Data processing method for a wireless headphone, corresponding wireless headphone and computer program product
By employing a dongle device to establish a lower latency connection and bypass speaker signals, wireless headphones can operate as high-fidelity microphones, addressing latency issues and enhancing real-time audio performance.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- WO · WO
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-10-10
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-16
AI Technical Summary
Existing wireless headphones, particularly those using Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) connections, suffer from high latency issues when used as wireless microphones, making them unsuitable for real-time audio applications like live streaming or performance scenarios.
Implement a data processing method for wireless headphones to operate in a wireless microphone mode using a dongle device that establishes a higher latency wireless connection, bypassing speaker signals, and transmitting audio signals directly to a user device for real-time audio capture and transmission.
Enables wireless headphones to function as high-fidelity wireless microphones without dedicated equipment, reducing latency and ensuring seamless audio signal collection and transmission.
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DATA PROCESSING METHOD FOR A WIRELESS HEADPHONE, CORRESPONDING WIRELESS HEADPHONE AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCTTECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The present disclosure relates to data processing technology, and more particularly, to a data processing method for a wireless headphone, corresponding wireless headphone and computer program product.BACKGROUND
[0002] In recent years, the proliferation of digital content creation has led to an increased demand for audio recording devices. As more individuals engage in activities such as live streaming, singing, and video production, the need for high-quality microphones has become paramount, and the integration of wireless technologies has made wireless microphones increasingly popular among consumers.
[0003] Wireless microphones consist of two primary components: a transmitter and a receiver. The transmitter is typically equipped with a microphone, which captures audio signals and transmits them wirelessly to the receiver. The convenience of wireless microphones allows users to move freely without being tethered to a recording device, making them particularly attractive for dynamic environments such as live performances or on-the-go content creation.
[0004] Despite the advantages of wireless microphones, many users do not possess dedicated microphone equipment. Traditionally, microphones have been standalone devices, often requiring users to invest in specialized equipment to achieve optimal audio quality.
[0005] Therefore, a data processing method is needed to realize the function of wireless microphone without dedicated wireless microphone equipment.SUMMARY
[0006] The embodiments of the present disclosure provide a solution for using a true wireless stereo (TWS) headphone as a wireless microphone device, which uses a dongle device plugged into a user device to support real-time data transmission between the TWS headphone and the user device.
[0007] According to one or more aspects of the present disclosure, there is provided a data processing method for a wireless headphone, wherein the wireless headphone has at least one microphone and at least one speaker, the method comprising: in response to an operating mode of the wireless headphone set as a wireless microphone mode different from a wireless headphone mode, using one or more microphone of the at least one microphone to collect an audio signal; transmitting the collected audio signal to a user device through a first wireless connection with a dongle device in the wireless microphone mode, the dongle device being plugged into the user device, wherein the first wireless connection has lower transmission latency than that of a second wireless connection between the wireless headphone and the user device in the wireless headphone mode; receiving, in the wireless microphone mode, from the user device through the first wireless connection with the dongle device, a speaker signal corresponding to the audio signal, and bypassing the speaker signal.
[0008] According to one or more aspects of the present disclosure, there is provided a data processing method for a wireless headphone, wherein the wireless headphone has at least one earbud, and each earbud has at least one microphone and at least one speaker, the method comprising for each earbud of the at least one earbud: in response to an operating mode of the wireless headphone set as a wireless microphone mode different from a wireless headphone mode, using one or more microphone of the earbud to collect an audio signal; transmitting the collected audio signal to a user device through a first wireless connection with a dongle device in the wireless microphone mode, the dongle device being plugged into the user device, wherein the first wireless connection has lower transmission latency than that of a second wireless connection between the wireless headphone and the user device in the wireless headphone mode; receiving, in the wireless microphone mode, from the user device through the first wireless connection with the dongle device, a speaker signal corresponding to the audio signal, and bypassing the speaker signal.
[0009] According to one or more aspects of the present disclosure, there is provided a wireless headphone, wherein the wireless headphone has at least one microphone and at least one speaker, the wireless headphone being configured to: in response to an operating mode of the wireless headphone set as a wireless microphone mode different from a wireless headphone mode, use one or more microphone of the at least one microphone to collect an audio signal; transmit the collected audio signal to a user device through a first wireless connection with a dongle device in the wireless microphone mode, the dongle device being plugged into the user device, wherein the first wireless connection has lower transmission latency than that of a second wireless connection between the wireless headphone and the user device in the wireless headphone mode; receive, in the wireless microphone mode, from the user device through the first wireless connection with the dongle device, a speaker signal corresponding to the audio signal, and bypassing the speaker signal.
