Smart earphone systems devices and methods
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1. A smart earphone device for use with a host device, the smart earphone device comprising:
- an earphone for converting sound signals provided by the host device into audible sound; and
a detection element for providing detection output from which it can be determined whether or not the earphone is in a listening position;
wherein the detection output can be used to cause the host device to control an operation.
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Abstract
A smart earphone device for use with a host device includes an earphone and a detection element. The earphone is capable of converting sound signals provided by the host device into audible sound. The detection element provides detection output from which it can be determined whether or not the earphone is in a listening position. The detection output can be used to cause the host device to control or perform an operation.
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48 Claims
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1. A smart earphone device for use with a host device, the smart earphone device comprising:
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an earphone for converting sound signals provided by the host device into audible sound; and
a detection element for providing detection output from which it can be determined whether or not the earphone is in a listening position;
wherein the detection output can be used to cause the host device to control an operation. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26)
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27. A method for causing an operation to be performed by a host device, the method comprising:
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providing an earphone for converting sound signals from the host device into audible sound;
detecting whether or not the earphone is in a listening position; and
causing an operation to be performed by the host device based on whether or not the earphone is in the listening position. - View Dependent Claims (28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36)
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37. A system for providing audible sound, comprising:
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a host device for providing sound signals; and
a smart earphone device comprising;
an earphone for converting the sound signals provided by the host device into audible sound; and
a detection element for providing detection output from which it can be determined whether or not the earphone is in a listening position;
wherein the detection output can be used to cause the host device to control an operation. - View Dependent Claims (38, 39, 40, 41, 42)
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43. A smart earphone device for use with a host device, the smart earphone device comprising:
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an earphone for converting sound signals provided by the host device into audible sound; and
a detection element for providing detection output from which it can be determined whether or not a user is touching the earphone;
wherein the detection output can be used to cause the host device to control an operation. - View Dependent Claims (44, 45, 46, 47, 48)
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