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19-01-2012 дата публикации

Digital Data Transfer Via Audio Signal Conductors

Номер: US20120014531A1
Автор: Paul G. Yamkovoy
Принадлежит: Bose Corp

An electro-acoustic transducer or a device into which an electro-acoustic transducer is incorporated has at least two audio signal conductors through which the electro-acoustic transducer or device may be coupled to another device to convey analog audio signals representing sounds at a time when the other device places a relatively low DC bias voltage across the at least two audio signal conductors, and to be operated as a digital serial bus to exchange pieces of digitally-encoded data concerning the electro-acoustic transducer at a time when the other device places a relatively high DC bias voltage across the at least two audio signal conductors.

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Номер записи: 1
29-08-2013 дата публикации

Headphone, headphone stand and headphone system

Номер: US20130223640A1
Автор: Mitsunari Suzuki, Takashi Urano
Принадлежит: TDK Corp

A wireless headphone system 102 includes a headphone 144 and a headphone stand 104 . The headphone 144 has two ear cups 150 a and 150 b . The ear cup 150 a incorporates a receiving coil L 3 and a capacitor C 3 . The ear cup 150 b incorporates a charge controller 138 and a secondary battery 112. The headphone stand 104 incorporates a feeding coil L 2. When the headphone 144 is set in the headphone stand 104, AC power is supplied from the feeding coil L 2 to the receiving coil L 3, and the secondary battery 112 of the headphone 144 is charged with the AC power.

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Номер записи: 2
13-01-2022 дата публикации

Electronic device and communication method using the same

Номер: US20220015164A1
Автор: Chi-Hsueh Wang, Tsung-Ling Li
Принадлежит: Gear Radio Electronics Corp

An electronic device includes a first electronic element and a second electronic element. The first electronic element stores a pairing information. The second electronic element is detachably disposed on the first electronic element. When the second electronic element is electrically connected with the first electronic element, the first electronic element is wirelessly communicated with a third electronic element. When the second electronic element is detached from the first electronic element, the second electronic element is wirelessly communicated with the third electronic element through the pairing information.

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Номер записи: 3
07-01-2021 дата публикации

Headphone Charging Case

Номер: US20210006888A1
Автор: Geng Sihua, Liu Jianfei, Wang Sen, Yi Zhou
Принадлежит: Sharetronic Data Technology (Hong Kong) Limited

The invention relates to a headphone charging case comprising an earphone case with earphone holder affixed inside the earphone case, and the side of the earphone holder is relatively connected with a WIFI antenna, an RF antenna. The inside of the earphone holder is provided with an earphone, and the inside of the earphone holder is relatively inserted with a placement channel matched with the earphone. The top of the earphone holder is provided with a magnet for attracting the earphone, the lithium battery is provided inside the earphone, and the charging conductor at the bottom of the earphone is electrically connected with the lithium battery. A main board and a rechargeable battery are affixed to the earphone holder. A charging board is fixed on the main board, a pogopin charging contact is electrically connected to the charging board, a Type-C charging port is fixed on the bottom of the main board, and the top of the earphone case is connected to the upper cover with a hinge bracket. 1. A headphone charging case comprising:a headphoe case wherein the top of said headphone case is attached to an upper cover with a hinge bracket,an earphone holder affixed in said headphone case,a WIFI (wireless network protocols, based on the IEEE 802.11 family of standards) antenna and a radio frequency antenna affixed in said headphone case,an earphone disposed inside said earphone holder,a magnet for attracting said earphone is disposed in a top portion of said earphone holder,a lithium battery disposed inside said earphone,a charging conductor electrically connected to said lithium battery is provided at the bottom of said earphone,a main board and a rechargeable battery are affixed to said earphone holder,a charging board affixed on the main board,a pogopin charging contact is electrically connected to said charging board,a Type-C charging port is affixed at the bottom of the main board,a display screen affixed at the front of said headphone case,a controller is provided in ...

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Номер записи: 4
07-01-2021 дата публикации

Headphone Charging Case

Номер: US20210006889A1
Автор: Geng Sihua, Liu Jianfei, Wang Sen, Yi Zhou
Принадлежит: Sharetronic Data Technology (Hong Kong) Limited

The headphone charging case with communication functions comprises an earphone case, an antenna bracket affixed inside the earphone case, a WIFI antenna and an RF antenna are connected to the side of the antenna bracket, and the earphone holder is affixed to the antenna bracket. The earphone holder has a headphone disposed inside the earphone holder, and the inside of the earphone holder has a placement channel corresponding with the earphone, and a magnet for affixing the earphone is fixed on the inner wall of the placement channel. A lithium battery is disposed inside the earphone, and the bottom of the earphone is electrically connected with the lithium battery through a charging conductor. A motherboard and a rechargeable battery are affixed to the antenna holder, and a charging board is affixed on the main board. A pogopin charging contact is electrically connected to the charging board, and a Type-C charging port is fixed at the bottom of the main board. 1. A headphone charging case comprising:an earphone case wherein an antenna bracket is affixed to the inside of the earphone case,a WIFI antenna is affixed to the antenna bracket,an RF antenna is affixed to the antenna bracket,an earphone bracket is affixed on the antenna bracket,an earphone disposed inside the earphone bracket,a placement channel is provided in the earphone bracket to receive said earphone,a magnet is affixed to an inner wall of the placement channel for attracting the earphone,a lithium battery is disposed inside said earphone,a charging conductor is provided at the bottom of the earphone and electrically connected to the lithium battery,a motherboard and a rechargeable battery are fixed to the antenna bracket,a charging board is affixed on the motherboard,a pogopin charging contact is electrically connected to the charging board,a Type-C charging port is affixed to the bottom of the motherboard,the top of the earphone case is connected to an upper cover with a hinge,a baseband processor is ...

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Номер записи: 5
04-01-2018 дата публикации

Hifi system based on digital connection

Номер: US20180007460A1
Автор: Hua Yan
Принадлежит: TCL Technology Electronics Huizhou Co Ltd

The present disclosure provides a HIFI system based on digital connection, which includes an audio outputting device and a HIFI module, the audio outputting device is detachably connected with the HIFI module, when the audio outputting device is connected with the HIFI module, the audio outputting device is electrically connected with the HIFI module, the HIFI module includes a digital analog conversion circuit and a digital interface electrically connected with the digital analog conversion circuit, the digital interface transmits a received digital signal from external to the digital analog conversion circuit to be converted to an analog signal. The present disclosure only need to connect the HIFI module connected with the audio outputting device with the sound source device, and overcomes the problem that user cannot listen to the sound source due to the losing or forgetting to carry the digital analog converter.

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Номер записи: 6
03-01-2019 дата публикации

Wireless Earphone

Номер: US20190007763A1
Автор: Aase Jonathan S., Andersen Esge B., Azmi Yacine, Berny Axel D., Chawan Arun D., Cook Benjamin W., Cousins Benjamin Adair, Guterman Jerzy S., Howes Michael B., Kumar Aarti, Minoo Jahan C., PAQUIER Baptiste P., Prats Augustin, Rich Zachary C., Shaw David J., Stiehl Kurt R., Watson Robert D.
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A housing has a bud portion abutting an elongated stem portion. The bud portion is to fit within an ear. The bud portion has a primary sound outlet at its far end that is to be inserted into an outer ear canal, and abuts the stem portion at its near end. A speaker driver is inside the bud portion. Electronic circuitry inside the housing includes a wireless communications interface to receive audio content over-the-air and in response provides an audio signal to the speaker driver. A rechargeable battery as a power source for the electronic circuitry is located inside a cavity of the stem portion. Other embodiments are also described and claimed. 1. A wireless earphone comprising:a housing having a bud portion abutting a stem portion, wherein the bud portion is sized and dimensioned to fit within an ear, the bud portion a) having a first end comprising a primary sound outlet and b) a second end abutting the stem portion;a speaker driver positioned inside the housing;electronic circuitry positioned inside the housing that includes a wireless communications interface to receive audio content over-the-air and in response provides an audio signal to the speaker driver;a rechargeable power source positioned inside the housing; anda microphone positioned inside a cavity of the stem portion.2. The earphone of wherein the bud portion comprises a flexible tip at the first end claim 1 , and the flexible tip is dimensioned to be inserted into the ear.3. The earphone of wherein the speaker driver is positioned inside a cavity of the bud portion.4. The earphone of wherein the rechargeable power source is positioned inside the cavity of the stem portion.5. The earphone of wherein the rechargeable power source is positioned inside a cavity of the bud portion.6. The earphone of wherein a front face of the bud portion extends between the first end and the second end and is positioned just behind and in contact with a tragus of the ear claim 1 , and a rear face of the bud portion also ...

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Номер записи: 7
02-01-2020 дата публикации

A WIRELESS BINAURAL HEARING DEVICE WITH TWO CHARGING CONNECTORS AND A SYSTEM COMPRISING SUCH A HEARING DEVICE

Номер: US20200007970A1
Автор: Kann Peter Ulrik
Принадлежит:

A wireless binaural hearing device () comprising a first earphone (), a second earphone (), a connecting device () connecting the first earphone () and the second earphone () and a rechargeable battery (). The first earphone () comprises a first charging connector (), which is in electrical connection with the 5 rechargeable battery (), the second earphone () comprises a second electrical connector () which is in electrical connection with the rechargeable battery (). The hearing device () can be a part of a system comprising a charging cradle (). 1. A wireless binaural hearing device comprising a first earphone , a second earphone , a connecting device connecting the first earphone and the second earphone , a rechargeable battery , wherein the first earphone comprises a first charging connector , which is in electrical connection with the rechargeable battery , wherein the second earphone comprises a second charging connector which is in electrical connection with the rechargeable battery and wherein the first and second earphones comprise an earphone housing wall , and that the first and second charging connectors are arranged at the earphone housing wall of the first and second earphones.2. A wireless binaural hearing device according to claim 1 , wherein the hearing device is a two-way communication headset comprising at least one microphone.3. A wireless binaural hearing device according to comprising a wireless transceiver claim 1 , such as a Bluetooth transceiver or a DECT transceiver.4. (canceled)5. A wireless binaural hearing device system comprising a hearing device according to and a charging cradle adapted to receive either of the first earphone and the second earphone in a charging position claim 1 , and where the charging cradle further comprises a single cradle charging connector adapted to be connected to the first charging connector claim 1 , when the first earphone is in the charging position claim 1 , and the second charging connector claim 1 , ...

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Номер записи: 8
02-01-2020 дата публикации

HEADSET CAPABLE OF WIRELESS CHARGING, AND HEADSET CHARGING SYSTEM USING WIRELESS POWER TRANSMISSION COMPRISING SAME

Номер: US20200007971A1
Автор: HAN Cheol Seung, PARK Jin Pyo, Park Jun Ho
Принадлежит: AMOSENSE CO.,LTD

A headset capable of wireless charging is provided. The headset capable of wireless charging according to one embodiment of the present invention comprises: a pair of body units including a housing equipped with a speaker and a cushion unit; a connecting unit configured to connect the pair of body units; a battery module embedded in at least one of the body units and connecting unit to provide driving power; and a wireless power receiving antenna configured to receive wireless power transmitted from the outside to supply power for charging the battery module. 1. A headset capable of wireless charging , comprising:a pair of body units each including a housing equipped with a speaker and a cushion unit;a connecting unit configured to connect the pair of body units;a battery module embedded in at least one of the body units and the connecting unit to provide driving power; anda wireless power receiving antenna configured to receive wireless power transmitted from the outside to supply power for charging the battery module.2. The headset of claim 1 , comprising a shielding sheet disposed on one surface of the wireless power receiving antenna so that a magnetic field generated from the wireless power receiving antenna is shielded to be collected in a predetermined direction.3. The headset of claim 1 , wherein:the housing includes a winding portion formed to protrude to the outside; andthe wireless power receiving antenna is wound along a circumferential surface of the winding portion.4. The headset of claim 3 , wherein the winding portion is formed at a position that does not overlap a metal portion of the speaker.5. The headset of claim 1 , wherein the wireless power receiving antenna is wound along an inner surface of the housing.6. The headset of claim 5 , wherein the wireless power receiving antenna is embedded in the housing and disposed behind the speaker.7. The headset of claim 1 , wherein the wireless power receiving antenna is embedded in the connecting unit.8. ...

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Номер записи: 9
02-01-2020 дата публикации

DUAL ZONE DISCHARGE OF RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES

Номер: US20200007972A1
Автор: Darbin Stephen P., Lee Daniel K., Lin Lifun, Noel Victor A., Thomas David E.
Принадлежит:

The technology described in this document can be embodied in a method of using a silver-zinc rechargeable battery to power a device. The method includes drawing, in a first mode of operation of a power management circuit, a first current from the battery to power the device. The first current is selected such that a target percentage of a capacity of the battery is discharged in a predetermined time of use of the device. The method also includes switching to a second mode of operation after the target percentage of the capacity of the battery is discharged. In the second mode of operation, a second current is drawn from the battery, wherein the second current is less than the first current. The method further includes powering the device using the second current. 18.-. (canceled)9. A method of charging a rechargeable battery , the method comprising:receiving, by a charger, a connection to the battery;determining, by a control circuit disposed in the charger, that an amount of charge remaining in the battery is more than a threshold percentage of a capacity of the battery;responsive to determining that the amount of charge remaining in the battery is more than the threshold percentage of the capacity of the battery, discharging the battery while being connected to the charger until at least the threshold percentage of the capacity of the battery is discharged; andinitiating charging of the battery when the amount of charge remaining in the battery is less than the threshold percentage of the capacity of the battery.10. The method of claim 9 , wherein discharging the battery comprises generating an acoustic signal using a transducer powered by the battery.11. The method of claim 10 , wherein a frequency of the acoustic signal is outside the human audible range.12. The method of claim 9 , further comprising updating a counter to track a number of charging cycles of the battery.13. The method of claim 12 , wherein the counter is updated responsive to determining that ...

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Номер записи: 10
02-01-2020 дата публикации

Method for Controlling Earphone Switching, Earphone, and Earphone System

Номер: US20200007989A1
Автор: Baoti Li, Jinhua Gong
Принадлежит: GUANGDONG OPPO MOBILE TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORP LTD

A method for controlling earphone switching, an earphone, and an earphone system are provided. The method is applicable to a first earphone. The method includes the following. Whether the first earphone is put in a charging case is detected, where the first earphone is coupled with a second earphone and an electronic device and serves as a master earphone, and the second earphone serves as a slave earphone. Upon detecting that the first earphone is put in the charging case, the first earphone is switched to serve as the slave earphone and the second earphone is switched to serve as the master earphone. As such, switching between master and slave earphones can be achieved upon detecting that the master earphone is put in the charging case, which is possible to improve user experience.

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Номер записи: 11
20-01-2022 дата публикации

ACOUSTIC OUTPUT APPARATUS AND METHODS THEREOF

Номер: US20220021963A1
Автор: FU Junjiang, LIAO Fengyun, Qi Xin, YAN Bingyan, ZHANG LEI
Принадлежит: SHENZHEN VOXTECH CO., LTD.

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 ...

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Номер записи: 12
09-01-2020 дата публикации

Cranial electrotherapy stimulator

Номер: US20200009383A1
Автор: Bart Waclawik
Принадлежит: INNOVATIVE NEUROLOGICAL DEVICES LLC

Among other things, there is disclosed a Cranial Electrotherapy Stimulator system. The system includes an electronic unit that produces low-level constant current ranging from 50 μA-500 μA that is delivered to the patient via a pair of conductive electrodes incorporated into ear cushions of a headset with a second independent wireless connection for audio purposes. The CES controls are accomplished via a smart device (phone, tablet, etc.) via a wireless protocol. The smart device contains a dedicated software application (app) that controls operation of the system, allows a user to adjust duration and intensity level of treatment, records treatment parameters (duration, intensity, frequency), presets control and customization of the presets as well as varies level, frequency and waveform shape of the current, gathers patient treatment feedback at the conclusion of each treatment, allows a patient to set up treatment reminders, and allows patient ability to store and share treatment data.

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Номер записи: 13
27-01-2022 дата публикации

Acoustic output apparatus

Номер: US20220030347A1
Автор: Bingyan YAN, Fengyun LIAO, Junjiang FU, Lei Zhang, Xin Qi
Принадлежит: Shenzhen Voxtech Co Ltd

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.

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Номер записи: 14
27-01-2022 дата публикации

Speaker device

Номер: US20220030348A1
Автор: ChaoWu Li, Fen You, Yongjian LI, Yueqiang Wang, Zhuyang JIANG
Принадлежит: Shenzhen Voxtech Co Ltd

The present disclosure relates to a speaker device. The speaker device may include a core housing, a circuit housing, an ear hook, and a housing sheath. The core housing may be configured to accommodate an earphone core. The circuit housing may be configured to accommodate a control circuit or a battery. The control circuit or the battery may be configured to drive the earphone core to vibrate to produce sound. The ear hook may be configured to connect the core housing with the circuit housing. The housing sheath may at least partially cover the circuit housing and the ear hook. The housing sheath may include waterproof material. The waterproof effect of a speaker device may be improved through sealed connections between various components of the speaker device in this the present disclosure.

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Номер записи: 15
15-01-2015 дата публикации

Retractable storage system for handheld electronic device

Номер: US20150014213A1
Автор: John T. Merenda
Принадлежит: Hybrid Skillz Inc

A retractable storage system for handheld electronic device has one or more storage chambers to house a retraction mechanism and/or a battery. At least one accessory station structured on the housing member of the device has an aperture for arresting, dispensing and/or charging at least one accessory item, such as a wireless earbud or e-cigarette. The retraction mechanism retrieves and dispense the stored accessory item through the accessory station.

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Номер записи: 16
12-01-2017 дата публикации

Wireless or cellular phone device case with an air tube retractable ear bud headset

Номер: US20170013100A1
Автор: Barbara J. Wurden
Принадлежит: Individual

A wireless or cellular phone device case with an air tube anti-radiation retractable ear bud headset for providing an easily accessible communication component within a portable wireless or cellular phone device case while limiting transmitted radiation leakage. The wireless or cellular phone device case with air tube anti-radiation retractable ear bud headset generally includes a wireless or cellular phone device case containing a housed retractable phone cord and air filled anti-radiation tube.

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Номер записи: 17
12-01-2017 дата публикации

ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING POWER SIGNAL USING THE SAME

Номер: US20170013346A1
Автор: HEO Jihun, LEE Changsu, Lee Sangmoon, MOON Sungsoo, RHEE Bongjae, SEO Kemsuk
Принадлежит:

An electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure may include a communication module configured to communicate wirelessly with an external device; an ear jack configured to include at least one ear jack terminal; an audio processing unit configured to process an audio signal; and a control unit configured to: detect a coupling with the external device through the ear jack, determine whether the electronic device is in a power transmission mode, control the audio processing unit to generate an ear jack signal when the electronic device is in a power transmission mode, output the ear jack signal by amplifying the ear jack signal so that power is supplied to the coupled external device, and to output the audio signal to the ear jack terminal when the electronic device is not in a power transmission mode. 1. An electronic device comprising:a communication module configured to communicate wirelessly with an external device;an ear jack configured to include at least one ear jack terminal;an audio processing unit configured to process an audio signal for transmission via the ear jack; and detect a coupling with the external device through the ear jack,', 'determine whether the electronic device is in a power transmission mode,', 'control the audio processing unit to generate an ear jack signal when the electronic device is in a power transmission mode,', 'output the ear jack signal by amplifying the ear jack signal so that power is supplied to the coupled external device, and', 'output the audio signal to the ear jack terminal when the electronic device is not in a power transmission mode., 'a control unit configured to2. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the control unit determines the electronic device is in the power transmission mode when the external device is coupled with the electronic device via the ear jack and also paired with the electronic device via a Bluetooth pairing claim 1 , when an input signal is received from the ...

