Abstract:
An audio accessory (1) having headphones (2) with at least one ear-cup (7) and a connection cable (3) for connecting the headphones to an audio device (10) includes a separate connection cable with connection plugs (4B, 5B) at each of its two ends, whereby connections plugs of different types are provided at the respective ends of the connection cable. Separate sockets (4A) of the different types are further provided in the headphones for connection to a respective connection plug at an end of the connection cable. Alternative uses for the audio accessory as well as headphones and a connection cable are also provided.
Abstract:
The present invention provides a multi-function wireless headset which comprises: a left side speaker; a left side body unit having a left side control unit with Bluetooth functionality; a left side head unit having a left side fixing unit which fixes the left side body unit on an ear of a user; a right side speaker; a right side body unit having a right side control unit with MP3 playing and radio listening functions; and a right side headset unit having a right side fixing unit which fixes the right side body unit on an ear of a user.
Abstract:
A system comprises an accessory, a mobile unit module, and a battery pack module. The accessory is worn one of on and near a portion of a body of a user. The mobile unit module removably couples to the accessory. The battery pack module removably couples to one of the mobile unit and the accessory.
Abstract:
Methods and systems enable a user to inject sound clips from an audio device (270) into a telephone conversation. The invention includes an adapter (202) that connects to an audio player (270), a user listening device (220), and a communication device such as a telephone (280). In different embodiments, these connections may be wired, wireless or a combination of both. The audio player (270) is selectable and of the type wherein stored audio clips can be changed, for example an MP3 player, CD or DVD player, video player, computer or the like. In operation, the user selects an audio clip from the audio device (270) for substantially immediate and simultaneous playback through the user listening device (220) and the telephone (280). In this manner, both the user and any other party to the telephone conversation can hear the audio clip substantially simultaneously.
Abstract:
Audio eyeglasses comprise: a frame assembly having left and right temples and a front; a lens assembly secured to the frame assembly; and an audio unit disposed in the frame assembly. The audio unit comprises: (i) mass storage means for storing a plurality of digital audio files and selectively outputting at least one of said digital audio files; (ii) a playback unit adapted to receive said at least one digital audio file from said mass storage means and convert it to an electrical audio output signal; and (iii) control means for enabling said user to select said at least one audio file for output and control the playback thereof by said playback unit. At least one, and preferably two, audio transducers are attached to the frame assembly and proximate an ear of the user. The transducers are operably connected to the audio unit to receive the electrical audio output signal and convert it to a sound wave transmitted to the user's ears. Further provided is a personal audio system incorporating the audio eyeglasses and a docking station adapted to receive the eyeglasses and be connected to a computer for download of digital audio files.
Abstract:
Wearable audio equipment having audio circuitry, speaker devices (4) and a solar cell arrrangement (10) for powering the audio circuitry, all carried by a headband arrangement (6, 8) to enable the equipment to be mounted on a user's head.
Abstract:
This invention has as object a new kind of spectacles characterized by a multifunctionality. Such spectacles (1) haver ear-parts (2) for the support and link at the ears ending with an ear-covering (3). One of the said ear-coverings (3) can include a micro receiving device for radio communications or a loudspeaker, whose accessories can eventually be integrated into the ear-coverings (3). At least one of the said ear-coverings (3) can include a microphone with different answers linked to a loudspeaker and/or sound amplifying means.
Abstract:
The invention described provides a device for the playing of information to a person wearing the device on their anatomy such as on the ear or on a person's article of clothing. The device is an integral self-contained which requires no further parts to be attached thereto to allow the playing of information and listening thereto. The device can contain means for receiving information carrying signals and/or means for playing back information held on an information storage media and means for generating the signal to the wearer through a speaker provided in the device which can be positioned adjacent the wearer's ear.