Voice input in a multimedia console environment

Details Voice input in a multimedia console environment Voice input in a multimedia console environment

2011-04-26

2011-04-26

Laneau, Ronald (Department: 3714)

Amusement devices: games

Including means for processing electronic data

Accessory

C463S040000, C463S046000, C455S039000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07931537

ABSTRACT:
Apparatus and methods are provided for enabling a microphone module that connects to a headset jack on a game controller. The microphone may include directional or omni-directional microphone element(s) that pick up voice input from people near a peripheral, such as a game controller, but reject background sounds from the room. User controls may also be available to set the microphone gain level, either manually or automatically, and/or to mute or unmute the microphone. The microphone of the invention can be used on a wired or wireless game controller. When used with a wireless game controller, wireless microphone capabilities and freedom of movement are provided without headdress requirements imposed by headsets.

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