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December 27, 2007

Apple Patent Application Could Protect Against Hearing Loss from

Apple, Inc. has filed for a patent for a technology that would allow an iPod or iPhone to automatically adjust its maximum volume depending the length of time one listens to it. According to a patent application filed in Europe, its express purpose is to protect against hearing loss that may occur from long iPod sessions at loud volumes.

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Posted by Chris at December 27, 2007 11:44 AM