Earphone assembly

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to an earphone assembly, and relates to the technical field of earphones. The earphone assembly comprises a camera module and an earphone body; the camera module comprises a camera, a first processor and a plug-in part, the plug-in part comprising a first communication pin; the first processor is connected with the first communication pin, and the first processor is also connected with the camera; the earphone body comprises a plug-in interface and a second processor, the plug-in interface comprising a second communication pin, the second processor being connected with the second communication pin, the second communication pin being adapted to the first communication pin, and the second communication pin being detachably connected with the first communication pin; wherein, in the case that the plug-in part is connected with the plug-in interface, the second communication pin is connected with the first communication pin, the second processor receives image data collected by the camera through the second communication pin, and performs intelligent visual processing on the image data. The earphone assembly can realize intelligent analysis on the image collected by the camera.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to the field of headphone technology, and more specifically, to a headphone assembly. Background Technology

[0002] With the rapid development of artificial intelligence technology, intelligent vision capabilities such as image recognition and scene understanding have been widely applied to various intelligent devices.

[0003] However, in the field of wearable devices, especially headphones, due to limitations in size and power consumption, the devices themselves are usually only equipped with processors for audio processing. Their computing power is largely idle outside of audio playback and cannot be effectively utilized for intelligent analysis of image data. Summary of the Invention

[0004] One objective of this disclosure is to provide a new technical solution for a headphone assembly to address the technical problem that existing headphones cannot be effectively utilized for intelligent analysis of image data.

[0005] According to a first aspect of this disclosure, an earphone assembly is provided, including a camera module and an earphone body; The camera module includes a camera, a first processor, and a connector, the connector including a first communication pin; The first processor is connected to the first communication pin, and the first processor is also connected to the camera; The headphone body includes a jack and a second processor. The jack includes a second communication pin. The second processor is connected to the second communication pin. The second communication pin is adapted to the first communication pin and is detachably connected to the first communication pin. When the connector is connected to the interface, the second communication pin is connected to the first communication pin, and the second processor receives the image data captured by the camera through the second communication pin and performs intelligent visual processing on the image data.

[0006] Optionally, the camera module further includes a first power supply module, and the connector further includes a first power supply pin. The first power supply module supplies power to the camera, the first processor, and the connector, respectively. The headphone body also includes a second power supply module, and the plug interface also includes a second power supply pin. The second power supply module supplies power to the second processor and the plug interface. The second power supply pin is adapted to the first power supply pin, and the second power supply pin is detachably connected to the first power supply pin. When the connector is connected to the interface, the second power supply pin is connected to the first power supply pin, and the second power supply module supplies power to the camera module.

[0007] Optionally, the camera module further includes a first magnetic suction member, the connector further includes a second magnetic suction member, the first power supply pin includes a first sub-power supply pin and a second sub-power supply pin, the first communication pin includes a first sub-communication pin and a second communication pin, the second power supply pin includes a third sub-power supply pin and a fourth sub-power supply pin, and the second communication pin includes a third sub-communication pin and a fourth communication pin. When the first magnetic connector and the second magnetic connector are magnetically connected, the first sub-power supply pin and the third sub-power supply pin are connected, the second sub-power supply pin and the fourth sub-power supply pin are connected, the first sub-communication pin and the third sub-communication pin are connected, and the second sub-communication pin and the fourth sub-communication pin are connected.

[0008] Optionally, the third sub-power supply pin, the fourth sub-power supply pin, the third sub-communication pin, and the fourth sub-communication pin are annular contact rails arranged around the same axis; The second magnetic attractor extends along the axis and is located at the center of the annular contact rail; When the first magnetic component and the second magnetic component are magnetically connected and the second magnetic component rotates around the axis, the camera module rotates relative to the earphone body around the axis to adjust the shooting angle of the camera.

[0009] Optionally, the earphone body further includes a driver, one end of which is connected to the second magnetic component, and the other end of which is connected to the second processor. Under the control of the second processor, the driver drives the second magnetic component to rotate around the axis.

[0010] Optionally, the interface is further provided with a locking slot edge, and the camera module is provided with a locking edge, the locking edge cooperating with the locking slot edge to limit the installation of the camera module; When the first magnetic attractor and the second magnetic attractor are magnetically connected and the second magnetic attractor rotates around the axis, the locking edge slides around the axis within the locking groove.

[0011] Optionally, the earphone body further includes a second communication module, which is connected to the second processor; when the camera module is connected to the earphone body, the second processor communicates with an external terminal device through the second communication module to transmit the image data processed by the intelligent vision of the second processor to the external terminal device.

[0012] Optionally, the camera module further includes a first communication module connected to the first processor. When the camera module is connected to the earphone body, the first communication module is in a turned-off state.

[0013] Optionally, when the camera module is separated from the earphone body, the camera module communicates with an external terminal device through the first communication module.

[0014] Optionally, the earphone body further includes a protective cover that is detachably fitted onto the jack to protect the jack when the camera module is separated from the earphone body.

[0015] This embodiment of the disclosure detachably connects the camera module to the earphone body, and in the connected state, the second processor of the earphone body performs intelligent visual processing on the image data captured by the camera. On the one hand, it realizes the flexible combination and separation of the camera module and the earphone body. Users can choose to install or remove the camera module as needed, and it can be removed when the camera function is not needed to protect privacy. On the other hand, by using the second processor of the earphone body to perform intelligent visual processing on the image data, there is no need to set up a high-performance processor on the camera module side, which reduces the cost and power consumption of the camera module. At the same time, it fully leverages the computing power of the earphone body, transforming the earphone from a simple audio playback device into an intelligent terminal device with visual perception capabilities.

