Headset, headset control method, and headset switching circuit

Abstract

The application relates to a headset, an earphone control method and an earphone switch circuit, the headset comprising: a headband, a trigger magnet arranged on the headband; an earshell connected with the headband, the earshell being foldable or unfoldable relative to the headband, and a magnetic induction switch arranged on the earshell; in the case that the folding angle of the earshell is greater than a first preset angle, the magnetic induction switch outputs a first level signal under the triggering of the trigger magnet, and in the case that the folding angle of the earshell is not greater than the first preset angle, the magnetic induction switch outputs a second level signal; a processor module used for controlling the headset to start up in the case that the output signal of the magnetic induction switch is detected to change from the first level signal to the second level signal, and used for controlling the headset to shut down in the case that the output signal of the magnetic induction switch is detected to change from the second level signal to the first level signal. The headset can improve the user convenience when the headset is started up or shut down.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of audio equipment technology, and in particular to headphones, headphone control methods, and headphone switch circuits. Background Technology

[0002] With the continuous development of audio equipment, headphones have gradually emerged. Headphones can usually be folded and stored to reduce the space required for storage.

[0003] Currently, users typically need to manually press the power button on their headphones to turn them on or off when folding them for storage or unfolding them for use. However, users often forget to manually turn off the headphones when folding them, and often cannot find the power button to turn them on when unfolding them. Therefore, the current system offers poor user convenience when turning headphones on and off. Summary of the Invention

[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to address the aforementioned technical problems by providing a headset, a headset control method, and a headset switch circuit that can improve user convenience when turning the headset on and off.

[0005] In a first aspect, this application provides a headset, the headset comprising:

[0006] A headband, on which a trigger magnet is provided;

[0007] The ear shell is connected to the headband and can be folded or unfolded relative to the headband. A magnetic induction switch is provided on the ear shell. When the folding angle of the ear shell is greater than a first preset angle, the magnetic induction switch outputs a first level signal under the triggering of the trigger magnet. When the folding angle of the ear shell is not greater than the first preset angle, the magnetic induction switch outputs a second level signal.

[0008] The processor module is configured to control the headphones to power on when the output signal of the magnetic induction switch changes from the first level signal to the second level signal, and to control the headphones to power off when the output signal of the magnetic induction switch changes from the second level signal to the first level signal.

[0009] In one embodiment, the ear shell includes a left ear shell and a right ear shell, the magnetic induction switch includes a first magnetic induction switch disposed on the left ear shell and a second magnetic induction switch disposed on the right ear shell, and the trigger magnet includes a first magnet and a second magnet;

[0010] When the folding angle of the left ear shell is greater than the first preset angle, the first magnetic induction switch outputs a first level signal when triggered by the first magnet; when the folding angle of the left ear shell is not greater than the first preset angle, the first magnetic induction switch outputs a second level signal.

[0011] When the folding angle of the right ear shell is greater than the first preset angle, the second magnetic induction switch outputs a first level signal when triggered by the second magnet; when the folding angle of the right ear shell is not greater than the first preset angle, the second magnetic induction switch outputs a second level signal.

[0012] In one embodiment, the headset further includes a signal generation module;

[0013] The signal generation module is connected to the first magnetic induction switch and the second magnetic induction switch respectively, and is used to output a power-on signal to the processor module when the output signal of the first magnetic induction switch changes from a first level signal to a second level signal and the output signal of the second magnetic induction switch changes from a first level signal to a second level signal.

[0014] The processor module controls the headphones to power on when triggered by the power-on signal.

[0015] In one embodiment, the processor module is connected to the first magnetic induction switch and the second magnetic induction switch respectively, and is used to control the headphones to turn off when the output signal of the first magnetic induction switch changes from a second level signal to a first level signal and the output signal of the second magnetic induction switch changes from a second level signal to a first level signal.

[0016] In one embodiment, the headphones further include a speaker and a feedback microphone, the speaker and the feedback microphone being disposed in different parts of the ear shell;

[0017] The processor module is used to control the headphones to be in standby mode when the output signal of the first magnetic induction switch changes from a second level signal to a first level signal and the output signal of the second magnetic induction switch changes from a second level signal to a first level signal, and to control the speaker provided on the ear shell to output a first sound wave signal.

[0018] The processor module is also used to receive the second sound wave signal collected by the feedback microphone set on the ear shell, and to detect whether the headphones are folded and stored in place according to the signal characteristics of the second sound wave signal.

[0019] Once the headphones are confirmed to be folded and stowed in place, the processor module controls the headphones to switch from the standby state to the power-off state.

[0020] In one embodiment, a third magnetic induction switch is also provided on the headband;

[0021] When the folding angle of the ear shell is greater than the second preset angle, the third magnetic induction switch outputs a third level signal under the triggering of the triggering magnet; when the folding angle of the ear shell is not greater than the second preset angle, the third magnetic induction switch outputs a fourth level signal, wherein the second preset angle is greater than the first preset angle.

[0022] The processor module is used to control the headphones to be in standby mode when the output signal of the first magnetic induction switch changes from a second level signal to a first level signal and the output signal of the second magnetic induction switch changes from a second level signal to a first level signal.

[0023] The processor module is also configured to control the headphones to switch from the standby state to the power-off state when the output signal of the third magnetic induction switch changes from the fourth level signal to the third level signal.

[0024] In one embodiment, when the third magnetic induction switch is disposed on the left ear shell, the distance between the third magnetic induction switch and the first magnet is greater than the distance between the first magnetic induction switch and the first magnet.

[0025] When the third magnetic induction switch is installed on the right ear shell, the distance between the third magnetic induction switch and the second magnet is greater than the distance between the second magnetic induction switch and the second magnet.

[0026] Secondly, this application also provides a headphone control method applied to over-ear headphones, the over-ear headphones including an ear shell and a headband connected to the ear shell, the ear shell being foldable or unfoldable relative to the headband; a magnetic induction switch is provided on the ear shell, and a trigger magnet is provided on the headband; the method includes:

[0027] The output signal of the magnetic induction switch is detected. When the folding angle of the ear shell is greater than a first preset angle, the magnetic induction switch outputs a first level signal under the triggering of the triggering magnet. When the folding angle of the ear shell is not greater than the first preset angle, the magnetic induction switch outputs a second level signal.

