Abstract: A digital content playback application (“app”) for a digital platform may be used for receiving content and for optionally generating or modifying, and then using an audio profile of a first user. The app may also be executed to modify, within the app, audio of a digital content per the audio profile. For example, a built-in media player incorporated into the app may be used to modify the audio of the digital content within the app per the audio profile prior to outputting the audio to the digital platform.

Abstract: Techniques are described for expanding and/or improving the Advanced Television Systems Committee (ATSC) 3.0 television protocol in robustly delivering the next generation broadcast television services. A receiver, to automatically switch from presenting a service on a first frequency to a second frequency such as when a mobile receiver is moving through a boundary region between two broadcasters, can temporarily use a satellite link or 5G wireless telephony or other over the top (OTT) source to acquire a service until an OTA link satisfies quality requirements.

Abstract: An app a configuring device is used for generating an audio profile of a first user. A display device such as a TV or a standalone speaker is configured with the audio profile so that demanded audio is played in an altered form than demanded according to the audio profile.

Abstract: Placement of Closed Captioning (CC) in content by a content provider is overridden by means of a user interface (UI) that allows the user to place CC on screen on top of the video. The CC may be derived directly from the audio and synchronized with play of the audio and video.

Abstract: Implementations generally relate to noise cancelation for loud ambient transient sound. In some implementations, a method includes capturing, by a one or more microphones coupled to one or more earbuds, ambient sounds from an environment of the user while the user is wearing the one or more earbuds. The method further includes enabling, by the one or more earbuds, the user to hear the ambient sounds and media content sounds. The method further includes attenuating the ambient sounds based on one or more noise cancellation policies.

Abstract: A user starts playback of an audio or AV program, which starts up a large language model (LLM) such as a generative pre-trained transformer. The LLM follows the program with the user as the program is being watched. Audio is converted to text and video is converted to text-based description. The LLM essentially trains on the resulting “corpus” so that should the user subsequently want to access part of the program using a simple conversational query about the program, the LLM can provide the answer.

Abstract: Techniques are described for expanding and/or improving the Advanced Television Systems Committee (ATSC) 3.0 television protocol in robustly delivering the next generation broadcast television services. A receiver, to automatically switch from presenting a service on a first frequency to a second frequency such as when a mobile receiver is moving through a boundary region between two broadcasters, can temporarily use a satellite link or 5G wireless telephony or other over the top (OTT) source to acquire a service until an OTA link satisfies quality requirements.

Abstract: A user query for information related to an audio video (AV) program is received and processed by a machine learning (ML) model such as an artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot. The chatbot returns a response to the query in conversational form. To ensure the chatbot does not spoil the ending for a user in the middle of the AV program, the chatbot is fed only portions of corresponding text up to the time the user is in viewing.

Abstract: In one aspect, an apparatus includes a processor system and storage accessible to the processor system. The storage includes instructions executable by the processor system to present, at a device, audio as well as noise cancellation signals and ambient sound. The instructions are also executable to receive input from one or more sensors and, based on the input, reduce the amplitude of the noise cancellation signals (and even boost ambient sound). Different triggers may cause reduction of the noise cancellation signals based on the sensor input. For example, the trigger may be a source of sound other than the user and other than the user’s audio output device being within a threshold distance to the device. The trigger may also be the source of sound being a whitelisted source of sound. As other examples, the trigger may be the source of sound indicating a name of the user and/or directing speech toward the user.

Abstract: A noise cancelation override system is provided to enables a listener to consume audio content using noise cancelation technology without concern that the listener will miss external noises that require attention. The override system identifies external noise in the environment of the listener that is in need of the attention of the listener and overrides an activated noise canceling mode of a personal listening device. Signals and data from the environment of the listener are collected by microphone(s) and/or sensor(s) of the override system to assess various external noises for attention features. In some instances, an attention feature may be associated with characteristic(s) of the listener and/or environmental characteristics of the location of the listener.

Abstract: An audio playback system is provided to facilitate adaptive output of audio content, such as spoken word content, by an audio player in response to detecting noise interferences such as external noise outside of the playback system and/or a noise indicator that external noise is about to occur. The playback system utilizes a natural skip back point found in the audio content for playback when audio content is disrupted by external noise. Content features are used to determine the skip back point in the audio content. The audio content is replayed from such a skip back point in a manner that provides a smooth transition to pre-played content and enables a listener to follow the content. Detection of multiple interfering noises within a condensed period of time are addressed to limit redundant and time consuming playbacks.