[0010] According to one or more aspects of the present disclosure, there is provided a wireless headphone, wherein the wireless headphone has at least one earbud, and each earbud has at least one microphone and at least one speaker, each earbud of the at least one earbud being configured to: in response to an operating mode of the wireless headphone set as a wireless microphone mode different from a wireless headphone mode, use one or more microphone of the earbud to collect an audio signal; transmit the collected audio signal to a user device through a first wireless connection with a dongle device in the wireless microphone mode, the dongle device being plugged into the user device, wherein the first wireless connection has lower transmission latency than that of a second wireless connection between the wireless headphone and the user device in the wireless headphone mode; receive, in the wireless microphone mode, from the user device through the first wireless connection with the dongle device, a speaker signal corresponding to the audio signal, and bypassing the speaker signal.
[0011] According to one or more aspects of the present disclosure, there is provided a computer program product stored on a computer-readable storage medium and comprising computer instructions which, when executed by a processor, cause the processor to perform the data processing method of the present disclosure.
[0012] According to one or more aspects of the present disclosure, there is provided a computer-readable storage medium having stored thereon computer-executable instructions, which, when executed by a processor, cause the processor to perform the data processing method of the present disclosure.
[0013] In the present disclosure, a wireless headphone will operate as a wireless microphone when the operating mode of the wireless headphone is set as a wireless microphone mode. Specifically, when operating in the wireless microphone mode, the wireless headphone may transmit the audio signal collected with its one or more microphone to the user device through a first wireless connection with a dongle device, which has been plugged into the user device, wherein the first wireless connection has lower transmission latency than that of a second wireless connection between the wireless headphone and the user device in the wireless headphone mode. For any speaker signal received from the user device, in the wireless microphone mode, the wireless headphone will bypass the speaker signal, and perform signal collection and transmission only. Therefore, the wireless headphone is able to realize the function of wireless microphone without dedicated wireless microphone equipment, and perform a real-time audio signal collection and transmission with high fidelity to the user device when operating as a wireless microphone.BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0014] These and / or other aspects, features and advantages of the present disclosure will become more definite and easier to understand from the following description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which:
[0015] FIG. 1 shows a flow chart of a data processing method according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure;
[0016] FIG. 2A shows a schematic diagram of the interaction among a user, a user device and a wireless headphone in a data processing method according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure;
[0017] FIG. 2B shows a schematic diagram of the interaction among a user, a user device and a wireless headphone in a data processing method according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure;
[0018] FIG. 3 shows a schematic flow chart of a data processing method according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure;
[0019] FIG. 4 shows a schematic flow chart of a data processing method according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure;
[0020] FIG. 5 shows a wireless headphone according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure; and
[0021] FIG. 6 shows a wireless headphone according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure.DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0022] The present disclosure will be described in detail below with reference to exemplary embodiments thereof. However, the present disclosure is not limited to the embodiments described herein, and it can be implemented in many different forms. The described embodiments are only used to make this disclosure thorough and complete, and fully convey the concept of the disclosure to those skilled in the art. Features of the described embodiments may be combined or substituted with each other unless explicitly excluded or should be excluded according to the context.
[0023] Unless otherwise defined, technical terms or scientific terms used in this disclosure shall have their ordinary meanings as understood by people with ordinary skills in the field to which this disclosure belongs. The terms “first” , “second” and the like used in this disclosure do not indicate any order, quantity or importance, but are only used to distinguish different components.
[0024] In order to realize the function of wireless microphone without dedicated wireless microphone equipment, considering that many of consumers own wireless TWS earbuds or headphones, which are often equipped with built-in microphones, and the TWS headphones are widely used for various applications, including phone calls, video conferencing, and casual listening, the present disclosure proposes to leverage the TWS headphones as microphone devices, thus presenting a practical solution for users seeking to minimize their equipment costs while maximizing functionality.