[0028] When the output signal of the magnetic induction switch is detected to change from the first level signal to the second level signal, the headset is controlled to turn on.

[0029] When the output signal of the magnetic induction switch is detected to change from the second level signal to the first level signal, the headset is controlled to turn off.

[0030] In one embodiment, the ear shell includes a left ear shell and a right ear shell, the magnetic induction switch includes a first magnetic induction switch disposed on the left ear shell and a second magnetic induction switch disposed on the right ear shell, and the trigger magnet includes a first magnet and a second magnet;

[0031] When the folding angle of the left ear shell is greater than the first preset angle, the first magnetic induction switch outputs a first level signal when triggered by the first magnet; when the folding angle of the left ear shell is not greater than the first preset angle, the first magnetic induction switch outputs a second level signal.

[0032] When the folding angle of the right ear shell is greater than the first preset angle, the second magnetic induction switch outputs a first level signal when triggered by the second magnet; when the folding angle of the right ear shell is not greater than the first preset angle, the second magnetic induction switch outputs a second level signal.

[0033] In one embodiment, controlling the headphones to power on upon detecting a change in the output signal of the magnetic induction switch from the first level signal to the second level signal includes:

[0034] When the output signal of the first magnetic induction switch changes from a first level signal to a second level signal and the output signal of the second magnetic induction switch changes from a first level signal to a second level signal, the headset is controlled to turn on.

[0035] In one embodiment, controlling the headphones to turn off upon detecting a change in the output signal of the magnetic induction switch from the second level signal to the first level signal includes:

[0036] When the output signal of the first magnetic induction switch changes from a second level signal to a first level signal and the output signal of the second magnetic induction switch changes from a second level signal to a first level signal, the headset is controlled to turn off.

[0037] In one embodiment, the headset further includes a speaker and a feedback microphone, the speaker and the feedback microphone being disposed in different ear shells; controlling the headset to turn off when the output signal of the first magnetic induction switch changes from a second level signal to a first level signal and the output signal of the second magnetic induction switch changes from a second level signal to a first level signal includes:

[0038] When the output signal of the first magnetic induction switch changes from a second level signal to a first level signal and the output signal of the second magnetic induction switch changes from a second level signal to a first level signal, the headset is controlled to be in standby mode, and the speaker is controlled to output a first sound wave signal.

[0039] The second sound wave signal collected by the feedback microphone set on the ear shell is obtained, and the headphone is detected as folded and stored properly based on the signal characteristics of the second sound wave signal.

[0040] Once it is confirmed that the headphones are folded and stowed in place, the headphones are controlled to switch from the standby state to the power-off state.

[0041] In one embodiment, the signal characteristics include signal frequency and signal amplitude; the step of detecting whether the headphones are folded and stowed in place based on the signal characteristics of the second sound wave signal includes:

[0042] If the frequency difference between the second sound wave signal and the first sound wave signal is less than a preset frequency difference, and the amplitude difference between the second sound wave signal and the first sound wave signal is less than a preset amplitude difference, then the headphones are determined to be folded and stored in place.

[0043] If the frequency difference between the second sound wave signal and the first sound wave signal is not less than a preset frequency difference, or the amplitude difference between the second sound wave signal and the first sound wave signal is not less than a preset amplitude difference, it is determined that the headphones are not properly folded.

[0044] In one embodiment, the headband is further provided with a third magnetic induction switch; the step of controlling the headphones to turn off when the output signal of the first magnetic induction switch changes from a second level signal to a first level signal and the output signal of the second magnetic induction switch changes from a second level signal to a first level signal includes:

[0045] The level signal output by the third magnetic induction switch is detected. When the folding angle of the ear shell is greater than the second preset angle, the third magnetic induction switch outputs a third level signal under the triggering of the triggering magnet. When the folding angle of the ear shell is not greater than the second preset angle, the third magnetic induction switch outputs a fourth level signal. The second preset angle is greater than the first preset angle.

[0046] When the output signal of the first magnetic induction switch changes from a second level signal to a first level signal and the output signal of the second magnetic induction switch changes from a second level signal to a first level signal, the headset is controlled to be in standby mode.

[0047] When the level signal output by the third magnetic induction switch changes from the fourth level signal to the third level signal, the headset is controlled to switch from the standby state to the power-off state.

[0048] In one embodiment, when the third magnetic induction switch is disposed on the left ear shell, the distance between the third magnetic induction switch and the first magnet is greater than the distance between the first magnetic induction switch and the first magnet.

[0049] When the third magnetic induction switch is installed on the right ear shell, the distance between the third magnetic induction switch and the second magnet is greater than the distance between the second magnetic induction switch and the second magnet.

[0050] Thirdly, this application also provides a headphone switching circuit for use in over-ear headphones, the over-ear headphones including an earcup and a headband, the headband being provided with a trigger magnet; the headphone switching circuit includes:

[0051] At least one magnetic induction switch is disposed on the ear shell. When the folding angle of the ear shell is greater than a first preset angle, the magnetic induction switch outputs a first level signal when triggered by a trigger magnet. When the folding angle of the ear shell is not greater than the first preset angle, the magnetic induction switch outputs a second level signal.

[0052] A signal generation module, connected to all the magnetic induction switches, is used to output a power-on signal to the processor module when the output signal of all the magnetic induction switches changes from a first level signal to a second level signal.

[0053] The processor module is connected to all the magnetic induction switches and the signal generation module respectively, and is used to control the headphones to turn on when the power-on signal is received, and to control the headphones to turn off when the output signals of all the magnetic induction switches change from the second level signal to the first level signal.

[0054] In one embodiment, the headphone switching circuit includes a speaker and a feedback microphone respectively disposed on different ear shells;

[0055] The processor module is also configured to control the headphones to be in standby mode when the output signals of all the magnetic induction switches change from the second level signal to the first level signal, and to control the speaker to output the first sound wave signal;

[0056] The feedback microphone is used to output the acquired second acoustic signal to the processor module;

[0057] The processor module is further configured to control the headphones to switch from the standby state to the power-off state when the signal frequency difference between the second sound wave signal and the first sound wave signal is less than a preset frequency difference, and the signal amplitude difference between the second sound wave signal and the first sound wave signal is less than a preset amplitude difference.

