Устройство связи и сеть, использующая протокол радиосвязи множественного доступа с временным разделением каналов

Изобретение относится к области вычислительной техники. Технический результат заключается в упрощении организации сети связи. Сеть связи содержит: первое устройство связи, выполненное с возможностью отправки и приема данных связи на другие устройства связи и от них в упомянутой сети с использованием протокола множественного доступа с временным разделением каналов; при этом первое устройство связи выполнено с возможностью хранения данных, указывающих на то, находится ли какое-либо другое устройство связи в состоянии ведущего устройства; при этом перед отправкой данных связи, если упомянутое другое устройство связи не находится в состоянии ведущего устройства, то первое устройство связи входит в состояние ведущего устройства; при этом перед отправкой данных связи, если упомянутое другое устройство связи находится в состоянии ведущего устройства, то первое устройство связи занимает доступный таймслот с наименьшим номером. 2 н. и 13 з.п. ф-лы, 7 ил.

КОДИРОВАНИЕ МНОГОКАНАЛЬНОГО АУДИО

Изобретение относится к устройствам кодирования многоканального аудио. Техническим результатом является создание устройства кодирования N аудио сигналов в М аудио сигналов и ассоциированные параметрические данные, N>M, M≥1, позволяющего повысить качество восстановленного многоканального сигнала. Указанный технический результат достигается за счет того, что устройство (10) кодирования многоканального аудио содержит первый и второй блоки кодирования (110, 120). Первый блок (110) кодирует многоканальный аудио сигнал (101) в пространственное сведение (102) и первые ассоциированные параметрические данные (104), обеспечивающие возможность многоканальному устройству (20) декодирования восстанавливать многоканальный аудио сигнал (203) из пространственного сведения (102). Второй блок (120) генерирует, исходя из пространственного сведения (102), вторые ассоциированные параметрические данные (105), которые обеспечивают возможность устройству декодирования восстанавливать пространственное сведение ...

СПОСОБ И СИСТЕМА УПРАВЛЕНИЯ ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНЫМ ТЕРМИНАЛЬНЫМ УСТРОЙСТВОМ

Изобретение относится к технологии интеллектуального терминала и, в частности, к способу и системе для управления интеллектуальным терминалом. Технический результат заключается в повышении срока службы механической части гарнитуры и экономии электроэнергии интеллектуального терминального устройства. В варианте осуществления настоящего изобретения представлен способ и система управления интеллектуальным терминальным устройством для решения проблем трудоемких ручных операций и истирания и износа переключателя, штекера и средства сопряжения гарнитуры, вызванных частыми механическими действиями. Способ включает в себя: установление состояния ношения приемника гарнитуры, подсоединенной к интеллектуальному терминальному устройству, включающего в себя надетое состояние и снятое состояние; и управление состоянием выполнения приложений на интеллектуальном терминальном устройстве и/или режимом работы интеллектуального терминального устройства в соответствии с состоянием ношения приемника. 2 н. и ...

МНОГОРЕЖИМНЫЙ НОСИМЫЙ БЕСПРОВОДНОЙ МИКРОФОН

Изобретение относится к акустике, в частности к микрофонам. Устройство содежит микрофон, многопозиционный переключатель, схему обнаружения касания пользовательского интерфейса с неграфическим отображением информации, светодиодный индикатор, USB порт, процессор, внешнюю и внутреннюю память, Wi-Fi передатчик, батарею. Пользователь узла микрофона управляет работой узла микрофона. Например, пользователь может коснуться схемы обнаружения касания пользовательского интерфейса, а различные последовательности касания могут соответствовать различным режимам работы узла микрофона. Голосовая запись передается через схему беспроводной связи к первому пункту назначения сети, когда имеет место первая последовательность касания. Голосовая запись передается через схему беспроводной связи ко второму пункту назначения сети, отличному от первого пункта назначения сети, когда вторая последовательность касания, соответствующая второму режиму работы, обнаруживается посредством схемы обнаружения касания пользовательского ...

Обнаружение сменного устройства для уменьшения уровня звука

Группа изобретений относится к медицинской технике. Внутриушной аппарат для уменьшения уровня звука содержит внутриушное сменное устройство для уменьшения уровня звука, содержащее звукопоглощающий материал, который содержит встроенный в него чувствительный элемент. Электронный приемник для внутриушного сменного устройства для уменьшения уровня звука выполнен с возможностью стыковки с внутриушным сменным устройством для уменьшения уровня звука, обнаружения электрического или частотного свойства чувствительного элемента, которое соответствует показателю снижения уровня шума внутриушного сменного устройства для уменьшения уровня звука, и передачи в систему для обработки данных по каналу связи информации о показателе снижения уровня шума внутриушного сменного устройства для уменьшения уровня звука. Раскрыты электронный приемник для сменного устройства для уменьшения уровня звука, внутриушное сменное устройство для уменьшения уровня звука, система для защиты органов слуха и способ определения ...

СИСТЕМА ДИНАМИКА И ИСТОЧНИКА ОСВЕЩЕНИЯ, РЕАГИРУЮЩАЯ НА СОСТОЯНИЕ (СОСТОЯНИЯ) ОРГАНИЗМА НА ОСНОВАНИИ ПОЛЯ ДАТЧИКА

КОДИРОВАНИЕ МНОГОКАНАЛЬНОГО АУДИО

... 1. Устройство (10) кодирования многоканального аудио для кодирования N аудиосигналов (101) в М аудиосигналов (102) и ассоциированные параметрические данные (104, 105), где М и N являются целыми числами, N>М, M≥1, причем устройство (10) кодирования многоканального аудио содержит: ! первый блок (110) для кодирования N аудиосигналов (101) в М аудиосигналов (102) и первые ассоциированные параметрические данные (104), причем М аудиосигналов (102) и первые ассоциированные параметрические данные (104) представляют N аудиосигналов (101); и ! второй блок (120), соединенный с первым блоком (110), причем второй блок (120) выполнен с возможностью генерирования, исходя из М аудиосигналов (102), вторых ассоциированных параметрических данных (105), представляющих М аудиосигналов (102), причем вторые ассоциированные параметрические данные содержат параметры модифицирования, обеспечивающие возможность восстановления M аудиосигналов (102) из K дополнительных аудиосигналов (103), представляющих собой альтернативное ...

Способ модификации устройства для защиты органов слуха и устройство для защиты органов слуха

Изобретение относится к акустике, в частности к наушникам. Способ модификации устройства для защиты органов слуха посредством активного устройства связи содержит этапы обеспечения устройства для защиты органов слуха, обеспечения активного устройства связи и удерживания активного устройства связи на устройстве для защиты органов слуха. Кроме того, обеспечено устройство для защиты органов слуха, содержащее два в сущности выпуклых наушника, активное устройство связи, содержащее динамик и электронную схему, которая содержит интерфейс беспроводной связи, и при этом активное устройство связи содержит установочное кольцо, размещаемое между внешней оболочкой и мягким элементом наушника. Технический результат - расширение функциональных возможностей за счет дополнения готового изделия беспроводным модулем связи. 2 н. и 13 з.п. ф-лы, 12 ил.

Устройство отображения

Изобретение относится к устройствам отображения. Технический результат заключается в обеспечении устройства отображения, содержащего наголовный узел, носимый на голове пользователя способный адаптироваться к криволинейной форме шеи пользователя. Устройство содержит наголовный узел, носимый на голове пользователя, узел формирования оптического изображения, установленный на наголовном узле и выполненный с возможностью представления виртуального изображения пользователю, когда пользователь носит наголовный узел на своей голове и нашейный узел, носимый на шее пользователя и выполненный с возможностью получения виртуального изображения и предоставления виртуального изображения узлу формирования оптического изображения для представления, при этом нашейный узел содержит жесткие конструкции, которые пространственно отделены друг от друга, и деформируемую часть, сформированную между соответствующими жесткими конструкциями, при этом конструкция внешней оболочки деформируемой части выполнена из гибких ...

ГОЛОВНАЯ ГАРНИТУРА С ПРОВОДНЫМ/БЕСПРОВОДНЫМ ВСПОМОГАТЕЛЬНЫМ ГОЛОВНЫМ ТЕЛЕФОНОМ-ВКЛАДЫШЕМ

... 1. Головная гарнитура, сообщающаяся с портативным терминалом, содержащая: ! основной корпус с множеством клавиш, предусмотренных на его наружной поверхности, и углублением, образованным на одной его стороне; ! основной головной телефон, неподвижно установленный на одной стороне основного корпуса; и ! вспомогательный головной телефон, установленный в углублении с возможностью съема и имеющий с основным корпусом беспроводное соединение или соединение через проводной кабель. ! 2. Головная гарнитура по п.1, дополнительно содержащая намоточное средство, установленное в основном корпусе, для наматывания кабеля, если вспомогательный головной телефон соединен с основным корпусом посредством проводного кабеля. ! 3. Головная гарнитура по п.2, дополнительно содержащая двигатель, соединенный с намоточным средством в основном корпусе, для вращения по часовой стрелке или против часовой стрелки. ! 4. Головная гарнитура по п.1, в которой в углублении образована прорезь для вынимания вспомогательного головного ...

УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ПРЕОБРАЗОВАНИЯ ВХОДНОГО ПОТОКА И ПРОГРАММИРУЕМЫЙ РЕГУЛЯТОР НАПРЯЖЕНИЯ ДЛЯ ЭЛЕКТРИЧЕСКОГО СИГНАЛА +5 В

УСТРОЙСТВО МУЛЬТИМЕДИА СО ВСТРОЕННОЙ ПАМЯТЬЮ И ЗАРЯДКОЙ ДЛЯ ДОПОЛНИТЕЛЬНОГО УСТРОЙСТВА И УНИВЕРСАЛЬНЫМ ПУЛЬТОМ ДИСТАНЦИОННОГО УПРАВЛЕНИЯ С ДВУНАПРАВЛЕННОЙ РАДИОЧАСТОТОЙ И ОДНОНАПРАВЛЕННОЙ ИНФРАКРАСНОЙ ЧАСТОТОЙ

ГЛАВНАЯ ЦЕНТРАЛЬНАЯ АРХИТЕКТУРА

СВЯЗЬ НА ОСНОВЕ ХАРАКТЕРИСТИК

Adapter für Mikrofone

Einrichtung (100) zum Anschluss eines an seinem Ausgang (3, 3') ein analoges Signal erzeugenden Mikrofons (4, 4') an einen digitalen Eingang einer Signalverarbeitungseinrichtung, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Einrichtung als Adapter (100, 200) ausgestaltet ist, der fest mit dem Mikrofon (4, 4') zu einer Einheit (7) verbindbar ist.

Drahtloser Empfänger.

Synchronisation von bewegungsempfindlichen akustischen Lautsprechern

Synchronisation von bewegungsempfindlichen akustiscchen Lautsprechern

Ein bewegungsempfindlicher akustischer Lautsprecher (10) kann ein Gehäuse (11), einen dem Gehäuse zugeordneten Sender (12), einen dem Gehäuse zugeordneten Empfänger (13), eine dem Gehäuse zugeordnete Schnittstellenkomponente (14) und eine Verarbeitungsvorrichtung (15) umfassen. Die Verarbeitungsvorrichtung ist konfiguriert, um: den Sender zu veranlassen, ein erstes Bewegungserkennungssignal (41) mit einer aktiven Phase (82) und einer Ruhephase (84) zu senden; eine Bewegung in einer Umgebung des primären bewegungsempfindlichen akustischen Lautsprechers (40) zu erfassen; eine Änderung eines Zustands der Schnittstellenkomponente als Reaktion auf die Erfassung einer Bewegung in der Umgebung des bewegungsempfindlichen akustischen Lautsprechers zu veranlassen; ein Vorhandensein eines sekundären bewegungsempfindlichen akustischen Lautsprechers (50) in der Umgebung des bewegungsempfindlichen akustischen Lautsprechers zu erfassen; eine Ruheperiode zu bestimmen, die mit der Ruhephase (84) des zweiten ...

Stimulationsvorrichtung

Stimulationsvorrichtung mit einer Informationsquelle (5), die ein digitales elektrisches Signal abgibt, einem damit elektrisch verbundenen Wandler (3), der das digitale elektrische Signal in ein analoges Audio-Signal, also mit einer Frequenz im hörbaren Bereich, insbesondere zwischen 20 und 20.000 Hz, abgibt, einer signaltechnisch mit dem Audiosignal-Ausgang (2) des Wandlers (3) verbundenen Bifilar-Spule (1), dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass a) zwischen dem Audiosignal-Ausgang des Wandlers (3) und der Bifilar-Spule (1) ein elektrischer Verstärker (12) angeordnet ist, der das Audio-Signal des Wandlers (3) vor der Weitergabe an die Bifilar-Spule (1) verstärkt, b) die Informationsquelle (5), der Wandler (3) und der Verstärker (12) so ausgebildet sind, dass sie alle mit der gleichen Gleichspannungs-Stromquelle (10) betrieben werden können, c) ein Netzteil (13) als Gleichspannungs-Stromquelle (10) vorhanden ist, welches den Netz-Wechselstrom in einen solchen Gleichstrom umwandelt, wie er zum Betrieb ...

Elektronische Vorrichtung, Steuerungsverfahren für diese und Speichermedium

Eine elektronische Vorrichtung umfasst einen internen Lautsprecher, eine Kommunikationseinheit, die dazu konfiguriert ist, eine drahtlose Kommunikation mit einem tragbaren externen Lautsprecher durchzuführen, und eine Steuerungseinheit. Die Steuerungseinheit stellt eine drahtlose Verbindung mit dem externen Lautsprecher durch die Kommunikationseinheit her und die Steuerungseinheit führt kontinuierlich eine Steuerungsoperation zum Verhindern einer Ausgabe eines Audiosignals von dem internen Lautsprecher durch, in einem Fall, in dem die drahtlose Verbindung mit dem externen Lautsprecher durch einen ersten Faktor getrennt wird, in einem Zustand, in dem die Steuerungseinheit die Steuerungsoperation durchführt. Die Steuerungseinheit hebt die Performanz der Steuerungsoperation in einem Fall auf, in dem die drahtlose Kommunikation mit dem externen Lautsprecher durch einen zweiten Faktor, der von dem ersten Faktor verschieden ist, getrennt wird, in einen Zustand, in dem die Steuerungseinheit die ...

Einrichtung zur Erfassung und drahtlosen Übertragung eines Atemgeräusch- und Herztonsignals

Einrichtung zur Erfassung und drahtlosen Übertragung eines Atemgeräusch- und Herztonsignals mit einem Sensor zur Erfassung von Atemgeräuschen, einem Elektret-Mikrofon (1), das in einem Stethoskopkopf eingebaut ist, einem Bluetooth-Modul mit einem Analog-Digitalumsetzer (ADU) (2), einem Sender (3) und einer Stromversorgung sowie mit einem Halterungssystem zur Befestigung am Hals des Patienten, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Mikrofon (1) so ausgebildet ist, dass es akustische Niederfrequenzsignale erfassen kann.

Tonwiedergabeeinrichtung

Drahtloser Stereo-Hörer

Stereo-Kopfhörer oder Stereo-Ohrhörer können oft über eine drahtlose Punkt-zu-Punkt-Verbindung an eine Audiodatenquelle (Q) angeschlossen werden. Bei einem erfindungsgemäßen zweiteiligen drahtlosen Stereo-Kopfhörer oder Stereo-Ohrhörer mit zwei voneinander getrennten Hörern (H1, H2) baut nur der erste Hörer (H1) eine drahtlose Verbindung (F1) zur Audiodatenquelle auf. Der über die drahtlose Verbindung (F1) übertragene und an den ersten Hörer (H1) adressierte Audiodatenstrom wird auch vom anderen Hörer (H2) empfangen, und beide Hörer extrahieren ihren jeweiligen Anteil des abzuspielenden Audiosignals, z. B. den linken und rechten Audiokanal (L, R) eines Stereosignals, aus dem empfangenen Audiodatenstrom. Von beiden Hörern werden keine Audiodaten gesendet.