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Номер записи: 18
11-01-2018 дата публикации

COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF SENSORS TO CONTROL POWER STATUS FOR WIRELESS EARPIECES

Номер: US20180014103A1
Автор: Begusch Christian, Hirsch Eric Christian, Hviid Nikolaj, Klein Volker, Lackus Matthias, Loermann Arne D., Martin Toby
Принадлежит: BRAGI GmbH

A system, method, and wireless earpieces for managing power settings. Sensor measurements are performed utilizing a first sensor array of the wireless earpieces to detect light and motion. Sensor measurements are performed utilizing a second sensor array of the wireless earpieces to detect light and motion. The sensor measurements are analyzed from the first sensor array and the second sensor array. A determination is made whether a change event is detected in response to the sensor measurements. The change event is confirmed as detected. The wireless earpieces enter a full power mode in response to the change event being confirmed. 1. A method for managing power settings utilizing wireless earpieces , comprising:performing sensor measurements utilizing a first sensor array of the wireless earpieces to detect light and motion;performing sensor measurements utilizing a second sensor array of the wireless earpieces to detect light and motion;analyzing the sensor measurements from the first sensor array and the second sensor array;determining whether a change event is detected in response to the sensor measurements;confirming the change event is detected; andentering a full power mode for the wireless earpieces in response to the change event being confirmed.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:linking the wireless earpieces with a communications device, wherein at least one of the wireless earpieces are linked with the communications device utilizing a Bluetooth connection.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:communicating an alert indicating a power status of the wireless earpieces.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the confirming comprises:comparing the sensor measurements of the first sensor array with the sensor measurements of the second sensor array to confirm the change event is detected5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first sensor array is an infrared sensor array positioned exterior to ears of the user when worn claim 1 , and wherein ...

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Номер записи: 19
11-01-2018 дата публикации

Earpiece with wirelessly recharging battery

Номер: US20180014104A1
Автор: Boesen Peter Vincent, Hirsch Eric Christian
Принадлежит: BRAGI GmbH

A wearable device includes a housing, a rechargeable battery disposed within the housing and a short range transceiver for near field communication disposed within the housing. The short range transceiver for near field communications comprises a core and a plurality of coil turns wrapped around the core to thereby form a coil. A charging circuit may electrically connected between the coil and the rechargeable battery and configured to charge the rechargeable battery using electromagnetic waves received by the coil. 1. A wearable device , comprising:a housing;a rechargeable battery disposed within the housing;a short range transceiver for near field communication disposed within the housing;wherein the short range transceiver for near field communications comprises a core and a plurality of coil turns wrapped around the core to thereby form a coil;a charging circuit electrically connected between the coil and the rechargeable battery and configured to charge the rechargeable battery using electromagnetic waves received by the coil.2. The wearable device of wherein the wearable device is an earpiece.3. The wearable device of wherein the core is mounted at a posterosuperior portion of the wearable device.4. The wearable device of wherein the core comprises ferrite.5. The wearable device of wherein the core comprises a ferrite sheet magnetic shield spacer wrapped around the rechargeable battery.6. The wearable device of further comprising a switch operatively connected to the charging circuit to selectively control operation of the charging circuit.7. The wearable device of wherein the short range transceiver is a near field magnetic induction (NFMI) transceiver.8. The wearable device of wherein the wearable device is configured to determine if the wearable device is positioned within an ear of a user.9. The wearable device of wherein the wearable device is configured to determine if the wearable device is positioned on a charging surface.10. The wearable device of ...

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Номер записи: 20
11-01-2018 дата публикации

Case for multiple earpiece pairs

Номер: US20180014109A1
Автор: Boesen Peter Vincent
Принадлежит: BRAGI GmbH

A system includes a plurality of earpiece sets, each of the earpiece sets comprising a left earpiece and a right earpiece and a smart case. The smart case includes a case housing, a plurality of receptacle sets disposed within the case housing, wherein the receptacle sets are configured to hold the plurality of earpiece sets, a processor disposed within the case housing, and a transceiver disposed within the housing and operatively connected to the processor. 1. A system comprising:a plurality of earpiece sets, each of the earpiece sets comprising a left earpiece and a right earpiece; and a case housing;', 'a plurality of receptacle sets disposed within the case housing, wherein the receptacle sets are configured to hold the plurality of earpiece sets;', 'a processor disposed within the case housing;', 'a transceiver disposed within the housing and operatively connected to the processor., 'a smart case comprising2. The system of wherein a display is operatively connected to the case housing.3. The system of wherein the display is an e-ink display.4. The system of wherein the processor is configured to synchronize with a processor disposed within an earpiece within the plurality of earpieces sets and transfer files between the smart case and the earpiece.5. The system of wherein the smart case further comprises a power interface.6. The system of further comprising a battery disposed within the case housing and operatively connected to the power interface.7. The system of wherein the smart case further comprises a speaker operatively connected to the processor and wherein the processor provides for receiving audio wirelessly from an earpiece and transducing the audio at the speaker.8. The system of wherein the smart case further comprises a speaker operatively connected to the processor and wherein the processor provides for receiving audio from an earpiece positioned within one of the receptacle sets and transducing the audio at the speaker.9. A smart case for a ...

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Номер записи: 21
14-01-2016 дата публикации

Handset or Headset

Номер: US20160014495A1
Автор: GRANDT André, Schulze Elmar
Принадлежит:

There is provided an earpiece or a headset comprising an audio input for receiving an audio signal to be reproduced, at least one electroacoustic reproduction transducer, an audio unit for effecting audio processing of the received audio signal, at least one converter unit for extracting power from the audio signal received at the audio input, a power storage means for at least partial intermediate storage of the power extracted from the audio signal, and a power control unit for controlling the extraction of the power from the audio signal and for controlling a power supply of the audio unit, in particular by way of the power stored in the power storage means and extracted from the audio signal. 1. An earpiece or a headset comprisingan audio input configured to receive an audio signal to be reproduced;at least one electroacoustic reproduction transducer configured to reproduce the received audio signal;an audio unit configured to effect audio processing of the received audio signal;at least one converter unit configured to extract power from the audio signal received at the audio input;a power storage means configured to at least partially intermediately store the power extracted from the audio signal; anda power control unit configured to control the extraction of the power from the audio signal and to control a power supply of the audio unit.2. The earpiece or headset as set forth in ;wherein the power control unit is adapted to limit a mode of operation of the earphone or the headset if there is no longer sufficient power in the power storage means.3. The earpiece or headset as set forth in ;wherein the power control unit monitors whether, after extraction of power from the received audio signal, there is sufficient power in the audio signal to be able to drive the electroacoustic reproduction transducer, operate the audio unit, or both.4. An earpiece or headset comprising:an electroacoustic reproduction transducer;an audio unit configured to effect audio ...

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Номер записи: 22
10-01-2019 дата публикации

EAR WEARABLE DEVICE

Номер: US20190014403A1
Автор: LEE Ki-Eon
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An ear wearable device comprising: a housing comprising a portion shaped to be inserted into a concha of the ear, a speaker disposed inside the housing and configured to be disposed in an auditory canal when the housing is inserted into the concha of the ear, a button emerging from a hole formed in the housing, an elastic member disposed in the housing and elastically resisting an external force against the button; and a movable member including a portion protruding through an opening formed in the housing, and configured to be pushed into the opening or pulled away from the opening such that the protruding portion can be pushed or pulled when the button is pressed. 1. An ear wearable device comprising:a housing comprising a portion shaped to be inserted into a concha of the ear;a speaker disposed inside the housing and configured to be disposed in an auditory canal when the housing is inserted into the concha of the ear;a button emerging from a hole formed in the housing;an elastic member disposed in the housing and elastically resisting an external force against the button; anda movable member including a portion protruding through an opening formed in the housing, and configured to be pushed into the opening or pulled away from the opening such that a protruding portion can be pushed or pulled when the button is pressed.2. The ear wearable device of claim 1 , wherein the protruding portion of the movable member configured to touch the helix of the ear when the housing is inserted into the concha of the ear.3. The ear wearable device of claim 1 , wherein the movable member is a flexible member having a length extending from a first end to a second end thereof claim 1 ,the first end is connected to the housing, the second end is disposed within the housing, and an extension connecting the first end and the second end is disposed to pass through the opening, andthe extension of the movable member is movable inward or outward of the housing through the opening.4. The ...

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Номер записи: 23
14-01-2021 дата публикации

LOUDSPEAKER DEVICE

Номер: US20210014595A1
Автор: LI Chaowu, LI Yongjian
Принадлежит: SHENZHEN VOXTECH CO., LTD.

The embodiments of present disclosure disclose a loudspeaker. The loudspeaker may include an ear hook including a first plug end and a second plug end. The ear hook may be surrounded by a protection sleeve, and the protection sleeve may be made of an elastic waterproof material. The loudspeaker may include an earphone core housing configured to accommodate the earphone core, and the earphone core housing may be fixed to the first plug end through plugging, and may be elastically abutted against the protection sleeve elastically. The loudspeaker may include a circuit housing configured to accommodate a control circuit or a battery. The circuit housing may be fixed to the second plug end through plugging. 1. A loudspeaker , comprising:an ear hook, including a first plug end and a second plug end, the ear hook being surrounded by a protection sleeve, the protection sleeve being made of an elastic waterproof material;an earphone core housing configured to accommodate an earphone core, the earphone core housing being fixed to the first plug end through plugging, and being elastically abutted against the protection sleeve; anda circuit housing configured to accommodate a control circuit or a battery, the circuit housing being fixed to the second plug end through plugging, the control circuit or the battery driving the earphone core to vibrate to generate sound, and the sound including at least two resonance peaks.2. The loudspeaker of claim 1 , wherein the ear hook further comprises:an elastic metal wire;a lead wire and a fixing sleeve, wherein the fixing sleeve fixes the lead wire to the elastic metal wire; andthe protection sleeve being formed on a periphery of the elastic metal wire, the lead wire, the fixing sleeve, the first plug end, and the second plug end by injection molding.3. The loudspeaker of claim 2 , wherein the first plug end and the second plug end are formed at two ends of the elastic metal wire by injection molding claim 2 , respectively claim 2 , a ...

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Номер записи: 24
14-01-2021 дата публикации

WIRELESS EARBUD

Номер: US20210014598A1
Автор: Mata Magana Giovanni, NATARAJA Aashish, Pawar Amita, Pine Jordan, Rodriguez Josue Jean
Принадлежит:

A wireless earbud including an outer housing, an internal assembly, and an inner housing. The outer housing and the inner housing may couple together to form a water tight enclosure for the internal assembly. The internal assembly may include components that carry out a function of the wireless earbud, such as printed circuit boards, network interfaces, batteries, loudspeakers, and so forth. The outer housing may also include a proximity sensor for receiving touch and/or antenna(s) for communicatively coupling the wireless earbud to other electronic devices. Additionally, the inner housing may include a charging module for the wireless earbud. 1. An in-ear device comprising:a first housing;a second housing configured to couple to the first housing;a frame residing at least partly within at least one of the first housing or the second housing, the frame defining a cavity;a first printed circuit board (PCB) disposed at least partly adjacent to a first side of the frame;a second PCB disposed at least partly adjacent to a second side of the frame;a connector communicatively coupling the first PCB and the second PCB; anda battery disposed at least partly within the cavity and being at least partly interposed between the first PCB and the second PCB.2. The in-ear device of claim 1 , further comprising a touch-sensitive interface disposed on at least one of the first housing or the second housing.3. The in-ear device of claim 1 , wherein the first housing defines a first opening and the second housing defines a second opening and a third opening claim 1 , the in-ear device further comprising:a first microphone arranged adjacent to the first opening;a second microphone arranged adjacent to the second opening; anda third microphone arranged adjacent to the third opening.4. The in-ear device of claim 1 , wherein:the first housing comprises a first attachment mechanism; andthe second housing comprises a second attachment mechanism configured to engage the first attachment ...

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Номер записи: 25
16-01-2020 дата публикации

FUNCTIONAL ELECTRICAL STIMULATION DEVICE FOR REDUCING PREOPERATIVE AND PRENATAL ANXIETY AND METHOD FOR USING SAME

Номер: US20200016364A1
Автор: CHENG Xiao, FANG Yinfang, KUANG Shaolong, LI Fangxia, TANG Yucun, Wu Shuai, YU Shumei
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The invention discloses a functional electrical stimulation device including a headset, an electrical stimulation patch, an LED display screen, a circuit board, a rechargeable battery and a wireless terminal, and a method for using same. Two headphone bodies are symmetrically disposed on the headset, the circuit board and rechargeable battery are respectively mounted on the headphone bodies, and a music control button and an electrical stimulation mode and time control button are mounted on the two headphone bodies respectively. Two electrical stimulation patches are mounted on a middle portion of the headset, two LED display screens are respectively mounted on the two electrical stimulation patches. An audio decoder chip, a button control module, a power switch, an electrical stimulation generation module, a wireless communications module and a charging port are disposed on the circuit board, and the wireless terminal is independently disposed and in wireless communication with the circuit board. 1. A functional electrical stimulation device for reducing preoperative and prenatal anxiety , comprising a headset , an electrical stimulation patch , an LED display screen , a circuit board , a rechargeable battery , and a wireless terminal , whereintwo headphone bodies are symmetrically disposed on the headset, the circuit board and the rechargeable battery are respectively mounted on the two headphone bodies, and a music control button and an electrical stimulation mode and time control button are further mounted on the two headphone bodies, respectively;two electrical stimulation patches are symmetrically mounted at an interval on a middle portion of the headset, and two LED display screens are respectively mounted on the two electrical stimulation patches;an audio decoder chip, a button control module, a power switch, an electrical stimulation generation module, a wireless communication module, and a charging port are disposed on the circuit board, the music control ...

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Номер записи: 26
03-02-2022 дата публикации

METHOD FOR ESTABLISHING A SHORT-RANGE RADIO LINK, AND HEARING DEVICE AND CHARGING UNIT

Номер: US20220038833A1
Автор: Cavallari Riccardo, Fischer Thomas, Goekay Umut, Menzl Stefan, Mijovic Stefan
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A method is specified for establishing a short-range radio link, in particular a Bluetooth connection, between a first device and a second device. A charging unit, which is configured to charge a hearing device, mediates the establishment of the short-range radio link. The charging unit transmits pairing data of the first device to the second device to establish the short-range radio link, so that the latter device is paired with the first device and the short-range radio link is established. There are also described a hearing device and a charging unit. 1. A method for establishing a short-range radio link between a first device and a second device , the method comprising:providing a charging unit configured to charge a hearing device;mediating an establishment of the short-range radio link by transmitting with the charging unit pairing data of the first device for establishing the short-range radio link to the second device; andpairing the second device with the first device to establish the short-range radio link.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the short-range radio link is a Bluetooth connection.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the first device is the hearing device and the second device is a mobile terminal device.4. The method according to claim 3 , wherein the second device is a smartphone.5. The method according to claim 1 , which comprises transmitting the pairing data from the charging unit to the second device outside a transmission frequency range of the short-range radio link.6. The method according to claim 5 , wherein the charging unit has an N-Mark in which the pairing data of the first device is stored claim 5 , and the method comprises transmitting the pairing data to the second device OOB by near-field communication.7. The method according to claim 1 , which comprises detecting with the charging unit a proximity of the second device to the charging unit and then transmitting the pairing data to the second device.8. The ...

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Номер записи: 27
18-01-2018 дата публикации

Multifunctional bluetooth device

Номер: US20180020279A1
Автор: Huei-Chung Hsiao
Принадлежит: VERICO INTERNATIONAL CO Ltd

A multifunctional Bluetooth device includes a first speaker device, a second speaker device, and a power supply device. The first speaker device includes a first connection assembly and a wireless transmission element. The second speaker device includes a second connection assembly and an electricity storage element. The power supply device includes a third connection assembly. The first connection assembly, the second connection assembly, and the third connection assembly may be selectively and alternatively connected to and combined with one another such that the combined configuration allows for information connection with an electronic device through the wireless transmission element or the power supply device. In this way, an advantage of unrestrained changefulness may be achieved to help reduce purchasing costs for a user.

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Номер записи: 28
18-01-2018 дата публикации

HEADPHONE SYSTEM AND METHOD

Номер: US20180020280A1
Автор: GARCIA BRANDON, GARCIA SHAMIRA
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A headphone system including two audio speakers, a support band, a user interface, an audio memory storage comprising a solid-state memory drive, a power supply, two ear-pads; with each of the ear pads coupled to each of the two audio speakers; short range radio protocol structured and arranged to allow the user to input the audio files into the audio memory storage, and a universal serial bus port incorporated into the user interface structured and arranged to allow the user to input the audio files into the audio memory storage. The two audio speakers are electronically coupled to each other such that the audio sound from each audio speaker is the same or similar in volume, tone, and sound. 1. A headphone system , the system comprising:two audio speakers;a support band;a user interface;an audio memory storage; anda power supply;wherein said headphone system comprises said two audio speakers, said support band, said user interface and said audio memory storage;wherein said two audio speakers are coupled to said support band structured and arranged to be wearable upon a head of a user;wherein said user interface is electronically coupled to at least one of said two audio speakers;wherein said two audio speakers are electronically coupled to each other; andwherein said audio memory storage is structured and arranged to allow said user to store audio files for future playback.2. The system of claim 1 , further including two ear-pads claim 1 , with each of said ear pads coupled to each of said two audio speakers.3. The system of claim 1 , further including a universal serial bus port incorporated into said user interface structured and arranged to allow said user to input said audio files into said audio memory storage.4. The system of claim 1 , further including a short range radio protocol structured and arranged to allow said user to input said audio files into said audio memory storage.5. The system of claim 4 , wherein said audio memory storage comprises a solid- ...

