Wireless earpiece base station and power distribution method for a wireless earpiece base station

Abstract

Provided are a wireless earphone base station and a power distribution method for the wireless earphone base station. The wireless earphone base station comprises an input module, a hub module, a power management module, an output module, a wireless module, peripheral devices and a control module, wherein the wireless module running as a dongle is integrated with the input module, the hub module, the power management module, the output module, the peripheral devices and the control module, so that the base station can realize more functions in addition to the dongle, and the modules for realizing these functions can be reasonably powered through the relevant modules in the base station to ensure the normal operation of all modules. This enables users to obtain a more convenient audio transmission solution through integrated design, more easily and conveniently set up games, and thus provide a better user experience. In addition, users can also enjoy a more rich interactive gaming experience through different functional modules in the wireless earphone base station.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to the field of audio processing, and more specifically, to a wireless headset base station and a power distribution method for the wireless headset base station. Background Technology

[0002] With the rapid development of the gaming industry, wireless gaming headsets have become an indispensable accessory for the gaming experience. Players' performance demands for headsets are constantly increasing, with low audio latency being a key feature that is receiving increasing attention. However, traditional Bluetooth technology faces numerous challenges in meeting low latency requirements, making it difficult to support high-quality wireless audio transmission. To address these issues, Low Energy (LE) audio technology and proprietary protocols have emerged. LE audio, due to its efficient audio compression and transmission methods, aims to reduce audio latency, while proprietary protocols offer another low-latency encoding method. However, many smartphones do not fully support LE audio, which limits consumers' practical applications. Furthermore, proprietary protocols are often not widely accepted due to their lack of industry standardization, potentially leading to compatibility issues between different devices.

[0003] To achieve low-latency audio transmission, current solutions typically rely on dongles. As an external device, the dongle connects to a gaming headset and encodes audio data into LC3+ data using a Low Complexity Communication Codec Plus (LC3+), or converts the audio signal into protocol-specific data using a proprietary codec. By transmitting the encoded audio data from the source device to the headset, latency during transmission can be reduced. Upon receiving the LC3+ data or proprietary data, the gaming headset can decode it using LC3 to recover the audio data. Summary of the Invention

[0004] Embodiments of this disclosure provide a wireless headset base station and a power distribution method for the wireless headset base station.

[0005] This disclosure provides an embodiment of a wireless headset base station, comprising: an input module connected to an upstream device; a hub module connected to an upstream port of the hub module; a power management module connected to the input module; an output module including one or more output ports connected to a downstream port of the hub module and connected to a downstream device; a wireless module connected to the downstream port of the hub module and configured for low-latency data transmission between the wireless headset and the upstream device; peripheral devices; and a control module connected to the input module, the hub module, the power management module, the output module, the wireless module, and the peripheral devices; wherein the input module is configured to negotiate with the upstream device to obtain power supply capability information of the upstream device and provide the power supply capability information of the upstream device to the control module, the power supply capability information indicating the voltage and current output capability of the upstream device; wherein the control module is configured to allocate power from the upstream device to one or more of the wireless module, the output module, and the peripheral devices through the power management module based on the power supply capability information.

[0006] This disclosure provides a power distribution method for a wireless headset base station, wherein the wireless headset base station is as described above. The power distribution method includes: an input module negotiating with an upstream device to obtain power supply capability information of the upstream device, and providing the power supply capability information of the upstream device to a control module, wherein the power supply capability information indicates the voltage and current output capability of the upstream device; the control module, based on the power supply capability information, allocating power from the upstream device to one or more of a wireless module, an output module, and peripheral devices through a power management module; the control module, based on the power allocation from the upstream device by the power management module, sending a power distribution command to a hub module; and the hub module, based on the received power distribution command, providing power from the upstream device to one or more of the wireless module, the output module, and the peripheral devices through a downstream port of the hub module.

[0007] Embodiments of this disclosure provide a power distribution device for a wireless headset base station, comprising: one or more processors; and one or more memories, wherein the one or more memories store a computer-executable program, which, when executed by the processor, performs the power distribution method for a wireless headset base station as described above.

[0008] Embodiments of this disclosure provide a computer-readable storage medium having computer-executable instructions stored thereon, which, when executed by a processor, are used to implement the power distribution method for a wireless headset base station as described above.

[0009] Embodiments of this disclosure provide a computer program product or computer program including computer instructions stored in a computer-readable storage medium. A processor of a computer device reads the computer instructions from the computer-readable storage medium and executes the computer instructions, causing the computer device to perform a power distribution method for a wireless headset base station according to embodiments of this disclosure.