Fühlbare Basswiedergabe

Beispielhafte Aspekte der vorliegenden Offenbarung sind auf das Bereitstellen einer fühlbaren Basswiedergabe durch eine Anwendervorrichtung gerichtet. Zum Beispiel kann bewirkt werden, dass ein erstes Audiosignal durch eine erste Anwendervorrichtung und eine zweite Anwendervorrichtung ausgegeben wird. Eine Abspielverzögerung kann zwischen der Ausgabe des ersten Audiosignals durch die erste Anwendervorrichtung und der Ausgabe des ersten Audiosignals durch die zweite Anwendervorrichtung bestimmt werden. Zu einer ersten Zeit kann bewirkt werden, dass die zweite Anwendervorrichtung ein zweites Audiosignal ausgibt. Es kann bewirkt werden, dass die erste Anwendervorrichtung eine fühlbare Basswiedergaberepräsentation, die dem zweiten Audiosignal zugeordnet ist, ausführt, so dass die fühlbare Basswiedergabe zu einer zweiten Zeit ausgeführt wird, wobei die zweite Zeit zumindest zum Teil auf der Grundlage der temporären Verzögerung bestimmt wird.

Verfahren zum Empfangen von Audiodatenströmen mit Mobilgeräten und entsprechend konfiguriertes Mobilgerät

In einem Verfahren (500) zum Empfangen von Audiodatenströmen mit Mobilgeräten (U21-U42, U401, U402) in verschiedenen Räumen, in denen Schall über Lautsprecher abgestrahlt wird, verbindet sich jedes Mobilgerät über ein lokales Drahtlos-Netzwerk (LN) mit einem Server (AS), der den in den Räumen (R1, ..., R4) über Lautsprecher abgestrahlten Schall steuert. Jedes Mobilgerät detektiert eine Rauminformation (RK1, ..., RK4), die denjenigen Raum angibt, in dem sich das jeweilige Mobilgerät befindet, und die nur in dem zugehörigen Raum akustisch abgestrahlt wird. Die Rauminformation wird über das lokale Netzwerk (LN) von jedem Mobilgerät an den Server (AS) übertragen. Der Server ordnet jede Rauminformation (RK1, ..., RK4) einem Ausgabe-Audiodatenstrom zu, der dem über den Lautsprecher abgestrahlten Schall im jeweiligen Raum entspricht, in dem das jeweilige Mobilgerät die Rauminformation detektiert hat. Der Server ordnet jedem der Mobilgeräte einen Ausgabe-Audiodatenstrom entsprechend der jeweiligen ...

Batterietür

Die Erfindung bezieht sich auf eine Hörmuschelbaugruppe 11 für ein Headset 10, mit einem Gehäuse mit einer ersten Seite, welche konfiguriert ist, im Gebrauch den Kopf eines Nutzers zu umfassen, und einer der ersten Seite gegenüberliegenden zweiten Seite. In einer in der zweiten Seite des Gehäuses vorgesehenen Aussparung wird eine Batterie aufgenommen und aufbewahrt. Eine Batterietür 14 ist so ausgeführt, dass sie schiebbar so mit der zweiten Seite des Gehäuses zusammenwirkt, dass die Batterietür 14 zwischen einer ersten, geöffneten Position, in welcher die Aussparung für einen Nutzer zugänglich ist, und einer zweiten, geschlossenen Position, in welcher die Aussparung von der Batterietür 14 verdeckt ist, hin und her bewegt werden kann. Vorzugsweise weist die Hörmuschelbaugruppe 11 Schaltungen zur aktiven Geräuschdämmung auf. Eine oder ein Paar solcher Hörmuschelbaugruppen 11 kann so ausgeführt werden, dass sie ein Headset 10 bildet, bei welchem die Baugruppen 11 über Jochs 13 mit einem Kopfhörerbügel ...

Head-set with hearing-aid functionality e.g. for mobile phone, has ear-piece releasably joined to head-set module

A head-set mounted on the ear or in the ear and having a hearing aid function, comprises a head-set module (1) and an ear-piece (2A) releasably joined to the head-set module. The ear-piece (2A) is joined to the head-set module (1) specifically by a snap-fit seal/lock.

SYSTEM ZUR DRAHTLOSEN VERTEILUNG EINES AUDIOSIGNALS ZWISCHEN MEHREREN AKTIVEN LAUTSPRECHERN

Announcement outputting method for e.g. public place, involves determining environment volume at place or in area before output of announcement, and performing recording of events at place and/or within area by camera

The method involves determining an environment volume at a place or in an area before an output of an announcement. Verification is made whether the environment volume is too high to understand the announcement, or whether the environment volume is small enough to understand the announcement. An output device (AG) is connected with a control room (LW). The announcement is outputted when the environment volume is small enough to understand the announcement. Recording of events at the place and/or within the area is performed by a camera (C).

Custom moulded hearing protectionand communications system

Personal audio equipment

Speaker device

Synchronising an audio signal

Dual-purpose loudspeaker enclosure

Headphone audio system automatically switched ON/OFF by motion

An audio system comprises at least one pair of wireless headphones 1 having an active operating mode and an inactive operating mode, the at least one pair of headphones comprising a solid-state audio player, a rechargeable battery, means for connecting to a computer, means for charging the battery, and a motion sensor, wherein the motion sensor detects movement of the headphones and causes headphones to be put into inactive mode when no motion is detected for a certain period of time and causes headphones to be put back into active mode when motion is detected. The system may be used for story-telling in a classroom.

Microphone stand

Virtual surround sound headphone loudspeaker output system

Method and apparatus for supplementing low frequency sound in a distributed loudspeaker arrangement

Headphone lead/antenna system

Synchronising an audio signal

Personal audio equipment device

A personal audio device, preferably built into a pair of sunglasses, comprises a first speaker housing 10 having a speaker 12 associated therewith, and a second speaker housing 18 having a speaker 20 associated therewith. The first and second speaker housings 10, 18 are provided with wireless communication means (figs 2 and 3) whereby an audio signal can be transmitted from the first speaker housing 10 to the second speaker housing 18 for output by the speaker 20 associated with the second speaker housing 18. The wireless communication means may employ microwaves, be an FM link, employ the Bluetooth protocol or be an inductive link.

Slide Rail Assembly

Headset

Audio user interface with mutable synthesised sound sources

Improvements in or relating to earphones for use with wireless receivers and the like

... 606,016. Telephone instruments. HOLT, H. B. W., and P. A. M., Ltd. Jan 8, 1946, No. 666. [Class 40 (iv)] An earphone comprises a bar magnet 1 moulded in a casing 3 of thermoplastic material, the latter having apertures through which project the polepieces' 2 of the magnet, a central polepiece 5 being also screwed into the middle of the magnet and having the coil 11 mounted around it, and a centrally apertured cover 9 of thermoplastic material being mounted on casing 3 and a diaphragm 15 being held therebetween.. The earphone is enclosed in a rubber sheath 22. A clamp 20 held by a nut 21 engaging the piece 5 holds the coil leads in position.

Synchronised control

A means for controlling the volume level of multiple devices during media playback. The invention comprises a transmitter and receiver pair. The transmitter 201 is configured to; receive audio data from a source; generate volume control data; couple the volume control data and audio data into a packet; wirelessly 100 broadcast the packet. The receiver 202 is configured to; wirelessly 100 receive the broadcast packet; determine the volume level for playing the audio data; outputting the audio data at the determined volume level. It is implicitly disclosed that the volume control data and audio data are uncoupled by the receiver. The hub device 201 may comprise a user interface 203. The broadcast may be uni-directional. The wireless communication may be via Bluetooth (RTM), with the broadcast being a connectionless slave broadcast. The volume may be represented in dB, dBm, dBfs or dBv. The volume control data may be generated based upon user input.

WIRELESS TELEVISION HEADPHONE SET

Wireless headphone system

The present invention relates to a wireless headphone system in which wireless earphones 14,16 which receive audio signals from a source device 12 (e.g. a media player or mobile phone) are associated with a remote controller 10. The remote controller is used to send user commands to the source device (e.g. fast forward, rewind etc.). The remote controller has a screen which displays data from the source device (e.g. music track name) and data from the headphones (e.g. wireless connection status or a battery level indication). The headphones and the controller may each have separate wireless connections with the source device. (Fig. 2). Alternatively, the source device and the controller are each wirelessly connected to the headphones and the controller communicates with the source device via the headphones (Fig. 3); or the source and the headphones each connect to the controller (Fig. 5).

Planar electrical connector for an electronic device

An electronic device 100 has an overall exterior and electronic components contained therein. The components include a first electrical connector 208 configured to supply power and/or data to the electronic components and/or to output data signals from the electronic components when the first electrical connector is connected to an external power and/or data connector. The first electrical connector includes first electrical contacts configured in a pattern that is substantially co-planar with a base surface of the electronic components. A base portion 110 of the overall exterior includes a first opening corresponding to a position and size of the first electrical connector in the base surface of the electronic components. The first opening enables the first electrical contacts of the first electrical connector to couple electrically with corresponding electrical contacts of the external power and/or data connector provided at a second surface external to the electronic device. The connector ...

A system and method for an in mouth communicator

The in-mouth headset 100 comprises a bone conductor 106 for producing a vibration indicative of the audio signals and a corrugated metal membrane 104 adapted to be in contact with the bone conductor, and being shaped to multiply touch jawbone or sit between the teeth of the user whereby in use the membrane transfers the vibrations produced by the bone conductor so that an audio signal can be heard by the user. A processing circuit 102 converts the audio signal for reception from a Bluetooth-linked communications device. The waterproof housing is made of silicone and may include a MEMS microphone ...

Wireless hybrid headset

Wireless headphone system

Earbud speech estimation

Detecting device

A system for converting a passive stethoscope into a wireless and tubeless stethoscope

Earbud speech estimation

Earbud speech estimation comprising: receiving bone conduction (BC) sensor 230 and microphone 210 input signals; a processor 220 to determine at least one non-binary speech characteristic from the bone conduction sensor signal. The processor further deriving a conditioning parameter from the speech characteristic to condition the microphone signal; the non-binary variable speech characteristic is a speech estimate. The microphone signal conditioning may be irrespective of voice activity, based only upon speech characteristics, and apply noise reduction or a Kalman filter. The non-binary speech characteristic may be a speech level, an observed spectrum, a spectral envelope representation, or a SNR ratio of the BC sensor signal. The conditioning parameter may comprise band-specific gains. A speech estimate may modify a weighting factor for a casual recursive speech enhancement (CRSE). Only the speech characteristic of the BC sensor signal may be passed to the earbud (120, 130) which may be ...

Microphone

The microphone includes a handle portion 100, a control portion (200, fig 1), and a microphone head (300, fig 1). The control portion includes a first circuit board (not shown) and multiple light-emitting assemblies 220 arranged along a perimeter of the control portion. The first circuit board is electrically connected to the multiple light-emitting assemblies for controlling them to emit light in selectable preset light-emitting modes. The multiple light-emitting assemblies are arranged in the control portion, so that when in use, the colour of the light and the brightness of the light-emitting assembly can be automatically changed according to the microphone song or through a control button.

Method and apparatus for recording, transmitting, and playing back sound events for communication applications.

Method and apparatus for recording, transmitting and playing back sound events for communication applications

Method and apparatus for recording, transmitting and playing back sound events for communication applications

SIGNAL ROUTING FOR DECREASED CURRENT CONSUMPTION IN A CONFERENCE SYSTEM

SYSTEM FOR THE WIRELESS DISTRIBUTION OF AN AUDIO SIGNAL BETWEEN SEVERAL ACTIVE LOUDSPEAKERS

PARTIAL LANGUAGE RECONSTRUCTION

EQUIPMENT WITH SPRACHSIGNAL AND CONTROL SIGNAL INPUT DEVICE

PROCEDURE FOR THE ASSIGNMENT OF A MULTIPLICITY FROM AUDIO CHANNELS TO A MULTIPLICITY OF SPEAKERS, EQUIVALENT COMPUTER PROGRAMME PRODUCT, MEMORY MEANS AND ADMINISTRATIVE KNOT

SYNCHRONIZATION OF MULTI-CHANNEL LOUDSPEAKERS OVER A NETWORK

ACTUATOR SYSTEMS FOR ORAL APPLICATIONS

PROCEDURE AND DEVICES FOR SENDING VIBRATIONS

WIRELESS HEADPHONES WITH FEMALE CONNECTOR

DRAHTLOSER KOPFHÖRER MIT ANSCHLUSSBUCHSE

HEARING SYSTEM WITH USER PREFERENCE PRICE INCREASE AND PROCEDURE FOR THE ENTERPRISE OF A HEARING SYSTEM

INFRARED HEADPHONE

UNIDIRECTIONAL EAR MICROPHONE WITH SEVERAL OPENINGS

PROCEDURE AND DEVICE FOR THE OPERATION OF A PUBLIC-ADDRESS SYSTEM

Apparatus and method for mounting a sound masking device in a hotel room

An apparatus and method for mounting a sound masking component or device to an existing electronic component, appliance, or a furnishing installed or located in a hotel room or other interior space. According to an embodiment, the existing electronic component or appliance comprises a television set. The television set includes a pre-existing mounting mechanism for attaching a television wall-mounting bracket. The sound masking component further includes a mounting bracket wherein the mounting bracket is configured to be secured to the pre-existing mounting mechanism on the television set. According to another embodiment, the sound masking component is mounted internally inside the television set and configured to receive power from the television power supply and emit a sound masking signal utilizing a television speaker or a separate sound masking speaker.

Headphones with interactive display

A novel headphone system includes a first speaker assembly, a second speaker assembly, and an interactive visual display system. The interactive visual display system includes a display operative to output visual contents according to interaction with a user. In one embodiment, one of the displays can be a transparent display placed in front of the user's eyes. Live images passing through the transparent display can be merged with the digital image generated by the transparent display to give the user an augmented reality experience. In another embodiment, the headphone system includes an external device interface that enables a user to interact with the contents displayed from the screen via an external device or via the Internet. In another embodiment, the interactive visual display system is removable from the rest of the headphone system and can optionally be installed in another compatible non-headphone device.

Wireless earbuds

A case for a portable listening device has a housing and a lid. The lid has an open and a closed position. A processor sends an instruction to the portable listening device to initiate wireless pairing of the portable listening device to a host electronic device in response to a signal generated by a component of the case.

Spatially ducking audio produced through a beamforming loudspeaker array

A method for adjusting audio being outputted through a beam forming loudspeaker array. Program audio is rendered to drive the loudspeaker array to produce sound beams having i) a main content pattern that is aimed at a listener, superimposed with ii) several diffuse content patterns that are aimed away from the listener. In response to receiving an alert message that refers to alert audio, the portion of the program audio in the main pattern is moved into the diffuse patterns, and the alert audio is rendered to drive the loudspeaker array so that the portion of the program audio in the main pattern is replaced with the alert audio. Other embodiments are also described and claimed.

Hearing aid system and method for operating a hearing aid system for audio reception

Automatic power-off of hearing aid

A hearing aid system comprising a hearing aid (1) and an external device (2). The external device (2) continuously sends short range power-off commands (4) to the hearing aid (1). Under normal operation of a hearing aid, the range is too short to power-off the hearing. When the hearing aid (1) is placed in close proximity of the external device (2), the hearing aid is within range (3) and will consequently power-off. The method further provides a method of controlling a hearing aid.

Systems and methods for networked music playback

Systems, methods, apparatus, and articles of manufacture to facilitate connection to a multimedia playback network are disclosed. An example method provides content to a local playback network. The example method includes identifying multimedia content from a content provider. The example method includes passing information regarding the multimedia content to a local playback system including one or more multimedia playback devices in response to a trigger. The example method includes facilitating play of the multimedia content via a local playback network associated with the local playback system.

