УСТРОЙСТВО МОБИЛЬНОЙ СВЯЗИ (ВАРИАНТЫ)

Устройство относится к области радиотехники, и может быть использовано при изготовлении устройств мобильной связи. Техническим результатом является улучшение характеристики низкочастотного звука. Устройство мобильной связи включает в себя корпус терминала, расположенный в нем модуль динамика и, по меньшей мере, один звуковод. Модуль динамика включает в себя корпус динамика, образующий внутри камеру, и динамик, имеющий переднюю поверхность и заднюю поверхность. Динамик расположен в корпусе так, что его передняя поверхность динамика раскрывается из корпуса динамика, а задняя его поверхность находится в камере, что позволяет звуку, сформированному с задней поверхности, резонировать в камере. По меньшей мере, один звуковод соединен с камерой и имеет оконечную часть, раскрытую внутрь корпуса терминала. Взаимные помехи между звуком, сформированным с передней стороны излучающей звук части, и звуком, излучаемым с ее задней стороны, могут быть уменьшены, чтобы таким образом улучшить характеристику ...

РЕГУЛЯТОР АКУСТИЧЕСКОЙ ПОДАТЛИВОСТИ

Предложено устройство динамиков, предназначенное для улучшения качества звука первого динамика малого размера. Компоновка содержит резонатор, с которым акустически связан первый динамик. Второй динамик также акустически связан с резонатором, причем первый и второй динамики возбуждаются в фазе друг с другом. Первый динамик может представлять собой динамик типа наушника, приспособленный для удержания у уха пользователя, в то время как второй динамик может представлять собой динамик большего размера для предупреждений о вызовах с акустической податливостью, меньшей, чем у первого динамика, причем оба этих динамика входят в состав одного и того же мобильного телефона. Благодаря возбуждению второго динамика в фазе с первым динамиком второй динамик обеспечивает воспроизведение звука первым динамиком меньшего размера в диапазоне более низких частот. 2 н. и 12 з.п. ф-лы, 10 ил.

ЭЛЕКТРОННОЕ УСТРОЙСТВО

... 1. Электронное устройство, содержащее:пьезоэлектрический элемент;вибрационную пластину, к которой присоединен пьезоэлектрический элемент для вибрации; икорпус, к которому присоединена вибрационная пластина,причемвибрационный звук, который передается вибрацией части человеческого тела, создается вибрационной пластиной, и причемвибрационная пластина включает в себя, на ее виде в плане, первую область, включающую в себя присоединяемый участок с пьезоэлектрическим элементом, и вторую область, расположенную дальше от присоединяемого участка, чем первая область, и жесткость в первой области ниже, чем жесткость во второй области.2. Электронное устройство по п. 1, причемвибрационная пластина включает в себя две панели, сконфигурированные с возможностью присоединения друг к другу, и присоединяемый участок панелей располагается во второй области.3. Электронное устройство по п. 2, причемодна из этих двух панелей содержит дисплейную панель, и другая из этих двух панелей содержит сенсорную панель, или ...

МОБИЛЬНОЕ УСТРОЙСТВО

... 1. Мобильное устройство, содержащее экран, выполненный с возможностью воспроизведения звука через экран.2. Мобильное устройство по п.1, использующее технологию распределенного режима громкоговорителя для возбуждения вибрации всего экрана.3. Мобильное устройство по любому из пп.1-2, в котором вся поверхность экрана действует как громкоговоритель.4. Мобильное устройство по п.1, в котором звуковое отверстие громкоговорителя в этом устройстве может быть полностью исключено.5. Мобильное устройство по п.1, содержащее передний экран, в котором акустические возбудители расположены на поверхности материала переднего экрана.6. Мобильное устройство по п.5, выполненное с возможностью приведения в действие только одного возбудителя для реализации локализованного воспроизведения звука через материал переднего экрана.7. Мобильное устройство по п.1, в котором под экраном расположены два небольших драйвера/возбудителя, чтобы заставить экран вибрировать.8. Мобильное устройство по п.1, содержащее блок основной ...

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Lautsprecherhülle für ein mobiles Gerät sowie Lautsprechersystem mit einer solchen Lautsprecherhülle

Lautsprecherhülle für ein mobiles Gerät (2) mit einem Lautsprecher (3), aufweisend eine Schutzschale (4) in die das mobile Gerät (2) einsetzbar ist, wobei die Schutzschale (4) eine Rückwand (5) und mindestens eine Seitenwand (6) mit einer Lautsprecheröffnung (7) aufweist, ein plattenförmiges Bauteil (8), welches um eine erste Schwenkachse (9) schwenkbar an der Schutzschale (4) befestigt ist, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Lautsprecherhülle (1) wenigstens ein zweites plattenförmiges Bauteil (10) aufweist, welches um eine zweite Schwenkachse (11) schwenkbar an dem ersten plattenförmigen Bauteil (8) befestigt ist, wobei die Schwenkachsen (9, 11) vorzugsweise zueinander rechtwinklig sind und wobei die Schutzschale (4) einen Schallkanal (12) von der Lautsprecheröffnung (7) zur Rückwand (5) der Schutzschale (4) aufweist.

Mobiltelefon mit einem eine rückseitige Sekundäröffnung aufweisenden Audiosystem

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Mobiltelefon (1) mit einem Gehäuse (2), einem auf einer Vorderseite (5) des Gehäuses (2) angeordneten Berührungsbildschirm (3) und einem in das Gehäuse (2) integrierten Audiosystem (4), das einen ersten Hohlraum (13) mit einer benachbart zum Berührungsbildschirm (3) angeordneten Primäröffnung (8), einen zweiten Hohlraum (14) und einen zwischen den beiden Hohlräumen (13, 14) angeordneten und diese voneinander trennenden ersten Lautsprecher (15) aufweist, mit dem bei bestimmungsgemäßem Gebrauch des Mobiltelefons über die Primäröffnung (8) erste Schallwellen (17) zu einem Ohr eines Benutzers aussendbar sind. Erfindungsgemäß weist der zweite Hohlraum eine Sekundäröffnung (9) auf, die auf einer der Vorderseite (5) gegenüberliegenden Rückseite (7) des Gehäuses (2) angeordnet ist, so dass mit dem ersten Lautsprecher (15) über die Sekundäröffnung (9) zweite Schallwellen (18) vom Ohr weg in die Umgebung aussendbar sind, die zu den ersten Schallwellen (17) derart phasenversetzt ...

LAUTSPRECHERGEHÄUSE

Elektronisches Gerät und seine Mikrofonhalterung

Protective case for a portable electronic device

Communications Apparatus

A mobile telecommunications device, and an accessory for a mobile telecommunications device

A mobile telecommunications device having a first body portion and a second body portion. The second body portion is pivotally connected to the first body portion by a hinge means and moveable between an open and closed position. The device comprises a function control means arranged to control a function of the mobile device wherein the function control means is mounted coaxially with the hinge means.

Design for compact home assistant with combined acoustic waveguide and heat sink

A voice-activated electronic device 404 with speakers 436 and electronic components 432 and a dual waveguide and heatsink structure 434 configured to direct sound from the speakers to the outside of the device and to dissipate to the outside of the device heat from the electronic components. The electronic components may be mounted on a printed circuit board (PCB) 432 thermally attached to or mounted in proximity to the surface of the waveguide. The waveguide may be wrapped on an interior of the overall exterior to provide additional thermal mass and heat dissipation surface area. The speakers may be mounted in the base portion and have an upward primary sound projection direction or be mounted in the upper portion and have a downward primary sound projection direction. The upper portion may comprise a speaker grill; the rear side a power supply connector; the front side a power switch and control button(s); and an outer surface visual indicators. The electronic device may present a clean ...

FREE SPEECH TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT WITH IMPROVED LEAKAGE TOLERANCE

PORTABLE ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT ALSO IN RELATION TO AN AUDIO SOURCE SHIFTS ARRANGEMENTS AND HIDDEN SCHALLÖFFNUNGEN

HOUSING FOR A COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT WITH A COVER FOR A DISPLAY AND A LOUDSPEAKER

MICROPHONE COUPLER FOR A COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT

PORTABLE ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT WITH EXPANDABLE SOUND CHANNEL

RADIO TELEPHONE WITH A BATTERY LUGGAGE, WHICH POSSESSES AN ACOUSTIC PASSAGE

PORTABLE COMMUNICATION DEVICE WITH A SWING-OUT LOUDSPEAKER

ELEMENT OF A RADIO COMMUNICATION TERMINAL, WHICH FORMS AN ANTENNA A LOUDSPEAKER AND A SOUNDING ENERGY RINGING DEVICE

ARRANGEMENT FOR THE SUPPRESSION OF ACOUSTIC REFLECTIONS WITH TELEPHONE HANDSETS OF THE TELEPHONY

MOBILFON WITH SOUND HEARING MECHANISM

FREE SPEECH TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT WITH IMPROVED LEAKAGE TOLERANCE

FREE SPEECH TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT WITH IMPROVED LEAKAGE TOLERANCE

FREE SPEECH TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT WITH IMPROVED LEAKAGE TOLERANCE

FREE SPEECH TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT WITH IMPROVED LEAKAGE TOLERANCE

FREE SPEECH TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT WITH IMPROVED LEAKAGE TOLERANCE

FREE SPEECH TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT WITH IMPROVED LEAKAGE TOLERANCE

FREE SPEECH TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT WITH IMPROVED LEAKAGE TOLERANCE

FREE SPEECH TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT WITH IMPROVED LEAKAGE TOLERANCE

FREE SPEECH TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT WITH IMPROVED LEAKAGE TOLERANCE

FREE SPEECH TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT WITH IMPROVED LEAKAGE TOLERANCE

FREE SPEECH TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT WITH IMPROVED LEAKAGE TOLERANCE

FREE SPEECH TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT WITH IMPROVED LEAKAGE TOLERANCE

Waterproof case

A protective case for an electronic device includes a main housing and a lid. The main housing and lid are removably joined to define a water tight volume receiving an electronic device. Air trapped within the protective case transfers acoustic energy from a sound source within the case to at least one membrane wherein the membrane vibrates in response to an air pressure differential transmitting sound to an exterior of the case.

Sound directing device

MOBILE DEVICE

Mobile device including a screen operable to provide sound output from the screen. The device may include distributed mode loudspeaker (DML) technology arranged to vibrate the entire screen. The device may be arranged wherein the whole screen surface acts as a speaker. A speaker hole in the device can be fully eliminated.

CONFERENCE DEVICE

In a video teleconference device, a microphone and a speaker are arranged in a housing in such a manner that a voice input direction of the microphone and a voice output direction of the speaker are roughly orthogonal to each other. With that, the sound coming out of the speaker is not easily received as input by the microphone. Thus, with such a simple configuration, it becomes possible to effectively curb the echo effect and the howling effect.

Apparatus and method for inputting and processing voice.

Appareil portatif (20) de saisie de la voix comprenant: un bras (23) orientable avec un premier réseau linéaire différentiel (25) de microphones comprenant au moins une paire de microphones, la directivité dudit premier réseau étant agencée en sorte à détecter la voix depuis une première direction en fonction de lorientation dudit bras; un deuxième réseau linéaire différentiel (24) de microphones comprenant au moins une paire de microphones, la directivité dudit deuxième réseau étant agencée en sorte à détecter le bruit provenant dune deuxième direction différente de la première direction; un circuit de réduction de bruit pour fournir un signal vocal avec un bruit réduit, sur la base du signal de sortie dudit premier réseau et du signal de sortie dudit deuxième réseau.

Apparatus and method for inputting and processing voice.

L’invention concerne un appareil portatif de saisie de la voix comprenant: un bras orientable avec un premier réseau linéaire différentiel de microphones comprenant au moins une paire de microphones, la directivité dudit premier réseau étant agencée en sorte à détecter la voix depuis une première direction en fonction de l’orientation dudit bras; un deuxième réseau linéaire différentiel de microphones comprenant au moins une paire de microphones, la directivité dudit deuxième réseau étant agencée en sorte à détecter le bruit provenant d’une deuxième direction différente de la première direction; un circuit de réduction de bruit pour fournir un signal vocal avec un bruit réduit, sur la base du signal de sortie dudit premier réseau et du signal de sortie dudit deuxième réseau. L’invention concerne également un dispositif comprenant ledit appareil et un procédé pour saisir la voix.

Speaker module for a portable terminal

A speaker module for a portable terminal is provided. The speaker module includes an upper case constituting a part of a module housing, a speaker unit, including a magnetic body, a voice coil and a vibration plate, formed in the upper case and a vibration motor, which is installed in the upper case and on one side of the speaker unit. The speaker module as structured above can secure a sufficient sound pressure and a sound volume in a portable terminal having a slim construction, makes it easier to secure space for installation within a portable terminal having a small size and slim construction in such a manner that a vibration motor, etc. are received and integrated in a module housing, and can improve the quality of sound in a portable terminal by achieving improved smoothness of output sound pressure in an audio frequency range.

Mobile telephone

For the protection of the outer cover of the flat panel computer

COMPOSING FOR CONSTITUENT TERMINAL OF RADIOCOMMUNICATION ANTENNA, LOUDSPEAKER AND RINGING

TELEPHONE FREEHANDS TOLERATING WITH THE ESCAPES

ELECTRONIC DEVICE COMPRISING A VENTILATED HOUSING RECEIVING AT LEAST ONE LOUDSPEAKER

Dispositif électronique comprenant un boîtier qui définit un volume interne dont une partie seulement est occupée par des composants électroniques et qui est pourvu d'au moins deux ouvertures d'aération en deux portions du boîtier écartées l'une de l'autre pour permettre une circulation d'air dans le volume interne entre ces deux ouvertures, les composants électroniques comportant au moins un haut-parleur qui a une plage de fréquences utile et qui est monté dans le volume interne en regard d'au moins une ouverture de diffusion ménagée dans le boîtier, caractérisé en ce que chaque ouverture d'aération est reliée au volume interne par un canal en chicane ayant une longueur adaptée pour former un résonateur de Helmholtz ayant une fréquence de résonance située hors de la plage de fréquences utile du haut-parleur.

SPEAKER ARRANGEMENT FOR COMMUNICATION TERMINAL

SOUND TRANSDUCER COMPRISING A SMALL REAR VOLUME CHAMBER

The invention relates to a sound transducer which is characterised by a mechanical transducer structure with a sealed rear volume chamber which is small in relation to the transducer and forms an essential functional component of the sound transducer. The relation between the membrane mass and the rear volume is selected in such a way that a pre-determined lower limit is obtained for a desired transmission range, and the elastic rigidity of the membrane restraint is selected in such a way that it is so low that it remains significantly below the elastic rigidity of the enclosed rear volume. © KIPO & WIPO 2007 ...

USER TERMINAL APPARATUS

The present invention provides a user terminal apparatus capable of transferring a correct sound to a user during a call. According to the present invention, the user terminal apparatus comprises: a flexible display formed by a main area and a sub area extended from the main area to be bent to at least one side surface of the user terminal apparatus; a housing adjacent to the flexible display and surrounding the flexible display; a sound output hole placed between at least one side of the flexible display and the housing, and outputting a sound received when performing a call function; and a sound input hole for inputting a sound. COPYRIGHT KIPO 2016 ...

DISPOSITION OF HINGE FOR A UNIT OF COMMUNICATION

Una disposicion de bisagra que proporciona una articulacion de guía de sonido hermética (13) dividida en una unidad de comunicacion (11) y una parteabisagrada plegable (12). Al menos dos elementos de eje (21, 22) conectan en forma pivotal laparte abisagrada con la unidad de comunicacion. Cada elementode eje se ubica en su respectivo punto de pivote (26, 27) para la parte abisagrada a lo largo del eje pivote (25) de la parte abisagrada. Laarticulacion de la guía de sonido se ubica en un primer punto de pivote (26) para la parte abisagrada entre una superficie opuesta en la parteabisagrada y una superficie opuesta en la unidad de comunicacion. Las partes de la guía de sonido (13a, 13b) se conectan entre sí, sin considerar laposicion que adopte la parte abisagrada en relacion a la unidad de comunicacion. El mecanismo de bisagra incluye al menos un elemento resilientecompresible (32) el que por medio de un elemento de eje (22) en un segundo punto depivote (27) ejerce una fuerza sobre las dos ...

Portable electronic device

A portable electronic device having a speaker module is provided. The speaker module includes: a speaker unit; a back chamber; a channel coupled between the speaker unit and the back chamber; and a porous material filled inside at least a portion of the front chamber, the back chamber, and/or the channel, for improving and extending bass performance and relieving a channel effect caused by the channel. Moreover, the portable electronic device is advantageously able to compensate a resonance degradation caused by the porous material.

PORTABLE TERMINAL DEVICE AND HOUSING FOR PORTABLE TERMINAL DEVICE

A portable terminal device such as a portable telephone terminal device having a speaker sound hole in a housing side face and also having a main display section on a housing front face, in which sound pressure in the direction in front of the terminal device is increased. Sound produced by a speaker (103) received in the housing (1) is led to a side face of the terminal device by the speaker sound hole (106). A projection (109) is formed in that portion of the housing that is closer to the rear of the housing than the speaker sound hole (106). The projection (109) functions as an acoustic barrier for hindering sound radiated from the speaker sound hole (106) from advancing in the direction behind the terminal device. This increases sound pressure in the direction forward of the terminal device.

ACOUSTIC PATH FOR A WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS DEVICE

A printed circuit board (20) for a wireless communications device (10) includes an acoustic path (30), and acoustically couples microphone circuitry (28) mounted to a surface of the printed circuit board (20) to an exterior of the wireless communications device (10). A portion of the acoustic path (30) is integrally formed with the printed circuit board (20) and extends generally parallel to the surface of the printed circuit board (20). One end of the acoustic path (30) is disposed proximate the microphone circuitry (28) and an opposing end opens to receive acoustic sound from the exterior of the wireless communications device (10). Audible sound propagates through the acoustic path (30) to the microphone circuitry (28).

