Patent ID: 8285405
Filing Date: 2012-10-09
Classification: H04M,H04R,H04S

Abstract:
1. An apparatus configured to couple a digital handheld device which is functionally connectable thereto and a reproduction device, the digital handheld device being operable by a user to communicate data via the apparatus such that the data is received by the reproduction device to produce a media output, the reproduction device having a region of optimal media reproduction in association with the media output, the apparatus including: at least one sensor for determining at least of one of movement of the apparatus and information relating to audio reproduction quality associated with the reproduction device, the reproduction device having media playback parameters which are variable in accordance with data communicated via the apparatus and received by the reproduction device; and a controller coupled to the at least one sensor such that at least one movement of the apparatus is determined and information relating to audio reproduction quality is communicated to the controller and processed in a manner so as to provide an indication which is indicative of the region of optimal media reproduction such that based on the indication, the user is led to the region of optimal media reproduction, wherein the media playback parameters of the reproduction device are variable based on the data communicated via the apparatus such that the region of optimal media reproduction of the reproduction device is adjusted to position of the user.