Samsung electronics co., ltd. (20240137605). METHOD FOR CONTROLLING SOUND OUTPUT OF AUDIO REPRODUCING DEVICE AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE PERFORMING THE SAME simplified abstract

METHOD FOR CONTROLLING SOUND OUTPUT OF AUDIO REPRODUCING DEVICE AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE PERFORMING THE SAME

Organization Name

samsung electronics co., ltd.

Inventor(s)

Jihye Kwon of Suwon-si (KR)

Youngchan Woo of Suwon-si (KR)

Joayoung Lee of Suwon-si (KR)

Insik Myung of Suwon-si (KR)

Miyoung Lee of Suwon-si (KR)

METHOD FOR CONTROLLING SOUND OUTPUT OF AUDIO REPRODUCING DEVICE AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE PERFORMING THE SAME - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240137605 titled 'METHOD FOR CONTROLLING SOUND OUTPUT OF AUDIO REPRODUCING DEVICE AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE PERFORMING THE SAME

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes a method for controlling the sound output of an audio reproducing device in a simultaneous listening mode with another device, allowing for seamless transition between modes based on a conversation request.

• Detect a conversation request from the second audio reproducing device.
• Control the first audio reproducing device to exit the simultaneous listening mode and enter a conversation mode.
• Change the sound output setting of the first audio reproducing device in response to the conversation request.
• Output content sound based on the changed setting while in the conversation mode.

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1. 1. 1. Potential Applications of this Technology

- Home entertainment systems - Virtual meetings and conferences - Gaming setups with multiple audio sources

1. 1. 1. Problems Solved by this Technology

- Seamless transition between simultaneous listening and conversation modes - Enhanced user experience in multi-device audio setups

1. 1. 1. Benefits of this Technology

- Improved audio control and customization - Better communication in group listening scenarios - Enhanced user convenience and flexibility

1. 1. 1. Potential Commercial Applications of this Technology
         1. Optimizing Sound Output in Multi-Device Setups

1. 1. 1. Possible Prior Art

No prior art information is available at this time.

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1. 1. 1. 1. Unanswered Questions

1. 1. 1. How does this method handle multiple conversation requests from different devices simultaneously?

The patent application does not specify how the method prioritizes and manages multiple conversation requests from different devices at the same time.

1. 1. 1. Can this technology be integrated with smart home systems for voice-controlled operation?

The patent application does not mention integration with smart home systems for voice-controlled operation, leaving room for further exploration in this area.

Original Abstract Submitted

a method of controlling a sound output of a first audio reproducing device that is operable in a simultaneous listening mode with a second audio reproducing device such that, in the simultaneous listening mode, each of the first audio reproducing device and the second audio reproducing device operate to output content sound based on an audio content signal streamed from a corresponding content providing device through a communication connection, according to their respective sound output settings, the method including detecting a conversation request from the second audio reproducing device; controlling the first audio reproducing device to exit the simultaneous listening mode, enter a conversation mode, and change the sound output setting of the first audio reproducing device, in response to detecting the conversation request; and controlling the first audio reproducing device to output the content sound based on the changed sound output setting while operating in the conversation mode.