US 2026/0122440 A1 · Audio Capability Discovery

Abstract

An Information Handling System (IHS) provides audio spatial notifications through an audio environment agent. The agent identifies microphones and audio playback devices, creating sensitivity and range profiles. Diagnostic sound waves identify acoustic characteristics such as occlusions, distortions, and echoes. The system automatically alters speaker outputs to modify audio within the environment, optimizing spatial separation for notifications. The method includes executing an operating system with the agent, identifying audio components, and producing diagnostic sound waves. The system modifies audio signals to create acoustic separation between notifications and other audio content, enhancing user awareness of notification sources.

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Dependent claims

An Information Handling System (IHS) for providing audio spatial notifications, comprising:

at least one processor configured to execute an operating system (OS) and one or more applications, including an audio environment agent, the agent configured to:
identify all microphones and audio playback devices attached to the IHS;
create profiles of the sensitivity and range of the microphones;
create profiles of the range of the audio playback devices;
produce diagnostic sound waves to identify acoustic characteristics of an environment near the IHS;
and
automatically alter one or more speaker output to modify audio within the environment.

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Abstract

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