Loudspeaker assembly of electronic equipment

Abstract

The invention relates to an electronic device speaker assembly. A wearable electronic display device may include: a display frame coupled to a display window; a fixed arm extends distally from the display frame, the fixed arm including an arm housing forming a unitary piece, and the arm housing defining a first aperture and a second aperture. A first electronic component may be disposed within the arm housing, a second electronic component may be disposed within the arm housing, and a speaker assembly may be disposed between the first electronic component and the second electronic component.

Description

[0001] Related applications This application is based on and claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 63 / 648,588, entitled “Electronic Device Speaker Assembly,” filed May 16, 2024, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. Technical Field

[0002] The described implementation scheme relates generally to wearable electronic devices. More specifically, this implementation scheme relates to speaker integration for wearable electronic devices. Background Technology

[0003] Recent advancements in portable computing have driven the integration of speakers into wearable electronic devices. Many wearable electronic devices include large internal volumes to house various electronic components, including speakers. However, a large internal volume to accommodate these components can result in bulky devices and compromise wearing comfort. Furthermore, a small internal volume not only increases the difficulty of speaker assembly and sealing but can also negatively impact audio quality. Therefore, there is a need in the art for a wearable electronic device that can assemble speakers and speaker assemblies into a small internal volume while maintaining manufacturability, comfort, and sound quality. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In at least one example of this disclosure, a wearable electronic device includes a display frame, a mounting arm, and a speaker assembly. The mounting arm extends distally from the display frame. The mounting arm may include a housing defining a first aperture and a second aperture. The speaker assembly may be disposed within the housing. The speaker assembly may include a first audio port and a second audio port. The first audio port may be proximally aligned relative to the first aperture and is in fluid communication with a first terminal portion of the speaker assembly. The second audio port may be proximally aligned relative to the second aperture and is in fluid communication with a second terminal portion of the speaker assembly. The wearable electronic device may also include a first seal, a second seal, and a third seal. The first seal may be disposed within the housing, near the speaker assembly and the first audio port. The second seal may be disposed within the housing, away from the speaker assembly and the second audio port. The third seal may be disposed within the housing, between the speaker assembly and the second seal.

[0005] In some examples, the first seal may be fluid-tight. In some examples, the wearable electronic display device may also include at least one of an acoustic seal or a microperforation disposed between the speaker assembly and the retaining arm, surrounding at least one of the first or second holes. In some examples, the wearable electronic display device may also include a first electronic component disposed within the housing and positioned proximal to the first seal or distal to the second seal. In some examples, the first electronic component may include a microphone. In some examples, a second audio port may be configured to allow fluid to flow from the microphone and from at least one of the first or second terminal portions of the speaker assembly. In some examples, the wearable electronic display device may also include a second electronic component disposed within the housing and positioned proximal to the first seal or distal to the second seal. In some examples, at least one of the first or second electronic components may include at least one or more of a microphone, a battery, a projector, a processor, a camera, or a sensor. In some examples, the wearable electronic device may also include an acoustic opening defined by the housing between the second and third seals.

[0006] In at least one example, the wearable audio device may include a mounting arm and a housing. The mounting arm may include the housing. The housing may have a tapered portion defining an internal cavity. The tapered portion may define a first aperture and a second aperture. The housing may define a first port adjacent to the first aperture and a second port adjacent to the second aperture. The tapered portion may include a speaker assembly, a first seal, a second seal, and a third seal. The speaker assembly may be positioned between the first port and the second port. The first seal may be positioned proximal to the first port. The second seal may be positioned distal to the second port. The third seal may be positioned between the speaker assembly and the second port.

[0007] In some examples, the wearable audio device may also include an acoustic mesh disposed in a tapered portion. In some examples, the wearable audio device may also include electronic components disposed in a fixed arm, and a fluid-tight seal disposed between the housing and the electronic components. In some examples, the tapered portion may extend from the fluid-tight seal toward a recess in the housing. In some examples, the first port may include a hinged port. In some examples, the wearable audio device may also include an acoustic opening disposed in the housing between a second seal and a third seal, and may be aligned proximal to the second port. In some examples, the first seal may include a direct seal. In some examples, the second seal may include a first indirect seal. In some examples, the third seal may include a second indirect seal. In some examples, tightening of the fasteners may be configured to rotate the speaker assembly about a fulcrum to pull the speaker assembly toward the housing at a first hole and toward the elongated housing at a second hole.

[0008] In at least one example of this disclosure, a mounting arm for a wearable electronic device may include an elongated housing, a speaker assembly, a face seal, a first radial seal, and a second radial seal. The elongated housing may define a first aperture and a second aperture. The speaker assembly may include a first audio port aligned with the first aperture and a second audio port aligned with the second aperture. The face seal may be disposed within the housing and aligned with a first end of the speaker assembly. The first radial seal may be disposed within the housing and aligned with a second end of the speaker assembly. The second audio port may be disposed between the second radial seal and the first radial seal.

[0009] In some examples, the face seal may include a fluid-sealed seal. In some examples, the second radial seal may be configured to prevent fluid communication between the first audio port and the second audio port. In some examples, the retaining arm for wearable electronic devices may also include electronic components disposed within the housing and located distally relative to the second radial seal. Attached Figure Description

[0010] This disclosure will be readily understood from the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which the same reference numerals denote the same structural elements: Figure 1 A perspective view showing an example of a wearable electronic device; Figure 2 A cross-section of an example of a fixed arm is shown; Figure 3 A perspective view of an example of a fixed arm is shown; Figure 4A A cross-section of a portion of an example of a fixed arm is shown; Figure 4B A cross-section of a portion of an example of a fixed-arm speaker assembly and mounting device during installation is shown; Figure 4C Another cross-section shows a portion of an example of a mounted fixed-arm speaker assembly and mounting device; Figure 5A A cross-section of a portion of an example mounting arm and speaker assembly is shown during installation; Figure 5B A cross-section of a portion of an example mounting arm and speaker assembly is shown after installation; Figure 6A A cross-section of a portion of an example mounting arm and speaker assembly is shown during installation; Figure 6B A cross-section of a portion of an example mounting arm and speaker assembly is shown after installation; Figure 6C A cross-section of a portion of an example retaining arm, speaker assembly, and mesh cover is shown; Figure 7A Another cross-section of a portion of an example wearable electronic device and speaker assembly is shown; Figure 7B A cross-section of a portion of an example wearable electronic device and speaker assembly is shown; Figure 8A A cross-section of a portion of an example of a fixed arm and speaker assembly is shown; Figure 8B A cross-section of a portion of an example of a fixed arm and speaker assembly is shown; Figure 8C A cross-section of a portion of an example of a fixed arm and speaker assembly is shown; Figure 9 A cross-section of a portion of an example of a fixed arm and speaker assembly is shown; Figure 10 A cross-section of a portion of an example of a fixed arm and speaker assembly is shown. Detailed Implementation

[0011] Reference will now be made in detail to the representative embodiments illustrated in the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the following description is not intended to limit the embodiments to a single preferred embodiment. Rather, it is intended to cover alternatives, modifications, and equivalents that may be included within the substance and scope of the described embodiments as defined by the appended claims.

[0012] The following disclosure relates to wearable electronic display devices. More specifically, the following disclosure relates to integrating and securing a speaker or speaker assembly into a wearable electronic display device. Wearable electronic devices can provide users with visual media and audio, typically in the form of video, movies, notifications, calls, web browsing, or other sources. In some cases, wearable electronic display devices can emit audio including sensitive information, identifiable information, or other sounds that the user may wish to keep private. In other examples, the user may use the wearable electronic display device in a quiet environment or may wish the audio output of the wearable electronic display device to not disturb people around the user. In some examples detailed in this application, the wearable electronic display device may include a speaker assembly with noise cancellation functionality. In some examples, the speaker assembly may emit one audio output directed towards the user's ear and another different audio output directed away from the user. These two different audio outputs may cancel each other out or otherwise interact, such as to reduce or minimize the audio that people around the user can detect.

