In-Ear Utility Device Having Sensors

Abstract

An embodiment of the invention provides a wireless in-ear utility device that rests in the user's ear canal near the user's eardrum. The in-ear utility device may be configured in a variety of ways, including, but in no way limited to a smart in-ear utility device, a flexible personal sound amplification product, a personal music player, a “walkie-talkie” and the like.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]The present application is related to co-filed U.S. patent application Ser. No. ______ entitled “In-Ear Utility Device Having Tap Detector,” (Attorney Docket Number SmartEar-002US); U.S. patent application Ser. No. ______ entitled “In-Ear Utility Device Having Dual Microphones,” (Attorney Docket Number SmartEar-006US); U.S. patent application Ser. No. ______ entitled “In-Ear Utility Device Having Sensors,” (Attorney Docket Number SmartEar-007US); U.S. patent application Ser. No. ______ entitled “In-Ear Utility Device Having A Humidity Sensor,” (Attorney Docket Number SmartEar-008US); U.S. patent application Ser. No. ______ entitled “In-Ear Utility Device Having Information Sharing,” (Attorney Docket Number SmartEar-009US), and U.S. patent application Ser. No. ______ entitled “In-Ear Utility Device Having Voice Recognition” (Attorney Docket Number SmartEar-010US), which are assigned to the assignee of the present application. These related...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

The invention provides a wireless in-ear device that can be placed in a user's ear to track changes in head position. It includes an accelerometer and a data storage component with a driving safety application. The device can determine if the user is falling asleep by analyzing the changes in head position. This technology can be used to improve safety and prevent accidents while driving or operating machinery.

Problems solved by technology

However, previous ear pieces have traditionally been bulky and uncomfortable as well as being limited in their technological abilities.

Thus, the prospects for exploring new form factors for ear pieces have conventionally been limited.

Moreover, these ear pieces have conventionally been devices slaved to other devices, such as smartphones, with limited abilities to operate independently.

Similarly, the prospects for exploring new and independent uses for ear pieces have also been limited conventionally.

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