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(a) A patent may not be obtained though the invention is not identically disclosed
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forth in section 102 of this title,
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the differences between the subject matter sought to be patented and
the prior art are such that the subject matter
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a whole would have been obvious at the time the
invention was made to a person having ordinary skill in the art to which said subject matter pertains.
Patentability shall not be negatived by the manner in which the invention was made.
Claims 22-33, 36-37, and 39-42 are rejected under pre-AlA 35 U.S.C. 103 a) as being
unpatentable over Kahn et al. United States Patent Publication 2009/0290718, hereinafter
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referred to as Kahn) in view o Hokao et al. United States Patent 6,044,279, hereinafter
referred to as Hokao).
Regarding claim 22, Kahn teaches a method comprising:
collecting, by a wearable device, a first audio signal a headset or backpack device
receives an microphone ambient noise signal; para [0043], [00441, [0046]);
extracting, by the wearable device, a first component o the first audio signal a selected
microphone component identifies ambient noise; para [0020], [0026], [0030], [0044], [0046]);
determining, by the wearable device, a property
o
the first component, the property
being indicative o a strength o a contribution to the first audio signal normalized contribution
o multiple microphones identifying noise level sound processing properties, e.g., frequencies,
gain, characteristics, etc.; Fig. ; para [0020], [0021], [0026], [0030], [0047]);
based on the determined property, generating, by the wearable device, a message to a
host device paired with the wearable device, the message including an instruction to the host
device to adjust a setting a host output device adjust its volume based on a noise level property
indication communicated from the paired backpack / headset microphone; para [0015], [0020],
[0025], [0030], [0042], [0044], [0048]); and
transmitting the generated message from the wearable device to a host device paired with
the wearable device exchanging packet messages indication noise properties for adjusting paired
device volume, e.g., a handheld system / host device with analysis / adjustment logic, etc.; Fig.
1,7; para [0017], [0020], [0044], [0060]), however, Khan fails to disclose a strength o a
contribution o a reference signal to the first audio signal. However, the examiner maintains that
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it was well known in the art to provide a strength of a contribution of a reference signal to the
first audio signal, as taught by Hokao.
In a similar field of endeavor Hokao discloses a portable electronic apparatus with
adjustable-volume of ringing tone. In addition, Hokao discloses a strength of a contribution of a
reference signal to the first audio signal to adjust audibility of volume based on loudness of a
test tone reference in different wearable environments; abstract; col 3 n 60 to col 4 n 20; col 4
n 66 to col 5 n 10).
Therefore, it would have been obvious to one
of
ordinary skill in the art at the time the
invention was made to modify Kahn by specifically providing a strength of a contribution of a
reference signal to the first audio signal, as taught by Hokao, for the purpose of enhancing audio
calibration adaptive to different environments.
Regarding claim 23, Kahn and Hakao teach everything as applied above see claim 22),
in addition, Kahn teaches receiving, by the wearable device, a notification indicating that the
host device is sounding or is about to sound an alert audio adjustment variables indicating tone
notifications; para [0025]), and Hokao further teaches wherein collecting the first audio signal is
performed in response to receiving the notification test tone notification; col ln 9-15).
Regarding claim 24, Kahn and Hakao disclose everything as applied above see claim
23), in addition, Hokao teaches the reference signal corresponds to an alert sound generated by
the host device and wherein the setting
of
the host device to be adjusted includes a volume
of
the
alert sound test tone and ringing tone volumes, i.e, alerts, are adjusted in correlation with the test
tone reference feedback; col 4
n
5-40).
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Regarding claim 25, Kahn and Hakao disclose everything as applied above see claim
23), in addition, Kahn teaches; the host device includes a mobile phone para
[0017]), wherein
the alert is indicative o an incoming calf being received at the phone para [0025], [0034]), and
Hokao further teaches wherein the reference signal corresponds to a ring tone used by the phone
col 4 n 5-40).
