A behind-the-neck headphone with a camera

Abstract

This invention discloses a behind-the-ear headphone with a camera, comprising: a neckband, ear hooks, an earphone body, an adjustment block, and a camera; the neckband is worn around the user's neck; the ear hooks are mounted on the neckband and suspended from the user's ears; the earphone body is mounted on the ear hooks; the adjustment block is movably mounted on the earphone body; the camera is mounted on the adjustment block and located on the side of the adjustment block facing the user; wherein, the earphone body has a receiving groove, the adjustment block is installed in the receiving groove and can move within the receiving groove to adjust the extension distance of the camera relative to the earphone body; a spring is provided on the inner wall of the receiving groove, and a corresponding sliding groove is provided on the outer wall of the adjustment block, the spring engaging in the sliding groove after the adjustment block is installed in the receiving groove; this application cleverly integrates a camera into the behind-the-ear headphone, thereby diversifying the headphone's functionality, adapting to different usage scenarios, and meeting different user needs.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of behind-the-ear headphones, and in particular to a behind-the-ear headphone with a camera. Background Technology

[0002] With the rapid development of mobile internet and smart terminal devices, headphones have evolved from simple audio playback devices into personal smart wearable terminals integrating multiple functions. Among them, behind-the-neck (also known as neckband) headphones are favored in scenarios such as sports and fitness, daily commuting, and leisure and entertainment due to their advantages such as secure fit, easy removal, convenient portability, and low risk of loss. Traditional behind-the-neck headphones typically include a U-shaped or linear neckband component worn behind the neck and ear hook components connecting the two ends and fitting near the ear, with their core functions always revolving around audio input and output.

[0003] However, with the deepening convergence of consumer electronics technologies and the diversification of user needs, devices with only single audio functions can no longer meet the market's overall expectations for smart wearable devices. Users expect to seamlessly and conveniently activate image or video capture functions while listening to music or making calls to meet emerging application needs such as first-person perspective motion recording (Vlog), immersive video communication, real-time visual translation, augmented reality (AR) interaction, and rapid scanning in mobile office environments. Therefore, the industry has begun to explore innovative paths that integrate visual sensing modules (cameras) with audio wearable devices.

[0004] Existing technologies already include some designs that combine camera modules with behind-the-ear headphones; however, for behind-the-ear headphones, a product with specific and unique wearing mechanics characteristics, there are still significant shortcomings: It simply attaches the camera to the side of the earphone housing or the end of a fixed extension rod. The camera's position is fixed, and users cannot make the necessary displacement adjustments for quick focusing based on the actual subject being photographed (such as a document at close range or a distant scene). Furthermore, although it allows the functional module to rotate simply as a whole, it does not provide a solution for precise and stable adjustment of the camera's shooting distance (i.e., depth of field) and subtle angles. Users cannot quickly focus or preset shooting angles based on the actual subject being photographed, making it difficult to meet different shooting needs.

[0005] Therefore, a new technical solution needs to be researched to address the above problems. Summary of the Invention

[0006] In view of this, the present invention addresses the deficiencies of the existing technology, and its main objective is to provide a rear-mounted earphone with a camera, which enables the user to make the displacement adjustment required for quick focusing according to the actual subject being photographed. To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: A behind-the-ear headphone with a camera, comprising: Neck pendant, designed to be worn around the user's neck; Ear hooks, installed on the neck hooks, are used to hang on the user's ears; The earphone body is mounted on the ear hook. An adjustment block is movably mounted on the earphone body; A camera is mounted on the adjustment block and located on the side of the adjustment block facing the user. The earphone body is provided with a receiving groove, and the adjustment block is installed in the receiving groove and can move in the receiving groove to adjust the extension distance of the camera relative to the earphone body; A spring is provided on the inner wall of the receiving groove, and a sliding groove is provided on the corresponding outer wall of the adjusting block. After the adjusting block is installed into the receiving groove, the spring is engaged in the sliding groove to limit the adjusting block in the receiving groove.

[0007] As a preferred embodiment, the spring is disposed on the upper and / or lower wall surface of the receiving groove, and the sliding groove is disposed on the corresponding upper and / or lower wall surface of the adjusting block.

[0008] As a preferred embodiment, the end of the adjustment block furthest from the camera is semi-circular, and both the upper and lower walls of the adjustment block are in sliding contact with the corresponding walls of the receiving groove.

