Selective muting of applications
US7706903B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 13, 2006 |
| Grant date | Apr 27, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 5, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH03G3/02
- WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Methods, computer program products, and electronic devices are provided for managing sound in a plurality of computer-executed applications. One method includes: operating a sound manager function to provide a user with an option to selectively mute up to n-1 applications of n applications, where n>1; and in response to the user choosing to selectively mute up to n-1 applications, the sound manager function selectively muting the up to n-1 applications. Another method includes providing a user with an option to selectively mute up to n-1 applications of n applications, where n>1. In response to the user choosing to selectively mute up to n-1 applications, at least one action is performed in response to requests to play sounds by the selectively muted applications so that the sounds are muted with respect to a sound device.
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