18053282. BONE CONDUCTION TRANSDUCERS FOR PRIVACY simplified abstract (Apple Inc.)

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BONE CONDUCTION TRANSDUCERS FOR PRIVACY

Organization Name

Apple Inc.

Inventor(s)

Robert D. Silfvast of Belmont CA (US)

Neal D. Evans of Sunnyvale CA (US)

Nikolas T. Vitt of Redwood City CA (US)

Jonathan D. Sheaffer of San Jose CA (US)

BONE CONDUCTION TRANSDUCERS FOR PRIVACY - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18053282 titled 'BONE CONDUCTION TRANSDUCERS FOR PRIVACY

Simplified Explanation

The abstract describes a method for routing audio content through a wearable electronic device. The method determines if a communication is private and then drives either a bone conduction transducer or a speaker of the device based on the privacy status of the communication.

  • The method is used in a wearable electronic device.
  • It determines if a communication is private or not.
  • If the communication is private, it drives a bone conduction transducer with the audio signal.
  • If the communication is not private, it drives a speaker with the audio signal.

Potential Applications

  • Wearable devices with audio capabilities.
  • Communication devices that need to differentiate between private and non-private communications.
  • Devices used in environments where privacy is important, such as in healthcare or military settings.

Problems Solved

  • Ensures privacy by using different audio output methods based on the nature of the communication.
  • Provides a convenient and efficient way to route audio content in a wearable device.
  • Reduces the risk of audio content being overheard by unintended recipients.

Benefits

  • Enhanced privacy for sensitive communications.
  • Improved user experience by using appropriate audio output methods.
  • Versatile and adaptable routing of audio content in a wearable device.


Original Abstract Submitted

A method for routing audio content through an electronic device that is to be worn by a user. The method obtains a communication and determines whether the communication is private. In response to determining that the communication is private, the method drives a bone conduction transducer of the electronic device with an audio signal associated with the communication. In response to determining that the communication is not private, however, the method drives a speaker of the electronic device with the audio signal.

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