Apparatus and method for dynamically adapting a user volume input range on an electronic device
US9438194B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 30, 2014 |
| Grant date | Sep 6, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 12, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH03G3/32
- WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Method of dynamically adapting user volume input range on mobile device having global volume range starts by receiving a volume input selection from a user that is level included in user volume input range. User volume input range is a portion of global volume range. Device's processor then detects ambient noise level surrounding device and adjusts user volume input range from current portion of global volume range to different portion of global volume range based on detected ambient noise level. Volume input selection remains at the same level included in user volume input range after user volume input range is adjusted. Processor may identify sound profile that corresponds to ambient noise level being detected and adjusts user volume input range to a different portion of the global volume range based on identified sound profile. Other embodiments are also described.
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