SPEAKER ARRANGEMENT FOR COMMUNICATION TERMINAL

A communication terminal (11) comprising a housing (12) carrying therein a radio antenna element (27), a speaker (16), and a chamber (21) acting as an electromagnetic resonance cavity for the antenna and as an acoustic resonance cavity for the speaker. Said speaker is mounted inside said chamber and is coupled to the outside of said housing through a sound channel (22). The terminal comprises a user interface (13,14) on a front side (20) of the housing, and in that said speaker is placed behind said user interface as seen from said front side, with the sound channel extending from a channel inlet (28) at said speaker to a channel front outlet (17) at said front side.

Mobile Electronic Device Housing

A mobile electronic device housing includes a housing base including a sound redirection chamber, a locking slide cavity, and a support handle cavity. The mobile electronic device housing further includes a housing front panel configured to couple to the housing base including a rectangular top opening, a push button, a locking slide receiver and a sound redirection vent. The mobile electronic device housing further includes a locking slide coupled to the locking slide. The mobile electronic device housing further includes a support handle coupled to the support handle cavity.

Speaker device for portable terminal

A speaker device for a portable terminal including a first housing and a second housing coupled to the first housing and rotating towards or away from the first housing while facing the first housing. The speaker device includes a speaker unit mounted in the second housing, first sound output holes formed in the second housing, and second sound output holes formed in the first housing. When the second housing is folded to the first housing, a sound output from the speaker unit is guided into the first housing through the first sound output holes, travels inside the first housing and is output through the second sound output holes. In the speaker device for the portable terminal, the speaker unit and the resonating space are separately positioned in the housings, thereby providing a mellow volume and a high-quality sound and contributing to slimness of the portable terminal.

Protective apparatus for sound-absorbing particles in sounding apparatus

A protective apparatus for sound-absorbing particles (4) in a sounding apparatus, comprising a housing (1) and a rear acoustic cavity formed inside the housing (1). The rear acoustic cavity is filled with sound-absorbing particles (4). A sound circulation channel (5) communicating the rear acoustic cavity with the outside is provided on the housing (1). A sound transmission layer (3) used for preventing the sound-absorbing particles (4) from being exposed covers an entrance of the sound circulation channel (5). The sound transmission layer (3) of the protective apparatus separates the sound circulation channel (5) from the rear acoustic cavity, such that airflow in the rear acoustic cavity passes through the sound transmission layer (3) and then flows out of the sound circulation channel (5). Configuration of the sound transmission layer (3) can hinder the sound-absorbing particles (4), prevent the sound-absorbing particles (4) from entering the sound circulation channel (5), and do not ...

Portable terminal device having sound emission hole which changes orientation based on rotation of casing about biaxial hinge

A portable terminal device has first and second casings (1, 2) and a biaxial hinge (3) coupling the first and second casings (1, 2). The portable terminal device also has a speaker (60) provided in the first casing (1) or the biaxial hinge (3), a sound emission hole (4), a waveguide (5) guiding a sound wave to the sound emission hole (4), and a display device (6) provided for the second casing (2). A display screen (6a) of the display device (6) and the sound emission hole (4) are disposed in a face (2a) whose orientation changes when the second casing (2) turns about a second axis, in the second casing (2).

Portable terminal devices

The stationary body 12 comprises a plurality of operation keys 18 and two or more microphones 22 and 24. The movable body 16 comprises a receiver 34 and a liquid crystal image displaying surface 32, and is connected to the stationary body 12 by the hinge 14 so that the movable body 16 can be folded to the stationary body 12. The movable body 16 further comprises a structure 40 by which a user or others can recognize the presence of the microphones. The microphones 22 and 24 can be used for conversation purposes or for recording sound in stereo. The structure 40 capable of indicating the presence of two or more microphones can guide sound to the microphones. The structure 40 capable of indicating the presence of the microphones is constituted in such a manner that the user or others can see a hole provided on the wall above the microphone or a recess portion communicated with the hole.

Portable terminal devices

The stationary body 12 comprises a plurality of operation keys 18 and two or more microphones 22 and 24 . The movable body 16 comprises a receiver 34 and a liquid crystal image displaying surface 32 , and is connected to the stationary body 12 by the hinge 14 so that the movable body 16 can be folded to the stationary body 12 . The movable body 16 further comprises a structure 40 by which a user or others can recognize the presence of the microphones. The microphones 22 and 24 can be used for conversation purposes or for recording sound in stereo. The structure 40 capable of indicating the presence of two or more microphones can guide sound to the microphones. The structure 40 capable of indicating the presence of the microphones is constituted in such a manner that the user or others can see a hole provided on the wall above the microphone or a recess portion communicated with the hole.

Mobile terminal

An object of the present invention is to provide a mobile terminal in which a sound path can be secured around speaker sound holes when the mobile terminal is placed and which can thereby provide stable sound to a user. A mobile terminal according to the present invention is a mobile terminal in which an upper housing including a display unit is connected to a lower housing (1) including an operation unit in a freely-movable fashion and a speaker sound hole (7) is formed in a surface of the lower housing (1) opposite to the operation unit (rear surface), in which the rear surface is configured so as to be inclined with respect to a placing-surface (6) when the mobile terminal is placed on the placing-surface so that a space (9) that allows speaker sound to be released is formed between the rear surface and the placing-surface, and a protrusion (4) is formed near the speaker sound hole (7). As a result, a sound path is secured around the speaker sound hole (7), and therefore stable sound ...

Compact speaker device

This application is directed to a speaker device having a rounded enclosure. The rounded enclosure includes two housing elements that are coupled to each other and have a substantially continuous transition. The rounded enclosure has a circular cross section defined by a first radius. A first housing element includes and extends past the circular cross section, and a second housing element has a second maximum radius that is smaller than the first radius. A speaker unit and a circuit board are arranged within the rounded enclosure. The circuit board is electrically coupled to the speaker unit. At least a portion of the first housing element includes perforations configured to enable transmission of sound generated by the speaker unit out of the speaker device. The second housing element has a power connector that is electrically coupled to the circuit board and is configured to receive power from an external power supply.

PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH SPATIAL MODULE

A portable electronic device includes a housing, a circuit board, a speaker and a spatial module. The housing includes a bottom wall and a circular wall extending from the bottom wall. The bottom wall defines a sound-emitting hole. The bottom wall and the circular wall define a receiving cavity. The circuit board is positioned on the circular wall to cover the receiving cavity and includes a first surface and an opposite second surface and defines a through hole running through the circuit board. The through hole is in communication with the receiving cavity. The speaker is electrically fixed to the first surface and received in the receiving cavity with the sound-emitting surface thereof facing the sound-emitting hole. The spatial module positioned on the second surface defines a groove in communication with the through hole.

Mobile station with sound speaker

ELECTRONIC APPARATUS

Disclosed is an electronic device including: a housing (110) in which at least one sound hole (113) and at least one sound hole (114) are formed; an oscillator (120) that is provided inside the housing (110) and outputs a modulated wave for a parametric loudspeaker; a sound demodulation unit (130) that is not provided in the sound hole (113) but provided in the sound hole (114) and demodulates the modulated wave; and a sound hole opening and closing unit (112) that is mounted to the housing (110) and opens and closes the sound hole (113).

AN APPARATUS

Electronic device and microphone holder therefor

АКУСТИЧЕСКИЙ ПРОХОД ДЛЯ ТЕЛЕФОННЫХ ТРУБОК

Изобретение относится к телефонным устройствам. Техническим результатом является обеспечение улучшенного качества звука при использовании элемента "громкой" связи и гибкость в проектировании трубки. Упомянутый технический результат достигается посредством создания трубки с акустическим проходом в ней. Акустический проход предусмотрен в телефонных трубках для звуков, передаваемых от динамика для эксплуатации в режиме "громкой" связи, расположенного под трубкой. Одна или множество прорезей различных форм, например прямоугольной, круглой, эллиптической и т.п., в средней части трубки обеспечивают свободное прохождение формируемого динамиком звука сквозь упомянутый акустический проход, когда трубка находится на базовом блоке во время разговора без поднятия трубки. 3 н. и 17 з.п. ф-лы, 9 ил.

КОЛЛЕКТОР ДЛЯ ФОРМИРОВАНИЯ СТЕРЕО ОТОБРАЖЕНИЙ И СПОСОБ ДЛЯ ИСПОЛЬЗОВАНИЯ В ПОРТАТИВНОМ ЭЛЕКТРОННОМ УСТРОЙСТВЕ

... 1. Устройство звуковой системы для использования в переносном устройстве, имеющем переднюю панель, заднюю панель и две противостоящих боковых панели, причем устройство звуковой системы содержит первый датчик для генерирования звуковых волн, причем этот первый датчик имеет переднюю панель, направленную по существу к одной из передней панели и задней панели переносного устройства; первый коллектор, имеющий первое отверстие, выровненное с передней панелью первого датчика, второе отверстие, выровненное с первой из двух противостоящих боковых панелей переносного устройства, причем первое отверстие первого коллектора подсоединяется ко второму отверстию первого коллектора через канал, при этом канал перенаправляет звуковые волны, генерированные первым датчиком, от одной из передней панели и задней панели, к которой передняя панель первого датчика направлена, к первой из двух противостоящих боковых панелей; второй датчик для создания звуковых волн, причем этот второй датчик имеет переднюю панель ...

Gehäuse für ein Kommunikationsgerät mit einem Deckel für ein Display und einen Lautsprecher

Kommunikationsvorrichtung mit abgeschirmtem Mikrophon

Telephone desk set

A telephone desk set is disclosed, the desk set comprising a touch screen 2, a base 4 which supports the touch screen, the base having at least two side portions and a bottom portion 4, a data processor 28 housed within the base which processes incoming and outgoing telephonic data, and a telephone handset (3, Fig. 3) in data communication with the data processor. The data processor is mounted upside down (i.e. on the underside of the motherboard), and the base is arranged to conduct heat away from the processor to the side portions through the bottom portion. The bottom of the base is integral with or connected to flanking portions (14, Figure 3) which flank the base and which act as heatsinks for the base. This can allow heat to be transferred away from the processor using structural components of the desk set, rather than requiring active cooling using separate heat sinks and/or fans. The processor may be connected to the base by way of a raised platform 42 in the base. The bottom of ...

Telephone desk set

Earphone with rotatable in-ear section

The earphone comprises a speaker, a base defining a pivot axis, and a rotatable in-ear portion 18 that protrudes from the base. The in-ear portion 18 contains a sound tube 54 and is mounted asymmetrically about the pivot axis 36, thus its angular position can be adjusted. The earphone may also include a detent mechanism between the base and the in-ear portion 18. The detent mechanism defines a plurality of discrete relative positions between the in-ear portion and the base, and may be based on a pin or ball-bearing, and a spring. A window and markings may also be provided to indicate the relative positions of the in-ear portion and the base.

WITH ACOUSTIC CHANNELS INTEGRATED ANTENNAS AND WIRELESS TERMINALS THEREBY

HOUSING AND HOUSING SYSTEM FOR A LOUDSPEAKER OF AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE

A COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT

FREE SPEECH TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT WITH IMPROVED LEAKAGE TOLERANCE

FREE SPEECH TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT WITH IMPROVED LEAKAGE TOLERANCE

FREE SPEECH TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT WITH IMPROVED LEAKAGE TOLERANCE

FREE SPEECH TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT WITH IMPROVED LEAKAGE TOLERANCE

FREE SPEECH TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT WITH IMPROVED LEAKAGE TOLERANCE

FREE SPEECH TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT WITH IMPROVED LEAKAGE TOLERANCE

FREE SPEECH TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT WITH IMPROVED LEAKAGE TOLERANCE

Microphone coupler for communication device

AUDIO EXTENSION FOR WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DEVICES

Hinge mechanism

Dual use speaker for both voice communication and signalling

Conference device

In a video teleconference device, a microphone and a speaker are arranged in a housing in such a manner that a voice input direction of the microphone and a voice output direction of the speaker are roughly orthogonal to each other. With that, the sound coming out of the speaker is not easily received as input by the microphone. Thus, with such a simple configuration, it becomes possible to effectively curb the echo effect and the howling effect.

HANDHELD ELECTRONIC DEVICE HAVING OFFSET SOUND OPENINGS

An improved handheld electronic device has a case with an elongated cavity formed therein. An audio transducer is in fluid communication with the cavity, and a number of sound openings are formed in the case and are in fluid communication with the cavity and with the atmosphere surrounding the handheld electronic device. The sound openings are generally spaced from a central region of the audio transducer to space the sound openings generally farther from an edge of the case than the audio transducer. The cavity is configured to form a Helmholtz resonator that enables the communication of sound through the cavity between the audio transducer and the sound openings. The spacing of the sound openings from an edge of a case helps a user to form a seal between the case and the user's ear to enable sound from the sound openings to enter the ear and to be perceived by the user.

MOBILE PHONE COVER PROVIDING PASSIVE NOISE REDUCTION OF MICROPHONE AUDIO INPUT SIGNALS

The present disclosure is related to a mobile phone cover providing passive noise reduction of at least one microphone audio input signal, comprising a supporting frame (13). The supporting frame (13) is arranged with an extension element with a compartment (15) facing upwards with a partly open surface on a same side as a display surface of the mobile phone, the compartment (15) is adapted to support a porous body (17) providing the passive noise reduction.

Mobile communication device and communication method

A mobile communication device includes a main body, a communication unit, an earpiece, a mouthpiece, a comparison unit and a first driver. The communication unit generates a starting signal when the communication device and another communication device establish a connection. The earpiece rotates with respect to the main body. The mouthpiece receives ambient sound and determines an ambient noise level according to the collected ambient sound in response to the starting signal. The comparison unit determines whether the ambient noise level is equal to a predetermined value, and generates a first driving signal when the ambient noise level is not equal to the predetermined value. The first driver drives the earpiece to rotate toward an ear of a user of the mobile communication device in response to the first driving signal.

Acoustic porting for a portable communication device

A portable full duplex communication device ( 100 ) is provided with improved acoustic porting ( 114 ) by providing an earpiece enclosure ( 108 ) within the housing ( 102 ) of device. The earpiece enclosure ( 108 ) includes an array of micro-ports ( 114 ) formed to provide optimal low frequency response and echo performance without the use of external acoustical leak ports to the housing.

Multi-membrane microphone for high-amplitude audio capture

Disclosed herein are apparatus, method, and computer program product whereby a device receives an acoustic signal. In response to the received acoustic signal, the device outputs electrical signals from a first input audio transducer and a second input audio transducer. The second input audio transducer is less sensitive than the first input audio transducer.

Audio enhancement system for a communication device

A case for an communication device is provided that includes a case body adapted to be secured to communication device having at least one video output oriented in a first direction and at least one audio output oriented in a second direction substantially perpendicular to the first direction, and a sound deflector secured to the case body, the sound deflector being moveable between an extended position and a retracted position, wherein the sound deflector is configured to direct audible sound emitted from the device substantially from the second direction to the first direction when in the extended position, and wherein the sound deflector is configured to conform to a portion of the case body when in the retracted position.

Integrated microphone assembly for personal media device

Systems and methods are provided for media devices including a housing, a frame disposed adjacent to the housing, and a microphone assembly that is integrated with the frame for receiving sound.

Portable terminal device

A portable terminal device has first and second casings ( 1, 2 ) and a biaxial hinge ( 3 ) coupling the first and second casings ( 1, 2 ). The portable terminal device also has a speaker ( 60 ) provided in the first casing ( 1 ) or the biaxial hinge ( 3 ), a sound emission hole ( 4 ), a waveguide ( 5 ) guiding a sound wave to the sound emission hole ( 4 ), and a display device ( 6 ) provided for the second casing ( 2 ). A display screen ( 6 a ) of the display device ( 6 ) and the sound emission hole ( 4 ) are disposed in a face ( 2 a ) whose orientation changes when the second casing ( 2 ) turns about a second axis, in the second casing ( 2 ).

Optimizing audio processing functions by dynamically compensating for variable distances between speaker(s) and microphone(s) in a mobile device

Mobile communication devices, having multiple speakers and/or microphones to perform a number of audio functions, for use with mobile devices, are provided. The microphones may be housed within the communication device housing. To compensate for the unwanted signal feedback between the speakers and microphones, acoustic echo cancellation may be implemented to determine the proper distance and relative location between the speakers and microphones. Acoustic echo cancellation removes the echo from voice communications to improve the quality of the sound. The removal of the unwanted signals captured by the microphones may be accomplished by characterizing the audio signal paths from the speakers to the microphones (speaker-to-microphone path distance profile), including the distance and relative location between the speakers and microphones. The optimal distance and relative location between the speakers and microphones is provided to the user to optimize performance.

Electronic device with loudspeaker

An electronic device includes an upper cover, a bottom cover, and at least one loudspeaker. The upper cover includes a top wall and a first sidewall perpendicular to the top wall, and the first sidewall defines a number of first sound holes. The bottom cover includes at least one chamber opening toward the top wall. The chamber includes a second sidewall and a third sidewall opposite to the second sidewall. The second sidewall defines a number of second sound holes aligned with the respectively first sound holes. The loudspeaker is received in the chamber and includes a front portion facing the second sidewall and an opposite rear portion. The front portion and the second sidewall cooperatively form a front chamber in communication with the first and the second sound holes, and the rear portion and the third sidewall cooperatively form a back chamber.

Mobile device

Mobile device including a screen operable to provide sound output from the screen. The device may include distributed mode loudspeaker (DML) technology arranged to vibrate the entire screen. The device may be arranged wherein the whole screen surface acts as a speaker. A speaker hole in the device can be fully eliminated.

