Abstract
This document describes a method for managing audio modes in a hearable device. A user operating a device in an ambient sound passthrough mode may have difficulty hearing audio events, such as notifications or digital assistant responses, over background noise. A system can detect certain triggers, such as the receipt of a notification or the start of a user's interaction with a digital assistant. Upon detecting a trigger, the hearable device can temporarily switch from an ambient sound mode to a noise cancellation mode. After the audio event concludes, for example, after the notification sound or the assistant's response is complete, the device can revert to its previous mode. This process can improve the audio clarity for certain events, potentially reducing the need for manual user intervention and enhancing notification awareness.
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Recommended Citation
Maheshwari, Shailesh; Maheshwari, Vedant; and Maheshwari, Rayansh, "Event-Triggered Audio Mode Management for Hearable Devices", Technical Disclosure Commons, (October 27, 2025)
https://www.tdcommons.org/dpubs_series/8790