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Номер записи: 29
16-01-2020 дата публикации

PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND WIRELESS ELECTRIC POWER TRANSMISSION DEVICE

Номер: US20200021127A1
Автор: Higuma Shinji, Itagaki Kazuya
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A portable electronic device includes a housing, a secondary battery disposed inside a tip portion of the housing, and a power receiving coil unit disposed around the secondary battery. The power receiving coil unit has a first coil in which a conductive wire is helically wound around a first magnetic body and a second coil in which a conductive wire is wound helically around a second magnetic body. The first magnetic body and the second magnetic body are disposed between an outer side surface of the secondary battery and an inner side surface of the housing. The first coil and the second coil are located at mutually different positions in a direction around an axis of the secondary battery and are interconnected such that opposed magnetic flux is generated in respective winding axes when current flows the first and second coils. 1. A portable electronic device comprising:a housing having a tip portion;a secondary battery having a central axis and disposed inside the tip portion of the housing; and the first and second coils are located at mutually different angular positions around the central axis of the secondary battery, and', 'the first and second coils are interconnected such that oppositely directed magnetic flux is generated by the first and second coils along respective winding axes of the first and second coils when a current flows through the first and second coils., 'a power receiving coil unit disposed around the secondary battery, in the housing, and including first and second magnetic bodies, a first coil including a conductive wire that is helically wound around the first magnetic body and a second coil including a conductive wire that is helically wound around the second magnetic body, wherein'}2. The portable electronic device according to claim 1 , wherein each of the winding axes of the first and second coils includes a portion extending around the central axis of the secondary battery.3. The portable electronic device according to claim 1 , ...

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Номер записи: 30
16-01-2020 дата публикации

EARBUD STABILITY ANCHOR FEATURE

Номер: US20200021903A1
Автор: Grinker Scott C., Stanley Craig M., Trainer Glenn K.
Принадлежит: Apple Inc.

An earbud design is disclosed that is configured to sit securely within an ear of a user. The earbud can be secured within the ear by an anchoring feature formed from an elastomeric material. The anchoring feature has a size and shape in accordance with an interior geometry of an ear of a user. Because the anchoring feature positions the earbud with respect to the ear, geometries of the earbud can be focused upon audio performance and/or device aesthetics. In some embodiments, the earbud housing can have a linear design which allows an audio driver within the earbud housing to be positioned close to an opening defined by the earbud housing. In this way, acoustic degradation associated with a long audio path from the audio driver to the opening can be avoided. 1. An earbud , comprising:an anchoring feature defining a channel extending from an first opening in a first face of the anchoring feature to a smaller second opening in an opposing second face of the anchoring feature, the anchoring feature being sized to be secured within an ear of a user;an earbud housing comprising a central section disposed between opposing first and second faces of the earbud housing, a portion of the central section being disposed within the channel; andan audio driver disposed within the earbud housing and aligned with an audio exit opening defined by the first end of the earbud housing through which audio generated by the audio driver leaves the earbud housing.2. The earbud of wherein the earbud housing comprises a nozzle protruding from the earbud housing that defines the audio exit opening.3. The earbud of wherein the nozzle extends away from the earbud housing at an angle between 20 and 25 degrees.4. The earbud of further comprising an earbud tip engaged over the nozzle.5. The earbud of wherein an interior surface of the earbud tip is engaged with an exterior surface of the nozzle.6. The earbud of wherein a portion of the anchoring feature extends away from the housing at an angle ...

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Номер записи: 31
16-01-2020 дата публикации

Wireless in-ear headphones

Номер: US20200021904A1
Автор: Carl Francis Masters, Matthew R. McCarthy, Michael James McCarthy
Принадлежит: TREX Holdings LLC

A headphone system including a first earpiece, a second earpiece, and a coupler. The headphone system receives a wireless signal having audio content from an external audio source and reproduces at least a portion of the audio content using the first and second earpieces. The first earpiece includes a power source connector to be removably connected to an external power source, a first energy storage device coupled to receive power from the power source connector, and a first power transfer device coupled to receive power from the power source connector. The second earpiece includes a second power transfer device for receiving power from the first power transfer device and a second energy storage device coupled to receive power from the second power transfer device. The coupler is to hold the first and second earpieces together with the first and second power transfer devices in a power transfer configuration.

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Номер записи: 32
10-02-2022 дата публикации

EARBUD CASE WITH HALL EFFECT SENSOR AND RELATED HOLDER

Номер: US20220043078A1
Автор: Fernandes Nathaniel, Temple Zachary Mark, Tonderys Daniel Francis, Torku Steven, Zucker Natalie
Принадлежит:

Various implementations include earbud cases with a Hall effect sensor configured to aid in detecting whether the case is open or closed. Certain additional implementations include a holder for a Hall effect sensor in an earbud case. In some particular aspects, a case for a set of earbuds includes: a top section including a set of magnets; and a base section movably coupled with the top section, the base section having: an upper compartment including a set of slots for holding the earbuds; and a lower compartment, having: a printed circuit board (PCB); a holder coupled with the PCB; and a Hall effect sensor coupled with holder, wherein the holder separates the Hall effect sensor from the PCB. 1. A case for a set of earbuds , the case comprising:a top section comprising a set of magnets; and an upper compartment comprising a set of slots for holding the earbuds; and', a printed circuit board (PCB);', 'a holder coupled with the PCB; and', 'a Hall effect sensor coupled with holder, wherein the holder separates the Hall effect sensor from the PCB., 'a lower compartment, comprising], 'a base section movably coupled with the top section, the base section comprising2. The case of claim 1 , wherein the Hall effect sensor is configured to detect proximity to at least one of the set of magnets.3. The case of claim 1 , wherein the lower compartment further comprises a controller coupled with the Hall effect sensor.4. The case of claim 3 , wherein the controller is configured to take a prescribed action in response to the Hall effect sensor indicating proximity to a plurality of the set of magnets.5. The case of claim 4 , wherein the top section is configured to slide tangentially relative to the base section to open and close the case claim 4 , such that the top section remains on substantially a same plane as it moves relative to the base section.6. The case of claim 1 , wherein the holder is directly coupled to the PCB claim 1 , and wherein the Hall effect sensor is directly ...

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Номер записи: 33
10-02-2022 дата публикации

CONTROL POD FOR A WIRELESS HEADSET

Номер: US20220043624A1
Автор: RAJASEKARAN Arun
Принадлежит:

A headset control pod stores a headset for charging when not in use. When the headset is in signal communication with a smart device, a user can use the control pod to mute and unmute a call of the smart device with no need to access the smart device. When the headset is used for music playback from the smart device, the control pod can be used to pause or advance playback. The control pod can also control playback by a headset of music stored in the control pod. 1. A wireless headset control pod , comprising:a housing;a power source;a first radio;a user interface;a wireless headset-receiving area comprising a pin;a memory; and communicate with a wireless headset over a first channel using the first radio;', 'transmit a first data stream over the first channel containing first audio data for broadcast by a speaker of the wireless headset, the first audio data based on data stored by the memory;', 'detect a first input at the user interface and pause transmission of the first data stream, responsive to detecting the first input;', 'receive second audio data over the first channel and pause transmission of the first data stream, responsive to receiving the second audio data, the second audio data captured using a microphone of the wireless headset', 'detect a second input at the user interface and reinitiate transmission over the first channel, responsive to detecting the second input', 'detect a coupling of the wireless headset to the power source through the pin; and', 'terminate the first channel responsive to the coupling,, 'a processor coupled to the power source, the first radio, the user interface, the pin, and the memory, wherein the processor is operable towherein the housing is operable to releasably retain the wireless headset in the wireless headset-receiving area for charging by the power source through the pin.2. The wireless headset control pod of claim 1 , wherein the housing houses a display coupled to the processor claim 1 , and wherein the processor ...

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Номер записи: 34
10-02-2022 дата публикации

WIRELESS AUDIO DEVICE BATTERY PRE-LOADING AND PRE-CHARGING

Номер: US20220046352A1
Автор: Mehrabi Taha, Najemy Daniel D., Subramanian Suganya, Torku Steve
Принадлежит: Bose Corporation

A portable charging case is provided. The case includes a charging interface configured to establish a power transfer connection with a wireless audio device having a battery. The case includes charging circuitry configured to determine a voltage of the battery. The charging circuitry is further configured to, if the voltage is less than or equal to an undervoltage lockout, charge the battery in pre-charging mode. In pre-charging mode, the charging circuitry is configured to apply a constant pre-charging voltage to the battery. The charging circuitry is further configured to switch from pre-charging mode to standard charging mode when the voltage exceeds the undervoltage lockout value. The charging circuit is further configured to determine the voltage by (1) powering on, via a case power source, the wireless audio device; (2) applying, pre-charge load to the device battery; (3) retrieving the voltage; and (4) transmitting the voltage to the case. 1. A portable charging case , comprising:a charging interface configured to establish a power transfer connection with a wireless audio device, wherein the wireless audio device comprises a device battery; and determine a device battery voltage of the device battery;', 'if the device battery voltage is greater than an undervoltage lockout value, charge the device battery, via the power transfer connection, in standard charging mode; and', 'if the device battery voltage is less than or equal to the undervoltage lockout value, charge the device battery, via the power transfer connection, in pre-charging mode., 'charging circuitry configured to2. The portable charging case of claim 1 , wherein the charging circuitry is further configured to switch from pre-charging mode to standard charging mode when the device battery voltage is greater than the undervoltage lockout value.3. The portable charging case of claim 1 , wherein the charging circuitry is further configured to switch from pre-charging mode to standard charging mode ...

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Номер записи: 35
24-01-2019 дата публикации

Power Control for Battery Powered Personal Area Network Device System and Method

Номер: US20190028795A1
Автор: Boesen Peter Vincent, Hirsch Eric Christian
Принадлежит: BRAGI GmbH

A system and method for managing wireless earpieces. Circuitry of the wireless earpieces are powered utilizing a high-power mode in response to detecting a magnetic field is not applied to one or more of the wireless earpieces. The power sent to the circuitry of the wireless earpieces is altered to a low power mode in response to detecting the magnetic field is applied to one or more of the wireless earpieces. 1. A method for power control for a wireless earpiece , comprising:powering circuitry of the wireless earpiece utilizing a low power mode in response to detecting a magnetic field is applied to the wireless earpiece;powering circuitry of the wireless earpieces utilizing a high-power mode in response to detecting a magnetic field is not applied to one or more of the wireless earpieces;altering the power sent to the circuitry of the wireless earpiece to a high-power mode in response to detecting a magnetic field is not applied to one or more of the wireless earpieces;altering the power sent to the circuitry of the wireless earpieces to a low power mode in response to detecting a magnetic field is applied to one or more of the wireless earpieces; andcharging an onboard battery of the wireless earpiece in response to detecting a magnetic field is applied to the wireless earpiece.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:operating the wireless earpiece utilizing an onboard battery in response to detecting the magnetic field is not applied to the wireless earpiece.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the magnetic field is applied by a magnet of a smart case configured to receive the wireless earpiece.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the magnetic field is detected by a reed switch of the wireless earpiece.5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:coupling the wireless earpiece to a smart case, wherein the smart case applies a magnetic field to the wireless earpiece.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the magnetic field is detected by a reed switch integrated ...

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Номер записи: 36
23-01-2020 дата публикации

RING-SHAPED ANTENNA AND EARPHONE MODULE HAVING SAME

Номер: US20200028246A1
Автор: KIM Beon-Jin
Принадлежит: AMOTECH CO., LTD.

Disclosed are: a ring-shaped antenna, which is formed in a ring shape and mounted between an earphone module housing and the outer circumference of a coin-type battery so as to communicate, through an NFMI, with an antenna mounted in another earphone module; and a wireless earphone module having the same. The disclosed ring-shaped antenna comprises: a flexible base sheet; a terminal sheet formed to extend from one side of the base sheet; a first terminal formed on one surface of the terminal sheet; a second terminal, formed on one surface of the terminal sheet, to be spaced apart from the first terminal; and a radiation pattern formed on one surface of the base sheet, and having one end connected to the first terminal and having the other end connected to the second terminal. 1. A ring-shaped antenna , comprising:a flexible base sheet;a terminal sheet formed to extend from one side of the base sheet;a first terminal formed on one surface of the terminal sheet;a second terminal formed to be spaced apart from the first terminal on one surface of the terminal sheet; anda radiation pattern formed on one surface of the base sheet, one end of the radiation pattern connected with the first terminal, and the other end of the radiation pattern connected with the second terminal.2. The ring-shaped antenna of claim 1 ,wherein the terminal sheet is formed to extend outwards from one selected from a first long side and a second long side of the base sheet.3. The ring-shaped antenna of claim 1 ,wherein the radiation pattern comprises a plurality of radiation lines formed to be spaced apart from each other on one surface of the base sheet, and{'sup': 'th', 'wherein a first radiation line among the plurality of radiation lines has one end connected to the first terminal, and a nradiation line among the plurality of radiation lines has the other end connected to the second terminal.'}4. The ring-shaped antenna of claim 3 ,{'sup': th', 'th', 'th, 'wherein a second radiation line to a ...

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Номер записи: 37
23-01-2020 дата публикации

IN EAR STEREO HEADPHONES WITH INTEGRATED CHARGING MEANS

Номер: US20200029149A1
Автор: Nielsen Joseph, Nielsen Nathan
Принадлежит:

Headphones are provided having one or more interwoven USB cables, Lightning® cables, and standard plugs, the headphones adapted to impart charging functionality to mobile computing devices. The headphones may also permit device to device data transmission. The headphones may also comprise an induction power transfer charger. 1. A headphone set having integrating battery charging means , the headphones comprising:an audio signal cable affixed to male device connector;a standard electrical plug affixed to a first cable, wherein the audio signal cable and first cable are wound together within a single polymeric sheet;a second standard plug affixed to a second cable, wherein the audio signal cable, first cable, and second cable are wound together within the single polymeric sheath;two earphones adapted to insert into a users ear, the earphones each comprising an audio transducer.2. The headphones of claim 1 , wherein the first cable is one a USB cable and Lightning® cable (used by Apple Inc.).3. The headphones of claim 1 , wherein the second cable is one a USB cable and Lightning® cable (used by Apple Inc.).4. The headphones of claim 1 , further comprising one or more headphone recesses adapted to receive and charge an inserted headbud.5. The headphones of claim 1 , further comprising an induction power transfer charger.6. A headphone set having integrating battery charging means claim 1 , the headphones comprising:an audio signal cable affixed to male device connector;a USB plug affixed to a first USB cable, wherein the audio signal cable and USB cable are wound together within a single polymeric sheath;a micro USB plug affixed to a second USB cable, wherein the audio signal cable, first USB cable, and second USB cable are wound together within the single polymeric sheath;two earphones adapted to insert into a users ear, the earphones each comprising an audio transducer.7. The headphones of claim 6 , wherein the second USB plug is a standard-C USB plug.8. The ...

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Номер записи: 38
28-01-2021 дата публикации

PROTECTIVE OUTER CASE FOR AUDIO DEVICE SYSTEMS

Номер: US20210029424A1
Автор: Del Moral Darrick, Hynecek Bryan Lee, LEDESMA Christopher William, Vo Bryan, Wright Monica Elizabeth
Принадлежит: Samsonite IP Holdings S.àr.l.

An outer case for covering a handheld electronic device or handheld electronic device case includes a base, lid, and connecting portion. The base includes an elastomeric first layer and a second layer attached to the first layer and made of a different material than the first layer. The lid includes an elastomeric first layer and a second layer attached to the first layer and made of a different material than the first layer. The connecting portion is attached along a rear wall of the base and a rear wall of the lid. The rear walls of the base and the lid and the connecting portion are flush when the outer case is in a closed state with the lid covering an opening defined by the base. The connecting portion suspends the lid when the outer case is in a fully open state with the lid spaced from the base. 1. An outer case for covering a handheld electronic device or handheld electronic device case , the case comprising:a base including a first base layer made of an elastomeric first material and a second base layer attached to the first base layer and made of a second material different from the first material;a lid including a first lid layer made of an elastomeric third material and a second lid layer attached to the first lid layer and made of a fourth material different from the third material; anda connecting portion attached along a rear wall of the base and a rear wall of the lid, wherein the rear wall of the base, the rear wall of the lid, and the connecting portion are flush when the outer case is in a closed state with the lid covering an opening defined by the base, and wherein the connecting portion suspends the lid when the outer case is in a fully open state with the lid spaced from the base.2. The outer case of claim 1 , wherein the second and the fourth materials are rigid materials.3. The outer case of claim 1 , wherein the first base layer and the first lid layer define an interior of the outer case and the second base layer and the second lid layer ...

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Номер записи: 39
28-01-2021 дата публикации

SPEAKER DEVICE AND ASSIGNMENT METHOD

Номер: US20210029440A1
Автор: FUKUI KIMIHIRO
Принадлежит:

[Overview] [Problem to be Solved] It is desirable to provide technology that enables a process to be more effectively assigned to a key. [Solution] There is provided a speaker device including a controller that controls assignment of a process to a key on the basis of whether or not the speaker device is stored in a case. The key is configured to be inputted to an operation section of the speaker device. The process is executed in a case where the key is inputted to the operation section. 1. A speaker device comprising:a controller that controls assignment of a process to a key on a basis of whether or not the speaker device is stored in a case, the key being configured to be inputted to an operation section of the speaker device, the process being executed in a case where the key is inputted to the operation section.2. The speaker device according to claim 1 , wherein the controller determines whether or not the speaker device is stored in the case claim 1 , on a basis of whether or not electric power is received from the case.3. The speaker device according to claim 1 , wherein the controller determines whether or not the speaker device is stored in the case claim 1 , on a basis of whether or not a detection terminal is coupled to the case claim 1 , the detection terminal being different from a coupling terminal for receiving electric power from the case.4. The speaker device according to claim 1 , wherein the controller controls whether to enable or disable input of the key to the operation section claim 1 , on a basis of whether or not a lid section of the case is open in a case where the speaker device is stored in the case.5. The speaker device according to claim 4 , wherein the controller disables the input of the key to the operation section in a case where the speaker device is stored in the case and the lid section is closed.6. The speaker device according to claim 1 , wherein the controller assigns a first process to a first key in a case where the ...

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Номер записи: 40
02-02-2017 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DATA TRANSMISSION AND POWER SUPPLY CAPABILITY OVER AN AUDIO JACK FOR MOBILE DEVICES

Номер: US20170034618A1
Автор: Crews Darren S., Essaian Alexander, Krishnamurthy Lakshman, Millett Howard D., NEGI INDIRA, Sample Alanson P., VEMPRALA Sai Hemachandra, Vogel Brian K., Yang Xiaochao
Принадлежит: lntel Corporation

A system and method for data transmission and power supply capability over an audio jack for mobile devices are disclosed. A particular embodiment includes: a peripheral device including an energy storage component, a microphone using a microphone bias voltage, and a select switch configured to provide a first switch position wherein charging of the energy storage component using the microphone bias voltage via the microphone conductor is enabled, the select switch being configured provide a second switch position wherein charging of the energy storage component using the microphone bias voltage via the microphone conductor is disabled; and a mobile device and an application (app) executable in the mobile device to produce a switching tone on the audio signal conductor of the audio jack, the switching tone causing the select switch to transition to the first switch position or the second switch position. 120-. (canceled)21. A peripheral device comprising:a data-producing element;a microcontroller coupled to the data-producing element to receive data generated by the data-producing element, the microcontroller being further configured to encode the data into an audio band signal; andan adder to combine the encoded data with audio signals on a microphone line, the adder being further configured to transfer the combined audio signals to a mobile device via a microphone conductor of an audio jack.221. The peripheral device as claimed in claim wherein the data-producing element is a biometric sensor.231. The peripheral device as claimed in claim wherein the microcontroller being further configured to encode the data into an audio band signal using frequency-shift keying (FSK).241. The peripheral device as claimed in claim wherein the mobile device is a mobile phone.251. The peripheral device as claimed in claim further including:an energy storage component;a microphone using a microphone bias voltage; anda select switch being to the coupled to the energy storage ...