[0013] In some examples, one or more speaker assemblies, including one or more speakers, may be disposed within one or more fixed arms of a wearable electronic display device. The wearable electronic device may include a display frame, and the fixed arm may extend distally from the display frame and be configured to rest against a user's ear or head when the user wears the wearable electronic display device. In this way, the wearable electronic device may operate as, or include, head-mounted devices (such as virtual reality devices, augmented reality devices, etc.) or smart glasses similar to eyeglasses / sunglasses. The fixed arm may include a housing defining a first and a second opening, or in other words, the fixed arm may include two openings within the housing. The speaker assembly may also include one or more audio ports, and these audio ports may be aligned with the aforementioned openings. These one or more audio ports may allow fluid communication, such as airflow or sound flow generated by vibrations from one or more speaker assemblies between an external environment (such as an area near the user's ear when the device is worn by the user) and a portion within the housing (such as the end of the speaker assembly). One or more seals may be disposed within the housing to control fluid communication between the external environment and the speaker assembly and other components disposed within the fixed arm through the ports. Specifically, seals can restrict or eliminate the flow of fluids such as air to allow fluid to flow within certain portions of the wearable electronic device while restricting or blocking fluid flow to other portions of the device. In some examples, a seal may be positioned within the housing near the speaker assembly and the first audio port, a second seal may be positioned within the housing away from the speaker assembly and the second audio port, and a third seal may be positioned within the housing between the speaker assembly and the second seal. In other words, in some examples, openings within the housing may be covered by one or more seals, and one or more seals may be included within the internal cavity of the housing of the retaining arm to form separate portions of the internal cavity, thereby restricting or reducing permissible fluid communication between these portions.

[0014] In some examples, the wearable audio device may include a retaining arm comprising a housing. The housing may include a tapered portion defining an internal cavity. The tapered portion of the housing may resemble a wedge or have any geometry that mimics the geometry of the wearable audio device, which may be tapered to provide comfort when the user wears the wearable audio device and to secure the wearable audio device to the user's ear. The tapered portion may define holes or openings or cavities, such as a first hole and a second hole. One or more ports may be defined by the housing and aligned with the aforementioned holes. For example, a first port may be defined by the housing and positioned aligned with a first hole. A second port may similarly be defined by the housing and positioned aligned with a second hole. In some examples, the wearable audio device may include one or more electronic components, such as one or more speaker assemblies. These electronic components may be positioned throughout the retaining arm, including within the tapered portion of the housing between the first and second ports. The tapered portion of the housing may also include one or more seals. Seals can be positioned at various locations throughout the fixed arm to restrict or cut off fluid flow throughout the fixed arm. For example, a first seal can be positioned proximal to the first port, a second seal can be positioned distal to the second port, and a third seal can be positioned between the speaker assembly and the second port. In this configuration, the third seal reduces or eliminates fluid flow between the first and second ports.

[0015] In some examples, the retaining arm for a wearable electronic device may include an elongated housing defining a first port and a second port. The retaining arm may also include a speaker assembly and one or more seals. The speaker assembly may include a first audio port and a second audio port that allow air and vibrations from sound to flow through the retaining arm between the speaker assembly and the external environment, allowing the user of the wearable electronic device to listen to audio, such as music, podcasts, phone calls, or audio connected to visual entertainment, etc. The first and second audio ports may be aligned with the first and second ports, respectively. Additional audio ports may be included together with additional ports. In some examples, a first seal (such as a face seal) may be disposed within the housing and aligned with a first end of the speaker assembly to control fluid communication with the first port and the first end of the speaker assembly. In some examples, a second seal (in some examples, a radial seal) may be disposed within the housing and aligned with a second end of the speaker assembly to control fluid communication with the second port and the second end of the speaker assembly. A third seal (such as a second radial seal) may be disposed between the second radial seal and the first radial seal to reduce or block fluid communication between the first and second audio ports. In this particular configuration, the wearable audio device ensures that fluid flowing through the first audio port (such as sounds intended to be heard by the user) is separated from fluid flowing through the second audio port by a third seal. This prevents sounds that the user wants to hear, for example, through the first audio port, from being heard by others through the second audio port. This enhances user privacy when using the wearable electronic device and / or allows sound cancellation by allowing airflow between the front and rear ends of the speaker assembly and the external environment while preventing fluid flow between the first and second audio ports through the third seal.

[0016] The following text is for reference only. Figures 1 to 10 These embodiments and other embodiments are discussed herein. However, those skilled in the art will readily understand that the detailed descriptions given herein with respect to the accompanying drawings are for illustrative purposes only and should not be construed as limiting. Furthermore, as used herein, a system, method, article, component, feature, or sub-feature including at least one of the first, second, or third options should be understood to refer to a system, method, article, component, feature, or sub-feature that may include one option of each listed option (e.g., only one first option, only one second option, only one third option), multiple options of a single listed option (e.g., two or more first options), two options simultaneously (e.g., one first option and one second option), or combinations thereof (e.g., two first options and one second option).

[0017] Figure 1An example of a wearable electronic display device 100 is shown. The wearable electronic display device 100 may be a head-mounted device that rests on a user's face and is supported by the user's head, nose, ears, and / or other body parts. In some examples, the wearable electronic display device 100 may provide a visual or auditory experience to the user. In some examples, the wearable electronic display device 100 may be an augmented reality device or a virtual reality device. The wearable electronic display device 100 may include a display frame 102 coupled to a display window 104. In some examples, the display window 104 may be at least partially transparent, allowing a user to view through the display window 104. The display window 104 may overlay information, graphics, video, or other media onto the user's field of view. In other examples, the display window 104 may be a screen that at least partially fills the user's field of view. The screen may be an LED screen, an OLED screen, a projection screen, an LCD screen, or another type of screen.

[0018] The wearable electronic display device 100 may also include a retaining arm 106a-b extending distally from the display frame 102. The retaining arm 106a-b may rest on the user's ear and / or engage one side of the user's head, and may at least partially support the wearable electronic display device 100. Each of the retaining arms 106a-b may include an arm housing 108a-b forming a single piece. In some examples, the retaining arm 106a-b may be made of a polymer, composite material, or metal. Each of the retaining arms 106a-b may be injection molded, cast, machined, or welded to produce a single piece. In some examples, the retaining arm 106a-b may be foldably attached to the display frame 102. The foldable retaining arm 106a-b may fold inward toward the display frame 102, thereby increasing the portability of the wearable electronic display device and reducing its storage size. In other examples, the retaining arm 106a-b may be removably attached to the display frame 102. The removable retaining arms 106a-b allow them to detach during a drop event, thus preventing damage to the wearable electronic display device 100. In other examples, the retaining arms 106a-b may be securely attached to the display frame 102. The securely attached retaining arms 106a-b protect electrical connectors or other electronic components disposed within or extending through the connection between the retaining arms 106a-b and the display frame 102. In some examples, the retaining arms 106a-b may be any geometry including one or more straight or curved edges. In some examples, the retaining arm housing 108a-b may also be any geometry, including rectangular, cylindrical, or tapered geometries. In some examples, the retaining arm 106a may reflect the geometry of the retaining arm 106b. In other examples, the retaining arm 106a may have a different geometry than the retaining arm 106b.

[0019] Figure 1 Any of the features, components, and / or parts shown (including their arrangement and configuration) may be included, alone or in any combination, in any other example of the devices, features, components, and parts shown in the other figures described herein. Similarly, any of the features, components, and / or parts shown or described with reference to the other figures (including their arrangement and configuration) may be included, alone or in any combination, in any other example of the devices, features, components, and / or parts shown or described herein. Figure 1 Examples of devices, features, components, and parts are shown below. (Refer to the following...) Figure 2 An example of a fixed arm including electronic components and a speaker is given.