Apparatus and method for reducing magnetic fields in radio telephones

In-home theater surround sound speaker system

PORTABLE AUDIO PLAYBACK DEVICE WITH BASS ENHANCEMENT

Sound feedback system for vehicles

A feedback system (1 0) is configured for providing a feedback sound (15) representative of a first vehicle sound (75) of a first vehicle (27) and a second vehicle sound (115) of a second vehicle (37). The feedback system (10) comprises a first vehicle data bus (40) of the first vehicle (27) and a second vehicle data bus (80) of the second vehicle (37). A first wireless communication device (120) communicates with the first vehicle data bus (40) and is configured to communicate first vehicle sound (75). A second wireless communication device (135) communicates with the second vehicle data bus (80) and is configured to communicate second vehicle sound (115). An electronic data processing system (150) comprises a third wireless communication device (155) configured to receive the first and second vehicle sound (75, 115).

Media content control module and presentation device

An intermediary wireless device that wirelessly communicates media content. The intermediary wireless device includes a first wireless I/O interface configured to communicate with a media content source device using a first wireless protocol, a second wireless I/O interface configured to communicate with at least one media presentation device using a second wireless protocol, and control circuitry. The control circuitry is coupled to the first wireless I/O interface and to the second wireless I/O interface and configured to receive media data from the first wireless I/O interface, modify control information associated with the media data, and provide the media data with the modified control information to the at least one media presentation device through the second wireless I/O interface. A wireless media presentation device is also provided.

Method and terminal for configuring noise reduction earphone, and noise reduction earphone

Provided are a method and terminal for configuring a noise reduction earphones, and noise reduction earphone. The method comprises: when a noise reduction earphone is detected to be inserted into a preset earphone jack and a communication configuration instruction is received, triggering the noise reduction earphone to enter a communication mode, wherein the preset earphone jack comprises a first line multiplexing by a first audio channel and a transmission channel, a second line multiplexing by a second audio channel and a reception channel, and a third line multiplexing by a microphone and a communication trigger (101); and in the communication mode, receiving an earphone configuration request used to request for performing a firmware update on the noise reduction earphone and/or configuration of a noise reduction parameter (102); and according to the earphone configuration request, configuring, via the preset earphone jack, the noise reduction earphone (103). The method flexibly adjusts ...

Headsets with external speakers with predetermined shapes and designs

Disclosed herein is a headset, comprising a headband-like component, one or two external ear pieces, and one or more external speakers. The headband-like component comprises a first end and a second end. Each ear piece of the one or two external ear pieces covers one ear of a user and is connected to one of the first end and second end of the headband-like component. Each external speaker of the one or more external speakers has a predetermined design and each external speaker is mounted on the headband-like component.

Systems and methods for networked music playback

Systems, methods, apparatus, and articles of manufacture to facilitate connection to a multimedia playback network are disclosed. An example method provides content to a local playback network. The example method includes identifying multimedia content from a content provider. The example method includes passing information regarding the multimedia content to a local playback system including one or more multimedia playback devices in response to a trigger. The example method includes facilitating play of the multimedia content via a local playback network associated with the local playback system.

Audio response playback

Audio Response Playback Abstract A computing device, comprising: at least one processor; and a non-transitory computer-readable medium comprising program instructions that, when executed by the at least one processor, cause the first playback device to perform functions comprising: receiving via a network microphone device of a media playback system, a voice command detected by at least one microphone of the network microphone device, wherein the media playback system comprises a plurality of zones, and wherein the network microphone device is a member of a default playback zone; dynamically selecting an audio response zone from the plurality of zones to play an audio response to the voice input and foregoing selection of the default playback zone, wherein the selected zone comprises a playback device, and wherein the dynamically selecting comprises determining that the network microphone device is paired with the playback device; and causing the playback device of the selected zone to ...

Very low power cordless headset system

Protective mask communication devices and systems for use in hazardous environments

AUDIO MONITORING SYSTEM

An audio monitoring system for an audio performance consists of one or more terminal units and one or more base units. The base units are configured to send transmission data consisting of channel labels, frequencies, and mix identifiers to the terminal units. The terminal units are configured to receive and store the transmission data. The terminal units permit a user to select the stored transmission data and to display the transmission data on a user display. The terminal units can receive audio signals from the base units over the stored frequencies and are configured to output the corresponding audio signals to a sound transmission device.

SELF-DISCOVERY OF AN RF CONFIGURATION FOR A WIRELESS SYSTEM

A RF distribution system determines its configuration and verifies the consistency of the determined configuration. Based on a device identifier, the RF distribution system may individually instruct each RF component to provide a generated signal. Consequently, a first RF component may modulate a signal on a first port. If a second RF component detects a modulated signal on a second port, then the RF distribution system deems that the two RF components are connected together. The procedure may be repeated for the remaining RF components so that the RF configuration of the RF distribution system may be determined. The determined RF configuration may be further verified for operational consistency. The RF distribution system may also scan a RF spectrum, determine a set of frequencies that provides RF compatibility with the RF distribution system based on the scanning, and configure the RF components in accordance with the set of frequencies.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR NETWORKED MUSIC PLAYBACK

A method comprises: detecting a first input comprising an identification of a playback device; detecting a second input comprising an identification of an item on a controller, wherein multimedia content associated with the item is retrievable from a content provider; detecting a trigger, wherein the trigger is not the first input or the second input; and sending, in response to detecting the trigger, information regarding the multimedia content from the controller to the playback device, wherein the information comprises an identification of the multimedia content for playback by the playback device, and wherein the information causes (a) the playback device to retrieve, independent of the controller, the multimedia content from the content provider and (b) playback of the retrieved multimedia content.

WIRELESS INFRARED MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM

A portable, data storage device, player, playback device, data streaming device, audio player, video player, audio and video player, satellite radio device, cellular phone (with an integrated audio and/or video player), PDA (personal digital assistant), PMP (portable media player), gaming device, handheld and/or mobile device, each embedded with inherent audio and/or video playing/playback capabilities, attached to a docking station or cradle via a single or plural audio/video connectors, wirelessly transmitting audio and/or video and/or control data via infrared optical signals to a set of remote wireless receiving device/s, speaker/s and/or video reproduction device/s.

SYSTEM FOR DELIVERING SYNCHRONIZED AUDIO CONTENT TO VIEWERS OF MOVIES

The invention is basically a headphone speaker system for use at motion picture theaters for hearing impaired persons and persons who don't speak the language that the original movie dialog is being shown in. The system is comprised of a plurality of headphone speaker devices 105, a control module 108, a central router/processor 103, and a transmission protocol 104. The device 105 is worn over the ears of viewers like typical headphones and using the control module 108, allows them to selectively amplify the volume of the textual dialog and to designate a language to listen to the dialog in. It will permit hearing impaired persons who have difficulty in discriminating dialog over ambient sounds in a theater to clearly hear the dialog and also permit persons who speak a foreign language there will be a choice of language for the closed caption text. The device 105 will either receive its signal information wirelessly or will plug into a connector built into the seat or other nearby structure ...

SOLAR OPERATED BATTERY HEADSET

A wireless headset (eg. Bluetooth, a trade mark) is powered by one or more rechargeable batteries and has a solar panel mounted thereon connected to the battery to augment or replace the battery power. The solar panel is preferably used in conjunction with a battery in the headset and significantly increases the battery life. With the solar panel, the headset can be used for much longer periods of time without recharging.

APPARATUS TO PROVIDE WIRELESS HEADSET AUDIO DEVICE ENCASED WITHIN A FORM FACTOR OF A PAIR OF EYEGLASSES, SUNGLASSES, OR EYEWARE ACCESSORIES

APPARATUS TO PROVIDE WIRELESS HEADSET AUDIO DEVICE ENCASED WITHIN A FORM FACTOR OF A PAIR OF EYEGLASSES, SUNGLASSES, OR EYEWARE ACCESSORIES ...

Digital Data Transfer Via Audio Signal Conductors

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.

Cellular telephone, personal digital assistant and pager unit with capability of short range radio frequency transmissions

A cellular telephone system, including a cellular telephone transceiver unit, an ear piece which receives the voice vibrations of a user, and a wireless linkage operatively connecting the ear piece to the cellular telephone transceiver unit, allows a user to be in a hands-free mode when using a cellular telephone. The cellular telephone transceiver unit includes a personal digital assistant and a pager with a vibration module. The ear piece generally uses a bone sensor along with an air sensor placed in the external auditory canal of the user to detect the voice vibrations of the user. Further, a speaker is included in the ear piece to allow the user to hear incoming data from the cellular telephone transceiver. The wireless linkage uses low power radio frequency waves to send and receive signals between the ear piece and the cellular telephone transceiver unit. Both the ear piece and the cellular telephone transceiver unit require power which is supplied by batteries. Both the ear piece and the cellular telephone transceiver may be recharged by simply placing them in a docking station.

Headset

Communication unit comprising a housing ( 1 ) in which at least one transducer is placed, and on which a microphone arm ( 2 ) is suspended. The housing also has an ear hook ( 6 ) for fastening the communication unit to the head of a user. The microphone arm ( 2 ) is pivotally connected to the housing ( 1 ) by a hinge link ( 3,4,5 ) at an outer area of the housing, and so that the microphone arm ( 2 ) can be moved between a position in which it lies up against the housing ( 1 ), and a position in which it extends away from the housing. The microphone arm has a length, which in the main is less than or of the same order as the greatest extent of the housing, so that in the folded-in state the microphone arm does not project out over the circumference of the housing.

Methods and apparatus for wireless microphone synchronization

Methods and apparatus related to timing synchronization used in a wireless microphone system to reduce and/or minimize interference are described. A wireless microphone receiver in some embodiments performs open loop timing control based on signals from an adjacent wireless microphone receiver and participates in closed loop timing control of wireless microphone transmitters which communicate with the particular wireless microphone receiver. The closed loop timing control includes instructing individual wireless microphone transmitters to advance or retard their symbol timing so that symbols transmitted by different wireless microphone transmitters are received in a synchronized manner at the wireless microphone receiver. The closed loop timing control allows a wireless microphone receiver to control wireless microphone transmitters to take into consideration their different distances to the receiver and the differing transmission times associated with the wireless microphone transmitters at different locations.

User configurable headset

A headset is described. The headset includes a frame configured to be worn substantially behind the ears of a user. The frame includes a top surface having a first plurality of attachment features and a bottom surface having a second plurality of attachment features. A boom is mechanically coupled to the frame. The boom supports an electronic device. A band is configured to be worn substantially across the crown of the head of the user. The band can be detachably coupled to the first plurality of attachment features such that the boom is oriented on a first side of the frame in a first mode of operation. The band can be detachably coupled to the second plurality of attachment features such that the boom is oriented on a second side of the frame in a second mode of operation.

Picture-exhibiting device with audio system

A picture-exhibiting device with an audio system which can be used to demonstrate paintings or photos. The picture-exhibiting device with an audio system includes a frame, a picture fixed on the frame, an electret speaker positioned on the backside of the picture, a fixer disposed at a back side of the picture, a back frame fixed on the frame, a cover covering part of the back frame and the electret speaker, a post amplifier coupling the electret speaker, and an audio signal provider coupling the post amplifier.

System and method for providing enhanced audio in a video environment

A method is provided in one example and includes receiving audio data at a microphone array that includes a plurality of microphones. The microphone array is provisioned at a first endpoint, which includes a camera element configured to capture video data associated with a video session involving the first endpoint and a second endpoint. The method also includes formatting the audio data into a time division multiplex (TDM) stream, and communicating the stream to a port for a subsequent communication over a network and to the second endpoint.

Wireless Digital Audio Music System

A wireless digital audio system includes a portable audio source with a digital audio transmitter operatively coupled thereto and an audio receiver operatively coupled to a headphone set. The audio receiver is configured for digital wireless communication with the audio transmitter. The digital audio receiver utilizes fuzzy logic to optimize digital signal processing. Each of the digital audio transmitter and receiver is configured for code division multiple access (CDMA) communication. The wireless digital audio system allows private audio enjoyment without interference from other users of independent wireless digital transmitters and receivers sharing the same space.

speaker having a wireless link to communicate with another speaker

A wireless system including a first speaker and a second speaker, where the first and second speakers communicate with each other over a wireless link. In some configurations, the first speaker includes both a primary wireless interface for receiving audio from an audio source and a secondary wireless interface transmitting a portion of the audio to the second speaker. The speaker can incorporate Near Field Communication (NFC) technology to provide the wireless link between each other. The wireless system can be configured to synchronize audio output at the speakers, and can also include a second-speaker detection mechanism that permits the first speaker to be used in either a stand-alone mode, with audio output at only the first speaker, or full-headset mode, with audio output at both speakers when the second speaker is detected within wireless range of the first speaker.

Headset With Rotatable Earphone Housing

A headset for voice communication is provided, the headset has a first earphone housing being rotatable about a first rotational axis, and a pickup unit comprising at least one microphone arranged on the earphone housing. The earphone housing comprises an earphone housing circuit, a first speaker for receiving a speaker signal from the earphone housing circuit, and at least a first ring of electrically conductive material formed annularly about the first rotational axis and mounted in electrical contact with the earphone housing circuit. An earphone housing connector part comprises at least a first set of contact members mounted in the earphone housing connector part so as to provide electrical connection between the at least first set of contact members and the at least first ring, to thereby connect the at least first set of contact members to a second speaker and/or an electronic circuit for processing signals.

Syncronizing wireless devices

A method of synchronising the reference clock of a first wireless device with a master reference clock of a second wireless device via a wireless network. The method involves transmitting, from the second wireless device to the first wireless device, a dedicated synchronisation frame via a dedicated synchronisation channel; receiving the dedicated synchronisation frame at the first wireless device; and synchronising the reference clock of the first wireless device with the master reference clock of the second wireless device based on the received dedicated synchronisation frame.

Earphone, switching system and switching method

A earphone which can communicate with an electronic device includes a sensing unit, a determining unit and a communication unit. The sensing unit detects a rotation of the earphone to generate a direction signal and to obtain a rotating angle. The determining unit determines whether the rotating angle is at least a predetermined angle and generates a rotating signal when the rotating angle is at least a predetermined angle. The communication unit controls the electronic device to execute different operations.

Network system for audio equipment, method and computer program

Wireless microphone systems are used, for example, in theater, stage performances, television, broadcast radio or in concerts to amplify voices or instruments for a large audience. Due to the plurality of actors or musicians, a corresponding number of audio channels is required to transmit the audio information. 20 to 50 audio channels can thus be required in a parallel mode even in common applications. The invention relates to a network system ( 1 ) for audio equipment ( 4 ) having a plurality of base stations ( 3 ) and having a plurality of microphone modules ( 4 ) wherein the microphone modules ( 4 ) are and/or can be allocated to the base stations ( 3 ) via configuration data and wherein each microphone module ( 4 ) of a microphone-module-base-station allocation is designed to transmit audio information on a transmitting frequency F1, F2, F3, F4, FX, FY to the allocated base station ( 3 ) of the same microphone-module-base-station allocation, wherein the base stations ( 3 ) are networked to one another such that the configuration data are interchangeable, having a control device ( 2 ), wherein the control device ( 2 ) is designed in respect of programming technology and/or circuit technology to automatically adapt the configuration data of the base stations ( 3 ) and/or microphone modules ( 4 ) and/or microphone-module-base-station allocations. The control device ( 2 ) is designed to adapt the configuration data in consideration of measured and/or calculated interactions of the microphone-module-base-station allocations and/or in consideration of the intended use of the respective microphone module ( 4 ).

Method of decoding content data blocks, corresponding computer program product and decoding device

When decoding a set of symbols to be decoded, several data blocks representative of the set of symbols to be decoded are received by a decoding node of a communications network. The data blocks are encoded using an error correction code enabling a decoding by erasure. The decoding node performs the following steps: first selecting at least one of the data blocks, first determining first erasures, and checking whether the number of the first erasures is below a given threshold. In a case the check is positive, the decoding node performs first decoding by erasure of the set of symbols to be decoded. In a case the check is negative, the decoding node performs second selecting of at least one of the data blocks, second determining second erasures, and second decoding by erasure of the set of symbols to be decoded from the second erasures.