[0058] In the aforementioned headphones, headphone control method, and headphone switch circuit, the headphones include an earcup, a headband, and a processor module. The earcup is connected to the headband and can be folded or unfolded relative to the headband. A magnetic induction switch is provided on the earcup, and a trigger magnet is provided on the headband. When the folding angle of the earcup is greater than a first preset angle, the magnetic induction switch outputs a first-level signal upon triggering by the trigger magnet. When the folding angle of the earcup is not greater than the first preset angle, the magnetic induction switch outputs a second-level signal. Thus, when the processor module detects that the output signal of the magnetic induction switch changes from the first-level signal to the second-level signal, it indicates that the folding angle of the earcup has changed. The folding angle gradually decreases but does not exceed the first preset angle. At this time, the user intends to unfold the headphones for use, and the headphones can be turned on. When the processor module detects that the output signal of the magnetic induction switch changes from the second level signal to the first level signal, it indicates that the folding angle of the ear shell gradually increases and exceeds the first preset angle. At this time, the user intends to fold and store the headphones, and the headphones can be turned off. In this way, this application realizes that by detecting the folded and stored state and the unfolded use state of the headphones, the headphones can be automatically turned on and off without the user having to manually trigger the switch button. Therefore, it can improve the user convenience when turning the headphones on and off. Attached Figure Description

[0059] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or related technologies, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments of this application or related technologies will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other related drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0060] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a headset in one embodiment of this application;

[0061] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the folded and stowed posture of the headphones in one embodiment of this application;

[0062] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the connection area between the ear shell and the headband in one embodiment of this application;

[0063] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the folded state of the headphones when the folding angle of the ear shell is a first preset angle in one embodiment of this application;

[0064] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the folded state of the headphones when the folding angle of the ear shell is greater than a first preset angle in one embodiment of this application;

[0065] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the constituent modules of a headset in one embodiment of this application;

[0066] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the constituent modules of a headset in another embodiment of this application;

[0067] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the constituent modules of a headset in another embodiment of this application;

[0068] Figure 9 This is a flowchart illustrating a headphone control method in one embodiment of this application;

[0069] Figure 10 This is a structural block diagram of an earphone control device in one embodiment of this application. Detailed Implementation

[0070] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this application clearer, the following detailed description is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative and not intended to limit the scope of this application.

[0071] In some embodiments, a headset is provided, with reference to Figure 1The headset includes a headband 10 and earcups 20 connected to the headband 10. The earcups 20 may include a left earcup 201 and a right earcup 202, and the headband 10 may connect the left earcup 201 and the right earcup 202.

[0072] For details, please refer to... Figures 1-3 The headband 10 includes a headband body and a sliding member 30 connected to the headband body. The sliding member 30 is telescopic relative to the headband body to extend and shorten the headband 10. The headband 10 also includes a rotating member 40, which is rotatably connected to the sliding member 30. The ear shell 20 includes an ear shell body and a connecting mechanism 50 connected to the ear shell body. The connecting mechanism 50 is rotatably connected to the end of the rotating member 40 away from the sliding member 30. Specifically, the connecting mechanism 50 is rotatably connected via a pin 60, so that the connecting mechanism 50 can rotate around the pin 60, thereby achieving the purpose of folding the ear shell 20.

[0073] The headphones in this embodiment employ a three-section connection method consisting of a slider 30, a rotating component 40, and a connecting mechanism 50, ensuring that the headphones can be folded for storage or unfolded for use; see reference. Figure 2 , Figure 2 for Figure 1 The image shows the headphones folded up and stored away.

[0074] Further reference Figure 3 A trigger magnet 70 is provided on the headband 10, and a magnetic induction switch 80 is provided on the ear shell 20. The magnetic induction switch 80 can be located on the ear shell body or on the corresponding connecting mechanism 50; this is not limited here. (See reference...) Figure 4 , Figure 4 This diagram illustrates the folding state of the headphones when the earcups 20 are folded at a first preset angle a1; see reference. Figure 5 , Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the folded state of the headphones is shown when the folding angle a2 of the ear shell 20 is greater than the first preset angle a1.

[0075] Depend on Figures 3-5 As can be seen, as the folding angle of the earpiece 20 increases, the distance between the trigger magnet 70 and the magnetic induction switch 80 decreases. Therefore, when the folding angle of the earpiece 20 is greater than the first preset angle, the trigger magnet 70 will trigger the magnetic induction switch 80, causing the magnetic induction switch 80 to output a first-level signal. As the folding angle of the earpiece 20 decreases, the distance between the trigger magnet 70 and the magnetic induction switch 80 increases. Therefore, when the folding angle of the earpiece 20 is not greater than the first preset angle, the trigger magnet 70 will not trigger the magnetic induction switch 80, and the magnetic induction switch 80 will output a second-level signal. It should be noted that... Figure 3The folding angle of the middle ear shell 20 is less than the first preset angle.

[0076] As an example, the magnetic induction switch 80 can be a Hall switch, the first level signal can be a high level signal, and the second level signal can be a low level signal.

[0077] In addition, the aforementioned headphones also include a processor module connected to the magnetic induction switch 80. The processor module can receive the output signal of the magnetic induction module 80. The processor module is configured to: when it detects that the output signal of the magnetic induction switch 80 changes from a first level signal to a second level signal, it indicates that the ear shell 20 is being unfolded. At this time, it can be determined that the user's intention is to unfold and use the headphones, so the headphones can be turned on; when it detects that the output signal of the magnetic induction switch 80 changes from a second level signal to a first level signal, it indicates that the ear shell 20 is being folded. At this time, it can be determined that the user's intention is to fold and store the headphones, so the headphones can be turned off.

[0078] Based on this, the headphones can be automatically turned on and off according to their folded storage state and unfolded usage state, eliminating the need for users to manually trigger the power button, thus improving user convenience when turning the headphones on and off.