[0025] However, a significant challenge arises when attempting to utilize TWS headphones as wireless microphones. When operating in conventional Bluetooth mode, for example, a Bluetooth mode that the headphone is configured by default with relatively low version of Bluetooth connection, like a BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) connection to achieve low energy consumption, these TWS headphones typically experience latency issues. Specifically, current iterations of Bluetooth, particularly versions prior to 5.0, typically exhibit higher latency characteristics. Such delays create a significant gap between speaker and listener, leading to disjointed communication and suboptimal performance levels. Such latency is unacceptable for real-time audio applications, where synchronization between audio input and output is critical. For instance, in live streaming or performance scenarios, any noticeable delay can disrupt the user’s experience and diminish the quality of the content being produced.
[0026] To address the latency problem inherent in conventional Bluetooth connection when utilizing TWS headphones as wireless microphones, the present disclosure proposes to adopt different wireless connection for different operating modes of the wireless headphone. As the latency reduction is critical for applications requiring real-time audio feedback, for example the application of the wireless headphone as the wireless microphone, the wireless microphone mode may operate on a wireless connection with lower transmission latency than the default wireless headphone mode. For example, as the default wireless headphone mode of the TWS headphone often adopts a Bluetooth connection such as a BLE connection, a higher version of Bluetooth connection may be adopted for the wireless microphone mode. Specifically, a wireless connection with lower transmission latency may be adopted for the wireless microphone mode using a dongle device to relay the data transmission. By utilizing the dongle device, TWS headphones can be connected to the user device through a wireless connection with lower transmission latency. The dongle device can act as an intermediary device that captures audio signals from the TWS headphones and transmits them to the connected device with minimal delay. This configuration not only enhances the usability of TWS headphones as wireless microphones but also allows users to leverage their existing audio equipment without the need for additional investment in specialized microphones.
[0027] Therefore, in the present disclosure, there is provided a data processing method for a wireless headphone, wherein a wireless headphone will operate as a wireless microphone when the operating mode of the wireless headphone is set as a wireless microphone mode. Specifically, when operating in the wireless microphone mode, the wireless headphone may transmit the audio signal collected with its one or more microphone to the user device through a first wireless connection with a dongle device, which has been plugged into the user device, wherein the first wireless connection has lower transmission latency than that of a second wireless connection between the wireless headphone and the user device in the wireless headphone mode. For any speaker signal received from the user device, in the wireless microphone mode, the wireless headphone will bypass the speaker signal, and perform signal collection and transmission only. Therefore, the wireless headphone is able to realize the function of wireless microphone without dedicated wireless microphone equipment, and perform a real-time audio signal collection and transmission with high fidelity to the user device when operating as a wireless microphone.
[0028] FIG. 1 shows a flow chart of a data processing method 100 according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 2A shows a schematic diagram of the interaction among a user, a user device and a wireless headphone in a data processing method according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 2B shows another schematic diagram of the interaction among a user, a user device and a wireless headphone in a data processing method according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 3 shows a schematic flow chart of a data processing method according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure.
[0029] In an example embodiment, the data processing method 100 of the present disclosure as shown in FIG. 1 may be implemented by a wireless headphone, for example, the wireless headphone as presented below with reference to FIG. 5.
[0030] As shown in FIG. 1, in step S102, in response to an operating mode of the wireless headphone set as a wireless microphone mode different from a wireless headphone mode, one or more microphone of the at least one microphone is used to collect an audio signal.
[0031] In the present disclosure, the wireless headphone can be configured with different operating modes for different applications, wherein different wireless connections may be adopted to realize respective data transmission for respective application. Specifically, each operational mode may be optimized for specific functionalities, allowing the headphones to adapt seamlessly to varying environments and user needs. By integrating advanced wireless connection options, the wireless headphone of the present disclosure may facilitate efficient data transmission across distinct applications, ensuring high-quality audio and communication.
[0032] In the present disclosure, the wireless headphone can switch to function as a wireless microphone when instructed. Optionally, the operating mode of the wireless headphone may be managed by the user of the wireless headphone.
[0033] In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the operational modes of wireless headphones can be efficiently managed by users through their corresponding applications on user devices, providing an intuitive interface for customization, wherein the dedicated application may provide users with necessary tools to configure their TWS headphones for use as microphones.
[0034] For instance, as shown in FIG. 2A, user 202 has the ability to make mode setting for wireless headphone 206 to function in a wireless microphone mode via a dedicated application on the user device 204 (such as smartphone, tablet or computer) . This enhances the versatility of the headphones, allowing for seamless transitions between audio listening and audio input capabilities, thus catering to various user needs in different environments.
