Apple Inc.
Foldable headphones with multiple operating modes

Abstract:

Headphones include left and right earpieces mounted to rotatable arms and connected by a resilient U shaped band. The left and right earpieces can be positioned by folded the earpieces inwards toward the headband or extending the earpieces away from the headband. A sensor can detect the position of the left and right earpieces and transition the headphones between three operating modes, including a playback mode, a standby mode, and an off mode.