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Earhook and earbud headset

An ear-hook and earphone technology, applied in the direction of sensors, electrical components, sensor parts, etc., can solve the problems of uncompactness and uncomfortable headphone

Inactive Publication Date: 2011-04-20
SOC DITE SOC BIC
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Headphones are less comfortable, less compact and more visible

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[0037] refer to Figure 1-8 , shows an earphone 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The earphone 10 includes an earhook 12 and an earbud 14 that are detachably connected to each other, as described in more detail below.

[0038] Earbud 14 includes speaker housing 16 ( Figure 4 with Image 6 ) and shank part 18 ( Image 6 ). A speaker (not shown) is provided in the speaker housing 16, and the speaker housing 16 is generally formed to fit against the ear and rest at the outer portion of the ear canal. The speaker housing may include a soft cover for user comfort. Wires 20 for transmitting electrical signals to speakers ( Image 6 ) via the opening 19 of the shank portion 18 ( Figure 7 ) through the stem portion 18 to connect to the internal speaker (not shown) of the earbud 14. The handle portion 18 also includes a hollow tubular portion 22 .

[0039] Earhook 12 is at its end 26 ( Figure 7 ) includes an extension 24 for engagement with the handle...

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Abstract

A headset (10) comprises an earhook (12) and an earbud (14) which are removably connected to each other so that the earbud may be removed from the earhook to enable a user to use the earbud alone. Further, the earbud (14) is connected to the earhook (12) so as to be rotatable relative to the earhook from one side thereof to the other, to thereby enable the headset (10) to be worn on either the left or right ear of the wearer, and / or to configure two such headsets (10) to be worn as a pair, one on each ear.

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technical field [0001] The invention relates to an earphone comprising an earhook and an earplug which can be detachably connected to each other so that the earplug can be worn with or without the earhook. Alternatively or additionally, the earbud can be rotated a desired amount across the plane of the earhook to configure the earphone for a more comfortable fit or to enable the earphone to be worn on the left or right ear. Background technique [0002] Earbuds are small speakers that are worn in the outer portion of the ear and enable the user to listen to high quality signals without the need for bulky headphones. For more than a decade, earbuds have gained universal popularity thanks to their use with small handheld listening devices such as the Sony Walkman. More recently, earbuds have even become more popular for use with CD players, ipods, MP3 players, and mobile phones. People often wear earplugs while moving, such as walking, running, exercising, and driving. The ...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(China)
IPC IPC(8): H04R25/00
CPCH04R1/1091H04R1/1016H04R1/105H04R25/00
Inventor 贾森·马丁·威廉斯约尔丹·B·诺尔曼大卫·罗贝特·格雷威廉·韦伯马尔科·佩里
Owner SOC DITE SOC BIC