[0009] As a preferred embodiment, the adjustment block is equipped with an indicator light to display the working status of the camera.

[0010] As a preferred embodiment, a support rod is mounted on the adjustment block, and the camera is mounted on the support rod.

[0011] As a preferred embodiment, the support rod is rotatably mounted on the adjusting block to adjust the vertical position and shooting angle of the camera.

[0012] As a preferred embodiment, the support rod is provided with a hinge structure, and the camera is mounted on the support rod through the hinge structure, so that the camera can swing in the horizontal direction to adjust the position and shooting angle of the camera in the horizontal direction.

[0013] As a preferred embodiment, the support rod includes a first rod portion and a second rod portion, the camera is disposed on the first rod portion, the first rod portion and the second rod portion are connected by the hinge structure, the first rod portion can rotate horizontally relative to the second rod portion, and the end of the second rod portion away from the first rod portion is rotatably mounted on the adjusting block.

[0014] As a preferred embodiment, the hinge structure is disposed on the side wall of the support rod, so that the camera can rotate toward or away from the user's face.

[0015] As a preferred embodiment, the ear hooks and the neck hooks are detachably connected.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has significant advantages and beneficial effects. Specifically, as can be seen from the above technical solution, it mainly integrates the camera into the behind-the-ear headphones by movably mounting the adjustment block on the earphone body and setting the camera on the adjustment block, located on the side of the adjustment block facing the user. This allows the headphones to diversify their functions, adapt to different usage scenarios, and meet different user needs. At the same time, the position of the camera can be adjusted within a certain range through the adjustment block to ensure the shooting effect and to achieve the displacement adjustment required by the camera when focusing within a certain range. In addition, this application designs a precision sliding limit mechanism composed of a receiving groove, a spring, and a sliding groove, which makes the integration and installation of the adjustment block simple and feasible. After wearing, it not only faces the user directly but also achieves stable, reliable, and tactile linear position adjustment. To more clearly illustrate the structural features and effects of the present invention, the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of a behind-the-ear headphone with a camera according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention; Figure 2 This is an exploded view of a behind-the-ear headphone with a camera according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the module structure of an adjustment block, camera, and indicator light for a behind-the-ear headphone with a camera, according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 4 This is a perspective view of a behind-the-ear headphone with a camera according to a second embodiment of the present invention; Figure 5 This is a partial cross-sectional view of Embodiment 2 of the present invention; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the modular structure of the support rod, camera, and indicator light according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention; Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the modular structure of the support rod, camera, and indicator light according to Embodiment 3 of the present invention; Figure 8 This is an exploded view of the first and second rod portions according to Embodiment 3 of the present invention; Figure 9This is a schematic diagram of the module structure of an adjustment block, camera, and indicator light for a behind-the-ear headphone with a camera, according to Embodiment 4 of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0018] Please refer to Figures 1 to 9 As shown, it illustrates the specific structure of various embodiments of the present invention.

[0019] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that the terms "upper", "lower", "left", "right", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limiting this invention.

[0020] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, a behind-the-ear headphone with a camera includes: a neckband 10, ear hooks 20, an earphone body 30, an adjustment block 40, and a camera 50. The neckband 10 is worn around the user's neck. The ear hooks 20 are mounted on the neckband 10 and are curved to hang from the user's ears. The earphone body 30 is mounted on the ear hooks 20. The adjustment block 40 is movably mounted on the earphone body 30. The camera 50 is mounted on the adjustment block 40 and located on the side of the adjustment block 40 facing the user. Therefore, in this application, by integrating the camera 50 into the behind-the-ear headphone, after the headphone is worn, the camera 50 faces the user's face to take pictures, thereby diversifying the headphone's functionality and adapting to different usage scenarios to meet different user needs. Simultaneously, the position of the camera 50 can be adjusted within a certain range via the adjustment block 40 to ensure shooting effects and to achieve the necessary displacement adjustment of the camera 50 for focusing within a certain range.