[0020] Figure 2 A cross-section of an example fixed arm 200 is shown. The fixed arm 200 may include an arm housing 208. Various electronic components, such as speakers, batteries, processors, projectors, electrical connectors, microphones, sensors, cameras, and / or other electronic components, may be disposed within the arm housing 208. The electrical components disposed within the arm housing 208 may work individually or in combination to produce visual, auditory, sensory, or other experiences for the user. In some examples, the fixed arm 200 may include a first electronic component 210 disposed within the arm housing 208 and a second electronic component 212 disposed within the arm housing 208. In some examples, the first electronic component 210 may be configured to guide a reference... Figure 1 The described display window 104 is a projector for the light displayed, or any other electronic component mentioned above. In some examples, the second electronic component 212 may be a battery or any of the other electronic components listed above.

[0021] In some examples, the fixed arm 200 may also include a speaker assembly 214 disposed between the first electronic component 210 and the second electronic component 212. In some examples, the speaker assembly 214 may include one or more speakers. In other examples, the speaker assembly 214 may include a diaphragm in fluid communication with the volumes of the multiple speakers. The speaker assembly 214 may also be configured to emit multiple audio outputs simultaneously. In some examples, the speaker assembly 214 may be configured to direct the audio output toward the user's ear 224 and direct the noise-canceling audio output away from the user's ear 224. Directing the noise-canceling audio output away from the user's ear 224 can improve privacy by limiting the amount of sound audible near the user. Enhanced privacy can protect the user's personal information, preferences, private conversations, and other sensitive audio outputs. The arm housing 208 may define a first aperture 216 and a second aperture 218, and the speaker assembly may include a first audio port 220 aligned with the first aperture 216 and a second audio port 222 aligned with the second aperture 218. In at least one example, audio ports 220, 222, and other audio ports described herein may include apertures or audio pathways included in or defined by speaker assembly 214, thereby allowing audio pressure waves generated by the diaphragm to exit speaker assembly 214. In some examples, the first audio port 220 and the first aperture 216 may allow sound waves to travel from speaker assembly 214 toward user's ear 224. In some examples, the second audio port 222 and the second aperture 218 may allow sound waves to travel from speaker assembly 214 away from a part of the user's body (including, but not limited to, user's ear 224). In some examples, speaker assembly 214 may be disposed between the first aperture 216 and the second aperture 218.

[0022] In some examples, the retaining arm 200 may include one or more seals disposed within the arm housing 208. These seals protect electronic components disposed within the arm housing 208. For example, these seals prevent dust, water, sweat, or other contaminants from entering the arm housing 208 and damaging the electronic components therein. In some examples, the retaining arm 200 may include a first seal 226 disposed within the arm housing 208 between the speaker assembly 214 and the first electronic component 210, and a second seal 228 disposed within the arm housing 208 between the speaker assembly 214 and the second electronic component 212. One or both of the seals 226 and 228 may be fluid-tight. The seals 226 and 228 may fluidly isolate the speaker assembly 214 from other parts of the arm housing 208, thereby improving audio quality and producing predictable sound. Seals 226 and 228 may also allow arm housing 208 to include holes 216 and 218 for allowing audio output to exit without exposing electronic components 210 and 212 to external contaminants such as water, sweat, dust, or other pollutants. In some examples, fluid-sealed seals may be made of rubber, polymers, composite materials, or other materials.

[0023] Figure 2 Any of the features, components, and / or parts shown (including their arrangement and configuration) may be included, alone or in any combination, in any other example of the devices, features, components, and parts shown in the other figures described herein. Similarly, any of the features, components, and / or parts shown or described with reference to the other figures (including their arrangement and configuration) may be included, alone or in any combination, in any other example of the devices, features, components, and / or parts shown or described herein. Figure 2 Examples of devices, features, components, and parts are shown below. (Refer to the following...) Figure 3 The description includes more examples of the mounting arms for speaker assemblies.

[0024] Figure 3A perspective view of a cross-section of an example of a fixed arm 300 is shown. The fixed arm 300 may include an arm housing 308. In some examples, the arm housing 308 may be a wall defining a tubular shape. The fixed arm 300 may define an inner surface 330. In some examples, the inner surface 330 may be a curved inner surface. The arm housing 308 may also define a first aperture 316 and a second aperture 318. In some examples, the first aperture 316 and the second aperture 318 may be configured to allow sound to exit the arm housing 308. The fixed arm 300 may also include a speaker assembly 314 disposed within the arm housing 308 and configured to emit an audio output. In some examples, the fixed arm 300 may include an acoustic seal 332a disposed around the first aperture 316 between the speaker assembly 314 and the fixed arm 300. The acoustic seal 332a may improve the audio output quality by forming a tight seal between the speaker assembly 314 and the fixed arm 300. By forming a tight seal between the speaker assembly 314 and the mounting arm 300, the acoustic seal 332a prevents vibration of the speaker assembly 314 against the arm housing 308. In some examples, the acoustic seal 332a can improve audio quality by directing the audio output out of the first aperture 316. Directing the audio output out of the first aperture 316 prevents a reduction in sound quality due to resonance of sound waves within the arm housing 308. In some examples, the acoustic seal 332a can be a fluid-sealed seal. As a fluid-sealed seal, the acoustic seal 332a prevents moisture from entering the mounting arm 300, thereby improving the durability and service life of the mounting arm 300 by protecting internal components from contaminants such as water, sweat, condensation, dust, dirt, and other pollutants.

[0025] In some examples, speaker assembly 314 may be configured to emit audio output. Speaker assembly 314 may be configured to emit one audio output through a first hole 316 and a different audio output through a second hole 318. In some examples, the audio output emitted through the first hole 316 may be directed to a user's ears and may be from music, video, notifications, or other sources. Figure 1 The described wearable electronic display device 100 performs other audio functions. The audio emitted through the second hole 318 can be noise-cancelled audio located away from the user's ear and can be configured to cancel out the audio emitted through the first hole 316, thereby reducing the volume of audio emitted through the first hole 316 that can be heard by people or audio detection devices near the user. By reducing the amount of audio output that can be detected by people or devices near the user, the user's privacy is protected.

[0026] For example, speaker assembly 314 may include a diaphragm housing 334 defining a first audio port 320 and a second audio port 322. A diaphragm 336 may be disposed within the diaphragm housing 334 and may define a front speaker volume 338 in fluid communication with the first audio port 320 and a rear volume 340 in fluid communication with the second audio port 322. In some examples, the diaphragm housing 334 may define a first port 320 aligned with a first aperture 316 and a second port 322 aligned with a second aperture 318. In some examples, an acoustic seal 332a may be a first seal disposed around the first aperture 316 and the first port 320 between the diaphragm housing 334 and the retaining arm 300, and a second seal 332b may be disposed around the second aperture 318 and the second port 322 between the diaphragm housing 334 and the retaining arm 300. In some examples, the first audio port 320 may be aligned with the first aperture 316, and the second audio port 322 may be aligned with the second aperture 318.

[0027] In some examples, the acoustic seal 332a may be a fluid-tight seal disposed around the first aperture 316 between the speaker assembly 314 and the retaining arm 300, which fluidly isolates the front speaker volume 338 from the internal volume of the retaining arm 300 defined between the arm housing 308 and the diaphragm housing 334. In some examples, the first aperture 316 and the second aperture 318 may each include decorative meshes 342a-b. The decorative meshes 342a-b may improve the aesthetic quality of the retaining arm 300 and may also protect the internal components of the retaining arm 300 from contamination, damage, or other external factors. Additionally, the speaker assembly 314 may include a first seal 326 and a second seal 328. Seals 326, 328 may abut the inner surface 330 and provide friction to prevent displacement of the speaker assembly 314. In some examples, seals 326, 328 may also be fluid-tight seals.

