# US 11,896,896 B2 · Independent game and chat volume control > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 11,896,896 B2 - Document ID: US11896896B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 17/867,004 - Filed: 2022-07-18 - Published: 2022-11-10 - Granted: 2024-02-13 - Earliest claimed: 2008-08-18 - Assignees: Voyetra Turtle Beach, Inc. - Applicants: Voyetra Turtle Beach, Inc. - Inventors: Shobha Devi Kuruba Buchannagari; Kevin Robertson; Scott Warren; Carmine Bonanno; Richard Kulavik - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US11896896B2 ## CPC - A63F 13/25: Output arrangements for video game devices - A63F 13/215: comprising means for detecting acoustic signals, e.g. using a microphone - A63F 13/24: Constructional details thereof, e.g. game controllers with detachable joystick handles - A63F 13/54: involving acoustic signals, e.g. for simulating revolutions per minute [RPM] dependent engine sounds in a driving game or reverberation against a virtual wall - A63F 13/87: Communicating with other players during game play, e.g. by e-mail or chat - A63F 13/98: Accessories, i.e. detachable arrangements optional for the use of the video game device, e.g. grip supports of game controllers - G06F 3/165: {Management of the audio stream, e.g. setting of volume, audio stream path} - H03G 3/02: Manually-operated control {(H03G3/001 and H03G3/002 take precedence)} - H03G 3/20: Automatic control ({H03G3/005 takes precedence;} combined with volume compression or expansion H03G7/00) - H03G 3/3005: {in amplifiers suitable for low-frequencies, e.g. audio amplifiers (H03G3/32, H03G3/34 take precedence)} - H04R 1/1041: {Mechanical or electronic switches, or control elements (switches in general H01H)} - H04R 3/12: for distributing signals to two or more loudspeakers {(specially adapted for hearing aids H04R25/407)} - H04R 2430/01: Aspects of volume control, not necessarily automatic, in sound systems - A63F: CARD, BOARD, OR ROULETTE GAMES; INDOOR GAMES USING SMALL MOVING PLAYING BODIES; VIDEO GAMES; GAMES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR - G06F: ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING (computer systems based on specific computational models G06N) - H03G: CONTROL OF AMPLIFICATION - H04R: LOUDSPEAKERS, MICROPHONES, GRAMOPHONE PICK-UPS OR LIKE ACOUSTIC ELECTROMECHANICAL TRANSDUCERS; ELECTRIC HEARING AIDS; PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEMS (producing sounds with frequency not determined by supply frequency G10K) ## Abstract Methods and systems are provided for independent audio volume control. User input may be received in an audio setup configured for combined-audio, with the user input including one or both of a selection of a desired volume of a first type audio component of the combined-audio signal, and a selection of a desired volume of a second type audio component of the combined-audio signal. Based on the user input, a corresponding mix setting may be determined, with the mix setting including one or more control parameters for adaptively controlling mixing of the first type audio component and the second type audio component to generate the combined-audio signal. The mix setting may be determined based on a data set characterizing an audio device where at least portion of the mixing is performed. The data set may be pre-programmed and/or determined based on testing of the audio device. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A system comprising: one or more circuits for use in controlling a combined-audio signal comprising components corresponding to different types of audio, wherein the one or more circuits are configured to: receive a user input comprising one or both of: a selection of a desired volume of a first type audio component of the combined-audio signal, and a selection of a desired volume of a second type audio component of the combined-audio signal; determine, based on the user input, a corresponding mix setting, wherein the mix setting comprises one or more control parameters for controlling mixing of the first type audio component and the second type audio component to generate the combined-audio signal; determine the mix setting based on a data set characterizing an audio device where at least portion of the mixing of the first type audio component and the second type audio component is performed; and dynamically determine at least a portion of the data set based on testing of the audio device. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The system of claim 1, wherein the data set is pre-programmed or determined based on testing of the audio device. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The system of claim 1, wherein the one or more circuits are configured to concurrently determine, based on the user input, a corresponding volume setting used in outputting the combined-audio signal. ### Claim 4 (depends on 3) The system of claim 3, wherein the one or more circuits are configured to provide one or both of the mix setting and the volume setting. ### Claim 5 (depends on 4) The system of claim 4, wherein one or more circuits are configured to apply a delay when providing one or both of the mix setting and the volume setting, based on one or more pre-defined delay time values. ### Claim 6 (depends on 4) The system of claim 4, wherein one or more circuits are configured to provide one or both of the mix setting and the volume setting by using a plurality of ramp up or down steps, to effectuate gradual or stepped changes. ### Claim 7 (depends on 4) The system of claim 4, wherein the one or more circuits are configured to provide the volume setting to an audio output device used in outputting the combined-audio signal. ### Claim 8 (depends on 4) The system of claim 4, wherein the one or more circuits are configured to provide the volume setting such that volume adjustments based on the volume setting are time synchronized to mixing changes based on the mix setting. ### Claim 9 A method comprising: receiving, a user input comprising one or both of: a selection of a desired volume of a first type audio component of a combined-audio signal, and a selection of a desired volume of a second type audio component of the combined-audio signal; determining, based on the user input, a corresponding mix setting, wherein the mix setting comprises one or more control parameters for controlling mixing of the first type audio component and the second type audio component to generate the combined-audio signal; determining the mix setting based on a data set characterizing an audio device where at least portion of the mixing of the first type audio component and the second type audio component is performed; and dynamically determining at least a portion of the data set based on testing of the audio device. ### Claim 10 (depends on 9) The method of claim 9, wherein the data set is pre-programmed or determined based on testing of the audio device. ### Claim 11 (depends on 9) The method of claim 9, further comprising concurrently determining, based on the user input, a corresponding volume setting used in outputting the combined-audio signal. ### Claim 12 (depends on 11) The method of claim 11, further comprising providing one or both of the mix setting and the volume setting. ### Claim 13 (depends on 12) The method of claim 12, further comprising applying a delay when providing one or both of the mix setting and the volume setting, based on one or more pre-defined delay time values. ### Claim 14 (depends on 12) The method of claim 12, further comprising providing one or both of the mix setting and the volume setting by using a plurality of ramp up or down steps, to effectuate gradual or stepped changes. ### Claim 15 (depends on 12) The method of claim 12, further comprising providing the volume setting to an audio output device used in outputting the combined-audio signal. ### Claim 16 (depends on 12) The method of claim 12, further comprising providing the volume setting such that volume adjustments based on the volume setting are time synchronized to mixing changes based on the mix setting.