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Номер записи: 41
04-02-2016 дата публикации

Wireless headset having ear hook

Номер: US20160037248A1
Автор: Wang-Dong Cheng
Принадлежит: Dexin Corp

A wireless headset having ear hook includes a device body, a speaker, an electrical charger, a charger cover, and an ear hook. The speaker is coupled to the device body. The electrical charger is arranged in the device body, and the electrical charger is exposed from the device body. The charger cover is coupled to the device body and selectively covers the electrical charger. The ear hook is integrally formed with the charger cover. By the combination of the ear hook and the electrical cover, the amount of parts is reduced, and when not in use, the headset can be electrically charged by lifting the charger cover.

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Номер записи: 42
01-02-2018 дата публикации

New self-adaptive earcap

Номер: US20180035196A1
Автор: LIAO Jian, WANG Chao Sheng, YEUNG Siu Chung
Принадлежит:

A new self-adaptive earcap belonging t the technical field of headsets is provided, including an earcap body, wherein the earcap body is made of soft silicone materials. A small boss is provided on a top surface of the earcap body, and a built-in chamber for receiving an in-ear earphone is provided inside the earcap body. A large circular opening for inserting in the in-ear earphone is provided on a bottom of the earcap body; and a small circular opening for inserting in the in-ear earphone is provided on a top of the earcap body. An elastic chamber is provided on a top of the built-in chamber, and the elastic chamber is provided below the small boss. The whole body of the earcap is made of soft silicone material by integral forming and has good elastic performance. 19-. (canceled)10. A self-adaptive earcap , comprising: an earcap body , wherein the earcap body is made of elastic material; a mall boss is provided on a top surface of the earcap surface , a shape of a surface of the small boss is identical to a cavum conchae for matching and fitting with the earcap; a built-in chamber for receiving an in-ear earphone is provided inside the earcap body , a shape of an internal wall of the built-in chamber is identical to an external surface of a middle portion of the in-ear earphone for matching therewith; a large circular opening for inserting in the in-ear earphone is provided on a bottom of the earcap body , a small circular opening for inserting in a pipe of the in-ear earphone is provided on a top of the earcap body; the small circular opening is provided on an end portion of the small boss , a center vertical line of the small circular opening forms an included angle with a center vertical line of the large circular opening , both the large circular line and the small circular line is conducted with the built-in chamber , the in-ear earphone is inserted from the large circular opening upwardly to the built-in chamber , the pipe on a surface of the in-ear earphone ...

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Номер записи: 43
01-02-2018 дата публикации

Internal-External Speaker Headphones that Transform Into a Portable Sound System

Номер: US20180035197A1
Автор: Camello Michael Zachary, Einbinder Ohad, Strasberg Ira Laurie
Принадлежит: HEADBOX, LLC DBA BOOMPHONES

Combination headphones having internal speakers and external speakers. A controller allows for audio to be emitted from the internal speakers, the external speaker, or both. The headphones have earpieces detachably connected at opposing ends of a headpiece in such a way that the earpieces may be collapsed toward the headpiece and stacked onto each other. 1. An audio system , comprising:a headpiece;a pair of earpieces each earpiece having at least one internal speaker on one side and at least one external speaker on an opposite side;at least one audio signal input configured to receive an audio signal; anda sound distribution and control means;wherein the sound distribution and control means is configured to direct transmission of the audio signal to at least one of the internal speakers and the external speakers;wherein the earpieces are detachably connected to the headpiece; andwherein the connection of the earpieces to the headpieces allows for the earpieces to be collapsed inward toward the headpiece and such that the earpieces can be stacked upon each other.2. The audio system of claim 1 , further comprising a power switch and a battery.3. The audio system of claim 2 , wherein the power switch activates the battery.4. The audio system of claim 2 , wherein the battery is rechargeable.5. The audio system of claim 4 , further comprising a port.6. The audio system of claim 2 , further comprising: at least one LED lighting system.7. The audio system of claim 6 , wherein the at least one LED lighting system is configured to indicate different modes of the audio system.8. The audio system of claim 1 , further comprising: an amplification means configured to amplify an audio signal to the external speakers.9. The audio system of claim 1 , further comprising: an audio input for each earpiece.10. The audio system of claim l claim 1 , further comprising: at least one volume control.11. The audio system of claim 1 , further comprising: at least one 4-pin jack.12. The audio ...

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Номер записи: 44
01-02-2018 дата публикации

MONITORING AND HEARING AID HEADPHONE INTERCOM SYSTEM

Номер: US20180035207A1
Автор: HSU CHUNG-YEH
Принадлежит:

A monitoring and hearing aid headphone intercom system is revealed. The system includes one primary headphone, at least one secondary headphone and a terminal device. The primary headphone is disposed with a first Bluetooth module, a first ISM (Industrial Scientific Medical) module, a first microphone set, and a first wired connection module. The secondary headphone is arranged with a second Bluetooth module, a second ISM (Industrial Scientific Medical) module, and a second microphone set. The secondary headphone is connected to the primary headphone by the second ISM module while the terminal device is connected to either the primary headphone or the secondary headphone by a third Bluetooth module or an input cable. Thereby audio signals the primary headphone received are shared with the secondary headphone. Users of the primary headphone and the secondary headphone can interact with each other. 1. A monitoring and hearing aid headphone intercom system comprising:a primary headphone that is disposed with a first Bluetooth module, a first ISM (Industrial Scientific Medical) module, a first microphone set, and a first wired connection module;at least one secondary headphone that is arranged with a second Bluetooth module, a second ISM module, and a second microphone set; wherein the secondary headphone is connected to the primary headphone by the second ISM module; anda terminal device that is connected to either the primary headphone or the secondary headphone by a third Bluetooth module or an input cable.2. The system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the primary headphone and the secondary headphone further include a power supply module respectively; the power supply module uses a lithium battery or a solar cell as a power source.3. The system as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the lithium battery is charged via a USB port.4. The system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein frequency band of both the first ISM module and the second ISM module is 2.4 GHz band.5. The system as ...

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Номер записи: 45
17-02-2022 дата публикации

WIRELESS HEADSET

Номер: US20220053255A1
Автор: CLERC Bertrand, Xu Haowen, Zhang Ning, ZHAO Ying, ZHU XIN
Принадлежит:

A wireless headset includes a first headset part and a second headset part. The first headset part includes a first earplug, a battery box, and a first part of a cable control box. The first part of the cable control box includes a first interface, a first wireless chip configured to receive and send a wireless signal, and a processor configured to process the wireless signal. The battery box includes a first battery. The second headset part includes a second earplug and a second part of the cable control box, and the second part of the cable control box includes a second interface. The first interface is detachably connected to the second interface. When the first interface is electrically connected to the second interface, a data path is formed between the second earplug and the processor, and the first battery supplies power to the second earplug. 127-. (canceled)28. A wireless headset , comprising a first headset part and a second headset part , whereinthe first headset part comprises a first earplug, a battery box wiredly connected to the first earplug, and a first part of a cable control box wiredly connected to the battery box, wherein the first part of the cable control box comprises a first interface, a first wireless chip configured to receive and send a wireless signal, and a processor configured to process the wireless signal, and the battery box comprises a first battery; andthe second headset part comprises a second earplug and a second part of the cable control box wiredly connected to the second earplug, wherein the second part of the cable control box comprises a second interface;the first interface is detachably connected to the second interface;when the first interface is electrically connected to the second interface, a data path is formed between the second earplug and the processor of the first part of the cable control box, and the first battery supplies power to the second earplug; andthe first interface is configured to: when being detached ...

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Номер записи: 46
31-01-2019 дата публикации

HUMAN-EAR-WEARABLE APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD OF OPERATION

Номер: US20190037302A1
Автор: Barry Christopher Robert
Принадлежит:

Described is a human-ear-wearable apparatus having a housing, which contains electronic and auditory components for conveying sound into a human hear. An inflatable mounting system is configured to secure the housing to the human ear. The mounting system includes an elastomeric bladder configured to inflate into a customizable counterpart shape of portions of the user's Concha and Meatus areas of a particular user's ear. A pump, coupled to the housing, is configured to pass air through an opening in the housing to the elastomeric bladder. Inflation of the bladder, via the pump, is controllable by a user to form a customized fit of the mounting system's bladder to the Concha and Meatus areas of the user's ear. One or more speakers may be encased in the elastomeric bladder. For example, a dual-hybrid speaker arrangement is described with a cone speaker and a balanced-armature driver embedded in the bladder. 1. A human-ear-wearable apparatus , comprising:a housing configured to contain electronic and audio components;a mounting system configured to secure the housing to the human ear, the mounting system includes an elastomeric bladder configured to inflate into a customizable counterpart shape of areas of the Concha and Meatus of the human ear; anda pump, coupled to the housing, configured to pass air through an opening in the housing to the elastomeric bladder, wherein inflation of the bladder, via the pump, is controllable by a user to form a customized fit of the mounting system's bladder to the Concha and Meatus areas of the user's ear.2. The human-ear-wearable apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the housing includes a proximal-side cover configured to rest against the external human ear; and wherein the elastomeric bladder claim 1 , is disposed at least partially in the housing claim 1 , wherein the elastomeric bladder has outer walls configured to form:(a) a finger-like projectile that extends through an opening in the proximal-side cover in response to air pumped ...

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Номер записи: 47
07-02-2019 дата публикации

APPARATUS FOR DETACHABLY ENGAGING WIRELESS HEADSETS

Номер: US20190038009A1
Автор: LIM Chong Shyh
Принадлежит: SALUTICA ALLIED SOLUTIONS SDN. BHD.

The present invention relates to an apparatus for detachably engaging wireless headsets (), and more particularly to detachably engage with individual wireless earpiece modules. Accordingly, the apparatus includes: a) a neck-band or neck-loop module () with at least one battery pack (); b) at least one earpiece holders (); wherein the at least one earpiece holder () is adapted to be detachably engaged with at least one wireless earpiece module (); and wherein the at least one battery pack () of the neck-band or neck-loop module () is configured to supply power to the at least one wireless earpiece module () via the at least one earpiece holder (). 1100. An apparatus for detachably engaging wireless headsets () , the apparatus includes:{'b': 110', '112, 'a) a neck-band or neck-loop module () with at least one battery pack ();'}{'b': '116', 'b) at least one earpiece holder ();'}{'b': 116', '120', '120', '110', '120', '110', '120', '116', '116, 'wherein the at least one earpiece holder () is adapted to be detachably engaged with at least one wireless earpiece module () to facilitate an user: i) to independently wear the wireless earpiece module () without the neck-band or neck-loop module (); ii) to wear the wireless earpiece module () together with the neck-band or neck-loop module (), either by attaching the wireless earpiece module () to the earpiece holder () for convenient stow-away or for the “on-the-go” battery charging purpose; iii) to attach the earpiece holder () to one another to form a complete loop and to be worn as neck-band or neck-loop headset; and'}{'b': 112', '110', '120', '116, 'wherein the at least one battery pack () of the neck-band or neck-loop module () is configured to supply power and to charge the at least one wireless earpiece module () via the at least one earpiece holder ().'}2110114116112. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the neck-band or neck-loop module () is made of flexible cord with built-in cable wires () for connecting ...

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Номер записи: 48
06-02-2020 дата публикации

WEARABLE APPARATUS FOR WIRED OR WIRELESS CHARGING OF AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE

Номер: US20200037674A1
Автор: BOBER Wieslaw, BRENGEL Matthew
Принадлежит:

A wearable electronic device is provided that includes a battery, at least one solar panel configured to charge the battery, an output charger connected through a wire to the out least one solar panel, and a controller configured to charge an external electronic device through the output charger. 1. A wearable electronic device comprising:a battery;at least one solar panel configured to charge the battery;an output charger connected through a wire to the at least one solar panel; anda controller configured to charge an external electronic device through the output charger.2. The wearable electronic device of claim 1 , further comprising wearable headphones or ear pods claim 1 , including at least one speaker.3. The wearable electronic device of claim 2 , wherein the controller is further configured to receive and output audio information through the at least one speaker.4. The wearable electronic device of claim 3 , wherein the controller is further configured to simultaneously charge the external electronic device through the output charger and output the audio information through the at least one speaker.5. The wearable electronic device of claim 3 , further comprising at least one button to control a playback mode of the at least one speaker.6. The wearable electronic device of claim 2 , wherein the output charger is a wireless output charger claim 2 , and the controller is further configured to wirelessly charge the external electronic device through the wireless output charger.7. The wearable electronic device of claim 6 , wherein the controller is further configured to wirelessly receive and output audio information through the at least one speaker.8. The wearable electronic device of claim 7 , wherein the controller is further configured to simultaneously wirelessly charge the external electronic device through the wireless output charger and wirelessly output the received audio information through the at least one speaker.9. The wearable electronic device of ...

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Номер записи: 49
04-02-2021 дата публикации

EAR-WORN DEVICE

Номер: US20210037301A1
Автор: DEAME Donovan, Jossem Adam Abraham, Kwon Dae Il, Martin Lea, Minarsch Stephen John, Moak Joseph B., Quaglia Francesca Alyssum, Sarcia Sam Rhea, Satzger Douglas B., Willis Benjamin S.
Принадлежит: Human, Incorporated

Various embodiments provide for an improved ear-worn device for attaching the ear-worn device to an ear of a user using a hooking body. The hooking body may be secured to the user's ear. In some embodiments, a device body may be coupled to the hooking body via a hinge. The device body may be moved (relative to the hooking body) using the hinge to cause the ear-worn device to transition from a closed configuration to an open configuration, and vice versa. 1. An ear-worn device for coupling to an ear of a user , comprising:a device body;a hooking body; anda hinge coupled to the device body and the hooking body; the hinge is configured such that a rotational axis of the hinge is askew from a three-dimensional orientation of the device body and a three-dimensional orientation of the hooking body;', 'relative to the hooking body, a first position of the device body while the ear-worn device is in a closed configuration differs from a second position of the device body while the ear-worn device is in an open configuration along three directional axes; and', 'relative to the hinge, the first position of the device body while the ear-worn device is in a closed configuration differs from the second position of the device body while the ear-worn device is in an open configuration along two directional axes., 'wherein2. The ear-worn device of claim 1 , wherein the hinge comprises a torsion spring that biases the device body towards the hooking body.3. The ear-worn device of claim 1 , wherein the hooking body and the device body are collectively configured to apply a compressive force to a posterior portion of the ear when moving the ear-worn device from the open configuration toward the closed configuration.4. The ear-worn device of claim 1 , wherein transitioning the ear-worn device from the open configuration to the closed configuration while the ear-worn device is secured to the ear causes a mid-ear portion of the device body to move proximate to an interior portion of the ...

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Номер записи: 50
04-02-2021 дата публикации

EARBUD STABILITY ANCHOR FEATURE

Номер: US20210037303A1
Автор: Grinker Scott C., Stanley Craig M., Trainer Glenn K.
Принадлежит: Apple Inc.

An earbud design is disclosed that is configured to sit securely within an ear of a user. The earbud can be secured within the ear by an anchoring feature formed from an elastomeric material. The anchoring feature has a size and shape in accordance with an interior geometry of an ear of a user. Because the anchoring feature positions the earbud with respect to the ear, geometries of the earbud can be focused upon audio performance and/or device aesthetics. In some embodiments, the earbud housing can have a linear design which allows an audio driver within the earbud housing to be positioned close to an opening defined by the earbud housing. In this way, acoustic degradation associated with a long audio path from the audio driver to the opening can be avoided. 1. An earbud , comprising:an anchoring feature defining a channel extending from a first end of the anchoring feature to a second end of the anchoring feature, the anchoring feature being sized to be secured within an ear of a user;an earbud housing comprising a speaker housing, wherein the speaker housing includes a central section disposed between opposing first and second faces of the earbud housing and a nozzle protruding from the first face of the earbud housing and defining an audio exit opening, the central section including a portion disposed within the channel defined by the anchoring feature and a locking feature engageable with the anchoring feature; andan audio driver disposed within the speaker housing and aligned to emit sound through the audio exit opening.2. The earbud of claim 1 , wherein the locking feature is a protrusion extending from the central section of the earbud housing and configured to engage with a recess defined by the anchoring feature.3. The earbud of claim 1 , wherein the nozzle extends away from the earbud housing at an angle between 20 and 25 degrees.4. The earbud of claim 1 , wherein the audio exit opening has a first diameter and the central section has a second diameter ...

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Номер записи: 51
04-02-2021 дата публикации

Wireless Earbud Charging

Номер: US20210037306A1
Автор: Lehnert Hilmar
Принадлежит:

Examples described herein relate to a charging system for wireless earbuds involving charging adapters that are attachable to the wireless earbuds. In some implementations, the charging adapter is attachable to an external surface of an earbud using a magnetic or mechanical interface that align electrodes of the charging adapter with electrodes on the wireless headset, allowing an internal battery of the earbud to draw current and charge from the charging adapter while the earbud is in-ear. Then, when the internal battery is and recharged using a charging case or wall charger, the charging adapter can be detached from the earbud. 1. A system comprising:a first charging adapter comprising one or more adapter batteries; and a first IEEE 802.15-compatible interface;', 'a first internal battery;', 'a first audio driver;', a first portion insertable into a first ear canal, the first portion carrying the first audio driver; and', 'a second portion carrying a magnetic interface that includes one or more magnets that (i) attach the first charging adapter externally to the housing of the first earbud and (ii) align electrodes of the first charging adapter to electrodes of the magnetic interface; and, 'a housing carrying the first IEEE 802.15-compatible interface and the first internal battery, wherein the housing of the first earbud comprises, detecting attachment of the first charging adapter to the magnetic interface; and', 'based on detecting that the first charging adapter is attached to the magnetic interface, causing the first internal battery to charge from the first charging adapter, wherein charging the first internal battery comprises drawing current from the one or more adapter batteries of the first charging adapter via the electrodes of the magnetic connection interface and the electrodes of the first charging adapter., 'a first controller carried in the housing of the first earbud and configured to perform functions comprising], 'a first earbud, the first ...

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Номер записи: 52
04-02-2021 дата публикации

SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE PACKAGE AND ACOUSTIC DEVICE INCLUDING THE SAME

Номер: US20210037307A1
Автор: HUANG Ming-Tau
Принадлежит: ADVANCED SEMICONDUCTOR ENGINEERING, INC.

