Automated audio volume stabilizer
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Nov 3, 2020
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Feb 27, 2015
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The specification and drawings present a new method, apparatus and software related product (e.g., a computer readable memory or a storage device) for automatically stabilizing a volume of different audio streams/contents to predefined boundary levels which may be requested by a user. According to an embodiment, an automated volume control feature may allow a user to set the highest level of volume for any audio stream played on a user's device for automatically adjusting the incoming audio content volume of audio streams not to exceed at least the highest level of volume set as the maximum threshold volume.
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CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS OPERATING LLC | 12405 POWERSCOURT DRIVE ST LOUIS MO 63131 |
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Inventor Name | Address | # of filed Patents | Total Citations |
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Ballard, Justin Earl | Pasadena, US | 2 | 28 |
# of filed Patents : 2 Total Citations : 28 |
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