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Method and apparatus for audio output, and electronic device

US9344827B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 10, 2014
Grant dateMay 17, 2016
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Expiry dateAug 13, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04R2499/11
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Method and apparatus for audio output, and electronic device. The method applies to the electronic device including first and second speakers at left and right sides of the device placed in a horizontal state, respectively, and third and fourth speakers at left and right sides of the device placed in a vertical state, respectively, the method including: detecting placement state of the device when it is under a speaker output mode; and switching, according to the placement state of the device, a stereo output and/or a bass output of audio data to be outputted to a speaker or speakers corresponding to the placement state, and outputting the audio data in the form of stereo output and/or bass output through the speaker or speakers corresponding to the placement state. Stereo output effect can be obtained when the device is in speaker output mode, regardless of whether placed horizontally or vertically.

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