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On/Off Head Detection Using Magnetic Field Sensing

  • US 20170374448A1
  • Filed: 06/22/2016
  • Published: 12/28/2017
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/31/2016
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method comprising:

  • receiving, in a first earpiece of a headphone, a magnetic field emitted by a magnetic field source associated with a second earpiece of the headphone;

    determining an intensity of the magnetic field;

    determining whether the intensity of the magnetic field has reached a threshold; and

    in response to the intensity of the magnetic field reaching the threshold, performing an operational mode associated with at least one of the headphone or a device in communication with the headphone.

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