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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 14, 2026
Filed:
Oct. 02, 2023
Nokia Technologies Oy, Espoo, FI;
Mikko Tapio Tammi, Tampere, FI;
Riitta Elina Väänänen, Espoo, FI;
Toni Mäkinen, Tampere, FI;
Roope Olavi Järvinen, Tampere, FI;
NOKIA TECHNOLOGIES OY, Espoo, FI;
Abstract
Example embodiments relate to conference calls. In a method, there may be provided audio data and associated classification data from a plurality of user devices as part of a conference call, the plurality of user devices including at least a first user device and a second user device. The classification data may be indicative of one of a plurality of predetermined sound types represented by the associated audio data in a current time frame. The method may comprise determining that the audio data provided by the first user device is associated with a dominant speaker. The method may comprise controlling transmission of the audio data as part of the conference call, including preventing transmission of audio data provided by at least the second user device based on its associated classification data being indicative of a restricted sound type and the first user device being associated with a dominant speaker.
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