Earphone and earphone device

Abstract

The embodiment of the present disclosure discloses an earphone, comprising: a body assembly; a power supply arranged in the body assembly; a charging member arranged in the body assembly; a communication assembly arranged in the body assembly; in a first mode, the power supply is used for charging through the charging member; in a second mode, the communication assembly is used for electrically connecting with an external sound pickup device through the charging member.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of audio technology, and more particularly to an earphone and an earphone device. Background Technology

[0002] Headphones are commonly used in electronic devices such as mobile phones and tablets. In related technologies, the microphone structure of headphones is usually located inside the headphone, which makes the headphones less adaptable. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of this, the present disclosure aims to provide an earphone and an earphone device.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution disclosed herein is implemented as follows: This disclosure provides an earphone, including: Ontology components; The power supply is located in the main body component; A charging component is disposed on the main body assembly; A communication component is provided on the main body component; In a first mode, the power source is used to charge the device via the charging component; in a second mode, the communication component is used to electrically connect to an external microphone via the charging component.

[0005] Some alternative implementations also include: A control component is disposed on the main body component; the control component is used to control the earphone to be in a first mode or a second mode.

[0006] In some alternative implementations, under the first condition, the control component is used to control the headphones to be in a second mode; Wherein, the first condition includes the earphone receiving a request for audio pickup from an electronic device; and / or, the first condition includes the earphone being detachably connected to an external pickup device.

[0007] In some alternative implementations, the ontology component includes: First shell; The second housing is spaced apart from the first housing; the power supply is located inside the first housing or the second housing. The connector is connected to the first housing and the second housing respectively; So these headphones also include: A sound-generating component is disposed within the first housing; The charging component is disposed in the first housing, and in the wearing state, the charging component is located on the side of the first housing closer to the wearer's mouth; or, the charging component is disposed in the second housing, and in the wearing state, the charging component is located on the side of the second housing closer to the wearer's mouth.

[0008] In some alternative implementations, the ontology component includes: First shell; The second housing is disposed at a distance from the first housing; The connector is connected to the first housing and the second housing respectively; So these headphones also include: A sound-generating component is disposed within the first housing; The power source is disposed within the second housing; the charging component is disposed within the second housing.

[0009] In some alternative implementations, the charging element is located on the side of the second housing away from the connector; or, When worn, the charging component is located on the side of the second housing closer to the wearer's mouth.

[0010] Some alternative implementations also include: A first microphone is disposed on the second housing; the first microphone is located on the side of the second housing closer to the connector; or, in the wearing state, the first microphone is located on the side of the second housing away from the wearer's mouth; the first microphone is used to pick up sounds from the external environment; An audio processing component is disposed in the first housing or the second housing; the audio processing component is electrically connected to the first pickup element; the audio processing component is used for noise reduction.

[0011] Some alternative implementations also include: A second microphone is disposed on the second housing; the second microphone is located on the side away from the connector; or, in the wearing state, the second microphone is located on the side of the second housing closer to the wearer's mouth; the second microphone is used to pick up the wearer's voice; In the first mode, the audio processing component is electrically connected to the second pickup element; in the second mode, the audio processing component is electrically disconnected from the second pickup element, and the audio processing component is used to be electrically connected to an external pickup device through the charging component.

[0012] Some alternative implementations also include: The first adsorption element is disposed on the main body assembly and adjacent to the charging element; The first adsorption component is used to adsorb and connect with the second adsorption component of the charging box, and the first adsorption component is also used to adsorb and connect with the third adsorption component of the external pickup device.

[0013] In some alternative implementations, the number of charging components is two, with the two charging components spaced apart, and the first adsorption component located between the two charging components.

[0014] In some alternative implementations, in the second mode, the power supply is also used to power an external pickup device via the charging element.

[0015] Some alternative implementations also include: A charging circuit is electrically connected to the charging component and the power source, respectively; a charging assembly is provided on the charging circuit. A transmission circuit is electrically connected to the communication component and the charging component, respectively; an audio processing component is provided on the transmission circuit. In the first mode, the charging circuit is on and the transmission circuit is off; in the second mode, the charging circuit is off and the transmission circuit is on.

[0016] Some alternative implementations also include: The power supply circuit is electrically connected to the transmission circuit and the power source, respectively; the power supply circuit is provided with a power supply component, which is used to reduce the power supply voltage.

[0017] Some alternative implementations also include: Control components are used to control the power supply circuit to be turned on or off; In the first mode, the control component controls the power supply circuit to disconnect; in the second mode, the control component controls the power supply circuit to connect.

[0018] Some alternative implementations also include: Control components are used to control the power supply circuit to be turned on or off; A circuit board is disposed on the main body assembly; the charging component is electrically connected to the circuit board; the charging circuit, the transmission circuit, and the power supply circuit are disposed within the circuit board; the audio processing component, the control component, and the communication component are disposed on the circuit board; A power management device is disposed on the circuit board; the power management device includes the power supply component and the charging component; A switching switch is disposed on the circuit board and electrically connected to the control component; the charging component is used to be electrically connected to the charging circuit and the transmission circuit respectively via the switching switch.

[0019] This disclosure also provides an earphone device, including: Ontology components; The power supply is located in the main body component; A charging component is disposed on the main body assembly; A communication component is provided on the main body component; An external pickup device for detachably connecting to the main body assembly; In the first mode, the external microphone is detached from the main body assembly, and the power supply is used to charge it through the charging component; in the second mode, the external microphone is detachably connected to the main body assembly, and the communication component is used to electrically connect to the external microphone through the charging component.

