Comments on: New earphone technology gives pause for thought http://www.geeksaresexy.net/2009/09/21/new-earphone-technology-gives-pause-for-thought/ tech, science, news and social issues for geeks Tue, 14 Feb 2012 13:05:26 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: Jochemhttp://www.geeksaresexy.net/2009/09/21/new-earphone-technology-gives-pause-for-thought/#comment-193426 Jochem Thu, 24 Sep 2009 13:22:00 +0000 http://www.geeksaresexy.net/?p=17735#comment-193426 Windows Mobile phones automatically pause your music when you receive a phonecall, and route the audio for the call through your headset. If you use a headset with microphone and button built in, pushing the button will pick up / end the call. Music automatically resumes when you're done with the call. No silly manual interactions required ^_^ Hell, I could configure my phone to auto-pick up after 3 rings if I wanted, and never have to take the thing from my dashboard. These would really annoy me because I often only have one earplug in, so that the rest of the world can still somewhat reach me. Just the other day I was biking with both in, and almost got hit twice because I didn't hear that a car was right behind me... Windows Mobile phones automatically pause your music when you receive a phonecall, and route the audio for the call through your headset. If you use a headset with microphone and button built in, pushing the button will pick up / end the call. Music automatically resumes when you're done with the call. No silly manual interactions required ^_^ Hell, I could configure my phone to auto-pick up after 3 rings if I wanted, and never have to take the thing from my dashboard.

These would really annoy me because I often only have one earplug in, so that the rest of the world can still somewhat reach me. Just the other day I was biking with both in, and almost got hit twice because I didn't hear that a car was right behind me…

]]> By: Jochemhttp://www.geeksaresexy.net/2009/09/21/new-earphone-technology-gives-pause-for-thought/#comment-273122 Jochem Thu, 24 Sep 2009 13:22:00 +0000 http://www.geeksaresexy.net/?p=17735#comment-273122 Windows Mobile phones automatically pause your music when you receive a phonecall, and route the audio for the call through your headset. If you use a headset with microphone and button built in, pushing the button will pick up / end the call. Music automatically resumes when you're done with the call. No silly manual interactions required ^_^ Hell, I could configure my phone to auto-pick up after 3 rings if I wanted, and never have to take the thing from my dashboard.These would really annoy me because I often only have one earplug in, so that the rest of the world can still somewhat reach me. Just the other day I was biking with both in, and almost got hit twice because I didn't hear that a car was right behind me... Windows Mobile phones automatically pause your music when you receive a phonecall, and route the audio for the call through your headset. If you use a headset with microphone and button built in, pushing the button will pick up / end the call. Music automatically resumes when you’re done with the call. No silly manual interactions required ^_^ Hell, I could configure my phone to auto-pick up after 3 rings if I wanted, and never have to take the thing from my dashboard.

These would really annoy me because I often only have one earplug in, so that the rest of the world can still somewhat reach me. Just the other day I was biking with both in, and almost got hit twice because I didn’t hear that a car was right behind me…

]]> By: Andrewhttp://www.geeksaresexy.net/2009/09/21/new-earphone-technology-gives-pause-for-thought/#comment-192836 Andrew Tue, 22 Sep 2009 22:03:00 +0000 http://www.geeksaresexy.net/?p=17735#comment-192836 This has been a feature of the iPod since at least the fifth generation (video iPod). Not sure about before, but that's the one I've got. This has been a feature of the iPod since at least the fifth generation (video iPod). Not sure about before, but that's the one I've got.

]]> By: Andrewhttp://www.geeksaresexy.net/2009/09/21/new-earphone-technology-gives-pause-for-thought/#comment-273121 Andrew Tue, 22 Sep 2009 22:03:00 +0000 http://www.geeksaresexy.net/?p=17735#comment-273121 This has been a feature of the iPod since at least the fifth generation (video iPod). Not sure about before, but that's the one I've got. This has been a feature of the iPod since at least the fifth generation (video iPod). Not sure about before, but that’s the one I’ve got.