ELECTRONIC DEVICE

A cover panel is provided on a front surface of an electronic device. A display member is disposed to face the cover panel. A drive section causes a piezoelectric vibration element to vibrate based on a sound signal. The piezoelectric vibration element is disposed, on an inner main surface of the cover panel, at a position at which the piezoelectric vibration element does not overlap the display member in plan view of the cover panel viewed from the inner main surface side. 1. An electronic device , comprising:a cover panel located on a front surface of said electronic device;a display member located to face said cover panel;a piezoelectric vibration element; anda drive section that causes said piezoelectric vibration element o vibrate based on a sound signal,wherein said piezoelectric vibration element is disposed, on an inner main surface of said cover panel, at a position at which said piezoelectric vibration element does not overlap said display member in plan view of said cover panel viewed from said inner main surface side.2. The electronic device according to claim 1 , wherein a touch panel is provided between said cover panel and said display member.3. The electronic device according to claim 2 , wherein said piezoelectric vibration element is disposed claim 2 , on said inner main surface of said cover panel claim 2 , at a position at which said piezoelectric vibration element does not overlap said display member and said touch panel in plan view of said cover panel viewed from said inner main surface side.4. The electronic device according to claim 1 , wherein said piezoelectric vibration element is provided on an upper-side end portion of said inner main surface of said cover panel.5. The electronic device according to claim 4 , wherein said piezoelectric vibration element is provided on a center portion in a horizontal direction at the upper-side end portion of said inner main surface of said cover panel.6. The electronic device according to claim 5 , ...

ELECTRONIC DEVICE

An electronic device includes a cover panel, a piezoelectric vibration element, and a drive section. The cover panel is provided on a front surface of the electronic device. The piezoelectric vibration element is provided on an inner main surface of the cover panel. The drive section causes the piezoelectric vibration element to vibrate based on a sound signal. The cover panel has no earpiece hole. 1. An electronic device , comprising:a cover panel located on a front surface of said electronic device;a piezoelectric vibration element located on an inner main surface of said cover panel; anda drive section that causes said piezoelectric vibration element to vibrate based on a sound signal,wherein said cover panel has no earpiece hole.2. The electronic device according to claim 1 , wherein said cover panel is made of glass.3. The electronic device according to claim 1 , further comprising a touch panel located on said inner main surface of said cover panel.4. The electronic device according to claim 1 , wherein said piezoelectric vibration element causes said cover panel to vibrate so that air conducted sound and conduction sound are transmitted from said cover panel to a user. The present invention relates to an electronic device that transmits sound to a user.Various technologies have been conventionally proposed regarding electronic devices. For example, Patent Literature 1 describes the technology in which a piezoelectric vibration element is mounted via an elastic member onto an outer surface of a housing of a telephone such as a mobile phone or fixed phone, and the piezoelectric vibration element is vibrated, to thereby transmit sound to a user of the telephone.Patent Literature 1: Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2005-348193It is desired to reduce manufacturing costs and material costs of electronic devices such as mobile phones.The present invention has been made in view of the above, and therefore, an object thereof is to provide a technology capable ...

EXCITER

An exciter includes a first yoke having a first accommodation space with a first open end, a second yoke having a second accommodation space with a second open end which faces the first open end, the second open end being spaced from the first open end in a vibration direction. The exciter further includes a first magnetic member accommodated in the first accommodation space, a magnetic core and a coil accommodated in the second accommodation space, the coil wound around the magnetic core, a second magnetic member accommodated in the second accommodation space and located at outside of the coil, and a copper tube wound around the magnetic core and sandwiched between the magnetic core and the coil. The copper tube is capable of suppressing the high frequency impedance of the coil and therefore improves the high frequency performance and the reliability of the exciter. 1. An exciter comprising:a first yoke having a first accommodation space with a first open end;a second yoke having a second accommodation space with a second open end which faces the first open end in a vibration direction;a first magnetic member accommodated in the first accommodation space;a magnetic core and a coil accommodated in the second accommodation space, the coil wound around the magnetic core;at least one second magnetic member accommodated in the second accommodation space, the at least one second magnetic member located at outside of the coil; anda copper tube wound around the magnetic core and sandwiched between the magnetic core and the coil.2. The exciter of claim 1 , wherein the at least one second magnetic member comprises two second magnetic members respectively located at opposite sides of the coil symmetrically.3. The exciter of claim 2 , wherein the two second magnetic members are magnetized in the vibration direction claim 2 , and magnetized directions of the two second magnetic members are the same.4. The exciter of claim 1 , wherein the first magnetic member and the at least ...

ACOUSTIC OUTPUT APPARATUS AND METHODS THEREOF

The present disclosure provides an acoustic output apparatus. The acoustic output apparatus may include an acoustic output component and a supporting structure forming an acoustically open structure that allows the acoustic output component to acoustically communicate with the surroundings. The acoustic output component may include a plurality of acoustic drivers, each of which may be configured to output a sound with a frequency range. At least one of the acoustic drivers may include a magnetic system for generating a first magnetic field. The magnetic system may include a first magnetic component for generating a second magnetic field and at least one second magnetic component. A magnetic gap may be formed between the first magnetic component and the at least one second magnetic component. A magnetic field intensity of the first magnetic field in the magnetic gap may be greater than that of the second magnetic field in the magnetic gap. 135-. (canceled)36. An acoustic output apparatus , comprising:a speaker assembly including at least one acoustic driver, the at least one acoustic driver being configured to output sound from a pair of first sound guiding holes and a pair of second sound guiding holes, wherein the first sound guiding holes are spaced apart from each other by a first distance, the second guiding holes are spaced apart from each other by a second distance, the first distance is greater than the second distance; anda supporting structure for supporting the speaker assembly proximate to but not blocking a user's ear canal.37. The acoustic output apparatus of claim 36 , further comprising:a first acoustic route between the at least one acoustic driver and the pair of first sound guiding holes; anda second acoustic route between the at least one acoustic driver and the pair of second sound guiding holes, wherein the first acoustic route and the second acoustic route have different frequency selection characteristics.38. The acoustic output apparatus of ...

Acoustic output apparatus

The present disclosure provides an acoustic output apparatus. The acoustic output apparatus includes at least one low-frequency acoustic driver that outputs sounds from at least two first sound guiding holes, at least one high-frequency acoustic driver that outputs sounds from at least two second sound guiding holes, and a support component. The support component may be configured to support the at least one high-frequency acoustic driver and the at least one low-frequency acoustic driver, and cause the at least two first sound guiding holes and the at least two second sound guiding holes to locate away from a position of an ear of a user.

Audio Device with a Stiffening Structure

An apparatus includes a first portion configured to carry one or more components of the apparatus and at least one wall extending between two or more sides of the first portion; an actuator located in the first portion adjacent to the at least one wall; and a movable section on the first portion and configured to be actuated by the actuator. At least the first portion and the movable section define a speaker. 1. An apparatus , comprising:a first portion configured to carry one or more components of the apparatus, and at least one wall extending between two or more sides of the first portion;an actuator located in the first portion adjacent to the at least one wall; anda movable section configured to be actuated by the actuator;wherein at least the first portion and the movable section define a speaker.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a front window over the movable section and through which a user can interact with the apparatus.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the movable section comprises an organic light emitting diode display.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a flexible suspension between at least a portion of a peripheral edge of the movable section and a second portion of the apparatus.5. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising an echo cancellation tape between the movable section and the first portion.6. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a shield plate mounted within the first portion and integral with the at least one wall.7. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the first portion is fabricated from one or more of aluminum claim 1 , aluminum alloy claim 1 , stainless steel claim 1 , magnesium claim 1 , magnesium alloy claim 1 , titanium claim 1 , titanium alloy claim 1 , carbon fiber composite claim 1 , and ceramic.8. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the actuator is a piezoelectric actuator.9. The apparatus of claim 8 , wherein the piezoelectric actuator is configured to generate a force of about 0.2 N to ...

Speaker Box

A speaker box includes a housing; a speaker unit accommodated in the housing, the speaker unit including a diaphragm for vibration and sound producing; a front sound cavity formed cooperatively by the diaphragm and the housing; a sound guiding channel communicating the front sound cavity with external environment; a front cavity formed by the front sound cavity and the sound guiding channel; a through hole penetrating the housing and disposed at a position on the housing corresponding to the front cavity; and an elastic cover plate arranged on a side of the housing far from the speaker unit and covering the through hole for absorbing vibration energy at a specific frequency. A Young's modulus or strength of the elastic cover plate is smaller than that of the housing. 1. A speaker box including:a housing;a speaker unit accommodated in the housing, the speaker unit including a diaphragm for vibration and sound producing;a front sound cavity formed cooperatively by the diaphragm and the housing;a sound guiding channel communicating the front sound cavity with external environment;a front cavity formed by the front sound cavity and the sound guiding channel;a through hole penetrating the housing and disposed at a position on the housing corresponding to the front cavity;an elastic cover plate arranged on a side of the housing far from the speaker unit and covering the through hole for absorbing vibration energy at a specific frequency, a Young's modulus or strength of the elastic cover plate being smaller than that of the housing.2. The speaker box as described in claim 1 , wherein the through hole and the speaker unit are opposite to each other.3. The speaker box as described in claim 2 , wherein the elastic cover plate and the upper cover are fixedly connected by double-shot molding or hot pressing or pasting or ultrasonic welding.4. The speaker box described in claim 2 , wherein the elastic cover plate and the upper cover are formed by integrated injection molding.5. ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR GENERATING DIRECTIONAL SOUND

A method of directing sound in a mobile device equipped with a directional speaker includes determining a location of a target in relation to the mobile device, and adjusting a direction of sound output from the directional speaker toward the target, based on the location of the target. An apparatus for generating directional sound includes a directional speaker configured to control a direction in which sound is output, and a controller configured to determine a location of a target in relation to the mobile device, and adjust a direction of sound output from the directional speaker toward the target, based on the location of the target. Other embodiments are also disclosed. 1. A method of directing sound in a mobile device equipped with a directional speaker , the method comprising:determining a location of a target in relation to the mobile device; andadjusting a direction of sound output from the directional speaker toward the target, based on the location of the target.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:measuring a distance of the target from the mobile device; andadjusting a volume of sound according to the distance of the target.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:obtaining a surrounding image through a camera;providing the surrounding image to a user on a screen; andselecting the target on the image, based on a user input.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the sensor comprise at least one of a terrestrial magnetism sensor claim 1 , a rotation sensor claim 1 , and a gravity sensor.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein obtaining the information on the relative location comprises:tracing movement of the mobile device after determining the location of the target; andadjusting the direction of the sound, based on the movement of the mobile device.6. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:detecting a voice having a predetermined pattern by a microphone;estimating a distance between the mobile device and the target, based on a volume of the ...

Apparatus for Use in Portable Devices

An apparatus configured to acoustically process an acoustic signal for a transducer, and to provide a physical interface for a further apparatus within which the apparatus is located.

PROTECTIVE APPARATUS FOR SOUND-ABSORBING PARTICLES IN SOUNDING APPARATUS

A protective apparatus for sound-absorbing particles () in a sounding apparatus, comprising a housing () and a rear acoustic cavity formed inside the housing (). The rear acoustic cavity is filled with sound-absorbing particles (). A sound circulation channel () communicating the rear acoustic cavity with the outside is provided on the housing (). A sound transmission layer () used for preventing the sound-absorbing particles () from being exposed covers an entrance of the sound circulation channel (). The sound transmission layer () of the protective apparatus separates the sound circulation channel () from the rear acoustic cavity, such that airflow in the rear acoustic cavity passes through the sound transmission layer () and then flows out of the sound circulation channel (). Configuration of the sound transmission layer () can hinder the sound-absorbing particles (), prevent the sound-absorbing particles () from entering the sound circulation channel (), and do not influence outflow of airflow. The problem in the prior art that sound-absorbing particles () are easily exposed or block a sound circulation channel () is solved, and the quality of a sounding apparatus is ensured. 18-. (canceled)9. A protection device for sound-absorbing particles in a sound device , the device comprising:{'b': '1', 'a housing (); and'}{'b': '1', 'a rear acoustic cavity formed inside the housing (),'} [{'b': '4', 'the rear acoustic cavity is filled with the sound-absorbing particles ();'}, {'b': 5', '1, 'a sound flow channel () configured to interconnect the rear acoustic cavity and an area outside the device is arranged on the housing (); and'}, {'b': 3', '4', '5, 'an acoustic transmission layer () configured to prevent the sound-absorbing particles () from being exposed is arranged to cover an entrance of the sound flow channel ().'}], 'wherein10. The protection device according to claim 9 , wherein:{'b': 1', '6', '3, 'an inner wall of the housing () is provided with a concave ...

Sound enhancement device for cell phone

A sound enhancing device for improving voice reception of a smartphone microphone is attachable to the rear surface of a smartphone opposite the surface of the smartphone having a display. The device has a deflector in a sliding engagement within a cavity of a housing moveable between a stowed position and a deployed position. A reflective curved area positioned on a first surface of the deflector captures and reflects sound waves from the voice of a user toward a microphone of the smartphone.

MOBILE TERMINAL

A mobile terminal is provided. The mobile terminal includes: a receiver, disposed on one side of a center line of the mobile terminal, where a sound outlet hole is provided in a display screen of the mobile terminal, a front cavity sound outlet channel of the receiver is provided inside the mobile terminal, and the front cavity sound outlet channel communicates with the sound outlet hole; and a through-hole is provided at the top of the mobile terminal, and the through-hole communicates with the front cavity sound outlet channel. 1. A mobile terminal , comprising:a receiver, disposed on one side of a center line of the mobile terminal, whereina sound outlet hole is provided in a display screen of the mobile terminal, a front cavity sound outlet channel of the receiver is provided inside the mobile terminal, and the front cavity sound outlet channel communicates with the sound outlet hole; anda through-hole is provided at the top of the mobile terminal, and the through-hole communicates with the front cavity sound outlet channel.2. The mobile terminal according to claim 1 , wherein the receiver and the through-hole are provided on a same side of the center line.3. The mobile terminal according to claim 1 , wherein a slide groove is provided inside the mobile terminal claim 1 , the slide groove communicates with the through-hole claim 1 , a slider capable of sliding is disposed in the slide groove claim 1 , and the slider slides between a first position and a second position of the slide groove; andin a case that the slider is located in the first position, the slider closes the through-hole, and in a case that the slider is located in the second position, the slider opens the through-hole.4. The mobile terminal according to claim 3 , wherein the receiver and the slide groove are provided on a same side of the center line.5. The mobile terminal according to claim 3 , wherein the slider in the slide groove is capable of freely sliding under gravitational force.6. The ...

MOBILE TERMINAL

Embodiments of this disclosure provide a mobile terminal, and relate to the field of communications technologies. The mobile terminal includes a screen, an earpiece, and a housing, where the screen is mounted on the housing, the earpiece is disposed in the housing, and the screen is provided with a sound output hole. The sound output hole corresponds to a first front cavity sound outlet and a second front cavity sound outlet that are independently arranged in the housing, the first front cavity sound outlet is connected to the earpiece through a first sound guide channel, and the second front cavity sound outlet is connected to the earpiece through a second sound guide channel A difference between a length of the first sound guide channel and that of the second sound guide channel is within a preset range. 1. A mobile terminal , comprising a screen , an earpiece , and a housing , wherein the screen is mounted on the housing , the earpiece is disposed in the housing , and the screen is provided with a sound output hole; the sound output hole corresponds to a first front cavity sound outlet and a second front cavity sound outlet that are independently arranged in the housing , the first front cavity sound outlet is connected to the earpiece through a first sound guide channel , and the second front cavity sound outlet is connected to the earpiece through a second sound guide channel; anda difference between a length of the first sound guide channel and that of the second sound guide channel is within a preset range.2. The mobile terminal according to claim 1 , wherein the length of the first sound guide channel is equal to that of the second sound guide channel3. The mobile terminal according to claim 1 , wherein a difference between the length of the first sound guide channel and that of the second sound guide channel is less than half of a minimum wavelength value of wideband speech.4. The mobile terminal according to claim 1 , wherein a length value of the first ...

MOBILE DEVICE HAVING A TUBULAR MICROPHONE INTEGRATED INTO A COVER ASSEMBLY

A mobile device may include an enclosure and a rear cover assembly affixed to a back portion of the enclosure. The rear cover assembly may include a protruding portion that extends above a surrounding portion of the rear cover assembly. The protruding portion may include a number of through holes that extend through the protruding portion of the rear cover assembly. In one through hole, a tubular microphone may be provided. The tubular microphone may include a microphone enclosure which may contain a MEMS microphone device, an integrated circuit, and an interposer positioned between the MEMS microphone device and the integrated circuit. A height of the tubular microphone may be substantially similar to a thickness of the protruding portion and the tubular microphone may be entirely or partially disposed within a through hole of the protruding portion. 1. A mobile device comprising:a touch-sensitive display;an enclosure at least partially surrounding the touch-sensitive display;a glass component coupled to the enclosure and defining a hole that extends through the glass component; and a microphone enclosure positioned within the hole and coupled to the glass component, the microphone enclosure defining an acoustic port;', 'a micro-electro-mechanical system (MEMS) microphone device positioned within the microphone enclosure and adjacent to the acoustic port;', 'an integrated circuit positioned within the microphone enclosure; and', 'an interposer positioned between the MEMS microphone device and the integrated circuit, the interposer operatively coupling the MEMS microphone device and the integrated circuit., 'a microphone assembly comprising2. The mobile device of claim 1 , wherein:the glass component further defines a protruding portion and a base portion surrounding the protruding portion;the protruding portion extends outward from the base portion; andthe hole extends through the protruding portion of the glass component.3. The mobile device of claim 2 , wherein: ...

