18334001. EARPHONE AND ACOUSTIC CONTROL METHOD simplified abstract (Panasonic Intellectual Property Management Co., Ltd.)

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EARPHONE AND ACOUSTIC CONTROL METHOD

Organization Name

Panasonic Intellectual Property Management Co., Ltd.

Inventor(s)

Takeshi Takahashi of Fukuoka (JP)

Shigeki Ito of Osaka (JP)

EARPHONE AND ACOUSTIC CONTROL METHOD - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18334001 titled 'EARPHONE AND ACOUSTIC CONTROL METHOD

Simplified Explanation

The abstract describes an earphone with a ventilation system and a switchable path for sound. It includes a housing with a ventilation path, a valve to control the path, a microphone to collect voice, and a control unit to manage the path state. During a call, the path is open to collect the wearer's voice, and during other operations, the path can be open or closed.

  • The earphone has a housing with a ventilation path for airflow.
  • A valve is present in the housing to switch the path between open and closed states.
  • A microphone is located on one end of the housing to capture the wearer's voice.
  • A control unit is responsible for controlling the path state.
  • During a call, the path is open to allow the microphone to collect the wearer's voice.
  • During other operations, the path can be either open or closed.

Potential Applications

  • This technology can be used in various types of earphones, such as wireless earbuds or headphones.
  • It can be beneficial for individuals who engage in phone calls or voice recordings while wearing earphones.
  • The ventilation system can help prevent discomfort or pressure build-up in the ear canal.

Problems Solved

  • The ventilation path solves the problem of discomfort or pressure build-up in the ear canal caused by wearing earphones for an extended period.
  • The switchable path allows for better control of sound transmission, depending on the specific operation being performed.

Benefits

  • Improved comfort for the wearer by allowing airflow through the ventilation path.
  • Enhanced sound quality during phone calls or voice recordings by collecting the wearer's voice directly through the microphone.
  • Flexibility in controlling the path state based on the specific operation being performed.


Original Abstract Submitted

An earphone includes a housing having a space therein and having a path capable of ventilation from one end side on an external auditory canal side of a wearer to the other end side on an ambient environment side, a valve accommodated in the housing and configured to switch the path between an open state and a close state, a microphone disposed on one end side of the housing and configured to collect uttered voice of the wearer, and a control unit configured to control the open state and the close state. The control unit switches the path to the open state during a first operation in a call including an operation in which the uttered voice of the wearer is collected by the microphone, and switches the path either the open state or the close state during a second operation different from the first operation.

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