Headset Microphone Arm Position Memory Mechanism
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing headset devices require time and attention to adjust the microphone arm to the optimal position, leading to potential misplacement and poor audio quality during communication, especially when the headset is reused by another user.
Innovation Solution
The headset device includes a selecting means to store a user-specific position of the microphone arm, utilizing a spring mechanism, position sensors, and an electronic circuit to guide the user back to the optimal position, providing audible or optical feedback to ensure accurate adjustment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the headset device is made adjustable to fit different user head geometries, then the adaptability is improved, but the device complexity increases due to multiple adjustment mechanisms
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary action by automatically storing the optimal microphone arm position in memory during the first adjustment, then automatically recalling and applying this stored position when the headset is worn again. This eliminates the need for manual readjustment while maintaining adaptability to the user's head geometry.
Solution Approach 2:
The headset device serves itself by using sensors to detect the microphone arm position, automatically storing this position in memory, and autonomously adjusting the microphone arm back to the optimal position without user intervention. The device self-corrects misalignment, reducing complexity of user interaction.
2Ease of operation
If the microphone arm is made manually adjustable, then the ease of operation is improved for initial setup, but the loss of time occurs during subsequent adjustments when the headset is reused
Solution Approach 1:
The optimal microphone arm position is determined and stored in memory during the initial manual adjustment. This preliminary action allows the system to automatically recall and restore this position without requiring the user to manually readjust the microphone arm when the headset is reused, eliminating time loss.
Solution Approach 2:
Position sensors provide feedback about the microphone arm's current position to the control system. This feedback mechanism enables the system to detect when the microphone arm is misaligned and automatically correct it by comparing the current position with the stored optimal position, eliminating the need for manual readjustment.
3Device complexity
If the headset device lacks automatic position recall, then the device complexity is reduced, but the productivity decreases due to repeated manual adjustments
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary action by storing the optimal microphone arm position in memory during initial use. This allows rapid restoration of the optimal position when the headset is reused, quickly bringing the device to communication readiness without manual adjustment, thus improving productivity.
Solution Approach 2:
The headset automatically detects and corrects microphone arm misalignment without user intervention. The system self-adjusts the microphone arm to the stored optimal position, ensuring the device is always ready for communication and eliminating time loss, thereby improving productivity with minimal added complexity.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Enables quick and accurate re-adjustment of the headset to the optimal position, reducing delays and ensuring optimal audio quality without user effort, improving user-friendliness and communication effectiveness.
Implementation Method 1
the headset device comprises a spring, which exerts a force on the microphone arm in the direction of the first user-specific position
Implementation Method 2
The position sensors may be arranged along a circular arc. These sensors may be optical or inductive. Thus, optical receivers may be used to detect whether a the microphone arm is in a view and provides shade for incoming light
Implementation Method 3
Inductive sensors may sense metallic content of the microphone arm
Data Source
AI summary
A headset device (1) comprising an attachment device (2) for attaching the headset device (1) to the head (3) of a user. The headset device (1) also comprises an audio device (4, 6) for transducing audio to an electrical signal or vice versa and adjustment means (7, 8) for adjusting the mutual positions and/or orientations of the attachment device (2) and the audio device to (4, 6) to a user-specific position, in which the headset device (1) is adjusted to the geometry of the users head (3). The adjustment means (7, 8) comprises selecting means (9; 10; 20; 41) for storing a first user-specific position, whereby a user quickly can readjust the headset device (1) from a non-user-specific position or other user-specific position to the first user-specific position.