Method and apparatus for audio output, and electronic device
US9344827B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 10, 2014 |
| Grant date | May 17, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 13, 2034 |
Classification
- 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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