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Smart earphone systems devices and methods

  • US 20060045304A1
  • Filed: 12/30/2004
  • Published: 03/02/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/02/2004
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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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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