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Context-based volume adjustment

US9798512B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 12, 2016
Grant dateOct 24, 2017
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Expiry dateFeb 12, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F3/167
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

In general, this disclosure is directed to techniques for adjusting various types of volumes based on audio present in a currently executing application. A computing device not currently outputting audio for playback at an audio output device operatively coupled to the computing device receives an indication of user input to adjust a volume level. Responsive to receiving the indication of the user input, the computing device determines context data based on content associated with the currently executing application. The computing device predicts, based on the context data, a type of audio that is planned to be output for playback at the audio output device. The type of audio is one of many types of audio capable of being output for playback. The computing device adjusts, based on the type of the audio, a respective volume level associated with the audio type.

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