18264858. METHOD FOR IDENTIFYING EARBUD WEARING ERROR AND RELATED DEVICE simplified abstract (HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.)

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METHOD FOR IDENTIFYING EARBUD WEARING ERROR AND RELATED DEVICE

Organization Name

HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.

Inventor(s)

Guocheng Hu of Shenzhen (CN)

METHOD FOR IDENTIFYING EARBUD WEARING ERROR AND RELATED DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18264858 titled 'METHOD FOR IDENTIFYING EARBUD WEARING ERROR AND RELATED DEVICE

Simplified Explanation

Embodiments of this application provide a method for identifying an earbud wearing error. An earbud wearing action is detected based on a sensor of an earbud (for example, an acceleration sensor, a gyroscope sensor, or a magnetic field detection sensor), and an electronic device may determine, based on the earbud wearing action, whether a left bud and a right bud are incorrectly worn. Once it is determined that the left bud and the right bud are incorrectly worn, the electronic device may output prompt information by using a screen, to prompt a user that the left bud and the right bud are incorrectly worn. When the left bud and the right bud are incorrectly worn, the electronic device may further switch between a left-ear mode and a right-ear mode.

  • Method for identifying earbud wearing error
  • Detection of earbud wearing action using sensor data
  • Determination of incorrect left and right bud placement
  • Prompting user with prompt information on screen
  • Switching between left-ear and right-ear mode

Potential Applications

This technology could be applied in the development of smart earbuds that can detect and correct improper wearing by users.

Problems Solved

This technology solves the problem of users wearing earbuds incorrectly, which can lead to discomfort and reduced audio quality.

Benefits

The benefits of this technology include improved user experience, increased comfort, and optimized audio performance.

Potential Commercial Applications

One potential commercial application of this technology is in the production of high-tech earbuds for consumers who value convenience and audio quality.

Possible Prior Art

There may be prior art related to earbud sensors and detection of wearing errors, but specific examples are not provided in this abstract.

Unanswered Questions

How does the sensor differentiate between left and right earbuds?

The sensor may use a combination of data from multiple sensors to determine the orientation and placement of the earbuds.

What happens if the user ignores the prompt information?

It is not specified in the abstract what actions the electronic device takes if the user ignores the prompt information.


Original Abstract Submitted

Embodiments of this application provide a method for identifying an earbud wearing error. An earbud wearing action is detected based on a sensor of an earbud (for example, an acceleration sensor, a gyroscope sensor, or a magnetic field detection sensor), and an electronic device may determine, based on the earbud wearing action, whether a left bud and a right bud are incorrectly worn. Once it is determined that the left bud and the right bud are incorrectly worn, the electronic device may output prompt information by using a screen, to prompt a user that the left bud and the right bud are incorrectly worn. When the left bud and the right bud are incorrectly worn, the electronic device may further switch between a left-ear mode and a right-ear mode.