Eyeglass Temple Storage for Charging True Wireless Earbuds
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing eyeglasses do not have a convenient and efficient method for electrical communication and charging of true wireless earbuds, limiting user experience and convenience.
Innovation Solution
The integration of accessory arms or storage compartments in the eyeglasses, which are configured to selectively couple with true wireless earbuds, enabling both physical storage and electrical communication and charging.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If true wireless earbuds are used without wired headphones, then convenience and freedom of movement are improved, but reliable electrical communication and charging become problematic
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the earbud charging case with eyeglasses into a single integrated device. The eyeglasses frame incorporates storage compartments for both earbuds, electrical contacts for charging, and wireless communication capabilities, merging multiple functions (storage, charging, communication) into one unified device that resolves the contradiction between wireless convenience and reliable electrical connection.
2Adaptability or versatility
If true wireless earbuds are stored in a separate case, then portability is improved, but integration with personal devices and accessibility are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the earbud storage case with eyeglasses that the user already wears daily. This integration eliminates the need for a separate portable case while providing constant accessibility, as the earbuds are stored in the eyeglasses frame itself, reducing device complexity and improving adaptability.
Solution Approach 2:
The eyeglasses serve multiple functions: they provide vision correction, store the earbuds, charge the earbuds through electrical contacts, and enable wireless audio transmission. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate devices and improves overall adaptability while managing complexity.
3Adaptability or versatility
If electrical contacts are integrated into eyeglasses, then charging capability is improved, but device complexity and manufacturing difficulty increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the charging system into modular components: electrical contacts are integrated into specific temple sections, storage compartments are separated for left and right earbuds, and the battery system is segmented within the frame. This segmentation simplifies manufacturing by allowing independent assembly of charging components rather than requiring complex integrated circuits throughout the entire structure.
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AI summary
Systems including a right true wireless earbud, a left true wireless earbud, and eyeglasses are disclosed. Eyeglasses may include a left temple having a feature configured to selectively couple with the left true wireless earbud, and a right temple having a feature configured to selectively couple with the right true wireless earbud. For some eyeglasses, a left accessory arm may be coupled to the left temple, the left accessory arm configured to couple with a left true wireless earbud, and a right accessory arm may be coupled to the right temple, the right accessory arm configured to couple with a right true wireless earbud. For additional eyeglasses, a left storage compartment may be located in the left temple sized and configured to couple with a left true wireless earbud, and a right storage compartment located in the right temple sized and configured to couple with a right true wireless earbud.