[0016] Other features and advantages of the embodiments of this disclosure will become clear from the following detailed description of exemplary embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0017] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and form part of this specification, illustrate embodiments of the present disclosure and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the disclosure.

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an earphone assembly according to one embodiment. Figure 1 .

[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an earphone assembly according to one embodiment. Figure 2 .

[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an earphone assembly according to one embodiment. Figure 3 .

[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an earphone assembly according to one embodiment. Figure 4 .

[0022] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an earphone assembly according to one embodiment. Figure 5 .

[0023] Figure label: Headphone assembly 10; Camera module 100; Camera 111; First processor 112; Connector 113, first communication pin 1131; first sub-communication pin 11311; second sub-communication pin 11312; first power supply pin 1132; first sub-power supply pin 11321; second power supply pin 11322; First power supply module 114; First power management module 1141; First battery pack 1142; First magnetic accumulator 115; Edge 116; First communication module 117; Casing 118; Headphone body 200; Interface 211; Second communication pin 2111; Third sub-communication pin 21111; Fourth sub-communication pin 21112; Second power supply pin 2112; Third sub-power supply pin 21121; Fourth power supply pin 21122; Second magnetic clasp 2113; Card slot edge 2114; Second processor 212; Second power supply module 213; Second power management module 2131; Second battery pack 2132; Microphone 214; Second communication module 215; Speaker 216; Adsorption shell 217; Third communication module 218. Detailed Implementation

[0024] Various exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that, unless otherwise specifically stated, the relative arrangement, numerical expressions, and values ​​of the components and steps set forth in these embodiments do not limit the scope of the present disclosure.

[0025] The following description of at least one exemplary embodiment is merely illustrative and is not intended to limit the scope of this disclosure or its application or use.

[0026] Techniques, methods, and equipment known to those skilled in the art may not be discussed in detail, but where appropriate, such techniques, methods, and equipment should be considered part of the specification.

[0027] In all the examples shown and discussed herein, any specific values ​​should be interpreted as merely exemplary and not as limitations. Therefore, other examples of exemplary embodiments may have different values.

[0028] It should be noted that similar labels and letters in the following figures indicate similar items; therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it does not need to be discussed further in subsequent figures.

[0029] It should be noted that all data acquisition actions in this disclosure were carried out in compliance with the relevant data protection laws and policies of the country where the data is located, and with the authorization of the relevant equipment owner.

[0030] This disclosure provides an earphone assembly 10, such as... Figure 1 The diagram shown is a structural schematic of an earphone assembly provided in an embodiment of this disclosure. The earphone assembly 10 includes a camera module 100 and an earphone body 200.

[0031] The camera module 100 includes a camera 111, a first processor 112, and a connector 113. The connector 113 includes a first communication pin 1131, the first processor 112 is connected to the first communication pin 1131, and the first processor 112 is also connected to the camera 111.

[0032] The headphone body 200 includes a jack 211 and a second processor 212. The jack 211 includes a second communication pin 2111, and the second processor 212 is connected to the second communication pin 2111. The second communication pin 2111 is adapted to a first communication pin 1131, and the second communication pin 2111 is detachably connected to the first communication pin 1131.

[0033] When the connector 113 is connected to the interface 211, the second communication pin 2111 is connected to the first communication pin 1131. The second processor 212 receives image data collected by the camera 111 through the second communication pin 2111 and performs intelligent visual processing on the image data.

[0034] In this embodiment, the headphone body 200 can be a headset, an ear-hook headphone, or the like.

[0035] The camera 111 is used to acquire image data, and the first processor 112 is used to perform preliminary processing on the image data acquired by the camera 111.

[0036] The connector 113 can be understood as the male connector on the camera module 100 side, and the interface 211 can be understood as the female connector on the earphone body 200 side. The first communication pin 1131 and the second communication pin 2111 are pins used for data transmission, such as the D+ and D- pins in the USB protocol, to realize data communication between the camera module 100 and the earphone body 200.

[0037] When the connector 113 is connected to the interface 211, the second communication pin 2111 is connected to the first communication pin 1131. The image data collected by the camera 111 is transmitted to the second processor 212 of the headphone body 200 through the first communication pin 1131 and the second communication pin 2111, and is processed by the second processor 212 for intelligent vision processing.

[0038] By detachably connecting the camera module 100 to the headphone body 200, and having the second processor 212 of the headphone body 200 perform intelligent visual processing on the image data captured by the camera 111 while connected, the camera module 100 and the headphone body 200 can be flexibly combined and separated. Users can choose to install or remove the camera module 100 as needed, and it can be removed to protect privacy when the camera function is not needed. On the other hand, by using the second processor of the headphone body 200 to perform intelligent visual processing on the image data, there is no need to set up a high-performance processor on the camera module 100 side, which reduces the cost and power consumption of the camera module 100. At the same time, it fully leverages the computing power advantage of the headphone body 200, transforming the headphone from a simple audio playback device into an intelligent terminal device with visual perception capabilities.

[0039] In one embodiment, such as Figure 2 As shown, the camera module 100 also includes a first power supply module 114, and the connector 113 also includes a first power supply pin 1132. The first power supply module 114 provides power to the camera 111, the first processor 112, and the connector 113 respectively.