Regarding claim 26, Kahn and Hakao disclose everything as applied above see claim
22), in addition, Kahn teaches the property o the first component includes one or more o a
sound intensity
o
the first component para [0026], [0059], [0060]), a signal amplitude
o
the
first component para [0026], [0059], [0060]), or a power o a frequency spectrum o the first
component para [0026], [0059], [0060]).
Regarding claim 27, Kahn and Hakao disclose everything as applied above see claim
22), in addition, Hokao teaches the reference signal corresponds to a signal collected by the host
device, the first audio signal and the reference audio signal being collected at substantially the
same time col 4
n
5-40).
Regarding claim 28, Kahn and Hakao disclose everything as applied above see claim
22), in addition, Kahn teaches analyzing, at the wearable device, the property by comparing the
property low pass, low frequency and lower volume relative audio level change detection; para
[0014], [0024]-[0026], [0033], [0034]);
wherein the wearable device transmits the message to the host device in the event that the
property is low para [0014], [0021], [0025], [0042], [0044], [0046]), and Hokao further teaches
comparing the property to a low threshold and the property is below the low threshold col 4 n
5-40).
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Regarding claim 29, Kahn and Hakao disclose everything as applied above (see claim
22), in addition, Kahn teaches analyzing, at the wearable device, the property by comparing the
property (high pass, high frequency and higher volume relative audio level change detection;
para [0014], [OQ24]-[0026j, [0033], [0034]);
wherein the wearable device transmits the message to the host device in the event that
the property is high (para [0014], [0021], [0025], [0042], [0044], [0046]), and Hokao further
teaches comparing the property to a high threshold and the property is above the high threshold
(col 4
In
5-40; col 5
In
1-10).
Regarding claim 30, Kahn teaches a method o operating a host device, the method
compnsmg:
collecting a first audio signal at a microphone o the host device (a host / system output
device adjust its volume based on a noise level property indication communicated from the
paired backpack / headset microphone; Fig. 1
7; para [0015], [0020], [0025], [0030], [0042],
[0044], [0046]);
extracting a component
o
the first audio signal (para [0026], [0030], [0044]);
analyzing the extracted component to determine characterizing data for the first audio
signal (a selected microphone component identifies ambient noise; para [0026], [0030], [0044]);
receiving, from a wearable device paired with the host device, a wireless transmission
including characterizing data for a second audio signal, the second audio signal having been
collected by the wireless device substantially simultaneously with collecting the first audio signal
(normalized contribution o multiple microphones identifying ambient noise and user s own
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noise level processing properties, e.g., frequencies, gain, characteristics, etc.; Fig. ; para [0020],
[0021], [0026], [0030], [0047]);
comparing the characterizing data for the first audio signal with the characterizing data
for the second audio signal para [0020], [0021], [0034], [0040H004l], [0046], [0047]); and
adjusting a setting
of
the host device host output device adjust its volume based on a noise level
property indication communicated from the paired backpack / headset microphone; para [0015],
[0020], [0025], [0030], [0042], [0044], [0046]), however, Khan fails to disclose a determine a
difference measure; and adjusting a setting
of
the host device based on the difference
measure. However, the examiner maintains that it was well known in the art to provide
determine a difference measure; and adjusting a setting
of
the host device based on the difference
measure, as taught by Hokao.
In a similar field
of
endeavor Hokao discloses a portable electronic apparatus with
adjustable-volume of ringing tone. In addition, Hokao teaches determine a difference measure
collIn
53-61); and adjusting a setting
of
the host device based on the difference measure to
adjust audibility of volume based on loudness of a test torso reference in different wearable
environments; abstract; col 3 In 60 to col 4 In 20: co14ln 65 to col 5 In 10).
Therefore, it would have been obvious to one
of
ordinary skill in the art at the time the
invention was made to modify Kahn by specifically providing determine a difference
measure; and adjusting a setting
of
the host device based on the difference measure, as taught by
Hokao, for the purpose
of
enhancing audio calibration adaptive to different environments.