[0035] Therefore, in one or more example embodiments, the data processing method of the present disclosure may further comprise: receiving a configuration signal from the user device, indicating that the operating mode of the wireless headphone is set as the wireless microphone mode through an application for the wireless headphone; setting the operating mode of the wireless headphone as the wireless microphone mode in response to the configuration signal.
[0036] Optionally, when the user has made a mode setting to set the operating mode of the wireless headphone as the wireless microphone mode through a dedicated application on the user device, a configuration signal indicating the mode setting may be sent to the wireless headphone immediately. Therefore, upon the configuration signal, the operating mode of the wireless headphone may be switched to the wireless microphone mode as indicated.
[0037] Additionally or alternatively, the operational mode may also be activated directly by the user through a physical control integrated into the wireless headphone, as shown in FIG. 2B. Therefore, the user 212 in FIG. 2B may make mode setting directly on wireless headphone 216, to set the operating mode of the wireless headphone 216, for example as the wireless microphone mode, for the wireless headphone 216 to collect audio signals from the user 212 and transmit to user device 214. The physical control may include utilizing a button or graphical interface on the wireless headphone, thereby enabling a more tactile and immediate interaction with the device. The way of setting the operating mode of the wireless headphone of the present disclosure is not limited to those described above.
[0038] After setting to the wireless microphone mode, the wireless headphone may start to function as a wireless microphone, for which a first step is to collect an audio signal, for example from the user 202 as shown in FIG. 2A, or from the user 212 as shown in FIG. 2B.
[0039] In one or more example embodiments, using the one or more microphone of the at least one microphone to collect the audio signal may comprise: selecting one or more microphone from the at least one microphone to collect the audio signal, based on a way a user of the wireless headphone uses the wireless headphone as a wireless microphone.
[0040] As the wireless headphone may be equipped with several microphones to pick up audio signals in different directions, when using the wireless headphone as the wireless microphone, specific microphones within the headphones may be chosen to be utilized for signal collection. Optionally, the specific microphones may be intricately determined by the manner in which the user engages the wireless headphone.
[0041] For instance, when a user holds the wireless headphones in a manner akin to a traditional microphone -positioning the headphone close to their mouth to input audio signals -the system can automatically activate the microphone located at the top of the headphones, which is optimally designed for capturing clear voice inputs. Additionally, if the user opts to wear the headphones in a standard fashion, the microphone situated closer to the user’s mouth may be favored for capturing an audio signal. Furthermore, scenarios such as indoor or outdoor environments may also influence microphone selection, where noise-canceling capabilities of specific microphones may be harnessed based on the user’s context.
[0042] By selecting one or more microphone to collect the audio signal based on the way the user uses the wireless headphone as a wireless microphone, the present disclosure may present a significant opportunity to enhance the quality and clarity of audio signal collection. By strategically choosing microphones that are optimally positioned according to the user’s behaviors and environmental context, the listening experience can be improved.
[0043] In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the collected audio signal may not receive any process with any noise cancelation algorithm for high fidelity purpose, and may be transmitted directly from the headphone. In another embodiment of the present disclosure, the collected audio signal may be processed using highly sophisticated human voice restoration noise reduction algorithms, which are specifically designed to enhance the clarity and intelligibility of vocal recordings by mitigating undesired background noise and artifacts that can detract from the listener’s experience.
[0044] In step S104, the collected audio signal is transmitted to a user device through a first wireless connection with a dongle device in the wireless microphone mode, the dongle device being plugged into the user device, wherein the first wireless connection has lower transmission latency than that of a second wireless connection between the wireless headphone and the user device in the wireless headphone mode.
[0045] As mentioned above, to address the latency problem inherent in conventional Bluetooth connection, the present disclosure proposes to adopt different wireless connection for different operating modes of the wireless headphone, and specifically, a wireless connection with lower transmission latency may be adopted for the wireless microphone mode using a dongle device to relay the data transmission. The dongle device, which is designed for easy integration, may be simply plugged into the user device, such as a computer or a smartphone, thereby facilitating an efficient communication channel.
[0046] As shown in FIG. 3, the wireless headphone 302 can be connected directly to the dongle device 304 through a first wireless connection, and the dongle has been plugged into the user device 306. Therefore, the wireless headphone 302 can perform data transmission with the user device 306 through a robust first wireless connection established via the dongle device 304. This ensures that audio signal is conveyed smoothly and reliably, leveraging the capabilities of the dongle to bridge the gap between the wireless headphone 302 and the user device 306.