[0020] The earphone disclosed herein includes a communication component for electrically connecting to an external pickup device via the charging component, enabling the earphone to receive audio information picked up by the external pickup device through the charging component, thereby allowing the earphone to utilize the external pickup device and thus improving the earphone's adaptability. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the earphone in an embodiment of the present disclosure; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the headphone device in an embodiment of the present disclosure; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the earphone in an embodiment of the present disclosure; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the external pickup device in an embodiment of the present disclosure; Figure 5 This is a flowchart of one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0022] Reference numerals: 100, Body assembly; 110, First housing; 120, Second housing; 130, Connector; 210, Power supply; 220, Charging component; 230, Communication component; 231, Antenna; 240, Control component; 250, Sound-generating component; 260, Audio processing component; 270, Power management device; 271, Charging component; 272, Power supply component; 280, Switch; 310, Charging circuit; 320, Transmission circuit; 330, Power supply circuit; 400, External pickup device; 410, Pickup shell; 420, Second conductive structure; 430, Pickup structure; 440, Third adsorption component; 500, Charging box; 510, Box body; 520, First conductive structure; 530, Microcontroller (MCU); 540, Charging boost chip. Detailed Implementation

[0023] The technical solution of this disclosure will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0024] In the embodiments described in this disclosure, it should be noted that, unless otherwise stated and limited, the term "connection" should be interpreted broadly. For example, it can refer to an electrical connection or a connection between two internal components. It can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above term according to the specific circumstances.

[0025] It should be noted that the terms "first," "second," and "third" used in the embodiments of this disclosure are merely used to distinguish similar objects and do not represent a specific ordering of objects. It is understood that "first," "second," and "third" can be interchanged in a specific order or sequence where permitted. It should be understood that the objects distinguished by "first," "second," and "third" can be interchanged where appropriate so that the embodiments of this disclosure described herein can be implemented in orders other than those illustrated or described herein.

[0026] The following combination Figures 1 to 5 The headphones and headphone devices described in the embodiments of this disclosure will be described in detail.

[0027] In embodiments of this disclosure, the earphone includes: a main body assembly 100, a power supply 210, a charging component 220, and a communication component 230. The power supply 210 is disposed on the main body assembly 100; the charging component 220 is disposed on the main body assembly 100; and the communication component 230 is disposed on the main body assembly 100. In a first mode, the power supply 210 is used to charge via the charging component 220, thereby enabling the charging component 220 to charge the power supply 210. In a second mode, the communication component 230 is used to electrically connect to an external audio pickup device 400 via the charging component 220, thereby enabling the charging component 220 to also electrically connect to the external audio pickup device 400.

[0028] During use, when the earphones need to be charged, they can be in the first mode, such as... Figure 1 As shown, the earbuds can be placed inside the charging case 500, and the charging component 220 can be brought into contact with the first conductive structure 520 of the charging case 500, thereby enabling the earbuds to be charged through the charging component 220; here, the earbuds are in a charging state and cannot be used. When the earbuds do not need to be charged, they can be in a second mode, such as... Figure 2 As shown, when the charging component 220 is in an uncharged state, the second conductive structure 420 of the external pickup device 400 can be electrically connected to the charging component 220, thereby enabling the headphones to pick up sound through the external pickup device 400 and transmit the sound picked up by the external pickup device 400 to the electronic device that is communicating with the headphones through the communication component 230, thereby improving the adaptability of the headphones.

[0029] In related technologies, the microphone structure of headphones is generally located inside the headphones, resulting in poor adaptability. For example, the inventors have found that because the microphone structure is generally located inside the headphones, the distance between the microphone structure and the wearer is relatively large, thus affecting the microphone structure's ability to pick up or receive the wearer's voice. However, in the headphones disclosed herein, the communication component 230 is electrically connected to an external pickup device 400 via the charging component 220, allowing the headphones to receive audio information picked up by the external pickup device 400 through the charging component 220. This enables the headphones to utilize the external pickup device, thereby improving their adaptability. Simultaneously, since the external pickup device is located outside the headphones, the distance between the external pickup device and the wearer is shortened, thereby improving the external pickup device's ability to pick up or receive the wearer's voice. Furthermore, the communication component 230 can be electrically connected to the external pickup device 400 via the charging component 220, eliminating the need for a separate electrical connection structure for the external pickup device 400. This significantly simplifies the headphone structure and improves the utilization of hardware resources.

[0030] This disclosure also describes an earphone device, including: a main body assembly 100, a power supply 210, a charging component 220, a communication component 230, and an external microphone. The power supply 210 is disposed on the main body assembly 100; the charging component 220 is disposed on the main body assembly 100; the communication component 230 is disposed on the main body assembly 100; the external microphone is detachably connected to the main body assembly 100; in a first mode, the external microphone is detached from the main body assembly 100, and the power supply 210 is used to charge it via the charging component 220; in a second mode, the external microphone is detachably connected to the main body assembly 100, and the communication component 230 is used to electrically connect to the external microphone via the charging component 220.

[0031] During use, in the first mode, the external microphone is detached from the main body assembly 100. Here, the charging component 220 is not electrically connected to the second conductive structure 420 of the external microphone 400, and the power supply 210 can be charged through the charging component 220. Alternatively, the headphones may not be in a charging state. In the second mode, the external microphone is detachably connected to the main body assembly 100, and the communication component 230 is used to electrically connect to the external microphone 400 through the charging component 220. Here, the charging component 220 can be electrically connected to the second conductive structure 420 of the external microphone 400, allowing the headphones to pick up or receive sound information through the external microphone 400.

[0032] In this embodiment, the structure of the external pickup device 400 is not limited. For example, as Figure 3 As shown, the external sound pickup device 400 may include a pickup shell 410 and a second conductive structure 420. The second conductive structure 420 may be disposed on the pickup shell 410 by means of adhesive bonding, snap-fitting, welding, etc. The external sound pickup device 400 may also include a sound pickup structure 430; the sound pickup structure 430 may be a microphone or other structure capable of picking up sound. The sound pickup structure 430 is electrically connected to the second conductive structure 420. The pickup shell 410 may also have a sound pickup hole corresponding to the position of the sound pickup structure 430; thereby, the sound picked up by the sound pickup structure 430 through the sound pickup hole is transmitted to the communication component 230 of the earphone through the second conductive structure 420 and the charging component 220.