Regarding claim 31, Kahn and Hakao disclose everything as applied above see claim
30), in addition, Kahn teaches prior to collecting the first audio signal, sending to the wearable
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device a command to record the second audio signal (exchange communication to activate /
select one
of
the appropriate paired microphones; para [0020], [0044]).
Regarding claim 32, Kahn and Hakao disclose everything as applied above (see claim
30), in addition, Kahn teaches the characterizing data
of
each
of
the first and second audio
signals includes a power at each
of
a plurality
of
frequency bands and a difference in average
power between the first and second audio signals (normalized frequency range / band
measurements
of
audio change; para [0020], [0021], [0024]-[0026], [0034], [0046], [0059],
[0060]), and Hokao further teaches the difference measure includes a difference in average
power between the first and second audio signals collIn 53-61; col 3 n 60 to col 4 n 20; col 4
n
5-40; co14ln 65
to
col 5
n
10).
Regarding claim 33, Kahn and Hakao disclose everything as applied above (see claim
32), in addition, Kahn teaches adjusting the setting includes increasing a volume setting
of
an
alert sound if average power is greater and the average power of the second audio signs Is
greater than the average power
of
the first audio signal (increase volume or ringer it the
normalized sound level changes of the microphone signals are higher; para [0020], [0021],
[0025], [0034], [0036], [0059]), and Hokao further teaches the difference in average power is
greater than a threshold value
collIn
53-61, col 3 n 60 to col 4
n
20; col 4
n
5-40;
co14ln
65
to col 5 In 10).
Regarding claim 36, Kahn and Hakao disclose everything as applied above (see claim
30), in addition, Kahn teaches the characterizing data includes one or more
of
sound intensity
of
the first component (para [0026], [0059], [0060]), a signal amplitude
of
the first component (para
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[0026], [0059], [0060]) and a power o a frequency spectrum o the first component para [0026],
[0059], [0060]).
Regarding claim 37, Kahn and Hakao disclose everything as applied above see claim
30), in addition, Kahn teaches the setting o the host device includes a volume o an alert para
[0014], [0025]).
Regarding claim 39, Kahn and Hakao disclose everything as applied above see claim
30), in addition, Kahn teaches the method is performed while the wearable device is being worn
by a user para [0020], [0044], [0046]).
Regarding claim 40, Kahn teaches a method o communicating between a host device and
a wearable device, the method comprising:
wirelessly transmitting, by the host device a host output device adjust its volume based
on a noise level property indication communicated from the paired backpack / headset
microphone; para
[0015], [0020], [0025], [OU3G], [0042], 0044], [0046]), a notification to a
wearable device, the notification indicating that the host device is sounding or is about to sound
an alert audio adjustment variables indicating tone notifications; para [0025]);
sounding, at the host device, the alert para [0025]);
wirelessly receiving, at the host device, a message from the wearable device, the message
being indicative o a strength o a contribution to an ambient sound detected at the wearable
device normalized contribution
o
multiple microphones identifying ambient noise level sound
processing properties, e.g., frequencies, gain, characteristics, etc.; Fig.
;
para [0020], [0021],
[0026], [0030], [0047]);
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in response to receiving the message, adjusting a volume o the host device exchanging
packet messages indication noise properties for adjusting paired device volume, e.g., a handheld
system / host device with analysis / adjustment logic, etc.; Fig. 1,7; para [0017]. [0020], [0044],
[0060]), however, Khan fails to disclose a contribution o the alert. However, the examiner
maintains that it was well known in the art to provide a contribution o the alert, as taught by
Hokao.
In a similar field o endeavor Hokao discloses a portable electronic apparatus with
adjustable-volume
o
ringing tone. In addition, Hokao teaches a contribution
o
the alert to
adjust audibility o volume based on loudness o test tone and ringing tone, i.e., alert, references
in different wearable environments; abstract; col 3 In 60 to col 4 In 20; col 4 In 65 to col 5 In 10).
Therefore, it would have been obvious to one o ordinary skill in the art at the time the
invention was made to modify Kahn by specifically providing a contribution o the alert, as
taught by Hokao, for the purpose
o
enhancing audio calibration adaptive to different
environments.
