Audio communication
AssigneeApple Inc.
InventorsPatrick J. Crowley, Jason A. Granger, Collin J. Richardson
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Abstract
An electronic device can include a housing, a securement feature, a noise generator, a receiver, and a processor. The housing can define an internal volume. The securement feature can be connected to at least a first side and a second side of the housing and can extend between the first side and the second side. The noise generator can be connected to the securement featured and be configured to generate a sound with a frequency. The receiver can be disposed within the internal volume and be configured to receive the sound. The processor can be disposed within the internal volume and in communication with the receiver, and be configured to process the sound and perform an operation.
Claims19
A wearable electronic device, comprising:
- a housing defining an internal volume;
- a securement band connected to at least a first side and a second side of the housing and extending between the first side and the second side;
- a noise generator disposed on the securement band and configured to generate a signal with a frequency including an audible sound;
- a receiver disposed within the internal volume configured to detect the signal;
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- a processor disposed within the internal volume and in communication with the receiver, the processor configured to process the signal and perform an operation in response to the signal.
A strap for a smart watch including a microphone, the strap comprising:
- a first noise cap mechanically coupled to the strap at a first position, and configured to interface with the watch;
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- a second noise cap configured to interface with the watch mechanically coupled to the strap at a second position.
A wearable programmable electronic device, comprising:
- a housing defining an internal volume;
- a securement band mechanically coupled to the housing;
- a sound generator operatively coupled to the securement band, the sound generator configured to generate a signal with a frequency;
- a receiver disposed within the internal volume, wherein the receiver is configured to receive the signal;
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- a processor connected to the receiver, the processor configured to operate a program based on the frequency.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.