[0021] The earphone body 30 has a receiving groove 31, and the adjusting block 40 is installed in the receiving groove 31 and can move within the receiving groove 31 to adjust the extension distance of the camera 50 relative to the earphone body 30. A spring member 60 is provided on the inner wall of the receiving groove 31, and a sliding groove 41 is provided on the corresponding outer wall of the adjusting block 40. After the adjusting block 40 is installed in the receiving groove 31, the spring member 60 is engaged in the sliding groove 41 to limit the installation of the adjusting block 40 in the receiving groove 31. Therefore, this application designs a precision sliding limiting mechanism composed of the receiving groove 31, the spring member 60, and the sliding groove 41, which makes the integrated installation of the adjusting block 40 simple and feasible, and after wearing, it can not only face the user's front, but also achieve stable, reliable, and clearly tactile linear position adjustment.

[0022] Furthermore, the spring member 60 is disposed on the upper and / or lower wall surface within the receiving groove 31, and the sliding groove 41 is disposed on the corresponding upper and / or lower wall surface of the adjusting block 40. In this embodiment, in order to improve the installation stability and movement stability of the adjusting block 40 on the earphone body 30, spring members 60 are disposed on both the upper and lower wall surfaces of the receiving groove 31, and two sliding grooves 41 are disposed on the corresponding wall surface of the adjusting block 40, so that the sliding grooves 41 and the two spring members 60 are matched one-to-one.

[0023] The adjusting block 40 has a semi-circular end away from the camera 50. Both the upper and lower surfaces of the adjusting block 40 slide in contact with the corresponding upper and lower surfaces of the receiving groove 31. When the adjusting block 40 is inserted into the receiving groove 31, its semi-circular structure facilitates contact between the adjusting block 40 and the spring 60, gradually compressing it. This allows the spring 60 to be easily pressed into the adjusting block 40 until the sliding groove 41 aligns with the spring 60, at which point the spring 60 springs into the sliding groove 41 and locks in place. This significantly simplifies the assembly process and improves assembly efficiency and structural reliability. When the camera 50 needs to be pushed forward, the limiting action of the spring 60 allows the adjusting block 40 to extend smoothly within the receiving groove 31. Because the adjusting block 40 slides in contact with the receiving groove 31, the position of the camera 40 can be adjusted, and within a certain range, the displacement required for focusing can be achieved, such as for close-up document shooting or distant scene shooting.

[0024] It is worth noting that the spring component 60 includes a locking block and a spring. The spring is located at the bottom of the locking block. When a force is applied, the locking block retracts into the adjusting block and compresses the spring. After the force is removed, the spring is no longer under force, and the locking block returns to its original position under the spring's restoring force. Therefore, when the adjusting block 40 is installed into the receiving groove 31, it will press the locking block of the spring component 60, causing the locking block to retract into the adjusting block 40 and compress the spring. After the slide groove 41 is aligned with the spring component 60, the external force is removed, and the locking block of the spring component 60 will lock into the slide groove under the spring's restoring force, thereby limiting the installation of the adjusting block 40 by the spring component 60.

[0025] Furthermore, the adjustment block 40 is equipped with an indicator light 42 to display the working status of the camera 50, such as providing users with intuitive visual feedback on the status of the camera 50 being turned on, off, shooting, or charging, thereby enhancing the user-friendliness of human-computer interaction and improving ease of use.

[0026] Furthermore, the ear hook 20 and the neck hook 10 are detachably connected, for example, by a snap-on structure. This allows the neck hook to be removed or installed, thereby changing the way the headphones are worn. Users can freely switch between behind-the-ear and traditional ear hook styles (or connect to other headband devices) depending on the usage scenario (such as sports, office, or home). This greatly enhances the product's functional versatility and user autonomy, and improves the product's adaptability to different scenarios and the user's freedom of choice.

[0027] like Figures 4 to 6 As shown in Embodiment 2, based on Embodiment 1, a support rod 70 is also installed on the adjusting block 40, and the camera 50 and the indicator light 42 are mounted on the support rod 70. The support rod 70 can extend the mounting point of the camera 50 further to the front of the earphone body 30, and the setting of the support rod 70 can ensure that the camera 50 is not obstructed by the user's face, thus ensuring the shooting effect.

[0028] Furthermore, the support rod 70 is rotatably mounted on the adjustment block 40 to adjust the vertical position and shooting angle of the camera 50. A limit block 701 is provided on the support rod 70, and the limit block 701 is rotatably mounted on the adjustment block 40, thereby enabling the rotation of the support rod 70. Through the rotatable connection between the support rod 70 and the adjustment block 40, the user can flexibly and precisely adjust the pitch angle of the camera 50 according to the height of the shooting target, such as tabletop objects, foreground scenery, or faces during video calls, significantly expanding the device's shooting adaptability and scene versatility.