[0079] In some embodiments, refer to Figure 6 The magnetic induction switch 80 includes a first magnetic induction switch 801 disposed on the left ear shell 201 and a second magnetic induction switch 802 disposed on the right ear shell 202. The first magnetic induction switch 801 and the second magnetic induction switch 802 are respectively connected to the processor module 90A. The first magnetic induction switch 801 and the second magnetic induction switch 802 are also respectively connected to the signal generation module 90B. The signal generation module 90B is connected to the processor module 90A.

[0080] It should be noted that the trigger magnets include the first trigger magnet corresponding to the first magnetic induction switch 801 and the second trigger magnet corresponding to the second magnetic induction switch 802.

[0081] When the folding angle of the left ear shell 201 is greater than the first preset angle, the first magnetic induction switch 801 will be triggered by the first magnet, thereby outputting a first level signal. When the folding angle of the left ear shell 201 is not greater than the first preset angle, the first magnetic induction switch 801 will output a second level signal. When the folding angle of the right ear shell 202 is greater than the first preset angle, the second magnetic induction switch 802 will be triggered by the second magnet, thereby outputting a first level signal. When the folding angle of the right ear shell 202 is not greater than the first preset angle, the second magnetic induction switch 802 will output a second level signal.

[0082] In this way, when the processor module 90A detects that the output signal of the first magnetic induction switch 801 changes from a second level signal to a first level signal, and the output signal of the second magnetic induction switch 802 changes from a second level signal to a first level signal, it can determine that both the left ear shell 201 and the right ear shell 202 are being folded. This can more reliably prove that the user's intention is to fold and store the headphones. Therefore, the headphones can be controlled to turn off at this time to reduce the power consumption of the headphones. Automatic shutdown can be achieved without the user having to manually shut down the headphones, thus improving the user's convenience.

[0083] When the signal generation module 90B detects that the output signal of the first magnetic induction switch 801 changes from a first level signal to a second level signal, and the output signal of the second magnetic induction switch 802 changes from a first level signal to a second level signal, it can determine that both the left earcup 201 and the right earcup 202 are being unfolded. This can more reliably prove that the user's intention is to unfold and use the headphones. Therefore, the headphones can be controlled to turn on at this time, which can realize automatic power-on without the user having to turn them on manually, thus improving the user's convenience.

[0084] It should be noted that when the output signal of the first magnetic induction switch 801 changes from the second level signal to the first level signal, and the output signal of the second magnetic induction switch 802 changes from the second level signal to the first level signal, it can be determined that both the left ear shell 201 and the right ear shell 202 are being folded, and the user likely intends to store the headphones, but it cannot be proven that the headphones have been properly stored.

[0085] In some embodiments, refer to Figure 7 The headset also includes a speaker 90C and a rear-feed microphone 90D. Both the speaker 90C and the rear-feed microphone 90D are connected to the processor module 90A, and the speaker 90C and the rear-feed microphone 90D are respectively located in different ear shells.

[0086] It should be noted that if the speaker 90C is located inside the left ear shell 201, then the rear-feed microphone 90D is located inside the right ear shell 202; if the speaker 90C is located inside the right ear shell 202, then the rear-feed microphone 90D is located inside the left ear shell 201.

[0087] In this way, when the processor module 90A detects that the output signal of the first magnetic induction switch 801 changes from the second level signal to the first level signal, and the output signal of the second magnetic induction switch 802 changes from the second level signal to the first level signal, it can first control the headphones to be in standby mode and control the speaker 90C to output the first sound wave signal.

[0088] When the headphones are in standby mode, they will stop working but will not be turned off. For example, the headphones will exit noise cancellation mode and stop playing music. The first sound wave signal can be an infrasound signal.

[0089] While the speaker 90C outputs the first sound wave signal, the feedback microphone 90D collects ambient sound signals, thus forming a second sound wave signal. It should be noted that as the earcups 20 fold, the second sound wave signal collected by the feedback microphone 90D becomes increasingly similar to the first sound wave signal. After the headphones are folded and stowed in place, refer to... Figure 2 As can be seen, the left ear shell 201 and the right ear shell 202 will fit together at this time. Due to the sound insulation effect of the ear shell 20, most of the sound signals collected by the feedback microphone 90D are basically from the first sound wave signal. At this time, the signal characteristics of the second sound wave signal are basically the same as those of the first sound wave signal. It can be determined that the headphones are properly stored.

[0090] Based on this, the processor module 90A can acquire the second acoustic signal collected by the feedback microphone 90D, and determine whether the headphones are folded and stored properly according to the signal characteristics of the second acoustic signal. After confirming that the headphones are folded and stored properly, the processor module 90A controls the headphones to turn off, that is, controls the headphones to change from standby state to power off state.

[0091] As an example, the signal characteristics include signal frequency and signal amplitude. If the difference in signal frequency between the second sound wave signal and the first sound wave signal is less than a preset frequency difference, and the difference in signal amplitude between the second sound wave signal and the first sound wave signal is less than a preset amplitude difference, it can be determined that the headphones are folded and stored in place.

[0092] It should be noted that, due to the energy loss during the propagation of sound signals, the signal frequencies of the first and second sound wave signals will become nearly identical after the headphones are properly stowed. However, the signal amplitude of the second sound wave signal will be smaller than that of the first sound wave signal.

[0093] Thus, in this embodiment, when the output signal of the first magnetic induction switch 801 changes from a second level signal to a first level signal, and the output signal of the second magnetic induction switch 802 changes from a second level signal to a first level signal, it can be determined that both the left earcup 201 and the right earcup 202 are folded, indicating that the user is not using the headphones for the time being. Therefore, the headphones can be put into standby mode to reduce the power consumption of the headphones. The first sound wave signal is output by the speaker 90C, and the signal characteristics of the second sound wave signal collected by the feedback module 90D are used to detect whether the headphones are folded and stored properly. After it is determined that the headphones are folded and stored properly, the headphones are turned off to avoid accidental power-off and improve the accuracy of automatic power-off of the headphones.

[0094] In some embodiments, refer to Figure 8 The headset also includes a third magnetic induction switch 803 disposed on the headband 10, which is connected to the processor module 90A.