[0010] This disclosure proposes a novel wireless headset base station, comprising an input module, a hub module, a power management module, an output module, a wireless module, peripheral devices, and a control module. The wireless module, functioning as a dongle, is integrated with these modules, enabling the base station to perform additional functions beyond the dongle. Furthermore, the modules implementing these functions are powered appropriately by the relevant modules within the base station, ensuring the normal operation of all modules. By integrating multiple functions, including a dongle and a USB hub, the wireless headset base station provided by this disclosure offers users a more convenient audio transmission solution through integrated design, making game settings easier and more convenient, thus providing a better user experience. In addition, users can enjoy a richer interactive gaming experience through the different functional modules within the wireless headset base station. Attached Figure Description

[0011] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this disclosure, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are merely some exemplary embodiments of this disclosure. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without any creative effort.

[0012] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram illustrating a scenario where a dongle is used for low-latency audio transmission with a wireless headset;

[0013] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the structure of a wireless earphone base station according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0014] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram illustrating power and data transmission in a wireless earphone base station according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0015] Figure 4 This is a flowchart illustrating a power distribution method for a wireless headset base station according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; and

[0016] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of a power distribution device for a wireless headset base station according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown. Detailed Implementation

[0017] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this disclosure more apparent, exemplary embodiments according to this disclosure will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are merely some embodiments of this disclosure, and not all embodiments of this disclosure. It should be understood that this disclosure is not limited to the exemplary embodiments described herein.

[0018] In this specification and accompanying drawings, steps and elements that are substantially the same or similar are indicated by the same or similar reference numerals, and repeated descriptions of these steps and elements are omitted. Furthermore, in the description of this disclosure, the terms "first," "second," etc., are used only to distinguish descriptions and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or order.

[0019] In embodiments of this disclosure, the terms "module" or "unit" refer to a computer program or part of a computer program that has a predetermined function and works with other related parts to achieve a predetermined goal, and can be implemented wholly or partially using software, hardware (such as processing circuitry or memory), or a combination thereof. Similarly, a processor (or multiple processors or memory) can be used to implement one or more modules or units. Furthermore, each module or unit can be part of an overall module or unit that includes the functionality of that module or unit.

[0020] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this disclosure belongs. The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing embodiments of the invention only and is not intended to limit the invention.

[0021] As mentioned above, traditional Bluetooth technology mostly uses standard audio encoding methods, but its inherent latency makes it unsuitable for demanding gaming scenarios. During gameplay, the synchronization of audio and video is crucial for a player's reaction speed and immersion. Since the latency of traditional Bluetooth technology is typically above 100 milliseconds, such latency can cause players to lose an advantage in shooting or action games. Therefore, developing a solution that can achieve low-latency, high-fidelity audio transmission is particularly important.

[0022] To address these issues, LE audio technology and proprietary protocols are used to achieve low-latency, high-fidelity audio transmission. LE audio, with its efficient audio compression and transmission methods, aims to reduce audio latency, while proprietary protocols offer an alternative low-latency encoding method. However, many user terminals do not fully support LE audio, which limits its practical application for consumers. Furthermore, proprietary protocols are often not widely accepted due to their lack of industry standardization, potentially leading to compatibility issues between different devices.

[0023] To achieve low-latency audio transmission, current solutions typically rely on dongles. Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram illustrating a scenario where a dongle is used for low-latency audio transmission with a wireless headset.

[0024] like Figure 1 As shown, the dongle, as an external device, can have a proprietary LC3+ codec or a proprietary codec and can directly connect to a user terminal, such as, but not limited to, smartphones, tablets, laptops, desktop computers, in-vehicle terminals, and wearable devices. The user terminal can use this dongle to wirelessly transmit audio data to a gaming headset. For example, the LC3+ codec can encode audio data from the user terminal into LC3+ data, or the proprietary codec can convert the audio signal from the user terminal into data using a specific protocol. This process transmits audio data from the user terminal to the headset, minimizing latency during transmission.

[0025] In this process, the dongle of most gaming headsets acts as a low-latency audio encoder, ensuring accurate real-time sound transmission during gameplay. While this design guarantees real-time audio transmission, it still has some shortcomings.

[0026] Specifically, existing dongles typically only perform audio encoding functions, lacking multi-functional integration. This forces users to carry multiple devices, such as USB hubs and chargers, which is not only inconvenient but also negatively impacts the gaming experience. Furthermore, the limited power management capabilities of dongles prevent efficient charging of headset batteries and hinder the implementation of more advanced features.

[0027] To address the aforementioned issues, embodiments of this disclosure propose a novel wireless headset base station. This base station includes an input module, a hub module, a power management module, an output module, a wireless module, peripheral devices, and a control module. The wireless module, functioning as a dongle, is integrated with the input module, hub module, power management module, output module, peripheral devices, and control module. This allows the base station to perform more functions beyond the dongle, and the modules implementing these functions can be properly powered through the relevant modules within the base station to ensure the normal operation of all modules. The wireless headset base station provided by embodiments of this disclosure integrates multiple functions, including a dongle and a USB hub, allowing users to obtain a more convenient audio transmission solution through integrated design, making game settings easier and more convenient, thereby providing a better user experience. Furthermore, users can enjoy a richer interactive gaming experience through the different functional modules within the wireless headset base station.