[0029] Furthermore, the support rod 70 is provided with a hinge structure 71, and the camera 50 is mounted on the support rod 70 through the hinge structure 71, so that the camera 50 can swing in the horizontal direction to adjust the position and shooting angle of the camera 50 in the horizontal direction. This allows the user to fine-tune the left and right framing range of the image without turning their head, which is especially suitable for tracking moving objects or maintaining a natural line of sight when having an immersive experience, thus improving the flexibility of shooting and the user experience.

[0030] Specifically, the support rod 70 includes a first rod portion 72 and a second rod portion 73. The rear end of the first rod portion 72 and the front end of the second rod portion 73 are connected by a hinge structure 71. The first rod portion 72 can rotate horizontally relative to the second rod portion 73. The camera 50 and the display light 42 are located at the front end of the first rod portion 72, and the rear end of the second rod portion 73 is rotatably mounted on the adjusting block 40.

[0031] In this embodiment, the hinge structure 71 can be a hinge structure. The hinge structure 71 is set on the side wall of the support rod 70 facing the user's face, so that the first rod part 72 can rotate relative to the second rod part 73 in the direction of the user's face, that is, the camera 50 can rotate in the direction of the user's face.

[0032] Of course, the hinge structure 71 can also be set on the side wall of the support rod 70 away from the user's face, so that the camera 50 can rotate in a direction away from the user's face.

[0033] Therefore, in this embodiment, the hinge structure 71 can be set on the inner or outer side of the support rod 70, so that the camera 50 can adjust the shooting angle horizontally within a certain range, allowing the camera 50 to make more complex position and angle changes in the horizontal direction to adapt to extreme or special shooting position requirements, and thus be able to adapt to more complex shooting requirements and usage postures.

[0034] like Figure 7 As shown, it illustrates a schematic diagram of the connection between the first and second rod portions in Embodiment 3 of the present invention; as Figure 8 As shown, it displays an exploded view of the first and second rod portions of Embodiment 3 of the present invention. The difference between Embodiment 3 and Embodiment 2 is that: a hinge structure 71 is disposed between the first rod portion 72 and the second rod portion 73. The hinge structure 71 includes a first hinge block 722 disposed on the first rod portion 72, a second hinge block 732 disposed on the second rod portion 73, and a rotating shaft 721. Both the first hinge block 722 and the second hinge block 732 are provided with through holes 731. The first hinge block 722 is U-shaped, and the second hinge block 732 is disposed in the middle of the first hinge block 722, with the through holes 731 of the two corresponding to each other. The rotating shaft 721 is installed at the through hole 731, thereby realizing the rotatable connection between the first hinge block 722 and the second hinge block 732. Therefore, through the hinge structure, the camera 50 can adjust the shooting angle in the horizontal direction.

[0035] It is worth noting that the first rod 72 can rotate relative to the second rod 73, and there is a certain amount of connecting friction between the first rod 72 and the second rod 73. Therefore, the first rod 72 can remain stable after rotating to the corresponding position, thereby ensuring that the camera 50 can shoot stably.

[0036] Furthermore, the support rod 70 is hollow, allowing for internal wiring. A wire-through hole 733 passes through the second hinge block 732, enabling wiring to pass through the second rod 73 into the first rod 72 for connection to the camera 50, indicator light 42, etc. In this embodiment, the first rod 72 can rotate horizontally on the second rod 73 towards or away from the user's face, allowing for a wide range of horizontal rotation, i.e., a wide range of adjustment of the camera 50's angle.

[0037] like Figure 9As shown in Embodiment 4, at least one slide groove 41 of the adjusting block 40 has multiple grooves 411 at its bottom. These grooves 411 engage with the spring member 60. When the spring member 60 is engaged in different grooves 411, the extension positions of the adjusting block 40 and the camera 50 can be adjusted. Simultaneously, the engagement of the spring member 60 with the grooves 411 provides a positioning function, ensuring the adjusting block 40 remains stable after moving to any position, thereby guaranteeing the shooting effect of the camera 50. Furthermore, when the spring member 60 switches to different grooves 411, it produces a "click-click-click" sound, thereby improving the tactile feedback of the adjusting block 40 and enhancing the user experience of the headphones.