[0095] As an example, the third magnetic induction switch 803 can be disposed on the left ear shell 201, and the distance between the third magnetic induction switch 803 and the first magnet is greater than the distance between the first magnetic induction switch 801 and the first magnet; in addition, when the folding angle of the left ear shell 201 is greater than the second preset angle, the third magnetic induction switch 803 outputs a third level signal when triggered by the first magnet, and when the folding angle of the left ear shell 201 is not greater than the second preset angle, the third magnetic induction switch 803 outputs a fourth level signal.

[0096] Since the distance between the third magnetic induction switch 803 and the first magnet is greater than the distance between the first magnetic induction switch 801 and the first magnet, the second preset angle will be greater than the first preset angle. That is, compared with the first magnetic induction switch 801, the third magnetic induction switch 803 is triggered when the folding angle of the left ear shell 201 is greater.

[0097] As an example, the third magnetic induction switch 803 can be disposed on the right ear shell 202, and the distance between the third magnetic induction switch 803 and the second magnet is greater than the distance between the second magnetic induction switch 802 and the second magnet; in addition, when the folding angle of the right ear shell 202 is greater than the second preset angle, the third magnetic induction switch 803 outputs a third level signal when triggered by the second magnet, and when the folding angle of the right ear shell 202 is not greater than the second preset angle, the third magnetic induction switch 803 outputs a fourth level signal.

[0098] Since the distance between the third magnetic induction switch 803 and the second magnet is greater than the distance between the second magnetic induction switch 802 and the second magnet, the second preset angle will be greater than the first preset angle. That is, compared with the second magnetic induction switch 802, the third magnetic induction switch 803 is triggered when the folding angle of the right ear shell 202 is greater.

[0099] As an example, the third level signal can be a high level signal, and the fourth level signal can be a low level signal.

[0100] When the output signal of the first magnetic induction switch 801 changes from a second level signal to a first level signal and the output signal of the second magnetic induction switch 802 changes from a second level signal to a first level signal, the processor module 90A can first control the headset to be in standby mode; when the output signal of the third magnetic induction switch 803 changes from a fourth level signal to a third level signal, the processor module 90A controls the headset to switch from standby mode to power off mode.

[0101] Thus, in this embodiment, when the output signal of the first magnetic induction switch 801 changes from a second level signal to a first level signal, and the output signal of the second magnetic induction switch 802 changes from a second level signal to a first level signal, it can be determined that both the left and right earcups 201 and 202 are folded, indicating that the user is not currently using the headphones. Therefore, the headphones can be put into standby mode to reduce power consumption. When the output signal of the third magnetic induction switch 803 changes from a fourth level signal to a third level signal, the folding angle of the earcups 20 is already large enough, and it can be basically determined that the user intends to store the headphones. At this time, the headphones can be turned off, which reduces the probability of accidental power-off and improves the accuracy of automatic power-off.

[0102] In some embodiments, refer to Figure 9 Furthermore, a headphone control method is provided, applied to over-ear headphones. The over-ear headphones include an earcup and a headband. A magnetic induction switch is disposed on the earcup, and a trigger magnet is disposed on the headband. The headphone control method includes:

[0103] Step 1001: Detect the output signal of the magnetic induction switch. When the folding angle of the ear shell is greater than the first preset angle, the magnetic induction switch outputs a first level signal under the triggering of the trigger magnet. When the folding angle of the ear shell is not greater than the first preset angle, the magnetic induction switch outputs a second level signal.

[0104] Step 1002: When the output signal of the magnetic induction switch is detected to change from the first level signal to the second level signal, the headset is powered on.

[0105] Step 1003: When the output signal of the magnetic induction switch is detected to change from the second level signal to the first level signal, the headset is controlled to turn off.

[0106] In some embodiments, the ear shell includes a left ear shell and a right ear shell, the magnetic induction switch includes a first magnetic induction switch disposed on the left ear shell and a second magnetic induction switch disposed on the right ear shell, and the trigger magnet includes a first magnet and a second magnet.

[0107] When the folding angle of the left ear shell is greater than the first preset angle, the first magnetic induction switch outputs a first level signal when triggered by the first magnet; when the folding angle of the left ear shell is not greater than the first preset angle, the first magnetic induction switch outputs a second level signal.

[0108] When the folding angle of the right ear shell is greater than the first preset angle, the second magnetic induction switch outputs a first level signal when triggered by the second magnet; when the folding angle of the right ear shell is not greater than the first preset angle, the second magnetic induction switch outputs a second level signal.

[0109] In some embodiments, controlling the headphones to power on when a change in the output signal of the magnetic induction switch from a first level signal to a second level signal is detected includes:

[0110] When the output signal of the first magnetic induction switch changes from a first level signal to a second level signal and the output signal of the second magnetic induction switch changes from a first level signal to a second level signal, the headset is powered on.

[0111] In some embodiments, controlling the headphones to turn off when a change in the output signal of the magnetic induction switch from a second level signal to a first level signal is detected includes:

[0112] When the output signal of the first magnetic induction switch changes from a second level signal to a first level signal and the output signal of the second magnetic induction switch changes from a second level signal to a first level signal, the headset is controlled to turn off.

[0113] In some embodiments, the headphones further include a speaker and a feedback microphone, the speaker and the feedback microphone being disposed in different ear shells; controlling the headphones to turn off when the output signal of the first magnetic induction switch changes from a second level signal to a first level signal and the output signal of the second magnetic induction switch changes from a second level signal to a first level signal is detected, including:

[0114] When the output signal of the first magnetic induction switch changes from the second level signal to the first level signal and the output signal of the second magnetic induction switch changes from the second level signal to the first level signal, the headset is controlled to be in standby mode and the speaker is controlled to output the first sound wave signal.

[0115] The second sound wave signal collected by the feedback microphone set on the ear shell is obtained, and the headphone is folded and stored properly according to the signal characteristics of the second sound wave signal.

[0116] Once the headphones are properly folded and stored, control the headphones to switch from standby mode to power off mode.

