Audio user interface for displayless electronic device
US8862252B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 30, 2009 |
| Grant date | Oct 14, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 4, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG11B27/105
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
This invention is directed to an audio menu provided in an electronic device having no display. The electronic device can further include an input interface having only a single sensing element (e.g., a single button) for controlling audio playback of the device and for accessing and controlling the device audio menu. In response to a particular input detected by the single sensing element, the electronic device can enable an audio menu mode and play back audio clips associated with different menu options. The user can provide selection instructions using the single sensing element during the playback of an audio clip to select the menu option associated with the played back audio clip. In some embodiments, the audio menu can be multi-dimensional (e.g., the device plays back audio clips for sub-options in response to a selection of a menu option). Suitable menu options can include, for example, groupings of audio (e.g., playlists), options to toggle (e.g., a shuffle option), or options associated with particular metadata tags associated with audio available to the device.
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