EXPENDABLE AND COLLAPSIBLE SOUND AMPLIFYING CELLULAR PHONE CASE

A sound-amplifying case for a mobile device is provided. The sound guide groove is provided under a portion of the body and opened over the speaker of the mobile device for guiding sound from the speaker toward the pop-up plate. The sound guide hole is provided through a portion of the base groove of the body exposing the speaker of the mobile device to the sound guide groove. The blockable sound slit is provided between the body and the pop-up plate above the sound guide groove, and the blockable sound slit is configured to open when the pop-up plate is closed down and to close when the pop-up plate is opened up. The wedge-shape bellow sound amplifier comprises first and second foldable pan-shaped plates, and each of them is installed between corresponding side edge of the base groove of the body and corresponding inner edge of the pop-up plate. 1. A sound-amplifying case for a mobile device with a front face , a rear face , a top edge , a bottom edge , two side edges , and a speaker , the mobile device case comprising:a body for covering the rear face of the mobile device and comprising a plurality of fastening portions configured to fasten the mobile device, a plurality of utility holes for exposing portions of the mobile device, and a base groove;a sound guide groove provided under a portion of a body edge of the body and opened over the speaker of the mobile device for guiding sound from the speaker toward the pop-up plate;a sound guide hole provided through a portion of the base groove of the body exposing the speaker of the mobile device to the sound guide groove;a pop-up plate with a plate edge hinged to a portion of the body substantially along the body edge so as to cover the base groove of the body;a wedge-shape bellow sound amplifier with first and second foldable pan-shaped plates, each of which being installed between corresponding side edge of the base groove of the body and corresponding inner edge of the pop-up plate, wherein each of the first and ...

PEN-TYPE HANDSET

A pen-type handset has a clip portion as a cartilage conduction unit. The clip portion, of an elastic body, is supported on a main body with no direct contact of a cartilage-conduction vibration source in the clip portion with the main body. The clip portion supporting the cartilage-conduction vibration source is supported on the main body via a vibration isolating material. With the clip portion closed, vibration of the cartilage-conduction vibration source is not conducted to the main body; with the clip portion open, vibration of the cartilage-conduction vibration source is conducted to the main body. With the clip portion open, operation of an incoming-call display unit is prohibited. With the clip portion open, operation on an operation unit is invalidated. An incoming call is responded to by closing the open clip portion. 1. A pen-type handset comprising:a clip portion which forms a side face of a shape of a slim pen and of which a back part is put into contact with a tragus over a small area so as to conduct vibration to an ear cartilage so that air-conduction sound is generated inside an ear canal and is then conducted to an eardrum;a cartilage-conduction vibration source which conducts vibration to the clip portion;a sound source unit which feeds the cartilage-conduction vibration source with a sound signal in an audible range;a microphone; anda wireless communication unit which receives a sound signal for the sound source unit and which transmits sound from the microphone.2. The pen-type handset according to claim 1 , further comprising:a main body; anda vibration isolating means for isolating conduction of vibration from the clip portion to the main body.3. The pen-type handset according to claim 2 , whereinthe vibration of the cartilage-conduction vibration source is conducted to the clip portion, andbetween the cartilage-conduction vibration source and the main body, a vibration isolating material is interposed as the vibration isolating means.4. The ...

Cover for electronic device and method for manufacturing the same

A cover for an electronic device includes a transparent portion and a non-transparent portion beside the transparent portion. The transparent portion defines a display area of the electronic device. The non-transparent portion defines a non-display area of the electronic device beside the display area. The non-transparent portion includes a transparent substrate integrated with the transparent portion. A plurality of through holes are defined on the transparent substrate.

TERMINAL DEVICE

A terminal device includes: a housing, where the housing is provided with an interface accommodation hole, a sound guide hole, and a sound guide channel, and the sound guide hole is located in a hole wall of the interface accommodation hole; an interface, where the interface is disposed in the housing, and at least a part of the interface is located in the interface accommodation hole; and an acoustic device, where the acoustic device is disposed in the housing, and the sound guide hole is communicated to the acoustic device through the sound guide channel. 1. A terminal device , comprising:a housing, wherein the housing is provided with an interface accommodation hole, a sound guide hole, and a sound guide channel, and the sound guide hole is located in a hole wall of the interface accommodation hole;an interface, wherein the interface is disposed in the housing, and at least a part of the interface is located in the interface accommodation hole; andan acoustic device, wherein the acoustic device is disposed in the housing, and the sound guide hole is communicated to the acoustic device through the sound guide channel.2. The terminal device according to claim 1 , wherein the sound guide channel comprises a first channel claim 1 , a second channel claim 1 , and a third channel that are sequentially communicated to each other claim 1 , the first channel extends from the sound guide hole towards a direction close to a display screen of the terminal device claim 1 , the second channel is formed in a surface of the housing facing the display screen claim 1 , and the third channel extends from one end of the second channel towards a direction away from the display screen.3. The terminal device according to claim 2 , further comprising a sealing gasket disposed at the second channel claim 2 , wherein the sealing gasket and the housing jointly form the second channel.4. The terminal device according to claim 3 , wherein the housing is provided with a first groove claim 3 , ...

Sound enhancing case for electronic media devices

A protective case for a portable electronic media device has been described. The case includes a rotatable member that transitions from a stowed position to an open position. In the open position the rotatable member is positioned in front of a speaker of the portable electronic media device such that it redirects sound waves emitted from the speaker towards the user.

Camera bracket including audio signal path and electronic device including the camera bracket

An electronic device is disclosed herein. The device includes a housing including a first opening formed in a surface thereof, a camera at least partially disposed in the housing, such that a lens of the camera is aligned with the first opening, a camera bracket including a flange structure disposed in the housing and spaced apart from the surface of the housing at a predetermined interval, a protruding structure extending from the flange structure into a space defined between the camera and an inner wall of the first opening to surround at least part of the camera, wherein the flange structure includes a first through-hole, and the protruding structure includes a recess, and wherein the protruding structure and the inner wall of the first opening form a microphone hole in communication with the recess and part of the first opening, an adhesive member disposed between the flange structure and an inner surface of the housing, the adhesive member including a passage, wherein one side of the passage is connected to the recess, and an opposite side of the passage is connected to the first through-hole, and a microphone element disposed in the housing and aligned with the first through-hole.

ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING AIR ADSORPTION MEMBER AND SPEAKER MODULE

In various embodiments, an electronic device includes: a diaphragm, a speaker module including a speaker configured to output a sound through a vibration of the diaphragm, and a housing accommodating the diaphragm and the speaker module therein and including a first space provided in a first direction from the speaker module and a second space provided in a second direction opposite the first direction. The electronic device further includes an air adsorption member comprising an air adsorbing material disposed in the first space and having a volume ratio of 90% or less of the first space, the air adsorption member configured to reduce air resistance to the diaphragm disposed above the speaker module without limiting the vibration of the diaphragm. 1. An electronic device comprising:a diaphragm;a speaker module comprising a speaker configured to output a sound through a vibration of the diaphragm; a first space provided in a first direction from the speaker module, and', 'a second space provided in a second direction opposite the first direction; and, 'a housing accommodating the diaphragm and the speaker module therein, the housing includingan air adsorption member comprising an air adsorption material disposed in the first space and having a volume ratio of 90% or less of the first space.2. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the air adsorption member is at least partially solidified.3. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the first space is sealed and at least partially includes air.4. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the housing includes:a first housing disposed above the diaphragm; anda second housing disposed under the speaker module.5. The electronic device of claim 4 , wherein the air adsorption member is fixed to a protrusion protruding from the second housing.6. The electronic device of claim 4 , wherein the air adsorption member is combined with a shock absorbing member comprising a shock absorbing material disposed on at least one ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD OF ATTACHING CELLULAR DEVICE ACCESSORIES

A speaker system is removably attached to a cellular telephone or telephone case to augment or supplant audio output of the phone. In one example, the system includes a protective telephone case with built in speakers. The attachment mechanism may alternatively or additionally be used as a universal attachment for cellular telephone accessories. The system may include a fastening mechanism configured to attach any accessory to a phone surface. 1. A speaker system comprising: a selectively attachable fastener , having a top , a bottom and a side; a housing comprising speaker circuitry , and comprising a receiving structure to selectively receive said fastener; and a wireless receiver; said fastener capable of selective attachment on the bottom side , and the top and sides of the selectively attachable fastener engaging with the receiving structure within the housing for selective attachment of the housing to the fastener; wherein the wireless receiver may be configured to receive a wireless signal to receive an audio signal from an electronic device.2. The speaker system of claim 1 , wherein the bottom side of the fastener comprises magnetic attachment.3. The speaker system of claim 1 , wherein the bottom side of the fastener comprises an adhesive.4. The speaker system of claim 1 , wherein the system further comprises memory positioned within the housing.5. The speaker system of claim 1 , wherein the wireless signal is selected from one of Bluetooth claim 1 , Wi-Fi claim 1 , and satellite signals.6. The speaker system of claim 1 , wherein the housing includes first and second surfaces that form an acute angle.7. The speaker system of claim 1 , wherein said receiving structure engaging with the side surface of the fastener.8. The speaker system of claim 7 , wherein the housing comprises a quick-release button for engaging and disengaging the receiving structure.9. An apparatus comprising: a fastener having a top claim 7 , a bottom claim 7 , and a side; a housing claim ...

MOBILE TERMINAL AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF

A mobile terminal according to one embodiment of the present invention comprises: a display unit for displaying a screen of a recording application; a voice signal input unit for receiving a voice signal according to a recording command; and a control unit, wherein the control unit displays an image corresponding to each of a plurality of sound sources on the screen when the voice signal includes the voice signal of the plurality of sound sources, controls the display unit to display a specific indicator associated with a change in a set value of the recording application on the screen, senses a touch input for moving the specific indicator, changes the set value so that the magnitude of the voice signal of a sound source corresponding to an image that is getting farther from the specific indicator among the images corresponding to each of the plurality of sound sources becomes smaller after the specific indicator moves, and changes the set value so that the magnitude of the voice signal of a sound source corresponding to an image that is getting closer to the specific indicator among the images corresponding to each of the plurality of sound sources becomes larger after the specific indicator moves. 1. A mobile terminal , comprising:a display unit configured to display a screen of a recording application;an audio signal input unit configured to receive an input of an audio signal in response to a recording command; anda controller configured to:display an image corresponding to each of a plurality of sound sources on the screen when the audio signal includes audio signals of the sound sources,control the display unit to display a specific indicator related to a change of a setting value of the recording application on the screen,detect a touch input of moving the specific indicator,change the setting value so as to decrease a size of an audio signal of a sound source corresponding to an image getting away from the specific indicator among images respectively ...

SPEAKER AND DISPLAY APPARATUS INCLUDING THE SAME

A speaker includes: a vibration plate, a piezoelectric member on a surface of the vibration plate, and a first adhesive member between the vibration plate and the piezoelectric member, wherein: the piezoelectric member is a unimorph piezoelectric member, and the first adhesive member has a high elastic modulus, or the piezoelectric member is a bimorph piezoelectric member, and the first adhesive member has a low elastic modulus. 1. A speaker , comprising:a vibration plate;a piezoelectric member on a surface of the vibration plate; anda first adhesive member between the vibration plate and the piezoelectric member, the piezoelectric member is a unimorph piezoelectric member, and the first adhesive member has a high elastic modulus, or', 'the piezoelectric member is a bimorph piezoelectric member, and the first adhesive member has a low elastic modulus., 'wherein2. The speaker of claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , when the piezoelectric member is a bimorph piezoelectric member: a first piezoelectric layer group; and', 'a second piezoelectric layer group;, 'the bimorph piezoelectric member comprisesthe first piezoelectric layer group is configured to expand and contract in a lengthwise direction of the piezoelectric member; andthe second piezoelectric layer group is configured to expand and contract respectively in a direction opposite to the expansion and contraction of the first piezoelectric layer group.3. The speaker of claim 2 , wherein a thickness ratio of the first piezoelectric layer group to the second piezoelectric layer group is 2:8 to 8:2.4. The speaker of claim 1 , further comprising a reinforcement member one or more of:an upper surface of the piezoelectric member; anda lower surface of the piezoelectric member.5. The speaker of claim 4 , further comprising a second adhesive member between the reinforcement member and the piezoelectric member.6. The speaker of claim 5 , wherein:when the piezoelectric member is the unimorph piezoelectric member, the second ...

COVER OR DEVICE WITH A SOUND CONCENTRATOR

A cover for a handheld device having a device body and a speaker. The cover includes a cover body which is configured for covering at a portion of the device body and for covering the speaker. The cover body forms an outlet opening. The cover further includes a channel for communication with the speaker and for harnessing and concentrating sound waves from the speaker to the outlet opening, with the channel having a length and a cross section increasing in magnitude along the length of the channel. 1. A cover for a handheld device , the handheld device having a device body and a speaker , the speaker having an output , said cover comprising:a cover body, said cover body configured for covering at a portion of the device body and for covering the speaker, said cover body forming an outlet opening; anda channel for communication with the speaker and for harnessing and concentrating sound waves from the speaker to said outlet opening, with said channel having a length and a cross section increasing in magnitude along the length of the channel wherein the volume of the sound waves emitted from said outlet opening appear to increase over the sound waves emitted from the speaker without the use of power.2. The cover according to claim 1 , wherein said cover body forms a plenum space claim 1 , said channel in communication with the plenum space for directing the sound waves to the plenum space claim 1 , and said plenum space being in communication with said outlet opening.3. The cover according to claim 1 , wherein said cover body includes a base wall and a perimeter wall claim 1 , said perimeter wall extending around and from said base wall claim 1 , and said perimeter wall forming said outlet opening.4. (canceled)5. (canceled)6. The cover according to claim 1 , wherein said cover body includes a base wall and a perimeter wall claim 1 , said perimeter wall extending around and from said base wall claim 1 , said base wall having said opening.7. The cover according to claim ...

Speaker with Grained Zeolite Material in Deep-Drawn Foil Resonance Volume

An audio system that comprises an electro-acoustic transducer mounted onto a housing that forms a resonance volume which is at least partially filled with sound absorbing material, wherein the housing is realized with a deep-drawn foil at least partially filled with grains of the sound absorbing material. 1. An audio system , the audio system comprising:an electro-acoustic transducer; and a speaker receptacle space configured to hold the electro-acoustic transducer; and', 'a resonance volume separated from the speaker receptacle space, the resonance volume being at least partially filled with grains of sound absorbing material,, 'a housing, the housing comprisingwherein the electro-acoustic transducer is mounted to the housing in the speaker receptacle space.2. The audio system according to claim 1 , the housing further comprising:a base element; anda cap element, the cap element fixed to the base element.3. The audio system according to claim 2 , wherein the base element is formed of a deep-drawn foil and the cap element is formed of a planar foil.4. The audio system according to claim 3 , wherein the deep-drawn foil is a polypropylene.5. The audio system according to claim 1 , wherein the electro-acoustic transducer comprises:a membrane located on one side of the electro-acoustic transducer; anda magnet on the opposite side of the electro-acoustic transducer,wherein the electro-acoustic transducer is mounted to the housing on its membrane side.6. The audio system according to claim 5 , wherein the housing further comprises at least one sound opening proximate to the membrane claim 5 , the at least one sound opening allowing for the transmission of sound from the membrane to the resonance volume.7. The audio system according to claim 1 , wherein the sound absorbing material is a grained zeolite material.8. The audio system according to claim 1 , wherein the electro-acoustic transducer comprises at least one electrical contact and the audio system further comprising ...

ARCHITECTURE FEATURES OF AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE

A portable electronic device, having a single piece housing to carry operational components having a front opening, an integral bottom and sidewalls that cooperate to form a cavity in cooperation with the front opening. The operational components can include a display to present visual content disposed within the front opening and having an outermost protective layer, a main logic board that extends along a central portion of the cavity having a size and shape that bisects the cavity into a first portion and a second portion each having substantially the same size and shape, a power storage system supported at the bottom wall and comprising a first power storage unit located in the first portion and second power storage unit located in the second portion, each being coupled to the main logic board, and self-contained audio components positioned at each corner of the single piece housing. 1. An portable electronic device , comprising:a single piece housing arranged to carry operational components and comprising: a front opening, a bottom wall and sidewalls integrated with the bottom wall that cooperate to form a cavity in cooperation with the front opening, the operational components comprising:a display configured to present visual content and disposed within the front opening and having an outermost protective layer,a main logic board that extends along a central portion of the cavity having a size and shape that bisects the cavity into a first portion and a second portion each having substantially the same size and shape,a power storage system supported at the bottom wall and comprising a first power storage unit located in the first portion and second power storage unit located in the second portion, each being coupled to the main logic board, anda self-contained audio module positioned at each corner of the single piece housing.2. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the self-contained audio module comprises a rib feature defining a first region that ...

