Patent ID: 9432772
Filing Date: 2016-08-30
CPC Classification: H04R

Claim Text:
1. A hand-held electronic device, comprising: an earpiece; a first region and a second region remote from said first region; a first speaker having a first primary audio output ported to said earpiece and a first bass reflex audio output; a second speaker having a second primary audio output and a second bass reflex output, wherein said second bass reflex audio output is ported to said earpiece, wherein: a sensor configured to sense a first position and a second position of said device; a controller configured to drive said first and second speakers in a broadcast mode when said device is in said first position, and to drive said first and second speakers in a private mode when said device is in said second position, wherein said broadcast mode is substantially louder than said private mode; and a shutter configured to block said first bass reflex output when said device is in said broadcast mode.