[0028] Figure 3 Any of the features, components, and / or parts shown (including their arrangement and configuration) may be included, alone or in any combination, in any other example of the devices, features, components, and parts shown in the other figures described herein. Similarly, any of the features, components, and / or parts shown or described with reference to the other figures (including their arrangement and configuration) may be included, alone or in any combination, in any other example of the devices, features, components, and / or parts shown or described herein. Figure 3 Examples of devices, features, components, and parts are shown below. (Refer to the following...) Figures 4A to 4C Examples of speaker components, wearable audio devices, and assembly methods are provided.

[0029] Figures 4A to 4CCross-sections of a portion of the wearable audio device 400 are shown before, during, and after the installation of the speaker assembly. In some examples, a portion of the wearable audio device 400 may be a fixed arm. Figure 4A A cross-section of a portion of a wearable audio device 400 before the speaker assembly is installed is shown. In some examples, the wearable audio device 400 may include a housing 408, a first aperture 416, and a second aperture 418. In some examples, a retaining arm may extend from a proximal end to a distal end, and the first aperture 416 may be distal to the second aperture 418. The wearable audio device 400 may also include seals 444a-b. Seal 444a may be disposed around the first aperture 416, and seal 444b may be disposed around the second aperture 418. Seals 444a-b may be made of foam, thermoplastic material, composite material, silicone, rubber, or other materials. The wearable audio device 400 may also include decorative meshes 442a-b. Decorative mesh 442a may be disposed above the first aperture 416, and decorative mesh 442b may be disposed above the second aperture 418. Decorative meshes 442a-b prevent contaminants such as dust and dirt from entering the wearable audio device. The decorative mesh 442a-b can also conceal the internal components of the wearable audio device from the user's view, resulting in a more aesthetically pleasing product. The seals 444a-b and the decorative mesh 442a-b can be attached to the housing 408 via pressure-sensitive adhesive, heat-sensitive adhesive, photosensitive adhesive, epoxy resin, or other methods. In some examples, the decorative mesh 442a-b can be attached to the housing 408, and the seal 444a-b can be attached to the decorative mesh 442a-b. During installation... Figure 4B Prior to the speaker assembly shown, seals 444a-b and decorative meshes 442a-b can be placed from inside the housing 408 onto the corresponding holes 416, 418.

[0030] Figure 4B A cross-section of a portion of a wearable audio device 400 is shown during the installation of speaker assembly 414. The speaker assembly may include a housing 434. In some examples, speaker assembly 414 may be inserted into a housing 408 of the wearable audio device. Speaker assembly 414 may abut an angled portion of the wearable audio device 400. In some examples, when speaker assembly 414 is inserted into housing 408, speaker assembly 414 may abut a first seal 444a, decorative mesh 442a, or an angled surface of housing 408. In some examples, speaker assembly 414 may include a notch 446 configured to receive a wedge 448. In some examples, notch 446 may extend from the proximal side to the distal side of housing 434. Before wedge 448 is inserted into notch 446, as... Figure 4BAs shown, the speaker assembly 414 can be loosely fitted within the housing 408. In some examples, the wedge 448 may be made of metal, composite material, silicone, rubber, plastic, other materials, or combinations thereof.

[0031] Figure 4C A cross-section of a portion of the wearable audio device 400 after the speaker assembly 414 has been installed is shown. Figure 4C As shown, the wedge 448 may have a tapered geometry extending into the notch 446. The wedge 448 can induce a force generally perpendicular to the housing 434 of the speaker assembly 414 and generally perpendicular to the housing 408 of the wearable audio device 400, to compress the second seal 444b between the housing 434 of the speaker assembly 414 and the housing 408 of the wearable audio device 400. The normal force induced by the wedge 448 can promote a tight seal between the speaker assembly 414 and the seal 444b. By promoting a tight seal between the speaker assembly 414 and the seal 444b, the wedge can improve the audio quality and durability of the wearable audio device 400. In some examples, the tight seal created by the wedge 448 can guide the audio output from the speaker assembly through the second aperture 418. Guiding the audio output from the speaker assembly 414 through the second aperture 418 can improve the noise cancellation function of the speaker assembly 414, as shown in the reference. Figure 3 Furthermore, the tight seal facilitated by the wedge 448 prevents the speaker assembly 414 from shifting within the housing 408. In some examples, inserting the wedge 448 into the recess 446 also generates a force substantially parallel to the recess 446, which presses the speaker assembly 414 into the seal 444a, thereby forming a tight seal.

[0032] In some examples, wearable audio devices may include hard stop features 450a-b. Hard stop features 450a-b may be integrally formed with housing 408 or attached via fastening methods such as screws or adhesives. Hard stop features 450a-b may limit the deflection of speaker assembly 414 in response to insertion of wedge 448. Hard stop features 450a-b may be configured to limit speaker assembly 414 to a desired amount of deflection, thereby controlling the pressure of speaker assembly 414 against seals 444a-b. Controlling the pressure of speaker assembly 414 against seals 444a-b controls audio quality, the lifespan of seals 444a-b, and prevents plastic deformation of speaker assembly 414. In some examples, the hard stop features 450a-b may also cause a normal force on the speaker assembly 414 against the wedge 448, thereby increasing the friction between the speaker assembly 414 and the wedge 448 to prevent the wedge 448 from shifting within the housing 408. In some examples, the wedge 448 is further secured in place by adhesives, screws, clips, or other fastening methods. In some examples, the wedge 448 may extend from the fluid-tight seal 452 toward the notch 446. The fluid-tight seal 452 may be disposed between the housing 434 and electronic components (such as a battery, projector, processor, or another electronic component).

[0033] Figures 4A to 4C Any of the features, components, and / or parts shown (including their arrangement and configuration) may be included, alone or in any combination, in any other example of the devices, features, components, and parts shown in the other figures described herein. Similarly, any of the features, components, and / or parts shown or described with reference to the other figures (including their arrangement and configuration) may be included, alone or in any combination, in any other example of the devices, features, components, and parts shown or described herein. Figures 4A to 4C Examples of devices, features, components, and parts are shown below. (See below for reference.) Figures 5A to 5B More examples describing speaker components, wearable audio devices, and manufacturing methods.

[0034] Figures 5A to 5B Another example is shown: a cross-section of a portion of the wearable electronic device 500 during and after the installation of the speaker assembly 514. Figures 5A to 5B In some of the examples shown, the speaker assembly can pivot to form a tight seal between the speaker assembly 514 and seals 544a-b provided in the holes 516, 518 in the elongated housing 508 surrounding the wearable electronic device 500. Figure 5AA portion of a wearable electronic device 500 is shown, comprising an elongated housing 508 having a longitudinal axis and defining a first hole 516 and a second hole 518. The wearable electronic device 500 may also include a fulcrum 552 longitudinally disposed within the elongated housing 508 between the first hole 516 and the second hole 518. A speaker assembly 514 may be disposed within the elongated housing 508. During installation, the speaker assembly 514 may initially loosely fit within the elongated housing 508. In some examples, the wearable electronic device 500 may include a first seal 544a and a second seal 544b disposed around the holes 516, 518. In some examples, the first seal 544a may be disposed around the first hole 516 between the speaker assembly 514 and the elongated housing 508, and the second seal 544b may be disposed around the second hole 518 between the speaker assembly 514 and the elongated housing 508. Figure 5A A fastener 554 is also shown, configured to extend through the elongated housing 508 and engage the speaker assembly 514. In some examples, the fastener 554 may be a pin, screw, clip, or other fastening device. The fastener may be held by the elongated housing 508 by threads, adhesive, or another retaining method. In some examples, a fulcrum 552 may be longitudinally positioned between the second hole 518 and the fastener 554. Longitudinally positioning the fulcrum between the second hole 518 and the fastener 554 ensures that tightening the fastener 554 causes the speaker assembly 514 to rotate toward the second hole 518.

