18205733. ARTICULATED EAR TIP simplified abstract (Apple Inc.)
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ARTICULATED EAR TIP
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Geng Luo of Santa Clara CA (US)
Shota Aoyagi of San Francisco CA (US)
Timothy Emmott Torres of San Francisco CA (US)
ARTICULATED EAR TIP - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18205733 titled 'ARTICULATED EAR TIP
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes an in-ear headphone with a deformable ear tip that can be adjusted in position and angle relative to the device housing. This allows for a customizable fit and improved sound quality.
- The in-ear headphone has a device housing with an interior cavity.
- A primary acoustic port is formed through the device housing.
- An acoustic driver is placed inside the device housing, aligned to emit sound through the primary acoustic port.
- The deformable ear tip has a sound channel running through its length.
- The ear tip is coupled to the device housing, aligning the sound channel with the primary acoustic port.
- The angle of the ear tip with respect to the primary acoustic port can be changed around multiple axes, allowing for adjustment of the ear tip's position and angle relative to the device housing.
Potential Applications
- Personal audio devices such as smartphones, MP3 players, and tablets.
- Professional audio equipment for musicians, sound engineers, and broadcasters.
- Gaming headsets for immersive audio experiences.
Problems Solved
- Provides a customizable fit for different ear shapes and sizes.
- Improves sound quality by aligning the ear tip with the primary acoustic port.
- Reduces discomfort and fatigue during extended use.
Benefits
- Enhanced user comfort and convenience.
- Improved sound performance and clarity.
- Increased versatility for various applications and user preferences.
Original Abstract Submitted
An in-ear headphone that includes: a device housing that defines an interior cavity; a primary acoustic port formed through the device housing; an acoustic driver disposed within the device housing and aligned to emit sound through the primary acoustic port; and a deformable ear tip having a sound channel formed through its length and coupled to the device housing such that the sound channel is aligned with the primary acoustic port, wherein an angle of the ear tip with respect to the primary acoustic port can changed around an indefinite number of axes to change a position and angle of the ear tip relative to the device housing.