Regarding claim 41, Kahn and Hakao disclose everything as applied above see claim
40), in addition, Kahn teaches the host device includes a phone para [0017]) and the alert
includes a ringtone para [0025], [0034]).
Regarding claim 42, Kahn and Hakao disclose everything as applied above see claim
40), in addition, Kahn teaches comparing a strength value identified in the message increase
volume o ringer
i
the normalized sound level changes o the microphone signals are higher;
para [0020], [0021], [0025], [0034], [0036], [0059]), and Hokao further teaches to a threshold,
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wherein the volume is adjusted based on the comparison collIn 53-81; col 3 In 60 to col 4 In
29; co14ln 5-40; co14ln 65 to col 5 In 10).
Claims 34-35
are
rejected
under
pre-AlA 35 U.S.C. 103 a) as being unpatentable
over et Kahn in view of Hokao in further in view of
Francart
et al. United States Patent
Publication 2012/0093329, hereinafter referred to as Francar t).
Regarding claims 34-35, Kahn and Hakao disclose everything as applied above see
claims 30 and 32 respectively), in addition, Kahn teaches adjusting the setting includes
increasing a volume setting
of
an alert sound audio adjustment variables indicating tone
notifications; para [0020], [0021], [0025], [0034], [0036]); however, the combination fails to
disclose the characterizing data
of
each
of
the first and second audio signals includes a mean
amplitude over a time interval and the difference measure includes a difference in mean
amplitude between the first and second audio signals, and
if
the difference in mean amplitude is
greater than a threshold value and the mean amplitude of the second audio signal is greater than
the mean amplitude
of
the first audio signal.
In a similar field of endeavor, Francart teaches the characterizing data of each of the first
and second audio signals includes a mean amplitude over a time interval para [0112]) and the
difference measure includes a difference in mean amplitude between the first and second audio
signals to provide better tuned audio output; para [0112], [0117], [0118], [0136], [0127]).
Additionally, Francart teaches
if
the difference in mean amplitude is greater than a threshold
value and the mean amplitude
of
the second audio signal is greater than the mean amplitude
of
the first audio signal to provide better tuned audio output: para [0112], [0117], [0118], [0136],
[0127]).
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applicant s Invention to modify the method
o
Kahn in view
o
Hokao to the characterizing data
o each o the first and second audio signals includes a me an amplitude over a time interval and
the difference measure includes a difference in mean amplitude between the first and second
audio signals, and i the difference in mean amplitude is greater than a threshold value and the
mean amplitude o the second audio signal is greater than the mean amplitude o the first audio
signal as taught by Francart for the advantage o enhancing audio tuning.
Claim 38 is rejected under pre-AlA 35 U.S.C. 103 a) as being unpatentable over et
Kahn in view
o
Hokao in further in view Yamamoto et al. United States Patent
Publication 2005/0027522; hereinafter referred to as Yamamoto).
Regarding claim 38, Kahn and Hakao disclose everything as applied above (see claim
38), however, the combination fails t disclose the setting o the host device influences speech
detection at the host device; the characterizing data for each
o
the first and second audio signals
includes peak and phase data: and the setting is adjusted based on a phase delay between the first
audio signal and the second audio signal.
n a similar field o endeavor, Yamamoto teaches the setting o the host device
influences speech detection at the host device (para [0033]); the characterizing data for each
o
the first and second audio signals includes peak and phase data (para [0038]); and the setting is
adjusted based on a phase delay between the first audio signal arid the second audio signal (to
extract and cancel noise; abstract; para [0038]).
t would have been obvious to one o ordinary skill in the art at the time o the applicant s
invention to modify the method
o
Kahn in view
o
Hokao to include the setting
o
the host
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device influences speech detection at the host device; the characterizing data for each
of
the first
and second audio signals includes peak and phase data; and the setting is adjusted based on a
phase delay between the first audio signal and the second audio signal as taught by Yamamoto
for the advantage oi enhancing noise cancellation and phone call / speech quality.
onclusion
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