[0047] In one or more example embodiments, the first wireless connection may be a Bluetooth connection of a version higher than that of the second wireless connection.
[0048] Optionally, as the latency reduction is critical for applications requiring real-time audio feedback, for example the application of the wireless headphone as the wireless microphone, the wireless microphone mode may operate on a wireless connection with lower transmission latency than the default wireless headphone mode. For example, as the default wireless headphone mode of the TWS headphone often adopts a Bluetooth connection such as a BLE connection, a higher version of Bluetooth connection may be adopted for the wireless microphone mode.
[0049] Besides, it should be understood that in the present disclosure, other first wireless connections may also be adopted. For example, for achieving better data transmission, a wireless connection with proprietary transmission protocol may also be adopted for the wireless microphone mode of the wireless headphone.
[0050] In one or more example embodiments, transmitting the collected audio signal to the user device through the first wireless connection with the dongle device in the wireless microphone mode may comprise: sampling the collected audio signal with a predetermined sampling rate; transmitting the sampled audio signal to the dongle device through the first wireless connection, to input the sampled audio signal to the user device.
[0051] Optionally, before transmitting, the collected audio signal may be sampled at a predetermined sampling rate, to ensure the fidelity and accuracy of the captured sound. This initial sampling process plays a significant role in converting the continuous audio signal into a digital format that is suitable for further processing and transmission.
[0052] As shown in FIG. 3, for a wireless headphone 302 including components like microphone (mic) 310, chipset 312 and speaker 314, the collected audio signal may be delivered from mic 310 to chipset 312 through sampling (for example with a sampling rate of 48K) , to convert the continuous audio waveform into discrete data points, allowing for precise digital representation. Following the sampling, the signal may be subsequently transmitted to the dongle device 304.
[0053] Therefore, when the wireless headphone 206 is operating in the wireless microphone mode, the audio signal may be transmitted from wireless headphone 206 to the user device 204 via the dongle device (not shown) , as depicted in FIG. 2A. Besides, as depicted in FIG. 2A, when wireless headphone 206 is operating in the wireless headphone mode, the audio signal may be transmitted from wireless headphone 206 to the user device 204 directly through a Bluetooth connection such as a BLE connection without the dongle device.
[0054] By this step, the audio collection mission of the wireless headphone as the wireless microphone has been completed.
[0055] Due to the dual functionality of wireless headphones, which incorporate both a microphone and a speaker, in the present disclosure, it is essential to disable the speaker feature when utilizing the wireless headphone as a wireless microphone, so as to ensure optimal audio clarity and minimize potential feedback issues, as well as conserve computing resources that would otherwise be allocated for unnecessary signal processing tasks. The reason lies in that the activation of the speaker during such usage may lead to complications such as echo, interference, and a deterioration of sound quality, ultimately impairing the effectiveness of the intended communication.
[0056] In step S106, a speaker signal corresponding to the audio signal is received from the user device through the first wireless connection with the dongle device, and the speaker signal is bypassed in the wireless microphone mode.
[0057] In the present disclosure, when a speaker signal corresponding to the audio signal is received at the headphone, the headphone may bypass the speaker signal directly.
[0058] In one or more example embodiments, bypassing the speaker signal may comprise: not processing the speaker signal, and not outputting the speaker signal using the at least one speaker of the wireless headphone.
[0059] Optionally, the headphone may refrain from processing the speaker signal entirely, or prevent any output through the speaker of the wireless headphone. This ensures that the headphone maintains its focus on delivering high-fidelity capture of voice inputs, thereby enhancing communication effectiveness and maintaining a high standard of audio integrity.
[0060] The aforementioned methods delineate the utilization of wireless headphone as an integrated system functioning as a wireless microphone. However, it is imperative to recognize that wireless headphones typically comprise one or multiple earbuds. Each individual earbud, when employed as a standalone wireless microphone, necessitates its own data processing method to ensure effective audio capture and transmission. Therefore, according to one or more aspects of the present disclosure, there is provided another data processing method. FIG. 4 shows a schematic flow chart of a data processing method according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure.
[0061] As depicted in FIG. 4, for a wireless headphone comprising a right earbud 402 and a left earbud 408, each earbud may perform the data processing method as described above with reference to steps S102-S106. Optionally, the earbuds can share the same dongle device 404 for data transmission to the user device 406, but through respective first wireless connection with the dongle device 404. This allows for a seamless integration of both earbuds transmitting audio content independently while still sharing a unified pathway for communication through the dongle device, which operates through respective first wireless connections, thereby optimizing the overall audio experience.
