System for distraction avoidance via soundscaping and headset coordination
AssigneePlantronics, Inc.
InventorsPhilip Sherburne, Beau Wilder
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Abstract
A system can include a headset and a host device for use in a soundscape environment in which audio tracks are played. Logic in communication with an audio driver on the headset causes an audio sample to be played, and coordinated with the soundscape audio track being played in the soundscape environment. Memory can store one or more audio samples having audio content coordinated with corresponding one or more audio tracks of the soundscape environment. A Don/Doff sensor generates a Don signal indicating that an individual has put on the headset.
Claims22
An apparatus for use in a soundscape environment in which audio tracks are played, comprising:
- a headset including a speaker and an audio driver coupled to the speaker;
- and
- logic in communication with the audio driver to access metadata related to a soundscape environment for the headset, to use the metadata to identify an audio track, and to cause the identified audio track to be played using the speaker on the headset.
A method for operating a headset including a speaker and an audio driver coupled to the speaker in coordination with a soundscape environment;
- comprising:
- identifying an audio track based on metadata related to a soundscape environment for the headset;
- and
- causing the identified audio track to be played using the speaker on the headset.
A headset for use in a soundscape environment in which audio tracks are played, comprising:
- a speaker and an audio driver coupled to the speaker;
- memory storing one or more audio samples having audio content coordinated with one or more corresponding audio tracks of the soundscape environment;
- a sensor which generates a Don signal when the headset is placed on a user's head;
- and
- logic in communication with the audio driver to cause an audio sample of the one or more audio samples stored in the memory to be played using the speaker on the headset, including a first mode in response to the Don signal in which volume of the audio sample transitions from an initial volume to a volume coordinated with an audio track being played in the soundscape environment, and a second mode in which the volume of the audio sample remains coordinated with the audio track being played in the soundscape environment.
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