Method and apparatus for ultrasonic triggered audio reduction

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9473093
APP PUB NO 20160028356A1
SERIAL NO

14340645

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A method and apparatus trigger audio reduction using an ultrasonic signal. Device audio can be output at a first device audio setting from a device through a headphone coupled to the device. An ultrasonic signal can be received. Device audio volume can be reduced through the headphone to output the device audio at a second device audio setting through the headphone in response to receiving the ultrasonic signal. An external audio signal can be received. The external audio signal can be sent through the headphone in response to receiving the ultrasonic signal.

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GOOGLE TECHNOLOGY HOLDINGS LLC1600 AMPHITHEATRE PARKWAY MOUNTAIN VIEW CA 94043

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Eltoft, Justin D Pleasant Prairie, US 7 45

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