[0040] The headphone body 200 also includes a second power supply module 213, and the jack 211 also includes a second power supply pin 2112. The second power supply module 213 supplies power to the second processor 212 and the jack 211. The second power supply pin 2112 is adapted to the first power supply pin 1132, and the second power supply pin 2112 is detachably connected to the first power supply pin 1132.

[0041] When the connector 113 is connected to the interface 211, the second power supply pin 2112 is connected to the first power supply pin 1132, and the second power supply module 213 supplies power to the camera module 100.

[0042] In this embodiment, the first power supply module 114 may include a first power management module 1141 and a first battery pack 1142. The first battery pack 1142 is connected to the first power management module 1141, and the first power management module 1141 is connected to the camera 111, the first processor 112, and the connector 113. The first power management module 1141 is used to convert the voltage of the first battery pack 1142 into the operating voltage required by the camera 111, the first processor 112, and the connector when the camera module 100 is separated from the earphone body 200, and to supply power to the camera 111, the first processor 112, and the connector 113 respectively, thus ensuring the normal operation of the camera module 100 when used alone.

[0043] The second power supply module 213 may include a second power management module 2131 and a second battery pack 2132. The second battery pack 2132 is connected to the second power management module 2131, which is connected to the second processor 212 and the connector 211. The second power management module 2131 is used to convert the voltage of the second battery pack 2132 into the operating voltage required by the second processor 212 and the connector 211, and to supply power to the second processor 212 and the connector 211 respectively, ensuring the normal operation of the earphone body when used alone.

[0044] When the camera module 100 is connected to the earphone body 200, the second power management module 2131 is connected to the first power management module 1141, which is connected to the first power supply pin 1132, via the second power supply pin 2112. At this time, the voltage of the second battery pack 2132 is converted into the operating voltage required by the camera 111, the first processor 112, and the first communication pin 1131 through the second power management module 2131, the second power supply pin 2112, the first power supply pin 1132, and the first power management module 1141, and supplies power to these components respectively. This allows the camera module 100 to consume the power of the second battery pack 2132 without consuming the power of its own first battery pack 1142, thereby extending the continuous operating time of the camera module 100 when connected to the earphone body. Furthermore, when the camera module 100 is connected to the earphone body 200, the first power management module 1141 controls the first battery pack 1142 to stop discharging.

[0045] The second battery pack 2132 can be a large-capacity rechargeable battery built into the earphone body 200, with a capacity greater than that of the first battery pack 1142, thereby providing sufficient power support for the second processor 212 to perform intelligent visual processing and for powering the camera module 100.

[0046] In other words, when the camera module 100 is connected to the earphone body 200, the first power management module 1141 controls the first battery pack 1142 to stop discharging, and the second power management module 2131 supplies power to the load of the camera module 100 through the second power supply pin 2112 and the first power supply pin 1132, thereby prioritizing the consumption of the power of the second battery pack 2132 and extending the overall battery life of the earphone assembly 10 in the intelligent visual processing mode. When the camera module 100 is used independently, the first battery pack of the camera module supplies power to the various components of the camera module, thereby realizing flexible power supply management of the camera module 100 in both states.

[0047] In one embodiment, the first battery pack 1142 can be a rechargeable battery pack. When the camera module 100 is connected to the earphone body 200, the second battery pack of the earphone body 200 not only powers the components of the camera module 100 but also charges the first battery pack 1142 of the camera module 100. Thus, when the user removes the camera module 100 from the earphone body 200 for independent use, the battery of the camera module 100 is fully charged, solving the problem of limited battery life when the camera module 100 is used alone and ensuring a longer independent usage time.

[0048] In one embodiment, such as Figures 3 to 5 As shown, the camera module 100 also includes a first magnetic connector 115, and the connector 211 also includes a second magnetic connector 2113. The first power supply pin 1132 includes a first sub-power supply pin 11321 and a second sub-power supply pin 11322, and the first communication pin 1131 includes a first sub-communication pin 11311 and a second communication pin 11312. The second power supply pin 2112 includes a third sub-power supply pin 21121 and a fourth sub-power supply pin 21122, and the second communication pin 2111 includes a third sub-communication pin 21111 and a fourth communication pin 21112.

[0049] When the first magnetic member 115 and the second magnetic member 2113 are magnetically connected, the first sub-power supply pin 11321 and the third sub-power supply pin 21121 are connected, the second sub-power supply pin 11322 and the fourth sub-power supply pin 21122 are connected, the first sub-communication pin 11311 and the third sub-communication pin 21111 are connected, and the second sub-communication pin 11312 and the fourth sub-communication pin 21112 are connected.

[0050] In this embodiment, the first magnetic chuck 115 is disposed on the adsorption surface (not shown in the figures) of the housing 118 of the camera module 100, and the second magnetic chuck 2113 is disposed on the adsorption shell 217 of the earphone body 200. The positions of the first magnetic chuck 115 and the second magnetic chuck 2113 correspond. The first magnetic chuck 115 and the second magnetic chuck 2113 can be strong permanent magnets. When the camera module 100 is close to the adsorption shell 217 of the earphone body 200, the magnetic attraction between the camera module 100 and the earphone body 200 will attract and fix the camera module 100 to the earphone body 200, preventing the camera module 100 from falling off accidentally.

