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

=BONE CONDUCTION TRANSDUCERS FOR PRIVACY=


==Organization Name==

[[:Category:Apple Inc.|Apple Inc.]]


[[Category:Apple Inc.]]

==Inventor(s)==

[[:Category:Robert D. Silfvast of Belmont CA (US)|Robert D. Silfvast of Belmont CA (US)]][[Category:Robert D. Silfvast of Belmont CA (US)]]

[[:Category:Neal D. Evans of Sunnyvale CA (US)|Neal D. Evans of Sunnyvale CA (US)]][[Category:Neal D. Evans of Sunnyvale CA (US)]]

[[:Category:Nikolas T. Vitt of Redwood City CA (US)|Nikolas T. Vitt of Redwood City CA (US)]][[Category:Nikolas T. Vitt of Redwood City CA (US)]]

[[:Category:Jonathan D. Sheaffer of San Jose CA (US)|Jonathan D. Sheaffer of San Jose CA (US)]][[Category: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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