[0062] As described above with reference to FIGS. 1-5 in detail, in the present disclosure, a wireless headphone will operate as a wireless microphone when the operating mode of the wireless headphone is switched to or set as a wireless microphone mode. Specifically, when operating in the wireless microphone mode, the wireless headphone may transmit the audio signal collected with its one or more microphone to the user device through a first wireless connection with a dongle device, which has been plugged into the user device, wherein the first wireless connection has lower transmission latency than that of a second wireless connection between the wireless headphone and the user device in the wireless headphone mode. For any speaker signal received from the user device, in the wireless microphone mode, the wireless headphone will bypass the speaker signal, and perform signal collection and transmission only. Therefore, the wireless headphone is able to realize the function of wireless microphone without dedicated wireless microphone equipment, and perform a real-time audio signal collection and transmission with high fidelity to the user device when operating as a wireless microphone.
[0063] According to one or more aspects of the present disclosure, there is provided a wireless headphone.
[0064] FIG. 5 shows a wireless headphone according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure.
[0065] As shown in FIG. 5, the wireless headphone 500 may comprise a mic 510, a chipset 512 and a speaker 514. With the components performing respective operations as described above, the wireless headphone 500 may be configured to: in response to an operating mode of the wireless headphone set as a wireless microphone mode different from a wireless headphone mode, use one or more microphone of the at least one microphone to collect an audio signal; transmit the collected audio signal to a user device through a first wireless connection with a dongle device in the wireless microphone mode, the dongle device being plugged into the user device, wherein the first wireless connection has lower transmission latency than that of a second wireless connection between the wireless headphone and the user device in the wireless headphone mode; receive, in the wireless microphone mode, from the user device through the first wireless connection with the dongle device, a speaker signal corresponding to the audio signal, and bypassing the speaker signal.
[0066] According to one or more aspects of the present disclosure, there is provided another wireless headphone.
[0067] FIG. 6 shows a wireless headphone according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure.
[0068] As shown in FIG. 6, the wireless headphone 600 may comprise two earbuds, that is, a left earbud 602, and a right earbud 604. Specifically, for the left earbud 602, it may comprise a mic 610, a chipset 612 and a speaker 614. For the left earbud 604, it may comprise a mic 620, a chipset 622 and a speaker 624. With the components performing respective operations as described above, each earbud of the wireless headphone 600 may be configured to:in response to an operating mode of the wireless headphone set as a wireless microphone mode different from a wireless headphone mode, use one or more microphone of the earbud to collect an audio signal; transmit the collected audio signal to a user device through a first wireless connection with a dongle device in the wireless microphone mode, the dongle device being plugged into the user device, wherein the first wireless connection has lower transmission latency than that of a second wireless connection between the wireless headphone and the user device in the wireless headphone mode; receive, in the wireless microphone mode, from the user device through the first wireless connection with the dongle device, a speaker signal corresponding to the audio signal, and bypassing the speaker signal.
[0069] Of course, it should be understood that the two of earbuds listed above is just for example but not limitation. The data processing method of the present disclosure may adapt to wireless headphone with different numbers of earbuds.
[0070] Techniques of this disclosure may include additional aspects, such as any single aspect or any combination of aspects described below and / or in connection with one or more other processes described elsewhere herein.
[0071] In a first aspect, a data processing method for a wireless headphone is provided, wherein the wireless headphone has at least one microphone and at least one speaker, which comprises: in response to an operating mode of the wireless headphone set as a wireless microphone mode different from a wireless headphone mode, using one or more microphone of the at least one microphone to collect an audio signal; transmitting the collected audio signal to a user device through a first wireless connection with a dongle device in the wireless microphone mode, the dongle device being plugged into the user device, wherein the first wireless connection has lower transmission latency than that of a second wireless connection between the wireless headphone and the user device in the wireless headphone mode; receiving, in the wireless microphone mode, from the user device through the first wireless connection with the dongle device, a speaker signal corresponding to the audio signal, and bypassing the speaker signal.
[0072] In a second aspect, alone or in combination with any other aspect, bypassing the speaker signal comprises: not processing the speaker signal, and not outputting the speaker signal using the at least one speaker of the wireless headphone.