[0028] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the structure of a wireless earphone base station 200 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0029] According to embodiments of this disclosure, the wireless headset base station 200 may include an input module, a hub module, a power management module, an output module, a wireless module, peripheral devices, and a control module. Optionally, the wireless headset base station of this disclosure can perform internal and external connections and communication based on the Universal Serial Bus (USB) standard. Figure 2 As shown, the input module, hub module, power management module, wireless module, peripheral device and control module can correspond to USB input module 202, USB hub module 204, power management module 206, wireless module 210, peripheral device 212 and control module 214 respectively, and the wireless headset base station 200 can include multiple USB output modules, such as USB output modules 208-1, ..., 208-N.

[0030] According to embodiments of this disclosure, the input module can be connected to an upstream device, the input module can be connected to the upstream port of the hub module, the power management module can be connected to the input module, and the control module can be connected to the input module, the hub module, the power management module, the output module, the wireless module, and the peripheral device.

[0031] According to embodiments of this disclosure, the wireless module can be connected to a downstream port of the hub module. According to embodiments of this disclosure, the output module may include one or more output ports that can be connected to a downstream port of the hub module and to a downstream device.

[0032] Optionally, the input module can be directly connected to upstream devices (such as game consoles, computers, etc.) and connected to the upstream port of the hub module to provide power and data support to the hub. Additionally, the input module can be responsible for receiving power from upstream devices and supplying it to other modules in the system.

[0033] Optionally, the hub module can be connected to the upstream port of the input module to receive power, and connected to other modules, such as wireless modules and output modules, via the downstream port to forward power and signals to these modules.

[0034] Alternatively, the hub module can act as a coordinator among multiple devices, managing data flow and power distribution. For example, the hub module can receive signals from the input module and distribute them to other modules. Alternatively, the hub module can also receive data from other modules and distribute it to them. For instance, the hub module can receive signals from the output module and transmit them to the input module, which then transmits them to upstream devices, enabling bidirectional data transmission with upstream devices.

[0035] Optionally, the power management module can be directly connected to the input module to obtain power and manage its distribution to other modules, and can be connected to the control module to adjust the power supply as needed.

[0036] Optionally, the output module can be connected to the downstream port of the hub module to receive data and power from the hub, and can also be directly connected to downstream devices (e.g., smartphones, tablets, speakers, etc.) through the output port to further provide data and power to the downstream devices. Similarly, data from the downstream devices can also be transmitted to the wireless headset base station through the output port, or further provided to the upstream devices, to enable data interaction between the downstream and upstream devices.

[0037] Optionally, the output module may include multiple output ports to support simultaneous connection of multiple downstream devices. For example, such as Figure 2 As shown, each of the USB output modules 208-1, ..., 208-N may include a corresponding USB output port 2082.

[0038] Optionally, the wireless module can be connected to a downstream port of the hub module to receive power and data.

[0039] Optionally, the wireless module can handle wireless communication and support connections to devices such as Bluetooth or Wi-Fi.

[0040] Optionally, peripheral devices can be connected to the control module to provide input signals or receive control commands.

[0041] Optionally, peripheral devices may include various additional devices, such as, but not limited to, sensors, buttons, etc., to expand the functionality of the system.

[0042] Optionally, the control module can be connected to input modules, hub modules, power management modules, output modules, wireless modules, and peripheral devices to form a complete control network for centralized management. For example, the control module can manage the overall operation of the system, including coordinating interactions between different modules, handling inputs from peripheral devices, and controlling the operation of output modules and wireless modules, etc.

[0043] As described above, the various modules in the wireless headset base station of this disclosure are closely connected and functionally cooperate. The input module provides power to the system, the hub module coordinates signal and power transmission, the power management module ensures stable power supply, the control module provides central control for efficient system operation, and the output and wireless modules handle the power and data requirements of external devices respectively. These peripheral devices enrich the system's functionality. References will follow. Figures 3-4 The operation of each module in the wireless earphone base station disclosed herein is explained in detail.

[0044] According to embodiments of this disclosure, the wireless module can be connected to the downstream port of the hub module and can be configured for low-latency data transmission between the wireless headset and the upstream device.

[0045] As an improvement over existing dongles with single functions, the wireless module 210 in the wireless headset base station 200 disclosed herein can act as a dongle for wireless headsets, responsible for receiving and transmitting wireless signals, ensuring that wireless headsets can connect to audio sources (such as game consoles, computers, etc.), and at the same time handling the transmission of audio data to achieve a low-latency, high-quality audio experience.

[0046] According to embodiments of this disclosure, the peripheral device is controlled by the control module. According to embodiments of this disclosure, the peripheral device may include one or more of a battery charger, a screen, an encoder, a button, and a flashlight.

[0047] In addition to the basic functions of the dongle described above, the wireless headset base station 200 disclosed herein may also include one or more peripheral devices 212, which may include, but are not limited to, devices such as battery chargers, screens, RGB LEDs, encoders, buttons, and flashlights.