[0117] In some embodiments, the signal characteristics include signal frequency and signal amplitude; detecting whether the headphones are folded and stowed in place based on the signal characteristics of the second sound wave signal includes:

[0118] If the frequency difference between the second sound wave signal and the first sound wave signal is less than a preset frequency difference, and the amplitude difference between the second sound wave signal and the first sound wave signal is less than a preset amplitude difference, then the headphones are determined to be folded and stored in place.

[0119] If the frequency difference between the second and first sound wave signals is not less than a preset frequency difference, or the amplitude difference between the second and first sound wave signals is not less than a preset amplitude difference, it is determined that the headphones are not properly folded.

[0120] In one embodiment, a third magnetic induction switch is further provided on the headband; when the output signal of the first magnetic induction switch changes from a second level signal to a first level signal and the output signal of the second magnetic induction switch changes from a second level signal to a first level signal, the headset is controlled to turn off, including:

[0121] The level signal output by the third magnetic induction switch is detected. When the folding angle of the ear shell is greater than the second preset angle, the third magnetic induction switch outputs a third level signal under the triggering of the triggering magnet. When the folding angle of the ear shell is not greater than the second preset angle, the third magnetic induction switch outputs a fourth level signal. The second preset angle is greater than the first preset angle.

[0122] When the output signal of the first magnetic induction switch changes from a second level signal to a first level signal and the output signal of the second magnetic induction switch changes from a second level signal to a first level signal, the headset is controlled to be in standby mode.

[0123] When the level signal output by the third magnetic induction switch changes from the fourth level signal to the third level signal, the headset is controlled to switch from standby mode to power off mode.

[0124] In some embodiments, when the third magnetic induction switch is disposed on the left ear shell, the distance between the third magnetic induction switch and the first magnet is greater than the distance between the first magnetic induction switch and the first magnet.

[0125] When the third magnetic induction switch is located on the right ear shell, the distance between the third magnetic induction switch and the second magnet is greater than the distance between the second magnetic induction switch and the second magnet.

[0126] For a more detailed implementation of the headphone control method in this embodiment, please refer to the above-described headphone embodiment, which will not be repeated here.

[0127] In some embodiments, a headphone switching circuit is also provided, applied to an over-ear headphone, the over-ear headphone including an earcup and a headband, the headband being provided with a trigger magnet; the headphone switching circuit includes:

[0128] At least one magnetic induction switch is disposed on the ear shell. When the folding angle of the ear shell is greater than a first preset angle, the magnetic induction switch outputs a first level signal under the triggering of a triggering magnet. When the folding angle of the ear shell is not greater than the first preset angle, the magnetic induction switch outputs a second level signal.

[0129] The signal generation module is connected to all magnetic induction switches and is used to output a power-on signal to the processor module when the output signal of all magnetic induction switches changes from the first level signal to the second level signal.

[0130] The processor module is connected to all magnetic induction switches and the signal generation module respectively. It is used to control the headphones to turn on when a power-on signal is received, and to control the headphones to turn off when the output signals of all magnetic induction switches change from the second level signal to the first level signal.

[0131] In one embodiment, the headphone switching circuit includes a speaker and a feedback microphone respectively disposed on different ear shells;

[0132] The processor module is also used to control the headphones to be in standby mode when the output signals of all magnetic induction switches change from the second level signal to the first level signal, and to control the speaker to output the first sound wave signal;

[0133] The feedback microphone is used to output the acquired second acoustic signal to the processor module;

[0134] The processor module is also used to control the headphones to switch from standby mode to power off mode when the signal frequency difference between the second sound wave signal and the first sound wave signal is less than a preset frequency difference and the signal amplitude difference between the second sound wave signal and the first sound wave signal is less than a preset amplitude difference.

[0135] For a more detailed implementation of the headphone switch circuit in this embodiment, please refer to the above-described headphone embodiment, which will not be repeated here.

[0136] It should be understood that although the steps in the flowcharts of the above embodiments are shown sequentially according to the arrows, these steps are not necessarily executed in the order indicated by the arrows. Unless explicitly stated herein, there is no strict order restriction on the execution of these steps, and they can be executed in other orders. Moreover, at least some steps in the flowcharts of the above embodiments may include multiple steps or multiple stages. These steps or stages are not necessarily completed at the same time, but can be executed at different times. The execution order of these steps or stages is not necessarily sequential, but can be performed alternately or in turn with other steps or at least some of the steps or stages of other steps.

[0137] Based on the same inventive concept, this application also provides a headphone control device for implementing the aforementioned method. The solution provided by this device is similar to the solution described in the above method; therefore, the specific limitations in one or more headphone control device embodiments provided below can be found in the limitations of the headphone control method described above, and will not be repeated here.

[0138] In one exemplary embodiment, such as Figure 10 As shown, a headphone control device is provided for use with over-ear headphones. The over-ear headphones include earcups and a headband. The earcups are connected to the headband and can be folded or unfolded relative to the headband. A magnetic induction switch is provided on the earcups, and a trigger magnet is provided on the headband. The device includes: a detection module 2001, a power-on control module 2002, and a power-off control module 2003, wherein:

[0139] The acquisition module 2001 is used to detect the output signal of the magnetic induction switch, wherein when the folding angle of the ear shell is greater than a first preset angle, the magnetic induction switch outputs a first level signal under the triggering of the triggering magnet, and when the folding angle of the ear shell is not greater than the first preset angle, the magnetic induction switch outputs a second level signal.

[0140] The power-on control module 2002 is used to control the headphones to power on when the output signal of the magnetic induction switch changes from the first level signal to the second level signal.

[0141] The power-off control module 2003 is used to control the headphones to power off when the output signal of the magnetic induction switch changes from the second level signal to the first level signal.

[0142] A more detailed implementation of the headphone control device in this embodiment can be found in the above-described headphone embodiment, and will not be repeated here.

[0143] Each module in the aforementioned headphone control device can be implemented entirely or partially through software, hardware, or a combination thereof. These modules can be embedded in the processor of a computer device in hardware form or independent of it, or stored in the memory of a computer device in software form, so that the processor can call and execute the corresponding operations of each module.

[0144] In one embodiment, a computer-readable storage medium is provided having a computer program stored thereon, which, when executed by a processor, implements the steps in the above-described headphone control method embodiment.

