Apple inc. (20240184513). Systems, Methods, and Graphical User Interfaces for Selecting Audio Output Modes of Wearable Audio Output Devices simplified abstract

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Systems, Methods, and Graphical User Interfaces for Selecting Audio Output Modes of Wearable Audio Output Devices

Organization Name

apple inc.

Inventor(s)

Taylor G. Carrigan of San Francisco CA (US)

Systems, Methods, and Graphical User Interfaces for Selecting Audio Output Modes of Wearable Audio Output Devices - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240184513 titled 'Systems, Methods, and Graphical User Interfaces for Selecting Audio Output Modes of Wearable Audio Output Devices

Simplified Explanation

The abstract describes a patent application for an electronic device that displays an audio settings interface, including an element to enable a specific audio mode. The interface indicates whether the audio mode is being used or not.

  • The electronic device displays an audio settings interface with an element to enable a specific audio mode.
  • The interface shows whether the audio mode is currently being used or not.

Potential Applications

This technology could be applied in various electronic devices such as smartphones, tablets, laptops, and smart speakers to provide users with easy access to audio settings and control over different audio modes.

Problems Solved

This technology solves the problem of users not being able to easily switch between different audio modes on their devices and not knowing which audio mode is currently in use.

Benefits

- Improved user experience with clear indications of audio mode usage - Convenient access to audio settings for customization - Enhanced control over audio output for better sound quality

Potential Commercial Applications

"Enhanced Audio Settings Interface for Electronic Devices" could be used in consumer electronics products to attract customers looking for devices with user-friendly audio controls and settings.

Possible Prior Art

One possible prior art could be the existence of audio settings interfaces in electronic devices, but the specific feature of indicating the current audio mode usage may be a novel aspect of this technology.

Unanswered Questions

How does the electronic device determine which audio mode is currently in use?

The abstract does not provide details on how the device detects and displays the current audio mode status.

Can users customize the indications for different audio modes on the interface?

It is not mentioned whether users have the option to personalize the visual indicators for each audio mode on the interface.


Original Abstract Submitted

an electronic device, while displaying a first interface, receives a request to display an audio settings interface. in response, the electronic device displays the audio settings interface, including a first interface element that enables a first audio mode of an audio output device. displaying the audio settings interface includes: if the first audio mode is enabled and the electronic device is causing audio that is configured for output using the first audio mode to be output using the first audio mode, displaying the first interface element with a first indication that the first audio mode is being used; and if the first audio mode is enabled and the electronic device is not causing audio to be output using the first audio mode, displaying the first interface element without displaying the first indication that the first audio mode is being used.