[0048] According to embodiments of this disclosure, the input module can be configured to obtain power supply capability information of the upstream device by negotiating with the upstream device, and to provide the power supply capability information of the upstream device to the control module. The power supply capability information can indicate the voltage and current output capabilities of the upstream device. Specifically, the input module may include an input port and a charging controller, wherein the input port is connected to an upstream port of the hub module, and the charging controller is configured to negotiate with the upstream device to obtain the power supply capability information of the upstream device, and to provide the power supply capability information of the upstream device to the control module.

[0049] Optionally, the USB input module 202 may include a USB input port 2022 and a charging controller. For example, the charging controller may include one or both of a power charging controller and a battery charging controller, namely a USB PD (Power Delivery) controller & BC (Battery Charging) component 2024. The USB input module 202 can connect to an upstream USB device (such as a game console, computer, etc.) to receive power and data from the upstream device. The USB PD controller & BC component 2024 can negotiate power delivery capabilities with the upstream device via the USB PD protocol and / or the BC 1.2 protocol to obtain power delivery capability information from the upstream device, and then transmit the obtained power delivery capability information to the control module 214, such as... Figure 2 As shown. The power supply capability information of the upstream device may include the availability of voltage and current of the upstream device, as well as the supported charging modes (such as USB PD or BC 1.2).

[0050] According to embodiments of this disclosure, the control module can be configured to allocate power from the upstream device to one or more of the wireless module, the output module, and the peripheral device via the power management module based on the power supply capability information.

[0051] Optionally, the control module can analyze the power requirements of each module based on the specific requirements (e.g., power demands, operating status) of the wireless module, output module, and peripheral devices. Each module may have different power consumption requirements; for example, the wireless module may require less power, while some peripheral devices may require higher current.

[0052] Optionally, the control module can also determine which modules need to be powered first based on the importance and priority of different modules (for example, the wireless module can be powered first to maintain communication).

[0053] Optionally, the control module can calculate how to effectively allocate power based on the power supply capacity information and the power demand of each module, ensuring that each module receives the required power without exceeding the total power supply capacity of the upstream equipment.

[0054] Optionally, if the power supply status changes (e.g., the input voltage decreases or the current load increases), the control module can adjust the power distribution in real time to avoid overload or equipment shutdown.

[0055] According to embodiments of this disclosure, allocating power from the upstream device to one or more of the wireless module, the output module, and the peripheral device via the power management module based on the power supply capability information may include: determining a power allocation strategy for the one or more of the wireless module, the output module, and the peripheral device based on the power supply capability information; and allocating power from the upstream device according to the power allocation strategy using the power management module to determine the power for the one or more of the wireless module, the output module, and the peripheral device.

[0056] Optionally, the control module can formulate a power distribution strategy based on power supply capacity information and the needs of each module to ensure that all modules can operate safely and effectively within their power demand range.

[0057] Optionally, the control module can instruct the power management module to allocate power from upstream devices based on a power distribution strategy. For example, the control module can set the required voltage for each downstream device based on module needs and the capabilities of the upstream devices, and / or set the maximum output current for each module or device based on the power consumption requirements of the modules, ensuring that the power supply limit of the upstream devices is not exceeded.

[0058] According to an embodiment of this disclosure, the control module is configured to send a power distribution command to the hub module based on the power distribution from the upstream device by the power management module.

[0059] According to embodiments of this disclosure, the hub module is configured to provide power from the upstream device to one or more of the wireless module, the output module, and the peripheral device via a downstream port of the hub module based on a received power distribution command.

[0060] Optionally, the control module can communicate with the power management module to obtain the specific power allocation method from the upstream device, such as the proportion or amount of power that each module (wireless module, output module, and / or peripheral device, etc.) should receive, and based on this, send a power allocation command to the hub module indicating the specific allocation method.

[0061] Optionally, after receiving power distribution instructions from the control module, the hub module can read these instructions to understand how the power received from the upstream device should be distributed.

[0062] Specifically, the hub module can distribute power to specific modules through its downstream ports according to power distribution instructions, thereby providing the corresponding power to the modules connected to it (wireless modules, output modules, and / or peripheral devices, etc.).

[0063] Optionally, if the power of the modules needs to be adjusted, the hub module can also be dynamically adjusted based on instructions to ensure that all modules and devices can obtain sufficient power when needed.

[0064] This power distribution method ensures that the wireless headset base station disclosed herein can efficiently and dynamically manage power allocation, enabling the wireless module, output module, and peripheral devices to receive appropriate power as needed. This flexible power management not only improves the stability of the wireless headset base station but also optimizes resource utilization, avoiding problems such as overload or insufficient power.

[0065] According to embodiments of this disclosure, the output module may further include a USB type-C controller and a power switch, wherein the hub module may be configured to negotiate power supply capability to the downstream device with the downstream device through the output module, and the USB type-C controller may be configured to announce the power supply capability to the downstream device to the downstream device.

