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Method for operating a device having a speaker so as to prevent unexpected audio output

US11895471B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 23, 2019
Grant dateFeb 6, 2024
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Expiry dateSep 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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