[0051] The first sub-power supply pin 11321, the second sub-power supply pin 11322, the first sub-communication pin 11311, and the second sub-communication pin 11312 can be spring pins, contact contacts, gold fingers, etc., and there are no restrictions here. Among them, the first sub-power supply pin 11321 is a power supply pin, the second sub-power supply pin 11322 is a ground pin, the first sub-communication pin is a positive data pin, and the second communication pin is a negative data pin.

[0052] In one example, the distance between the first sub-power supply pin 11321 and the first magnetic clasp 115 is less than the distance between the second sub-power supply pin 11322 and the first magnetic clasp 115, the distance between the second sub-power supply pin 11322 and the first magnetic clasp 115 is less than the distance between the first sub-communication pin 11311 and the first magnetic clasp 115, and the distance between the first sub-communication pin 11311 and the first magnetic clasp 115 is less than the distance between the second sub-communication pin 11312 and the first magnetic clasp 115.

[0053] The third sub-power supply pin 21121, the fourth sub-power supply pin 21122, the third sub-communication pin 21111, and the fourth sub-communication pin 21112 can be connected in a structure that corresponds to and cooperates with the first sub-power supply pin 11321, the second sub-power supply pin 11322, the first sub-communication pin 11311, and the second sub-communication pin 11312 to realize power supply connection and communication connection.

[0054] When the camera module 100 is attached to the earphone body 200, the first sub-power supply pin 11321 and the third sub-power supply pin 21121 are connected, the second sub-power supply pin 11322 and the fourth sub-power supply pin 21122 are connected, the first sub-communication pin 11311 and the third sub-communication pin 21111 are connected, and the second sub-communication pin 11312 and the fourth sub-communication pin 21112 are connected.

[0055] Based on the above, this embodiment of the present disclosure achieves detachable magnetic fixation between the camera module 100 and the earphone body 200 by setting a first magnetic component and a second magnetic component.

[0056] In one embodiment, such as Figure 5 As shown, the third sub-power supply pin 21121, the fourth sub-power supply pin 21122, the third sub-communication pin 21111, and the fourth sub-communication pin 21112 can be an annular contact rail arranged around the same axis. The second magnetic attractor 2113 extends along this axis and is located at the center of the annular contact rail.

[0057] When the first magnetic member 115 and the second magnetic member 2113 are magnetically connected, and the second magnetic member 2113 rotates around the axis, the camera module 100 rotates around the axis relative to the headphone body 200 to adjust the shooting angle of the camera 111.

[0058] In this embodiment, the third sub-power supply pin 21121 is the first ring contact rail, the fourth sub-power supply pin 21122 is the second ring contact rail, the third sub-communication pin 21111 is the third ring contact rail, and the fourth sub-communication pin 21112 is the fourth ring contact rail.

[0059] The first, second, third, and fourth annular contact rails are annular conductive tracks arranged around the same axis.

[0060] When the first magnetic accumulator 115 and the second magnetic accumulator 2113 are magnetically connected, the first sub-power supply pin 11321 is connected to the first annular contact rail, the second sub-power supply pin 11322 is connected to the second annular contact rail, the first sub-communication pin 11311 is connected to the third annular contact rail, and the second sub-communication pin 11312 is connected to the fourth annular contact rail.

[0061] In the example where the distance between the first sub-power supply pin 11321 and the first magnetic chuck 115 is less than the distance between the second sub-power supply pin 11322 and the first magnetic chuck 115, the distance between the second sub-power supply pin 11322 and the first magnetic chuck 115 is less than the distance between the first sub-communication pin 11311 and the first magnetic chuck 115, and the distance between the first sub-communication pin 11311 and the first magnetic chuck 115 is less than the distance between the second sub-communication pin 11312 and the first magnetic chuck 115, the distances between the first annular contact rail, the second annular contact rail, the third annular contact rail, and the fourth annular contact rail and the second magnetic chuck 2113 increase sequentially.

[0062] Since the first, second, third, and fourth annular contact rails are annular, when the first magnetic member 115 and the second magnetic member 2113 are magnetically connected, if the second magnetic member 2113 rotates around the axis, the camera module 100 will also rotate relative to the headphone body along these four annular contact rails under the action of magnetic attraction. During this process, the connector 113 of the camera module 100 always maintains contact and conduction with the connector 211 of the headphone body 200, thereby adjusting the shooting angle of the camera module 100.

[0063] Based on the above, by using the third sub-power supply pin, the fourth sub-power supply pin, the third sub-communication pin, and the fourth sub-communication pin as a ring-shaped contact rail arranged around the same axis, and the second magnetic suction member located at the center of the ring-shaped contact rail, the camera module 100 achieves a reliable connection for power supply and communication while being magnetically fixed to the earphone body 200. Furthermore, the camera module 100 can freely rotate around the axis in the magnetically fixed state to adjust the shooting angle, solving the problem of the non-adjustable angle of traditional fixed cameras and providing users with flexible and diverse shooting angle options.

[0064] In one embodiment, the headphone body 200 further includes a driver, one end of which is connected to the second magnetic member 2113 and the other end of which is connected to the second processor 212. Under the control of the second processor 212, the driver drives the second magnetic member 2113 to rotate around the axis.

[0065] In this embodiment, the driving component can be a micro motor, which drives the second magnetic component 2113 to rotate around the axis under the control of the second processor 212. The second magnetic component 2113 can drive the camera module 100 to rotate around the axis through the first magnetic component 115 to adjust the shooting angle of the camera module 100.