[0066] Optionally, the USB output module may include a USB output port, a USB Type-C controller, and a power switch. For example, the USB output module 208-1 may include a USB output port 2082, a USB Type-C controller 2084, and a power switch 2086. The USB output port 2082 can be connected to a downstream port of the USB hub module 204 to supply power to connected downstream devices and handle data transfer between them. The USB Type-C controller 2084 can be used to manage the communication and power supply capabilities of the USB Type-C port, while the power switch 2086 can be used to control power on and off and limit the output current.

[0067] Specifically, the USB Type-C controller 2084 can announce power supply capabilities, including supported current and voltage, to connected downstream devices, enabling the downstream devices to determine the required power and make corresponding adjustments.

[0068] Optionally, the USB hub module can negotiate power capabilities with downstream devices via protocols such as BC 1.2 to allow downstream devices to dynamically request and adapt the required power.

[0069] According to embodiments of this disclosure, the control module can be configured to control the power supply capability of one or more output ports via the hub module, the USB type-C controller, and the power switch.

[0070] Optionally, the power supply capability of each USB output port can be controlled by the control module via a USB type-C controller, a power switch, and a USB hub module.

[0071] According to embodiments of this disclosure, controlling the power supply capability of one or more output ports via the hub module, the USB type-C controller, and the power switch may include: negotiating the power supply capability to the downstream devices of the one or more output ports using the hub module based on the power available for the output module; announcing the power supply capability of each output port using the USB type-C controller; and enabling or disabling the power supply capability of each output port using the power switch.

[0072] As described above, the control module can be designed to comprehensively manage and control the power supply capability of one or more USB output ports through a hub module, a USB Type-C controller, and a power switch.

[0073] Specifically, the control module can first assess the available power for the output module, including input voltage and current information from upstream devices.

[0074] Next, optionally, the control module can negotiate with connected downstream devices via the hub module to determine the required power supply capacity. The hub module can act as an intermediary, handling requests from multiple downstream devices.

[0075] Alternatively, after establishing power supply capability, the control module can use the USB Type-C controller to announce the power supply capability it can provide to each output port, so as to ensure that downstream devices know the power they can obtain.

[0076] Optionally, the USB Type-C controller can dynamically adjust the power supply capacity of each port based on the power negotiation results, enabling downstream devices to obtain optimal power and adjusting power transmission according to actual needs.

[0077] Optionally, the control module can also manage the power supply capability of each USB output port by enabling or disabling it via a power switch. The power switch settings can be adjusted according to changes in the status or needs of downstream devices.

[0078] Optionally, the wireless earphone base station disclosed herein may also be equipped with a protection mechanism, that is, in the event of faults such as overcurrent or overtemperature, the power switch can immediately disconnect the power supply to prevent damage to the equipment, and at the same time return the event information to the control module for further processing.

[0079] Optionally, the firmware of the wireless earphone base station disclosed herein can be upgraded via USB or OTA (over-the-air) technology to provide users with a stable and fast update experience via USB, or to provide users with a more convenient and automated update experience via OTA.

[0080] As described above, this disclosure proposes an innovative wireless gaming headset base station that integrates multiple functions such as a dongle, USB hub, battery charger, display screen, RGB LED, encoder, and buttons, making full use of space to achieve functional integration. Based on the wireless gaming headset base station proposed in this disclosure, users no longer need to worry about multiple accessories, and the integrated battery charger effectively provides continuous power support for the headset's battery. Furthermore, peripheral devices such as the display screen and RGB LED equipped on the base station enhance the user's interactive experience, allowing users to monitor the headset's status and latency in real time.

[0081] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram illustrating power and data transmission in a wireless headset base station according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0082] Figure 3 Specific embodiments of power and data transmission in the wireless headset base station of this disclosure are illustrated. Solid arrows indicate power signals, showing the path of power transmission; dashed lines represent RF signals, indicating wireless signal transmission, concentrated around the wireless module and antenna; and dashed arrows represent digital signals, indicating control logic and data transmission, including communication between the MCU and other modules. Figure 3 As shown, the wireless headset base station 300 may include a USB input module 302, a USB hub module 304, a power management module 306, a wireless module 310, USB output modules 308-1 and 308-2, and a control module 314.

[0083] Each USB output module (e.g., USB output module 308-1 or 308-2) may include a power switch (e.g., SW1 or SW2) for controlling power on and monitoring current status, and a USB Type-C controller (e.g., USB Type-C controller 1 or USB Type-C controller 2) for managing connections to external devices, including data and power signals.

[0084] Optionally, the USB hub module 304 can manage multiple USB connections and coordinate data and power distribution across different USB ports. For example, the USB hub module 304 can support at least one USB upstream port (USBUP) and three USB downstream ports (USB1, USB2, USB3).

[0085] Optionally, the wireless module 310 may integrate a wireless SoC, responsible for processing RF signals and communicating with other modules. The wireless module 310 can exchange data with external devices via a UART interface, and simultaneously connects to an ANT (antenna) and a pairing button. The pairing button enables and disables communication pairing for the wireless module 310.