[0033] The material of the pickup shell 410 is not limited. For example, the pickup shell 410 can be made of lightweight, wear-resistant materials, such as high-strength plastics or aluminum alloys, to improve structural strength while reducing weight. The pickup shell 410 can be manufactured by injection molding or CNC machining processes to improve dimensional accuracy and appearance quality.

[0034] In some embodiments, the pickup structure 430 may employ a high-sensitivity microphone, which can effectively improve the clarity and quality of calls made by the electronic device through the headset. In other embodiments, the pickup structure 430 may be a low-noise electret condenser microphone.

[0035] The second conductive structure 420 can be a conductive pillar, conductive strip, conductive block, or other structure capable of conducting electricity.

[0036] The method by which the external pickup device is detachably connected to the main body assembly 100 is not limited. For example, the external pickup device and the main body assembly 100 can be detachably connected via a snap-fit ​​structure, a magnetic structure, or the like. As an example, the external pickup device is detachably connected to the first magnetic component of the earphone via a third magnetic component 440. The third magnetic component 440 can be attached to the pickup shell 410 by means of bonding, snap-fitting, welding, etc., and the third magnetic component 440 can be located on one side of the second conductive structure 420. The first magnetic component is attached to the main body assembly 100 by means of bonding, snap-fitting, welding, etc., and the first magnetic component can be located on one side of the charging component 220. The structures of the first and third magnetic components 440 are not limited, as long as the first and third magnetic components 440 can be magnetically connected. For example, both the first and third adsorption components 440 can be magnetic structures with opposite polarities. Here, the third adsorption component 440 can be a high-performance neodymium iron boron magnet to increase the adsorption force between the third adsorption component 440 and the corresponding first adsorption component on the earphone, ensuring a secure fixation of the external pickup device during use. Alternatively, one of the first and third adsorption components 440 may be magnetic, while the other may be made of iron.

[0037] In some embodiments, the external pickup device 400 may further include a miniature printed circuit board (PCB). During manufacturing, the pickup structure 430 can be soldered onto the miniature printed circuit board (PCB) using surface mount technology (SMT). Then, the miniature printed circuit board (PCB), the second conductive structure 420, and the third magnetic adsorption member 440 are mounted to the pickup housing 410. The pickup structure 430 can also undergo rigorous performance testing and calibration to improve its sound reception quality.

[0038] In some embodiments, during assembly and debugging, the manufactured components are assembled. First, the third magnetic adsorption component 440 is installed, then the micro printed circuit board (PCB) is fixed, and finally the pickup shell 410 is installed. After assembly, the magnetic adsorption performance of the third magnetic adsorption component 440, the charging and discharging performance of the power supply 210, and the sound pickup performance of the pickup structure 430 are comprehensively debugged to ensure normal operation. The sound acquisition effect of the pickup structure 430 in different environments is tested to achieve optimal performance.

[0039] In this embodiment, the type of headphones is not limited. For example, the headphones can be clip-on headphones. Or, for example, the headphones can be over-ear headphones.

[0040] In the embodiments disclosed herein, such as Figure 1As shown, the main body assembly 100 may include: a first housing 110, a second housing 120, and a connector 130. The second housing 120 is spaced apart from the first housing 110; the connector 130 can be connected to the first housing 110 and the second housing 120 respectively by means of bonding, welding, snap-fitting, etc.

[0041] The first housing 110 can be used to fit into the wearer's ear. The shape of the first housing 110 is not limited. For example, the first housing 110 can be a spherical, cylindrical, elliptical, or other shaped structure.

[0042] The second housing 120 can be used to fit into the wearer's ear or head. The shape of the second housing 120 is not limited. For example, the second housing 120 can be a spherical, cylindrical, elliptical, or other similar shape.

[0043] In some embodiments, the first housing 110 and the second housing 120 may be made of lightweight, skin-friendly plastic material, such as medical-grade silicone-coated polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic, to improve wearing comfort.

[0044] During manufacturing, the first housing 110 and the second housing 120 can be manufactured using a multi-step injection molding process. First, the internal plastic skeleton is injection molded, and then medical-grade silicone is coated on the surface to form a comfortable wearing surface. During the injection molding process, mounting positions for the charging component 220 and wiring channels for internal circuits such as the communication component 230 can be pre-reserved. The internal circuits can be constructed by soldering various electronic components onto a circuit board using SMT (Surface Mount Technology), and then the circuit board is installed inside the first housing 110 and / or the second housing 120, connecting it to the wiring of components such as the sound-generating component 250 and the communication component 230.

[0045] The structure of the connector 130 is not limited. For example, the connector can be strip-shaped. Or, for example, the connector can be tubular, columnar, etc. The material of the connector is not limited. For example, the material of the connector can be elastic rubber, silicone, etc., so that the deformation of the connector can easily allow the earphone to be worn in a suitable position on the wearer's ear.

[0046] In some embodiments, the connector 130 may be made of a lightweight, skin-friendly plastic material, such as medical-grade silicone-coated polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic, to improve wearing comfort.

[0047] In some embodiments, the connector 130 can be used to engage with the upper ear of the wearer; here, the earphone can be an ear-hook type. Of course, in other embodiments, the connector 130 can also be used to engage with the ear bone of the wearer; here, the earphone can also be a clip-on type.

[0048] The external pickup device can be detachably connected to the first housing 110, the second housing 120, or the connector 130 in the main body assembly 100.

[0049] In this embodiment, the power supply 210 is used to provide power to the headphones. The location of the power supply 210 is not limited. For example, in some embodiments, the power supply 210 may be located within the first housing 110. In other embodiments, the power supply 210 may be located within the second housing 120. Still in some embodiments, the power supply 210 may be located within the connector 130.

[0050] In some embodiments of this disclosure, in the second mode, the power supply 210 can also be used to power the external microphone 400 via the charging element 220. Of course, in other embodiments, the external microphone 400 may also have its own power supply structure.

[0051] In this embodiment of the present disclosure, the charging component 220 is used to charge the power supply 210. The shape of the charging component 220 is not limited. For example, the charging component 220 can be a block structure, a strip structure, etc.