[0035] Figure 5BA portion of a wearable electronic device 500 is shown after the speaker assembly 514 has been mounted. The wearable electronic device 500 may include a fastener 554 extending through an elongated housing 508 and engaging the speaker assembly 514 to secure it against a fulcrum 552 within the elongated housing 508. In some examples, tightening the fastener 554 may be configured to rotate the speaker assembly 514 about the fulcrum 442 to pull the speaker assembly 514 toward the elongated housing 508 at a first hole 516 and at a second hole 518. Pulling the speaker assembly 514 toward the elongated housing 508 allows the speaker assembly 514 to compress a first seal 544a with a first force perpendicular to the elongated housing 508 based on the rotation of the speaker assembly 514 about the fulcrum 552. In some examples, the speaker assembly 514 may also compress the second seal 544b with a second force perpendicular to the elongated housing 508 based on the rotation of the speaker assembly 514 about the fulcrum 552. Compression of the first seal 544a can guide the audio output through the first hole 516 and toward the user's ear, thereby improving audio quality and the user's overall experience. Additionally, compression of the second seal 544b can guide the audio output through the second hole 518 and away from the user. In some examples where the audio output through the second hole 518 is configured to provide noise cancellation in response to the audio output through the first hole 516, compression of the seal 544b can enhance user privacy by blocking the audio output through the first hole 516 for people or audio detection or recording devices near the user.

[0036] Figures 5A to 5B Any of the features, components, and / or parts shown (including their arrangement and configuration) may be included, individually or in any combination, in any other example of the devices, features, components, and parts shown in the other accompanying drawings. Similarly, any of the features, components, and / or parts shown or described with reference to the other accompanying drawings (including their arrangement and configuration) may be included, individually or in any combination, in... Figures 5A to 5B Examples of devices, features, components, and parts are shown below. (See below for reference.) Figures 6A to 6C More examples of speaker assemblies, mounting arms, and mounting methods are provided.

[0037] Figures 6A to 6C An example of a wearable electronic display device 600 during assembly is shown. For example, Figure 6AA wearable electronic device 600 is shown, including a housing 608 and a speaker assembly 614. The housing 608 may include a first aperture 616 and a second aperture 618 configured to allow sound output from the speaker assembly 614 to pass through the housing 608. In some examples, the housing 608 may include a seal 644b disposed between the speaker assembly 614 and the second aperture 618. In some examples, the speaker assembly 614 may include a foot 656 or a protrusion. The housing 608 may be configured to receive the foot 656 and prevent the speaker assembly 614 from sliding beyond the first aperture 616. In some examples, the speaker assembly 614 may also include a recess 658 and a cavity 660. In some examples, the cavity 660 may be configured to receive... Figure 6B The fastener 654 is shown. In some examples, Figure 6A The speaker assembly 614 shown may be adjacent to the seal 644b.

[0038] Figure 6B It shows Figure 6A The wearable electronic device 600 includes a fastener 654. In some examples, the fastener 654 extends through the housing 608 and into the speaker assembly 614. The fastener 654 pulls the speaker assembly 614 toward the first hole 616. The fastener 654 also prevents the speaker assembly 614 from shifting and prevents the feet 656 from sliding out of the housing 608. In some examples, the recess 658 may also be filled with adhesive in preparation for mounting other components. Figure 6C It shows Figures 6A to 6B A wearable electronic device 600 includes a seal 644a disposed above a first hole 616. In some examples, the seal 644a may be mounted externally to a housing 608 and may include a protrusion 662 extending into a recess 658. In some examples, the protrusion 662 may be secured to the recess 658 via an adhesive. The seal 644a may also cover a fastener 654. In some examples, the seal 644a prevents the fastener from separating from the housing 608 and the speaker assembly 614. The seal 644a may also conceal the fastener 654 from the user's view, resulting in a more aesthetically pleasing product. Additionally, the seal 644a may guide audio output from the speaker assembly 614 through the first hole 616, thereby improving audio quality and increasing the clarity and volume of the audio output.

[0039] Figures 6A to 6C Any of the features, components, and / or parts shown (including their arrangement and configuration) may be included, alone or in any combination, in any other example of the devices, features, components, and parts shown in the other figures described herein. Similarly, any of the features, components, and / or parts shown or described with reference to the other figures (including their arrangement and configuration) may be included, alone or in any combination, in any other example of the devices, features, components, and parts shown or described herein. Figures 6A to 6C Examples of devices, features, components, and parts are shown below. (Refer to the following...) Figures 7A to 7B More examples of speaker assembly attachment methods and components are provided.

[0040] Figure 7A Another example of a wearable electronic device 700 including a housing 708 and a speaker assembly 714 is shown. The housing 708 may include a first aperture 716 and a second aperture 718 configured to allow audio output from the speaker assembly 714 to exit the housing 708. The speaker assembly may abut a seal 744 disposed between the speaker assembly 714 and the second aperture 718. The speaker assembly 714 may also be configured to receive fasteners 754a-b that extend through the housing 708 and secure the speaker assembly 714 to the housing 708. The wearable electronic device 700 may also include an external seal 764 configured to attach to the exterior of the housing 708 above the first aperture 716. The external seal 764 may cover the fasteners 754a-b and protect the speaker assembly 714 from damage, contaminants, or moisture. The external seal 764 may also form a seal to guide audio output from the speaker assembly 714 through the first aperture out of the housing 708. The external seal 764 can be attached to the wearable electronic device 700 by means of adhesives, clips, fasteners or other methods. The external seal 764 may also be made of foam, plastic, rubber, composite materials or other materials.

[0041] Figure 7B The wearable electronic device 700 shown can be substantially similar to Figure 7A The wearable electronic device 700 shown differs in that a radial seal 766 is added. The radial seal 766 is disposed between the speaker assembly 714 and the first hole 716. Fasteners 754a-b pull the speaker assembly 714 toward the first hole 716, compressing the radial seal 766 and forming a tight seal between the speaker assembly 714 and the first hole 716. The tight seal created by the radial seal improves the fluid connection between the speaker assembly 714 and the first hole 716, thereby improving the clarity, volume, and direction of the audio output from the speaker assembly 714.

[0042] Figures 7A to 7B Any of the features, components, and / or parts shown (including their arrangement and configuration) may be included, alone or in any combination, in any other example of the devices, features, components, and parts shown in the other figures described herein. Similarly, any of the features, components, and / or parts shown or described with reference to the other figures (including their arrangement and configuration) may be included, alone or in any combination, in any other example of the devices, features, components, and parts shown or described herein. Figures 7A to 7B Examples of devices, features, components, and parts are shown.

[0043] Figures 8A to 8C A cross-section of a portion of an example of a mounting arm 800 and a speaker assembly 814 for a wearable electronic device similar to 100 is shown. Figures 8A to 8C In this design, the fixed arm 800 may define a housing 808. In some examples, the housing 808 may be hydroformed. In some examples, the housing 808 may define a tubular shape. In some examples, the housing 808 may be curved. The fixed arm 800 may also define a first aperture 816 and a second aperture 818. In some examples, the first aperture 816 and the second aperture 818 may be configured to allow sound to exit the arm housing 808. The fixed arm 800 may also include one or more loudspeakers within a loudspeaker assembly 814, which is disposed within the housing 808 and configured to emit audio output. In some examples, the fixed arm 800 may include an acoustic seal 832a disposed around the first aperture 816 between the loudspeaker assembly 814 and the fixed arm 800. Similarly, in some examples, the fixed arm 800 may include an acoustic seal 832b disposed around the second aperture 818 between the loudspeaker assembly 814 and the fixed arm 800.

[0044] In some examples, one or more acoustic seals 832a-b can improve audio output quality by forming a seal between the speaker assembly 814 and the retaining arm 800. In some examples, the seal formed by the acoustic seals 832a-b can be a tight seal. By forming one or more tight seals between the speaker assembly 814 and the retaining arm 800, the acoustic seals 832a-b can prevent vibration of the speaker assembly 814 against the housing 808. In some examples, the acoustic seals 832a-b can improve audio quality by directing the audio output out of the first aperture 816 and / or the second aperture 818. Directing the audio output out of apertures 816, 818 can prevent degraded sound quality due to resonance of sound waves within the housing 808. In some examples, the acoustic seals 832a-b can be fluid-tight seals. Acoustic seals 832a-b, which act as fluid seals, prevent moisture from entering the fixed arm 800, thereby improving the durability and service life of the fixed arm 800 by protecting internal components from contaminants such as water, sweat, condensate, dust, dirt, and other pollutants.