[0038] The key design feature of this invention is that it cleverly integrates the camera 50 into the behind-the-ear headphones by movably mounting the adjustment block 40 on the earphone body 30 and placing the camera 50 on the adjustment block 40, located on the side of the adjustment block 40 facing the user. This allows for diversified use of the headphones, adapting to different usage scenarios and meeting various user needs. Simultaneously, the position of the camera 50 can be adjusted within a certain range via the adjustment block 40 to ensure shooting quality and to achieve the necessary displacement adjustment for focusing within a certain range. Furthermore, this application designs a precision sliding limiting mechanism composed of a receiving groove, a spring, and a sliding groove, making the integration and installation of the adjustment block simple and feasible. When worn, the camera not only faces the user directly but also achieves stable, reliable, and clearly tactile linear position adjustment. The above are merely preferred embodiments of the present invention and do not constitute any limitation on the technical scope of the present invention. Therefore, any minor modifications, equivalent changes and alterations made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present invention shall still fall within the scope of the technical solution of the present invention.

Claims

1. A behind-the-neck headphone having a camera, characterized by, include: Neck pendant (10), for wearing around the user's neck; Ear hooks (20) are installed on the neck hooks (10) and are used to hang on the user's ears; The earphone body (30) is mounted on the ear hook (20); An adjustment block (40) is movably mounted on the headphone body (30); A camera (50) is mounted on the adjustment block (40) and located on the side of the adjustment block (40) facing the user. The earphone body (30) is provided with a receiving groove (31), and the adjusting block (40) is installed in the receiving groove (31) and can move in the receiving groove (31) to adjust the extension distance of the camera (50) relative to the earphone body (30). A spring (60) is provided on the inner wall of the receiving groove (31), and a sliding groove (41) is provided on the corresponding outer wall of the adjusting block (40). After the adjusting block (40) is installed into the receiving groove (31), the spring (60) is inserted into the sliding groove (41) to limit the adjusting block (40) in the receiving groove (31).

2. The behind-the-neck headphone with a camera according to claim 1, wherein, The spring (60) is disposed on the upper and / or lower wall surface of the receiving groove (31), and the slide (41) is disposed on the corresponding upper and / or lower wall surface of the adjusting block (40).

3. The behind-the-neck headphone with a camera according to claim 2, wherein, The end of the adjustment block (40) away from the camera (50) is semi-circular, and the upper and lower walls of the adjustment block (40) are in sliding contact with the corresponding walls of the receiving groove (31).

4. The behind-the-neck earphone with a camera according to claim 1, wherein, The adjustment block (40) is provided with an indicator light (42) for displaying the working status of the camera (50).

5. The behind-the-neck earphone with a camera according to claim 1, wherein, A support rod (70) is installed on the adjustment block (40), and the camera (50) is mounted on the support rod (70).

6. The behind-the-neck headphone with a camera according to claim 5, wherein, The support rod (70) is rotatably mounted on the adjustment block (40) to adjust the position and shooting angle of the camera (50) in the vertical direction.

7. A behind-the-ear headphone with a camera according to claim 5 or 6, characterized in that, The support rod (70) is provided with a hinge structure (71), and the camera (50) is mounted on the support rod (70) through the hinge structure (71) so that the camera (50) can swing in the horizontal direction to adjust the position and shooting angle of the camera (50) in the horizontal direction.

8. A behind-the-ear headphone with a camera according to claim 7, characterized in that, The support rod (70) includes a first rod portion (72) and a second rod portion (73). The camera (50) is mounted on the first rod portion (72). The first rod portion (72) and the second rod portion (73) are connected by the hinge structure (71). The first rod portion (72) can rotate horizontally relative to the second rod portion (73). The end of the second rod portion (73) away from the first rod portion (72) is rotatably mounted on the adjusting block (40).

9. A behind-the-ear headphone with a camera according to claim 7, characterized in that, The hinge structure (71) is provided on the side wall of the support rod (70) so that the camera (50) can rotate toward or away from the user's face.

10. A behind-the-ear headphone with a camera according to claim 1, characterized in that, The ear hook (20) and the neck hook (10) are detachably connected.

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