[0086] Optionally, the power management module 306 may include an overcurrent protection (OCP) and overvoltage protection (OVP) chip (OCPOVP) to provide system safety and prevent current or voltage from exceeding safe ranges. Additionally, the power management module 306 may include a DC-DC boost regulator to boost and stabilize the input voltage to compensate for the USB VBUS voltage drop on the USB input line, ensuring that the USB VBUS voltage at the USB output meets USB standards (e.g., between 4.75V and 5.5V).

[0087] Optionally, the power management module 306 may also include two LDOs (low dropout linear regulators) that can supply power to the USB hub controller in the USB hub module 304, the MCU in the control module 314, and peripheral devices, ensuring proper operation of each component. For example, as Figure 3 As shown, one LDO can power the USB hub controller, MCU, and USB PD controller (V3V3_0), while another LDO can power peripheral devices (V3V3_1).

[0088] Optionally, the power management module 306 may also include two power switches (SW0 and SW3), wherein power switch SW0 can monitor and control the power supplied to the two USB output modules, and power switch SW3 can monitor and control the power supplied to VCC, wherein VCC serves as the power source for the wireless SoC, RGB LED and LDO, and can generate V3V3_1, etc.

[0089] Optionally, the control module 314 may include an MCU (Microcontroller Unit), which can serve as the control center of the base station, handling communication and control logic between modules. Optionally, the MCU can communicate with each module via UART and SMBUS interfaces to manage system status and configuration.

[0090] Optionally, the wireless earphone base station disclosed herein may also include peripheral devices, such as a battery charger and an RGB LED, which can be connected to a control module, for example, communicating via digital signals for control by the control module. For instance, the peripheral device serving as a battery charger can be responsible for charging the battery.

[0091] Optionally, the functions of the control module 314 can be jointly implemented by certain parts of the MCU and the wireless SoC. The wireless SoC can handle wireless communication and sensor data, while the MCU is responsible for high-level decision-making and execution. The MCU and the wireless SoC can communicate via a digital signal channel to achieve collaborative operation. As an example, some peripheral devices (such as battery chargers and RGB LEDs) can be connected to the MCU. For example, for a battery charger, the MCU can monitor the charging status and control the charging process to ensure safe and efficient charging. For an RGB LED, the MCU can control the color and brightness of the RGB LED through PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) to indicate device status or user feedback. For example, the MCU can provide real-time feedback to the user through the RGB LED, such as charging status and pairing status. As another example, other peripheral devices (such as buttons and encoders) can be connected to the wireless SoC. For example, when a user presses a button or adjusts an encoder, the signal can be received by the wireless SoC and transmitted to the MCU for processing. The MCU then performs corresponding control based on logical judgment.

[0092] Therefore, based on the above description, it can be seen that the wireless headset base station disclosed herein includes an input module, a hub module, a power management module, an output module, a wireless module, peripheral devices, and a control module. The wireless module, which functions as a dongle, is integrated with the input module, hub module, power management module, output module, peripheral devices, and control module. This allows the base station to perform more functions besides the dongle, and the modules used to implement these functions can be reasonably powered through the relevant modules in the base station to ensure the normal operation of all modules. By integrating multiple functions, including a dongle and a USB hub, the wireless headset base station disclosed herein provides users with a more convenient audio transmission solution through integrated design, making game settings easier and more convenient, thereby providing a better user experience. Furthermore, users can enjoy a richer interactive gaming experience through the different functional modules in the wireless headset base station.

[0093] For example, the wireless headset base station disclosed herein can integrate USB hub functionality into the gaming headset base station, allowing USB devices (such as microphones, keyboards, mice, etc.) to be plugged into the base station, making game settings easier and more convenient for users. Furthermore, by integrating a battery charger as a peripheral device into the gaming headset base station, when one battery is working in the headset, the other battery can be charged in the base station, enabling users to enjoy extended gaming time by switching between the two batteries. Moreover, the wireless headset base station disclosed herein integrates more functions, such as an encoder, RGB LED, screen, buttons, etc., which allows users to more conveniently configure audio settings, thereby providing a better user experience.

[0094] Figure 4 This is a flowchart illustrating a power distribution method 400 for a wireless headset base station according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0095] In step S402, the input module can obtain the power supply capability information of the upstream device by negotiating with the upstream device, and provide the power supply capability information of the upstream device to the control module. The power supply capability information indicates the voltage and current output capability of the upstream device.

[0096] The operation of step S402 described above has been described in detail with reference to the wireless earphone base station of this disclosure, and will not be repeated here.

[0097] In step S404, the control module may allocate power from the upstream device to one or more of the wireless module, output module, and peripheral devices through the power management module based on the power supply capability information.

[0098] The operation of step S404 above has been described in detail above with reference to the wireless earphone base station of this disclosure, and will not be repeated here.