[0145] In one embodiment, a computer program product is provided, including a computer program that, when executed by a processor, implements the steps in the above-described headphone control method embodiment.

[0146] Those skilled in the art will understand that all or part of the processes in the methods of the above embodiments can be implemented by a computer program instructing related hardware. The computer program can be stored in a non-volatile computer-readable storage medium. When executed, the computer program can include the processes of the embodiments of the above methods. Any references to memory, databases, or other media used in the embodiments provided in this application can include at least one of non-volatile memory and volatile memory. Non-volatile memory can include read-only memory (ROM), magnetic tape, floppy disk, flash memory, optical memory, high-density embedded non-volatile memory, resistive random access memory (ReRAM), magnetic random access memory (MRAM), ferroelectric random access memory (FRAM), phase change memory (PCM), graphene memory, etc. Volatile memory can include random access memory (RAM) or external cache memory, etc. By way of illustration and not limitation, RAM can take many forms, such as Static Random Access Memory (SRAM) or Dynamic Random Access Memory (DRAM). The databases involved in the embodiments provided in this application may include at least one type of relational database and non-relational database. Non-relational databases may include, but are not limited to, blockchain-based distributed databases. The processors involved in the embodiments provided in this application may be general-purpose processors, central processing units, graphics processing units, digital signal processors, programmable logic devices, quantum computing-based data processing logic devices, artificial intelligence (AI) processors, etc., and are not limited to these.

[0147] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined in any way. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this application.

[0148] The above embodiments are merely illustrative of several implementation methods of this application, and their descriptions are relatively specific and detailed. However, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of this application. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this application, and these all fall within the protection scope of this application. Therefore, the protection scope of this application should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A type of over-ear headphone, characterized in that, The headphones include: A headband, on which a trigger magnet is provided; The ear shell is connected to the headband and can be folded or unfolded relative to the headband. A magnetic induction switch is provided on the ear shell. When the folding angle of the ear shell is greater than a first preset angle, the magnetic induction switch outputs a first level signal under the triggering of the trigger magnet. When the folding angle of the ear shell is not greater than the first preset angle, the magnetic induction switch outputs a second level signal. The processor module is configured to control the headphones to power on when the output signal of the magnetic induction switch changes from the first level signal to the second level signal, and to control the headphones to power off when the output signal of the magnetic induction switch changes from the second level signal to the first level signal.

2. The headphones according to claim 1, characterized in that, The ear shell includes a left ear shell and a right ear shell, the magnetic induction switch includes a first magnetic induction switch disposed on the left ear shell and a second magnetic induction switch disposed on the right ear shell, and the trigger magnet includes a first magnet and a second magnet. When the folding angle of the left ear shell is greater than the first preset angle, the first magnetic induction switch outputs a first level signal when triggered by the first magnet; when the folding angle of the left ear shell is not greater than the first preset angle, the first magnetic induction switch outputs a second level signal. When the folding angle of the right ear shell is greater than the first preset angle, the second magnetic induction switch outputs a first level signal when triggered by the second magnet; when the folding angle of the right ear shell is not greater than the first preset angle, the second magnetic induction switch outputs a second level signal.

3. The headphones according to claim 2, characterized in that, The headset also includes a signal generation module; The signal generation module is connected to the first magnetic induction switch and the second magnetic induction switch respectively, and is used to output a power-on signal to the processor module when the output signal of the first magnetic induction switch changes from a first level signal to a second level signal and the output signal of the second magnetic induction switch changes from a first level signal to a second level signal. The processor module controls the headphones to power on when triggered by the power-on signal.

4. The headphones according to claim 2, characterized in that, The processor module is connected to the first magnetic induction switch and the second magnetic induction switch respectively, and is used to control the headphones to turn off when the output signal of the first magnetic induction switch changes from a second level signal to a first level signal and the output signal of the second magnetic induction switch changes from a second level signal to a first level signal.

5. The headphones according to claim 4, characterized in that, The headphones also include a speaker and a feedback microphone, wherein the speaker and the feedback microphone are respectively disposed in different parts of the ear shell; The processor module is used to control the headphones to be in standby mode and to control the speaker to output a first sound wave signal when the output signal of the first magnetic induction switch changes from a second level signal to a first level signal and the output signal of the second magnetic induction switch changes from a second level signal to a first level signal. The processor module is also used to receive the second acoustic signal collected by the feedback microphone, and to detect whether the headphones are folded and stored properly based on the signal characteristics of the second acoustic signal. Once the headphones are confirmed to be folded and stowed in place, the processor module controls the headphones to switch from the standby state to the power-off state.

6. The headphones according to claim 4, characterized in that, The headband is also equipped with a third magnetic induction switch; When the folding angle of the ear shell is greater than the second preset angle, the third magnetic induction switch outputs a third level signal under the triggering of the triggering magnet; when the folding angle of the ear shell is not greater than the second preset angle, the third magnetic induction switch outputs a fourth level signal, wherein the second preset angle is greater than the first preset angle. The processor module is used to control the headphones to be in standby mode when the output signal of the first magnetic induction switch changes from a second level signal to a first level signal and the output signal of the second magnetic induction switch changes from a second level signal to a first level signal. The processor module is also configured to control the headphones to switch from the standby state to the power-off state when the output signal of the third magnetic induction switch changes from the fourth level signal to the third level signal.

7. The headphones according to claim 6, characterized in that, When the third magnetic induction switch is disposed on the left ear shell, the distance between the third magnetic induction switch and the first magnet is greater than the distance between the first magnetic induction switch and the first magnet. When the third magnetic induction switch is installed on the right ear shell, the distance between the third magnetic induction switch and the second magnet is greater than the distance between the second magnetic induction switch and the second magnet.

8. A headphone control method, characterized in that, The method is applied to over-ear headphones, the over-ear headphones including an ear shell and a headband connected to the ear shell, the ear shell being foldable or unfoldable relative to the headband; a magnetic induction switch is provided on the ear shell, and a trigger magnet is provided on the headband; the method includes: The output signal of the magnetic induction switch is detected. When the folding angle of the ear shell is greater than a first preset angle, the magnetic induction switch outputs a first level signal under the triggering of the triggering magnet. When the folding angle of the ear shell is not greater than the first preset angle, the magnetic induction switch outputs a second level signal. When the output signal of the magnetic induction switch is detected to change from the first level signal to the second level signal, the headset is controlled to turn on. When the output signal of the magnetic induction switch is detected to change from the second level signal to the first level signal, the headset is controlled to turn off.

