Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for addressing open space noise are disclosed. In one example, a method for masking open space noise includes optimizing a recorded naturally occurring sound signal. The method also includes outputting the optimized recorded naturally occurring sound signal from a plurality of speakers distributed in the open space. Further, the method includes displaying a natural system complementing the optimized recorded naturally occurring sound signal.

Abstract: Apparatus having corresponding methods comprise a microphone configured to produce audio; a mute control configured to select a microphone open selection or a microphone muted selection; a processor configured to identify the audio produced during the microphone open selection as primary audio, and to identify the audio produced during the microphone muted selection as secondary audio; and a transceiver configured to transmit the primary audio over a first link and the secondary audio over a second link different than the first link.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for addressing open space noise are disclosed. In one example, a method for masking open space noise includes optimizing a recorded naturally occurring sound signal. The method also includes outputting the optimized recorded naturally occurring sound signal from a plurality of speakers distributed in the open space. Further, the method includes displaying a natural system complementing the optimized recorded naturally occurring sound signal.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for addressing open space noise are disclosed. In one example, a method for masking open space noise includes outputting from a speaker a speaker sound corresponding to a flow of water, and displaying a water element system, the water element system generating a sound of flowing water.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for addressing open space noise are disclosed. In one example, a method for masking open space noise includes outputting from a speaker a speaker sound corresponding to a flow of water, and displaying a water element system, the water element system generating a sound of flowing water.

Abstract: Apparatus having corresponding methods comprise a microphone configured to produce audio; a mute control configured to select a microphone open selection or a microphone muted selection; a processor configured to identify the audio produced during the microphone open selection as primary audio, and to identify the audio produced during the microphone muted selection as secondary audio; and a transceiver configured to transmit the primary audio over a first link and the secondary audio over a second link different than the first link.

Abstract: Apparatus having corresponding methods comprise a microphone configured to produce audio; a mute control configured to select a microphone open selection or a microphone muted selection; a processor configured to identify the audio produced during the microphone open selection as primary audio, and to identify the audio produced during the microphone muted selection as secondary audio; and a transceiver configured to transmit the primary audio and the secondary audio.

Abstract: Apparatus having corresponding methods comprise a microphone configured to produce audio; a hold control configured to select a connected selection or a hold selection; a processor configured to identify the audio produced during the connected selection as primary audio, and to identify the audio produced during the hold selection as secondary audio; and a transceiver configured to transmit the primary audio and the secondary audio.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for addressing open space noise are disclosed. In one example, a method for masking open space noise includes outputting from a speaker a speaker sound corresponding to a flow of water, and displaying a water element system, the water element system generating a sound of flowing water.

Abstract: Methods and computer-readable media embodying instructions executable by a computer to perform functions comprise: obtaining one or more indications of a sound level produced by a group of users of audio communication devices; and adjusting sidetone gains of the audio communication devices based on the one or more indications of the sound level produced by the group of users.

Abstract: Methods and computer-readable media embodying instructions executable by a computer to perform functions comprise: obtaining one or more indications of a sound level produced by a group of users of audio communication devices; and adjusting sidetone gains of the audio communication devices based on the one or more indications of the sound level produced by the group of users.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for addressing open space noise are disclosed. In one example, a method for masking open space noise includes outputting from a speaker a speaker sound corresponding to a flow of water, and displaying a water element system, the water element system generating a sound of flowing water.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for addressing open space noise are disclosed. In one example, a method for masking open space noise includes outputting from a speaker a speaker sound corresponding to a flow of water, and displaying a water element system, the water element system generating a sound of flowing water.

Abstract: Wearable electronic devices having corresponding apparatus and methods comprise: a direction sensor configured to determine directions of the electronic device; and a transmitter configured to transmit indications of the directions; wherein a calibration offset angle is determined between one of the directions of the electronic device and a direction of motion of the electronic device; and wherein a corrected device direction of the electronic device is determined based on the calibration offset angle and a subsequent direction of the electronic device.

Abstract: Apparatus having corresponding methods comprise a microphone configured to produce audio; a hold control configured to select a connected selection or a hold selection; a processor configured to identify the audio produced during the connected selection as primary audio, and to identify the audio produced during the hold selection as secondary audio; and a transceiver configured to transmit the primary audio and the secondary audio.

Abstract: Apparatus having corresponding methods comprise a microphone configured to produce audio; a mute control configured to select a microphone open selection or a microphone muted selection; a processor configured to identify the audio produced during the microphone open selection as primary audio, and to identify the audio produced during the microphone muted selection as secondary audio; and a transceiver configured to transmit the primary audio and the secondary audio.

Abstract: Systems and methods for initiating telephony calls are presented. In one example, a phone call initiation is detected on a first communications network. The phone call initiation is redirected to a second communications network. The call is connected utilizing the second communications network.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for addressing open space noise are disclosed using both dynamic and static sound masking. In one example, an adaptive sound masking system and method portions undesired sound into time-blocks and estimates frequency spectrum and power level, and continuously generates masking noise with a matching or predetermined spectrum and loudness or power level to mask the undesired sound. In another example, a static sound masking system and method portions undesired sound into time-blocks and estimates frequency spectrum and power level, and generates a static noise-masking signal with a matching spectrum and power level to mask the undesired sound.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for addressing open space noise are disclosed. In one example, a method for masking open space noise includes outputting from a speaker a speaker sound corresponding to a flow of water, and displaying a water element system, the water element system generating a sound of flowing water.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for user state detection are disclosed. In one example, a body worn device microphone is enabled to receive sound to determine a user state. The method includes receiving a sound signal from the body worn device microphone. The method further includes identifying a user state from the sound signal.