A wireless earphone comprises a battery, a speaker and a chamber/space. The battery has a first surface, a second surface opposite the first surface, and a third surface extended between the first surface and the second surface. The battery is disconnected from any protecting circuits. The speaker is disposed adjacent to the first surface of the battery. The chamber/space is defined by the battery and the speaker. The chamber/space is devoid of any electronic component. 1. A wireless earphone , comprising:a battery having a first surface, a second surface opposite the first surface, and a third surface extended between the first surface and the second surface, wherein the battery is disconnected from any protecting circuits;a speaker disposed adjacent to the first surface of the battery; anda chamber defined by the battery and the speaker.2. The wireless earphone of claim 1 , further comprising a semiconductor device package disposed adjacent to the second surface or the third surface of the battery.3. The wireless earphone of claim 2 , further comprising a housing encapsulating the battery claim 2 , the speaker and the semiconductor device package claim 2 , wherein the semiconductor device package is disposed between the housing and the second surface or the third surface of the battery.4. The wireless earphone of claim 3 , further comprising a connector electrically connected to the semiconductor device package claim 3 , the battery and the speaker claim 3 , wherein the connector includes a flexible print circuit.5. The wireless earphone of claim 4 , further comprising a first sensor disposed on the connector and locating between the housing and the third surface of the battery claim 4 , wherein the first sensor and the connector are disposed within the housing.6. The wireless earphone of claim 4 , further comprising a second sensor disposed on the connector and locating between the housing and the first surface of the battery claim 4 , wherein the second sensor ...

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Номер записи: 53
04-02-2021 дата публикации

HEADPHONES AND HEADPHONE SYSTEMS

Номер: US20210037309A1
Автор: Fielder Louis D., Michaelian Peter, Saule Lucas E., Selfe Gareth James, Weisman Richard Louis, Wiggins Daniel Corey
Принадлежит:

Some headphone systems include two ear cups, a headband assembly, an interface system and a control system. Each ear cup may include an ear cup enclosure, an ear pad assembly, a speaker system and a hinge assembly. The hinge assembly may be disposed within the ear cup enclosure such that it is not visible from outside the ear cup. The headband assembly may connect with each of the ear cups via the hinge assembly. The interface system may include at least one interface and a plurality of input source buttons disposed on at least one of the ear cups. Each of the input source buttons may be configured for selecting a source of audio data received via the at least one interface. The control system may be configured for controlling the speaker system to reproduce audio data received via the interface and selected by one of the input source buttons. 1. A headphone system , comprising: an ear cup enclosure;', 'an ear pad assembly;', 'a hinge assembly disposed within the ear cup enclosure such that the hinge assembly is not visible from the exterior of the ear cup; and', 'a speaker system including at least one speaker;, 'two ear cups, each ear cup comprisinga headband assembly configured for connecting with each of the ear cups, via the hinge assembly; at least one interface; and', 'a plurality of input source buttons disposed on at least one of the ear cups, each of the input source buttons configured for selecting a corresponding source of audio data received via the at least one interface; and, 'an interface system, comprisinga control system configured for controlling the speaker system of each ear cup to reproduce the audio data received via the interface and selected by one of the input source buttons.2. The headphone system of claim 1 , wherein the hinge assembly of each ear cup is configured to pivot the ear cup around two axes.3. The headphone system of claim 1 , wherein the hinge assembly of each ear cup is configured to return the ear cup to a rest position ...

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Номер записи: 54
04-02-2021 дата публикации

Charging and Drying Station for Hearing Aid Device

Номер: US20210037327A1
Автор: AYACHE Jamal M., LEE Peter
Принадлежит:

A charging and drying station includes a main casing having a receiving cavity, a drying arrangement and a charger accommodation arrangement. The charger accommodation arrangement includes a utility platform securely mounted on the main casing. The utility platform has a through charger accommodating slot, wherein the charger accommodating slot is shaped and sized to fittedly accommodate at least the charging terminal of the hearing aid charger when the hearing aid charger is detachably accommodated in the receiving cavity, so that the hearing aid device is capable of being disposed on the utility platform for being simultaneously recharged and dried by the hearing aid charger and the drying arrangement respectively. 1. (canceled)2. A charging and drying station for a hearing aid charger having a charging terminal to charge a hearing aid device which comprises a housing and an earplug , said charging and drying station comprising:a main casing having a receiving cavity;a drying arrangement accommodated in said receiving cavity, said drying arrangement comprising at least one of an air dryer and a thermal dryer mounted in said receiving cavity for drying said hearing aid device; anda charger accommodation arrangement, which comprises a utility platform mounted on said main casing, said utility platform having a through charger accommodating slot, wherein said charger accommodating slot is shaped and sized to fittedly accommodate at least said charging terminal of said hearing aid charger when said hearing aid charger is detachably accommodated in said receiving cavity, so that said hearing aid device is capable of being disposed on said utility platform for being simultaneously recharged and dried by said hearing aid charger and said drying arrangement respectively,wherein said utility platform further comprises a through dryer slot formed adjacent to said through charger accommodating slot, while said drying arrangement further comprises a supporting tray mounted on ...

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Номер записи: 55
09-02-2017 дата публикации

TRANSPORT AND/OR STORAGE CONTAINER FOR RECHARGEABLE WIRELESS EARPHONES

Номер: US20170040833A1
Автор: Castillo Armando, Wilhelmsen Sven
Принадлежит:

The invention concerns a transport and/or storage container with integrated charging function for rechargeable wireless earphones comprising a container housing, at least one receiving unit for at least partially receiving a rechargeable wireless earphone, and an electrical container charging contact for connecting the transport and/or storage container to an electrical energy source, wherein the receiving unit has an electrical coupling contact cooperating with an electrical earphone charging contact of a rechargeable wireless earphone when it is placed in the receiving unit for recharging and wherein the electrical container charging contact and the electrical coupling contact are in the form of mutually complementary electrical contacts. 1. A container with integrated charging function for charging a pair of two chargeable wireless earphones , each of those two wireless earphones having an electrical earphone-charging socket , the container comprising:a container housing;two receiving units for at least partially receiving the two chargeable wireless earphones;a chargeable battery unit for storing electrical energy;an electrical container-charging socket disposed on an exterior of the container housing for connecting the container to an electrical energy source;a charging unit for charging the two chargeable wireless earphones; andtwo electrical contact units, each disposed on an interior portion of one of the two receiving units for connecting the two chargeable wireless earphones to the container,wherein each of the electrical contact units cooperates in such a way with the electrical earphone-charging socket of one of the two chargeable wireless earphones that electrical energy can be transmitted into the two chargeable wireless earphones when the two chargeable wireless earphones are inserted into the two receiving units for charging purposes, andwherein the charging unit is configured for using the electrical energy stored in the chargeable battery unit for ...

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Номер записи: 56
08-02-2018 дата публикации

WEARABLE DEVICE FOR LISTENING TO SOUND

Номер: US20180041826A1
Автор: Toosi Hamid, Toosi Vahid
Принадлежит: PUGZ GEAR AB

There is provided a wearable device for listening to sound comprising two in-ear earbuds capable of reproducing sound, where said two in-ear earbuds are attached to each other with a cord, said cord comprising cable parts with leads for powering the device and for transmitting signals, the length of said cord being adapted to reach around the back of the neck of a user of the device, said device having a wireless connection unit, where the wireless connection unit is capable of receiving a wireless digital signal and provide a wire bound signal to the two in-ear earbuds for reproducing sound in the earbuds, said device having a battery and a charging interface for connecting a charging cable for charging the battery, characterized in that said charging interface is located on the cord. 1. Wearable device for listening to sound , the device comprising:a first in-ear earbud configured to reproduce sound; anda second in-ear earbud configured to reproduce sound, wherein said first and said second in-ear earbuds are attached to each other with a cord,wherein said device having a wireless connection unit configured to receive a wireless digital signal and provide a wire bound signal to the first and second in-ear earbuds for reproducing sound in the first and second in-ear earbuds, andwherein said device having a battery and a charging interface for reversibly connecting a charging cable for charging the battery.2. The wearable device according to claim 1 , wherein the distance from the charging interface to the first earbud is from 120 mm to 200 mm.3. The wearable device according to claim 1 , wherein the distance from the charging interface to the first earbud is from 140 mm to 180 mm.4. The wearable device according to claim 1 , wherein the first and second in-ear earbuds do not cease to emit sound when the charging cable is connected to the charging interface.5. The wearable device according to claim 1 , wherein a charging cable can be reversibly attached to the ...

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Номер записи: 57
24-02-2022 дата публикации

MOBILE DEVICE AND OPERATING METHOD THEREOF

Номер: US20220060033A1
Автор: BANG Sangun, HEO Woonhyung, KIM Dongjo, KIM Dongjoon, LEE Jinsoo, Lee Sungeun, LEE YoungSoo, OH Duseung
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

A mobile system includes a first mobile device configured to output a signal having a level less than or equal to a reference level on the basis of a charged state of a battery in the first mobile device and a second mobile device configured to receive the signal and to selectively provide power to the first mobile device on the basis of a duration time for which a level of the signal is maintained to be less than or equal to the reference level and a toggle time for which the signal is toggled. 1. A mobile system comprising:a first mobile device configured to output a signal having a level less than or equal to a reference level on the basis of a charged state of a battery in the first mobile device; anda second mobile device configured to receive the signal and to selectively provide power to the first mobile device on the basis of a duration time for which a level of the signal is maintained to be less than or equal to the reference level and a toggle time for which the signal is toggled.2. The mobile system of claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , when the duration time is longer than a first reference time claim 1 , the second mobile device is configured to determine the charged state of the battery as a fully-charged state claim 1 ,when the toggle time is longer than a second reference time, the second mobile device is configured to determine the charged state of the battery as an over-discharged state,when the charged state of the battery is the fully-charged state, the second mobile device is configured to cut off power provided to the first mobile device, andwhen the charged state of the battery is the over-discharged state, the second mobile device is configured to provide power to the first mobile device.3. The mobile system of claim 2 , wherein the first mobile device comprises:a protection circuit module configured to, when a charged voltage of the battery drops below a reference voltage, perform an over-discharge protection function; anda first power management ...

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Номер записи: 58
24-02-2022 дата публикации

Bluetooth earphone system, and earphone case for storing and charging Bluetooth earphones

Номер: US20220060809A1
Автор: Lin Hou-Wei, LIN YING-TSUNG
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An earphone case for storing and charging Bluetooth (BT) earphones includes: an earphone container for accommodating a pair of BT earphones; a BT circuit for communicating with the pair of BT earphones through BT communication after the pair of BT earphones is taken out; a microphone for receiving outside sound to generate a microphone signal after the pair of BT earphones is taken out; an audio circuit for generating an audio signal according to the microphone signal and providing the audio signal for the pair of BT earphones through the BT circuit in a predetermined mode; a user interface for generating a control signal according to user control after the pair of BT earphones is taken out, and providing the control signal for the pair of BT earphones through the BT circuit; and a control circuit for controlling the interaction between the earphone case and the pair of BT earphones. 1. A Bluetooth (BT) earphone system , comprising:a pair of BT earphones; andan earphone case for storing and charging the pair of BT earphones, the earphone case comprising:an earphone container for accommodating the pair of BT earphones, the earphone container including multiple case terminals configured to be coupled to multiple earphone terminals of the pair of BT earphones;a rechargeable battery;a charging circuit configured to charge the pair of BT earphones with power of the rechargeable battery when the earphone container accommodates the pair of BT earphones;a BT circuit configured to be paired with the pair of BT earphones when the earphone container accommodates the pair of BT earphones, and further configured to communicate with the pair of BT earphones through BT communication after the pair of BT earphones is taken out from the earphone container;a microphone circuit configured to receive outside sound and thereby generate a microphone signal after the pair of BT earphones is taken out from the earphone container;an audio circuit configured to generate an audio signal ...

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Номер записи: 59
07-02-2019 дата публикации

Electronic headphone

Номер: US20190045290A1
Автор: Kimble Kevin, Stewart Weylin
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An electronic headphone band with waterproofed electronic components is disclosed. The headphone band is suitable to be used in any kind of activity, including water activities. 1. An electronic headphone device comprising:an elastic headband having an inner surface and an outer surface, and at least one pocket;a headphone having two earpieces having speakers with connection to short range wireless communication receiver; anda waterproofed user interface for controlling the receiver;wherein the earpieces and the wireless communication receiver locate in. waterproof casings inside the at least one pocket, and wherein the user interface is attached onto the outer surface of the headband.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the waterproof casings are made of rubber or silicone.3. The device of claim 1 , wherein a water-resistant strip is attached onto the inner surface of the head band and wiring between the earpieces and the receiver locate underneath the strip.4. The device of claim 3 , wherein the wiring is waterproofed by silicone.5. The device of claim 1 , wherein there is one pocket for each earpiece and the pockets locate on the inner surface of the headband and have two overlapping flaps to close the pocket.6. The device of claim 1 , wherein there is one pocket formed in between the inner and outer surface of the headband claim 1 , and wherein the pocket is closeable with a so zipper or hook and loop fabric.7. The device of claim 1 , wherein the short-range communication receiver and user interface are attached to each other and locate in a rubber casing.8. The device of claim 1 , wherein the earpieces claim 1 , the receiver and the user interface are waterproofed with silicone.9. The device of claim 1 , wherein the user interface is attached onto the outer surface of the headband by gluing or sewing.10. An electronic headphone device comprising:a headband made of elastic water-resistant material and having an outer layer and an inner layer, and a pocket ...

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Номер записи: 60
18-02-2016 дата публикации

THERMAL POWERED WEARABLE DEVICE

Номер: US20160050479A1
Автор: ANDERSON Jeff
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Embodiments disclosed herein generally relate to electronics powered by thermal energy. More particularly, embodiments of the present disclosure relate to wireless headphones that are powered by thermoelectric generators. One embodiment provides a wireless headphone having a wireless audio device capable of generating an acoustic output from signals received through a wireless communication link, and a thermoelectric generator assembly configured to provide electrical power to the wireless audio device. 1. A device for providing information to a user , comprising:a wireless audio device capable of generating an acoustic output from signals received through a wireless communication link; anda thermoelectric generator assembly configured to provide electrical power to the wireless audio device when a portion of the thermoelectric generator assembly is disposed over or in contact with a portion of the user.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the wireless audio device comprises:a transceiver capable of establishing the wireless communication link; andone or more speakers.3. The device of claim 1 , wherein the thermoelectric generator assembly comprises:a thermoelectric generating part having a first side and a second side, wherein the thermoelectric generating part generates electrical energy when a temperature difference is created between the first side and the second side.4. The device of claim 3 , wherein the thermoelectric generator assembly further comprises:a first thermal conductor attached to the first side of the thermoelectric generating part, wherein the first thermal conductor forms a first surface positioned to contact a body part of a user; anda second thermal conductor attached to the second side of the thermoelectric generating part, wherein the second thermal conductor forms a second surface positioned to face an ambient environment when in use.5. The device of claim 3 , wherein the first side of the thermoelectric generating part is exposed to an ...

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Номер записи: 61
18-02-2021 дата публикации

WIRELESS HEADPHONE SYSTEM, WIRELESS HEADPHONE, AND BASE

Номер: US20210051388A1
Автор: Lin Xiaosheng, Lu Rongfu, Zeng Chaofan
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A wireless headphone system, a wireless headphone, and a base. The wireless headphone system includes the wireless headphone and the base. The base includes a base RXD wire, a base TXD wire, a base connection wire, and a base triode; and the wireless headphone includes a wireless headphone RXD wire, a wireless headphone TXD wire, a wireless headphone connection wire, and a wireless headphone transistor. The base RXD wire and the base TXD wire are connected together through the base transistor and led out through the base connection wire. The wireless headphone RXD wire and the wireless headphone TXD wire are connected together through the wireless headphone transistor and led out through the wireless headphone connection wire. When the headphone is charged on the base, two-way communication between the headphone and the base can still be implemented while maintaining the existing three-wire design. 1. A wireless headphone system , comprising a wireless headphone and a base , whereinthe base comprises a base power wire, a base ground wire, a base RXD wire, a base TXD wire, a base connection wire, a base transistor, a base power supply, a first base contact, a second base contact, a third base contact, a first resistor, and a second resistor;the base RXD wire is connected to a collector of the base transistor; an emitter of the base transistor is connected to the base TXD wire; a base of the base transistor is connected to one terminal of the first resistor; the other terminal of the first resistor is connected to the base power supply; one terminal of the second resistor is connected to the base power supply, and the other terminal of the second resistor is connected to the collector of the base transistor; the base power wire is connected to the first base contact; the base ground wire is connected to the second base contact; one end of the base connection wire is connected to the collector of the base transistor, and the other end of the base connection wire is ...

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Номер записи: 62
16-02-2017 дата публикации

Headset Connector

Номер: US20170048604A1
Автор: Hankey M. Evans, Lim Way Chet, Prest Christopher D., Sanford Emery A.
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Headset assemblies and headset connectors are provided. Headset connectors can include a magnetic mating face and a plurality of electrical contacts disposed within the mating face. Engaging assemblies and engaging connectors are also provided. The engaging connectors can include a housing having a mating side, a magnetic array structure, and a plurality of spring biased contact members. The magnetic array structure can be fixed within the housing and house a plurality of spring biased contact members. The spring biased contact members can include tips that extend out of the mating side. The tips can electrically couple with electrical contacts in a headset connector. 135-. (canceled)36. A headset comprising:a housing;a speaker;an earpiece acoustically coupled to the speaker;a battery positioned within the housing; andbattery charging circuitry positioned within the housing and configured to wirelessly receive electrical power from a charger to charge the battery.37. The headset of further comprising a magnetic structure within the housing and configured to magnetically couple the headset to the charger.38. The headset of wherein the magnetic structure comprises an array of magnetic components.39. The headset of wherein:the housing defines a mating surface configured to couple to a charging region of the charger; andthe magnetic structure is positioned within the housing and proximate the mating surface.40. The headset of wherein the mating surface is operative to couple to the charging region of the charger in at least two interface orientations.41. The headset of wherein the earpiece is the primary support mechanism for securing the headset to a user.42. The headset of wherein the housing is configured to protrude at least partially into an opening in the charger.43. A headset system comprising: a housing;', 'an audio component positioned within the housing; and', 'power receiving circuitry positioned within the housing; and, 'a headset comprising a housing ...

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Номер записи: 63
16-02-2017 дата публикации

METHOD, APPARATUS, AND SYSTEM FOR SUPPLYING POWER TO ACTIVE NOISE REDUCTION HEADSET

Номер: US20170048605A1
Автор: JIANG Hai, KOU Depeng, KUANG Huogen, PENG Zhonghui
Принадлежит: Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.

Embodiments of the present invention relate to the field of electronic products and provide a method, an apparatus, and a system for supplying power to an active noise reduction headset, which can resolve a problem that a power supply operation of the active noise reduction headset is highly complex. The method for supplying power to an active noise reduction headset includes: receiving a signal of first voltage transmitted by a terminal; processing the signal of the first voltage to obtain a signal of second voltage, where the second voltage is less than the first voltage, and the signal of the second voltage is transmitted to a noise reduction chip of the active noise reduction headset, so that the noise reduction chip of the active noise reduction headset obtains the signal of the second voltage to implement a noise reduction function. 1. A method for supplying power to an active noise reduction headset , wherein the active noise reduction headset is connected to a terminal , and the method comprises:receiving, by the active noise reduction headset, a signal that is of first voltage and that is transmitted by the terminal; andprocessing, by the active noise reduction headset, the signal of the first voltage to obtain a signal of second voltage, wherein the second voltage is less than the first voltage, andthe signal of the second voltage is transmitted to a noise reduction chip of the active noise reduction headset, so that the noise reduction chip of the active noise reduction headset obtains the signal of the second voltage to implement a noise reduction function; whereinthe receiving the signal that is of the first voltage and that is transmitted by the terminal comprises:receiving, by the active noise reduction headset by using a microphone cable of the active noise reduction headset, the signal of the first voltage transmitted by the terminal.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the processing claim 1 , by the active noise reduction headset claim 1 , ...