Terminal device and application control method

A mobile telephone ( 1 ) includes a link establishment detection module ( 18 ) that detects establishment of a link with Bluetooth headphones ( 2 ), an application setting check module ( 17 ) that checks whether an application ( 12 ) to be started is set to inhibit playback through the Bluetooth headphones ( 2 ), a link termination control module ( 19 ) that terminates a link with the Bluetooth headphones ( 2 ) when establishment of the link with the Bluetooth headphones ( 2 ) is detected and setting to inhibit playback through the Bluetooth headphones ( 2 ) for the application ( 12 ) to be started is recognized, and a speaker control module ( 20 ) that switches output of the speaker ( 16 ) to mute when a link is terminated by the link termination control module ( 19 ).

Managing audio output through an intermediary

The present invention extends to methods, systems, and computer program products for managing audio output through an intermediary. In some embodiments, an audio controller emulates a direct connection between an audio source device and an audio output device. In other embodiments, audio content local to an audio controller is combined with other audio content passing through the audio controller on its way from an audio source device to an audio output device. In additional embodiments, an audio output device is locked to an audio controller. The lock survives power cycling and soft resets of the audio output device. A special hard reset can be used to release the audio output device.

Antenna Configurations for Wireless Speakers

Antenna configurations for wireless speakers are disclosed. An example playback device includes a housing having a metallic face and a non-metallic face, the metallic face including an opening; a first antenna of a first type positioned within the housing adjacent an inner surface of the non-metallic face; and a second antenna of second type different from the first type positioned within the housing, the second antenna including a slot aligned with the opening of the metallic face.

Transferrence of time sensitive data between a wireless communication device and a computer system

One or more techniques and/or systems are provided for communicating between two or more drivers respectively controlling and/or managing different channels through which data is transferred between a wireless communication device and a computer system and/or between a controller of the computer system and an application of the computer system. Typically, at least one of the channels is configured to transmit time sensitive data (e.g., such as audio data) while another channel is configured to transmit time insensitive data (e.g., such as call control data). A device driver interface may be configured to provide a medium through which the two or more drivers can communicate. The techniques and/or systems find particular application with respect to Bluetooth headsets used in combination with a computer system comprising a system on chip architecture, but other applications are also contemplated.

Automatic power-off of hearing aid

A hearing aid system comprises a hearing aid ( 1 ) and an external device ( 2 ). The external device ( 2 ) continuously sends short range power-off commands ( 4 ) to the hearing aid ( 1 ). Under normal operation of a hearing aid, the range is too short to power-off the hearing. When the hearing aid ( 1 ) is placed in close proximity of the external device ( 2 ), the hearing aid is within range ( 3 ) and will consequently power-off. The method further provides a method of controlling a hearing aid.

Audio analysis apparatus

An audio analysis apparatus includes the following components. A strap has an end portion connected to a main body and is used to hang the main body from a user's neck. A first audio acquisition device is at the end portion or in the main body. Second and third audio acquisition devices are at positions separate from the end portion by substantially the same predetermined distances, on the respective sides of the strap extending from the user's neck. An analysis unit discriminates whether an acquired sound is an uttered voice of the user or another person by comparing audio signals of acquired by the first and second or third audio acquisition devices and detects an orientation of the user's face by comparing the audio signals acquired by the second and third audio acquisition devices. A transmission unit transmits the analysis result to an external apparatus.

System, apparatus and method for configuring a wireless sound reinforcement system

A system, apparatus and method for configuring a wireless sound reinforcement system detects a controller and two or more wireless adapters using a router. The controller has a plurality of input channels and output channels. Each wireless adapter is associated with an entertainment device. Channel information about each input channel and output channel is obtained from the controller. Device information is obtained from each entertainment device via the wireless adapter. A network address is assigned to each input channel, output channel and wireless adapter. Each entertainment device is mapped to at least one of the input channels and/or output channels. The device information and channel mappings for the entertainment devices are provided to the controller. Data packets are received from the wireless adapters and the controller. A destination network address of each received data packet is identified and each received data packet is sent to the identified destination network address.

Portable Loudspeaker

A portable loudspeaker includes an electro-acoustic driver which creates sound waves when operated and a housing having a front side to which the driver is secured. The loudspeaker also includes a battery supported by the housing for providing electrical power to the driver and a cover having an upper portion and a lower portion, and secured to the housing which can be moved between (i) a closed position in which the upper and lower portions overlie the driver, and (ii) an open position in which the upper and lower portions do not overlie the driver and are substantially disposed beneath a supporting base of the housing. A controller controls operation of the loudspeaker. When the cover is moved to the closed position, the controller mutes the driver if the driver was outputting acoustic waves when the cover was moved to the closed position.

Ultra-Low Profile Loudspeakers

The invention provides in some aspects a loudspeaker comprising an enclosure, a driver that is mounted in the enclosure, and an active diaphragm that is coupled to the driver to generate frontward-directed sound waves (“front waves”) directed outwardly from the enclosure and backward-directed sound waves (“back waves”) directed inwardly into the enclosure. A foam member, disposed within the enclosure and/or on an inner surface of a wall thereof, attenuates components of the back wave as a function of frequency, e.g., in the manner of a low-pass filter. The foam member comprises a foam of rigid material, namely, by way of example, a foam of metal, ceramic, carbon, silicon, glass, and/or epoxy.

Systems and Methods for Networked Music Playback

Systems, methods, apparatus, and articles of manufacture to facilitate connection to a multimedia playback network are disclosed. An example method provides content to a local playback network. The example method includes identifying multimedia content from a content provider. The example method includes passing information regarding the multimedia content to a local playback system including one or more multimedia playback devices in response to a trigger. The example method includes facilitating play of the multimedia content via a local playback network associated with the local playback system.

System for wireless switching and controlling of audio signals as related to musical audio applications such as audio effects, effects pedals, pedalboards, mixers, and studio equipment

A system for wireless control of audio signal switching. The system includes a wireless transmitter having a physically actuated switch, and a main unit. The main unit includes a wireless receiver and one or more relays which may switch the path of the audio signal or provide remote control of external devices, in response to input at the physically actuated switch.

Wireless microphone system

Provided is a wireless microphone system comprising a microphone and a wireless receiver, wherein the wireless microphone system is provided with: a normal communication mode in which communication is performed by using a normal unique word (UWN) preset in both the microphone and the wireless receiver devices; a confidential setting mode in which a confidential unique word (UWX) is transmitted without being set in either of said devices; and a confidential communication mode in which communication is performed by both said devices by using the confidential unique word (UWX) set by the confidential setting mode.

Headphones

Headphones include a headband, an arm portion, a pair of headphone units that respectively retain a speaker, a hinge structure that supports the headphone unit at the arm portion, and an oscillator that vibrates the arm portion. The oscillator is contained in a transducer box and clamped and supported by the arm portion and the headband. A vibration conducting unit connects the arm portion with the headphone unit and conducts vibration of the arm portion to the headphone unit.

Portable wireless earphone system

A portable wireless earphone system includes a wireless transmitter unit (i.e., hub) plugged into a conventional portable audio device and one or more paired wireless receiver units, each of which mates with conventional earphones. Each receiver unit houses a spool that contains excess earphone cord. The receiver unit houses a recessed audio port that protects the male plug of earphones. An ejector or deflector facilitates removal of the male plug. Optical communication channels facilitate pairing. Lossless PCM encoding with selective amplification of low volume sounds faithfully reproduces audio.

System and Method for Selectively Switching Between a Plurality of Audio Channels

A system and method for selectively switching between a plurality of audio channels are provided. The system and method of the present disclosure will enable a user to listen to desired audio content, e.g., music with a total lack of distraction while selectively allowing certain important and selected sounds to interrupt the audio content. The system for selectively switching between a plurality of audio channels includes an audio content device (ACD) for supplying audio content on a first channel; at least one microphone input device for generating an acoustic signal from sound external to the system on a second channel; an audio signal processing control unit (ASPCU) for receiving the audio content on the first channel and the acoustic signal on the second channel and for selectively switching between the first and second channel; and an audio output device (AOD) for audibly producing sounds from the selected channel.

Frame sync across multiple channels

Systems, methods, and devices synchronize data streams by hashing received data frames to generate a sequence of hash values, comparing the generated hash value sequence to a hash value sequence received in a control stream, and processing data frames when the hash value sequences match. A source device and multiple receiver devices may synchronize audio data encoded in data frames, applying a hash function to each data frame to generate a first sequence of hash values, transmitting the data frames on a first channel and the first sequence of hash values on a control channel, receiving the data frames and the first sequence of hash values in the receiver devices, applying the hash algorithm to received data frames to generate a second sequence of hash values, comparing the first and second sequences of hash values, and processing data frames when the first and second sequences of hash values match.

Headphone device, wearing state detection device, and wearing state detection method

Provided is a headphone device including an outside microphone attached to a position at which an extraneous sound is picked up without passing through a shield in a state in which a user is wearing the headphone device, an inside microphone attached to a position at which the extraneous sound is picked up via the shield in the state in which the user is wearing the headphone device, a driver unit which performs an acoustic output, and a wearing state detection unit which detects a wearing or non-wearing state using a signal comparison result between sound signals obtained by the outside and inside microphones, respectively, a pre-stored non-wearing state reference value which is a signal comparison result when the extraneous sound arrives in the non-wearing state, and a pre-stored wearing state reference value which is a signal comparison result when the extraneous sound arrives in the wearing state.

Audio reproducing method and apparatus

An information processing apparatus that reproduces left and right audio signals based on data acquired from a sound source; acquires left and right surrounding sounds collected by left and right microphones included in a headphone unit connected to the information processing apparatus; combines a sound corresponding to at least one of the left and right surrounding sounds with at least one of the left and right audio signals; and outputs the left and right audio signals combined with the sound corresponding to the at least one of the left and right surrounding sounds to left and right earphones of the headphone unit.

Control method of mobile terminal apparatus

A mobile device system that includes left and right earphones, and a mobile device connectable to the left and right earphones. Each of the left and right earphones includes at least one of an acceleration sensor and a geomagnetic sensor. The mobile device includes a controller that monitors a wearing state of the individual left and right earphones by a user on a basis of output from the least one of the acceleration sensors and the geomagnetic sensors, and controls a behavior of the mobile device connected to the left and right earphones according to the monitored wearing state of the left and right earphones by the user.

Bluetooth earphone

A Bluetooth earphone comprises a main module, an ear hanger, a flexible connection unit, and an earpiece speaker. The main module is used for transmitting and receiving Bluetooth signals. The ear hanger is formed by a curved extension of the main module. The earpiece speaker is connected to the ear hanger by the flexible connection unit.

User terminal apparatus, electronic device, and method for controlling the same

A user terminal apparatus connected to an electronic device, and a method thereof, are provided. The apparatus includes a communicator that performs communication with the electronic device, an audio processor that processes an audio source to be transmitted to the electronic device, and a controller that adjusts a sound level of the audio source based on a reference volume unit of the electronic device, and controls the adjusted audio source to be transmitted to the electronic device in a streaming method.

Manual Operation Assistance with Earpiece with 3D Sound Cues

A method of providing audio feedback in response to a user performance using an earpiece includes steps of identifying a manual work operation to be performed by the user, wherein the identifying the manual work operation is performed by the earpiece, monitoring performance of the manual work operation by the user, wherein the monitoring the performance of the work operation is performed by the earpiece, generating 3D sound cues at the earpiece to assist in the performance of the manual work operation by the user, and outputting the 3D sound cues to the user at one or more speakers of the earpiece during the performance of the manual work operation by the user. 1. A method of providing audio feedback in response to a user performance using an earpiece comprising steps of:identifying a manual operation to be performed by the user, wherein the identifying the manual operation is performed by the earpiece;monitoring performance of the manual operation by the user, wherein the monitoring the performance of the manual operation is performed by the earpiece;generating 3D sound cues at the earpiece to assist in the performance of the manual operation by the user;outputting the 3D sound cues to the user at one or more speakers of the earpiece during the performance of the manual operation by the user.2. The method of wherein the 3D sound cues are generated to be perceived as coming from a spatial location having a contextual relationship with the manual operation by the user.3. The method of wherein the monitoring the performance of the manual operation by the user is performed by monitoring movement of the user during the manual operation using one or more inertial sensors of the wireless earpiece.4. The method of wherein the monitoring the performance of the manual operation by the user is performed by monitoring audio of the user sensed by the earpiece during the manual operation using one or more microphones of the earpiece.5. The method of wherein the monitoring the ...

Communication and speech enhancement system

A communication and speech enhancement system featuring a first transducer designed to be temporarily affixed to a human such as a hospital patient to convert the audible vibrations of human speech into an electrical signal. The transducer provides this electrical signal to one or more electronic modules which modify and enhance the signal. The enhanced signal may then be amplified and converted back into audible sound by means of a second transducer. A user of the system controls the electronic modules through a user interface. In an embodiment, one or both of the user interface and second transducer feature smooth surfaces amenable to cleaning sterilizing with liquid agents.

PORTABLE WIRELESS SPEAKER SYSTEM

A portable wireless speaker system including a flexible spring band and a wireless speaker portion. The audio communication module is operably connected to the speaker module. The enclosure at least partially covers the speaker module and the audio communication module. The flexible spring band is capable of being positioned in an elongated configuration and a coiled configuration. The wireless speaker portion is attachable to the flexible spring band. The wireless speaker portion includes a speaker module, an audio communication module and an enclosure. The speaker module is capable of emitting sound. The audio communication module is capable of wirelessly receiving audio signals. 1. A portable wireless speaker system comprising:a flexible spring band that is positionable in an elongated configuration and a coiled configuration; and a speaker module that is capable of emitting sound;', 'an audio communication module that is capable of wirelessly receiving audio signals, wherein the audio communication module is operably connected to the speaker module; and', 'an enclosure that at least partially covers the speaker module and the audio communication module., 'a wireless speaker portion that is attachable to the flexible spring band, wherein the wireless speaker portion comprises2. The portable wireless speaker system of claim 1 , wherein the wireless speaker portion further comprises:a power control operably attached to the audio communication module; anda volume control operably attached to the speaker module.3. The portable wireless speaker system of claim 1 , wherein the wireless speaker portion further comprises:a battery that is operably attached to at least one of the speaker module and the audio communication module; anda connection port operably attached to the battery for charging the power module.4. The portable wireless speaker system of claim 1 , and further comprising a cover material that extends over at least a portion of the flexible spring band ...

Magnetic earphones holder

One or more sensors are configured to contextualize a series of user generated movements to control one or more electronic devices. For example, a set of earphones comprises one or more sensors for sensing a location of the earphones. The one or more sensors enable earphones such as a pair of bluetooth or earphones wirelessly coupled to a bluetooth enabled electronic device, the capability to understand the configuration of use of the earphones. Based on a location and use or non-use of the earphones, one or more contextual responses is able to be applied for a given action. In addition, a garment comprises one or more sensors for sensing a motion of a user as the garment is being used. The one or more sensors allow the user to control one or more electronic devices through a series of user generated movements.

MEASUREMENT OF DISTANCE BETWEEN DEVICES USING AUDIO SIGNALS

Audio signals may be used for distance measurement with good autocorrelation properties which provides for the possibility of sub-sample delay measurement. Continuous playback and recording by all devices during the distance measurement process (including recording of the own playback) allows exclusion of random start/stop delays and subsequent large random errors. 1. A method comprising:causing two devices to play a pilot signal in synchronism with one another;causing each device to record pilot signals being played;measuring the delays between the recorded pilot signals; andusing the measured delays to calculate a distance between the two devices.2. The method of including choosing a master among a plurality of devices.3. The method of including causing the master to send a signal to the other devices to play a pilot signal.4. The method of including causing each of a plurality of devices to measure the delay between pilot signal playback and send the delay measurement to the master.5. The method of including causing the master to calculate the distances between devices.6. The method of including sending the distances to each of said devices.7. The method of including using an adaptive matched filter algorithm to calculate a correlation of a recorded pilot signal and a pseudorandom sequence defined by Shapiro polynomials.8. The method of including calculating the correlation using a matched filter and average signal power in a sliding window.9. The method of including detecting a pilot signal if the correlation is larger than an adaptive threshold.10. The method of including calculating said adaptive threshold as the square root of the average signal power times a scaling factor representing the probability of a false alarm.11. One or more non-transitory computer readable media storing instructions for execution by a processor to perform a sequence comprising:causing two devices to play a pilot signal in synchronism with one another;causing each device to record ...

