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Audio output apparatus and method for operating audio output apparatus

  • US 10,313,776 B2
  • Filed: 01/05/2017
  • Issued: 06/04/2019
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/05/2016
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An audio output device comprising:

  • a communication module configured to communicate with an external electronic device;

    a speaker configured to output sound;

    a mounting detection sensor comprising a heart rate sensor and an acceleration sensor, wherein the mounting detection sensor is configured to detect whether the audio output device is mounted on a user of the audio output device; and

    a control circuit electrically connected with the communication module, the speaker, and the mounting detection sensor,wherein the control circuit is configured to;

    obtain an acceleration of the audio output device using the acceleration sensor,detect a heart rate using the heart rate sensor if the obtained acceleration is in a specified range,wirelessly connect the external electronic device with the audio output device using the communication module, if a heart rate of a user is detected after obtaining the acceleration in the specified range,receive audio data from the external electronic device through the wireless connection, andoutput the audio data using the speaker.

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