Method for operating a device having a speaker so as to prevent unexpected audio output
US11895471B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 23, 2019 |
| Grant date | Feb 6, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 23, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04R2430/01
- WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method for operating an electronic device comprising a processing unit and a speaker is disclosed. The method comprises the following acts, performed by the processing unit: when detecting that a process implying audio output from the speaker is to be performed, determining (a) that the user is in a quiet environment; and performing (h) the process with a reduced level of audio output from the speaker.
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