Ergonomic tubular anechoic chambers for use with a communication device and related methods

Disclosed, in general, are devices that provide a substantially sound-tight chamber over a sound source while absorbing fields of sounds from the sound source. In general, the devices feature: an anechoic chamber that is configured to receive a sound source in a substantially sound-tight manner; an active noise canceling means in the anechoic chamber; and an anechoic channel that is in fluid communication with the ambient atmosphere. 1. An apparatus for protecting the privacy of a communication over an electronic communication device , the apparatus comprising:an anechoic chamber that is configured to receive human voice air and a sound source;an active noise canceling means within said anechoic chamber; and,a channel that is in fluid communication with the ambient atmosphere.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the air is directed from the anechoic chamber through the channel extending therefrom to the ambient atmosphere to further dampen or absorb the sound energy.3. A telephone handset comprising:a handle that defines (a) a channel with a vent to the ambient atmosphere and (b) a telephone component housing;at least an anechoic chamber disposed at a first end of the handle that is in fluid communication with the channel, said anechoic chamber featuring a mouth opening for engaging a mouth of a user, an active noise canceling means and a microphone for receiving sounds;an ear chamber disposed at a second end of the handle with an ear opening for engaging the ear of a user;a speaker, disposed within the component housing and configured to communicate sound into the ear chamber;means for receiving and transmitting a telephonic communication disposed within the telephone component housing, said means electronically coupled to said speaker and said microphone.4. The handset of wherein the housing features lights defined by a lighting tube.5. The handset of further comprising a contoured exterior surface.6. The handset of wherein the contoured exterior surface is ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS TO DISRUPT PHASE CANCELLATION EFFECTS WHEN USING HEADSET DEVICES

In applications where assisted listening headphones are worn inside of a theater, phase cancellation effects cause the headset wearer to perceive the audio as reduced in volume and distorted. These undesirable phase cancellation effects may be disrupted through preprocessing or real time processing of the headset audio track by summing acoustical noise with the original headset audio track and providing this altered audio track to the headset. The acoustical noise is modulated such that it is imperceptible to the headset wearer while at the same time disrupting undesirable phase cancellation effects, which would otherwise occur if the headset audio track was provided unaltered. Thus, the preprocessing of the headset audio preserves the integrity of the intended headset audio, as perceived by the headset wearer, in headsets worn in a theater environment. 1. A headset audio preprocessing method comprising:storing an audio track in memory of a mobile computing device;receiving in a microphone of the mobile computing device, contemporaneously played back audio;synchronizing playback of the stored audio track with the contemporaneously played back audio;acquiring acoustic noise; and,summing the acquired acoustic noise with the synchronized playback of the stored audio track in order reduce phase cancelation effects otherwise present in the synchronized playback of the stored audio track.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the acoustic noise is pink noise.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the acoustic noise is dithered noise.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the contemporaneously played back audio is included as part of a motion picture played in a movie theater.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the mobile computing device is a mobile phone.6. A computer program product for headset audio preprocessing claim 1 , the computer program product comprising:a non-transitory computer readable storage medium comprising a memory device having computer readable program code ...

Electronic device

The electronic device can effectively suppress a reduction in sound pressure and an increase in the distortion factor. The electronic device ( 1 ) includes a piezoelectric element ( 30 ), a panel ( 10 ) supporting the piezoelectric element ( 30 ), and a housing ( 60 ) holding the panel ( 10 ). The electronic device ( 1 ) causes the panel ( 10 ) to generate air-conducted sound and vibration sound that is transmitted by vibrating a part of a human body. A buffer material ( 90 ) is disposed between the panel ( 10 ) and the housing ( 60 ).

SERVER CONNECTIVITY CONTROL FOR A TELE-PRESENCE ROBOT

A robot system with a robot that has a camera and a remote control station that can connect to the robot. The connection can include a plurality of privileges. The system further includes a server that controls which privileges are provided to the remote control station. The privileges may include the ability to control the robot, joint in a multi-cast session and the reception of audio/video from the robot. The privileges can be established and edited through a manager control station. The server may contain a database that defines groups of remote control station that can be connected to groups of robots. The database can be edited to vary the stations and robots within a group. The system may also allow for connectivity between a remote control station at a user programmable time window. 1. A remote controlled , comprising:a robot that has a camera;a remote control station that can connect to said robot, said connection including a plurality of privileges;a server that controls which privileges are provided to said remote control station; and,a manager control station that can access said server to establish and edit said privileges.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein said robot includes a monitor.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein said robot includes a mobile platform.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein said privileges include an ability to operate said robot.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein said privileges include an ability to participate in a session with another remote station.6. The system of claim 1 , wherein said privileges include an ability to view a video image captured by said robot camera.7. The system of claim 1 , wherein said server includes a privilege map that is transferred to said remote control station.8. The system of claim 1 , wherein said system includes a plurality of robots and a plurality of remote control stations claim 1 , said server includes a relational that list groups of remote stations that can connect to groups of said robots.9. ...

Input and output hall structure for sound device in a portable terminal

An input/output hall structure for a sound device in a portable terminal includes a main hole and a plurality of sub-holes. The main hole is provided in a case frame forming the exterior of the portable terminal to be exposed to the exterior, and inputs/outputs sound. The plurality of sub-holes is branched from the main hole and communicates with the main hole. The sub-hole and a corresponding sound device communicate sound. The structure reduces the number of holes for inputting/outputting sound of a sound device and provides a more elegant appearance with improved function. A plurality of sound devices can input/output through the main hole and branched configuration of sub-holes.

ACOUSTIC ASSEMBLY FOR AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE

A portable electronic device may have acoustic ports such as microphone and speaker ports. Acoustic devices such as microphones and speakers may be associated with the acoustic ports. An acoustic port may have an opening between an interior and exterior of the portable electronic device. The opening may be covered by a metal mesh. An acoustic fabric may be interposed between the metal mesh and the opening. The opening may be formed from a hole in a glass member having outer and inner chamfers. A microphone boot may be provided that forms front and rear radial seals with a housing of the device and a microphone unit respectively. The microphone boot may also form multiple face seals with the microphone unit. A speaker for the speaker port may be enclosed in a sealed speaker enclosure. The speaker enclosure may have a pressure-equalizing vent slit covered with an acoustic mesh. 1. A portable electronic device comprising:a display;a cover glass over the display, wherein the cover glass has an opening with outer and inner chamfers; andan acoustic component mounted adjacent to the opening.2. The portable electronic device as recited in claim 1 , further comprising a metal mesh between the opening and the acoustic component.3. The portable electronic device as recited in claim 2 , further comprising a layer of nonmetallic fabric located between the acoustic component and the metal mesh.4. The portable electronic device as recited in claim 2 , further comprising adhesive that connects the acoustic component to the cover glass and that forms a space between the metal mesh and the cover glass.5. The portable electronic device as recited in claim 4 , wherein the cover glass comprises a layer of ink to which the adhesive is attached.6. The portable electronic device as recited in claim 5 , wherein the acoustic component comprises a speaker.7. The portable electronic device as recited in claim 6 , further comprising a microphone port having a metal mesh and a layer of speaker ...

SOUND VIBRATION ACTUATOR

A sound vibration actuator includes: a bracket and a casing for forming an internal space; a coil part coupled to the bracket in the internal space; a magnet part disposed around the coil part; an elastic member whose one surface coupled to the magnet part; a substrate fixed to the bracket and exposed outward from the internal space; and a substrate seating part disposed on the outer peripheral surface of the casing, wherein the substrate is disposed on top of the substrate seating part. The sound vibration actuator reduces the entire thickness thereof, while constantly maintaining an amount of vibration and generate vibrations in various frequency bands because the coil and the magnet are not fixed in the process where the vibrations are generated. 1. A sound vibration actuator comprising:{'b': 10', '20, 'a bracket () and a casing () for forming an internal space;'}{'b': 30', '10, 'a coil part () coupled to the bracket () in the internal space;'}{'b': 40', '30, 'a magnet part () disposed around the coil part ();'}{'b': 50', '40, 'an elastic member () whose one surface coupled to the magnet part ();'}{'b': 60', '10, 'a substrate () fixed to the bracket () and exposed outward from the internal space; and'}{'b': 70', '20, 'a substrate seating part () disposed on the outer peripheral surface of the casing (),'}{'b': 60', '70, 'wherein the substrate () is disposed on top of the substrate seating part ().'}270. The sound vibration actuator according to claim 1 , wherein the substrate seating part () comprises:{'b': 1', '20, 'a first area (A) disposed on the outer peripheral surface of the casing (); and'}{'b': 2', '1', '60, 'a second area (A) extended from the first area (A) in such a manner as to seat the substrate () thereon.'}327020. The sound vibration actuator according to claim 2 , wherein the underside of the second area (A) of the substrate seating part () is located on the same plane as the underside not open of the casing ().417020. The sound vibration actuator ...

Electroacoustic device and mobile terminal

An electroacoustic device and a mobile terminal are provided. The electroacoustic device may include a box defining an opening; an electroacoustic component including a frame, a vibrating membrane and a driving assembly, whet the frame is installed inside the box, the vibrating membrane is assembled on the thine and covers the opening, the frame and the vibrating membrane define a chamber, the driving assembly is configured to drive the vibrating membrane to vibrate, and the frame defines a leaking channel, and partition nets set inside the box, wherein a space between the electroacoustic component and the box is divided into cavities by the partition nets, at least one cavity is filled with sound absorption material, and the cavities are communicated with the chamber through the leaking channel. 1. An electroacoustic device , comprising:a box defining an opening; a frame installed inside the box and defining a leaking channel passing through the frame;', 'a vibrating membrane assembled on the frame and covering the opening, wherein the frame and the vibrating membrane cooperatively define a chamber communicated with the leaking channel; and', 'a driving assembly disposed in the chamber and configured to drive the vibrating membrane to vibrate; and, 'an electroacoustic component comprisinga plurality of partition nets set inside the box and outside the chamber, wherein a space between the frame and the box is divided into a plurality of cavities by the plurality of partition nets, at least one or the plurality of cavities is filled with sound absorption material, each of the plurality of partition nets defines a plurality of net holes, and the plurality of cavities are communicated with the chamber through the leaking channel.2. The electroacoustic device of claim 1 , whereinthe plurality of partition nets comprises a first partition net and at least one second partition net, the first partitions net is closer to the frame compared with the at least one second ...

CASE FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICES

An external device for an electronic device includes a first cover portion configured to cover at least a portion of the electronic device, an insert coupled to the first cover portion, and a second cover portion coupled to the insert and covering at least a portion of the insert. At least an outer layer of the first cover portion or the second cover portion is made of a non-moldable material. The insert includes various mechanical structures and electrical circuits. 1. An external device for an electronic device , comprising:a first cover portion configured to cover at least a portion of the electronic device;an insert coupled to the first cover portion; anda second cover portion coupled to the insert and covering at least a portion of the insert,wherein at least one of an outer layer of the first cover portion or an outer layer of the second cover portion includes a non-moldable material.2. The external device of claim 1 , wherein the non-moldable material includes at least one of leather claim 1 , fabric claim 1 , silk claim 1 , faux leather claim 1 , artificial leather claim 1 , or vinyl.3. The external device of claim 1 , wherein the insert and the second cover portion are disposed at a bottom portion of the first cover portion.4. The external device of claim 1 , wherein the insert includes a curved waveguide for conducting sound waves.5. The external device of claim 4 , wherein the curved waveguide is tapered from one end to another end.6. The external device of claim 4 , wherein the second cover portion includes a plurality of perforations aligned with one end of the curved waveguide.7. The external device of claim 4 , wherein the curved waveguide includes a 90-degree curve.8. The external device of claim 4 , wherein the curved waveguide includes a plurality of waveguides.9. The external device of claim 1 , wherein the insert includes one or more mechanical structures for housing one or more electrical connectors.10. The external device of claim 1 , further ...

Anti-noise canceling headset and related methods

Disclosed is a telephone headset that features an antiphase/anti-noise speaker within an anechoic chamber so that noises provided therein can be combatted with antiphase noises. In some embodiment, the antiphase/anti-noise speaker can be an exciter. In some embodiments, the headset is designed to include passive and active noise cancelation of a use's voice. Suitably, the headset can be adjusted to fit an inclusive range of head dimensions comfortably, the headsets may connect wirelessly to the user's phone to ensure cable free operation and communication.

IMPULSE PRESSURE REJECTING VALVE FOR AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE

A portable electronic device comprising: an enclosure having an enclosure wall that forms an interior chamber and a sound output port to an ambient environment; a speaker positioned within the interior chamber, the speaker having a front volume chamber coupling a sound output surface of the speaker to the sound output port and a back volume chamber acoustically coupled to the interior chamber by an aperiodic vent; and a valve operable to open and close the aperiodic vent in response to a pressure change. 1. A portable electronic device comprising:an enclosure having an enclosure wall that forms an interior chamber and a sound output port to an ambient environment;a speaker positioned within the interior chamber, the speaker having a front volume chamber coupling a sound output surface of the speaker to the sound output port and a back volume chamber acoustically coupled to the interior chamber by an aperiodic vent; anda valve operable to open and close the aperiodic vent in response to a pressure change.2. The portable electronic device of wherein the pressure change is a pressure increase in the interior chamber above a pressure in the back volume chamber claim 1 , or a pressure decrease in the interior chamber below a pressure in the back volume chamber.3. The portable electronic device of wherein the pressure increase or the pressure decrease causes the valve to close the aperiodic vent to prevent the pressure increase or the pressure decrease from causing a vibration of the sound output surface of the speaker.4. The portable electronic device of wherein the pressure increase or the pressure decrease is caused by an external force applied to claim 2 , or removed from claim 2 , the enclosure wall.5. The portable electronic device of wherein the pressure change is a pressure equalization between the back volume chamber and the interior chamber claim 1 , and the pressure equalization causes the valve to open the aperiodic vent to allow fluid flow between the back ...

Watch Having an Interface to a Mobile Communications Device

A watch worn by a user for interfacing with a mobile communication device. The watch includes an electronic display worn by user. The electronic display includes an interface for wirelessly interfacing with a mobile communication device carried by the user. The user interfaces with the electronic display to perform operations upon the mobile communication device. The watch also includes a mechanism to wirelessly establishing a voice channel with the mobile communication device for performing operations upon the mobile communication device. Additionally, the watch includes a mechanism for projecting directional sound to the user.

DISPLAY DEVICE

A display device includes: a display panel configured to display an image; a sound element on a rear side of the display panel; and a rear chassis configured to receive the display panel and protect the rear side of the display panel, and including a protruding portion protruding away from the rear side of the display panel and corresponding to the sound element. The sound element includes a pair of electrodes, and a vibration material layer between the electrodes. 1. A display device , comprising:a display panel configured to display an image;a cushion member configured to protect a rear side of the display panel; anda sound element configured to generate a sound and attached on a rear side of the cushion member,wherein the sound element comprises a pair of electrodes, and a vibration material layer between the electrodes.2. The display device of claim 1 , further comprising:a window on a viewing side of the display panel.3. The display device of claim 1 , further comprising:a fixing element which is between the sound element and the rear side of the cushion member, and attaches the sound element to the rear side of the cushion member,wherein the fixing member comprises non-conductive epoxy.4. The display device of claim 1 , further comprising:a protective layer between the rear side of the display panel and the cushion member.5. The display device of claim 1 , wherein the display panel comprises a rear chassis configured to receive the display panel and protect the rear side of the display panel.6. The display device of claim 5 , wherein:the cushion member is positioned on a rear side of the rear chassis.7. The display device of claim 1 , wherein:the cushion tape has a material having elasticity or has a black color blocking light.8. The display device of claim 1 , wherein:the pair of electrodes of the sound element comprises:a first electrode on a first side of the vibration material layer,a second electrode on an opposing second side of the vibration material ...

Protective case for a mobile device and sound amplification feature thereof

Protective cases for use with mobile devices (phones and tables) are disclosed herein and include a sound amplification feature which is integral to the case and serves to amplify the sound emitted from the speaker of the mobile device.

Zeolitic material for improving loudspeaker performance

Aspects are disclosed of an apparatus comprising an assemblage of beads. The assemblage includes a plurality of beads formed from a zeolite and a polymeric binder. At least one bead in the plurality of beads has a shape including a base shape having a continuous exterior formed of a first dome portion and a second dome portion, the first and second dome portions being joined together to form a spheroid with a polar axis, a polar dimension along the polar axis, and a transverse dimension normal to the polar axis, and an indentation formed in one of the first and second domed portions, the indentation having a depth and extending toward a center of the base shape along and in the direction of the polar axis and a width in the direction normal to the polar axis.

TERMINAL DEVICE, AUDIO PROCESSING METHOD AND DEVICE

Provided is a terminal device, an audio processing method, and a storage medium. The terminal device at least comprises: a housing, which has a flexible structure and is configured to bent at the flexible structure; an audio cavity component located within the housing and is configured to deform along with the deformation of the housing to form a corresponding deformation state; and a processing component, which is configured to determine, based on the deformation state of the audio cavity component, an audio processing parameter matching the deformation state of the audio cavity component. 1. A terminal device , comprising:a housing having a flexible structure, wherein the housing is configured to bend at the flexible structure;an audio cavity component located within the housing, wherein the audio cavity component includes a deformation state corresponding to a deformation of the housing occurred at the flexible structure; anda processing component configured to determine, based on the deformation state of the audio cavity component, an audio processing parameter corresponding to the deformation state of the audio cavity component.2. The terminal device of claim 1 , further comprising:a rotation shaft located within the housing, wherein the rotation shaft is configured to, when an external force is applied onto the rotation shaft via the housing, rotate and drive the housing to bend at the flexible structure, andwherein the audio cavity component is configured to, when the housing bends, generate the deformation state corresponding to the rotation of the rotation shaft.3. The terminal device of claim 2 , wherein the audio cavity component comprises:a first audio cavity with a deformable structure, wherein the first audio cavity is arranged at the side of the rotation shaft facing the inside of the housing; and wherein when the rotation shaft rotates by a first rotation angle, the first audio cavity is in a first deformation state; when the rotation shaft rotates ...

MOBILE APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF

A mobile apparatus and control method thereof are provided, which includes an audio data signal input unit arranged to receive an audio data signal. An audio output unit is arranged to output an audio signal according to the received audio data signal within a first reproduction frequency. A balanced armature is arranged to output an audio signal according to the received audio data signal within a second reproduction frequency band. The second reproduction frequency band is different from the first reproduction frequency band. An audio signal processor is arranged to adjust the first reproduction frequency band and the second reproduction frequency band such that a combination of the first reproduction frequency band and the second reproduction frequency band is wider than the first reproduction frequency band and the second reproduction frequency band individually. 1a housing containing at least a filter, a first sound device, and a second sound device, and including an opening;the filter disposed in the housing and adapted to pass a second frequency band of an audio signal;the first sound device including a dynamic driver, the dynamic driver disposed in the housing and adapted to output a first sound corresponding to a first frequency band of the audio signal to the outside of the audio device via the opening of the housing; andthe second sound device including a balanced armature driver, the balanced armature driver disposed in the housing and adapted to output a second sound corresponding to the second frequency band, output by the filter, of the audio signal to the outside via the opening of the housing,wherein the first sound and the second sound are output together through the opening.. An audio apparatus comprising: This application claims priority under 35 U.S.C. §120 to U.S. application Ser. No. 14/984,777, filed on Dec. 30, 2015, issuing on Dec. 20, 2016 as U.S. Pat. No. 9,525,942, and claiming priority under 35 U.S.C. §120 to U.S. application Ser. No. ...

ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING ACOUSTIC ASSEMBLY

An electronic device according to various embodiments of the disclosure may include: a first housing, a second housing accommodating at least a portion of the first housing and configured to guide sliding movement of the first housing, and an acoustic assembly including an acoustic component comprising acoustic circuitry disposed inside the first housing, a first pipe extending from the acoustic component toward a first end of the first housing, and a second pipe extending from an edge portion of the second housing to a second end of the second housing toward the first housing. The first end of the first housing or the second end of the second housing for connecting the first pipe and the second pipe when the first housing is accommodated in the second housing may be provided in a shape having a specified slope with respect to the edge portion of the second housing. 1. An electronic device comprising:a first housing;a second housing accommodating at least a portion of the first housing and configured to guide sliding movement of the first housing; andan acoustic assembly comprising an acoustic component comprising acoustic circuitry disposed inside the first housing, a first pipe extending from the acoustic component toward a first end of the first housing, and a second pipe extending from an edge portion of the second housing to a second end of the second housing toward the first housing,wherein when the first housing is accommodated in the second housing, the first end of the first housing or the second end of the second housing for connecting the first pipe and the second pipe are provided in a shape having a specified slope with respect to the edge portion of the second housing.2. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the first pipe comprises an opening in a diagonal shape corresponding to the first end claim 1 , andwherein the second pipe comprises an opening in a diagonal shape corresponding to the second end.3. The electronic device of claim 2 , wherein ...

Holder for portable electronic device

A holder for supporting a portable electronic device and includes a pedestal and a supporting board. The supporting board includes a resisting portion and at least one resonator portion. The resisting portion is mounted on and has a predetermined angle with a top surface of the pedestal. The resonator portion is connected to an edge of the resisting portion and extends from the edge towards a side contrary to the resisting portion a predetermined distance and then extends towards the resisting portion. The resisting portion and the top surface of the pedestal cooperatively support the portable electronic device. The resonator portion is configured to resonate and guide sounds generated by the portable electronic device.

Sound amplifying case for mobile phones

A sound amplifying case for supporting a mobile phone includes a base, opposing upright brackets extending from the base, and opposing upper and lower ridges extending between the upright brackets. The upright brackets have opposing curved ends for releasably engaging corners of the mobile phone. The case includes a sound reflecting member at one end of the base for concentrating and reflecting sound waves from the speaker of the mobile phone toward the user holding the phone.

INPUT AND OUTPUT HALL STRUCTURE FOR SOUND DEVICE IN A PORTABLE TERMINAL

An input/output hall structure for a sound device in a portable terminal includes a main hole and a plurality of sub-holes. The main hole is provided in a case frame forming the exterior of the portable terminal to be exposed to the exterior, and inputs/outputs sound. The plurality of sub-holes is branched from the main hole and communicates with the main hole. The sub-hole and a corresponding sound device communicate sound. The structure reduces the number of holes for inputting/outputting sound of a sound device and provides a more elegant appearance with improved function. A plurality of sound devices can input/output through the main hole and branched configuration of sub-holes. 1. An apparatus comprising:a case frame including a set of holes formed thereon; anda speaker and a microphone placed in an enclosure formed at least by the case frame, the speaker to communicate first sound to outside of the apparatus via a first subset of the set of holes, and the microphone to communicate second sound from the outside of the apparatus via a second subset of the set of holes.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the case frame forms at least one portion of an outer surface of the apparatus.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising:at least one plate placed in the enclosure and including a first opening and a second opening, each of the first opening and the second opening at least partially overlapping with the set of holes.4. The apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the first opening is aligned with the speaker such that the first sound is communicated via the first opening claim 3 , and the second opening is aligned with the microphone such that the second sound is communicated via the second opening.5. The apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the speaker is to communicate the first sound via the first opening claim 3 , and the microphone is to communicate the second sound via the second opening.6. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising:at least one duct located ...

ELECTRONIC DEVICE

An electronic device includes a cover body, a telephone receiver, a loudspeaker, and a first cavity. The telephone receiver is accommodated in the first cavity. There is a gap between the cover body and the telephone receiver as well as between the cover body and the loudspeaker. The gap is communicated with the first cavity, and is communicated with the external environment through a sound hole of the loudspeaker. 1. An electronic device , comprising: a cover body , a telephone receiver , a loudspeaker , and a first cavity , wherein the telephone receiver is accommodated in the first cavity , there is a gap between the cover body and the telephone receiver as well as between the cover body and the loudspeaker , and the gap is communicated with the first cavity , and is communicated with the external environment through a sound hole of the loudspeaker.2. The electronic device according to claim 1 , further comprising: a second cavity and a sound channel claim 1 , wherein the loudspeaker is accommodated in the second cavity claim 1 , the second cavity is communicated with the gap claim 1 , and the second cavity is communicated with the sound hole through the sound channel.3. The electronic device according to claim 2 , wherein a first side wall is disposed between the second cavity and the gap claim 2 , a first air vent is formed on the first side wall claim 2 , and the first air vent is disposed corresponding to the sound channel or the second cavity.4. The electronic device according to claim 3 , wherein the second cavity comprises a loudspeaker front cavity and a loudspeaker back cavity claim 3 , the loudspeaker front cavity is communicated with the sound channel claim 3 , and the first air vent is communicated with the gap and the loudspeaker front cavity respectively.5. The electronic device according to claim 3 , wherein the second cavity comprises a loudspeaker front cavity and a loudspeaker back cavity claim 3 , the loudspeaker front cavity is communicated ...

Sound Enhancement Device for Cell Phone

A sound enhancing device for improving voice reception of a smartphone microphone is attachable to the rear surface of a smartphone opposite the surface of the smartphone having a display. The device has a deflector in a sliding engagement within a cavity of a housing moveable between a stowed position and a deployed position. A reflective curved area positioned on a first surface of the deflector captures and reflects sound waves from the voice of a user toward a microphone of the smartphone. 1. A sound enhancing apparatus for a smartphone , comprising:a housing having an attachment surface;said attachment surface configured for an engagement to a smartphone rear surface or to a portion of a phone case covering said rear surface;a deflector in a sliding engagement with said housing, said deflector movable in said sliding engagement between a stowed position and a deployed position;said deflector having a first surface facing toward said rear surface of said smartphone;said deflector in said deployed position having a projecting portion thereof, said projecting portion extending between said bottom edge of said smartphone to a distal edge of said deflector;a reflective curved area positioned on said first surface of said deflector; andsaid deflector in said deployed position positioning said reflective curved area to reflect sound waves contacting said reflective curved area toward a microphone of said smartphone.2. A sound enhancing apparatus for a smartphone of wherein said reflective curved area is positioned between said distal edge of said deflector and said bottom edge of said smartphone with said deflector located in said deployed position.3. The sound enhancing apparatus of claim 1 , additionally comprising:said reflective curved area having a parabolic shape.4. The sound enhancing apparatus of claim 2 , additionally comprising:said reflective curved area having a parabolic shape.5. The sound enhancing apparatus of claim 1 , additionally comprising:a curved ...

Flexible spatial audio capture apparatus

An apparatus comprising: at least one determiner configured to determine at least one characteristic associated with a flexible part of a further apparatus; a signal processor configured to process at least one signal dependent on the at least one characteristic associated with the flexible part of the further apparatus, wherein the signal is at least one of an audio and a video signal; and an user interface generator configured to generate at least one user interface indication dependent on the characteristic associated with a flexible part of the further apparatus.

Accoustic processor for a mobile device

An acoustic processor for a mobile device is described the mobile device comprising a speaker including a speaker membrane, the speaker membrane having a first speaker membrane side and second speaker membrane side opposite the first speaker membrane side, a mobile device housing for providing a first acoustic path between the first speaker membrane side and the exterior of the mobile device and a second acoustic path between the second speaker membrane side and the exterior of the mobile device, the acoustic processor being configured and arranged to sense a signal on an acoustic processor input, the signal being induced on at least one terminal of the speaker in response to acoustic waves process the induced signal to discriminate between acoustic waves from different directions; and output the processed signal on an acoustic processor output.

ACOUSTIC ISOLATION MECHANISM

A rigid removable case for a portable electronic device may have an acoustic isolation mechanism between the rigid removable case and an acoustic component on the electronic device. The acoustic isolation mechanism may be a compressible component that may provide an air seal between an interior surface of the removable case and an exterior surface of the electronic device. The acoustic isolation mechanism may be constructed of several different materials and several different manufacturing processes. 1. A protective cover for an electronic device , the protective cover comprising:a hard shell case for enclosing an electronic device, wherein an intentional gap exists between a shell opening in the hard shell case and an acoustic opening of the electronic device when the electronic device is installed in the hard shell case; andan acoustic isolation mechanism disposed at least in the intentional gap, wherein the acoustic isolation mechanism comprises a compliant material that compresses when the electronic device is installed in the hard shell case to minimize shifting or rattling of the electronic device, and wherein the acoustic isolation mechanism comprises a passageway through which sound passes between the shell opening in the hard shell case and an acoustic opening in the electronic device when the electronic device is installed in the hard shell case,wherein, when the electronic device is installed in the hard shell case, the passageway of the acoustic isolation mechanism defines an acoustic channel between the electronic device and the hard shell case, the dimensions of the acoustic channel configured to enhance the acoustic properties of the protective cover.2. The protective cover according to claim 1 , wherein the protective case is waterproof to a predetermined depth of water.3. The protective cover according to claim 1 , wherein the enhancement of the acoustic properties of the protective cover by the acoustic channel defined by the acoustic isolation ...

HOUSING ASSEMBLY AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE

A housing assembly and an electronic device are provided. The housing assembly comprises a middle frame. The middle frame comprises a side surface. A first sound cavity, a second sound cavity and a sound output hole are arranged at the middle frame. One end of the first sound cavity corresponds to a receiver. The other end of the first sound cavity extends toward the side surface and communicates with the second sound cavity. The second sound cavity extends in a lengthwise direction of the side surface and is in communication with the sound output hole. The invention employs a sound guiding channel having an offset configuration to communicate a receiver with an external environment, thereby ensuring quality of an audio output while reducing an occupied region near the sound output hole and improving the appearance of a product to meet the appearance requirement. 1. A housing assembly , comprising:a middle frame, wherein the middle frame comprises a side surface; anda first sound cavity, a second sound cavity and a sound outlet respectively defined in the middle frame, wherein one end of the first sound cavity corresponds to a receiver, and another end of the first sound cavity extends toward the side surface and is in communication with the second sound cavity, the second sound cavity extends along a lengthwise direction of the side surface and is in communication with the sound outlet.2. The housing assembly as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the middle frame comprises a sound guiding inclined surface claim 1 , and the sound guiding inclined surface is located in the first sound cavity to redirect sound waves into the second sound cavity.3. The housing assembly as claimed in claim 1 , wherein a symmetric center line of the sound outlet coincides with a symmetric center line of the middle frame claim 1 , and the first sound cavity deviates toward one side of the middle frame away from the symmetric center line relative to the symmetric center line.4. The housing ...

Sound guiding device and sound guiding member in mobile terminal device

It is possible to enable sound, such as music or words, to be caught clearly without raising the sound volume in particular in the use of a mobile terminal device. In a mobile terminal device provided with a speaker on a rear surface side, a sound guiding device that guides sound generated by the speaker in a front direction has a case that covers the speaker when attached to the mobile terminal device. A sound guiding section that guides sound generated by the speaker roughly in the front direction and a sounding port through which the guided sound is emit bed to the outside are provided at a position of the case corresponding to the speaker of the mobile terminal device when the case is attached to the mobile terminal device.

MOBILE TELEPHONE

A mobile telephone has a front wall, a rear wall, a top wall partly continuous with a side face, and a side wall, and includes a vibration-absorbing member between the top wall and each of the rear wall and the side wall, and a cartilage conduction vibration source on the inner side of the top wall. Opposite corner parts of the top wall partly continuous with the side face each serve as a cartilage conduction unit. Or a mobile telephone has a front wall, a rear wall, a top wall, and a side wall, and includes a cartilage conduction vibration source that has a thin shape, that vibrates in a direction perpendicular to the thin shape, and that is affixed to the middle, in the left/right direction, of the inner side of the top wall in a direction parallel to the thin shape. 1. A mobile telephone of a box shape having a front wall , a rear wall , a top wall partly continuous with a side face , and a side wall , the mobile telephone comprising:a vibration-absorbing member between the top wall and each of the rear wall and the side wall; anda cartilage conduction vibration source on an inner side of the top wall, wherein opposite box-corner parts of the top wall partly continuous with the side face each serve as a cartilage conduction unit;wherein the cartilage conduction vibration source is supported so as not to make contact with the front wall,wherein the mobile telephone further comprises a switching unit for switching whether or not to conduct vibration of the cartilage conduction vibration source to the front wall, andwherein the rear wall, the top wall, and the side wall constitute an integral box-shaped casing, which, when combined with the front wall, permits vibration to conduct from the top wall to the front wall.2. The mobile telephone of claim 1 , wherein: the vibration-absorbing member is arranged between the top wall and the front wall.3. The mobile telephone of claim 1 , wherein the front wall claim 1 , the rear wall claim 1 , the top wall claim 1 , and the ...

Sound wave filtering structure and side sound generating speaker module

The present invention discloses a sound wave filtering structure. The sound wave filtering structure comprises a cavity wall, a cavity cover and a slit. The cavity cover is mounted on the cavity wall. The cavity wall and the cavity cover are combined to form an inner cavity. The slit is formed on the cavity wall and/or the cavity cover. The cavity wall and the cavity cover seal the inner cavity. A space in the inner cavity is communicated with the outside only through the slit. On the other hand, the present invention further provides a side sound generating speaker module. The side sound generating speaker module at least comprises a side sound generating cavity and the above-described sound wave filtering structure. The side sound generating cavity is configured to guide sound waves to be transmitted from a side surface of a single speaker body. The sound wave filtering structure is arranged on the side sound generating cavity. The slit faces the interior of the side sound generating cavity. The sound wave filtering structure provided by the present invention can adjust and filter high-frequency sound waves. Especially, in the side sound generating speaker module, the sound wave filtering structure can significantly improve the sound quality of the high-frequency sound waves.

Ergonomic anechoic anti-noise canceling chamber for use with a communication device and related methods

Disclosed, in general, are devices that provide a substantially active noise canceling area over a sound source by causing disruptive interference to all frequency fields of speech sounds from the sound source. In some embodiments, active noise control or active noise cancellation means (“ANC means”) are provided to the device. Said means include one or more active noise canceling speakers for the addition of sound specifically designed to cancel noise from the speech sound source without interfering with the sound source going to the microphone, so the listener can clearly hear what the user is saying. 1. An apparatus for protecting the privacy of a communication over an electronic communication device , the apparatus comprising:a mouthpiece that is configured to receive human voice air and a sound source; and,an active noise canceling means attached to said mouthpiece.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the air is directed from the antiphase noise to destructively interfere with or cancel the sound energy.3. A telephone headset comprising:a support arm that defines a telephone component housing;at least a mouthpiece disposed at a first end of the support arm, said mouth piece positioned adjacent to a mouth of a user, said mouth piece featuring an active noise canceling means and a microphone for receiving sounds;an ear chamber disposed at a second end of the support arm with an ear opening for engaging the ear of a user;a speaker, disposed within the component housing and configured to communicate sound into the ear chamber;means for receiving and transmitting a telephonic communication disposed within the component housing, said means electronically coupled to said speaker, said microphone, and said noise canceling means.4. The headset of further comprising a contoured exterior surface.5. The headset of wherein the contoured exterior surface is defined by tessellated polygons with angular offset.6. The headset of wherein the tessellated polygons are hexagons.7. ...

Mobile telephone

A mobile telephone includes a cartilage conduction unit for making contact with the ear cartilage. The cartilage conduction unit is provided to at least one of two corner parts at an upper side of the mobile telephone. The mobile telephone can include a surface of an outer wall and a cartilage conduction vibration source arranged inward from the surface of the outer wall, the vibration of the cartilage conduction vibration source being transmitted to the surface of the outer wall, wherein when the surface of the outer wall is brought into contact with at least a part of the ear cartilage around the entrance part to the external auditory meatus without making contact with the auricular helix, the sound pressure inside the external auditory meatus at about 1 cm from the entrance part of the external auditory meatus has an at least 10 dB increase compared to the non-contact state.

AUDIO SYSTEM

Various embodiments provide for an audio system and methods for facilitating a group-listening user experience. A first audio device and a second audio device may each include at least one speaker. The first audio device and the second audio device may be selectively coupled to each other via one or more coupling devices. In such embodiments, the respective speaker or speakers of each of the first and second audio devices may be configured to direct sound into the at least partial acoustic chamber formed by the first and second audio devices. The at least partial acoustic chamber may be configured to have a shape that is suitable for mixing, combining, blending, acoustically amplifying, and/or directing the sound from the speakers of the first and second audio devices in a direction that is away from the audio system. 141-. (canceled)42. A computer-implemented method implemented on a first audio device usable in conjunction with a second audio device , comprising:determining that the first audio device is not secured to a user;determining that the second audio device is not secured to the user;determining that the first audio device is coupled to one of the second audio device or a base device; andcausing at least the first audio device to enable a group-listening mode.43. The computer-implemented method of claim 42 , wherein determining that the second audio device is not secured to a user comprises:sending a communication to the second audio device requesting information regarding whether the second audio device is secured to the user;obtaining the information; anddetermining that the second audio device is not secured to the user based on the information.44. The computer-implemented method of claim 43 , wherein the information comprises sensor information obtained by one or more sensors included on the second audio device.45. The computer-implemented method of claim 43 , wherein the information comprises a determination that the second audio device is not coupled ...

