进行比较。 如果嘴部区域的运动对应于至少一种口腔通信的模型特征，则运动指示用户很可能进行口头交流。 可以在捕获的声音数据上施加和/或增加噪声降低噪声，从而增强用户的声音。

公开(公告)号：US09304621B1

公开(公告)日：2016-04-05

申请号：US13481249

申请日：2012-05-25

Applicant: Peter A. Wakim ,  Kevin E. Keller ,  Parag K. Garg ,  Adam S. Kidder ,  Ryan H. Cassidy

Inventor： Peter A. Wakim ,  Kevin E. Keller ,  Parag K. Garg ,  Adam S. Kidder ,  Ryan H. Cassidy

IPC: G06F15/16 ,  G06F3/041

CPC classification number: G06F3/0414 ,  G06F1/1692

Abstract: A computing device can enable and/or provide communication functionality based at least in part upon a type of pressure applied to the device by a user. In some embodiments, a device can attempt to determine a mood or disposition of the user based upon the way in which the user is gripping and/or squeezing the device, and can provide the user or another person with information about that user's current mood. Similarly, a user might be able to use certain motions or pressure applications at one or more locations on a device to cause certain communications to be sent, such as to send a specific message or convey a certain mood of the user. At least a portion of the computing device can have pressure-sensitive material or capability, in order to allow for input on the sides, back, or other appropriate locations on the device.

Abstract translation: 至少部分地基于由用户施加到设备的压力类型，计算设备可以启用和/或提供通信功能。 在一些实施例中，设备可以基于用户握持和/或挤压设备的方式来尝试确定用户的情绪或处置，并且可以向用户或其他人提供关于该用户当前心情的信息。 类似地，用户可能能够在设备上的一个或多个位置处使用某些运动或压力应用来引起某些通信被发送，例如发送特定消息或传达用户的某种情绪。 计算设备的至少一部分可以具有压敏材料或能力，以便允许在设备上的侧面，背面或其他适当位置上的输入。