18243431. ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR RECOGNIZING AUDIO OUTPUT DEVICE CONNECTED TO USB TYPE-C CONNECTOR simplified abstract (SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.)
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ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR RECOGNIZING AUDIO OUTPUT DEVICE CONNECTED TO USB TYPE-C CONNECTOR
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Inventor(s)
Kyounghoon Kim of Suwon-si (KR)
Hyungsik Park of Suwon-si (KR)
Youngjung Yoon of Suwon-si (KR)
ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR RECOGNIZING AUDIO OUTPUT DEVICE CONNECTED TO USB TYPE-C CONNECTOR - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18243431 titled 'ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR RECOGNIZING AUDIO OUTPUT DEVICE CONNECTED TO USB TYPE-C CONNECTOR
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes an electronic device with a USB Type-C connector and a processor connected to it. The processor is programmed to obtain information about a connected audio output device, transmit this information to an audio framework, and control the framework to access the corresponding interface. If additional information about the audio output device is obtained, the processor activates the interface by transmitting the new information to the audio framework.
- The electronic device includes a USB Type-C connector and a processor.
- The processor obtains information about a connected audio output device using a USB driver.
- The first information and audio card information of the audio output device are transmitted to an audio framework through a USB framework.
- The audio framework is controlled to access the interface corresponding to the audio card information.
- If additional information about the audio output device is obtained, the processor activates the interface by transmitting the new information to the audio framework.
Potential applications of this technology:
- This technology can be used in electronic devices such as smartphones, tablets, and laptops that have USB Type-C connectors and support audio output.
- It can improve the user experience by automatically detecting and configuring audio output devices.
- It can be used in audio devices such as headphones and speakers that connect to electronic devices via USB Type-C.
Problems solved by this technology:
- Simplifies the process of connecting and configuring audio output devices by automating the detection and activation of interfaces.
- Eliminates the need for manual configuration or setup of audio output devices.
- Ensures compatibility between the electronic device and the audio output device by using standardized USB Type-C connectors and frameworks.
Benefits of this technology:
- Improved user convenience and ease of use.
- Seamless integration of audio output devices with electronic devices.
- Reduced setup time and effort for connecting audio output devices.
- Enhanced compatibility and interoperability between different devices.
Original Abstract Submitted
Embodiments of an electronic device are disclosed. The electronic device may include a USB Type-C connector including at least one configuration channel (CC) pin and a processor operatively connected to the USB Type-C connector. The processor may be configured to: obtain first information of a connected audio output device by using a USB driver; transmit the first information and/or audio card information of the audio output device to an audio framework through a USB framework; control the audio framework to access an interface corresponding to the audio card information; and activate, when at least a portion of second information of the audio output device is obtained through the USB driver while accessing the interface, the interface by transmitting the at least a portion of the second information to the audio framework through the USB framework. Various additional embodiments in addition to the disclosed embodiments are possible.