[0066] The second processor 212 can receive instructions from the user to adjust the shooting angle sent by an external terminal device (such as a mobile phone) through the second communication module 216, thereby controlling the driving component to drive the camera module 100 to adjust to the corresponding shooting angle.

[0067] Based on the above, users can control the automatic adjustment of the camera angle through external terminal devices to achieve a more intelligent shooting experience.

[0068] In one embodiment, such as Figure 5 As shown, the interface 211 is also provided with a slot edge 2114, and the camera module 100 is provided with a slot edge 116. The slot edge 116 cooperates with the slot edge 2114 to limit the installation of the camera module 100. When the first magnetic member 115 is magnetically connected to the second magnetic member 2113 and the second magnetic member 2113 rotates around the axis, the locking edge 116 slides around the axis within the locking groove edge 2114.

[0069] In this embodiment, the locking groove edge 2114 is an annular groove structure, which is arranged around the same axis as the aforementioned first annular contact rail, second annular contact rail, third annular contact rail, and fourth annular contact rail. Correspondingly, the locking edge 116 on the camera module 100 is a protruding structure adapted to the shape of the annular groove.

[0070] As the camera module 100 approaches the earphone body 200, the locking edge 116 first forms an initial positioning engagement with the locking slot edge 2114, which serves to prevent mistakenly and guide, ensuring that each pin of the camera module 100's connector is accurately aligned with the corresponding annular contact rail of the earphone body 200 in the circumferential direction. This helps the user to quickly complete the installation and avoids pin damage or poor contact caused by misalignment.

[0071] When the first magnetic clasp 115 and the second magnetic clasp 2113 are magnetically attracted, the locking edge 116 is embedded in the locking groove edge 2114. When it is necessary to adjust the shooting angle, if the second magnetic clasp 2113 rotates around the axis, the camera module 100 will rotate under the action of magnetic attraction. At this time, the locking edge 116 slides along the annular path formed by the locking groove edge 2114 (that is, the locking edge 116 slides around the axis in the locking groove edge 2114). During this process, the cooperation between the locking edge 116 and the locking slot edge 2114 provides guidance and limitation for the rotation of the camera module 100, ensuring a stable rotation trajectory. Furthermore, since the locking edge 116 only slides within the locking slot edge 2114 without disengaging, the camera module 100 and the earphone body 200 remain in an engaged state during rotation. The pins of the camera module's connectors remain continuously connected to the corresponding annular contact rails, thus ensuring reliable power supply and data transmission while achieving 360° omnidirectional shooting angle adjustment. In summary, the cooperation between the locking edge 116 and the locking slot edge 2114 combines quick alignment and error-proofing during installation with angle adjustment guidance during use. The two work synergistically at different stages of use, enhancing user convenience and product flexibility.

[0072] In one embodiment, such as Figure 2 As shown, the earphone body 200 also includes a second communication module 215, which is connected to the second processor 212. When the camera module 100 is connected to the earphone body 200, the second processor 212 communicates with an external terminal device through the second communication module 215 to transmit the image data processed by the intelligent vision of the second processor 212 to the external terminal device.

[0073] In this embodiment, after the camera module 100 is attached to the earphone body 200, the image data captured by the camera 111 is transmitted to the second processor 212 of the earphone body 200 through the first communication pin and the second communication pin. The second processor 212 performs intelligent visual processing on the image data (such as intelligent analysis such as object recognition, barcode scanning, and scene recognition), and the processed image data is transmitted to an external terminal device through the second communication module 215.

[0074] The second communication module 215 can be a Bluetooth module, a Wi-Fi module, or other short-range wireless communication module, which is not limited here.

[0075] The image data processed by the second processor 212 can be recognition results (such as "This is a rose"), QR code / barcode decoding results, navigation route information, etc. After this information is transmitted to an external terminal device through the second communication module 215, the external terminal device can perform further display or interaction, such as displaying the recognition results on the mobile phone screen, broadcasting navigation information, etc.

[0076] For example, when a user wears the headset component and walks down the street, the camera captures images of shop signs. The second processor performs intelligent visual processing on the image, identifies the shop name and category, and sends the recognition result to a mobile app via a second communication module. The mobile app automatically displays information such as the shop's rating and recommended dishes for the user's reference. As another example, when a user points the camera at a QR code, the second processor decodes the QR code image and sends the decoded information to a mobile app via the second communication module. The mobile app then performs corresponding operations based on the decoded information (such as opening a webpage or adding a contact).

[0077] As can be seen from the above steps, this embodiment of the present disclosure configures the second communication module 215 for the earphone body 200. When the camera module 100 is connected to the earphone body 200, the image data processed by the second processor 212 is wirelessly transmitted to the external terminal device for interaction. This realizes the collaborative work between the earphone and multiple devices such as mobile phones, expands the application scenarios of the earphone component 10, and provides users with a complete intelligent service chain from image acquisition, intelligent analysis to result display.

[0078] In one embodiment, such as Figure 2 As shown, the camera module 100 also includes a first communication module 117, which is connected to the first processor 112. When the camera module 100 is connected to the earphone body 200, the first communication module 117 of the camera module 100 is in a turned-off state.

[0079] In this embodiment, the first communication module 117 can be a Bluetooth module, a Wi-Fi module, or other short-range wireless communication module, and there is no limitation here.

