Abstract:
The headphone with microphone is particularly suitable for use in connection with telephone apparatus and in addition to the microphone and the earphone, the headphone comprises means for maintaining the headphone on the user's head. Said means comprise a carrying ear hanger (8-10) having a disc member (9) which is adapted according to the back of the ear and a hook member (10) extending forward on the topside of the ear when in working position. The microphone and earphone are place in a microtelephone arm which is connected to the ear hanger via a hinge, and a spring means in connection with the hinge (7) holds the earphone against the user's ear and thus the microphone close to the user's mouth.
Abstract:
Headphones capable of receiving audio signals, playing the audio signals, and transmitting the audio signals to other headphones are disclosed. The headphones comprise a capacitive touch user interface panel and an LED lighting system that optionally can pulse with music played on the headphones. The headphones are coupled to a computing device, such as a smartphone, and can interface with a software application running on the computing device. The computing device in turn can be coupled to a server over a network.
Abstract:
The systems, devices, and methods provided herein can be used with an audio source to automatically attenuate a signal from the audio source in response to information about a local environment. In an example, an attenuation network circuit can be used to provide automatic or "hands-free" adjustment of a headphone or headset volume level to compensate for changing background sound or noise levels. In relatively noisy environments, the attenuation network can provide little or no attenuation of an audio source signal, and in less noisy environments, the attenuation network can provide greater attenuation of the audio source signal.
Abstract:
A handsfree device, which is coupled to a data processing device, may be operable to monitor at least one audio stream for occurrence of at least one keyword. Upon recognition of the at least one keyword, the handsfree device may establish a first connection between the handsfree device and the data processing device for launching a voice interface in the data processing device. The handsfree device may send audio data received after the recognition of the at least one keyword to the data processing device, via the first connection for responding to the audio data via the voice interface. During a keyword configuration operation, the handsfree device may send at least one inputted keyword to the data processing device for recording. The handsfree device may receive, via a second connection, the recorded at least one keyword from the data processing device for keyword configuration of the handsfree device.
Abstract:
The present invention provides a wireless audio device (1) comprising an audio streaming unit (3) adapted to wirelessly transmit an audio signal to a remote hearing device (2) such as a hearing aid or a cochlear implant, a remote control unit (4) adapted to wirelessly control the remote hearing device (2), a battery monitoring means (5) adapted to determine a power level of a battery (6) and to provide a battery state signal indicative of the power level of the battery (6), and a power management unit (7) adapted to deactivate the audio streaming unit (3) when the battery state signal reaches or falls below a first threshold and to deactivate the remote control unit (3) when the battery state signal reaches or falls below a second threshold, wherein the first threshold is higher than the second threshold. The present invention further provides a method of operating such a wireless audio device (1) as well as a hearing system comprising such a wireless audio device (1) and a remote hearing device (2) being for instance a hearing aid or a cochlear implant.
Abstract:
At least one exemplary embodiment so directed to an earpiece (100). The earpiece can include an Ambient Sound Microphone (111) configured to capture ambient sound, an Ear Canal Microphone (123) configured to capture internal sound in the ear canal, a memory (208) configured to record at least a portion of the history of the ambient sound and the internal sound, and a processor (121) configured to save a recent portion of the history responsive to an event.
Abstract:
In accordance with the teachings described herein, a side mounted wireless headset is provided. The wireless headset may be configured to communicate with a remote device over a short range wireless link. The wireless headset may include an eartip extending from a headset body that is configured to be inserted into an ear canal when the wireless headset is positioned on a user's head. The eartip, when inserted into the ear canal, may occlude the ear canal and secure the wireless headset to the user's head. An earhook may be attached to the headset body and may be configured to extend around an outer surface of the user's ear to further secure the wireless headset to the user's head.
Abstract:
A porous solid windscreen (60) formed of metal, plastic or the like covers the microphone (49) without the need for the familiar large foam ball of material over the microphone (49). In a disclosed embodiment, the windscreen (60) is a monolithic structure formed by sintering the material so as to produce a relatively consistent and desired sized pore structure. The wind screen (60) is preferably sintered while in a mold, thereby allowing it to be formed in a variety of form factors including substantially arcuate structures or non-symmetrical structures and the like to accommodate desired aesthetic and/or acoustic needs.