Switching to a Second Audio Interface Between a Computer Apparatus and an Audio Apparatus

摘要

An audio apparatus is configured to switch, when there exists a first audio interface between the audio apparatus and a computer apparatus, to using a second audio interface between the audio apparatus and the computer apparatus, the second audio interface being different from the first audio interface. The switching comprises: receiving, via the first audio interface, combined audio data and non-audio data, the non-audio data comprising a request to switch to using the second audio interface; obtaining the request from the data; and, in response to obtaining the request, transmitting to the computer apparatus a confirmation of switching to using the second audio interface. The audio apparatus and the computer apparatus are described and claimed.

主权项

1. A computer apparatus configured to switch, when there exists a first audio interface between the computer apparatus and a connected audio apparatus, to using a second audio interface for communication between the computer apparatus and the audio apparatus, the second audio interface being different from the first audio interface, by at least:
obtaining audio data to be transmitted to the audio apparatus; combining non-audio data with the audio data, the non-audio data comprising a request to switch to using the second audio interface; transmitting the combined audio data and non-audio data to the audio apparatus using the first audio interface; waiting for a confirmation from the audio apparatus that it has switched to using the second audio interface.