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Method for controlling sound output of audio reproducing device and electronic device performing the same

US12418694B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 7, 2023
Grant dateSep 16, 2025
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Expiry dateOct 18, 2043

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04R2460/01
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method of controlling a sound output of a first audio reproducing device that is operable in a simultaneous listening mode with a second audio reproducing device such that, in the simultaneous listening mode, each of the first audio reproducing device and the second audio reproducing device operate to output content sound based on an audio content signal streamed from a corresponding content providing device through a communication connection, according to their respective sound output settings, the method including detecting a conversation request from the second audio reproducing device; controlling the first audio reproducing device to exit the simultaneous listening mode, enter a conversation mode, and change the sound output setting of the first audio reproducing device, in response to detecting the conversation request; and controlling the first audio reproducing device to output the content sound based on the changed sound output setting while operating in the conversation mode.

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