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UNITED STATES P TENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE

APPLICATION NO. FILING

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FIRST NAMED INVENTOR

141774 666 09/1012015 David J. Shoemaker

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(a) A patent may not be obtained though the invention is not identically disclosed

or

described

s

set

forth in section 102 of this title,

if

the differences between the subject matter sought to be patented and

the prior art are such that the subject matter

s

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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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).


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]).


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).


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.


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]).


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).


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).


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]).


30), in addition, Kahn teaches the setting o the host device includes a volume o an alert para

[0014], [0025]).


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.


40), in addition, Kahn teaches the host device includes a phone para [0017]) and the alert

includes a ringtone para [0025], [0034]).


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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t would have been obvious to one o ordinary skill in the art at the time o the

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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).


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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References ited

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U.S. PATENT DOCUMENTS

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A

US-6,006, 115 A 12-1999

Wingate; Richard C H04M1/6033

379/110.01

*

B

US-6,044,279 A 03-2000

Hokao; Tomoaki

G08B1/08

455/567

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C

US-2002/0076033 A 1 06-2002

Baweja, Beljeet Singh H04M19/044 379/373.01

*

D

US-2004/0127197 A 1 07-2004

Roskind, James A H04M1/72566 455/412.2

*

E

US-2005/0027522

A 1 02-2005

Yamamoto, Koichi G10L15/20 704/233

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F

US-2005/0282590 A 1 12-2005

Haparnas, Ziv H04M19/044 455/570

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G

US-2006/0073819 A 1 04-2006

Lowles; Robert James H04M1/6041 455/418

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US-2007/0037605 A 1 02-2007

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455/567

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02902 A 1 05-2008

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Kahn; Philippe H03G3/32

381/57

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K

US-201

010167795

A 1 07-2010 HUANG; Chi-Jen H04M1/72563

455/567

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US-2012/0039489 A 1 02-2012 CHEN; YI-CHIUNG

H03G3/32

381/107

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US-2012/0093329 A 1 04-2012

Francart; Tom A61

N1/36032 381/60

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MM YYYY

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P

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S

T

NON PATENT DOCUMENTS

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Include as applicable: Author, Title Date, Publisher, Edition or Volume, Pertinent Pages)

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V

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*A copy of this reference

IS

not being furnished with this Office action. See MPEP

707.05 a).)

Dates

in

MM-YYYY format are publication dates. Classifications may be US or foreign.

U.S. Patent and Trademark Office

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Name CPC Classification US Classificatio


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US-2012/0231849 A 1 09-2012

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US-8,442,595 B 05-2013

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US-8,848,930 B 09-2014

Lundin; Magnus H04M19/044 381/107

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