[0052] As an example, the charging component 220 may include a POGO PIN, which may be made of a highly conductive metal material and treated with an anti-oxidation process to give the charging component 220 good electrical connectivity and durability.

[0053] The location of the charging component 220 is not limited. For example, in some embodiments, the charging component 220 may be disposed on the first housing 110. In other embodiments, the charging component 220 may be disposed on the second housing 120. In still other embodiments, the charging component 220 may be disposed on the connector 130.

[0054] As an example, the charging component 220 is disposed on the first housing 110. In the wearing state, the charging component 220 is located on the side of the first housing 110 closer to the wearer's mouth. By placing the charging component 220 on the side of the first housing 110 closer to the wearer's mouth, the distance between the external microphone 400 and the wearer's mouth can be reduced, thereby improving the effect of the earphone picking up or receiving sound through the external microphone 400. When the electronic device makes a call through the earphone and the external microphone 400, the call quality of the electronic device can also be improved. At the same time, by placing the charging component 220 on the side of the first housing 110 closer to the wearer's mouth, the wearer's ear can also avoid obstructing the sound collection of the external microphone 400.

[0055] As another example, the charging component 220 is disposed on the second housing 120. In the wearing state, the charging component 220 is located on the side of the second housing 120 closer to the wearer's mouth. By placing the charging component 220 on the side of the second housing 120 closer to the wearer's mouth, the distance between the external microphone 400 and the wearer's mouth can be reduced, thereby improving the effect of the earphone picking up or receiving sound through the external microphone 400. When the electronic device makes a call through the earphone and the external microphone 400, the call quality of the electronic device can also be improved. At the same time, by placing the charging component 220 on the side of the second housing 120 closer to the wearer's mouth, the wearer's ear can also prevent obstruction of the sound collection of the external microphone 400.

[0056] In this embodiment of the disclosure, the communication component 230 is used to transmit information between the headset and electronic devices such as mobile phones, computers, and tablets. For example, the headset can transmit the voice information picked up by the wearer to electronic devices such as mobile phones, computers, and tablets through the communication component 230. As another example, electronic devices such as mobile phones, computers, and tablets can transmit audio information to the sound-emitting component 250 of the headset through the communication component 230, thereby allowing the sound-emitting component 250 of the headset to play the audio information from the mobile phone, computer, tablet, and other electronic devices.

[0057] The structure of the communication component 230 is not limited. For example, the communication component 230 may include a wired interface component. Here, the main body component 100 may also be provided with an audio interface. The communication component 230 can transmit audio information with electronic devices such as mobile phones, computers, and tablets through the audio interface and data cable. As another example, the communication component 230 may include wireless communication structures such as Bluetooth, 2.4GHz proprietary radio frequency, and FM modulation.

[0058] In some embodiments, the communication component 230 may include an antenna 231.

[0059] The location of the communication component 230 is not limited. For example, in some embodiments, the communication component 230 may be disposed within the first housing 110. In other embodiments, the communication component 230 may be disposed within the second housing 120. In still other embodiments, the communication component 230 may be disposed within the connector 130.

[0060] In this embodiment, the earphone may further include a sound-generating component 250, which may be disposed within the first housing 110 by means of snap-fitting, adhesive bonding, or other methods; the structure of the sound-generating component 250 is not limited. For example, the sound-generating component 250 may be a speaker or other structure capable of emitting sound.

[0061] In some implementations of this disclosure, the earphone may further include a charging circuit 310 and a transmission circuit 320. The charging circuit 310 may be electrically connected to the charging component 220 and the power supply 210 by means of bonding, welding, or other methods; the transmission circuit 320 may be electrically connected to the communication component 230 and the charging component 220 by means of bonding, welding, or other methods; in a first mode, the charging circuit 310 is turned on and the transmission circuit 320 is turned off; in a second mode, the charging circuit 310 is turned off and the transmission circuit 320 is turned on.

[0062] In this implementation, the method of turning the charging circuit 310 on and off is not limited. For example, a first switch can be provided on the charging circuit 310, which can control the charging circuit 310 to turn on or off. The first switch can be a mechanical switch such as a push-button switch, toggle switch, or rotary switch. Here, the first switch is exposed, and the wearer can turn the charging circuit 310 on and off by operating the first switch. The first switch can also be a semiconductor electronic switch that can be controlled by an electrical signal.

[0063] In this implementation, the method of turning the transmission circuit 320 on and off is not limited. For example, a second switch can be provided on the transmission circuit 320, which can control the transmission circuit 320 to turn on or off. The second switch can be a mechanical switch such as a push-button switch, toggle switch, or rotary switch. Here, the second switch is exposed, and the wearer can turn the transmission circuit 320 on and off by operating the second switch. The second switch can also be a semiconductor electronic switch that can be controlled by an electrical signal.

[0064] In this implementation, a charging component 271 may be provided on the charging circuit 310; the function of the charging component 271 is not limited. For example, the charging component 271 can be used to adjust the voltage, current, etc. of the charging circuit 310, but this disclosure does not limit this. As an example, the charging component 271 is used to adjust the input voltage and current of the charging circuit 310 so that the input voltage and current flowing through the charging circuit 310 match the voltage and current of the power supply, thereby improving the safety of power supply charging.

[0065] In this implementation, an audio processing component 260 may be provided on the transmission circuit 320; the function of the audio processing component 260 is not limited. For example, the audio processing component 260 may be used to perform noise reduction, enhancement, amplification, echo processing, volume processing, signal decoding and digital-to-analog conversion processing, etc., on the audio information transmitted on the transmission circuit 320, but this disclosure does not limit it.

[0066] In this implementation, the earphone may further include a power supply circuit 330, which can be electrically connected to the transmission circuit 320 and the power supply 210 by means of bonding, welding or other methods; in the second mode, the power supply 210 can supply power to the external pickup device 400 through the power supply circuit 330, the transmission circuit 320 and the charging component 220.