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Номер записи: 64
13-02-2020 дата публикации

Electronic Hearing Protector With Switchable Electrical Contacts

Номер: US20200046564A1
Автор: Albean David L.
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The present application relates to a battery-powered electronic device, such as an electronic hearing protector, with switchable electrical contacts. The device includes a housing enclosing the battery and an electronics assembly. The electronics assembly is powered by the battery, and the electronics assembly comprises a processor controlled by updatable software. The device further includes a first electrical contact that is a ground line; a second electrical contact that is a data programming line in a first state, and that is a charging voltage line in a second state; and a third electrical contact that is a clock line in a first state, and that is a charge enable line in the second state. The first, second and third electrical contacts are accessible from outside the housing. A switch enclosed by the housing changes the second electrical contact between the first state and the second state. 1. An electronic device comprising:a battery;an electronics assembly, powered by the battery, wherein the battery and the electronics assembly are enclosed by a housing;a plurality of electronic contacts, wherein one of the plurality of electronic contacts is a switchable electronic contact; andwherein one of the plurality of electronic contacts is a ground line.2. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the switchable electronic contact is configured to switch between a charging state and a programming state.3. The electronic device of claim 2 , wherein the switchable electronic contact is either a charging voltage line or a charge enable line in the charging state.4. The electronic device of claim 2 , wherein the switchable electronic contact is either a data programming line or a clock line in the programming state.5. The electronic device of claim 2 , wherein the switchable electronic contact is a first switchable contact claim 2 , and wherein the electronic device also comprises a second switchable contact claim 2 , and wherein the first switchable contact switches ...

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Номер записи: 65
15-02-2018 дата публикации

Inflatable Speaker

Номер: US20180048949A1
Автор: SongPing Chen
Принадлежит: Seksun Corp ltd

An inflatable speaker includes a collapsible inflatable housing and a loudspeaker, the collapsible housing includes a circumferential side wall, a first end wall, a second end wall, and a valve for inflating the collapsible inflatable housing, wherein the first end wall includes a first inner layer, a first outer layer, and a speaker support plate between them provided with an audio transmission inner sound hole, the first outer layer is provided with an outer sound hole. The loudspeaker is positioned between the first inner layer and speaker support plate, a waterproof ventilated acoustic membrane is placed to cover the loudspeaker frame, a first waterproof adhesive permanently binds the waterproof ventilated acoustic membrane and speaker support plate together, and a second waterproof adhesive permanently binds the edge portion of the outer sound hole and speaker support plate together, thus, giving the inflatable speaker a higher level of protection.

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Номер записи: 66
23-02-2017 дата публикации

EARPHONES WITH BIOMETRIC SENSORS

Номер: US20170049335A1
Автор: DUDDY STEPHEN
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Earphones with biometric sensors are disclosed. In addition to wirelessly receiving audio data for playback, the disclosed earphones collect the user's biometric data such as heartrate data and movement data, and wirelessly transmit the biometric data to a computing device for processing and user-interaction using an activity tracking application. The biometric earphones may include a battery; a circuit board electrically coupled to the battery; a processor electrically coupled to the circuit board; a pair of earphones; a controller; and a cable electrically coupling the earphones to the controller. One of the earphones includes an optical heartrate sensor electrically coupled to the processor, and protruding from a side of the earphone proximal to an interior side of a user's ear when the earphone is worn; and a motion sensor electrically coupled to the processor. The processor processes electronic input signals from the motion sensor and the optical heartrate sensor. 1. An activity monitoring device , comprising:a battery;a circuit board electrically coupled to the battery;a first processor electrically coupled to the circuit board; ["an optical heartrate sensor electrically coupled to the first processor, and protruding from a side of the earphone proximal to an interior side of a user's ear when the earphone is worn; and", 'a motion sensor electrically coupled to the first processor, wherein the first processor is configured to process electronic input signals from the motion sensor and the optical heartrate sensor;, 'a pair of earphones comprising speakers, at least one of the earphones comprisinga controller; anda cable electrically coupling the left and rights earphones to the controller.2. The activity monitoring device of claim 1 , further comprising:a second processor electrically coupled to the circuit board and configured to process electronic input signals carrying audio data; anda wireless transmitter.3. The activity monitoring device of claim 1 , ...

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Номер записи: 67
03-03-2022 дата публикации

RAPID-CHARGING WEARABLE WIRELESS DEVICE

Номер: US20220069620A1
Автор: Su David Kuochieh, Zargari Masoud
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A wearable wireless device includes a wireless transceiver coupled to a first antenna, an energy harvester coupled to a second antenna, and a supercapacitor coupled to the energy harvester. The wireless transceiver may be configured to receive a first wireless signal from a paired wireless communication device via the first antenna. The energy harvester may be configured to convert radio-frequency (RF) energy received by the second antenna into a charge. In some instances, the energy harvester may be further configured to charge the supercapacitor in response to a presence of the RF energy. The supercapacitor may be configured to store the charge converted by the energy harvester and provide power to the wireless transceiver. In some instances, the supercapacitor may be further configured to power one or more electronic components of the wearable wireless device with the stored charge. 1. A wearable wireless device comprising:a wireless transceiver coupled to a first antenna of the wearable wireless device, the wireless transceiver configured to receive a first wireless signal from a paired wireless communication device via the first antenna;an energy harvester coupled to a second antenna of the wearable wireless device, the energy harvester configured to convert radio-frequency (RF) energy received by the second antenna into a charge; anda supercapacitor coupled to the energy harvester, the supercapacitor configured to store the charge converted by the energy harvester.2. The wearable wireless device of claim 1 , wherein the supercapacitor is further configured to power one or more electronic components of the wearable wireless device with the stored charge.3. The wearable wireless device of claim 1 , wherein the supercapacitor is further configured to receive a full charge from an external power source within ten seconds.4. The wearable wireless device of claim 1 , further comprising:a first audio transducer coupled to the wireless transceiver, the first audio ...

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Номер записи: 68
03-03-2022 дата публикации

Enclosure Wireless Charging

Номер: US20220069626A1
Автор: Teply Tomas
Принадлежит:

A system and method for wireless charging a wireless earbud. The wireless earbud having a body that includes a passive magnetic shield and a coil. The coil is wound around a portion of the body comprising the passive magnetic shielding. The wireless earbud receiving wireless energy in response to the placement of the body within an electromagnetic field, which results in the charging of a battery of the wireless earbud.

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Номер записи: 69
03-03-2022 дата публикации

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR COMMUNICATING WITH DEVICE CASES

Номер: US20220070642A1
Автор: Elliot Michael W., Gudell Marc Nicolas, Kontopidis George, Young Douglas Warren
Принадлежит: Bose Corporation

An audio system and method for establishing wireless data connections between a case and at least one wearable audio device is provided. The audio system can establish a first wireless data connection between the case and the wearable audio device and establish a second wireless data connection between the case and the internet. The case, in addition to electrical energy storage capacity or battery bank capabilities, can directly communicate with the internet to receive update data directly from a remote server and can pass on update data to wearable audio devices without the need for a peripheral device such as a smart phone or tablet operating an affiliated software application. The audio system provided allows for information, data, and functionality to be passed between the wearable audio devices and cloud-based services, via the case, including social networking, messaging, music services, news, entertainment, and Voice-Over-Internet-Protocol (VOIP) communication services.

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Номер записи: 70
14-02-2019 дата публикации

IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE COMPRISING A WIRELESS TRANSCUTANEOUS LINK

Номер: US20190051988A1
Автор: BERN Bengt
Принадлежит: OTICON MEDICAL A/S

According to an embodiment, a medical device is disclosed. The medical device includes an external unit and an implantable unit. The external unit includes an electronic unit operationally coupled to a transmitter coil that is configured transmit power and/or data signal over a wireless transcutaneous link, a coil unit comprising a loop structure with the transmitter coil being wound around and along at least a part of length of the loop structure, and a fixation unit configured to attach the loop structure to a user's body i) proximal to an implantable receiver coil that is configured to be implanted within a body part, and ii) around a body part of a user such that a part of the body part is positioned in a hollow section of the loop structure. The implantable unit includes the implantable receiver coil configured to receive the power and/or data signal over the wireless transcutaneous link, a processing unit configured to i) process the received data signal to control functionalities of at least one of the components of the implantable unit, and/or ii) utilize the received power for operation of at least one of the components of the implantable unit. The wireless transcutaneous link includes a coupling between the transmitter coil and the receiver coil, and when the loop structure is attached using the fixation unit, at least a substantial number of magnetic field lines generated in response to excitation of the transmitter coil passes through the implantable receiver coil. 1. A medical device comprising an electronic unit operationally coupled to a transmitter coil that is configured transmit power and/or data signal over a wireless transcutaneous link,', 'a coil unit comprising a loop structure with the transmitter coil being wound around and along at least a part of length of the loop structure,', "a fixation unit configured to attach the loop structure to a user's body i) proximal to an implantable receiver coil that is configured to be implanted within a ...

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Номер записи: 71
22-02-2018 дата публикации

MULTI-PURPOSE AVIATION HEADSETS

Номер: US20180054667A1
Автор: Yamkovoy Paul G.
Принадлежит:

The technology described in this document can be embodied in a portable apparatus that includes three connection ports. The first connection port is for connecting the portable apparatus to one or more acoustic transducers, the second connection port is for receiving a connection to a microphone, and the third connection port is for receiving a conductor that connects the portable apparatus to a communication module of an aircraft. The portable apparatus also includes circuitry for interconnecting the first, second, and third connection ports. 1. A portable apparatus comprising:a first connection port for connecting the portable apparatus to one or more acoustic transducers;a second connection port for receiving a connection to a microphone;a third connection port for receiving a conductor that connects the portable apparatus to a communication module of an aircraft; andcircuitry for interconnecting the first, second, and third connection ports,wherein in a non-aviation mode of operation, the portable apparatus is configured to connect an audio source to the one or more acoustic transducers with the microphone being disconnected from the second connection port.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the conductor connects the portable apparatus to an energy storage and selection module to which the communication module of the aircraft is connected.3. The portable apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the first connection port is configured to receive a wired connection to the one or more acoustic transducers in a detachable configuration.4. The portable apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the one or more acoustic transducers are disposed in a headset or a set of earphones.5. The portable apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the microphone is a boom microphone that is detachably attached to a headset or a set of earphones and detachably attached to the portable apparatus.6. The portable apparatus of claim 1 , further comprisinga noise reduction engine configured to process signals ...

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Номер записи: 72
22-02-2018 дата публикации

HEARABLE DEVICE COMPRISING INTEGRATED DEVICE AND WIRELESS FUNCTIONALITY

Номер: US20180054682A1
Автор: JR. Donald William, Kidwell, McLaren Elbert, SAUHTA Rohit, Shenoy Ravindra, SITACHITT Sidney
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A device that includes a board, a first integrated device coupled to the board, a speaker coupled to the first integrated device, a microphone coupled to the first integrated device and a power source configured to provide power to the first integrated device, the speaker and the microphone. The device has a length of about 2.4 centimeter (cm) or less, and a diameter of about 1.2 centimeter (cm) or less. The first integrated device includes a processor. The device further includes a second integrated device configured to provide wireless communication capabilities. The device further includes a wireless charging circuit to enable wireless charging of the power source. 1. A device comprising:a board;a first integrated device coupled to the board;a speaker coupled to the first integrated device;a microphone coupled to the first integrated device; anda power source configured to provide power to the first integrated device, the speaker and the microphone,wherein the device has a length of about 2.4 centimeter (cm) or less, and a diameter of about 1.2 centimeter (cm) or less.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the first integrated device includes a low power processor that use about 5-2000 micro-Watts of power.3. The device of claim 1 , further comprising a second integrated device configured to provide wireless communication.4. The device of claim 3 , wherein the wireless communication include Bluetooth wireless communication.5. The device of claim 1 , further comprising a second integrated device configured to provide compression/decompression (CODEC) functionality.6. The device of claim 1 , further comprising:a wireless charging coil; anda wireless charging circuit coupled to the wireless charging coil,wherein the wireless charging coil and the wireless charging circuit are configured to enable wireless charging of the power source.7. The device of claim 1 , further comprising a memory device.8. The device of claim 1 , further comprising a flex board coupled to the ...

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Номер записи: 73
14-02-2019 дата публикации

SWAPPING ROLES BETWEEN UNTETHERED WIRELESSLY CONNECTED DEVICES

Номер: US20190052984A1
Автор: DREIER Tad J., Ganapathi BATTA Ganesha Adkasthala, Hariharan Sriram, Phan Duy N., Prats Augustin, Saulsbury Ashley N., Shaw David J., Watson Robert D., WIEBE Christopher S.
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Systems, methods, and non-transitory computer-readable storage media for performing a role swapping operation between a pair of non-tethered wireless ear buds after detecting a triggering event. Further, state information can be coordinated between devices, including in connection with performing a role swap between buds in a pair of wireless, untethered ear buds, where one wireless ear bud is in a primary role and is responsible for a connection with a companion device, and another wireless ear bud in the pair is in a secondary role. 1. A method comprising:determining, by a first wireless ear bud previously connected to a second wireless ear bud and configured to operate in a secondary role, that the first wireless ear bud is not connected to the second wireless ear bud;performing, by the first wireless ear bud, an uncoordinated role swap by re-configuring the first wireless ear bud to operate in a primary role by using a device address of the second wireless ear bud to establish a wireless connection with a source device; andestablishing a second wireless connection between the first wireless ear bud and the second wireless ear bud, wherein the second wireless ear bud is re-configured to operate in the secondary role.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , prior to performing the uncoordinated role swap claim 1 , the first wireless ear bud pages the second wireless ear bud a predetermined number of times to attempt to re-establish a wireless connection to the second wireless ear bud.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising receiving a command to perform an uncoordinated role swap from at least one of the source device or a case associated with the first wireless ear bud.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , prior to performing the uncoordinated role swap claim 1 , the first wireless ear bud starts a reconnect timer claim 1 , and wherein the uncoordinated role swap is performed responsive to expiration of the reconnect timer.5. The method of claim ...

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Номер записи: 74
13-02-2020 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CHARGING WIRELESS AUDIO DEVICES

Номер: US20200052526A1
Автор: Ueda Joji
Принадлежит: Bose Corporation

A wireless audio device, charging system, and method of charging a battery. The wireless audio device includes a communication module configured to enable the wireless audio device to communicate wirelessly and a battery. A charging interface is configured to establish a power transfer connection to the battery from a power source. A memory is configured to store paired history data indicating that the wireless audio device has been paired to an audio source upon the audio device being wirelessly paired. A controller is configured to detect the power transfer connection, determine a charge level of the battery, check the memory for the paired history data, and generate a control signal for selectively disabling the power transfer connection to prevent the charge level from exceeding a preset threshold unless the memory contains the paired history data. 1. A wireless audio device , comprising:a communication module configured to enable the wireless audio device to communicate wirelessly;a battery;a charging interface configured to establish a power transfer connection to the battery from a power source;a memory configured to store paired history data indicating that the wireless audio device has been paired to an audio source upon the audio device being wirelessly paired; and detect the power transfer connection;', 'determine a charge level of the battery;', 'check the memory for the paired history data; and', 'generate a control signal for selectively disabling the power transfer connection to prevent the charge level from exceeding a preset threshold unless the memory contains the paired history data., 'a controller configured to2. A charging system comprising the wireless audio device and the power source of claim 1 , wherein the power source is arranged as a charging case.3. The charging system of claim 2 , wherein the power transfer connection is automatically established between the battery of the wireless audio device and an auxiliary battery of the charging ...

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Номер записи: 75
23-02-2017 дата публикации

Base Station, Wireless Headset and Headband Thereto

Номер: US20170055059A1
Автор: Jensen Lars Tuborg
Принадлежит: Sennheiser Communications A/S

The invention relates to a base station, wireless headset and headband thereto where the headset is powered by a rechargeable battery and where the base station has a cradle and the headset has a cradle-neck, wherein the cradle mount charging output points and the cradle-neck mounts charging input contact points, whereby the headset may be cradled in a charging position to ensure electrical connection between the base station and the rechargeable battery through the electrical contact points; where the wireless headset comprises attachment cites for releasably attachment thereto of the headband to form a headband-headset assembly. 112-. (canceled)13. A base station and wireless headset where the headset is powered by a rechargeable battery comprised therein and where the base station has a cradle with charging output contact points and the headset has a cradle-neck with charging input contact points; wherein the base station in a surface region at the cradle comprises a surface mounted magnetic means displaying magnetic polarization , wherein the headset at a corresponding surface region at the cradle neck comprise at least a surface mounted magnetic means displaying only one of the first or the second polarization ensuring attraction forces and repulsion forces respectively between this further magnetic means and the two magnetic means at the bases station cradle , wherein the magnetic means and the charging input or output connection pints of the base station and of the headset cradle neck portion is provided at the guiding surfaces , and wherein two electrical charging connection are respectively placed at each side of a corresponding magnetic means.14. The base station and wireless headset as claimed in claim 13 , wherein the guiding surfaces of the base station comprises two opposed protruding wall parts with a distance therebetween corresponding to the width of a boom arm of the headset at the cradle neck portions thereof claim 13 , and where magnetic means ...

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Номер записи: 76
10-03-2022 дата публикации

PERFORMANCE NECKBAND FOR WIRELESS EARBUDS

Номер: US20220078537A1
Автор: Carr Terry M., Kelley John A., Kim Dave Hansung, Meyberg Guzman Jacob T.
Принадлежит: Plantronics, Inc.

A wearable media device comprising a substantially U-shaped body configured to be worn around a neck of a user. The U-shaped body includes a left section, right section and middle section. The left section is configured to be disposed on the left side of the neck of the user and includes a first docking port configured to receive a first wireless earbud. The right section is configured to be disposed on the right side of the neck of the user and includes a second docking port configured to receive a second wireless earbud. The middle section couples the left and right sections and is configured to be disposed on the back of the neck of the user. 1. A wearable media device comprising:{'claim-text': ['a left section configured to be disposed on the left side of the neck of the user, wherein the left section includes a first docking port configured to receive a first wireless earbud;', 'a right section configured to be disposed on the right side of the neck of the user, wherein the right section includes a second docking port configured to receive a second wireless earbud; and', 'a middle section coupling the left and right sections and configured to be disposed on the back of the neck of the user.'], '#text': 'a substantially U-shaped body configured to be worn around a neck of a user, the U-shaped body comprising:'}2. The wearable media device of claim 1 , wherein the first docking port is disposed at an end of the left section and the second docking port is disposed at an end of the right section.3. The wearable media device of claim 1 , wherein the first docking port is disposed on an upper surface of the left section and the second docking port is disposed on an upper surface of the right section.4. The wearable media device of claim 1 , wherein the first and second wireless earbuds are detachable from the first and second docking ports claim 1 , respectively.5. The wearable media device of claim 4 , wherein the first docking port comprises a socket configured to ...