ACOUSTIC OUTPUT APPARATUS

The present disclosure provides an acoustic output apparatus. The acoustic output apparatus includes at least one low-frequency acoustic driver that outputs sounds from at least two first sound guiding holes, at least one high-frequency acoustic driver that outputs sounds from at least two second sound guiding holes, and a support component. The support component may be configured to support the at least one high-frequency acoustic driver and the at least one low-frequency acoustic driver, and cause the at least two first sound guiding holes and the at least two second sound guiding holes to locate away from a position of an ear of a user. 1. An acoustic output apparatus , comprising:at least one low-frequency acoustic driver that outputs sounds from at least two first sound guiding holes;at least one high-frequency acoustic driver that outputs sounds from at least two second sound guiding holes; and 'an amplitude ratio of the sounds output from the at least two first sound guiding holes is a first amplitude ratio, an amplitude ratio of the sounds output from the at least two second sound guiding holes is a second amplitude ratio, the first amplitude ratio exceeds the second amplitude ratio.', 'a support component configured to support the at least one high-frequency acoustic driver and the at least one low-frequency acoustic driver, and cause the at least two first sound guiding holes and the at least two second sound guiding holes to locate away from a position of an ear of a user, wherein'}2. The acoustic output apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the sounds output from the low-frequency acoustic driver are in a first frequency range claim 1 , the sounds output from the high-frequency acoustic driver are in a second frequency range claim 1 , the second frequency range includes frequencies higher than the first frequency range.3. The acoustic output apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the first frequency range includes frequencies less than 650 Hz claim 2 , and the second ...

Earpiece for a mobile device

Various embodiments of an earpiece for a mobile device. The earpiece is detachably mounted to the mobile device and provides sound amplification for a user.

Handheld electronic device

A portable electronic device may include a housing member, a rear cover coupled to the housing member, and a top module coupled to the housing member and including a front cover defining an exterior surface and an interior surface opposite to the exterior surface, a display stack attached to the interior surface of the front cover and comprising a flexible circuit element extending from a side of the display stack, a frame member attached to the interior surface of the front cover and extending at least partially around a periphery of the display stack, and an encapsulating structure positioned between the frame member and the display stack and at least partially encapsulating a portion of a peripheral side of the display stack and the flexible circuit element. The encapsulating structure may cover at least a portion of a bottom side of the display stack.

ELECTRONIC DEVICE

An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a housing, an audio output device, and a radio frequency (RF) device. The housing includes at least a conductive first portion made of a conductive material, and the conductive first portion has an opening. The audio output device is disposed in the housing and corresponding to the opening to output an audio, a space exists between the audio output device and the housing, and the audio passes through the opening to be perceived by a listener outside the housing. The radio frequency (RF) device is disposed in the space for radiating a wireless signal under a coupling effect of the opening of the conductive first portion of the housing. 1. An electronic device , including:a housing, the housing including at least a conductive first portion made of a conductive material, and the conductive first portion having an opening;an audio output device disposed in the housing and corresponding to the opening to output an audio, wherein a space exists between the audio output device and the housing, and the audio passes through the opening to be perceived by a listener outside the housing; anda radio frequency (RF) device disposed in the space for radiating a wireless signal under a coupling effect of the opening of the conductive first portion of the housing.2. The electronic device according to claim 1 , further comprising:a wireless signal processing device connected to the RF device for transmitting a first wireless signal with the RF device,wherein the first wireless signal is within a first frequency band, and the RF device and the opening on the conductive first portion of the housing support a resonance frequency of the first frequency band through the coupling effect.3. The electronic device according to claim 2 , wherein:the wireless signal processing device is further configured to transmit a second wireless signal with the RF device;the second wireless signal is within a second frequency band, different ...

ELECTRONIC APPARATUS

An electronic apparatus that may reduce sound leakage from a housing and the like vibrated by a vibrator and echo caused by the sound leakage is provided. An electronic apparatus includes a panel, a panel retainer for supporting the panel, and an element for vibrating the panel and thereby generating a vibration sound to be delivered via a human body, wherein a region of the panel near a disposing position of the element is thinner in a normal direction of the panel than a remaining region of the panel. 1. An electronic apparatus comprising:a panel;a panel retainer for supporting the panel; andan element for vibrating the panel and thereby generating a vibration sound to be delivered via a human body, whereincompared with a region of the panel near a disposing position of the element, a remaining region of the panel is thicker in a normal direction of the panel.2. The electronic apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein a thickness of the panel in the normal direction thereof gradually increases in proportion to a distance from the region of the panel near the disposing position of the element.3. The electronic apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein a thickness of the panel in the normal direction thereof changes at a position in a predetermined distance from the region near the disposing position of the element.4. The electronic apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the panel generates the vibration sound and an air conduction sound.5. An electronic apparatus comprising:a panel;a panel retainer for supporting the panel; andan element for vibrating the panel and thereby generating a vibration sound to be delivered via a human body, whereincompared with a region of the panel retainer near a disposing position of the element, a remaining region of the panel retainer is thicker in a normal direction of the panel.6. The electronic apparatus according to claim 5 , wherein a thickness of the panel retainer in the normal direction of the panel gradually increases in ...

Anechoic cup or secondary anechoic chamber comprising metallic flake mixed with sound attenuating or absorbing materials for use with a communication device and related methods

Disclosed is a telephone headset that features an antiphase/anti-noise speaker within an anechoic chamber so that noises provided therein can be combatted with antiphase noises. In some embodiment, the antiphase/anti-noise speaker can be an exciter. In some embodiments, the headset is designed to include passive and active noise cancelation of a use's voice. Suitably, the headset can be adjusted to fit an inclusive range of head dimensions comfortably, the headsets may connect wirelessly to the user's phone to ensure cable free operation and communication. 1. A telephone headset comprising:a support arm that defines a telephone component housing;at least a mouthpiece disposed at a first end of the support arm, said mouthpiece positioned adjacent to a mouth of a user, said mouth piece featuring a plurality of exciters, metallized acoustic dampeners, a Helmholtz resonator, and a microphone for receiving sounds to be telecommunicated, wherein said microphone for receiving sounds is directed toward said mouth of the user, and wherein said plurality of active exciters are configured to actively cancel sound from said mouth;an ear chamber disposed at a second end of the support arm with an ear opening for engaging the ear of a user;a speaker, disposed within the component housing and configured to communicate sound into the ear chamber;means for receiving and transmitting a telephonic or other electronic communication disposed within the component housing, said means electronically coupled to said speaker, said microphone, and said noise canceling means.2. The telephone headset of wherein the support arm features a side adjustment wheel;3. The telephone headset of wherein the support arm features a rear adjustment wheel.4. The telephone headset of where the support arm features a headset hinge so that the mouthpiece may fold over said support arm.5. The headset of wherein the support arm is configured so that the ear chamber engages the ear of a user while the mouth piece ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETECTION OF MIDDLE EAR FLUIDS

Examples of systems and methods described herein may estimate a state of the ear canal of a patient utilizing a smart phone by characterizing acoustic waveforms reflected off the patient's eardrum. Examples may include an acoustic focusing apparatus that may be connected to a smart phone to provide acoustic signals to and receive reflected signals from an ear canal. 1. A method comprising:directing an acoustic signal, from a speaker connected to or integral with a smart phone or wearable device, into an ear canal;receiving a reflected waveform responsive to the acoustic signal, at a microphone connected to or integral with the smart phone or wearable device;adjusting the reflected waveform based on the smart phone or wearable device to provide a calibrated waveform; andclassifying the calibrated waveform to estimate a state of the ear canal.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:directing a calibration signal, from the speaker, into a calibration environment; andreceiving a reflected calibration waveform responsive to the calibration signal at the microphone; and wherein, adjusting the reflected waveform comprises using the reflected calibration waveform.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the acoustic signal comprises a frequency chirp.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the receiving the reflected waveform comprises receiving the reflected waveform from an eardrum in the ear canal.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the state of the ear canal comprises an amount of fluid behind an eardrum in the ear canal claim 1 , a presence of bacteria behind the eardrum claim 1 , a presence of virus behind the eardrum claim 1 , a presence of wax in the ear canal claim 1 , eardrum mobility claim 1 , or combinations thereof.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the classifying is based on a shape of the calibrated waveform.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein directing the acoustic signal comprises directing the acoustic signal through an acoustic focusing apparatus coupled to the ...

Method for playing sound and multi-screen terminal

Disclosed are a method for playing sound and a multi-screen terminal. The method includes: detecting, by a multi-screen terminal, a current opening/closing angle or angles between the respective display screens; and selecting, by the multi-screen terminal according to the detected current opening/closing angle or angles, a group of prestored audio drive parameters, and outputting the group of audio drive parameters to a power amplification module of the multi-screen terminal; or, determining whether the current opening/closing angle or angles and the current audio drive parameters are respectively prestored opening/closing angle or angles and audio drive parameters corresponding to an optimal sound field playing effect, and if not, giving a prompt as to whether to adjust the opening/closing angle or angles between the respective display screens and/or the current audio drive parameters.

Acoustic input module and electronic device including the same

An acoustic input module and an electronic device including the same are provided. The acoustic input module of the electronic device includes a plurality of transducers mounted on one surface of a circuit board, a control module mounted on the circuit board for controlling the transducers, and a plurality of sound input holes formed in a housing of the electronic device. A first transducer receives a sound along a first directional path through a first sound input hole and converts the received sound into an electrical signal, and a second transducer receives a sound along a second directional path through a second sound input hole and converts the received sound into an electrical signal. Since the transducers detect sounds originating along different paths, the electronic device can include a multi-channel recording function with an ability to reinforce sound of a specific object and attenuate other sound.

Portable electronic device

A portable electronic device having a speaker module is provided. The speaker module includes: a speaker unit; a back chamber; a channel coupled between the speaker unit and the back chamber; and a porous material filled inside at least a portion of the front chamber, the back chamber, and/or the channel, for improving and extending bass performance and relieving a channel effect caused by the channel. Moreover, the portable electronic device is advantageously able to compensate a resonance degradation caused by the porous material.

Method of processing sound signal of electronic device and electronic device for same

An electronic device is disclosed and includes a sensor module; an audio output module; and a processor configured to apply a preset DC offset to a sound signal provided to the audio output module based on a change in the internal pressure inside the electronic device, detected through the sensor module.

HOUSING MEMBER AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE

A housing member and an electronic device are provided. The housing member is configured to accommodate a receiver audio assembly, and includes a rear shell, a middle frame and a sound transmission gap for sound transmission. The rear shell and the middle frame define an accommodating cavity for accommodating the receiver audio assembly, the accommodating cavity is provided with an opening for sound transmission, and the opening is opposite to the rear shell. The middle frame is provided with a sound transmission channel for communicating the opening of the accommodating cavity with the sound transmission gap. The electronic device includes the receiver audio assembly and the housing member. The receiver audio assembly is fixed in the accommodating cavity. The sound exiting direction of the receiver audio assembly is opposite to the rear shell and coincides with a direction of the opening of the accommodating cavity. 1. A housing member , comprising: a rear shell , a middle frame , and a sound transmission gap for sound transmission , wherein the housing member is configured to accommodate a receiver audio assembly;wherein the rear shell and the middle frame define an accommodating cavity for accommodating the receiver audio assembly, the accommodating cavity is provided with an opening for sound transmission, and the opening is opposite to the rear shell; andwherein the middle frame is provided with a sound transmission channel for communicating the opening of the accommodating cavity with the sound transmission gap.2. The housing member of claim 1 , further comprising: a sound cavity cover plate claim 1 , wherein the sound cavity cover plate and at least a part of the middle frame are spaced apart from one another and form a first sound cavity claim 1 , a first end of the first sound cavity is in communication with the sound transmission channel claim 1 , and a second end of the first sound cavity is in communication with the opening.3. The housing member of claim ...

Imaging device with audio portion

An example device includes an imaging portion, an audio portion and at least one acoustic isolation feature. The audio portion is integrally coupled to the imaging portion. The audio portion is to provide an audio output. The at least one acoustic isolation feature is to facilitate acoustic separation of the imaging portion and the audio portion.

SMART DEVICE CASE WITH SOUND SPEAKER

At least one speaker is provided on a tab which is held at least partially within a case. The case also holds a smart device. A slot in the case allows for the tab with at least one speaker to slide into and out of the case. The tab can slide out of the case and deployed, and the at least one speaker can emit sound from the smart device. A power source can also be provided within the tab to power the speakers. A sound signal to the speakers can be carried by a wired interconnection to the smartphone or by wireless transmission to the speaker on the tab. In one embodiment multiple smart devices with speakers according to this invention work together by transmitting a sound signal from one smart device to a speaker associated with another smart device, either directly or through the other smart device. 1: A smart device case with sound speaker , comprising in combination:a case including sides extending up from a floor to a rim, the case configured to hold a smart device therein with a front of the smart device surrounded by said rim;a slot in one of said sides, said slot closer to said floor than to said rim;a sound support tab having a width less than a width of said slot and a thickness less than a height of said slot;said tab having a proximal end opposite a distal end, said proximal end inside said slot, said distal end outside of said slot;said tab slidable between a stored position and a deployed position, with said deployed position locating said tab more out of said slot than said stored position; andat least one speaker on said tab, said speaker connectable to the smart device to output sound from the smart device through the speaker.2: The case of wherein said tab has a top surface defining a surface of said tab most distant from said floor of said slot claim 1 , said top surface having said speaker adjacent thereto to emit sound out of said top surface.3: The case of wherein said speaker has a cone with a perimeter oriented substantially flush with said ...

PORTABLE COMMUNICATIONS DEVICES

A portable communications device comprises an interactive touchscreen display () having a transparent outer surface member occupying substantially all of a front surface of the communications device. A casing provides a rear surface of the communications device. The device further comprises an audible sound transmitter and an audible sound receiver arranged so as to receive vocal sounds produced by a user when the device is placed against the user's head. An ultrasonic transmitter () is separate from the audible sound transmitter. An elongate aperture () has a minimum dimension less than 100 μm located between the transparent outer surface member and the casing. A channel connects the elongate aperture and the ultrasonic transmitter so as to permit ultrasonic signals to pass out of the elongate aperture. 1. A portable communications device comprising:a) an interactive touchscreen display having a transparent outer surface member occupying substantially all of a front surface of said communications deviceb) a casing providing a rear surface of said communications device;c) an audible sound transmitter;d) an audible sound receiver arranged so as to receive vocal sounds produced by a user when the device is placed against the user's head;e) an ultrasonic transmitter, separate from said audible sound transmitter;f) an elongate aperture having a minimum dimension less than 100 μm located between said transparent outer surface member and said casing;g) a channel connecting said elongate aperture and said ultrasonic transmitter so as to permit ultrasonic signals to pass out of the elongate aperture.2. The device as claimed in wherein the ultrasonic transmitter forms part of a proximity sensor.3. The device as claimed in wherein the proximity sensor is arranged to determine when the device is being held close to a user's head.4. The device as claimed in wherein the proximity sensor is arranged to determine that the device has been placed in a bag claim 1 , pocket claim 1 , ...

FINGER-WEARABLE MOBILE COMMUNICATION DEVICE

A mobile communication device configured to be worn on an index finger of a user's hand. The device includes a case, a microphone, a switch, and a power source. The microphone and the switch are strategically located along a shape of the case so that as worn on the user's index finger and when the switch is activated by the thumb of the user's hand, the hand naturally cups about the microphone to form a barrier to ambient noise. Further, the microphone can readily be located near a corner of the user's mouth for optimal speech-receiving conditions and to provide more private audio input. 1. A mobile communication device comprising:a case sized and shaped for placement over a user's index finger, the case defining a passage having a central axis;a microphone carried by the case, and defining a sound receiving side;a switch carried by the case and defining an actuation surface, wherein the switch is electronically linked to the microphone, and further wherein the device is configured to activate the microphone in response to user interface with the actuation surface;wherein the sound receiving side and the actuation surface are located along an outer face of the case, circumferentially spaced from each other;and further wherein an angle defined by a first line intersecting the central axis and the sound receiving side and a second line intersecting the central axis and a center point of the actuation surface is in the range of 25°-110°;a wireless electrical component carried by the case; anda power source carried by the case.2. The mobile communication device of claim 1 , wherein the angle is in the range of 60°-90°.3. The mobile communication device of claim 1 , wherein the actuation surface is arranged relative to the case to operate in response to a pressing force applied in a direction of the second line.4. The mobile communication device of claim 1 , wherein the device is configured such that in a worn position claim 1 , the device is placed on an index finger of ...

DESKTOP SPEAKERPHONE

The present invention relates to a desktop speakerphone constructed to make the desktop speakerphone less space-consuming while having improved audio qualities. The desktop speakerphone preferably has two microphone clusters mounted at the upper side of the housing closer towards respective longitudinal ends of the latter, so that each microphone cluster can receive voice sound Afrom one or more of the users. Each microphone cluster preferably comprises three pressure microphones . Furthermore, within each microphone cluster , the second and third sound inlets are preferably arranged symmetrically on opposite sides of the respective median plane . Within each microphone cluster , the relative arrangement of the three sound inlets defines a respective microphone axis for each of the microphone pairs . The microphone axis of the first microphone pair extends through the first and the second sound inlet , while the microphone axis of the second microphone pair extends through the first and the third sound inlet . The microphones are connected to multiple array processors, each configured to provide an array signal in dependence on two or more of the multiple microphone signals. First and second array processor configured to provide array signals in dependence on microphone signals. 115-. (canceled)17. A desktop speakerphone according to claim 16 , wherein the directivity controller further is configured to halt or slow down adaptation of the first directivity pattern in dependence on detecting adverse conditions for the adaptation.18. A desktop speakerphone according to claim 16 , wherein the directivity controller further is configured to perform a cross-spectral analysis of a signal provided to the sound driver and the first array signal and to control the first directivity pattern in dependence on the output of the cross-spectral analysis.19. A desktop speakerphone according to claim 16 , wherein the directivity controller further is configured to perform a cross- ...