[0073] In a third aspect, alone or in combination with any other aspect, transmitting the collected audio signal to the user device through the first wireless connection with the dongle device in the wireless microphone mode comprises: sampling the collected audio signal with a predetermined sampling rate; transmitting the sampled audio signal to the dongle device through the first wireless connection, to input the sampled audio signal to the user device.
[0074] In a fourth aspect, alone or in combination with any other aspect, using the one or more microphone of the at least one microphone to collect the audio signal comprises: selecting one or more microphone from the at least one microphone to collect the audio signal, based on a way a user of the wireless headphone uses the wireless headphone as a wireless microphone.
[0075] In a fifth aspect, alone or in combination with any other aspect, the method further comprises: receiving a configuration signal from the user device, indicating that the operating mode of the wireless headphone is set as the wireless microphone mode through an application for the wireless headphone; setting the operating mode of the wireless headphone as the wireless microphone mode in response to the configuration signal.
[0076] In a sixth aspect, alone or in combination with any other aspect, the first wireless connection is a Bluetooth connection of a version higher than that of the second wireless connection.
[0077] In a seventh aspect, a data processing method for a wireless headphone is provided, wherein the wireless headphone has at least one earbud, and each earbud has at least one microphone and at least one speaker, which comprises for each earbud of the at least one earbud: in response to an operating mode of the wireless headphone set as a wireless microphone mode different from a wireless headphone mode, using one or more microphone of the earbud to collect an audio signal; transmitting the collected audio signal to a user device through a first wireless connection with a dongle device in the wireless microphone mode, the dongle device being plugged into the user device, wherein the first wireless connection has lower transmission latency than that of a second wireless connection between the wireless headphone and the user device in the wireless headphone mode; receiving, in the wireless microphone mode, from the user device through the first wireless connection with the dongle device, a speaker signal corresponding to the audio signal, and bypassing the speaker signal.
[0078] In an eighth aspect, a wireless headphone is provided, wherein the wireless headphone has at least one microphone and at least one speaker, the wireless headphone being configured to: in response to an operating mode of the wireless headphone set as a wireless microphone mode different from a wireless headphone mode, use one or more microphone of the at least one microphone to collect an audio signal; transmit the collected audio signal to a user device through a first wireless connection with a dongle device in the wireless microphone mode, the dongle device being plugged into the user device, wherein the first wireless connection has lower transmission latency than that of a second wireless connection between the wireless headphone and the user device in the wireless headphone mode; receive, in the wireless microphone mode, from the user device through the first wireless connection with the dongle device, a speaker signal corresponding to the audio signal, and bypassing the speaker signal.
[0079] In a ninth aspect, a wireless headphone is provided, wherein the wireless headphone has at least one earbud, and each earbud has at least one microphone and at least one speaker, each earbud of the at least one earbud being configured to: in response to an operating mode of the wireless headphone set as a wireless microphone mode different from a wireless headphone mode, use one or more microphone of the earbud to collect an audio signal; transmit the collected audio signal to a user device through a first wireless connection with a dongle device in the wireless microphone mode, the dongle device being plugged into the user device, wherein the first wireless connection has lower transmission latency than that of a second wireless connection between the wireless headphone and the user device in the wireless headphone mode; receive, in the wireless microphone mode, from the user device through the first wireless connection with the dongle device, a speaker signal corresponding to the audio signal, and bypassing the speaker signal.
[0080] In a tenth aspect, a computer program product is provided, which is stored on a computer readable storage medium and comprises computer instructions which, when executed by a processor, cause the processor to perform the data processing method described above.
[0081] As used herein, the singular forms “a, ” “an, ” and “the” include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. For example, “aprocessor” may include one processor or multiple processors. The terms “comprises, ” “comprising, ” “includes, ” and / or “including, ” as used herein, specify the presence of stated features, integers, steps, operations, elements, and / or components, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components, and / or groups thereof.
[0082] Also, as used herein, “or” as used in a list of items prefaced by “at least one of” or prefaced by “one or more of” indicates a disjunctive list such that, for example, a list of “at least one of A, B, or C, ” or a list of “one or more of A, B, or C” means A or B or C or AB or AC or BC or ABC (i.e., A and B and C) , or combinations with more than one feature (e.g., AA, AAB, ABBC, etc. ) .
