Electronic device and method for detecting plug type of audio device inserted into electronic device
US9749748B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 24, 2015 |
| Grant date | Aug 29, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 24, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04R2420/09
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An electronic device for determining a type of an audio device plugged into the electronic device includes an audio port configured to receive a plug of the audio device, a plug detection system configured to determine a plug type of the audio device from the audio port, and a display configured to display the plug type. The plug type includes a three-section plug and a four-section earphone plug. The three-section plug is either a three-section earphone plug or a three-section external speaker plug.
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