[0067] The power supply circuit 330 may be equipped with a power supply component 272, which is used to reduce the power supply voltage. By adjusting the power supply voltage to match that of the external microphone 400, the power supply safety of the power supply 210 to the external microphone 400 is improved. The power supply component 272 can also be used to adjust the power supply current, thereby adjusting the power supply current to match that of the external microphone 400, further improving the safety of the power supply safety of the power supply 210 to the external microphone 400.

[0068] The method by which the power supply circuit 330 is turned on and off is not limited. For example, a third switch can be provided on the power supply circuit 330, which can control the power supply circuit 330 to be turned on or off. The third switch can be a mechanical switch such as a push-button switch, toggle switch, or rotary switch. Here, the third switch is exposed, and the wearer can turn the power supply circuit 330 on and off by operating the third switch. The third switch can also be a semiconductor electronic switch that can be controlled to be turned on or off by an electrical signal.

[0069] In this implementation, the headphones may further include a control component 240, which is used to control the operation of the headphones.

[0070] The structure of the control component 240 is not limited. For example, the control component 240 may include a programmable logic controller (PLC), a microcontroller (MCU), or other structures with control functions, and this disclosure does not limit this.

[0071] The control component 240 can be used to control the charging circuit 310 to be turned on or off; here, the charging circuit 310 may be equipped with a first switch that can be controlled to be turned on or off by an electrical signal. The control component 240 can control the charging circuit 310 to be turned on or off by controlling the first switch. Of course, the control component 240 may also choose not to control the charging circuit 310 to be turned on or off.

[0072] The control component 240 can be used to control the transmission circuit 320 to be turned on or off; here, the transmission circuit 320 may be equipped with a second switch that can be controlled to be turned on or off by an electrical signal. The control component 240 can control the transmission circuit 320 to be turned on or off by controlling the second switch. Of course, the control component 240 may also choose not to control the transmission circuit 320 to be turned on or off.

[0073] The control component 240 can be used to control the power supply circuit 330 to be turned on or off; here, the power supply circuit 330 may be equipped with a third switch that can be controlled to be turned on or off by an electrical signal. The control component 240 can control the power supply circuit 330 to be turned on or off by controlling the third switch. Of course, the control component 240 may also choose not to control the power supply circuit 330 to be turned on or off.

[0074] As an example, in the first mode, the control component 240 controls the charging circuit 310 to be turned on, the transmission circuit 320 to be turned off, and the power supply circuit 330 to be turned off, so that the power supply 210 can be charged through the charging component 220 and the transmission circuit 320. In the second mode, the control component 240 controls the charging circuit 310 to be turned off, controls the transmission circuit 320 to be turned on, and controls the power supply circuit 330 to be turned on, so that the communication component 230 can receive audio information from the external pickup device 400 through the transmission circuit 320 and the charging component 220. At the same time, the power supply 210 can also supply power to the external pickup device 400 through the power supply circuit 330, the transmission circuit 320, and the charging component 220. The control component can intelligently switch the working mode of the headphones or headphone device, thereby greatly improving the ease of use of the headphones or headphone device.

[0075] In this implementation, the earphone may further include a circuit board, which may be disposed in the first housing 110, the second housing 120, or the connector 130 of the body assembly 100 by means of bonding, adhesive bonding, welding, etc. For example, the circuit board may be disposed in the second housing 120.

[0076] The circuit board can be a multilayer printed circuit board (PCB) to improve the stable electrical connection between various circuits and functional structures.

[0077] The charging component 220 and the circuit board can be electrically connected via a conductive structure. Alternatively, one end of the charging component 220 can be directly mounted on the circuit board for electrical connection. The charging circuit 310, the transmission circuit 320, and the power supply circuit 330 can be housed within the circuit board. As an example, the transmission circuit 320 and the power supply circuit 330 can be housed within a conductive layer of the circuit board. The audio processing component 260, the control component 240, and the communication component 230 can be mounted on the circuit board via bonding, soldering, or other methods. Alternatively, the audio processing component 260, the control component 240, and the communication component 230 can be mounted on a chip, which is then mounted on the circuit board via bonding, soldering, or other methods. As an example, the control component 240 and the communication component 230 can be mounted on a single chip. In one application, the communication component 230 can be a Bluetooth wireless communication structure. The communication component 230 and the control component 240 can be disposed on the Bluetooth processing chip. The Bluetooth processing chip can be disposed on the circuit board by means of bonding, soldering, etc., but this disclosure does not limit it.

[0078] In this implementation, the headphones may further include a power management device 270, which can be mounted on the circuit board by means of bonding, soldering, or other methods. The power management device 270 may include the power supply component 272 and the charging component 271. The power management module not only improves the safe charging performance of the power supply 210 but also provides a stable power supply to the external pickup device, thereby improving the operational stability of the headphones or headphone device. Of course, in other embodiments, the power supply component 272 and the charging component 271 may also be separate, independent structures.

[0079] The power management device 270 can also have overcharge, over-discharge, and overcurrent protection functions, thereby improving the safety and lifespan of the power supply 210. For example, the power management device 270 can be a power management chip.

[0080] In this implementation, such as Figure 3 As shown, the headphones may further include: a switch 280, which can be mounted on the circuit board by means of bonding, welding, etc., and is electrically connected to the control component 240; the charging component 220 is used to be electrically connected to the charging circuit 310 and the transmission circuit 320 respectively through the switch 280; the control component 240 is used to control one of the charging circuit 310 and the transmission circuit 320 to be turned on and the other to be turned off through the switch 280; thereby greatly simplifying the structure of the headphones. Of course, in some other embodiments, the switch 280 may not be electrically connected to the control component 240, and the switch 280 may also be a physical switch that can be manually operated.

[0081] The structure of the switch 280 is not limited. For example, the switch 280 can be an analog switch chip, which can quickly and stably switch between the first mode and the second mode. In other embodiments, the first switch and the second switch can replace the switch 280.

