Abstract
Portable devices such as mobile phones, tablets, rechargeable smart speakers, etc. that are capable of audio playback via device speakers rely on the device battery as a power source. However, to deliver high quality audio playback is a power hungry activity, and places substantial demands on the device battery. Traditional approaches to conserve power such as amplifier gain/volume attenuation, use of equalizer filters, boost current limiter, etc. can lead to lower audio quality and consequently, a subpar user experience. This disclosure describes a mechanism to control and optimize power consumption for audio playback in a battery-powered device with minimal impact on the audio performance or listening experience. The mechanism is predictive (uses a look-ahead mechanism) and smart (intervenes only when an over-current situation is likely). The mechanism uses power and speaker modeling along with acoustic modifications to optimize power consumption. The described mechanism is compatible with other audio enhancement solutions.
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Recommended Citation
Li, Chung-Lun, "Predictive Smart Acoustic Modeling for Power Consumption Handling in Audio Playback", Technical Disclosure Commons, (March 27, 2024)
https://www.tdcommons.org/dpubs_series/6828