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=AUDIO PLAYBACK DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING OPERATION THEREOF=


==Organization Name==

[[:Category:SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.|SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.]]


[[Category:SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.]]

==Inventor(s)==

[[:Category:Mi-youn Won of Seoul (KR)|Mi-youn Won of Seoul (KR)]][[Category:Mi-youn Won of Seoul (KR)]]

[[:Category:Jung-geun Kim of Suwon-si (KR)|Jung-geun Kim of Suwon-si (KR)]][[Category:Jung-geun Kim of Suwon-si (KR)]]

[[:Category:Ji-hyae Kim of Seoul (KR)|Ji-hyae Kim of Seoul (KR)]][[Category:Ji-hyae Kim of Seoul (KR)]]

[[:Category:Won-hee Lee of Seoul (KR)|Won-hee Lee of Seoul (KR)]][[Category:Won-hee Lee of Seoul (KR)]]

==AUDIO PLAYBACK DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING OPERATION THEREOF - A simplified explanation of the abstract==


This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18442366 titled 'AUDIO PLAYBACK DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING OPERATION THEREOF

==Simplified Explanation==
The patent application describes an audio reproduction device with a user interface that allows for more effective control of various functions. The device includes a processor that obtains function information based on user input and controls the device accordingly.

* The audio reproduction device has a user interface that enables better control of functions.
* A processor obtains function information based on user input.
* The device is controlled according to the obtained function information.

==Key Features and Innovation==
* User interface for effective control of audio functions.
* Processor obtains function information based on user input.
* Mapping information for user input based on wheel region or touch region.
* Control of the audio device based on obtained function information.

==Potential Applications==
The technology can be applied in various audio devices such as speakers, headphones, and sound systems. It can enhance user experience and control over audio functions.

==Problems Solved==
The technology addresses the need for more efficient and user-friendly control of audio devices. It simplifies the process of managing various functions and settings.

==Benefits==
* Improved user experience in controlling audio functions.
* Enhanced efficiency in managing audio settings.
* User-friendly interface for better control.

==Commercial Applications==
* Potential commercial uses include audio equipment for home entertainment systems, professional sound systems, and portable audio devices. 
* Market implications include increased demand for audio devices with advanced user interfaces.

==Prior Art==
Information on prior art related to this technology is not provided in the abstract.

==Frequently Updated Research==
There is no information on frequently updated research relevant to this technology.

==Questions about Audio Reproduction Device==
===Question 1===
How does the user interface of the audio reproduction device enhance control over audio functions?

The user interface of the audio reproduction device allows users to effectively control various functions by providing mapping information for user input based on wheel and touch regions, enabling a more intuitive and efficient control experience.

===Question 2===
What are the potential applications of the audio reproduction device technology beyond audio devices?

The technology could potentially be applied to other electronic devices that require user interfaces for controlling functions, such as smart home devices, automotive systems, and gaming consoles.


==Original Abstract Submitted==

Provided are an audio reproduction device and a method of controlling an operation thereof, which involve a user interface that allows a user to more effectively control various functions. The audio reproduction device includes a processor configured to obtain function information of the audio reproduction device corresponding to a user input received using mapping information for mapping between a user input received based on at least one of at least one wheel region rotatable clockwise or counterclockwise and at least one touch region and function information of the audio reproduction device, and to control the audio reproduction device according to the obtained function information of the audio reproduction device.



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