[0099] In step S406, the control module may send a power distribution command to the hub module based on the power distribution from the upstream device by the power management module.

[0100] The operation of step S406 above has been described in detail above with reference to the wireless earphone base station of this disclosure, and will not be repeated here.

[0101] In step S408, the hub module may, based on the received power distribution command, provide power from the upstream device to one or more of the wireless module, the output module, and the peripheral device through the downstream port of the hub module.

[0102] The operation of step S408 described above has been described in detail with reference to the wireless earphone base station of this disclosure, and will not be repeated here.

[0103] According to another aspect of this disclosure, a power distribution device for a wireless headset base station is also provided. Figure 5 A schematic diagram of a power distribution device 2000 for a wireless headset base station according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown.

[0104] like Figure 5 As shown, the power distribution device 2000 for a wireless headset base station may include one or more processors 2010 and one or more memories 2020. The memories 2020 store computer-readable code, which, when executed by the one or more processors 2010, can perform the power distribution method for the wireless headset base station as described above.

[0105] The processor in the embodiments of this disclosure can be an integrated circuit chip with signal processing capabilities. The processor can be a general-purpose processor, a digital signal processor (DSP), an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC), an off-the-shelf programmable gate array (FPGA), or other programmable logic devices, discrete gate or transistor logic devices, or discrete hardware components. It can implement or execute the methods, steps, and logic block diagrams disclosed in the embodiments of this application. The general-purpose processor can be a microprocessor or any conventional processor, and can be based on an x86 architecture or an ARM architecture.

[0106] In general, the various exemplary embodiments of this disclosure can be implemented in hardware or dedicated circuitry, software, firmware, logic, or any combination thereof. Some aspects can be implemented in hardware, while others can be implemented in firmware or software that can be executed by a controller, microprocessor, or other computing device. When aspects of embodiments of this disclosure are illustrated or described as block diagrams, flowcharts, or using some other graphical representation, it will be understood that the blocks, apparatuses, systems, techniques, or methods described herein can be implemented as non-limiting examples in hardware, software, firmware, dedicated circuitry or logic, general-purpose hardware or controllers or other computing devices, or some combination thereof.

[0107] According to another aspect of this disclosure, a computer-readable storage medium is also provided. The computer storage medium stores computer-readable instructions. When the computer-readable instructions are executed by a processor, a power distribution method for a wireless headset base station according to embodiments of this disclosure, described with reference to the above-described figures, can be performed. The computer-readable storage medium in the embodiments of this disclosure may be volatile memory or non-volatile memory, or may include both volatile and non-volatile memory. Non-volatile memory may be read-only memory (ROM), programmable read-only memory (PROM), erasable programmable read-only memory (EPROM), electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM), or flash memory. Volatile memory may be random access memory (RAM), which serves as an external cache. By way of example, but not limitation, many forms of RAM are available, such as static random access memory (SRAM), dynamic random access memory (DRAM), synchronous dynamic random access memory (SDRAM), double data rate synchronous dynamic random access memory (DDRSDRAM), enhanced synchronous dynamic random access memory (ESDRAM), synchronous linked dynamic random access memory (SLDRAM), and direct memory bus random access memory (DR RAM). It should be noted that the memory used in the methods described herein is intended to include, but is not limited to, these and any other suitable types of memory.

[0108] Embodiments of this disclosure also provide a computer program product or computer program including computer instructions stored in a computer-readable storage medium. A processor of a computer device reads the computer instructions from the computer-readable storage medium and executes the computer instructions, causing the computer device to perform a power distribution method for a wireless headset base station according to embodiments of this disclosure.

[0109] Embodiments of this disclosure provide a wireless headset base station and a power distribution method for the wireless headset base station.

[0110] This disclosure proposes a novel wireless headset base station, comprising an input module, a hub module, a power management module, an output module, a wireless module, peripheral devices, and a control module. The wireless module, functioning as a dongle, is integrated with these modules, enabling the base station to perform additional functions beyond the dongle. Furthermore, the modules implementing these functions are powered appropriately by the relevant modules within the base station, ensuring the normal operation of all modules. By integrating multiple functions, including a dongle and a USB hub, the wireless headset base station provided by this disclosure offers users a more convenient audio transmission solution through integrated design, making game settings easier and more convenient, thus providing a better user experience. In addition, users can enjoy a richer interactive gaming experience through the different functional modules within the wireless headset base station.

[0111] It should be noted that the flowcharts and block diagrams in the accompanying drawings illustrate the architecture, functionality, and operation of possible implementations of systems, methods, and computer program products according to various embodiments of this disclosure. In this regard, each block in a flowchart or block diagram may represent a module, segment, or portion of code containing at least one executable instruction for implementing a specified logical function. It should also be noted that in some alternative implementations, the functions indicated in the blocks may occur in a different order than those indicated in the drawings. For example, two consecutively indicated blocks may actually be executed substantially in parallel, and they may sometimes be executed in reverse order, depending on the functions involved. It should also be noted that each block in the block diagrams and / or flowcharts, and combinations of blocks in the block diagrams and / or flowcharts, can be implemented using a dedicated hardware-based system that performs the specified function or operation, or using a combination of dedicated hardware and computer instructions.