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Номер записи: 77
10-03-2022 дата публикации

WIRELESS HEADPHONE MATCHING METHOD, DEVICE, TERMINAL AND CHARGING BOX

Номер: US20220078864A1
Автор: XU Haizhu, YANG Zongxu
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Provided are a pairing method and apparatus for a wireless earbud, a terminal and a charging box. The method includes: detecting identification information of a charging box, and establishing a communication connection with the charging box based on the identification information; acquiring pairing information of two wireless earbuds in the charging box transmitted from the charging box, where each of the two wireless earbuds is in a communication connection with the charging box; and sending a pairing instruction to the charging box based on the pairing information, and activating a pairing state, so that the charging box controls a corresponding wireless earbud to be paired with and connected with the terminal based on the pairing instruction. In this way, the terminal can be quickly and accurately paired with and connected with the two wireless earbuds in the charging box, which avoids error operations or complicated operations, thereby improving user experience. 1. A pairing method for a wireless earbud , which is performed by a terminal and comprises:detecting identification information of a charging box, and establishing a communication connection with the charging box based on the identification information;acquiring pairing information of two wireless earbuds in the charging box transmitted from the charging box, wherein each of the two wireless earbuds is in a communication connection with the charging box; andsending a pairing instruction to the charging box based on the pairing information, and activating a pairing state, so that the charging box controls a corresponding wireless earbud to be paired with and connected with the terminal based on the pairing instruction.2. The pairing method for a wireless earbud according to claim 1 , wherein the detecting claim 1 , by a terminal claim 1 , identification information of a charging box and establishing a communication connection with the charging box based on the identification information comprises: ...

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Номер записи: 78
01-03-2018 дата публикации

ELECTRONIC DEVICE SYSTEM

Номер: US20180062418A1
Автор: CHEON Sang Hoon, Ryu Hojun
Принадлежит: Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute

Provided is an electronic device system. The electronic device system includes an electronic device having an open loop shape and a coil within the electronic device. The coil includes a first coil part through which current flows in a first direction, a second coil part through which current flows in a second direction opposite to the first direction, and a shield unit provided to at least one of the first coil part or the second coil part. 1. An electronic device system comprising:an electronic device having an open loop shape;a coil within the electronic device; anda shield unit configured to shield at least a portion of the coil,wherein the coil comprises:a first coil part through which current flows in a first direction; anda second coil part through which current flows in a second direction opposite to the first direction,wherein the shield unit is provided to at least one of the first coil part or the second coil part.2. The electronic device system of claim 1 , wherein the coil is a single coil having the open loop shape claim 1 , andthe first coil part is a portion of the coil, and the second coil part is another portion of the coil.3. The electronic device system of claim 1 , wherein the coil has the open loop shape claim 1 , andthe second coil is provided inside further than the first coil part, and the shield unit is provided to the second coil part.4. The electronic device system of claim 3 , wherein the shield unit is provided to surround the second coil part.5. The electronic device system of claim 1 , wherein the coil is a receiving-side resonant coil.6. The electronic device system of claim 1 , wherein the coil is a receiving-side power feeding coil.7. The electronic device system of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the first coil part or the second coil part is provided in plurality.8. The electronic device system of claim 1 , wherein the coil comprises:a receiving-side resonant coil; anda receiving-side power feeding coil,wherein each of the ...

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Номер записи: 79
01-03-2018 дата публикации

PORTABLE SOUND EQUIPMENT

Номер: US20180063620A1
Автор: CHO Ehwan, KANG Obyoung, Kim Donghan
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC.

There is disclosed a portable sound equipment comprising a neckband wire configured to wrap a predetermined region of a user's neck; a main body coupled to one end of the neckband wire; a first printed circuit board disposed on an upper or lower surface of the main body; a flat bracket disposed on the first printed circuit board and having one surface which contacts with the first printed circuit board; a lateral bracket coupled to a lateral surface of the flat bracket; a second printed circuit board supported to the lateral bracket and toward a lateral surface of the main body; and a side button disposed on the second printed circuit board and exposed outside the lateral surface of the main body. 1. A portable sound equipment comprising:a neckband wire configured to wrap a predetermined region of a user's neck;a main body coupled to one end of the neckband wire;a first printed circuit board disposed on an upper or lower surface of the main body;a flat bracket disposed on the first printed circuit board and having one surface which contacts with the first printed circuit board;a lateral bracket coupled to a lateral surface of the flat bracket;a second printed circuit board supported to the lateral bracket and toward a lateral surface of the main body; anda side button disposed on the second printed circuit board and exposed outside the lateral surface of the main body.2. The portable sound equipment of claim 1 , further comprising:a first sealing member configured to cover an inner surface of the side button and contact with the lateral surface of the main body by being compressed by the lateral bracket.3. The portable sound equipment of claim 1 , further comprising:a battery disposed on the other surface of the flat bracket,wherein the flat bracket spaces the battery a preset distance apart from the first printed circuit board.4. The portable sound equipment of claim 3 , wherein an opening is formed in a preset region of the flat bracket.5. The portable sound ...

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Номер записи: 80
08-03-2018 дата публикации

INDUCTIVELY CHARGEABLE EARBUD CASE

Номер: US20180064224A1
Автор: Brzezinski Makiko K., Graham Christopher S., Jol Eric S., Wagman Daniel C., Walton Christopher J.
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A case a portable listening device. The case includes a housing having an interior space to receive the portable listening device; a lid attached to the housing; a rechargeable battery and first and second wireless power receiving elements configured to receive electric charge from a wireless power transmitter during a charging event. The case further includes switching circuitry that is configured to disable one of the first or second wireless power receiving elements during a charging event when the disabled element is receiving power less efficiently than the other element. 1. A case for a portable listening device , the case comprising:a housing having an interior space to receive the portable listening device;a lid attached to the housing and operable between a closed position where the lid is aligned over the interior space and an open position where interior space is exposed enabling the portable listening device to be removed from the interior space;a first wireless power receiving element positioned within the housing at a first location, the first wireless power receiving element configured to receive electric charge from a wireless power transmitter during a charging event in which the case is positioned proximate to the wireless power transmitter;a second wireless power receiving element positioned within the housing at a second location, different than the first location, the second wireless power receiving element configured to receive electric charge from the wireless power transmitter during the charging event;a charging system operatively coupled receive power from the first and second wireless power receiving elements and transfer the received power to a rechargeable battery; andswitching circuitry coupled to the charging system and configured to, during the charging event, disable one of the first or second wireless power receiving elements if the disabled element is receiving power less efficiently than the other element.2. The case set forth in ...

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Номер записи: 81
02-03-2017 дата публикации

WIRELESS EARPHONE

Номер: US20170064427A1
Автор: Aase Jonathan S., Andersen Esge B., Azmi Yacine, Berny Axel D., Chawan Arun D., Cook Benjamin W., Cousins Benjamin Adair, Guterman Jerzy S., Howes Michael B., Kumar Aarti, Minoo Jahan C., PAQUIER Baptiste P., Prats Augustin, Rich Zachary C., Shaw David J., Stiehl Kurt R., Watson Robert D.
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The wireless earphone () comprises a housing () having a bud portion abutting an elongated stem portion. The bud portion is to fit within an ear. The bud portion has a primary sound outlet () at its far end that is to be inserted into an outer ear canal, and abuts the stem portion at its near end. A speaker driver () is inside the bud portion. Electronic circuitry () inside the housing () includes a wireless communications interface () to receive audio content over-the-air and in response provides an audio signal to the speaker driver. A rechargeable battery () as a power source for the electronic circuitry is located inside a cavity of the stem portion. 1. A wireless earphone comprising:a housing having a bud portion abutting an elongated stem portion, wherein the bud portion is sized and dimensioned to fit within an ear, the bud portion a) having a primary sound outlet at its far end that is to be inserted into an outer ear and b) abutting the stem portion at its near end;a speaker driver inside a cavity of the bud portion;electronic circuitry inside the housing that includes a wireless communications interface to receive audio content over-the-air and in response provides an audio signal to the speaker driver; anda rechargeable power source inside a cavity of the stem portion.2. The earphone of wherein a front face of the bud portion extends between the near end and the far end and is positioned just behind and in contact with tragus of the ear claim 1 , and a rear face of the bud portion also extends between the near end and the far end.3. The earphone of any one of the previous claims further comprising a first acoustic microphone positioned in the stem portion claim 1 , closer to the far end than the near end of the stem portion.4. The earphone of any one of the previous claims wherein the cavity in the stem portion has a) a near end that is open to the cavity in the bud portion and through which a plurality of wires pass to supply power to the electronic ...

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Номер записи: 82
02-03-2017 дата публикации

Load Balancing to Maximize Device Function in a Personal Area Network Device System and Method

Номер: US20170064428A1
Автор: Hirsch Eric Christian
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A system includes a first device comprising a housing, a battery disposed within the housing, an intelligent control disposed within the housing, a transceiver disposed within the housing and operatively connected to the intelligent control, and a plurality of sensors operatively connected to the intelligent control. The system further includes a second device comprising a housing, a battery disposed within the housing, an intelligent control disposed within the housing, a transceiver disposed within the housing and operatively connected to the intelligent control, and a plurality of sensors operatively connected to the intelligent control. The first device and the second device provide for balancing load by powering one or more of the biosensors in one of the first device or the second device and shifting functions to the other of the first device and the second device. 1. A system comprising:a first device comprising a housing, a battery disposed within the housing, an intelligent control disposed within the housing, a transceiver disposed within the housing and operatively connected to the intelligent control, and at least one sensor operatively connected to the intelligent control;a second device comprising a housing, a battery disposed within the housing, an intelligent control disposed within the housing, a transceiver disposed within the housing and operatively connected to the intelligent control, and at least one sensor operatively connected to the intelligent control;wherein the first device and the second device provide for balancing load by powering one or more of the biosensors in one of the first device or the second device and shifting functions to the other of the first device and the second device.2. The system of wherein the first device is a first wearable device and the second device is a second wearable device.3. The system of wherein the first wearable device is a first ear piece and the second wearable device is a second earpiece.4. The system ...

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Номер записи: 83
02-03-2017 дата публикации

Smart Case Power Utilization Control System and Method

Номер: US20170064429A1
Автор: Boesen Peter Vincent, Hirsch Eric Christian, Knothe Marius
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A system, method, and smart case for managing wireless earpieces. The wireless earpieces are detected proximate the smart case. The power utilized by the wireless earpieces is lowered in response to detecting the wireless earpieces proximate the smart case. The wireless earpieces are charged utilizing a battery of the smart case in response to determining the wireless earpieces require charging. 1. A method for managing wireless earpieces utilizing a smart case , comprising:detecting the wireless earpieces proximate the smart case;lowering power utilized by the wireless earpieces for a low power mode in response to detecting the wireless earpieces proximate the smart case; andcharging the wireless earpieces utilizing a battery of the smart case in response to determining the wireless earpieces require charging.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:downloading data gathered by sensors of the wireless earpieces for storage in a memory of the smart case.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:synchronizing data gathered by the wireless earpieces with a memory of the smart case.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:communicating the data from the smart case to an external device in response to connecting the external device to the smart case.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the detecting is performed by a near field communication between the smart case and the wireless earpieces.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the detecting further comprises:sensing an electrical interface between the wireless earpieces and the smart case.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the charging further comprises:charging the wireless earpieces to a threshold level.8. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:providing at least a visual indicator m response to the battery of the smart case dropping below a minimum threshold value.9. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:recharging the wireless earpieces in response to the wireless earpieces remaining in the smart ...

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Номер записи: 84
02-03-2017 дата публикации

Power Control for Battery Powered Personal Area Network Device System and Method

Номер: US20170064433A1
Автор: Boesen Peter Vincent, Hirsch Eric Christian
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A system and method for managing wireless earpieces. Circuitry of the wireless earpieces are powered utilizing a high power mode in response to detecting a magnetic field is not applied to one or more of the wireless earpieces. The power sent to the circuitry of the wireless earpieces is altered to a low power mode in response to detecting the magnetic field is applied to one or more of the wireless earpieces. 1. A method for managing wireless earpieces , comprising:powering circuitry of the wireless earpieces utilizing a high poser mode in response to detecting a magnetic field is not applied to one or more of the wireless earpieces; andaltering the power sent to the circuitry of the wireless earpieces to a low power mode in response to detecting a magnetic field is applied to one or more of the wireless earpieces.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:operating the wireless earpieces utilizing an onboard battery in response to detecting the magnetic field is not applied to one or more of the wireless earpieces.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:charging an onboard battery of the wireless earpieces in response to detecting a magnetic field is applied to the wireless earpieces.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the magnetic field is applied by a magnet of a smart case configured to receive the wireless earpieces.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the magnetic field is detected by a reed switch of the wireless earpieces.6. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:coupling the wireless earpieces to interfaces of a smart case, wherein the smart case applies a magnetic field to one or more of the wireless earpieces.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the magnetic field is detected by a reed switch integrated in magnetic contacts that interface with a smart case for securing the wireless earpieces.8. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:synchronizing data between the wireless earpieces and a smart case in response to detecting the magnetic field. ...

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Номер записи: 85
02-03-2017 дата публикации

Responsive Packaging System For Managing Display Actions

Номер: US20170064437A1
Автор: Begusch Christian, Hviid Nikolaj, Lackus Matthias, Loermann Arne D.
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A packaging system and method for wireless earpieces. The packaging system includes wireless earpieces includes one or more sensors and a near field communication chip. The near field communication chip communicates with a number of packaging systems adjacent to the packaging system if present. The packaging system further includes packaging defining a window for displaying the wireless earpieces. The packing prevents damage to the wireless earpieces. The packaging performs a display action in response to a display criteria being met. 1. A packaging system for wireless earpieces , comprising:wireless earpieces including one or more sensors and a near field communication chip, wherein the near field communication chip communicates with a plurality of packaging systems if present adjacent to the packaging system; andpackaging defining a window for displaying the wireless earpieces, wherein the packing prevents damage to the wireless earpieces, and wherein the packaging performs a display action in response to a display criteria being met.2. The packaging system of claim 1 , wherein the packaging includes a smart case securing the wireless earpieces and powering the wireless earpieces during storage.3. The packaging system of claim 2 , wherein a light emitting diode array of the wireless earpieces or smart case is activated to perform a display action in response to detecting motion near the packaging system.4. The packaging system of claim 3 , wherein the light emitting diode array is activated to perform the display action in response to determining the packaging system is visible to users.5. The packaging system of claim 1 , wherein the packaging system enters a power saving mode in response to determining at least one of the plurality of packaging systems are in front of the packaging system.6. The packaging system of claim 1 , wherein the one or more sensors include at least an accelerometer and a photo sensor for detecting motion near the packaging system.7. The ...

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Номер записи: 86
17-03-2022 дата публикации

Transport and/or Storage Container for Rechargeable Wireless Earphones

Номер: US20220085659A1
Автор: Castillo Armando, Wilhelmsen Sven
Принадлежит: Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG

A transport and/or storage container with integrated charging function for rechargeable wireless earphones comprising a container housing, at least one receiving unit for at least partially receiving a rechargeable wireless earphone, and an electrical container charging contact for connecting the transport and/or storage container to an electrical energy source, wherein the receiving unit has an electrical coupling contact cooperating with an electrical earphone charging contact of a rechargeable wireless earphone when it is placed in the receiving unit for recharging and wherein the electrical container charging contact and the electrical coupling contact are in the form of mutually complementary electrical contacts. 1. A container with integrated charging function configured to charge a pair of two chargeable wireless earphones , each of the two wireless earphones having an electrical earphone-charging contact , the container comprising:a container housing;two receiving units for at least partially receiving the two chargeable wireless earphones;a chargeable battery unit for storing electrical energy;a voltage input configured to couple the container to an electrical energy source;a charging unit for charging the two chargeable wireless earphones; andtwo electrical coupling contacts, each disposed on an interior portion of one of the two receiving units for connecting the two chargeable wireless earphones to the container;wherein each of the electrical coupling contacts cooperates in such a way with the electrical earphone-charging contact of one of the two chargeable wireless earphones that electrical energy can be transmitted into the respective chargeable wireless earphone when the respective chargeable wireless earphone is inserted into the respective receiving unit for charging purposes;wherein the charging unit is configured for using the electrical energy stored in the chargeable battery unit for charging up the two chargeable wireless earphones when the ...

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Номер записи: 87
17-03-2022 дата публикации

Communication control method, device and system, charging box and wireless earpiece

Номер: US20220086553A1
Автор: Lei Lin, Yichao SHAN
Принадлежит: Goertek Techology Co Ltd

Disclosed by the present invention are a communication control method, device and system, a charging box and a wireless earpiece, the method comprising: when charging a first wireless earpiece by means of two power pins, the charging box obtains first data to be sent if communication with the first wireless earpiece is needed; and according to the first data to be sent, the charging box controls the output voltages of the two power pins to be correspondingly exchanged, so that the first wireless earpiece switches according to the output voltage of a corresponding power pin so as to obtain the first data to be sent during the charging process. In the present method, the charging box controls the output voltages of the two power pins to be correspondingly exchanged according to the first data to be sent, so that the wireless earpiece may obtain the first data to be sent according to the switching of the charging voltages when using the switchable charging voltages of the two power pins to perform charging. Therefore, the wireless earpiece uses the two pins used for charging to communicate with the charging box during the charging process, thereby reducing the setup cost and taking both a small size and aesthetic appearance into account.

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Номер записи: 88
17-03-2022 дата публикации

METHOD OF CONTROLLING CHARGING LEVEL IN AUDIO DEVICE THAT IS CONNECTABLE TO ELECTRONIC DEVICE

Номер: US20220086554A1
Автор: KIM Yong-Yi, LEE Seung-ho, PARK Chungsoon, SHIN Yongjin
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A mobile communication device is provided. The mobile communication device is operable to communicate with a wireless audio earphone including a first audio earpiece and a second audio earpiece. The mobile communication device includes a microphone; a touch screen; a wireless communication circuit; and a processor coupled to the microphone, the touch screen, and the wireless communication The processor is configured to control the wireless communication circuit to establish a wireless connection with the wireless audio earphone, display a user interface on the touch screen to receive a user input, obtain the user input for setting the microphone of the mobile communication device as a remote microphone, and while the microphone of the mobile communication device is set as the remote microphone, obtain sound via the microphone of the mobile communication device and control the wireless communication circuit to transmit audio data, corresponding to the sound obtained via the microphone, to the wireless audio earphone so that the wireless audio earphone outputs the sound corresponding to a remote location where the mobile communication device is placed. 1. A mobile communication device operable to communicate with a wireless audio earphone including a first audio earpiece and a second audio earpiece , the mobile communication device comprising:a microphone;a touch screen;a wireless communication circuit; anda processor coupled to the microphone, the touch screen, and the wireless communication circuit, wherein the processor is configured to:control the wireless communication circuit to establish a wireless connection with the wireless audio earphone,display a user interface on the touch screen to receive a user input,obtain the user input for setting the microphone of the mobile communication device as a remote microphone, andwhile the microphone of the mobile communication device is set as the remote microphone, obtain sound via the microphone of the mobile ...