[0082] During manufacturing, electronic components such as the switch 280 and power management device 270 can be soldered onto the circuit board using SMT technology. During soldering, the soldering temperature and time are strictly controlled to improve the soldering quality of each component. After soldering, the switch 280 undergoes functional testing to enhance the safety of the coordinated operation between the various components.

[0083] In some implementations of the embodiments of this disclosure, the earphone may further include: a control component 240, which may be disposed on the body component 100 by means of adhesive, snap-fit, threaded structure, etc.; the control component 240 is used to control the earphone to be in a first mode or a second mode, thereby enabling the earphone to automatically switch between the first mode and the second mode through the control component 240.

[0084] As an example, control component 240 may be mounted on a circuit board.

[0085] Of course, in other implementations, the headphones can also be switched between the first and second modes using mechanical operation keys.

[0086] The implementation of the control component 240 for controlling the headphones to be in a first mode or a second mode is not limited. For example, if the headphones include a switch 280, the control component 240 can control the switch 280 to turn on the charging circuit 310 and turn off the transmission circuit 320 to put the headphones in the first mode; the control component 240 can control the switch 280 to turn off the charging circuit 310 and turn on the transmission circuit 320 to put the headphones in the second mode. As another example, if the headphones include a first switch and a second switch, the control component 240 can control the first switch to turn on the charging circuit 310 and control the second switch to turn off the transmission circuit 320 to put the headphones in the first mode; the control component 240 can control the first switch to turn off the charging circuit 310 and control the second switch to turn on the transmission circuit 320 to put the headphones in the second mode.

[0087] The above implementation has already described the first switch, the second switch, the switching switch 280, the charging circuit 310, and the transmission circuit 320, and will not be repeated here.

[0088] In this implementation, under the first condition, the control component 240 controls the headphones to be in the second mode, so that the control component 240 can automatically control the headphones to be in the second mode based on the first condition; the control component can intelligently switch the working mode of the headphones or headphone device, thereby greatly improving the ease of use of the headphones or headphone device.

[0089] If the first condition is not met, the control component 240 can be used to control the headphones to be in a first mode.

[0090] The first condition is not limited. For example, the first condition may include the earphone receiving audio pickup request information from the electronic device. Here, the earphone can communicate with the external electronic device through the communication component 230, and the earphone's control component 240 can receive the audio pickup request information from the electronic device through the communication component 230. As an example, when the electronic device and the earphone are connected through the communication component 230, when the electronic device is making a voice call, the earphone receives the audio pickup request information from the electronic device. The control component 240 is used to control the earphone to be in a second mode, so that the electronic device can pick up or receive the wearer's audio information through the communication component 230, the charging component 220, and the external pickup device 400. The control component and the communication component 230 can intelligently switch the working mode of the earphone or earphone device without the need for manual operation by the user, thereby greatly improving the convenience of using the earphone or earphone device.

[0091] For example, the first condition may include the earphone being detachably connected to the external pickup device 400. Here, the charging component 220 is electrically connected to the external pickup device 400, and the charging component 220 cannot be used to charge the power supply 210. The control component 240 controls the earphone to be in a second mode, so that the communication component 230 is electrically connected to the external pickup device 400 through the charging component 220, thereby ensuring that the external pickup device 400 is always in a state where it can pick up or receive sound information.

[0092] Here, the implementation method by which the control component 240 determines that the headphones and the external pickup device 400 can be detachably connected is not limited. For example, the main body component 100 may have a detection component on one side of the charging component 220 that can detect the external pickup device 400. When the detection component detects the external pickup device 400, the control component 240 determines that the headphones and the external pickup device 400 can be detachably connected. The structure of the detection component is not limited. For example, the detection component can be a pressure sensor, a distance sensor, an infrared sensor, or other detection structures. By using the control component and the detection component, the operating mode of the headphones or headphone device can be intelligently switched without manual operation by the user, thereby greatly improving the ease of use of the headphones or headphone device.

[0093] For example, the first condition may include the headphones receiving a request from the electronic device to pick up audio and the headphones being detachably connected to the external pickup device 400.

[0094] Of course, in other embodiments, the headphones may also include control buttons disposed on the body component 100, the control buttons and the control component being electrically connected, and the wearer may also switch the control component to a first mode or a second mode by operating the control buttons.

[0095] In some implementations of this disclosure, the sound-generating component 250 can be disposed within the first housing 110 by means of adhesive bonding, snap-fitting, etc.; the power supply 210 can be disposed within the second housing 120 by means of adhesive bonding, snap-fitting, etc.; the charging component 220 is disposed in the second housing 120 to reduce the electrical connection distance between the charging component 220 and the power supply 210.

[0096] In this implementation, such as Figure 2 As shown, the charging component 220 can be disposed on the side of the second housing 120 away from the connector 130. Alternatively, in the wearing state, the charging component 220 can be located on the side of the second housing 120 closer to the wearer's mouth to reduce the distance between the external pickup device 400 and the wearer's mouth.

[0097] In this implementation, the headphones may further include a first pickup element and an audio processing component 260. The first pickup element can be disposed on the second housing 120 by means of snap-fit, bonding, welding, etc. The first pickup element is used to pick up ambient sounds; the audio processing component 260 can be disposed on the first housing 110 or the second housing 120 by means of snap-fit, bonding, welding, etc.; the audio processing component 260 is electrically connected to the first pickup element; the audio processing component 260 is used for noise reduction. The audio processing component 260 can pick up or receive the wearer's voice through an external pickup device 400, and the audio processing component 260 can also pick up or receive ambient sounds through the first pickup element, and achieve noise reduction by processing the ambient sounds and the wearer's voice.

[0098] Here, the first microphone can be located on the side of the second housing 120 closer to the connector 130. Alternatively, in the wearing state, the first microphone can be located on the side of the second housing 120 away from the wearer's mouth, to increase the distance between the first microphone and the wearer's mouth.

[0099] The structure of the first pickup element is not limited. For example, the first pickup element can be a microphone or other pickup structure capable of picking up or receiving sound information.