[0080] The first communication module 117 is used to wirelessly transmit image data captured by the camera 111 or image data preliminarily processed by the first processor 112 to an external terminal device when the camera module 100 is used independently detached from the earphone body 200, so as to realize the independent shooting and data transmission functions of the camera module 100.

[0081] When the camera module 100 is connected to the connector 211 of the earphone body 200 via the connector 113, the second processor 212 of the earphone body 200 detects the connection status of the camera module 100 through the connector 211 and then sends a communication shutdown control command to the first processor 112 of the camera module 100. After receiving the communication shutdown control command, the first processor 112 controls the first communication module 117 to shut down.

[0082] The reason why the first communication module 117 in the camera module 100 is turned off in the connected state is that when the camera module 100 is connected to the earphone body 200, a wired communication connection has been established between the camera module 100 and the earphone body 200 through the connector 113 and the interface 211. In this state, the image data captured by the camera module 100 is transmitted to the second processor 212 of the earphone body 200 for processing via this wired communication connection, without needing to be transmitted wirelessly through the first communication module 117. Turning off the first communication module 117 can effectively reduce the overall power consumption of the camera module 100, reduce the potential electromagnetic interference of wireless signals to other wireless modules of the earphone body 200 (such as the second communication module 215), and extend the battery life of the built-in first battery pack 1142 of the camera module 100.

[0083] When the camera module 100 is removed from the earphone body 200, the second processor 212 detects the removal of the camera module 100, and the first processor 112 of the camera module 100 also detects the disconnection from the earphone body 200. At this time, the first processor 112 controls the first communication module 117 to be restarted, restoring the independent wireless communication capability of the camera module 100, so that the camera module 100 can still wirelessly transmit data with external terminal devices through the first communication module 117 when used alone.

[0084] In one example, when the camera module 100 is separated from the earphone body 200, the first power supply module 114 built into the camera module 100 supplies power to the various components of the camera module 100, including the first communication module 117.

[0085] In one example, the first communication module 117 can support both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi communication methods simultaneously. When transmitting high-definition video streams to external terminal devices, Wi-Fi communication is used to ensure transmission bandwidth and image quality. When transmitting control commands or low-resolution preview images to external terminal devices, Bluetooth communication is used to reduce power consumption. Users can select the appropriate communication method for the external terminal device based on their actual usage scenario.

[0086] Based on the above, this embodiment of the present disclosure intelligently controls the opening and closing of the first communication module 117 according to the connection status between the camera module 100 and the earphone body 200, thereby realizing automatic switching between wired communication in the connected state and wireless communication in the independent state of the camera module 100. This intelligent switching mechanism ensures that image data from the camera module 100 is stably and with low latency transmitted to the second processor 212 for processing via the wired channel when connected to the earphone body 200, and automatically restores wireless communication capability after the camera module 100 is disconnected to ensure independent use. At the same time, power consumption management is optimized by turning off the first communication module 117 in the connected state, avoiding resource waste and signal interference caused by simultaneous operation of wireless and wired communication.

[0087] In one embodiment, such as Figure 2 As shown, the headset also includes a third communication module 218, a speaker 216, and a microphone 214. The third communication module 218, the speaker 216, and the microphone 214 are respectively connected to the second processor 212.

[0088] In this embodiment, the speaker 216 is the sound-emitting component of the earphone body 200, used to convert audio electrical signals into sound signals for output under the control of the second processor 212. The microphone 214 is the sound-collecting component of the earphone body 200, used to collect user voice or ambient sound signals, convert them into electrical signals, and transmit them to the second processor 212.

[0089] The third communication module 218 is the audio wireless communication unit of the earphone body 200, used to realize audio data transmission between the earphone body 200 and external terminal devices. The third communication module 218 is connected to the second processor 212, and establishes and maintains a wireless audio link under the control of the second processor 212. The third communication module 218 can be a Bluetooth module, a low-power Bluetooth audio module, or other wireless communication modules with audio transmission capabilities, which are not limited here.

[0090] The third communication module 218 and the second communication module 215 are functionally distinct as follows: The second communication module 215 is used to transmit visual-related data such as image data or recognition result information processed by the second processor 212's intelligent vision processing. The third communication module 218 is used to transmit audio data, including uplink voice signals collected by the microphone 214 and downlink audio signals (such as music, call voice, intelligent voice broadcast, etc.) to be played through the speaker 216. This clear division of labor avoids bandwidth contention and mutual interference that could result from visual data and audio data sharing the same wireless channel.

[0091] Even when the camera module 100 is separated from the earphone body 200, the earphone body 200 can still communicate with external terminal devices through the third communication module 218. With the speaker 216 and microphone 214, it can be used as an independent Bluetooth earphone to realize complete audio functions such as music playback and voice calls.

[0092] When the camera module 100 is connected to the earphone body 200, the speaker 216 can also be used to broadcast the result feedback voice after the intelligent visual processing by the second processor 212 (such as recognition result broadcast, navigation guidance, etc.), and the microphone 214 can be used to collect the user's voice control commands to realize voice interaction.

[0093] Based on the above, this embodiment configures the earphone body 200 with a speaker 216, a microphone 214, and a third communication module 218 dedicated to audio transmission, so that the earphone body 200 has complete traditional Bluetooth earphone functions when used alone, and when used in combination with the camera module 100, it can combine audio interaction with visual intelligent processing to provide users with a multimodal interactive experience such as voice broadcast and voice command control.

[0094] In one embodiment, the headphone body 200 further includes a protective cover that detachably covers the connector 211 to protect the connector 211 when the camera module 100 is separated from the headphone body 200.

