Abstract:
A wireless earphone that comprises a transceiver circuit for receiving streaming audio from a data source over a local ad hoc wireless network. When the data source and the earphone are out of range, they transition automatically to an infrastructure wireless network. If there is no common infrastructure wireless network for both the data source and the speakerphone set, the earphone connects to a host server via an available wireless network.
Abstract:
Additional functionality in a wireless headset allows it to be used during times that the external device with which it is wirelessly coupled is not being used, but when the headset is nevertheless being worn. This is accomplished by integrating a media player into the wireless headset. The media player may be an audio player, capable, e.g., of playing audio files such as MPEG-3 (“MP3”) files. Optionally, the media player may include a recording function as well, so that a user can record voice notes. In addition, if the external device is a telephone (mobile or landline), the availability of a recording function could make it possible for the user to record all or part of a conversation. Similarly, voicemail messages received on the user's telephone could be uploaded into the headset for later off-line playback. Media files recorded by the headset also could be downloaded to the external device.
Abstract:
An earphone set with a first earphone and a second earphone, the earphone set comprising: a connector for connecting the first earphone and the second earphone; a memory module for storing audio data; and a power management module for preventing short circuit or inductive surge in current arising from connection or disconnection of the first earphone or the second earphone from the connector, the first earphone comprising: a first sound driver for sound production; and a power supply module for powering the earphone set; the second earphone comprising: a second sound driver for sound production; and a processing unit for converting the stored audio data in the memory module into sound producible by the first sound driver and the second sound driver, the power supply module being adapted to provide power to the first sound driver, the memory module, the second sound driver, and the processing unit, the connector enabling a functional connection between the first earphone and the second earphone, the memory module being resided in at least one of the first earphone, the second earphone and the connector, wherein the connector being coupled to at least one controller for manipulating sound produced by the first and second sound drivers and being detachably connected to the first earphone or the second earphone.
Abstract:
The present invention provides an audio headset (1) comprising a resilient headband (2) adapted to extend partially around and grip a wearer s head, the resilient headband (2) having first and second end portions (4),and first and second earphones (6) attached by pliable members (8) to the first and second end portions (4), respectively, wherein the resilient headband is arranged to conduct an audio signal from an audio signal generator to the earphones. The resilient headband can be worn around the back of the head. The audio headset is particularly suitable for use during sports and may be provided in a waterproof version for use whilst swimming. The audio headset may be used with a removable audio player (110) having an integral USB plug (118). The removable audio player (110) may be adapted to receive digital audio signals and power to recharge an internal battery through the USB plug in a first operating mode, and to output analogue audio signals 17 through the USB plug, to the audio headset, in a second operating mode.
Abstract:
A holster provides a carrier for removable storing a portable electronic device, such as a cellular phone, PDA or MP3 player, and a fastener for securing the carrier to the user's clothing or bag. The holster includes a docking station inside the carrier and a pair of guide rails extending from the docking station to guide a device into electrical contact with the docking station. The docking station and rails are preferably pivotally mounted to the carrier to that they can be pivoted for convenient and easy insertion and removal of a device from aligned contact with the docking station. The dock equipped holster can then provide several power supply options for the user, including solar cells along an exterior surface of the carrier, wireless charging tags or pass through power cord ports, as well as data port and audio port pass through.
Abstract:
A headphones arrangement comprising an ear piece arranged to accommodate at least a part of an audio player and storage device therein along with a loud speaker, the housing incorporating a peripheral seal as an effective moisture barrier to ingress of moisture within the housing.
Abstract:
Eyewear includes a lens supporting frame along with temple pieces extending therefrom with at least one of the temple pieces including an open sided chamber sized for receiving an audio unit having communication socket disposed at one end of the audio unit. The open side enables access to the controls disposed on one side of the audio unit. A cover is provided for moving the audio unit within the chamber in order to engage the socket with a plug and removably affixed the audio unit within the temple piece chamber.
Abstract:
Additional functionality in a wireless headset allows it to be used during times that the external device with which it is wirelessly coupled is not being used, but when the headset is nevertheless being worn. This is accomplished by integrating a media player into the wireless headset. The media player may be an audio player, capable, e.g., of playing audio files such as MPEG-3 (“MP3”) files. Optionally, the media player may include a recording function as well, so that a user can record voice notes. In addition, if the external device is a telephone (mobile or landline), the availability of a recording function could make it possible for the user to record all or part of a conversation. Similarly, voicemail messages received on the user's telephone could be uploaded into the headset for later off-line playback. Media files recorded by the headset also could be downloaded to the external device.
Abstract:
A display element (7) is turned off by stopping power supply when an image is displayed on a display section (6). When an image is displayed on the display section (6), the user is mostly observing the image with a head mount display (1) mounted on the user. At such time, since the display element (7) cannot be visually recognized, problem does not occur even when the display element is turned off. Furthermore, since the display element (7) is not required to be supplied with power supply, the service life of a battery is lengthened by such quantity. A display element (7) is turned off by stopping power supply when an image is displayed on a display section (6). When an image is displayed on the display section (6), the user is mostly observing the image with a head mount display (1) mounted on the user. At such time, since the display element (7) cannot be visually recognized, problem does not occur even when the display element is turned off. Furthermore, since the display element (7) is not required to be supplied with power supply, the service life of a battery is lengthened by such quantity.
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.