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Portable electronic device

US8363857B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 20, 2007
Grant dateJan 29, 2013
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Expiry dateNov 28, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04S7/30
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A portable electronic device includes a player, a speaker, a control circuit, a switch circuit, and a current limiter. The player is for outputting analog audio signals. The speaker is for transforming the analog audio signals into sound. The control circuit is for generating a first control signal when ambient light intensity is lower than a predetermined value. The switch circuit is for turning on and transmitting the analog audio signals to the speaker when receiving the first control signal. The current limiter is for transmitting the analog audio signals to the speaker when the switch circuit turns off, and for limiting a current flowing through the speaker.

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