[0095] In this embodiment, when the user does not need to use the camera function, the camera module 100 can be removed from the earphone body 200. At this time, the jack 211 of the earphone body 200 is exposed. To prevent dust, sweat, and other foreign objects from entering the jack 211 and causing poor contact or corrosion, a protective cover can be placed on the jack 211.

[0096] The shape and size of the protective cover match the insertion interface 211, and the inner side of the protective cover can be provided with a groove or protrusion structure corresponding to the insertion interface 211, so as to facilitate the accurate installation and fixation of the protective cover.

[0097] The protective cover can be fixed to the headphone body 200 by magnetic attraction. That is, a magnetic component corresponding to the second magnetic component 2113 is set on the protective cover, and the protective cover is fixed to the plug interface 211 by magnetic attraction.

[0098] When the camera module 100 is detached from the earphone body 200, the earphone body 200 can be used as a regular earphone. At this time, the earphone body 200 connects to an external terminal device through its own second communication module 215 for playing music, answering phone calls, and other conventional earphone functions.

[0099] For example, the outer surface of the protective cover can be designed to match the appearance style and color of the headphone body 200, so that the overall appearance of the headphone body 200 remains intact and beautiful after the protective cover is closed, and the visual effect is not affected by the presence of the plug interface 211.

[0100] As can be seen from the above steps, this embodiment of the present disclosure provides a protective cover for the plug interface 211 of the headphone body 200, which physically protects the plug interface 211 when the camera module 100 is separated from the headphone body 200. This solves the risk of pollution and damage caused by the exposed plug interface 211, extends the service life of the plug interface 211, and improves the appearance consistency of the headphones when the camera module is not installed.

[0101] The various embodiments in this specification are described in a progressive manner, with each embodiment focusing on the differences from other embodiments. The same or similar parts between the various embodiments can be referred to each other.

[0102] This disclosure may be a system, method, and / or computer program product. A computer program product may include a computer-readable storage medium having a computer-readable program loaded thereon for causing a processor to implement any of the methods in the foregoing embodiments of this disclosure.

[0103] Computer-readable storage media can be tangible devices capable of holding and storing instructions for use by an instruction execution device. Computer-readable storage media may include, for example, electrical storage devices, magnetic storage devices, optical storage devices, electromagnetic storage devices, semiconductor storage devices, or any suitable combination thereof. More specific examples (a non-exhaustive list) of computer-readable storage media include: portable computer disks, hard disks, random access memory (RAM), read-only memory (ROM), erasable programmable read-only memory (EPROM), static random access memory (SRAM), compact disc-read-only memory (CD-ROM), digital versatile disc (DVD), memory sticks, floppy disks, mechanical encoding devices, such as punch cards or recessed protrusions storing instructions thereon, and any combination thereof. The computer-readable storage medium used herein is not to be interpreted as a transient signal itself, such as radio waves or other freely propagating electromagnetic waves, electromagnetic waves propagating through waveguides or other transmission media (e.g., light pulses through fiber optic cables), or electrical signals transmitted through wires.

[0104] The computer-readable program instructions described herein can be downloaded from computer-readable storage media to various computing / processing devices, or downloaded via a network, such as the Internet, local area network, wide area network, and / or wireless network, to an external computer or external storage device. The network may include one or more of copper transmission cables, fiber optic transmission, wireless transmission, routers, firewalls, switches, gateway computers, and edge servers. A network adapter card or network interface in each computing / processing device receives the computer-readable program instructions from the network and forwards them to computer-readable storage media in the respective computing / processing device.

[0105] The computer program instructions used to perform the operations of this disclosure may be assembly instructions, instruction set architecture (ISA) instructions, machine instructions, machine-dependent instructions, microcode, firmware instructions, state setting data, or source or object programs written in any combination of one or more programming languages, including object-oriented programming languages ​​(such as Smalltalk, C++, etc.) and conventional procedural programming languages ​​(such as the "C" language or similar programming languages). The computer-readable program instructions may be executed entirely on the user's computer, partially on the user's computer, as a standalone software package, partially on the user's computer and partially on a remote computer, or entirely on a remote computer or server. In cases involving a remote computer, the remote computer may be connected to the user's computer via any type of network (e.g., a local area network or a wide area network), or it may be connected to an external computer (e.g., via the Internet using an Internet service provider). In some embodiments, electronic circuitry, such as programmable logic circuitry, field-programmable gate arrays, or programmable logic arrays, can execute computer-readable program instructions to implement various aspects of the embodiments of this disclosure by utilizing state information from the computer-readable program instructions.

[0106] Various aspects of this disclosure are described herein with reference to flowchart illustrations and / or block diagrams of methods, apparatus, and computer program products according to embodiments of this disclosure. It should be understood that each block of the flowchart illustrations and / or block diagrams, and combinations of blocks in the flowchart illustrations and / or block diagrams, can be implemented by computer-readable program instructions.

[0107] These computer-readable program instructions can be provided to a processor of a general-purpose computer, a special-purpose computer, or other programmable data processing apparatus to produce a machine such that, when executed by the processor of the computer or other programmable data processing apparatus, they create means for implementing the functions / actions specified in one or more blocks of the flowchart and / or block diagram. These computer-readable program instructions can also be stored in a computer-readable storage medium that causes a computer, programmable data processing apparatus, and / or other device to operate in a particular manner; thus, the computer-readable medium storing the instructions comprises an article of manufacture that includes instructions for implementing aspects of the functions / actions specified in one or more blocks of the flowchart and / or block diagram.