]]> By: Sampihttp://www.geeksaresexy.net/2009/09/21/new-earphone-technology-gives-pause-for-thought/#comment-192657 Sampi Tue, 22 Sep 2009 12:10:00 +0000 http://www.geeksaresexy.net/?p=17735#comment-192657 I think it's a great idea, but I'm gonna save up for when they develop a system that can be paused by just thinking about it. What? I'm optimistic :) I think it's a great idea, but I'm gonna save up for when they develop a system that can be paused by just thinking about it.

What? I'm optimistic :)

]]> By: Sampihttp://www.geeksaresexy.net/2009/09/21/new-earphone-technology-gives-pause-for-thought/#comment-273120 Sampi Tue, 22 Sep 2009 12:10:00 +0000 http://www.geeksaresexy.net/?p=17735#comment-273120 I think it's a great idea, but I'm gonna save up for when they develop a system that can be paused by just thinking about it.What? I'm optimistic :) I think it’s a great idea, but I’m gonna save up for when they develop a system that can be paused by just thinking about it.

What? I’m optimistic :)

]]> By: Benonehttp://www.geeksaresexy.net/2009/09/21/new-earphone-technology-gives-pause-for-thought/#comment-192482 Benone Mon, 21 Sep 2009 19:54:00 +0000 http://www.geeksaresexy.net/?p=17735#comment-192482 Actualy, I recall a phone (don´t remember the brand) that you could pause the music by pressing the mic button on the headset. Anyway, I´m pretty sure that you all know that HTC Dream (Android) and probably other phones can automacaly pause if you just unplug the headset... Actualy, I recall a phone (don´t remember the brand) that you could pause the music by pressing the mic button on the headset.

Anyway, I´m pretty sure that you all know that HTC Dream (Android) and probably other phones can automacaly pause if you just unplug the headset…

]]> By: Benonehttp://www.geeksaresexy.net/2009/09/21/new-earphone-technology-gives-pause-for-thought/#comment-273119 Benone Mon, 21 Sep 2009 19:54:00 +0000 http://www.geeksaresexy.net/?p=17735#comment-273119 Actualy, I recall a phone (don´t remember the brand) that you could pause the music by pressing the mic button on the headset. Anyway, I´m pretty sure that you all know that HTC Dream (Android) and probably other phones can automacaly pause if you just unplug the headset... Actualy, I recall a phone (don´t remember the brand) that you could pause the music by pressing the mic button on the headset.
Anyway, I´m pretty sure that you all know that HTC Dream (Android) and probably other phones can automacaly pause if you just unplug the headset…

]]> By: Davidhttp://www.geeksaresexy.net/2009/09/21/new-earphone-technology-gives-pause-for-thought/#comment-192454 David Mon, 21 Sep 2009 17:48:00 +0000 http://www.geeksaresexy.net/?p=17735#comment-192454 It is a great idea. I would not be surprised if Sony already has a patent on the idea though. For those who want to develop a similar system, here is an idea for Free (We'll have to keep this post to establish a precedent for prior art, to stop anyone else from patenting it): Put a pause button on the earpiece. This way it is easily accessible when you take out the earphone. It is a great idea. I would not be surprised if Sony already has a patent on the idea though. For those who want to develop a similar system, here is an idea for Free (We'll have to keep this post to establish a precedent for prior art, to stop anyone else from patenting it): Put a pause button on the earpiece. This way it is easily accessible when you take out the earphone.

]]> By: Davidhttp://www.geeksaresexy.net/2009/09/21/new-earphone-technology-gives-pause-for-thought/#comment-273118 David Mon, 21 Sep 2009 17:48:00 +0000 http://www.geeksaresexy.net/?p=17735#comment-273118 It is a great idea. I would not be surprised if Sony already has a patent on the idea though. For those who want to develop a similar system, here is an idea for Free (We'll have to keep this post to establish a precedent for prior art, to stop anyone else from patenting it): Put a pause button on the earpiece. This way it is easily accessible when you take out the earphone. It is a great idea. I would not be surprised if Sony already has a patent on the idea though. For those who want to develop a similar system, here is an idea for Free (We’ll have to keep this post to establish a precedent for prior art, to stop anyone else from patenting it): Put a pause button on the earpiece. This way it is easily accessible when you take out the earphone.

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