[0100] In this implementation, the earphone may further include a second pickup element, which may be disposed on the second housing 120 by means of snap-fitting, bonding, welding, etc.; the second pickup element may be used to pick up the wearer's voice.

[0101] The second microphone can be located on the side away from the connector 130; or, in the wearing state, the second microphone can be located on the side of the second housing 120 closer to the wearer's mouth, so as to reduce the distance between the second microphone and the wearer's mouth.

[0102] In the first mode, the audio processing component 260 is electrically connected to the second pickup element. Here, the charging component 220 is not electrically connected to the external pickup device 400. The power supply 210 can be in a charging state or not in a charging state through the charging component 220. When the headphones are not charging, the headphones can pick up the wearer's voice through the second pickup element so that the headphones can pick up the wearer's voice through the second pickup element even without the external pickup device 400.

[0103] In the second mode, the audio processing component 260 is disconnected from the second pickup element. Here, the communication component 230 can be electrically connected to the external pickup device 400 through the charging component 220. Thus, in the second mode, the headphones can pick up or receive the wearer's voice through the external pickup device 400. The audio processing component 260 can be used to connect to the external pickup device 400 through the charging component 220 and perform noise reduction processing on the wearer's voice picked up or received by the external pickup device 400.

[0104] The structure of the second pickup element is not limited. For example, the second pickup element can be a microphone or other pickup structure capable of picking up or receiving sound information.

[0105] Of course, the headphones may also not include at least one of the second pickup element and the first pickup element.

[0106] In some implementations of this disclosure, the earphone may further include a first adsorption component, which may be disposed on the body assembly 100 by means of bonding, snapping, welding, etc., and disposed adjacent to the charging component 220; the first adsorption component is used to adsorb and connect with the second adsorption component of the charging case 500, and the first adsorption component is also used to adsorb and connect with the third adsorption component 440 of the external pickup device 400.

[0107] The first adsorption member is used to adsorb and connect with the second adsorption member of the charging case 500 to ensure the relative positional relationship between the earphone and the charging case 500, thereby ensuring a reliable electrical connection between the earphone's charging component 220 and the first conductive structure 520 of the charging case 500, so as to achieve reliable and stable charging of the earphone.

[0108] The structure of the charging case 500 is not limited. For example, such as Figure 3 As shown, the charging case 500 may include a case body 510, and the first conductive structure 520 may be disposed on the case body 510 by means of bonding, snap-fitting, welding, etc. The charging case 500 may also include a microcontroller (MCU) 530 and a charging boost chip 540; the charging case 500 can stably and safely charge the earphones through the microcontroller (MCU) 530, the charging boost chip 540 and the first conductive structure 520.

[0109] The second adsorption element can be attached to the housing 510 by means of bonding, snap-fitting, welding, etc. The structure of the first and second adsorption elements is not limited, as long as they can be adsorbed and connected. For example, both the first and second adsorption elements can be magnetic structures with opposite polarities. Another example is that one of the first and second adsorption elements is magnetic, and the other is made of iron.

[0110] The first adsorption element is also used to adsorb and connect with the third adsorption element 440 of the external sound pickup device 400, which can ensure the relative positional relationship between the external sound pickup device and the earphone, thereby ensuring a reliable electrical connection between the earphone charging element 220 and the second conductive structure 420 of the external sound pickup device 400, so as to realize that the earphone can reliably pick up or receive sound through the external sound pickup device 400.

[0111] The structures of the first and third adsorption elements 440 are not limited, as long as they can adsorb and connect. For example, both the first and third adsorption elements 440 can be magnetic structures with opposite polarities. Another example is that one of the first and third adsorption elements 440 is magnetic, while the other is made of iron.

[0112] In this implementation, the number of charging components 220 is not limited. For example, such as Figure 3 As shown, the number of charging components 220 can be two, and the two charging components 220 are arranged at intervals. The first adsorption component can be located between the two charging components 220.

[0113] Here, the number of first conductive structures 520 can also be two, and the number of second conductive structures 420 can also be two. The second adsorption element can be located between the two first conductive structures 520, and the third adsorption element 440 can be located between the two second conductive structures 420.

[0114] By positioning the first adsorption element between the two charging elements 220, both charging elements 220 can be stably and uniformly electrically connected to the two first conductive structures 520 or the two second conductive structures 420.

[0115] In one embodiment, such as Figure 5 As shown, the electronic device can be a mobile phone. The mobile phone and the headset are electrically connected via a communication component 230. When the headset's control component 240 receives a call request from the mobile phone via the communication component 230, the control component controls the transmission circuit to turn on, the charging circuit to turn off, and the power supply circuit to turn on. An audio signal from an external microphone is input to the headset, which then transmits the audio signal to the mobile phone via the communication component. The mobile phone completes the call through the external microphone. When the headset's control component 240 does not receive a call request from the mobile phone via the communication component 230, the control component controls the transmission circuit to turn off and the charging circuit to turn on, and the headset enters a charging standby state.

[0116] In some embodiments, during assembly and debugging, the manufactured headphone components are assembled. First, the circuit board containing electronic components is connected and fixed to the sound-generating component 250, connector 130, etc., and then a silicone shell is placed over it to complete the overall assembly of the headphone. The headphone is functionally debugged, and the charging performance of the charging component 220 is tested to ensure stable charging. The functions of the switch 280, charging circuit 310, and transmission circuit 320 are tested to ensure that the charging and external microphone 400 functions can switch correctly when the external microphone 400 is connected or disconnected. Simultaneously, the functions of the headphone's communication component 230 and audio processing component 260 are tested to ensure that the overall performance of the headphone meets design requirements.

[0117] In some embodiments, during charging, when the earphones need charging, they are placed in the charging case 500. The first conductive structure 520 in the charging case 500 contacts the charging component 220 of the earphones, and the charging device begins charging the earphone power supply 210. At this time, the external microphone 400 does not need to be attached to the earphones, and the earphones are in a charging state. During call use, when the user needs to make a call, the external microphone 400 is taken out from the storage compartment and attached to the designated position on the earphones. The earphones detect the call status and automatically switch the charging component 220 to a second mode where it is electrically connected to the external microphone 400 via the charging circuit 310. When the user starts a call, the external microphone 400 collects the sound signal, which is then processed and transmitted through the earphones to the connected mobile device or electronic device for clear communication. Storage process: After the call ends, the external microphone 400 is removed from the earphones and stored properly. The earphones can continue to be charged using the charging component 220 or placed aside for later use.