9. The method according to claim 8, characterized in that, The ear shell includes a left ear shell and a right ear shell, the magnetic induction switch includes a first magnetic induction switch disposed on the left ear shell and a second magnetic induction switch disposed on the right ear shell, and the trigger magnet includes a first magnet and a second magnet. When the folding angle of the left ear shell is greater than the first preset angle, the first magnetic induction switch outputs a first level signal when triggered by the first magnet; when the folding angle of the left ear shell is not greater than the first preset angle, the first magnetic induction switch outputs a second level signal. When the folding angle of the right ear shell is greater than the first preset angle, the second magnetic induction switch outputs a first level signal when triggered by the second magnet; when the folding angle of the right ear shell is not greater than the first preset angle, the second magnetic induction switch outputs a second level signal.

10. The method according to claim 9, characterized in that, The step of controlling the headphones to power on when the output signal of the magnetic induction switch changes from the first level signal to the second level signal includes: When the output signal of the first magnetic induction switch changes from a first level signal to a second level signal and the output signal of the second magnetic induction switch changes from a first level signal to a second level signal, the headset is controlled to turn on.

11. The method according to claim 9, characterized in that, The step of controlling the headphones to turn off when the output signal of the magnetic induction switch changes from the second level signal to the first level signal includes: When the output signal of the first magnetic induction switch changes from a second level signal to a first level signal and the output signal of the second magnetic induction switch changes from a second level signal to a first level signal, the headset is controlled to turn off.

12. The method according to claim 11, characterized in that, The headset further includes a speaker and a feedback microphone, the speaker and the feedback microphone being respectively disposed in different ear shells; the step of controlling the headset to turn off when the output signal of the first magnetic induction switch changes from a second level signal to a first level signal and the output signal of the second magnetic induction switch changes from a second level signal to a first level signal includes: When the output signal of the first magnetic induction switch changes from a second level signal to a first level signal and the output signal of the second magnetic induction switch changes from a second level signal to a first level signal, the headset is controlled to be in standby mode, and the speaker is controlled to output a first sound wave signal. The second acoustic signal collected by the feedback microphone is acquired, and the headphone is folded and stored properly based on the signal characteristics of the second acoustic signal. Once it is confirmed that the headphones are folded and stowed in place, the headphones are controlled to switch from the standby state to the power-off state.

13. The method according to claim 12, characterized in that, The signal characteristics include signal frequency and signal amplitude; the step of detecting whether the headphones are folded and stored properly based on the signal characteristics of the second sound wave signal includes: If the frequency difference between the second sound wave signal and the first sound wave signal is less than a preset frequency difference, and the amplitude difference between the second sound wave signal and the first sound wave signal is less than a preset amplitude difference, then the headphones are determined to be folded and stored in place. If the frequency difference between the second sound wave signal and the first sound wave signal is not less than a preset frequency difference, or the amplitude difference between the second sound wave signal and the first sound wave signal is not less than a preset amplitude difference, it is determined that the headphones are not properly folded.

14. The method according to claim 12, characterized in that, The headband is also equipped with a third magnetic induction switch; the step of controlling the headphones to turn off when the output signal of the first magnetic induction switch changes from a second level signal to a first level signal and the output signal of the second magnetic induction switch changes from a second level signal to a first level signal includes: The level signal output by the third magnetic induction switch is detected. When the folding angle of the ear shell is greater than the second preset angle, the third magnetic induction switch outputs a third level signal under the triggering of the triggering magnet. When the folding angle of the ear shell is not greater than the second preset angle, the third magnetic induction switch outputs a fourth level signal. The second preset angle is greater than the first preset angle. When the output signal of the first magnetic induction switch changes from a second level signal to a first level signal and the output signal of the second magnetic induction switch changes from a second level signal to a first level signal, the headset is controlled to be in standby mode. When the level signal output by the third magnetic induction switch changes from the fourth level signal to the third level signal, the headset is controlled to switch from the standby state to the power-off state.

15. The method according to claim 14, characterized in that, When the third magnetic induction switch is disposed on the left ear shell, the distance between the third magnetic induction switch and the first magnet is greater than the distance between the first magnetic induction switch and the first magnet. When the third magnetic induction switch is installed on the right ear shell, the distance between the third magnetic induction switch and the second magnet is greater than the distance between the second magnetic induction switch and the second magnet.

16. An earphone switch circuit, characterized in that, An application is made in over-ear headphones, the over-ear headphones including earcups and a headband, the headband being provided with a trigger magnet; the headphone switching circuit includes: At least one magnetic induction switch is disposed on the ear shell. When the folding angle of the ear shell is greater than a first preset angle, the magnetic induction switch outputs a first level signal when triggered by a trigger magnet. When the folding angle of the ear shell is not greater than the first preset angle, the magnetic induction switch outputs a second level signal. A signal generation module, connected to all the magnetic induction switches, is used to output a power-on signal to the processor module when the output signal of all the magnetic induction switches changes from a first level signal to a second level signal. The processor module is connected to all the magnetic induction switches and the signal generation module respectively, and is used to control the headphones to turn on when the power-on signal is received, and to control the headphones to turn off when the output signals of all the magnetic induction switches change from the second level signal to the first level signal.

17. The headphone switch circuit according to claim 16, characterized in that, The headphone switching circuit includes speakers and feedback microphones respectively disposed on different ear shells; The processor module is also configured to control the headphones to be in standby mode when the output signals of all the magnetic induction switches change from the second level signal to the first level signal, and to control the speaker to output the first sound wave signal; The feedback microphone is used to output the acquired second acoustic signal to the processor module; The processor module is further configured to control the headphones to switch from the standby state to the power-off state when the signal frequency difference between the second sound wave signal and the first sound wave signal is less than a preset frequency difference, and the signal amplitude difference between the second sound wave signal and the first sound wave signal is less than a preset amplitude difference.

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