Headset with Binary Display and Integrated Computing System

The adjustable headset is an all in one device that includes an adjustable support band, a display system, a first and second ear cover, a computer system, a communications system, and a power source. The adjustable support band connects to each ear cover, with the ear covers being adjacent to a user's ears. The display system uses binary screens to create the experience of looking at large screens by taking up most of a user's field of view. The display system is attached to the ear covers by adjustable screen bars, which allow a user to change the general orientation of the display system. The computer system is capable of storing and running software programs and interfacing with connected devices by means of a set of connection ports or the communications system. The virtual goggles can adjust to meet individual comfort needs and interface with a variety of technologies.

Voice communication device with foreign language translation

An earpiece adapted for being worn by a user includes an earpiece housing, at least one microphone within the earpiece housing, a speaker within the earpiece housing, and a pulse oximeter associated with the earpiece housing. The device may further include an intelligent control operatively connected to the pulse oximeter, a short range transceiver operatively connected to the intelligent control, and a temperature sensor. 1. An earpiece adapted for being worn by a user , the earpiece comprising:an earpiece housing;at least one microphone within the earpiece housing;a speaker within the earpiece housing;a pulse oximeter associated with the earpiece housing.2. The earpiece of further comprising an intelligent control and wherein the pulse oximeter is operatively connected to the intelligent control.3. The earpiece of further comprising a short range transceiver disposed within the earpiece housing claim 2 , the short range transceiver operatively connected to the intelligent control.4. The earpiece of further comprising a temperature sensor associated with the earpiece housing claim 3 , the temperature sensor operatively connected to the intelligent control.5. The earpiece of wherein the microphone comprises a bone conduction sensor.6. The earpiece of wherein the intelligent control is configured to perform foreign language translation of voice input from the at least one microphone to produce a translation at the speaker.7. The earpiece of wherein the earpiece allows for ambient sound to be heard by the user.8. The earpiece of wherein the earpiece is non-occlusive to allow ambient sound to be heard by the user.9. A method comprising:providing a device comprising an earpiece housing, at least one microphone within the earpiece housing, a speaker within the earpiece housing, and a pulse oximeter associated with the earpiece housing;obtaining measurements with the pulse oximeter, the pulse oximeter positioned at an ear;communicating data from the ear piece over a ...

DISTRIBUTED COMMUNICATION USING REAL-TIME POINT-TO-POINT STREAMED AUDIO IN A GAMING SYSTEM

Technology for ad hoc distributed real-time communication for electronic gaming machines (EGMs) in a gaming system is disclosed. An EGM receives, via a communication network, a streamed audio data having at least one audio file from a broadcast device that was transmitted to the broadcast device as an audio signal. The EGM processes the streamed audio data to enable speakers on the EGM to broadcast the streamed audio data. The EGM broadcasts the streamed audio data using speakers on the EGM. The speakers on the EGMs are part of a distributed speaker system associated with the broadcast device in the gaming system. The EGM dynamically adjusts a volume of a plurality of audio sounds associated with a wagering game funded via the payment accepter on the EGM during the broadcasting of the streamed audio data. 1. A method of ad hoc distributed real-time communication for a plurality of electronic gaming machines (EGMs) each having a payment acceptor in a gaming system , the method comprising: receive, at each one of a plurality of EGMs, via a communication network, as a streamed audio data having at least one audio file from a broadcast device that was transmitted to the broadcast device as an audio signal;', 'process the streamed audio data at the plurality of EGMs to enable one or more speakers on each one of the plurality of EGMs to broadcast the streamed audio data;', 'broadcast the streamed audio data using the one or more speakers on each one of the plurality of EGMs, wherein the one or more speakers on each one of the plurality of EGMs are a distributed speaker system in the gaming system; and', 'dynamically adjust a volume of a plurality of audio sounds associated with a wagering game funded via the payment accepter on each one of the plurality of EGMs during the broadcasting of the streamed audio data., 'under control of at least one processor and memory configured with executable instructions that2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the executable instructions ...

WIRED WEARABLE AUDIO VIDEO TO WIRELESS AUDIO VIDEO BRIDGING DEVICE

An adapter or bridging device that provides both a wired audio or audio and video female jack connectors for wired devices such as wired earphones, headphones and wired video headsets; as well as a wireless link to nearby handheld computerized devices such as mobile phones (e.g. smartphones). The device may be configured to be clipped to the user's clothing, as well as to interface with pairing control devices to easily form Bluetooth, WiFi, or other type wireless links. The device may also include at least one computer processor to manage the wireless link, control the attached wired headphones or video headsets, as well as perform compression and decompression functions as desired. 1. A wired earphone to wireless bridge device , comprising:an audio signal input and output consisting of at least one female audio jack interface;a wireless communication interface for communication supported by mobile phones;wherein said device further comprises a clip configured to enable said device to be clipped to clothing of a user of said device;wherein said wireless communication interface comprises any of a Bluetooth or WiFi transceiver;wherein said device is further configured to accept commands from an external control which allows wireless pairing of said device to said mobile phone to establish a wireless communication link.wherein said device further comprises a processor; andwherein said device further comprises a microphone, and said processor is configured to transmit verbal commands issued by the user to said mobile phone.2. The device of wherein the said processor is configured to receive an audio signal compressed with a first compression scheme claim 1 , and configured to fully decompresses said received audio signal according to a first decompression scheme claim 1 , before sending said audio signal to said at least one female audio jack interface.3. A wired earphone to wireless bridge device claim 1 , comprising:a processor;an audio signal input and output ...

Systems and methods for synchronizing transmission of wireless data

An audio system, method, and computer program product for synchronizing device clocks. The systems, methods and computer program product can establish a first isochronous data stream between a peripheral device and a first device and establish a second isochronous data stream between the first device and a second device to send data between the first and second device. As the two data streams may rely on two different device clocks, e.g., one clock which defines the timing for the first isochronous data stream and a second clock which defines the timing for the second isochronous data stream, the systems, methods, and computer program disclosed herein are configured to maintain synchronization and/or synchronize the first clock with the second clock to prevent data loss due to clock drift.

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MOUNTING A SOUND MASKING DEVICE IN A HOTEL ROOM

An apparatus and method for mounting a sound masking component or device to an existing electronic component, appliance, or a furnishing installed or located in a hotel room or other interior space. According to an embodiment, the existing electronic component or appliance comprises a television set. The television set includes a pre-existing mounting mechanism for attaching a television wall-mounting bracket. The sound masking component further includes a mounting bracket wherein the mounting bracket is configured to be secured to the pre-existing mounting mechanism on the television set. According to another embodiment, the sound masking component is mounted internally inside the television set and configured to receive power from the television power supply and emit a sound masking signal utilizing a television speaker or a separate sound masking speaker. 120-. (canceled)21. A sound masking device suitable mounting on a rear surface of a television set installed in a hotel room , said sound masking device comprising:a sound masking component;a mounting bracket configured for attaching and supporting said sound masking component;the television set having a rear surface and including a wall mounting mechanism for attaching a television wall mounting bracket, the wall mounting mechanism comprising a plurality of wall mounting bracket holes according to an industry standard;said mounting bracket comprising a plurality of mounting holes, and said plurality of mounting holes having a spacing and configuration with at least one of said plurality of mounting holes is aligned with at least one of said plurality of wall mounting bracket holes, so that said sound masking component is mountable on the rear surface of the television without modification; andsaid sound masking component comprising an enclosure, said enclosure having a profile configured to allow said sound masking component to fit between the rear surface of the television and a surface adjacent the rear ...

Wireless noise-cancelling earplug

A wireless noise-cancelling earplug includes a housing within which at least an active noise cancellation (ANC) circuit for producing anti-noise, a speaker for emitting the anti-noise as a sound wave, and a battery for powering at least the ANC circuit. The earplug further includes an audio cavity for guiding the sound wave from the speaker out of the earplug, at least one microphone for measuring ambient noise and feeding the measured ambient noise to the ANC circuit, and a passive noise reduction unit for blocking ambient noise.

Voice Enhancing Device with Audio Focusing Function

A voice enhancing device with an audio focusing function is disclosed. The voice enhancing device has an audio focusing function capable of selectively enhancing voice depending on a speaking person's location. The voice enhancing device, which is wearable on a human body, includes: left and right earphones configured to fit into left and right ears of a wearer of the voice enhancing device, respectively; two or more microphones configured to acquire a sound; and a processing part configured to at least perform signal processing tasks for active noise cancellation on sound signals from the microphones and output processed sound signals to the earphones. The processing part is configured to perform the signal processing tasks to amplify only sound signals picked up from an interested direction and to attenuate sound signals picked up from other directions. 1. A voice enhancing device with an audio focusing function , which is wearable on a human body , comprising:left and right earphones configured to fit into left and right ears of a wearer of the voice enhancing device, respectively;two or more microphones configured to acquire a sound; anda processing part configured to at least perform signal processing tasks for active noise cancellation on sound signals from the microphones and output processed sound signals to the earphones,wherein the processing part is configured to perform the signal processing tasks to amplify only sound signals picked up from an interested direction and to attenuate sound signals picked up from other directions.2. The voice enhancing device of claim 1 , wherein the processing part is configured to at least determine the directions of the sounds picked up and detected by the two or more microphones claim 1 , respectively claim 1 , based on the difference in phase between the sounds.3. The voice enhancing device of claim 1 , further comprising:a housing that receives at least some of the earphones, the microphones and the processing part, ...

Audio processing device and audio playback system thereof

The present disclosure is provided an audio processing device and an audio playback system thereof. The audio processing device includes a receiving module configured to receive an audio signal and identify a transmission mode of the audio signal, with the transmission mode at least including a Bluetooth transmission mode and a WIFI transmission mode; a processing module configured to decode the audio signal into an analog audio signal and a digital audio signal; an output module configured to receive the analog audio signal and the digital audio signal and then output the analog audio signal to a conventional audio via an AUX analog output port and output the digital audio signal to an HiFi audio via an optical fiber output port. The present disclosure can receive audio signals with different transmission types and output the audio signals of different types, which enriches audio selectivity and is of high interest.

Electronic device and communication method using the same

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.

EARBUD SET, AND HEARING AID AND EARPHONE USING SAME

An ear bud set comprises: a body part; a leg part foldably connected to the body part; and an elastic body connected to the body part and a foldable portion of the leg part. The earbud set is stably provided in the ears when being used for the hearing aid or the earphone, the Bluetooth and the like, and thus is not easily separated from the ears despite vigorous motion, and since earholes are ventilated and external sound can be heard after being worn in the ears, sound transmission efficiency capable of preventing a safety accident is effective. The earbud set can be stably worn in the ears irrespective of the different shapes and sizes of ears of people, does not cause earaches by dispersing the force applied to the ears, and can be stably provided to the ears with low pressure. 113-. (canceled)14. An earbud set comprising:a body part;a leg part foldably connected to the body part; andan elastic body connected to the body part and a foldable portion of the leg part,wherein, when an earbud set is worn in the ears, restoring force of the elastic body is dispersed to at least three parts, and the earbud set is supported inside the ears.15. The earbud set as claimed in claim 14 , wherein the body part which is a hollow polyhedron of which corners are rounded is characterized in that the body is divided into an internal portion and a foldable part claim 14 , an upper surface or a lower surface of the internal portion has a hole so as to penetrate through an outside or an inside of the internal portion claim 14 , a lower surface of the foldable part is coupled with a head of the leg part claim 14 , a through hole in a predetermined size is formed so that the leg part can move forward and backward claim 14 , and a hole is formed at both sides of the foldable part so that a coupling pin is coupled claim 14 , and that a partition wall which is fixed to an upper surface and is spaced apart from a lower surface is provided between the internal portion and the foldable part ...

WIRELESS SPEAKER ARRANGEMENT

The present invention relates to a wireless speaker arrangement. The present invention also relates to a wireless speaker system comprising at least a pair of such speaker arrangements, to a method for operating a wireless speaker arrangement and to a corresponding computer program product. 1. A self-contained wireless speaker arrangement configured to deliver an audio experience to a user , the wireless speaker arrangement comprising:an outer housing having a predefined volume and form factor;an electro-acoustic transducer comprising a plurality of matched speaker components;an amplifier connected to the electro-acoustic transducer and configured for converting audio information into sound, the amplifier comprising a plurality of amplifier components selected to match the plurality of matched speaker components of the electro-acoustic transducer;a first wireless transceiver module for providing a wireless Internet connection to the wireless speaker arrangement;a digital storage device for providing a buffer for the audio information to be delivered by the wireless speaker arrangement, anda control unit connected to and configured to control the amplifier, the first wireless transceiver module and the digital storage device, whereinthe electro-acoustic transducer, the amplifier, the first wireless transceiver module, the digital storage device and the control unit are positioned entirely within the outer housing,the selection of components of the electro-acoustic transducer and the amplifier are based on the volume and form factor of the outer housing for maximizing the quality of the audio experience delivered to the user, and receive information, using the Internet connection, from a remotely arranged server, and', 'convert the received information into audio to be amplified using the amplifier and delivered to the user., 'the control unit is configured to2. The wireless speaker arrangement according to claim 1 , further comprising a second wireless transceiver ...

EARPIECE

An earpiece for an earphone comprising a leading portion, a trailing portion, and a resilient bridge interconnecting the leading portion and trailing portion. The resilient bridge is configured to flex so that the earpiece can conform to ear canal geometry as it is received in a user ear canal and to provide a biasing effect so that the leading portion and/or trailing portion contact the ear canal wall. An actuator to augment low frequency sound is provided on the leading portion. 1. An earpiece for an earphone to locatable in the ear canal of a user comprising:a leading portion locatable beyond the isthmus of the ear canal in proximity to the tympanic membrane of a user;a trailing portion to be in proximity to the auricle of the user;a resilient bridge interconnecting the leading portion and trailing portion, arranged to form a V-shape to conform to ear canal geometry as it is received in a user ear canal, the sizes of the leading portion and trailing portion being chosen so as the leading portion and trailing portion do not block the flow of ambient noise directly through the ear canal to the tympanic membrane and the resilient bridge provides a biasing effect to bias the leading portion and/or trailing portion against the ear canal wall;an actuator carried by the leading portion configured to vibrate the ear canal wall in response to received signals.2. The earpiece of wherein the actuator configured to vibrate the ear canal wall at a low frequency is a piezoelectric actuator.3. The earpiece of wherein the piezoelectric actuator also acts as a speaker.4. The earpiece according of wherein the earpiece further comprises a resilient wing extending tangentially from the trailing portion wherein the said wing is configured to flex and fold around at least a part of the said portion and/or bias against the ear canal wall and the wing dimension chosen to prevent passage of the trailing portion into the isthmus.5. The earpiece of comprising a resilient wing extending ...

Headphone Charging Case

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 ...

Systems and methods for selecting an audio endpoint

A method for providing audio information to a user during display of video information includes, at a source device of the user, casting video information to an endpoint display device, identifying a first endpoint audio component of the endpoint display device, comparing one or more capabilities of the first endpoint audio component to one or more capabilities of a second endpoint audio component, selecting the second endpoint audio component as a preferred audio output device based on the comparison, and casting audio information to the preferred audio output device.