[0083] The block diagram involved in this disclosure is not intended to require or imply that the connections and arrangements must be made in the manner shown in the block diagram. It should be understood by those skilled in the art that the above-mentioned specific embodiments are only examples rather than limitations, and various modifications, combinations, partial combinations and substitutions can be made to the embodiments of the disclosure according to design requirements and other factors, as long as they are within the scope of the appended claims or their equivalents, they belong to the scope to be protected by this disclosure.
Claims
1.A data processing method for a wireless headphone, wherein the wireless headphone has at least one microphone and at least one speaker, the method comprising:in response to an operating mode of the wireless headphone set as a wireless microphone mode different from a wireless headphone mode, using one or more microphone of the at least one microphone to collect an audio signal;transmitting the collected audio signal to a user device through a first wireless connection with a dongle device in the wireless microphone mode, the dongle device being plugged into the user device, wherein the first wireless connection has lower transmission latency than that of a second wireless connection between the wireless headphone and the user device in the wireless headphone mode;receiving, in the wireless microphone mode, from the user device through the first wireless connection with the dongle device, a speaker signal corresponding to the audio signal, and bypassing the speaker signal.2.The method according to claim 1, wherein bypassing the speaker signal comprises:not processing the speaker signal, and not outputting the speaker signal using the at least one speaker of the wireless headphone.3.The method according to claim 1, wherein transmitting the collected audio signal to the user device through the first wireless connection with the dongle device in the wireless microphone mode comprises:sampling the collected audio signal with a predetermined sampling rate;transmitting the sampled audio signal to the dongle device through the first wireless connection, to input the sampled audio signal to the user device.4.The method according to claim 1, wherein using the one or more microphone of the at least one microphone to collect the audio signal comprises:selecting one or more microphone from the at least one microphone to collect the audio signal, based on a way a user of the wireless headphone uses the wireless headphone as a wireless microphone.5.The method according to claim 1, further comprising:receiving a configuration signal from the user device, indicating that the operating mode of the wireless headphone is set as the wireless microphone mode through an application for the wireless headphone;setting the operating mode of the wireless headphone as the wireless microphone mode in response to the configuration signal.6.The method according to claim 5, wherein the first wireless connection is a Bluetooth connection of a version higher than that of the second wireless connection.7.A data processing method for a wireless headphone, wherein the wireless headphone has at least one earbud, and each earbud has at least one microphone and at least one speaker, the method comprising for each earbud of the at least one earbud:in response to an operating mode of the wireless headphone set as a wireless microphone mode different from a wireless headphone mode, using one or more microphone of the earbud to collect an audio signal;transmitting the collected audio signal to a user device through a first wireless connection with a dongle device in the wireless microphone mode, the dongle device being plugged into the user device, wherein the first wireless connection has lower transmission latency than that of a second wireless connection between the wireless headphone and the user device in the wireless headphone mode;receiving, in the wireless microphone mode, from the user device through the first wireless connection with the dongle device, a speaker signal corresponding to the audio signal, and bypassing the speaker signal.8.A wireless headphone, wherein the wireless headphone has at least one microphone and at least one speaker, the wireless headphone being configured to:in response to an operating mode of the wireless headphone set as a wireless microphone mode different from a wireless headphone mode, use one or more microphone of the at least one microphone to collect an audio signal;transmit the collected audio signal to a user device through a first wireless connection with a dongle device in the wireless microphone mode, the dongle device being plugged into the user device, wherein the first wireless connection has lower transmission latency than that of a second wireless connection between the wireless headphone and the user device in the wireless headphone mode;receive, in the wireless microphone mode, from the user device through the first wireless connection with the dongle device, a speaker signal corresponding to the audio signal, and bypassing the speaker signal.9.A wireless headphone, wherein the wireless headphone has at least one earbud, and each earbud has at least one microphone and at least one speaker, each earbud of the at least one earbud being configured to:in response to an operating mode of the wireless headphone set as a wireless microphone mode different from a wireless headphone mode, use one or more microphone of the earbud to collect an audio signal;transmit the collected audio signal to a user device through a first wireless connection with a dongle device in the wireless microphone mode, the dongle device being plugged into the user device, wherein the first wireless connection has lower transmission latency than that of a second wireless connection between the wireless headphone and the user device in the wireless headphone mode;receive, in the wireless microphone mode, from the user device through the first wireless connection with the dongle device, a speaker signal corresponding to the audio signal, and bypassing the speaker signal.10.A computer program product stored on a computer readable storage medium and comprising computer instructions which, when executed by a processor, cause the processor to perform the method of any of claims 1-7.
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