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Earphones with Cable Orientation Sensors

  • US 20140146979A1
  • Filed: 11/29/2012
  • Published: 05/29/2014
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/29/2012
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for operating an electronic device that is configured to play audio through a pair of earphones, comprising:

  • with control circuitry in the electronic device, gathering information from sensor structures in the earphones on whether the earphones are in the ears of multiple users of the electronic device; and

    in response to the information from the sensor structures, adjusting audio playback from the control circuitry to the earphones.

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