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Orientation free handsfree device

  • US 10,306,355 B2
  • Filed: 06/07/2017
  • Issued: 05/28/2019
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/07/2013
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An apparatus comprising at least one processor and at least one memory including computer program instructions, the at least one memory and the computer program instructions configured to, with the at least one processor, cause the apparatus at least to:

  • determine an application with audio output is started on a mobile device;

    determine that a user is providing input to the mobile device;

    receive first sensor data to determine motion activity of the user based on the provided input wherein the first sensor data is provided from a first sensor of a headphone device, wherein the headphone device is worn at the user;

    receive second sensor data indicating a direction of movement of the headphone device, wherein the second sensor data is provided from a second sensor at the headphone device or the mobile device, the direction of movement of the headphone device is based on a determination of acceleration or trajectory of the headphone device;

    compare the received first sensor data to the received second sensor data;

    determine from the comparison if the motion activity of the user corresponds to the direction of movement of the headphone device to determine a physical orientation of the headphone device; and

    determine an output channel order for the headphone device and switch the output channel order when the motion activity of the user does not correspond with the direction of movement of the headphone device, wherein the output channels cause audio signals to be output from the headphone device.

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