Apple inc. (20240354177). Devices, Methods, and User Interfaces for Providing Audio Notifications simplified abstract

Devices, Methods, and User Interfaces for Providing Audio Notifications

Organization Name

apple inc.

Inventor(s)

Devin W. Chalmers of Oakland CA (US)

Sean B. Kelly of San Francisco CA (US)

Karlin Y. Bark of San Carlos CA (US)

Devices, Methods, and User Interfaces for Providing Audio Notifications - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240354177 titled 'Devices, Methods, and User Interfaces for Providing Audio Notifications

Simplified Explanation: This patent application describes a system where an electronic device communicates with wearable audio output devices to detect events and movement, and then outputs corresponding audio content.

• Key Features and Innovation:

   * Electronic device communicates with wearable audio output devices.
   * Detects events and movement while the devices are worn.
   * Outputs audio content corresponding to detected events.
   * Outputs additional audio content based on movement criteria being met.

• Potential Applications:

   * Fitness tracking with audio cues.
   * Navigation assistance for visually impaired individuals.
   * Interactive storytelling experiences.

• Problems Solved:

   * Providing audio feedback in real-time.
   * Enhancing user experience with wearable technology.
   * Improving accessibility for individuals with disabilities.

• Benefits:

   * Hands-free access to audio information.
   * Personalized audio notifications.
   * Enhanced user engagement and interaction.

• Commercial Applications:

   * "Smart" headphones for fitness enthusiasts.
   * Assistive technology for the visually impaired.
   * Interactive audio tours for museums and historical sites.

• Prior Art:

   * Prior art related to wearable audio devices and event detection systems.

• Frequently Updated Research:

   * Ongoing research on wearable technology and audio output innovations.

Questions about the Technology: 1. How does this system improve user experience compared to traditional audio devices? 2. What are the potential privacy concerns associated with wearable audio devices?

2. Another relevant generic question, with a detailed answer: - How does this technology impact the future of wearable devices and audio content delivery? - This technology represents a significant advancement in the integration of audio output with wearable devices, offering new possibilities for interactive and personalized experiences.

Original Abstract Submitted

an electronic device that is in communication with one or more wearable audio output devices detects occurrence of one or more first event while the one or more wearable audio output devices are being worn by a user. in response, the electronic device outputs, via the one or more wearable audio output devices, audio content corresponding to the one or more first events. after outputting the audio content corresponding to the one or more first events, the electronic device detects movement of the one or more wearable audio output devices, and in response to detecting the movement, and in accordance with a determination that a first movement of the one or more wearable audio output devices meets first movement criteria, outputs, via the one or more wearable audio output devices additional audio content corresponding to one or more events.