Google Inc.

Prabhu Anabathula

Adrian M Schuster

Andrew K Wells

Wen Hao Zhang

Kevin J Bastyr

Jonathan E Eklund

Embodiments are provided for equalizing audio data for output by a speaker of an electronic device based on a local position or orientation of the electronic device. According to certain aspects, the electronic device can determine () its local position based on various sensor data, and identify () an appropriate equalization setting. In some cases, the electronic device can modify () the equalization setting based on acoustic and/or optical data. The electronic device can apply () the modified or unmodified equalization setting to an audio signal and cause the speaker to output () the audio signal with the applied equalization setting.

Systems and methods for equalizing audio for playback on an electronic device

A method on a mobile device for providing an audio output to a user at a determined loudness level is described. A text input is received. A loudness level of an audio output, corresponding to the text input, is determined based on a volume setting of the mobile device and a non-linear adjustment of the volume setting. The audio output is provided to an audio output component at the determined loudness level.

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