Interaction of sound, silent and mute modes in an electronic device
US12131098B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 17, 2023 |
| Grant date | Oct 29, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 17, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04R29/00
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Controlling the output of audio based on the mode of an electronic device having a sound mode, silent mode, and mute mode, along different audio output routes. In the sound mode, all audio can be output, while only registered or authorized audio can be output in the silent mode. In the mute mode, no audio can be output. The sound and silent modes can be enabled using an interface of the device, while the mute mode can be enabled using an accessory coupled to the device. To disengage the mute mode, a user can provide a corresponding instruction using the accessory or providing an instruction on the device related to volume control. Other aspects are also described and claimed.
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