[0108] Computer-readable program instructions may also be loaded onto a computer, other programmable data processing apparatus, or other device to cause a series of operational steps to be performed on the computer, other programmable data processing apparatus, or other device to produce a computer-implemented process, thereby causing the instructions that execute on the computer, other programmable data processing apparatus, or other device to perform the functions / actions specified in one or more boxes of a flowchart and / or block diagram.

[0109] The flowcharts and block diagrams in the accompanying drawings illustrate the architecture, functionality, and operation of possible implementations of systems, methods, and computer program products according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. In this regard, each block in a flowchart or block diagram may represent a module, segment, or portion of an instruction containing one or more executable instructions for implementing a specified logical function. In some alternative implementations, the functions marked in the blocks may occur in a different order than those marked in the drawings. For example, two consecutive blocks may actually be executed substantially in parallel, and they may sometimes be executed in reverse order, depending on the functions involved. It should also be noted that each block in the block diagrams and / or flowcharts, and combinations of blocks in the block diagrams and / or flowcharts, can be implemented using a dedicated hardware-based system that performs the specified function or action, or using a combination of dedicated hardware and computer instructions. It should be noted that implementation in hardware, implementation in software, and implementation using a combination of software and hardware are all equivalent.

[0110] The various embodiments of this disclosure have been described above. These descriptions are exemplary and not exhaustive, and are not limited to the disclosed embodiments. Many modifications and variations will be apparent to those skilled in the art without departing from the scope and spirit of the described embodiments. The terminology used herein is chosen to best explain the principles, practical application, or improvement of the technology in the market, or to enable others skilled in the art to understand the embodiments disclosed herein. The scope of this disclosure is defined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. An earphone assembly, characterized in that, Includes the camera module and the earphone itself; The camera module includes a camera, a first processor, and a connector, the connector including a first communication pin; The first processor is connected to the first communication pin, and the first processor is also connected to the camera; The headphone body includes a jack and a second processor. The jack includes a second communication pin. The second processor is connected to the second communication pin. The second communication pin is adapted to the first communication pin and is detachably connected to the first communication pin. When the connector is connected to the interface, the second communication pin is connected to the first communication pin, and the second processor receives the image data captured by the camera through the second communication pin and performs intelligent visual processing on the image data.

2. The headphone assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The camera module further includes a first power supply module, and the connector further includes a first power supply pin. The first power supply module provides power to the camera, the first processor, and the connector, respectively. The headphone body also includes a second power supply module, and the plug interface also includes a second power supply pin. The second power supply module supplies power to the second processor and the plug interface. The second power supply pin is adapted to the first power supply pin, and the second power supply pin is detachably connected to the first power supply pin. When the connector is connected to the interface, the second power supply pin is connected to the first power supply pin, and the second power supply module supplies power to the camera module.

3. The headphone assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that, The camera module further includes a first magnetic suction component, the plug interface further includes a second magnetic suction component, the first power supply pin includes a first sub-power supply pin and a second sub-power supply pin, the first communication pin includes a first sub-communication pin and a second communication pin, the second power supply pin includes a third sub-power supply pin and a fourth sub-power supply pin, and the second communication pin includes a third sub-communication pin and a fourth communication pin. When the first magnetic connector and the second magnetic connector are magnetically connected, the first sub-power supply pin and the third sub-power supply pin are connected, the second sub-power supply pin and the fourth sub-power supply pin are connected, the first sub-communication pin and the third sub-communication pin are connected, and the second sub-communication pin and the fourth sub-communication pin are connected.

4. The headphone assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that, The third sub-power supply pin, the fourth sub-power supply pin, the third sub-communication pin, and the fourth sub-communication pin are annular contact rails arranged around the same axis; The second magnetic attractor extends along the axis and is located at the center of the annular contact rail; When the first magnetic component and the second magnetic component are magnetically connected and the second magnetic component rotates around the axis, the camera module rotates relative to the earphone body around the axis to adjust the shooting angle of the camera.

5. The headphone assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that, The earphone body also includes a driver, one end of which is connected to the second magnetic component, and the other end of which is connected to the second processor. Under the control of the second processor, the driver drives the second magnetic component to rotate around the axis.

6. The headphone assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that, The connector is also provided with a slot edge, and the camera module is provided with a slot edge. The slot edge cooperates with the slot edge to limit the installation of the camera module. When the first magnetic attractor and the second magnetic attractor are magnetically connected and the second magnetic attractor rotates around the axis, the locking edge slides around the axis within the locking groove.

7. The headphone assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The earphone body also includes a second communication module, which is connected to the second processor. When the camera module is connected to the earphone body, the second processor communicates with an external terminal device through the second communication module to transmit the image data processed by the intelligent vision of the second processor to the external terminal device.

8. The headphone assembly according to claim 7, characterized in that, The camera module also includes a first communication module, which is connected to the first processor. When the camera module is connected to the earphone body, the first communication module is in a turned-off state.

9. The headphone assembly according to claim 8, characterized in that, When the camera module is separated from the earphone body, the camera module communicates with an external terminal device through the first communication module.

10. The headphone assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The earphone body also includes a protective cover that is detachably fitted onto the plug interface to protect the plug interface when the camera module is separated from the earphone body.

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