ACOUSTIC SIGNATURES IN A PLAYBACK SYSTEM

A first computing device is configured to establish a communication path with a second computing device and receive, from the second computing device over the communication path, an indication to begin transmitting an audio tone comprising identifying information for the first computing device, where the audio tone, when detected by the second computing device, causes the second computing device to update a user interface of the second computing device. Based on the received indication, the first computing device begins transmitting the audio tone. The second computing device is configured to detect, via at least one microphone, the audio tone and then, based on the detected audio tone, update the user interface. 2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the first computing device further comprises program instructions stored on the first tangible claim 1 , non-transitory computer-readable medium that are executable by the at least one first processor such that the first computing device is configured to:after beginning to transmit the audio tone, receive an indication that the second computing device detected the audio tone.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the program instructions stored on the first tangible claim 2 , non-transitory computer-readable medium that are executable by the at least one first processor such that the first computing device is configured to receive an indication that the second computing device detected the audio tone comprise program instructions stored on the first tangible claim 2 , non-transitory computer-readable medium that are executable by the at least one first processor such that the first computing device is configured to receive claim 2 , from the second computing device via the communication path with the second computing device claim 2 , the indication that the second computing device detected the audio tone.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the first computing device further comprises program instructions stored on the first ...

Caseic

Caseic a guitar case that has a built in amplifier unit consisting of one or more speakers. The guitar case has a rectangular shape, versus the regular shape of a guitar. This case will include: Bluetooth capability, a guitar input, microphone input, multiple instrument inputs, a built in tuner, an external sound source input, and a DC supply unit also containing a rechargeable battery. An app available on any smart device will be made that will have a layout of guitar pedals that can be used to change the effect of the guitar plugged into the case, also including a drum machine. The speaker layout will consist of speakers on the top portion of case. There will be a microphone insert, mic effects, and a guitar insert along with all the knobs that are necessary to operate a guitar. 1. A portable case comprising:a storage area for a guitar having a top portion and a bottom portion;a power supply capable of powering one or more speakers;an amplifier unit for multiple different instruments;at least one knob to operate a guitar amp;at least one input connected to an external speaker;an input to connect a cord from an A/C power supply unit into a wall outlet;a power on/off switch;a compartment;wherein the power supply is configured to alternatively be powered by the A/C unit or a rechargeable battery;further wherein, inputs for multiple instruments are positioned on the case;further wherein, the top and bottom portion of the case are connected by hinges and straps.2. The portable case of claim 1 , wherein integrated into the case is Bluetooth operable to be connected wirelessly through an app on a smartphone device that includes at least one of an effect pedal and a drum machine.3. The portable case of claim 1 , further comprising a tuner powered by the power supply and a screen on the case configure to show at least one of a bluetooth on/off claim 1 , a guitar tuner claim 1 , an effect pedal claim 1 , and battery power.36-. (canceled)7. An instrument case claim 1 , ...

BT AND BCC COMMUNICATION FOR WIRELESS EARBUDS

Devices and methods for controlling the functionality of a pair of earbuds. The first earbud establishes a connection between the first earbud and an electronic device, searches for the second earbud of the pair of earbuds using Body Coupled Communication, BCC, and sends a signal from the first earbud to the electronic device including information defining whether the first earbud detected the second earbud during the search. The electronic device receives a signal from the at least one of the earbuds, the signal comprising information defining whether the earbud has detected the other earbud of the pair of earbuds using Body Coupled Communication, BCC, and sends a signal to the at least one earbud wherein the signal is controlled based on the received signal and includes information associated with controlling the functionality of the pair of earbuds. 1. A method for controlling a functionality of a pair of earbuds including a first earbud and a second earbud , wherein each earbud is wirelessly connectable to an electronic device and to each other , the method comprising:establishing a connection between the first earbud and an electronic device;receiving an audio signal in the first earbud from the electronic device;sending audio channel data, based on the received audio signal, from the first earbud to the second earbud; andswitching to receiving the audio signal in the second earbud from the electronic device, responsive to a predetermined event.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein said predetermined event comprises detection that a battery power level of the first earbud is below a prescribed threshold level.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein said predetermined event comprises detection of a lost connection between the first earbud and the second earbud.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein said predetermined event comprises detection of a lost contact between the first earbud and the body of a user of the pair of earbuds.5. The method ...

Speaker device

The present disclosure relates an electronic device having a speaker device. The electronic device may include a housing, a speaker device disposed inside the housing, and a sound generation circuit electrically connected to the speaker device. The speaker device may include a sound generation plate movable in a first direction, and a sound reflection construction facing the sound generation plate to form a space between the sound generation plate and the sound reflection construction. The sound generation plate includes a first surface disposed substantially at a center of the sound generation plate, the first surface having a convex shape when viewed from inside the space, and the sound reflection construction includes a second surface substantially aligned with the first surface along an axis of the housing, the second surface having a concave shape when viewed from inside the space.

COMMUNICATION HEADSET COMPRISING WIRELESS COMMUNICATION WITH PERSONAL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT DEVICES

Embodiments of the disclosure include a communication headset, which may comprise active noise cancellation or reduction, configured to wirelessly communicate with one or more PPE devices using voice recognition to process voice inputs from a user. The headset may comprise a voice recognition module configured to receive voice inputs from a user (via a microphone on the headset) and convert the voice inputs to text. The voice inputs may comprise commands that may be sent to the PPE devices, wherein the commands may request information from the PPE devices, such as pressure level, temperature, gas content and level, battery life, etc., and wherein the PPE devices may send a response to the headset comprising that information. The headset may then convert the response to a voice output, which may then be sent to the user via speakers in the headset. 115-. (canceled)16. A communication headset comprising:one or more inward facing microphones;one or more inward facing speakers;a voice recognition module configured to receive voice input from the user via the one or more microphones, and convert the voice input from the user into text; receive the text output from the voice recognition module;', 'determine if the text output is associated with a command;', 'direct the command to an indicated destination;', 'receive a response to the command;', 'convert the response to a voice output; and', 'send the voice output to the one or more speakers to be communicated to the user;, 'a processor configured toa wireless module configured to, when the indicated destination is an external personal protection equipment (PPE) device, communicate the command wirelessly to the PPE device, and receive a response from the PPE device; anda local control unit configured to, when the indicated destination is the local headset, process the command and generate a response to the command.17. The headset of claim 16 , further comprising one or more active noise reduction (ANR) modules connected to ...

Wireless Earphone

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 ...

USER CUSTOMIZABLE HEADPHONE SYSTEM

An apparatus may include a first headphone. The first headphone may include a first audio transducer and a second audio transducer. The first audio transducer may generate sound according to a first spectral mask and the second audio transducer may generate sound according to a second spectral mask. The first spectral mask and the second spectral mask may be adjustable at the first headphone. The first headphone may include a digital interface. The apparatus may further include a headphone controller to control the first headphone. The headphone controller may receive an audio signal from a portable electronic device and/or the headphone controller may transmit digital information representing speech, sound, or music to the first headphone. In response to a user input, the headphone controller may cause an adjustment to one or more of the first spectral mask or the second spectral mask. 1. A headphone apparatus comprising:a first headphone including a first audio transducer and a second audio transducer, wherein the first audio transducer generates sound according to a first spectral mask and the second audio transducer generates sound according to a second spectral mask, wherein the first spectral mask and the second spectral mask are adjustable at the first headphone, and wherein the first headphone includes a digital interface that receives audio information and audio reproduction control information; anda headphone controller to control the first headphone, wherein the headphone controller receives an audio signal from a portable electronic device, wherein the headphone controller transmits digital information including the audio information and the audio reproduction control information to the first headphone, wherein the headphone controller, in response to a user input, generates the audio reproduction control information that causes an adjustment to one or more of the first spectral mask or the second spectral mask.2. The headphone apparatus according to ...

Vehicle with interaction between entertainment systems and wearable devices

A system includes a vehicle, a vehicle network disposed within the vehicle, and an entertainment system disposed within the vehicle wherein the entertainment system comprises at least one audio source. The entertainment system is configured to wirelessly communicate with at least one wireless earpiece to provide for streaming of audio to and from the at least one wireless earpiece. A method includes providing a vehicle having an entertainment system, wirelessly connecting the entertainment system of the vehicle to at least one wireless ear piece associated with an occupant within the vehicle, and streaming audio from the at least one wireless earpiece to the entertainment system of the vehicle. 1. A system comprising:a vehicle;a vehicle network disposed within the vehicle; andan entertainment system disposed within the vehicle and operatively connected to the vehicle network, wherein the entertainment system comprises at least one audio source;wherein the entertainment system is configured to wirelessly communicate with multiple sets of wireless earpieces associated with multiple occupants within the vehicle to provide for streaming of audio to and from the multiple sets of the wireless earpieces;wherein each wireless earpiece of the multiple sets of wireless earpieces includes processor and at least one sensor; andwherein the entertainment system is further configured to receive at least one playlist transferred from each of the multiple sets of wireless earpieces, perform an analysis which combines each playlist from each of the multiple sets of wireless earpieces and determine one or more entertainment system settings based on the analysis.2. The system of wherein the entertainment system is further configured to transfer audio files to each of the multiple sets of the wireless earpieces.3. The system of wherein the entertainment system is further configured to transfer audio files from each of the multiple sets of the wireless earpieces.4. The system of wherein ...

MIXED-ORDER AMBISONICS (MOA) AUDIO DATA FOR COMPUTER-MEDIATED REALITY SYSTEMS

An example device includes a memory device, and a processor coupled to the memory device. The memory is configured to store a plurality of representations of a soundfield. The processor is configured to track a steering angle provided by one or more angles associated with the device, and to select, based on the steering angle, a representation of the soundfield from the plurality of representations stored to the memory device. 1. A device comprising:a memory device configured to store a plurality of representations of a soundfield; and track a steering angle provided by one or more angles associated with the device; and', 'select, based on the steering angle, a representation of the soundfield from the plurality of representations stored to the memory device., 'a processor, coupled to the memory device, the processor configured to2. The device of claim 1 , further comprising one or more loudspeakers coupled to the processor claim 1 , the one or more loudspeakers configured to reproduce the soundfield based on the selected representation of the soundfield.3. The device of claim 1 , further comprising a camera configured to capture images that include a gaze angle associated with a user wearing the device.4. The device of claim 3 , wherein the processor claim 3 , coupled to the camera claim 3 , is configured to determine the gaze angle associated with the user claim 3 , and track the steering angle based on the gaze angle.5. The device of claim 1 , further comprising a display configured to represent an image sequence at a viewing angle that is based on the steering angle.6. The device of claim 1 , further comprising a network interface claim 1 , coupled to the memory claim 1 , configured to communicate exchange messages to an external device associated with the plurality of representations of the soundfield to store to the memory.7. The device of claim 6 , further comprising an antenna claim 6 , coupled to the network interface claim 6 , configured to receive ...

WIRELESS MICROPHONE SYSTEM FOR AN ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR

An article of footwear that produces an audio component for a performance includes a rigid heel assembly that attaches to the article of footwear. The rigid heel assembly has a cavity with an open end. The cavity houses an audio transmission assembly that includes a transmitter. A microphone converts the audio component of the performance into a digital audio signal and is operatively connected to the audio transmission assembly which wirelessly transmits the digital audio signal of the audio of the performance. 1. An article of footwear that produces an audio component for a performance comprising:an rigid heel assembly attached to the article of footwear;a cavity within the rigid heel assembly having an open end;an audio transmission assembly, comprising a transmitter disposed within the cavity;a microphone to convert the audio component of the performance into a digital audio signal and operatively connected to the audio transmission assembly;wherein the transmitter wirelessly transmits the digital audio signal of the audio of the performance.2. The article of footwear according to claim 1 , wherein the rigid heel assembly is manufactured from ABS plastic material.3. The article of footwear according to claim 1 , wherein the rigid heel assembly is formed by 3D printing.4. The article of footwear according to claim 1 , wherein the article of footwear is a tap shoe.5. The article of footwear according to claim 1 , wherein the microphone is disposed between the heel assembly and a toe portion of the article of footwear.6. The article of footwear according to claim 1 , wherein the audio transmission assembly further comprises a power source disposed within the cavity and operatively connected to the microphone and audio transmission assembly.7. The article of footwear according to claim 1 , wherein the open end of the cavity is opposite a toe portion of the article of footwear.8. The article of footwear according to claim 1 , wherein a gap is disposed between a top ...

Magnetic earphones holder

One or more sensors are configured to contextualize a series of user generated movements to control one or more electronic devices. For example, a set of earphones comprises one or more sensors for sensing a location of the earphones. The one or more sensors enable earphones such as a pair of bluetooth or earphones wirelessly coupled to a bluetooth enabled electronic device, the capability to understand the configuration of use of the earphones. Based on a location and use or non-use of the earphones, one or more contextual responses is able to be applied for a given action. In addition, a garment comprises one or more sensors for sensing a motion of a user as the garment is being used. The one or more sensors allow the user to control one or more electronic devices through a series of user generated movements.

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

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. ...

Method for Controlling Earphone Switching, Earphone, and Earphone System

A method for controlling earphone switching, an earphone, and an earphone system are provided. The method includes the following. A first earphone determines whether the first earphone is switched to a non-wearing state from a wearing state. 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. When the first earphone is determined to be switched to the non-wearing state from the wearing state, the first earphone switches the first earphone to serve as the slave earphone and the first earphone switches the second earphone to serve as the master earphone. Switching between master and slave earphones can be achieved according to changes between the wearing state and the non-wearing state of the master earphone, such that user experience can be improved. 1. A method for controlling earphone switching , comprising:determining, by a first earphone, whether the first earphone is switched to a non-wearing state from a wearing state, the first earphone being coupled with a second earphone and an electronic device and serving as a master earphone, and the second earphone serving as a slave earphone; andswitching, by the first earphone, the first earphone to serve as the slave earphone and switching, by the first earphone, the second earphone to serve as the master earphone, in response to determining that the first earphone is switched to the non-wearing state from the wearing state.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein switching the first earphone to serve as the slave earphone and switching the second earphone to serve as the master earphone comprises:disconnecting a first data transmission link with the electronic device, and sending a request to the second earphone to request the second earphone to establish a second data transmission link with the electronic device.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein switching the first earphone to serve as the slave earphone and ...

WIRELESS SIGNAL SOURCE BASED AUDIO OUTPUT AND RELATED SYSTEMS, METHODS AND DEVICES

Systems, methods and devices for audio output responsive to a wireless communication link are disclosed, as well as related systems, methods and devices. In various embodiments, a spatial position of a second device relative to a first device may be determined responsive to a wireless communication link between the first device and the second device, and, responsive to the determined spatial position, at least part of an audio signal may be processed to include audio effects, and speaker(s) that output sound corresponding to the processed audio signal may have a directional “feel” to a listener. Spatial position may include a spatial direction and/or a distance. In related systems, methods and devices, various actions may be taken responsive to spatial position of a first device relative to a second device, such as selecting audio content, loading audio content, requesting and/or receiving audio content from an audio content repository, changing audio effects that are encoded into audio content (e.g., adding, removing, updating, etc.), and combinations thereof. 1. A method , comprising:wirelessly transmitting one or more communication messages between a sender and a receiver;receiving a first communication message of the one or more communication messages the first communication message including information about a first characteristic of a first radio frequency (RF) wave corresponding to the wireless communication link;determining a first spatial position of the sender responsive to the information about the first characteristic of the first RF wave;adjusting at least one of a level and a timing of an audio signal responsive to the determined first spatial position of the sender; andproviding the adjusted audio signal to at least one audio sink.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein determining the first spatial position of the sender comprises determining one or more of spatial direction and distance.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the sender is configured to ...

Method for Controlling Earphone Switching, Earphone, and Earphone System

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.

ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE EARTIPS

An eartip includes a first portion that defines a cavity for receiving an earbud and an aperture. The eartip also includes a second portion that overlies the aperture and is formed of an electrically conductive material. An electrically conductive plug has a first end disposed within the aperture and a second end is coupled to the second portion to provide an electrically conductive path between the second portion and the cavity. 1. An eartip comprising:a first portion defining a cavity for receiving an earbud and an aperture; anda second portion overlying the aperture and formed of an electrically conductive material, andan electrically conductive plug having a first end disposed within the aperture and a second end coupled to the second portion to provide an electrically conductive path between the second portion and the cavity.2. The eartip of claim 1 , wherein the first portion is not electrically conductive.3. The eartip of claim 1 , wherein the electrically conductive material comprises an elastomer and electrically conductive particles suspended in the elastomer.4. The eartip of claim 3 , wherein the electrically conductive material comprises an elastomer and an electrically conductive coating on a surface of the elastomer.5. The eartip of claim 4 , wherein the second portion comprises between 2.5% and 6% of the electrically conductive particles by weight.6. The eartip of claim 1 , wherein the eartip is formed in a two-shot molding process in which the first portion is formed in a first molding portion and the second portion is molded directly on top of the first portion in a second molding operation.7. The eartip of claim 1 , wherein the first portion is formed of a first elastomer having a first durometer claim 1 , and wherein the second portion is formed of a second claim 1 , electrically conductive elastomer having a second durometer that is softer than the first durometer.8. An in-ear earpiece comprising: a transducer, and', 'an electrically conductive ...

ACOUSTIC OUTPUT APPARATUS AND METHODS THEREOF

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

Multi-device audio adjustment coordination

This relates to intelligent automated assistants and, more specifically, to the intelligent coordination of audio signal output adjustments among multiple electronic devices. An example method includes, generating a local audio intent object associated with a software application stored on a first electronic device, the local audio intent object including one or more local audio parameters; determining that a second electronic device that is outputting an audio signal is proximate to the first electronic device; generating a proximate audio intent object corresponding to the second electronic device based on the one or more local audio adjustment parameters and a round-trip time (RTT) of a communication connection between the first electronic device and the second electronic device; and transmitting the proximate audio intent object to the second electronic device via the communication connection, wherein the proximate audio intent object causes the second electronic device to adjust the output of the audio signal.

MOBILE ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND AUDIO SERVER FOR COORDINATED PLAYOUT OF AUDIO MEDIA CONTENT

A mobile electronic device (device) operating with other devices form a group for wireless coordinated playout of audio media content. The processor performs operations that determine a common time sync shared with the other devices, and determine a timing of occurrence of a sound transient sensed relative to the common time sync. The operations receive timing reports from the other devices, where each of the timing reports indicates a timing of occurrence of the sound transient sensed at a respective one of the other devices relative to the common time sync. The sound transient sensed by the devices is generated at a preferred listening location. The operations coordinate timing of playout of audio media content by the group of devices responsive to comparison of the timing of occurrence of the sound transient sensed by the microphone of the device and the timing of occurrences indicated by the timing reports. 1. A mobile electronic device operating with other mobile electronic devices forming a group for coordinated playout of audio media content , the mobile electronic device comprising:a wireless network interface circuit configured for communication with the other mobile electronic devices through a wireless communication link;a microphone;a speaker;a processor operationally connected to the microphone, the speaker, and the wireless network interface circuit; and determining a common time sync shared with the other mobile electronic devices;', 'determining a timing of occurrence of a sound transient that is sensed by the microphone relative to the common time sync;', 'receiving timing reports from the other mobile electronic devices, wherein each of the timing reports indicates a timing of occurrence of the sound transient sensed by a microphone of a respective one of the other mobile electronic devices relative to the common time sync, wherein the sound transient sensed by the mobile electronic devices is generated at a preferred listening location; and', ' ...

Wearable with linked accelerometer system

An earpiece includes an earpiece housing, a processor disposed within the ear piece housing, at least one inertial sensor disposed within the earpiece housing, the at least one inertial sensor operatively connected to the processor, and a wireless transceiver disposed within the earpiece housing and operatively connected to the processor. The earpiece is configured to exchange inertial data with a vehicle having one or more inertial sensors. The vehicle may be a motorcycle, moped, scooter, bicycle, electric bicycle, personal transporter, hover board, or other type of vehicle. 1. An earpiece comprising:an earpiece housing;a processor disposed within the ear piece housing;at least one inertial sensor disposed within the earpiece housing, the at least one inertial sensor operatively connected to the processor;a wireless transceiver disposed within the earpiece housing and operatively connected to the processor;wherein the earpiece is configured to bi-directionally exchange inertial data with a vehicle having one or more inertial sensors.2. The earpiece of wherein the vehicle is a motorcycle.3. The earpiece of wherein the vehicle is a personal transporter.4. The earpiece of wherein the at least one inertial sensor comprises a nine axis inertial sensor.5. The earpiece of wherein the exchange of the inertial data comprises receiving inertial data from one or more inertial sensors of the vehicle through the wireless transceiver.6. The earpiece of wherein the exchange of the inertial data further comprises sending inertial data from the at least one sensor disposed within the earpiece to the vehicle using the wireless transceiver.7. The earpiece of further comprising a speaker and wherein the earpiece is configured to provide an audio output at the speaker based on data from the at least one inertial sensor and from the inertial data from the vehicle.8. The earpiece of wherein the audio output comprises a verbal instruction.9. The earpiece of wherein the audio output ...

Cranial electrotherapy stimulator

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.

WIRELESS AUDIO SYSTEM USING SMOKE DETECTORS WITH INTEGRATED AUDIO SYSTEMS PAIRED FOR MOBILE DEVICE OUTPUT

A system for pairing a smoke detector based audio system with a device for wireless audio. The system has a smoke detector circuit with an integrated audio system. The device is paired to the smoke detector circuit using a communications protocol and used to output audio from a speaker. The system has an alarm circuit and an alarm speaker, that can be separate from the audio speaker. The alarm circuit is connected to one or more detection device for determining hazardous conditions. If a hazardous condition is detected, the audio from the device is overridden and alarm audio is output to warn of the hazardous condition. 112.-. (canceled)13. A smoke detector device with integrated wireless audio playback , the smoke detector comprising:an enclosure;a power supply selector switch, coupled to a wired power source to receive power and coupled to a battery back-up power source to receive power;a smoke detector circuit driving an alarm speaker, within the enclosure and coupled to the power supply selector switch, the smoke detector circuit receiving power from the power supply under normal operations and receiving power from the battery back-up power source when power from the power supply is not available;a speaker circuit driving an audio speaker to playback audio from a wirelessly-connected external device, within the enclosure and also coupled to receive power from the power supply under normal operations and not receiving power from the battery back-up power source when power from the power supply is not available; andan override circuit, within the enclosure and coupled to both the smoke detector circuit and to the speaker, the override circuit receiving a signal from the smoke detector circuit and, in response, send a first signal to interrupt audio playback from the audio speaker and send a second signal to activate an audible alarm from the alarm speaker.14. The smoke detector device of claim 13 , further comprising:an application executing on an external device, ...

Acoustic output apparatus

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

SMART AUDIO SYSTEM CAPABLE OF DETERMINING SPEAKER TYPE AND POSITION

There is provided a smart audio system including multiple audio devices and a central server. The central server confirms a model of every audio device and a position thereof in an operation area in a scan mode. The central server confirms a user position or a user state to accordingly control output power of a speaker of each of the multiple audio devices in an operation mode. 1. A smart audio system , comprising:multiple audio devices arranged at different positions in a room;an acoustic host, coupled to the multiple audio devices, and configured to sequentially control each of the multiple audio devices to generate predetermined sound;multiple microphones arranged in the room to receive the predetermined sound generated by the multiple audio devices to respectively generate audio data; anda central server coupled to the multiple microphones to determine a speaker type and a position of each of the multiple audio devices according to the audio data associated with the predetermined sound and generated by the multiple microphones.2. The smart audio system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein each of the multiple audio devices is arranged adjacent to one of the multiple microphones.3. The smart audio system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the multiple microphones are directional microphones and respectively directed toward the multiple audio devices.4. The smart audio system as claimed in claim 1 , whereinthe acoustic host is configured to inform, by wireless data, the central server a current audio device that is controlled to generate the predetermined sound, andthe central server is configured to record the speaker type and the position corresponding to the current audio device according to the audio data.5. The smart audio system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the speaker type comprises a frequency parameter of a speaker included in each of the multiple audio devices.6. The smart audio system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein after the central server recorded the ...

VARIABLE COMPUTING ENGINE FOR INTERACTIVE MEDIA BASED UPON USER BIOMETRICS

A system and method for implementing interactive media content is provided. Interactive media content is received for communication to a user through at least wireless earpieces. User biometrics are measured utilizing the wireless earpieces. A user condition associated with the user biometrics is determined. Branching patterns of the interactive media content are modified in response to the user condition. The interactive content may be a game or story. 1. A method for implementing interactive media content , comprising:receiving interactive media content for communication to a user through at least wireless earpieces;measuring user biometrics utilizing the wireless earpieces;determining a user condition associated with the user biometrics; andmodifying branching patterns of the interactive media content in response to the user condition.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:linking the wireless earpieces with a virtual reality system, wherein the virtual reality system includes at least a virtual reality headset;synchronizing playback of audio content with visual content displayed by the virtual reality headset; andplaying the audio content in response to receiving the audio content from the virtual reality headset.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the interactive media content is a game or story.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:communicating with an interactive book; andmanaging the interactive media content communicated by the interactive book and the wireless earpieces in response to the user condition.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the branching patterns are modified to reach a specified user condition.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the interactive media content includes a plurality of alternatives that are selectable in response to the branching patterns.7. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:receiving additional sensor measurements from the virtual reality headset; andplaying the audio content in response to the additional ...

Audio Apparatus

An audio apparatus includes: a receiver which receives audio data transmitted by a broadcast method from an external apparatus; a sound emitter which performs sound emission of the audio data received by the receiver; a generator which generates sound emission control information relating to sound emission of other apparatus which can receive the audio data; and a transmitter which transmits the sound emission control information generated by the generator to the other apparatus. 1. An audio apparatus comprising:a network interface configured to communicate with another audio apparatus;a receiver;at least one processor; andat least one storage configured to store sound emission control information and instructions, the instructions when executed by the at least one processor, cause the audio apparatus to:determine that the audio apparatus is in a state capable of communicating with the other audio apparatus via the network interface,receive audio data via the receiver transmitted from an external apparatus different from the other audio apparatus,output a sound based on the received audio data, andtransmit the sound emission control information stored in the at least one storage to the other audio apparatus.2. The audio apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the sound emission control information includes one or more of the following:(i) a sound volume and (ii) a frequency band.3. An audio apparatus comprising:a network interface configured to communicate with another audio apparatus;a receiver;at least one processor; andat least one storage configured to store instructions, the instructions when executed by the at least one processor, cause the audio apparatus to:determine that the audio apparatus is in a state capable of communicating with the other audio apparatus via the network interface,receive sound emission control information and audio data transmitted by the other audio apparatus,process the received audio data based on the received sound emission control ...

Earpiece with Digital Rights Management

A wireless earpiece for digital rights management is provided. The wireless earpiece includes a processor disposed within the ear piece housing, a speaker operatively connected to the processor, a storage medium disposed within the ear piece housing and operatively connected to the processor, and a wireless transceiver disposed within the ear piece housing and operatively connected to the processor. The processor may be configured to access audio files stored on the storage medium to play the audio files over the speaker. The processor may be configured to provide a digital rights management feature for one or more of the audio files. The processor may be further configured to access an audio stream conveyed to the earpiece through the wireless transceiver. The processor may be further configured to provide a digital rights management for the audio stream. 1. A wireless earpiece for digital rights management comprising:an ear piece housing;a processor disposed within the ear piece housing;a speaker operatively connected to the processor;a storage medium disposed within the ear piece housing and operatively connected to the processor; anda wireless transceiver disposed within the ear piece housing and operatively connected to the processor;wherein the processor is configured to access audio files stored on the storage medium to play the audio files using the speaker;wherein the processor is configured to provide digital rights management for one or more of the audio files.2. The wireless earpiece of wherein the processor is configured to access an audio stream conveyed to the earpiece through the wireless transceiver.3. The wireless earpiece of wherein the processor is configured to provide digital rights management for the audio stream.4. The wireless earpiece of further comprising at least one sensor for detecting biometric information claim 1 , the at least one sensor operatively connected to the processor.5. The wireless earpiece of wherein the processor is ...

SPEAKER DEVICE INCLUDING TOUCH DISPLAY

A speaker device is provided. The present speaker device comprises: a speaker; a touch display disposed at a central part of a vibration plate included in the speaker, displaying a UI for receiving an input of a user operation, and receiving an input of a user's touch; and a processor for controlling the speaker device according to the user operation input through the UI. 1. A speaker device , comprising:a speaker;a touch display which is disposed at a central part of a vibration plate included in the speaker, displays a user interface (UI) for receiving an input of a user operation, and receives an input of a user's touch; anda processor configured to control the speaker device according to a user operation input through the UI.2. The speaker device according to claim 1 , wherein the touch display is coupled to an upper part of a dust cap disposed at a central part of the vibration plate.3. The speaker device according to claim 1 , wherein the touch display is coupled to the touch display and includes a rotation knob that receives an input of a user operation through rotation.4. The (wireless) speaker device as claimed in claim 3 , further comprising:a communicator configured to carry out communication with an external device,wherein the processor controls the touch display to display a UI for receiving an input of a password for connecting to a wireless Internet, and based on a user command to adjust a volume being input through at least one of the rotation knob and the user's touch, controls the communicator to connect to the wireless Internet.5. The speaker device as claimed in claim 3 , wherein the processor controls the touch display to display a UI for adjusting a volume claim 3 , and based on a user command to adjust a volume being input through at least one of the rotation knob and the touch display claim 3 , controls the speaker to adjust a volume based on the user command.6. The speaker device as claimed in claim 3 , wherein the processor controls the ...

Wearable Earpiece Multifactorial Biometric Analysis System and Method

A system, method and one or more wireless earpieces for authenticating a transaction utilizing one or more wireless earpieces. An indication that the transaction is pending is received by the one or more wireless earpieces. Biometric readings are performed for a user utilizing sensors of the one or more wireless earpieces. The biometric readings are analyzed to determine whether the user is authorized to perform the transaction. The transaction is authenticated in response to determining the biometric readings authorize the user to perform the transaction. 1. A method for authenticating a transaction utilizing one or more wireless earpieces , the method comprising:receiving an indication of the one or more wireless earpieces that the transaction is pending;performing biometric readings for a user utilizing sensors of the one or more wireless earpieces;analyzing the biometric readings to determine whether the user is authorized to perform the transaction; andauthenticating the transaction in response to determining the biometric readings performed by the one or more wireless earpieces authorize the user to perform the transaction.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the invitation is received from a wireless device associated with the one or more wireless earpieces.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the biometric readings include at least a voice identification.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:rejecting the transaction in response to determining the biometric readings do not authorize the user to perform the transaction.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the biometric readings include voice characteristics claim 1 , pulse claim 1 , and temperature.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the one or more wireless earpieces are a pair of wireless earpieces.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the indication is received directly from a point of sale communications device.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein the biometric readings are automatically performed in response ...

Media sharing community

The present invention enables a user to share his/her listening experience selectively with others without sharing headphones and without disturbing others who do not want to listen. In a preferred embodiment, a first listener can accomplish this by storing in a Portable Electronic Device or similar device a library of listening experiences, listening to one of the listening experiences, and while listening to that one listening experience streaming the one listening experience to at least one other Portable Electronic Device or similar device. A second listener at the other Portable Electronic Device can then listen to the same listening experience as the first listener at the same time. It is expected that the listening experiences will typically he songs or other music but the invention may he practiced with any type of audio content. The first listener may also create a playlist of the listening experiences in the library and make the playlist available to others. Others may use the playlist to access the library and listen to one or more listening experiences stored in the library. Also, utilizing the same interface and communication methodologies as described above, the technology platform detailed in this application can be used for commercial purposes to stream location based content, audio and otherwise, to a connected network of Portable Electronic Devices. Commercial uses of this functionality include providing commercial establishments with the ability to create synchronous (users come into a stream at the exact point that it is being streamed in real time) and or asynchronous (users can select and start a transmission from the beginning) featured channels (location based) where they can stream any self created or otherwise authorized content to other Portable Electronic Devices in their range.