[0045] Figure 8B and Figure 8C The fixing arm 800 shown for wearable electronic devices can be substantially similar to Figure 8A The wearable electronic device 800 shown differs in that it has two acoustic seals 832a-b in... Figure 8AThe holes 816, 818 and audio ports 820, 822 are shown in a shifted position to show them more clearly. Acoustic seal 832b is shown disposed in the second audio port 822, while acoustic seal 832a is shown in a shifted position. In some examples, such as Figure 8A As shown, a direct seal, such as acoustic seal 832b, may be included in a port. In some examples, a speaker or other components included in the housing 808 (such as speaker assembly 814, electronic components 810, etc.) may be assembled within the housing 808 via either or both of the acoustic seals 832a-b. In some examples, such as Figure 8A As shown, components of the fixed arm 800 (such as speaker assembly 814) can be pre-assembled and slid into the housing 808 through one or both ports 832a-b. In some examples, one or all of the seals (such as 826, 828) can be direct seals, such as end cap seals, and can be already disposed within the housing 808 during assembly. Direct seals can include face seals or end cap seals and can seal surfaces such as holes 816, 818, or can seal and separate the interior of the housing 808 to form a separate internal cavity within the housing 808 (typically in static applications) to prevent leakage.

[0046] In some examples, one or all of the seals (such as 826, 828) may be indirect seals, such as radial seals. Indirect seals (such as radial seals) may include mechanical seals that prevent leakage by applying compression to the outer and inner surfaces. In some examples, indirect seals may also be placed during or after the assembly of the speaker assembly 814 and other components of the retaining arm 800. Figure 8C A fully assembled and sealed wearable restraint arm 800 is shown, with both acoustic seals 832a-b in place. Acoustic seals 832a-b may be made of foam, thermoplastic, composite material, silicone, rubber, or other materials. Seals 326 and 328 may be made of the same or different materials, and may be made of foam, thermoplastic, composite material, silicone, rubber, or other materials. Seals 826 and 828 may also include... Figures 4A to 7B The feature section described in the text.

[0047] In some examples, speaker assembly 814 may be configured to emit audio output. Speaker assembly 814 may be configured to emit one audio output through a first hole 816 and a different audio output through a second hole 818. In some examples, the audio output emitted through the first hole 816 may be directed to a user's ears and may be from music, video, notifications, or other sources. Figure 1The described wearable electronic display device 100 performs other audio functions. The audio emitted through the second hole 818 can be noise-cancelled audio located away from the user's ear and can be configured to cancel out the audio emitted through the first hole 816, thereby reducing the volume of audio emitted through the first hole 816 that can be heard by people or audio detection devices near the user. By reducing the amount of audio output that can be detected by people or devices near the user, the user's privacy is protected.

[0048] In some examples, speaker assembly 814 may include a first audio port 820 and a second audio port 822. In some examples, the first audio port 820 may be in fluid communication with a front speaker volume, and the second audio port 822 may be in fluid communication with a rear speaker volume. In some examples, the first port 820 may be aligned with a first bore 816, and the second port 822 may be aligned with a second bore 818. In some examples, a first acoustic seal 832a may be disposed in the first bore 816 and the first port 820 within housing 808, and a second seal 832b may be disposed around the second bore 818 and the second port 822 within housing 808. In some examples, the first audio port 820 may be aligned with the first bore 816, and the second audio port 822 may be aligned with the second bore 818.

[0049] In some examples, the first aperture 816 and the second aperture 818 may each include an acoustic mesh 824. The acoustic mesh 824 improves the quality of audio emitted from the audio ports 820, 822 and protects the internal components of the mounting arm 800 from contamination, damage, or other external factors. The mesh 824 also obscures the internal components of the wearable audio device from the user's view, resulting in a more aesthetically pleasing product. Additionally, the speaker assembly 814 may include a first seal 826 and a second seal 828. Seals 826, 828 may abut the inner surface of the housing 808 and provide friction to prevent displacement of the speaker assembly 814. In some examples, seals 826, 828 may also be fluid-tight seals. Seals 832a-b and mesh 842 may be attached to the housing 808 via pressure-sensitive adhesive, heat-sensitive adhesive, photosensitive adhesive, epoxy resin, or other methods.

[0050] In some examples, the fixed arm 800 may include one or more acoustic openings within audio ports 820, 822. These acoustic openings may define a front speaker volume in fluid communication with the first audio port 820 and a rear volume in fluid communication with the second audio port 822. The acoustic openings may include one or more acoustic meshes 824. In some examples, such as Figures 8B to 8C As shown, only one acoustic opening is defined to minimize the space required for speaker assembly 814. However, in other examples, such as Figure 8AThe fixed arm 800 may have multiple acoustic openings. Additionally, Figures 8A to 8C The example shown does not imply a limitation on the location of the acoustic opening, as the acoustic opening can be located anywhere throughout the housing 808, including but not limited to... Figures 8A to 8C The location shown.

[0051] In some examples, one or more electronic components 810 may be disposed within the housing 808 of the fixed arm 800. In some examples, the electronic components 810 may be disposed within an acoustic opening. In some examples, the electronic components 810 may be disposed within an acoustic mesh 824. In some examples, the electronic components 810 may be aligned with a speaker assembly 814. In some examples, such as Figure 8A As shown, electronic components 810 may be disposed between the second seal 828 and the speaker assembly 814, thereby allowing both the rear end of the speaker assembly 814 and electronic components 810 (such as a microphone) to utilize the second audio port 822. In other examples, such as Figure 8C As shown, electronic component 810 may be disposed between the first seal 826 and the speaker assembly 814, thereby allowing both the front end of the speaker assembly 814 and electronic component 810 to utilize the first audio port 820. Figures 8A to 8C In some examples not shown, the electronic component may be located proximal to the first seal 826, or distal to the second seal 828. These examples are illustrative of many locations where the electronic component 810 can be placed within the housing and are not intended to be exhaustive. Depending on the requirements of the electronic component 810 and the potential interference of some electronic components 810 with other electronic components 810 or with the speaker assembly 814, one or more electronic components 810 may be flexibly placed throughout the housing.

[0052] Figures 8A to 8C Any of the features, components, and / or parts shown (including their arrangement and configuration) may be included, individually or in any combination, in any other example of the devices, features, components, and parts shown in the other figures described herein. Similarly, any of the features, components, and / or parts shown or described with reference to the other figures (including their arrangement and configuration) may be included, individually or in any combination, in any other way. Figures 8A to 8C Examples of devices, features, components, and parts are shown.

[0053] Figure 9A cross-section of a portion of an example of a retaining arm 900 and a speaker assembly 914 is shown. The retaining arm 900 may be substantially similar to retaining arms described herein (such as retaining arms 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, 700, and 800), including some or all of the features of the aforementioned retaining arms. The retaining arm 900 may define a housing 908. The retaining arm 900 may define a first aperture 916 and a second aperture 918. In some examples, the first aperture 916 and the second aperture 918 may be configured to allow sound to exit the arm housing 908. The retaining arm 900 may also include one or more speakers within the speaker assembly 914, which is disposed within the housing 908 and configured to emit audio output. In some examples, the retaining arm 900 may include an acoustic seal 932a disposed around the first aperture 916 between the speaker assembly 914 and the retaining arm 900. Similarly, in some examples, the retaining arm 900 may include an acoustic seal disposed around the second aperture 918 between the speaker assembly 914 and the retaining arm 900. One or more acoustic seals can improve audio output quality by forming a seal between speaker assembly 914 and mounting arm 900.