[0118] The specific technical features described in the specific embodiments can be combined in any suitable manner without contradiction. For example, different combinations of specific technical features can form different embodiments and technical solutions. To avoid unnecessary repetition, the various possible combinations of specific technical features in the embodiments of this disclosure will not be described separately.

[0119] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of this disclosure, but the scope of protection of this disclosure is not limited thereto. Any variations or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the scope of the technology disclosed in this disclosure should be included within the scope of protection of this disclosure. Therefore, the scope of protection of this disclosure should be determined by the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. An earphone, characterized in that, include: Ontology components; The power supply is located in the main body component; A charging component is disposed on the main body assembly; A communication component is provided on the main body component; In the first mode, the power source is used to charge the device. In the second mode, the communication component is used to electrically connect to an external pickup device via the charging component.

2. The earphone according to claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: A control component is disposed on the main body component; the control component is used to control the earphone to be in a first mode or a second mode.

3. The earphone according to claim 2, characterized in that, Under the condition that the first condition is met, the control component is used to control the headphones to be in the second mode; Wherein, the first condition includes the earphone receiving a request for audio pickup from an electronic device; and / or, the first condition includes the earphone being detachably connected to an external pickup device.

4. The earphone according to claim 1, characterized in that, The body component includes: First shell; The second housing is spaced apart from the first housing; the power supply is located inside the first housing or the second housing. The connector is connected to the first housing and the second housing respectively; So these headphones also include: A sound-generating component is disposed within the first housing; The charging component is disposed in the first housing, and in the wearing state, the charging component is located on the side of the first housing closer to the wearer's mouth; or, the charging component is disposed in the second housing, and in the wearing state, the charging component is located on the side of the second housing closer to the wearer's mouth.

5. The earphone according to claim 1, characterized in that, The body component includes: First shell; The second housing is disposed at a distance from the first housing; The connector is connected to the first housing and the second housing respectively; So these headphones also include: A sound-generating component is disposed within the first housing; The power source is disposed within the second housing; the charging component is disposed within the second housing.

6. The earphone according to claim 5, characterized in that, The charging component is located on the side of the second housing away from the connector; or... When worn, the charging component is located on the side of the second housing closer to the wearer's mouth.

7. The earphone according to claim 5, characterized in that, Also includes: The first pickup element is disposed in the second housing; The first microphone is located on the side of the second housing closer to the connector; or, in the wearing state, the first microphone is located on the side of the second housing away from the wearer's mouth; the first microphone is used to pick up sounds from the external environment; An audio processing component is disposed in the first housing or the second housing; the audio processing component is electrically connected to the first pickup element; the audio processing component is used for noise reduction.

8. The earphone according to claim 7, characterized in that, Also includes: A second microphone is disposed on the second housing; the second microphone is located on the side away from the connector; or, in the wearing state, the second microphone is located on the side of the second housing closer to the wearer's mouth; the second microphone is used to pick up the wearer's voice; In the first mode, the audio processing component is electrically connected to the second pickup element; in the second mode, the audio processing component is electrically disconnected from the second pickup element, and the audio processing component is used to be electrically connected to an external pickup device through the charging component.

9. The earphone according to claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: The first adsorption element is disposed on the main body assembly and adjacent to the charging element; The first adsorption component is used to adsorb and connect with the second adsorption component of the charging box, and the first adsorption component is also used to adsorb and connect with the third adsorption component of the external pickup device.

10. The earphone according to claim 9, characterized in that, The number of charging components is two, and the two charging components are arranged at an interval, with the first adsorption component located between the two charging components.

11. The earphone according to claim 1, characterized in that, In the second mode, the power supply is also used to power an external pickup device through the charging element.

12. The headphones according to any one of claims 1 to 11, characterized in that, Also includes: A charging circuit is electrically connected to both the charging component and the power source. The charging circuit is equipped with a charging component; The transmission circuit is electrically connected to both the communication component and the charging component. The transmission circuit is equipped with an audio processing component; In the first mode, the charging circuit is turned on and the transmission circuit is turned off; In the second mode, the charging circuit is disconnected and the transmission circuit is turned on.

13. The earphone according to claim 12, characterized in that, Also includes: The power supply circuit is electrically connected to both the transmission circuit and the power source. The power supply circuit is equipped with a power supply component, which is used to reduce the power supply voltage.

14. The earphone according to claim 13, characterized in that, Also includes: Control components are used to control the power supply circuit to be turned on or off; In the first mode, the control component controls the power supply circuit to disconnect; In the second mode, the control component controls the power supply circuit to turn on.

15. The earphone according to claim 13, characterized in that, Also includes: Control components are used to control the power supply circuit to be turned on or off; A circuit board is disposed on the main body assembly; The charging component is electrically connected to the circuit board; The charging circuit, the transmission circuit, and the power supply circuit are disposed within the circuit board; the audio processing component, the control component, and the communication component are disposed within the circuit board; A power management device is disposed on the circuit board; the power management device includes the power supply component and the charging component; A switching switch is disposed on the circuit board and electrically connected to the control component; the charging component is used to be electrically connected to the charging circuit and the transmission circuit respectively via the switching switch.

16. A headphone device, characterized in that, include: Ontology components; The power supply is located in the main body component; A charging component is disposed on the main body assembly; A communication component is provided on the main body component; An external pickup device for detachably connecting to the main body assembly; In the first mode, the external microphone is detached from the main body assembly, and the power supply is used to charge it through the charging component; in the second mode, the external microphone is detachably connected to the main body assembly, and the communication component is used to electrically connect to the external microphone through the charging component.

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