DISPLAY DEVICE

A display device includes: a display panel configured to display an image; a sound element on a rear side of the display panel; and a rear chassis configured to receive the display panel and protect the rear side of the display panel, and including a protruding portion protruding away from the rear side of the display panel and corresponding to the sound element. The sound element includes a pair of electrodes, and a vibration material layer between the electrodes. 1. A display device , comprising:a display panel configured to display an image;a sound element configured to generate a sound; anda rear chassis configured to receive the display panel and protect a rear side of the display panel,whereinthe sound element is attached to the rear chassis, andat least one opening portion is disposed around the sound element.2. The display device of claim 1 , wherein the at least one opening portion is disposed in the rear chassis.3. The display device of claim 1 , wherein a space is disposed between the sound element and the rear chassis to serve as a soundbox.4. The display device of claim 3 , wherein the rear chassis defines the space.5. The display device of claim 3 , wherein the rear chassis has a protruding portion which corresponds to the space.6. The display device of claim 5 , wherein the at least one opening portion is disposed near the protruding portion.7. The display device of claim 6 , wherein the at least one opening portion is arranged parallel to an edge of the protruding portion.8. The display device of claim 5 , wherein: the protruding portion and the sound element are in one-to-one correspondence.9. The display device of claim 8 , wherein: the sound element is disposed in the protruding portion.10. The display device of claim 9 , further comprising:another sound element configured to generate a sound and attached to the rear chassis,wherein the rear chassis has another protruding portion, and the another sound element is disposed in the another protruding ...

Speaker Case for a Mobile Device and Speaker System with Such a Speaker Case

A speaker case for a mobile device with a speaker. A protective shell into which the mobile device can be inserted. The protective shell has a rear wall and at least one side wall with an opening for the speaker, a plate-shaped component, which is fastened to the protective shell so as to pivot about a first pivot axis. At least one second plate-shaped component which is pivotally mounted about a second pivot axis on the first plate-shaped component. The pivot axes are preferably perpendicular to each other and whereby the protective shell has a sound channel from the opening for the speaker to the rear wall of the protective shell.

METAL FRAME TRANSMITTING THE ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVE OR HAVING THE FUNCTION OF HEAT RADIATION

Provided herein is a metal frame transmitting electromagnetic waves or having a function of heat radiation, wherein the metal frame includes metal as its main substance, wherein the metal frame is applied to a device having a function of transmitting electromagnetic waves, and wherein the metal frame includes a slit formed on at least a partial area of the metal frame, wherein the slit forming area is larger than an area occupied by a wireless transmitting/receiving module for transmitting electromagnetic waves, and wherein an entire area occupied by the wireless transmitting/receiving module is located under at least part of the slit forming area. 1. A metal frame transmitting electromagnetic waves or having a function of heat radiation , wherein the metal frame includes metal as its main substance ,wherein the metal frame is applied to a device having a function of transmitting electromagnetic waves, andwherein the metal frame includes a slit formed on at least a partial area of the metal frame, wherein the slit forming area is larger than an area occupied by a wireless transmitting/receiving module for transmitting electromagnetic waves, and wherein an entire area occupied by the wireless transmitting/receiving module is located under at least part of the slit forming area.2. The metal frame of claim 1 , wherein the slit is formed or processed by using at least one of 3D printing claim 1 , plating claim 1 , sawing claim 1 , laser treatment claim 1 , punching claim 1 , and etching.3. The metal frame of claim 1 , wherein the metal frame is installed at a location corresponding to a main transmitting direction or a main receiving direction of a transmitting unit or receiving unit of wireless power or wireless charging equipped in the device.4. The metal frame of claim 1 , wherein the metal frame replaces a carbon-based heat radiation plate claim 1 , or wherein the metal frame is used in combination with a carbon-based heat radiation plate.5. The metal frame of claim ...

INPUT AND OUTPUT HALL STRUCTURE FOR SOUND DEVICE IN A PORTABLE TERMINAL

An input/output hall structure for a sound device in a portable terminal includes a main hole and a plurality of sub-holes. The main hole is provided in a case frame forming the exterior of the portable terminal to be exposed to the exterior, and inputs/outputs sound. The plurality of sub-holes is branched from the main hole and communicates with the main hole. The sub-hole and a corresponding sound device communicate sound. The structure reduces the number of holes for inputting/outputting sound of a sound device and provides a more elegant appearance with improved function. A plurality of sound devices can input/output through the main hole and branched configuration of sub-holes. 1. An apparatus comprising:a case frame including a hole formed thereon; anda first sound device and a second sound device placed in an enclosure formed by at least the case frame, each of the first sound device and the second sound device to communicate sound to or from outside of the apparatus via the hole.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the case frame forms at least one portion of an outer surface of the apparatus.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the first sound device comprises a first one of a speaker and a microphone claim 1 , and the second device comprises a second one of the speaker and the microphone.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising:at least one plate placed in the enclosure and including a first sub hole and a second sub hole, each of the first sub hole and the second sub hole at least partially overlaid with the hole.5. The apparatus of claim 4 , wherein the first sub hole corresponds to the first sound device and the second sub hole corresponds to the second sound device.6. The apparatus of claim 4 , wherein the first sound device is to communicate the sound via the first sub hole claim 4 , and the second sound device is to communicate the sound via the second sub hole.7. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising:at least one duct located ...

Mobile Telephone

A mobile telephone includes a cartilage conduction unit for making contact with the ear cartilage. The cartilage conduction unit is provided to at least one of two corner parts at an upper side of the mobile telephone. The mobile telephone can include a surface of an outer wall and a cartilage conduction vibration source arranged inward from the surface of the outer wall, the vibration of the cartilage conduction vibration source being transmitted to the surface of the outer wall, wherein when the surface of the outer wall is brought into contact with at least a part of the ear cartilage around the entrance part to the external auditory meatus without making contact with the auricular helix, the sound pressure inside the external auditory meatus at about 1 cm from the entrance part of the external auditory meatus has an at least 10 dB increase compared to the non-contact state. 1. A mobile telephone comprising a cartilage conduction unit for making contact with ear cartilage , the cartilage conduction unit being provided to at least one of two corner parts at an upper side of the mobile telephone.2. The mobile telephone according to wherein the cartilage conduction unit is provided to each of the two corner parts at the upper side of the mobile telephone.3. The mobile telephone according to wherein a corner part of a chassis of the mobile telephone is the cartilage conduction unit claim 1 , and vibration of the cartilage conduction vibration source is transmitted to the corner part by having one part of a cartilage conduction vibration source supported on the inside of the chassis in the vicinity of the corner part claim 1 , and by causing another part thereof to vibrate unrestrictedly.4. The mobile telephone according to wherein the cartilage conduction vibration source is supported by the cartilage conduction unit so that a primary vibration direction of the cartilage conduction vibration source is perpendicular to any one of an upper surface claim 3 , side ...

Piezoelectric assembly, screen component, and mobile terminal

A piezoelectric assembly, a screen component, and a mobile terminal are provided. The piezoelectric assembly can include a vibrating member made of a piezoelectric material and a signal line connected to the vibrating member. The vibrating member includes two or more piezoelectric layers stacked in sequence. A size of at least one of the piezoelectric layers is smaller than a size of any remaining one of the piezoelectric layers to form a stepped structure.

Compact Speaker Device

This application is directed to a speaker device having a rounded enclosure. The rounded enclosure includes two housing elements that are coupled to each other and have a substantially continuous transition. The rounded enclosure has a circular cross section defined by a first radius. A first housing element includes and extends past the circular cross section, and a second housing element has a second maximum radius that is smaller than the first radius. A speaker unit and a circuit board are arranged within the rounded enclosure. The circuit board is electrically coupled to the speaker unit. At least a portion of the first housing element includes perforations configured to enable transmission of sound generated by the speaker unit out of the speaker device. The second housing element has a power connector that is electrically coupled to the circuit board and is configured to receive power from an external power supply. 1. A device comprising: the first and second housing elements separated along a separation plane normal to a minor axis of the oblate spheroid,', 'the first housing element comprising perforations extending to the separation plane, the perforations configured to allow transmission of sound therethrough, and', 'the separation plane being at a major axis of the oblate spheroid or between the major axis and a ground surface of the oblate spheroid;, 'an enclosure comprising first and second housing elements that are coupled together to form an oblate spheroid,'}a speaker disposed within the second housing element such that a primary sound projection path from the speaker is towards the first housing element; and one or more electronic components configured to drive the speaker unit; and', 'a wireless transceiver configured to receive and transmit signals., 'a circuit board arranged within the enclosure and electrically coupled to the speaker, the circuit board including2. The device of claim 1 , further comprising a physical button configured to allow ...

Speaker Back Cavity

An apparatus including a sound transducer; and a housing having the sound transducer connected thereto. The housing forms a substantially sealed air space back cavity acoustically coupled to the sound transducer. The housing includes a housing member having a first dividing structure located in the back cavity to connect two adjacent air mass sections of the back cavity, where the dividing structure includes at least one aperture to permit travel of sound waves through the at least one aperture between the air mass sections. 120-. (canceled)21. An apparatus comprisinga housing component configured to receive a speaker, wherein the housing component is configured to form a back cavity for the speaker; andwhere the housing component comprises a dividing structure positioned, between two air mass holding sections of the back cavity, where the dividing structure comprises a plurality of apertures, where the plurality of apertures are configured to permit travel of sound waves through the plurality of apertures between the two air mass holding sections, and where at least one of the size, location and shape of the plurality of apertures are configured so as to provide a tuning function for a frequency response for the speaker.22. The apparatus as claimed in wherein the back cavity is configured to be acoustically coupled to the speaker.23. The apparatus as claimed in wherein the back cavity comprises a sealed air space.24. The apparatus as claimed in wherein the housing component comprises integrally formed cavities which form at least part of the back cavity.25. The apparatus as claimed in wherein the housing component is attached to another component to close the cavities.26. The apparatus as claimed in wherein the housing component is a one piece component having the back cavity formed therein.27. The apparatus as claimed in wherein the housing component is a one piece component with the dividing structure integrally formed therein.28. The apparatus as claimed in ...

ELECTRONIC DEVICE

An electronic device according to various embodiments of the present invention may comprise: a housing comprising a first surface facing in a first direction and a second surface facing in a second direction that is opposite to the first direction, the first surface comprising an at least partially transparent part and at least one opening formed adjacent to the at least partially transparent part; a camera positioned inside the housing, the camera comprising an image sensor facing in the first direction through the at least partially transparent part of the housing; and an acoustic component arranged between the first surface and the second surface, the acoustic component comprising a vibration plate configured to generate a sound such that the same moves in at least one direction selected from the first and second directions, a first passage formed in a third direction that is substantially perpendicular to the first direction such that the generated sound passes through the same, and a second passage formed along a fourth direction that is different from the third direction so as to connect the first passage and the at least one opening; a wireless communication circuit positioned inside the housing and electrically connected to the acoustic component so as to provide the acoustic component with a signal regarding the sound; a display exposed through the first surface and positioned adjacent to the camera; and a processor positioned inside the housing and electrically connected to the camera, the acoustic component, the wireless communication circuit, and the display. Various other embodiments are also possible. 1. A portable communication device comprising:a housing;a display accommodated in the housing;a camera accommodated in the housing, wherein a lens barrel of the camera, when viewed in a first direction perpendicular to the display, is substantially centered with respect to a top side edge of the housing;a speaker member including a plurality of openings ...

Acoustic output apparatus

The present disclosure discloses an acoustic output apparatus. The acoustic output apparatus may include at least one acoustic driver. The at least one acoustic driver may generate sound that is output through at least two sound guiding holes. Further, the acoustic output apparatus may include a supporting structure. The supporting structure may be configured to support the at least one acoustic driver. A baffle may be disposed between the at least two sound guiding holes. The baffle may increase an acoustic distance from at least one sound guiding hole of the at least two sound guiding holes to a users ear.

RECEIVER

The present invention discloses a receiver comprising an outer housing that consists of a first housing, a second housing and a third housing fitting to each other from top to bottom. The third housing is an integral structure, and includes a magnetic conductive piece and a plastic piece integrally injection-molded therewith. The magnetic conductive piece is bonded and fixed with a magnet and a washer. The magnetic conductive piece, the magnet and the washer together form a magnetic circuit system of the receiver, and the third housing is fixed with the second housing by ultrasonic welding through the plastic piece. The receiver of the present invention can realize one-step assembly of the rear cavity housing of the product, simplify the production process of the product, save the production time, and further reduce the production cost of the product. 1. A receiver , comprising an outer housing , wherein the outer housing comprises a first housing , a second housing and a third housing adapted to each other from top to bottom , wherein the third housing has an integral structure and comprises a magnetic conductive piece and a plastic piece which is integral with the magnetic conductive piece through injection molding; a magnet and a washer are bonded and fixed to the magnetic conductive piece; the magnetic conductive piece , the magnet and the washer together constitute a magnetic circuit system of the receiver; and the third housing is fixed with the second housing by ultrasonic welding through the plastic piece.2. The receiver according to claim 1 , wherein the third housing has a rectangular frame structure claim 1 , and four plastic pieces are located at four corner areas of the third housing respectively.3. The receiver according to claim 2 , wherein the third housing comprises a bottom wall and two side walls; the magnetic conductive piece of the third housing comprises a base portion and two side portions vertically extending from opposite sides of the base ...

ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING ACOUSTIC WAVEGUIDE

An electronic device is disclosed, including a housing including a first surface, a second surface facing away from the first surface, and a side surface structure at least partially surrounding a space formed between the first surface and the second surface, an acoustic hole formed in the housing and configured to emit a sound in a direction the first surface faces, a speaker disposed in the housing, and a first acoustic waveguide and a second acoustic waveguide together providing an acoustic path between the speaker and the acoustic hole, wherein the second acoustic waveguide is different from the first acoustic waveguide. 1. An electronic device , comprising:a housing including a first surface, a second surface facing away from the first surface, and a side surface structure at least partially surrounding a space formed between the first surface and the second surface;an acoustic hole formed in the housing and configured to emit a sound in a direction the first surface faces;a speaker disposed in the housing; anda first acoustic waveguide and a second acoustic waveguide together providing an acoustic path between the speaker and the acoustic hole, wherein the second acoustic waveguide is different from the first acoustic waveguide.2. The electronic device of claim 1 , further comprising:a display disposed between the first surface and the second surface; anda supporting member disposed between the display and the second surface, wherein the first acoustic waveguide and the second acoustic waveguide are at least partially disposed between the display and the supporting member.3. The electronic device of claim 2 , further comprising an adhesive member attaching the display to the supporting member claim 2 , wherein the adhesive member surrounds at least a portion of the first acoustic waveguide and the second acoustic waveguide.4. The electronic device of claim 2 , wherein the supporting member includes a recessed portion formed in a surface facing the first ...

CARRIER FOR A PORTABLE COMMUNICATION DEVICE

A method and apparatus for carrying a portable communication device. The portable communication device includes a housing, a screen supported by the housing, and a speaker supported by the housing. A carrier releasably supports the portable communication device. The carrier includes a body having a first end, a second end opposite the first end, and a surface extending between the first and second ends. The screen of the portable communication device faces the surface of the body. The surface is spaced apart from me screen to form an acoustic tunnel between the screen and the surface. The speaker of the portable communication device directs sound into the acoustic tunnel. 1. A system comprising:a portable communication device including a housing, a screen supported by the housing, and a speaker supported by the housing; anda carrier releasably supporting the portable communication device, the carrier including a body having a first end, a second end opposite the first end, and a surface extending between the first and second ends;wherein the screen of the portable communication device faces the surface of the body, the surface being spaced apart from the screen to form an acoustic tunnel between the screen and the surface, andwherein the speaker of the portable communication device directs sound into the acoustic tunnel.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the speaker directs sound into the acoustic tunnel near the first end of the body claim 1 , and wherein the acoustic tunnel directs the sound across the screen of the portable communication device toward the second end of the body.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the acoustic tunnel is open at the second end of the body so that the sound travels out of the acoustic tunnel toward a user.4. The system of claim 3 , wherein the acoustic tunnel is closed at the first end of the body to form an acoustic input port for the speaker.5. The system of claim 2 , wherein the housing of the portable communication device ...

BIOLOGICALLY COMPATIBLE MOBILE COMMUNICATION DEVICE

The embodiments of the present disclosure provide positions of one or more speakers and microphones that permit a user to orient the antenna and heat generating elements of a mobile communication device in a location that reduces exposure to RF and/or thermal energy or radiation, including orientations where the antenna of the mobile communication device is positioned further away from a brain of a user than an antenna of a conventional mobile communication device. 1. A biologically compatible mobile communication device configured to minimize exposing one or more of a user's organs to radiation emitted from one or more components of the biologically compatible mobile communication device , the biologically compatible mobile communication device comprising:a housing;an audio port of the housing, wherein the audio port is configured to be in contact with or in close proximity to one of the ears of the user, and wherein the audio port is configured to transmit sound from a sound producing device positioned inside the housing; andan antenna positioned inside the housing,wherein the housing includes at least one imaginary line that represents a maximum distance between two exterior points of the housing,wherein the audio port is located closer to a first end of the at least one imaginary line than a second end of the at least one imaginary line,wherein the antenna is located closer to the second end of the at least one imaginary line than the first end of the at least one imaginary line.2. The biologically compatible mobile communication device of claim 1 , wherein the housing has a top side claim 1 , a bottom side claim 1 , a left side claim 1 , a right side claim 1 , a front side claim 1 , and a back side claim 1 , wherein the audio port is on the left side claim 1 , wherein the audio port is located closer to the bottom side than the top side claim 1 , wherein the antenna is located closer to the right side than the left side claim 1 , and wherein the antenna is ...