Apparatus and method for detecting earphone removal and insertion

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9872116
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14946282

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At least one electrical value for a plurality of frequencies is measured over a range of frequencies. An impedance is calculated based upon the at least one electrical value for each of the plurality of frequencies in the frequency range, the calculating producing a plurality of impedances. A maximum impedance from the plurality of impedances and a frequency associated with the maximum impedance are determined. The frequency is compared to a predetermined threshold, and based upon the comparing it is determined whether an earphone has been removed from the ear of a wearer.

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KNOWLES ELECTRONICS LLC1151 MAPLEWOOD DRIVE ITASCA IL 60143

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Qutub, Sarmad Des Plaines, US 21 432
Ryan, William A Villa Park, US 13 390

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