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Headset connector for selectively routing signals depending on determined orientation of engaging connector

An earphone connector and connector technology, which are applied in the direction of connecting/disconnecting connecting parts, parts of connecting devices, internal hearing type earphones, etc., can solve the problems of difficult acoustic performance of receivers and microphones, etc.

Active Publication Date: 2010-08-18
APPLE INC
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Achieving ideal receiver and microphone acoustic performance becomes more difficult as headphone size decreases

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[0095] The invention relates to earphones and a manufacturing method thereof. A headset is a communication device that is worn on a user's head for hands-free data and / or voice communication with host devices such as computers, telephone headsets, cellular phones, cars, etc. The headset may include one or more speakers (in the vicinity of one or both ears) for audio output and / or one or more microphones for audio input.

[0096] The earphones can adopt a variety of different form factors or shapes. In some cases, the headset may be implemented as an earpiece that serves as the main support mechanism for wearing the headset. For example, the earphone can be supported on the head through an earpiece worn on or inserted into the ear. Alternatively, the headset may be supported by a frame or strap mounted on the user's head. The headset may include a fixed or movable boom that places the microphone close to the user's mouth (around the face). Alternatively, the headset may be sta...

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Headset connector systems and headset engaging connector systems are provided. Headset connector systems can include two or more headset connector contact regions. Headset engaging connector systems can include two or more headset engaging contact regions to provide at least one of power and data. The headset connector system or the headset engaging connector system can include switching circuitry electrically coupled to the respective contact regions. The switching circuitry can be operative to determine an interface orientation between the headset connector contact regions and the headset engaging contact regions. The switching circuitry can also be operative to selectively route received signals based on the determined interface orientation. At least a portion of the headset connector system or the headset engaging connector system can be magnetically attractive.

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[0001] Cross references to related applications [0002] This application claims the priority of the following co-pending, co-assigned U.S. provisional patent applications, namely: application No. 60 / 879,177 filed on January 6, 2007; application No. 60 / filed on January 6, 2007 879,193; Application No. 60 / 879,195 filed on January 6, 2007; all the above applications are incorporated herein by reference. [0003] Co-assigned U.S. Patent Application No. 11 / 235,873 (Agency File No.) of DiFonzo et al., filed on September 26, 2005, entitled "Electromagnetic Connector for Electronic Device". P3794US1 / 119-0060US.1), the entire content of this application is incorporated herein by reference. [0004] Co-assigned U.S. Patent Application No. 11 / 235,875 (Agency File No.) entitled "Magnetic Connector for Electronic Device" filed on September 26, 2005 by Rohrbach et al. .P3593US1 / 119-0060US), the entire content of this application is incorporated herein by reference. [0005] Co-assigned U.S. Pate...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(China)
IPC IPC(8): H01R13/703H01R29/00H04M1/60H04M1/05H04W52/02
CPCH04R1/1016H01R13/2428H01R13/64H01R29/00H05K1/147H04M1/0277H04M1/05H04R2201/105H01R13/6205H05K1/189H04M1/0262H01R13/7039H04R1/1025H04M2250/02H05K2201/05H05K1/028H04W52/0274H04R1/1058H04B2001/3866H01R43/26H04M1/0274H04M1/6058H04R2420/07H04M1/6066H01R13/02H01R13/62Y02D30/70H04M1/026H04M1/22H02J7/00H04R25/603H04R25/556H04R25/558H04R25/602H02J7/0042H04R1/1041H04R1/105H04R2201/107H04R2420/09
Inventor E·M·汉基E·A·桑福德C·D·普雷斯特D·德尤利斯P·拉塞尔-克拉克
Owner APPLE INC
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