[0112] In general, the various exemplary embodiments of this disclosure can be implemented in hardware or dedicated circuitry, software, firmware, logic, or any combination thereof. Some aspects can be implemented in hardware, while others can be implemented in firmware or software that can be executed by a controller, microprocessor, or other computing device. When aspects of embodiments of this disclosure are illustrated or described as block diagrams, flowcharts, or using some other graphical representation, it will be understood that the blocks, apparatuses, systems, techniques, or methods described herein can be implemented as non-limiting examples in hardware, software, firmware, dedicated circuitry or logic, general-purpose hardware or controllers or other computing devices, or some combination thereof.

[0113] The exemplary embodiments of this disclosure described in detail above are merely illustrative and not restrictive. Those skilled in the art will understand that various modifications and combinations can be made to these embodiments or their features without departing from the principles and spirit of this disclosure, and such modifications should fall within the scope of this disclosure.

Claims

1. A wireless earphone base station, comprising: The input module connects to the upstream device; A hub module, wherein the input module is connected to the upstream port of the hub module; A power management module is connected to the input module; An output module includes one or more output ports, which are connected to downstream ports of the hub module and to downstream devices; A wireless module, connected to a downstream port of the hub module, is configured for low-latency data transmission between the wireless headset and the upstream device; Peripheral equipment; The control module is connected to the input module, the hub module, the power management module, the output module, the wireless module, and the peripheral devices. The input module is configured to obtain the power supply capability information of the upstream device by negotiating with the upstream device, and to provide the power supply capability information of the upstream device to the control module, wherein the power supply capability information indicates the voltage and current output capability of the upstream device; The control module is configured to allocate power from the upstream device to one or more of the wireless module, the output module, and the peripheral device through the power management module based on the power supply capability information.

2. The wireless earphone base station as described in claim 1, wherein, The input module includes an input port and a charging controller. The input port is connected to the upstream port of the hub module. The charging controller is configured to negotiate with the upstream device to obtain the power supply capability information of the upstream device and provide the power supply capability information of the upstream device to the control module.

3. The wireless earphone base station as described in claim 1, wherein, Based on the power supply capability information, the power management module allocates power from the upstream device to one or more of the wireless module, the output module, and the peripheral device, including: Based on the power supply capability information, a power distribution strategy is determined for one or more of the wireless module, the output module, and the peripheral device; The power management module allocates power from the upstream device according to the power distribution strategy to determine the power required for one or more of the wireless module, the output module, and the peripheral device.

4. The wireless earphone base station as described in claim 3, wherein, The control module is configured to send a power distribution command to the hub module based on the power distribution from the upstream device by the power management module; The hub module is configured to provide power from the upstream device to one or more of the wireless module, the output module, and the peripheral device through the downstream port of the hub module based on a received power distribution command.

5. The wireless earphone base station as described in claim 1, wherein, The output module further includes a USB type-C controller and a power switch, wherein the hub module is configured to negotiate the power supply capability to the downstream device with the downstream device through the output module, and the USB type-C controller is configured to announce the power supply capability to the downstream device to the downstream device.

6. The wireless earphone base station as described in claim 5, wherein, The control module is configured to control the power supply capability of one or more output ports via the hub module, the USB type-C controller, and the power switch.

7. The wireless earphone base station as described in claim 6, wherein, Controlling the power supply capability of the one or more output ports via the hub module, the USB type-C controller, and the power switch includes: Based on the power used for the output module, the hub module negotiates the power supply capability to the downstream devices with the downstream devices of the one or more output ports; The power supply capability of each output port is announced using the USB Type-C controller; The power switch enables or disables the power supply capability of each output port.

8. The wireless earphone base station as described in claim 1, wherein, The peripheral devices are controlled by the control module; The peripheral devices include one or more of the following: battery charger, screen, encoder, button, and flash.

9. A power distribution method for a wireless headset base station, wherein the wireless headset base station is a wireless headset base station as described in any one of claims 1-8, the power distribution method comprising: The input module obtains the power supply capability information of the upstream device through negotiation with the upstream device, and provides the power supply capability information of the upstream device to the control module. The power supply capability information indicates the voltage and current output capability of the upstream device. Based on the power supply capability information, the control module allocates power from the upstream device to one or more of the wireless module, output module, and peripheral devices through the power management module. The control module sends a power distribution command to the hub module based on the power distribution from the upstream device by the power management module; Based on the received power distribution command, the hub module provides power from the upstream device to one or more of the wireless module, the output module, and the peripheral device through the downstream port of the hub module.

10. The power distribution method as described in claim 9, further comprising: The hub module negotiates the power supply capability to the downstream device with the downstream device through the output module, and the USB type-C controller in the output module announces the power supply capability to the downstream device.

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