PLANT SPEAKER

A plant speaker comprising a frame and a wireless speaker. The frame can resemble the petals of a flower, such that the plant speaker can visually blend in with a garden environment. The wireless speaker can be paired with a source device to play back music or other sounds from the source device. 1. A plant speaker , comprising:a frame comprising a ring surrounding an aperture, and one or more petals extending outwardly from said ring, said petals being configured to resemble a plant; anda speaker module housed within said aperture, said speaker module comprising a wireless module and an audio driver, said wireless module being configured to wirelessly exchange data with a source device and said audio driver being configured to receive and play back audio data from said source device via said wireless module.2. The plant speaker of claim 1 , wherein said wireless module exchanges data with said source device using a Bluetooth standard.3. The plant speaker of claim 1 , further comprising a brace extending from one position on said ring around a back portion of said speaker module to a second position on said ring to hold said speaker module within said aperture.4. The plant speaker of claim 1 , further comprising a mounting element that supports said frame.5. The plant speaker of claim 4 , wherein said mounting element is a ground stake.6. The plant speaker of claim 5 , wherein said mounting element is configured to resemble a plant stem.7. The plant speaker of claim 4 , wherein said mounting element is a suspension member from which said frame hangs.8. The plant speaker of claim 1 , wherein said speaker module further comprises a light.9. The plant speaker of claim 8 , wherein said light is configured to pulse and/or change at a rate corresponding to the tempo of said audio data.10. The plant speaker of claim 1 , wherein at least one petal is rotationally coupled to said frame such that said at least one petal rotates about an axis in said frame.11. A plant speaker ...

Wrist and finger communication device

A wrist and finger communication device ( 10 ) includes a strap ( 12 ), a communication module ( 14 ) connected with the strap ( 12 ) and a watch head ( 26 ). The communication module ( 14 ) includes a voice module ( 18 ) having a microphone ( 20 ), and a speaker ( 22 ) or a bone conduction actuator ( 24 ). The bone conduction actuator ( 24 ) may be provided on the communication module ( 14 ) or on a ring-shaped member ( 30 ) to be worn on the user's finger. The speaker ( 22 ) may be provided on the communication module ( 14 ) and extendible to a palm region of the user's hand cupped over the user's ear.

WIRELESS AUDIO OUTPUT DEVICES

Systems, methods, and non-transitory computer-readable storage media for determining when to wirelessly communicatively couple together a pair of untethered wireless audio output devices and for determining when to erase a connection history stored on one or both of the wireless audio output devices. 1. A method for wirelessly pairing an audio output device with a companion communication device , the method comprising:detecting opening of a cover of a case that houses the audio output device;determining, responsive to detecting the opening of the cover of the case, whether the audio output device is wirelessly paired with the companion communication device; the audio output device is not paired with the companion communication device; and', 'the companion communication device is within a wireless personal area network pairing range of the audio output device; and, 'causing the audio output device to be discoverable by the companion communication device, whenpairing the audio output device with the companion communication device.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein pairing the audio output device with the companion communication device comprises:causing one or more wireless link keys stored on the audio output device to be erased; andstoring in the audio output device a wireless link key associated with the companion communication device.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the wireless link key associated with the companion device is used to connect the audio output device with the companion communication device automatically when previously wirelessly paired.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:causing the companion communication device to present on a display an indication of wireless pairing with the audio output device.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the pairing the audio output device with the companion communication device is performed responsive to receipt of an input via a display of the companion communication device.6. The method of claim 5 , ...

ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING POWER SIGNAL USING THE SAME

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 ...

AUDIO SYSTEM WITH REMOVABLE SPEAKER

An audio system for use in an automotive vehicle is provided. The audio system is configured to detect the removal of the removable speaker and adjust the audio signal to the fixed speakers so as to maintain the quality of sound within the vehicle. The audio system includes a signal processor configured to detect the presence of the removable speaker. The audio system distributes the frequency transmitted to the removable speaker to the speakers within the automotive vehicle so as to maintain the same sound quality when the removable speaker is removed. 1. An audio system for use in an automotive vehicle , the audio system comprising:a plurality of speakers, the plurality of speakers consisting of a plurality of fixed speakers and a removable speaker, the plurality of fixed speakers fixedly mounted within the automotive vehicle and the removable speaker configured to be removed from the automotive vehicle;a signal processor in electrical communication with each of the plurality of speakers and configured to detect each of the plurality of speakers, the signal processor configured to transmit a first signal and a second signal, wherein the first signal is configured to generate a predetermined audio profile when each of the plurality of speakers is in electrical communication with the signal processor, the second signal is transmitted to each of the fixed speakers when the removable speaker is removed so as to generate the predetermined audio profile.2. The audio system as set forth in claim 1 , further including a sensor configured to detect the presence of the removable speaker claim 1 , the sensor communicating the presence of the removable speaker to the signal processor.3. The audio system as set forth in claim 1 , wherein the first signal includes a predetermined frequency claim 1 , and wherein the second signal is configured to distribute the predetermined frequency among the plurality of speakers electrically connected within the automotive vehicle.4. The ...

AUDIO WIRELESS TRANSMISSION SYSTEM, SPEAKER DEVICE, AND SOURCE DEVICE

In a one-to-many audio wireless transmission system in which a plurality of speaker devices on an audio reception side are provided with respect to one source device, in a case where an error has occurred in a certain speaker device, a possibility of the same error occurring in other speaker devices is reduced. A speaker device () includes an error detection unit () which detects an error regarding sound output and transmits error information which is information regarding an error detected by the error detection unit () to a source device () by using wireless communication. The source device () transmits an operation request corresponding to the error information by using wireless communication to speaker devices other than the speaker device which has transmitted the error information. 1. An audio wireless transmission system comprising:a plurality of speaker devices; anda source device which transmits an audio signal to the plurality of speaker devices by using wireless communication,wherein the speaker device includes an error detection unit which detects an error regarding sound output and transmits error information which is information regarding error detected by the error detection unit to the source device by using wireless communication, andthe source device transmits an operation request corresponding to the error information by using wireless communication to speaker devices other than the speaker device which has transmitted the error information.2. The audio wireless transmission system according to claim 1 ,wherein the speaker device includes an analog power source unit which supplies electric power to an analog circuit, a digital power source unit which supplies electric power to a digital circuit, a wireless reception unit which receives the audio signal, a control unit, a D/A converter which converts the audio signal received by the wireless reception unit into an analog signal from the digital signal, an amplification unit which amplifies the ...

Multifunctional earphone system for sports activities

A multifunctional earphone system for sports activities is described which comprises the following: a first apparatus configured to be carried in one of a user's ears, the first apparatus comprising a first data communication unit and a first loudspeaker, and a second apparatus configured to be carried in the user's other ear, the second apparatus comprising a second data communication unit and a second loudspeaker, wherein at least one of the first apparatus and the second apparatus comprises a sensor unit and a data processing unit, wherein the data processing unit is configured to generate performance data based on measurement data acquired by the sensor unit, wherein the first apparatus further comprises a signal processing unit configured to generate a binaural audio signal based on the performance data, the binaural audio signal comprising a first signal part to be output by the first loudspeaker and a second signal part to be output by the second loudspeaker, and wherein the first data communication unit is configured to communicate the second signal part of the binaural audio signal to the second data communication unit. Furthermore, a method is described. 1. A multifunctional earphone system for sports activities , the system comprising:a first apparatus configured to be carried in one of a user's ears, the first apparatus comprising a first data communication unit and a first loudspeaker, anda second apparatus configured to be carried in the user's other ear, the second apparatus comprising a second data communication unit and a second loudspeaker,wherein at least one of the first apparatus and the second apparatus comprises a sensor unit and a data processing unit, wherein the data processing unit is configured to generate performance data based on measurement data acquired by the sensor unit,wherein the first apparatus further comprises a signal processing unit configured to generate a binaural audio signal based on the performance data, the binaural ...

MANAGING AUDIO OUTPUT THROUGH AN INTERMEDIARY

The present invention extends to methods, systems, and computer program products for managing audio output through an intermediary. In some embodiments, an audio controller emulates a direct connection between an audio source device and an audio output device. In other embodiments, audio content local to an audio controller is combined with other audio content passing through the audio controller on its way from an audio source device to an audio output device. In additional embodiments, an audio output device is locked to an audio controller. The lock survives power cycling and soft resets of the audio output device. A special hard reset can be used to release the audio output device. 121-. (canceled)22. A method for connecting an audio controller with an audio output device , the method comprising:receiving, by the audio controller, a user selection of a user-interface control for pairing with one or more audio output devices;receiving, by the audio controller, a request for communication configuration information from an audio output device included in the one or more audio output devices;providing, by a wireless network interface of the audio controller, communication configuration information to the audio output device, the communication configuration information for use in wireless communication with the audio controller;detecting, by the wireless network interface, an advertisement signal from the audio output device;sending, by the audio controller, a pairing request to the detected audio output device, the pairing request including controller pairing information; andsending, by the audio controller, a signal to the audio output device to prompt the audio output device to stop sending advertisement signals to prevent another device from detecting the audio output device and to lock the audio output device to the audio controller.23. The method of claim 22 , wherein locking the audio output device to the audio controller comprises storing the communication ...

CONVENIENT ELECTRONIC GAME CALLING DEVICE

A convenient electronic sound producing device is an electronic sound producing device that is physically configured to be easy to use in the field. A control module faces the use while the sound is projected away from the user. A pistol grip can be used to ease holding and using the call. A remote can further ease operation and allow control from a distance. A timer allows for nearly autonomous operation. Control modules can be fixed to a firearm, bow, crossbow, or camera to minimize the user's movement while simultaneously calling and preparing for a shot. A pinning hole or a stake can allow for reliably fixing the sound producing device to a surface, to vegetation, or to other objects. 1. An animal call system operating in cooperation with a cell phone comprising an input device , a display , a communications module , an internal speaker and a non-volatile memory , the animal call system comprising:a plurality of stored call sounds that are stored in the non-volatile memory of the cell phone;a user interface wherein a user manipulates the input device and observes the display to interact with the user interface to choose a selected call sound from amongst the stored call sounds;an animal and bird simulating module that accesses the stored call sounds and causes the selected call sound to be produced by at least one speaker wherein the internal speaker is one of the at least one speaker;a presentation displayed on the display that offers a plurality of served call sounds from which the user selects a desired call sound;a sound retrieval module that obtains the desired call sound from a server and wherein the sound retrieval module stores the desired call sound in the non-volatile memory such that the desired call sound becomes one of the stored call sounds.2. The animal call system of wherein an external speaker is another of the at least one speaker claim 1 , wherein the communications module wirelessly communicates with the external speaker claim 1 , and wherein ...

Processing spoken commands to control distributed audio outputs

A system that is capable of controlling multiple entertainment systems and/or speakers using voice commands. The system receives voice commands and may determine audio sources and speakers indicated by the voice commands. The system may generate audio data from the audio sources and may send the audio data to the speakers using multiple interfaces. For example, the system may send the audio data directly to the speakers using a network address, may send the audio data to the speakers via a voice-enabled device or may send the audio data to the speakers via a speaker controller. The system may generate output zones including multiple speakers and may associate input devices with speakers within the output zones. For example, the system may receive a voice command from an input device in an output zone and may reduce output audio generated by speakers in the output zone.

Variable Positioning of Distributed Body Sensors with Single or Dual Wireless Earpiece System and Method

A method of location determination using a first wireless earpiece includes receiving a first set of global navigation satellite system (GNSS) satellite signals at a first GNSS antenna of the first wireless earpiece, determining a GNSS position of a user of the first wireless earpiece from the first set of GNSS satellite signals, and augmenting the GNSS position of the user of the first wireless earpiece using position information from a second wearable device of the user to provide a location determination more accurate than the GNSS position of the user determined using the GNSS satellite signals at the first GNSS antenna of the first wireless earpiece. 1. A method of location determination using a first wireless earpiece , the method comprising steps of:receiving a first set of global navigation satellite system (GNSS) satellite signals at a first GNSS antenna of the first wireless earpiece;determining a GNSS position of a user of the first wireless earpiece from the first set of GNSS satellite signals; andaugmenting the GNSS position of the user of the first wireless earpiece using position information from a second wearable device of the user to provide a location determination more accurate than the GNSS position of the user determined using the GNSS satellite signals at the first GNSS antenna of the first wireless earpiece.2. The method of wherein the second wearable device of the user comprises a second GNSS antenna for receiving a second set of GNSS satellite signals claim 1 , wherein the first set of GNSS satellite signals is from a set of satellites different from the second set of GNSS satellite signals.3. The method of wherein the second wearable device is a second wireless earpiece.4. The method of wherein the position information from the second wearable device is determined based on network data.5. The method of wherein the network data is cellular network data.6. The method of wherein the network data comprises mesh network data.7. The method of ...

COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF SENSORS TO CONTROL POWER STATUS FOR WIRELESS EARPIECES

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 ...

Earpiece with wirelessly recharging battery

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 ...

BIOLOGICALLY FIT WEARABLE ELECTRONICS APPARATUS AND METHODS

Detachable wearable electronic eyeglasses and head mounted gear with a plurality of electronic functions and interchangeable electronic function, and a wearable computer with optimal weight distribution and stretchable arms. 1. A storage cord comprising a support structure including a first and a second surface;a housing including a spool,said housing being disposed on said first surface, said housing being adapted for receiving and retaining an electronic device in a releasable manner,said spool having an extendable and retractable wire and said extendable and retractable wire being electrically connected to at least one ear phone and a connector,said connector being located adjacent to said housing and adapted to connect with the electronic device located in said housing, such that said electronic device is extendable from the housing and retractable to the housing while simultaneously the connector is secured to the electronic device and to the extendable and retractable wire,said at least one ear phone remaining approximately in place when said extendable wire is extended, andan anchoring device located on said second surface to anchor said support structure to another surface.2. The storage cord according to claim 1 , wherein the housing includes at least one of a frame and an anchoring system adapted to secure the electronic device.3. The storage cord according to claim 1 , wherein the support structure includes at least one of a hook and loop surface claim 1 , sleeve claim 1 , magnet claim 1 , clip claim 1 , pin claim 1 , adhesive surface claim 1 , and button.4. The storage cord according to claim 1 , wherein the another surface includes at least one of an article of clothing claim 1 , a hat claim 1 , neck mounted gear claim 1 , head mounted gear claim 1 , arm band claim 1 , visor claim 1 , hair band claim 1 , headband claim 1 , eyeglasses claim 1 , helmet claim 1 , a curved shape structure claim 1 , a connecting structure claim 1 , wall claim 1 , seat claim ...

Wireless Earphone System Comprising A First Earphone and A Second Earphone

A wireless earphone system () comprising a first earphone () and a second earphone (). The first earphone () comprises a first earphone transceiver () of a first type and a second earphone transceiver () of a second type, and the second earphone () comprises a third earphone transceiver () of the first type. A first wireless link () can be established between the first earphone transceiver () and the third earphone transceiver (), and a second wireless link () can be established between the second earphone transceiver () and an audio rendering transceiver () of the second type of an audio rendering device (). The first earphone device () is adapted to send a link status signal () via the second wireless link () to the audio rendering device (). 1. A wireless earphone system comprising a first earphone and a second earphone , wherein the first earphone comprises a first earphone transceiver of a first type , and a second earphone transceiver of a second type , the second earphone comprises a third earphone transceiver of the first type , wherein a first wireless link can be established between the first earphone transceiver and the third earphone transceiver , and wherein a second wireless link can be established between the second earphone transceiver and an audio rendering transceiver of the second type of an audio rendering device , wherein the first earphone device is adapted to send a first link status signal via the second wireless link to the audio rendering device , the first link status signal being indicating whether the first link is established or broken; further including an audio rendering device with an audio rendering transceiver of the second type , wherein the audio rendering device comprises a localization module to determine the localization of the audio rendering device-and a memory module to store a localization data set representing the location of the audio rendering device , and wherein the localization module is adapted to store a ...