[0054] The retaining arm 900 may include one or more seals 926, 928, 930. In some examples, a first seal 926 may be disposed within the housing 908, near the speaker assembly 914 and the first audio port 920. In some examples, a second seal 928 may be disposed within the housing 908, away from the speaker assembly 914 and the second audio port 922. In some examples, a third seal 930 may be disposed within the housing, between the speaker assembly 914 and the second seal 928. The seals 926, 928, 930 prevent dust, water, sweat, or other contaminants from entering the housing 908 and damaging the electronic components 910 and / or the speaker assembly 914 disposed therein. In some examples, one or more of the seals 926, 928, 930 may be fluid-tight. Although electronic component 910 is shown distal to the second seal 928, electronic component 910 is not limited to a single electronic component, and electronic component 910 may also be located proximal to the first seal 926, between the first seal 926 and the third seal 930, and / or between the third seal 930 and the second seal 928. In some examples, the third seal 930 may isolate and seal the first audio port 920 from the second audio port 922, thereby enclosing each port 920, 922 and preventing fluid communication between ports 920, 922 or between the front and rear ends of the speaker assembly 914 and / or between electronic component 910.

[0055] Seals 926, 928, and 930 may be made of foam, thermoplastic, composite material, silicone, rubber, or other materials. Seals 926, 928, and 930 may include features such as feet or protrusions to prevent the seals 926, 928, and 930 or the speaker assembly 914 from slipping beyond the first hole 916 or the second hole 918. Seals 926, 928, and 930 may include any combination of direct and indirect seals. For example, seals 926, 928, and 930 may include direct seals, including face seals or end cap seals. Face seals seal surfaces (typically in static applications) to prevent leakage. For example, face seals may include any seal precisely machined to the dimensions of housing 908 to press against housing 908 and prevent leakage through the seal. Indirect seals may include, for example, radial seals. Radial seals are mechanical seals that prevent leakage by applying compression to outer and inner surfaces. Seals 926, 928, and 930 may include holes, vents, or other similar components designed to allow leakage through seals 926, 928, and 930.

[0056] In some examples, the retaining arm 900 may include one or more acoustic openings aligned with audio ports 920, 922. These acoustic openings may define a front speaker volume in fluid communication with the first audio port 920, or a rear volume in fluid communication with the second audio port 922. The acoustic openings may include one or more acoustic meshes 924. The acoustic meshes or decorative meshes 924 may improve the aesthetic quality of the retaining arm 900 and may also protect the internal components of the retaining arm 900 from contamination, damage, or other external factors. Figure 9 The acoustic opening at the second audio port 922 shown allows leakage between two electronic components (such as speaker assembly 914 and electronic component 910) while still separating speaker assembly 914 and electronic component 910 using second seal 928 and third seal 930. Figure 9 In the example shown, the first seal 926 is shown as a direct seal, the second seal 928 is shown as a first indirect seal, and the third seal 930 is shown as a second indirect seal. The tight seal created by the radial seals improves the fluid connection between components such as the speaker assembly 914, the first hole 916, and / or electronic components 910 (e.g., a microphone), thereby improving the clarity, volume, and direction of the audio output by the speaker assembly 914 and / or electronic components 910. Figure 9 The configuration of the indirect and direct seals shown is not intended to be limiting, as all seals 926, 928, and 930 are envisioned to include any combination of direct and indirect seals.

[0057] In some examples, housing 908 may include acoustic seals and / or micro-perforations 932b disposed in holes 916, 918. Although Figure 9 An acoustic seal 932a disposed in a first hole 916 and a micro-perforation 932b disposed in a second hole 918 are shown, but this is only an example and is not intended to be limiting. All acoustic seals 932a may be disposed in all or one or more holes 916, 918, all micro-perforations 932b may be disposed in holes 916, 918, or any combination of acoustic seals 932a and micro-perforations 932b may be disposed in holes 916, 918.

[0058] Figure 9 Any of the features, components, and / or parts shown (including their arrangement and configuration) may be included, alone or in any combination, in any other example of the devices, features, components, and parts shown in the other accompanying drawings. Similarly, any of the features, components, and / or parts shown or described with reference to the other accompanying drawings (including their arrangement and configuration) may be included, alone or in any combination, in... Figure 9 Examples of devices, features, components, and parts are shown.

[0059] Figure 10 A cross-section of a portion of an example of a retaining arm 1000 and a speaker assembly 1014 is shown. The retaining arm 1000 may be substantially similar to the retaining arms described herein (such as retaining arms 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, 700, 800 and 900), including some or all of the features of the aforementioned retaining arms. Figure 10 Components (such as electronic component 910, mesh 924, and seals 1026, 1028, 1030) may be substantially similar to their counterparts described herein, including some or all of the features of the electronic component 910, mesh 924, and seals 926, 928, 930 of the retaining arm 900. The speaker assembly 1014 may be inserted into the housing 1008 of the wearable audio device. In some examples, the housing 1008 may define a tapered geometry, examples of which are shown in... Figure 10 As shown in the image. Figure 10 One of many possible tapered geometries for housing 1008 is shown. Speaker assembly 1014 may abut an angled portion of a wearable audio device such as 100. In some examples, when speaker assembly 1014 is inserted into housing 1008, speaker assembly 1014 may abut a third seal 1030, decorative mesh 1022, or an angled surface of housing 1008. Tapered geometry can improve the audio quality and durability of wearable audio device 100. Although speaker assembly 1014 is in Figure 10The image is shown as rectangular, but the speaker assembly can also be shaped into a tapered or wedge-shaped geometry similar to housing 1008, or it can have a unique geometry. In some examples, such as Figure 10 As shown, the speaker assembly 1014 can be loosely fitted within the housing 1008. In some examples, such as Figure 10 As shown, the speaker assembly 1014 can be fitted tightly against the housing 1008. The tapered geometry or wedge shape of the retaining arm 1000 and its components may be substantially similar to similar retaining arms described herein (such as retaining arms 400, 500, 600, and 700), including some or all of the features of the aforementioned retaining arms. The housing 1008 may be made of metal, composite materials, silicone, rubber, plastic, or other materials or combinations thereof.

[0060] Figure 10 The example shown illustrates the fixed arm 1000 at the top, not at the bottom (as shown). Figures 8A to 9 The first hole 1016 is shown. However, these configurations are not intended to be limiting, and it is conceivable that one or more holes 1016, 1018 may be located anywhere in the housing 1008. For example, holes 1016, 1018 may be located near or far from the speaker assembly. In another example, holes 1016, 1018 may be as follows: Figure 10 The holes 1016 and 1018 shown are located at the top and bottom of the fixing arm 1000, or may be located at the top or bottom, or inside or outside the fixing arm 1000. In some examples, the housing 1008 may include acoustic seals 1032a and / or micro-perforations 1032b disposed in the holes 1016 and 1018. Similar to Figure 9 , Figure 10 An acoustic seal 1032a disposed in a first hole 1016 and a micro-perforation 1032b disposed in a second hole 1018 are shown. This example, including both acoustic seal 1032a and micro-perforation 1032b, is by way of example only and is not intended to be limiting.

[0061] Figure 10 Any of the features, components, and / or parts shown (including their arrangement and configuration) may be included, individually or in any combination, in any other example of the devices, features, components, and parts shown in the other accompanying drawings. Similarly, any of the features, components, and / or parts shown or described with reference to the other accompanying drawings (including their arrangement and configuration) may be included, individually or in any combination, in... Figure 10 Examples of devices, features, components, and parts are shown.

[0062] Within the limits applicable to this technology, the collection and use of data from various sources can be used to improve the delivery of inspirational content or any other content that a user may be interested in. This disclosure contemplates that, in some instances, such collected data may include personal information data that uniquely identifies or can be used to contact or locate specific individuals. Such personal information data may include demographic data, location-based data, telephone numbers, email addresses, etc. ® (formerly known as TWITTER) ® User ID, home address, data or records related to the user's health or health level (e.g., vital sign measurements, medication information, exercise information), date of birth, or any other identifying or personal information.

