Integrated Earpiece Audio Playback With Ambient Noise Compensation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing audio content players are separate from earpieces, lacking integration for user interaction and ambient noise compensation, with no system for registration and download of audio content into earpieces.
Innovation Solution
A Personal Audio Assistant system integrated within earpieces, enabling digital audio playback, user interaction via a single button, and ambient noise mitigation, with subscription-based content delivery and personalized audio experiences.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If audio content player is separated from earpiece system, then audio content can be stored on disks requiring separate playing system, but user interaction becomes difficult and device integration is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the audio content player and earpiece system into a single integrated device. The earpiece device includes an audio content player, memory for storing audio content, and user interaction controls all built into one unit, eliminating the need for separate players and improving integration between components.
Solution Approach 2:
The earpiece device is designed to perform multiple functions including audio content storage, playback, user interaction via buttons or touch interfaces, and wireless communication. This multi-functional design allows the single device to replace separate audio player and earpiece components.
2Weight of moving object
If earpiece device is made compact for comfort, then user comfort is improved, but user interaction system and audio content storage capacity are limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts essential user interaction functions into a compact form factor suitable for earpieces. The interaction system uses minimal buttons or touch-sensitive areas that can be easily accessed while wearing the earpiece, maintaining usability despite the compact size.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces wireless communication as an intermediary between the user and the earpiece controls. Users can interact with the audio content and controls through a mobile device or similar intermediary, reducing the need for physical buttons on the earpiece itself while maintaining ease of operation.
3Device complexity
If existing earpiece structures are used, then device simplicity is maintained, but ambient noise compensation is inadequate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent incorporates feedback mechanisms through microphones that capture ambient sound and user interactions. The system uses this feedback to dynamically adjust audio content delivery, provide noise cancellation, and enhance the user experience by adapting to changing environmental conditions.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces traditional mechanical noise isolation with electronic noise compensation. Instead of relying solely on physical ear canal sealing, the system uses electronic signal processing, feedback from microphones, and active noise cancellation to compensate for ambient noise, providing better performance without increasing mechanical complexity.
Data Source
AI summary
At least one exemplary embodiment is directed to earpiece devices that share information with other earpiece devices within range (e.g., GPS location and identity). For example. multiple users can send signals to each individual earpiece when in range or to a mobile audio communications device via a wireless connection with each earpiece.