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Номер записи: 89
10-03-2016 дата публикации

WIRELESS EARBUDS

Номер: US20160073188A1
Автор: Hovmøller Henrik, Lindén Olle, Millfjord Markus, Sennström Per, Ståhl Carl, Trajkovski Kiril
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A wireless earbud has an earbud housing having a longitudinal main axis and an essentially circular cross section, a loudspeaker element, a rechargeable battery, at least one main printed circuit board having disposed thereon circuitry for wireless radio communication, audio codec and earbud operation control, and a charging interface member. The loudspeaker element, the rechargeable battery, the main printed circuit board and the charging interface member are arranged in a successive order along the longitudinal main axis of the earbud housing. 1. A wireless earbud , comprising:an earbud housing having a longitudinal main axis and an essentially circular cross section;a loudspeaker element;a rechargeable battery;at least one main printed circuit board having disposed thereon circuitry for wireless radio communication, audio codec and earbud operation control; anda charging interface member,wherein the loudspeaker element, the rechargeable battery, the main printed circuit board and the charging interface member are arranged in a successive order along the longitudinal main axis of the earbud housing.2. The wireless earbud as defined in claim 1 , wherein the loudspeaker element claim 1 , the rechargeable battery claim 1 , the main printed circuit board and the charging interface member all have a generally circular cross section and are coaxially disposed around the longitudinal main axis of the earbud housing.3. The wireless earbud as defined in claim 1 , wherein the earbud housing comprises a tapered front housing portion and a rear housing portion claim 1 , the tapered front housing portion comprising:a loudspeaker chamber for accommodating the loudspeaker element; anda sound guiding channel forming element for receiving an earbud foam tip.4. The wireless earbud as defined in claim 3 , wherein the loudspeaker element is a magnetic balanced armature (BA) receiver.5. The wireless earbud as defined in claim 1 , wherein the earbud housing comprises a front housing ...

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Номер записи: 90
10-03-2016 дата публикации

CHARGING OF WIRELESS EARBUDS

Номер: US20160073189A1
Автор: Hovmøller Henrik, Lindén Olle, Millfjord Markus, Sennström Per, Ståhl Carl, Trajkovski Kiril
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A storage and charging capsule for a pair of wireless earbuds is presented. The storage and charging capsule has a base part, an elongate intermediate part, the intermediate part having a longitudinal major axis, and a cover part being retractable over the intermediate part. The intermediate part has a first end attached to the base part, a second end, and an earbud chamber formed between the first and second ends. The earbud chamber is adapted to receive the pair of wireless earbuds arranged one after another along the longitudinal major axis of the intermediate part. The capsule further has a power source for charging the pair of wireless earbuds when placed in the earbud chamber in the intermediate part. 1. A storage and charging capsule for a pair of wireless earbuds , the storage and charging capsule comprising:a base part;an elongate intermediate part, the intermediate part having a longitudinal major axis; anda cover part being retractable over the intermediate part,wherein the intermediate part has a first end attached to the base part, a second end, and an earbud chamber formed between the first and second ends, the earbud chamber being adapted to receive the pair of wireless earbuds arranged one after another along the longitudinal major axis of the intermediate part, andwherein the capsule further has a power source for charging the pair of wireless earbuds when placed in the earbud chamber in the intermediate part.2. The storage and charging capsule as defined in claim 1 , wherein the power source comprises a rechargeable battery and wherein the capsule further comprises a power transmission arrangement for feeding electric power from the rechargeable battery to both earbuds when placed in the earbud chamber in the intermediate part.3. The storage and charging capsule as defined in claim 2 , the rechargeable battery being accommodated in the base part claim 2 , wherein the power transmission arrangement comprises a first charging connector disc at the ...

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Номер записи: 91
08-03-2018 дата публикации

EARPHONE ASSEMBLIES WITH WINGTIPS FOR ANCHORING TO A USER

Номер: US20180070165A1
Автор: Hatfield Dustin A., Stringer Christopher J.
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Earphone assemblies with wingtips are provided for anchoring to a user during use. 1. An earphone assembly to be worn by a user's ear , the earphone assembly comprising:a housing;an audio output component positioned at least partially within the housing;a flex arm extending from a flex free end to a flex housing end held at a housing flex arm location with respect to the housing; and the flex arm extends along a portion of the wing; and', 'a material of the flex arm is more rigid than a material of the wing., 'a wing extending from a first wing housing end to a second wing housing end, wherein2. The earphone assembly of claim 1 , wherein:the first wing housing end is held at a first housing wing location with respect to the housing; andthe second wing housing end is held at a second housing wing location with respect to the housing.3. The earphone assembly of claim 2 , wherein at least a portion of the flex arm extends along the wing from the first wing housing end to a position between the first wing housing end and the second wing housing end.4. The earphone assembly of claim 3 , wherein the wing encompasses the at least a portion of the flex arm.5. The earphone assembly of claim 3 , further comprising another flex arm extending from another flex free end to another flex housing end held at another housing flex arm location with respect to the housing claim 3 , wherein at least a portion of the other flex arm extends along the wing from the second wing housing end to another position between the first wing housing end and the second wing housing end.6. The earphone assembly of claim 1 , further comprising another flex arm extending from another flex free end to another flex housing end held at another housing flex arm location with respect to the housing claim 1 , wherein:the other flex arm extends along another portion of the wing; anda material of the other flex arm is more rigid than the material of the wing.7. The earphone assembly of claim 6 , wherein no arm ...

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Номер записи: 92
28-02-2019 дата публикации

ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING COVER HAVING OPEN/CLOSE STRUCTURE USING MAGNETIC FORCE

Номер: US20190069066A1
Автор: SON Kwon-Ho, SONG Hyun-Do
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An electronic device including a cover having an open/close structure is provided. The electronic device includes a housing including an upper face and a recess formed through the upper face in order to accommodate an earphone device, a cover for covering the recess in a closed state and to allow access to the recess in an opened state, a conductive pin disposed in the recess and biased mechanically toward the cover in the closed state, a circuit electrically connected to the conductive pin, a plurality of magnets disposed in the cover, a mechanical hook structure coupled to a peripheral portion of the cover in the closed state, and a button, when pressed, for separating the hook structure from the peripheral portion while moving a magnet to a position where the magnet faces another magnet. 1. An electronic device comprising:a housing including an upper face and at least one recess formed through the upper face in order to accommodate at least one earphone device;a cover configured to cover the at least one recess in a closed state and to allow access to the at least one recess in an opened state, the cover including a first peripheral portion that is connected to a first portion of the housing at one side with respect to the at least one recess and a second peripheral portion that is separably connected to a second portion of the housing at the other side opposite the one side with respect to the at least one recess;at least one conductive pin disposed in the at least one recess, and biased mechanically toward the cover in the closed state;a circuit electrically connected to the at least one conductive pin;a first magnet disposed in the first peripheral portion of the cover and having a first polarity;a second magnet disposed in the housing to face the first magnet in the closed state and having a second polarity which is the same as the first polarity;a third magnet disposed in the second peripheral portion of the cover and having a third polarity;a fourth magnet ...

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Номер записи: 93
28-02-2019 дата публикации

COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF SENSORS TO CONTROL POWER STATUS FOR WIRELESS EARPIECES

Номер: US20190069067A1
Автор: Begusch Christian, Hirsch Eric Christian, Hviid Nikolaj, Klein Volker, Lackus Matthias, Loermann Arne D., Martin Toby
Принадлежит: BRAGI GmbH

A system, method, and wireless earpieces for managing power settings. Sensor measurements are performed utilizing a first sensor array of the wireless earpieces to detect light and motion. Sensor measurements are performed utilizing a second sensor array of the wireless earpieces to detect light and motion. The sensor measurements are analyzed from the first sensor array and the second sensor array. A determination is made whether a change event is detected in response to the sensor measurements. The change event is confirmed as detected. The wireless earpieces enter a full power mode in response to the change event being confirmed. 1. A method for managing power settings utilizing a set of wireless earpieces comprising a left wireless earpiece and a right wireless earpiece , the method comprising:performing sensor measurements utilizing at least a sensor of the left wireless earpiece to detect light;performing sensor measurements utilizing at least a sensor of the right wireless earpiece to detect light;analyzing the sensor measurements from the sensor of the left wireless earpiece and the sensor of the right wireless earpiece using a processor within the set of wireless earpieces;determining whether a change event is detected in response to the sensor measurements using the processor within the set of wireless earpieces and if the change event is not detected activating a low power mode for the wireless earpieces;confirming the change event is detected using the processor within the set of wireless earpieces and if the change event is not confirmed activating the low power mode for the wireless earpiece; andentering a full power mode for the wireless earpieces in response to the change event being confirmed;wherein in the full power mode a first set of functions of the set of wireless earpieces is enabled and wherein in the low power mode, a second set of functions are enabled to preserve battery life for the set of wireless earpieces, the first set of functions ...

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Номер записи: 94
09-03-2017 дата публикации

Convertible Headphone System

Номер: US20170070807A1
Автор: Curtiss Eric Douglas, Shetye Mihir D., Silvestri Ryan Christopher, Wallace Eric Matthew
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A convertible headphone system with headphones having a transducer with a front and a rear, and a back cavity that is fluidly coupled to the rear of the transducer, and an external acoustic structure that defines an acoustic volume. The headphones and the external acoustic structure are configured to be coupled together so as to fluidly couple the back cavity of the headphones to the acoustic volume of the external acoustic structure, to form an expanded back cavity volume. 1. A convertible headphone system , comprising:headphones comprising a transducer with a front and a rear, and a back cavity that is fluidly coupled to the rear of the transducer; andan external acoustic structure that defines an acoustic volume, wherein the external acoustic structure comprises a headphone case that is constructed and arranged to stow the headphones;wherein the headphones and the external acoustic structure are configured to be coupled together so as to fluidly couple the back cavity of the headphones to the acoustic volume of the external acoustic structure, to form an expanded back cavity volume, wherein the headphone case has an interior volume that comprises the acoustic volume.2. (canceled)3. The convertible headphone system of further comprising a movable structure that is coupled to the headphones and in part defines the back cavity claim 1 , wherein the movable structure is constructed and arranged to be moved so as to alter the configuration of the back cavity.4. The convertible headphone system of wherein the headphone case comprises a mechanical device that is constructed and arranged to engage with and move the movable structure when the headphones are stowed in the headphone case.5. The convertible headphone system of wherein the mechanical device of the headphone case comprises protruding features that engage with and move the movable structure when the headphones are stowed in the headphone case.6. The convertible headphone system of wherein the protruding ...

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Номер записи: 95
27-02-2020 дата публикации

IN-EAR HEADPHONES WITH AN ERGONOMIC CUSHION AND AN ERGONOMIC CUSHION THEREOF

Номер: US20200068283A1
Автор: CHOU Peter Leekuo, Lee Baron King, Liang Wei-Min, Ma Pen Hao
Принадлежит: KINGSTON TECHNOLOGY CORP.

The present invention is directed to a headphone or an earpiece that includes a cushion that advantageously allows for improved comfort, sound quality, and stability in the ear. The cushion includes an inner cavity, an ear-canal aperture and a tip portion, wherein the inner cavity of the cushion accommodates a nozzle portion of a housing within the cavity, and the axis of the inner cavity is substantially parallel to the first axis, and wherein the ear-canal aperture opens toward the ear canal of the user's ear when the headphone or the earpiece is worn by the user. A speaker element is positioned inside the nozzle portion of the housing, and the center of mass of the headphone is shifted close to a center plane of the cushion. 1. An earpiece device , comprising:a housing, the housing including a first chamber and a nozzle portion, wherein the nozzle portion extends along a first axis and extends toward an ear canal of a user's ear when the earpiece device is worn by the user;an acoustic driver for converting applied audio signals to acoustic energy, wherein the acoustic driver includes a diaphragm, wherein the acoustic driver is located substantially within the nozzle portion, wherein the acoustic driver is acoustically coupled to the first chamber of the housing, and wherein a vibrating axis of the diaphragm is substantially parallel to the first axis; anda cushion, the cushion including an inner cavity, an ear-canal aperture and a tip portion, wherein the inner cavity of the cushion accommodates the nozzle portion within the cavity, and the axis of the inner cavity is substantially parallel to the first axis, wherein the ear-canal aperture opens toward the ear canal of the user's ear when the earpiece device is worn by the user, and wherein the tip portion engages the concha of the user's ear when the earpiece device is worn by the user, and the axis of the tip portion is not parallel to the first axis.2. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the tip portion ...

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Номер записи: 96
27-02-2020 дата публикации

CAPACITIVE WIRELESS CHARGING FOR WIRELESS EARBUDS

Номер: US20200068285A1
Автор: Dang Zhigang, Nussbaum Michael B.
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A case for a pair of earbuds including a housing having first and second cavities formed within the housing, the first cavity configured to receive a first earbud in the pair of earbuds and the second cavity configured to receive a second earbud in the pair of earbuds; a lid attached to the housing; a first pair of electrodes positioned within the housing adjacent to the first cavity; a second pair of electrodes positioned within the housing adjacent to the second cavity; and charging circuitry coupled to the first and second pairs of electrodes, the charging circuitry including a high frequency inverter configured to receive a DC power signal and output a high frequency AC signal to each of the first and second pairs of electrodes. 1. A case for a portable listening device , the case comprising:a housing having a cavity formed within the housing and configured to receive the portable listening device;a lid attached to the housing and operable between a closed position where the lid is aligned over the cavity and an open position where cavity is exposed enabling the portable listening device to be removed from the housing;a pair of electrodes positioned within the housing adjacent to the first cavity; andcharging circuitry coupled to the pair of electrodes, the charging circuitry including a high frequency inverter coupled to receive a DC power signal and configured to output a high frequency AC signal to the pair of electrodes to charge a battery of the portable listening device when the portable listening device is received within the cavity.2. The case for a portable listening device set forth in wherein:the portable listening device is a pair of earbuds and the housing includes first and second cavities formed within the housing, the first cavity configured to receive a first earbud in the pair of earbuds and the second cavity configured to receive a second earbud in the pair of earbuds;the case further comprises a first pair of electrodes positioned within the ...

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Номер записи: 97
27-02-2020 дата публикации

WIRELESS EARBUD CHARGING AND COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS

Номер: US20200068286A1
Автор: Schrems Paul
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A case for storing a mobile computing device and a wireless earbud includes a back panel; a front panel defining a viewing aperture which extends through the front panel; a plurality of sidewalls extending around a perimeter of the back panel and configured to couple the perimeter of the back panel to a perimeter portion of the front panel; a dividing layer between the front panel and the back panel, such that the front panel and the dividing layer together define a first housing configured to receive and restrain a mobile computing device, and the dividing layer and the back panel together define a second housing; and a wireless earbud charging contact disposed within the second housing and configured to contact and charge the wireless earbud when the wireless earbud is positioned in the case. 1. A case for storing a mobile computing device and a wireless earbud , the case comprising:a back panel;a front panel defining a viewing aperture which extends through the front panel;a plurality of sidewalls extending from the back panel and configured to couple a first portion of the back panel to a front panel portion, wherein a subset of the plurality of sidewalls is configured to receive a wireless earbud;a dividing layer between the front panel and the back panel, wherein the front panel and the dividing layer together define a first housing configured to receive and restrain a mobile computing device, and the dividing layer and the back panel together define a second housing; anda wireless earbud charging contact disposed within the second housing and configured to contact and charge the wireless earbud when the wireless earbud is positioned in the case.2. The case of claim 1 , further comprising a rechargeable battery disposed in the second housing claim 1 , wherein the wireless earbud charging contact is positioned adjacent to the rechargeable battery.37-. (canceled)87. The case of claim claim 1 , wherein the back panel claim 1 , the second portion of the front ...

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Номер записи: 98
27-02-2020 дата публикации

EAR PLUGS WITH WIRELESS SOUND GENERATION AND CONTROL

Номер: US20200068287A1
Автор: Kennedy Kyle
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A controllable audible ear plug system. The system may include an ear plug and a programmable handheld computing device. The ear plug may include a body portion, a wireless speaker, and a power source. A portion of the ear plug is insertable into an auditory canal of the wearer's ear to inhibit sound from outside the ear plug and the auditory canal from passing to an ear drum of the wearer's ear. The handheld computing device is operable to control the wireless speaker to generate sound that is audible to the wearer of the ear plug when the portion of the ear plug is inserted into the cavity of the wearer's ear. 1. An ear plug device , comprising:a body portion comprising a deformable sound absorbing material;a speaker positioned in or on the body portion;a controller positioned in the body portion and operable to control the speaker.2. The ear plug device of claim 1 , wherein the controller is in wireless communication with a remote computing device to receive control signals from the remote computing device for operation of the speaker.3. The ear plug device of claim 2 , wherein the control signals include at least one of a volume control signal claim 2 , an on/off control signal claim 2 , and an audio data file.4. The ear plug device of claim 2 , wherein the control signals include a streaming audio signal.5. The ear plug device of claim 1 , wherein the body portion includes a cavity claim 1 , and the speaker and controller are positioned in the cavity.6. The ear plug device of claim 1 , further comprising a power source.7. The ear plug device of claim 6 , wherein the power source is a rechargeable battery.8. The ear plug device of claim 1 , wherein the speaker and controller are packaged together as a wireless speaker module.9. The ear plug device of claim 8 , wherein the wireless speaker module is configured as a Bluetooth wireless speaker.10. A controllable audible ear plug system claim 8 , comprising:an ear plug comprising a body portion, a wireless speaker, ...

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Номер записи: 99
27-02-2020 дата публикации

Bluetooth Sport Earphone

Номер: US20200068288A1
Автор: GUO Shiwen, SHI Ruiwen, WU Haiquan, XIN Yuanfa, Yu Xin
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A Bluetooth sport earphone, including a left earphone and a right earphone and a controller. The controller comprises a casing, a main control circuit board, a battery and a Bluetooth module, the Bluetooth earphone further includes a left wire, a right wire and a cable antenna electrically connected to the main control circuit board; the cable antenna is mounted on at least one of the casing, the left wire and the right wire. The present application provides a cable antenna, and the cable antenna is mounted in the casing, or/and the left wire, or/and the right wire, which can facilitate the arrangement of the cable antenna and determine the size, length and arrangement position of the antenna, such that the stability and intensity of the signal transmitting is improved, and the signal intensity of the wireless communication of the Bluetooth earphone is improved, and the communication stability is ensured. 1. A Bluetooth sport earphone , comprising:a left earphone and a right earphone, each provided with a sound generation unit;a controller, configured to control the left earphone and the right earphone, the controller comprising a casing, a main control circuit board disposed in the casing, a battery mounted inside the casing and a Bluetooth module configured for wireless communication; the battery and the Bluetooth module being respectively electrically connected to the main control circuit board,the Bluetooth sport earphone further comprising:a left wire, configured to electrically connect the left earphone to the main control circuit board; anda right wire, configured to electrically connect the right earphone to the main control circuit board;wherein the Bluetooth sport earphone further comprises a cable antenna electrically connected with the main control circuit board, and at least one of the casing, the left wire, and the right wire is mounted with the cable antenna.2. The Bluetooth sport earphone of claim 1 , wherein the cable antenna comprises:a conductive ...

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Номер записи: 100