[0063] This disclosure recognizes that the use of such personal information data in the techniques of this invention can be used to benefit users. For example, the personal information data can be used to deliver targeted content that is of interest to the user. Therefore, the use of such personal information data enables users to have planned control over the delivered content. Furthermore, this disclosure also anticipates other uses of personal information data that are beneficial to users. For example, health and fitness data can be used to provide insights into a user's overall health status or as positive feedback for individuals using technology to pursue health goals.

[0064] This disclosure anticipates that entities responsible for the collection, analysis, disclosure, transmission, storage, or other use of such personal information data will comply with robust privacy policies and / or privacy measures. Specifically, such entities should implement and adhere to privacy policies and measures recognized as meeting or exceeding industry or governmental requirements for maintaining the privacy and security of personal information data. These policies should be readily accessible to users and should be updated as data collection and / or use change. Personal information from users should be collected for legitimate and reasonable entity purposes and should not be shared or sold outside of these legitimate purposes. Furthermore, such collection / sharing should be conducted only after receiving informed consent from users. Additionally, such entities should consider taking any necessary steps to protect and safeguard access to such personal information data and ensure that other entities authorized to access such personal information data comply with their privacy policies and procedures. Furthermore, such entities may be subject to third-party assessments to demonstrate their compliance with widely accepted privacy policies and practices. Moreover, policies and practices should be adapted to the specific types of personal information data collected and / or accessed, and to applicable laws and standards, including considerations of specific jurisdictions. For example, in the United States, the collection or acquisition of certain health data may be governed by federal and / or state laws, such as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA); while in other countries, health data may be subject to other regulations and policies and should be handled accordingly. Therefore, different privacy measures should be advocated for different types of personal data in each country.

[0065] Regardless of the foregoing, this disclosure also contemplates implementation schemes for users to selectively block the use or access to personal information data. That is, this disclosure contemplates providing hardware and / or software components to prevent or block access to such personal information data. For example, with respect to advertising delivery services, the inventive technology can be configured to allow users to opt-in or opt-out at any time during or after service registration to participate in the collection of personal information data. In another example, users may choose not to provide emotion-related data for a targeted content delivery service. In yet another example, users may choose to limit the duration for which emotion-related data is retained, or to completely prohibit the development of basic emotional states. In addition to providing "opt-in" and "opt-out" options, this disclosure also envisions providing notifications related to access to or use of personal information. For example, users may be notified when downloading an application that their personal information data will be accessed, and then reminded again just before the application accesses the personal information data.

[0066] Furthermore, the intent of this disclosure is that personal information data should be managed and processed in a manner that minimizes the risk of unintentional or unauthorized access or use. Once data is no longer needed, this risk can be minimized by restricting data collection and deleting data. Additionally, and where applicable, including in certain health-related applications, data deidentification can be used to protect user privacy. Deidentification can be facilitated, where appropriate, by removing specific identifiers (e.g., date of birth, etc.), controlling the amount or specificity of stored data (e.g., collecting location data at the city level rather than the address level), controlling how data is stored (e.g., aggregating data among users), and / or other methods.

[0067] Therefore, while this disclosure broadly covers the use of personal information data to implement one or more of the various disclosed embodiments, it is also contemplated that various embodiments can be implemented without access to such personal information data. That is, various embodiments of the present invention will not be rendered inoperable due to the absence of all or part of such personal information data. For example, preferences can be inferred based on non-personal information data or a minimal amount of personal information such as content requested by a user's associated device, other non-personal information available to the content delivery service, or publicly available information, thereby selecting content and delivering it to the user.

[0068] For purposes of explanation, the foregoing description uses specific names to provide a thorough understanding of the described embodiments. However, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that specific details are not required to practice the described embodiments. Therefore, the foregoing description of specific embodiments described herein is presented for illustrative and descriptive purposes. They are not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the embodiments to the precise forms disclosed. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that many modifications and variations are possible in light of the teachings above.

Claims

1. A wearable electronic display device, comprising: Display frame; A fixing arm extending distally from the display frame, the fixing arm including a housing defining a first hole and a second hole; A speaker assembly disposed within the housing, the speaker assembly comprising: A first audio port, the first audio port being proximally aligned with the first hole and in fluid communication with a first terminal portion of the speaker assembly; and A second audio port, which is aligned proximally with respect to the second hole and is in fluid communication with the second terminal portion of the speaker assembly; A first seal is disposed within the housing, near the speaker assembly and the first audio port; A second seal is disposed within the housing, remote from the speaker assembly and the second audio port; and A third seal is disposed within the housing, located between the speaker assembly and the second seal.

2. The wearable electronic device of claim 1, wherein the first seal is fluid-sealed.

3. The wearable electronic display device of claim 2 further includes at least one of an acoustic seal or a micro-perforation, the acoustic seal or the micro-perforation being disposed between the speaker assembly and the fixing arm around at least one of the first hole or the second hole.

4. The wearable electronic display device according to claim 1 further includes a first electronic component disposed within the housing and positioned proximally relative to the first seal or distally relative to the second seal.

5. The wearable electronic device of claim 4, wherein the first electronic component includes a microphone.

6. The wearable electronic device of claim 5, wherein the second audio port is configured to allow fluid to flow from the microphone and from at least one of the first terminal portion of the speaker assembly or the second terminal portion of the speaker assembly.

7. The wearable electronic display device of claim 4 further includes a second electronic component disposed within the housing and located proximal to the first seal or distal to the second seal.

8. The wearable electronic device of claim 6, wherein at least one of the first electronic component or the second electronic component comprises at least one or more of a microphone, a battery, a projector, a processor, a camera, or a sensor.

9. The wearable electronic device of claim 1, further comprising an acoustic opening defined by the housing between the second seal and the third seal.

10. A wearable audio device, comprising: A fixed arm, the fixed arm including a housing having a tapered portion defining an internal cavity, the tapered portion defining a first hole and a second hole; and The housing further defines a first port near the first hole and a second port near the second hole; The tapered portion includes: A speaker assembly positioned between the first port and the second port; A first seal positioned near the first port; A second seal positioned distal to the second port; and A third seal is positioned between the speaker assembly and the second port.

11. The wearable audio device of claim 10, further comprising an acoustic mesh disposed in the conical portion.

12. The wearable audio device according to claim 10, further comprising: Electronic components are disposed in the fixed arm; and A fluid-sealing seal disposed between the housing and the electronic component; The wedge-shaped element extends from the fluid-sealed seal toward the housing into the recess.

13. The wearable audio device of claim 10, wherein the first port includes a hinged port.

14. The wearable audio device of claim 10, further comprising an acoustic opening disposed in the housing between the second seal and the third seal, and aligned proximal to the second port.

15. The wearable audio device of claim 10, wherein the first seal comprises a direct seal, the second seal comprises a first indirect seal, and the third seal comprises a second indirect seal.

16. The retaining arm of claim 15, wherein tightening of the fastener is configured to rotate the speaker assembly about a fulcrum to pull the speaker assembly toward the housing at the first hole and at the second hole.

17. A fixing arm for wearable electronic devices, comprising: An elongated housing defining a first hole and a second hole; Speaker assembly, the speaker assembly comprising: The first audio port aligned with the first hole; and The second audio port is aligned with the second hole; A face seal, wherein the face seal is disposed within the housing and aligned with a first end of the speaker assembly; A first radial seal, disposed within the housing and aligned with a second end of the speaker assembly; and A second radial seal is provided, and the second audio port is disposed between the second radial seal and the first radial seal.

18. The retaining arm for wearable electronic devices according to claim 17, wherein the face seal comprises a fluid-sealed seal.

19. The retaining arm for wearable electronic devices according to claim 17, wherein the second radial seal is configured to prevent fluid communication between the first audio port and the second audio port.

20. The retaining arm for a wearable electronic device according to claim 17, further comprising an electronic component disposed within the elongated housing and located distally relative to the second radial seal.

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