Audio device

The acoustic device addresses the issues of blocked ear canals and discomfort in binaural recording devices by using a curved frame to position the microphone outside the ear canal, enabling clear hearing of surroundings and improved comfort and fit.

JP7681890B2Active Publication Date: 2025-05-23KLEPSYDRA CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
JP2021060404
Authority / Receiving Office
JP · JP
Patent Type
Patents
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2021-03-31
Publication Date
2025-05-23
Estimated Expiration
2041-03-31

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing binaural recording devices that insert into the ear canal block the ear canal, making it difficult for users to hear surrounding sounds, and can be uncomfortable due to varying ear canal diameters and weak earpiece retention.

Method used

An acoustic device with a curved frame that clamps the auricle from both sides, positioning a microphone on the front side of the concha cavity outside the ear canal, allowing for clear hearing of surroundings and improved comfort and fit.

Benefits of technology

The device allows users to clearly hear surrounding sounds without blocking the ear canal, provides a comfortable fit regardless of ear canal diameter, and maintains secure attachment during user movements.

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Abstract

To provide an acoustic device that can be properly worn on the ear.SOLUTION: An acoustic device that can be worn by a user includes a frame including a curved portion that curves from the front surface of the auricle to the back surface of the auricle so as to pass through at least one of the helix and the ear lobe in a state in which the acoustic device is worn by the user, and sandwiching the auricle from the front side and the back side of the auricle, and a microphone provided in the frame on the front side of the concha cavity.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1
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Claims

1. 1. A user-wearable audio device, comprising: a frame having a curved portion that curves from a front side of the auricle to a back side of the auricle so as to pass outside at least one of the helix and the earlobe when the acoustic device is worn by a user, the frame clamping the auricle from the front side and the back side of the auricle; A microphone is provided on the frame at a position on the front side of the cavity of the concha; Equipped with the frame holds the cavity of the concha between an area near an end of the front side of the auricle and an area near an end of the back side of the auricle, on the inside of the curved portion; sound equipment.

2. The microphone is positioned facing away from the direction toward the concha.

2. An acoustic device according to claim 1.

3. The microphone is provided detachably.

3. An acoustic device according to claim 1 or 2.

4. The audio device further comprises a speaker. An acoustic device according to any one of claims 1 to 3.

5. the speaker is provided on the frame at a position on the front side of the auricle when the acoustic device is attached to the auricle of a user; 5. An acoustic device according to claim 4.

6. The speaker is provided detachably.

6. An acoustic device according to claim 4 or 5.

7. the frame is made of an elastic body, and holds the auricle by a restoring force generated when the curved portion is deformed in a direction in which the curve widens; An acoustic device according to any one of claims 1 to 6.

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