Bendable cord for controlling an electronic device

摘要

Described is a technique for controlling an electronic device by manipulating a headphone cord. This may be accomplished by sensing various bends and/or bend patterns to the cord. The cord may include a resistive member such as a rod or hollow member for providing tactile feedback to a user. The resistive member may provide a bending resistance or a collapse that provides a tactile sense of when the bend produces an effect for controlling the electronic device. A degree of bend may be determined by the sensors and a controller may provide a control input to the electronic device based on the determined bend. In one instance, the volume of the electronic device may be decreased based on the degree of bend.

主权项

1. A cord configured to connect a headset to an electronic device and to provide input for controlling the electronic device, comprising:
a resistive member configured to provide a tactile bending resistance; a sensor configured to determine a bend of the resistive member,
wherein the determined bend includes a degree of bend; and a signaling component configured to provide a signal to the electronic device based on the determined bend and a bending threshold.