Global Payments has been granted a patent for a ceiling tile microphone that includes a microphone array for beamforming, mounted in a drop ceiling. The device features acoustic transparency, beamforming, acoustic echo cancellation, and auto mixing capabilities. GlobalData’s report on Global Payments gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Ceiling tile microphone with beamforming, echo cancellation, auto mixing
A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US11950050B1) discloses a ceiling tile microphone system designed for beamforming applications. The system comprises a plurality of microphones arranged as a microphone array, strategically positioned to create a directional pickup pattern. These microphones are integrated into a single ceiling tile with an acoustically transparent outer surface, allowing for seamless installation in drop ceilings. The system offers advanced features such as beamforming, acoustic echo cancellation, auto mixing, auto voice tracking, Power over Ethernet, configurable pickup patterns, adjustable noise cancellation, and additional non-beamforming microphones for enhanced audio resolution.
Moreover, the ceiling tile microphone system includes adaptive acoustic processing that automatically adjusts the beamforming operation based on room configurations, creating an audio beam across a specified frequency range. The system also features an ethernet connector for power supply, ensuring convenient connectivity. With a focus on versatility and performance, this innovative ceiling tile microphone system offers a comprehensive solution for audio capture in various environments, making it a valuable addition to the field of audio technology.
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