Abstract: A noise detecting playback system is provided to facilitate adaptive output of audio content by an audio player in response to detecting noise interferences such as external noise outside of the playback. The detection playback system assesses microphone signals and sensor data of the playback system for signs of attention requiring features to trigger playback of the audio content. Microphone signals may provide volume level of a particular external noise, which is contrasted with output volume of the audio content, other noises in the environment, and/or a lack of detected noise in the environment to determine that the particular external noise is interfering or potentially interfering with the audio content. Image sensor data of the surroundings of the listener acquired by a camera coupled to a personal listening device may also be assessed for attention features associated with an external noise.

Abstract: A head gesture control system is provided that enables user control of features associated with a hearable device by using head gestures. The system determines that a movement by a user is a head control gesture designated for a particular adjustment. Various gesture factors are employed in this determination. The head control gesture may be used in combination with other types of device controls, such as tap and voice. A feedback indicator is provided back to the user describing the feature adjustment and enabling the user to ensure proper control is carried out. The user can then make additional or different adjustments or cancel the adjustment, if desired.

Abstract: A non-speech sound control system is provided that enables user control of features associated with a hearable device by using non-speech sound control gestures. The system determines that a pattern of non-speech sound(s) by a user is a control gesture designated for a particular adjustment. Various sound factors are employed in this determination. A feedback indicator is provided back to the user describing the feature adjustment and enabling the user to ensure proper control is conducted. The user can then make additional or different adjustments or cancel the adjustment, if desired.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method includes receiving an image at a location from a camera associated with a mobile device. The method further includes providing the image as input to a machine-learning model, wherein the machine-learning model is trained to identify locations associated with input images. The method further includes determining that the machine-learning model did not identify a location associated with the first image. The method further includes generating, with the machine-learning model, an audio preset. The method further includes transmitting the first audio preset to an auditory device, wherein the auditory device uses the audio preset to modify sounds at the location.

Abstract: A telecoil device and a method for virtual audio jack for audio playback on external device is disclosed. The telecoil device Further, the electronic device controls a telecoil associated with the telecoil device to acquire an audio signal output of an electronic device. The audio signal output is inductively acquired by the telecoil based on a rendering of audio content by the electronic device. Further, the telecoil is communicatively coupled to an external audio device. The telecoil device controls the external audio device to render the audio content, based on the acquisition of the audio signal output.

Abstract: An electronic device and a method for virtual audio jack for audio playback on external device is disclosed. A first electronic device receives media content including audio content and video content. The first electronic device receives a user input indicative of a request to render the audio content on a second electronic device (for example, an external device) associated with the first electronic device. The first electronic device transmits a content request to a media server including the audio content, based on the received user input. The first electronic device renders the received media content on the first electronic device. The first electronic device controls the second electronic device to render the audio content, based on the transmitted content request. The rendering of the audio content on the second electronic device is based on a synchronization of the rendering of the media content on the first electronic device.

Abstract: A method for providing selectivity to a speech-to-text system operates a voice transcription assistant coupled to the speech-to-text system such that speech detected by the speech-to-text system is not transcribed into text for display to a user unless the voice transcription assistant determines that the detected speech is relevant to the user. Smart glasses, including at least one microphone, a speech-to-text processing unit, a display, and a voice transcription assistant, provide selective speech-to-text functionality. The voice transcription assistant has one or more processors; and logic encoded in one or more non-transitory media for execution by the one or more processors and when executed operable to prevent the speech-to-text processing unit providing text to the display in response to the reception of speech by the microphone unless the logic determines that the received speech is relevant to the user.

Abstract: Techniques are described for expanding and/or improving the Advanced Television Systems Committee (ATSC) 3.0 television protocol in robustly delivering the next generation broadcast television services. A receiver, to automatically switch from presenting a service on a first frequency to a second frequency such as when a mobile receiver is moving through a boundary region between two broadcasters, can temporarily use a satellite link or 5G wireless telephony or other over the top (OTT) source to acquire a service until an OTA link satisfies quality requirements.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for disinfection of an object. The apparatus includes a rotatable platform, a reflective surface on the rotatable platform, and a transmissive base to carry the object. The apparatus acquires information associated with the object, which includes one of a size of the object, a relative position, or an angular orientation of the object with respect to an ultraviolet light source. The apparatus determines one or more control parameters based on the acquired information, which includes one of a distance between the transmissive base and the reflective surface, a time period, or a speed of rotation of the rotatable platform. Based on the one or more control parameters, the apparatus controls a movement of the transmissive base and the rotation of the rotatable platform, to cause the reflective surface to reflect an ultraviolet light emitted by the ultraviolet light source onto the object, via the transmissive base.