Patent ID: 8929538
Filing Date: 2015-01-06
Classification: H04M

Abstract:
1. A method for switching talking mode automatically, the method being applicable to electronic equipment, the electronic equipment comprising an accelerometer, a proximity sensor and a video camera, wherein the method comprising: acquiring gravity information from the accelerometer during conversation between the electronic equipment and the other side of the conversation, and judging whether the electronic equipment is in a vertical state according to the gravity information; activating the video camera to take a capturing action if the electronic equipment is not in a vertical state, and acquiring distance information and/or image information, the distance information being used for indicating the distance from the video camera to the captured object, and the image information being used for indicating the captured object; and switching the talking mode of the electronic equipment to a speakerphone mode if the distance indicated by the distance information is greater than a first threshold value, and/or the resolution of the image indicated by the image information is greater than a second threshold value.