Apple Inc. (20240259721). WIRELESS EARPHONE simplified abstract

WIRELESS EARPHONE

Organization Name

Apple Inc.

Inventor(s)

Zachary C. Rich of San Francisco CA (US)

Kurt R. Stiehl of San Jose CA (US)

Arun D. Chawan of San Francisco CA (US)

Michael B. Howes of Mountain View CA (US)

Jonathan S. Aase of Rochester MI (US)

Esge B. Andersen of Campbell CA (US)

Yacine Azmi of San Francisco CA (US)

Jahan C. Minoo of San Jose CA (US)

David J. Shaw of San Diego CA (US)

Aarti Kumar of San Jose CA (US)

Augustin Prats of San Francisco CA (US)

Robert D. Watson of Menlo Park CA (US)

Baptiste P. Paquier of Saratoga CA (US)

Axel D. Berny of San Francisco CA (US)

Benjamin W. Cook of San Francisco CA (US)

Jerzy S. Guterman of Sunnyvale CA (US)

Benjamin Adair Cousins of Burlington CA (US)

WIRELESS EARPHONE - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240259721 titled 'WIRELESS EARPHONE

The patent application describes a housing with a bud portion abutting an elongated stem portion, designed to fit within an ear. The bud portion has a primary sound outlet at its far end for insertion into an outer ear canal, and it abuts the stem portion at its near end. Inside the bud portion is a speaker driver, and the housing contains electronic circuitry with a wireless communications interface to receive audio content wirelessly and provide an audio signal to the speaker driver in response. A rechargeable battery inside the stem portion cavity powers the electronic circuitry.

• Bud portion with primary sound outlet for insertion into outer ear canal
• Speaker driver inside the bud portion
• Wireless communications interface for receiving audio content wirelessly
• Rechargeable battery inside the stem portion cavity
• Housing design for comfortable fit within the ear

Potential Applications: - Personal audio devices - Hands-free communication devices - Assistive listening devices

Problems Solved: - Providing clear sound directly into the ear canal - Convenient and comfortable design for extended wear

Benefits: - Enhanced audio experience - Wireless connectivity for convenience - Long-lasting battery for extended use

Commercial Applications: Title: Wireless Earbud Technology for Enhanced Audio Experience This technology can be used in the development of high-quality wireless earbuds for personal audio use, communication devices, and assistive listening devices. The market implications include catering to the growing demand for wireless audio solutions and enhancing user experience with comfortable and convenient earbud designs.

Questions about Wireless Earbud Technology: 1. How does the wireless communications interface work in these earbuds? The wireless communications interface allows the earbuds to receive audio content wirelessly and transmit it to the speaker driver for playback. 2. What sets these wireless earbuds apart from traditional wired earbuds? These wireless earbuds offer the convenience of wireless connectivity, a comfortable fit within the ear, and a rechargeable battery for extended use.

Original Abstract Submitted

a housing has a bud portion abutting an elongated stem portion. the bud portion is to fit within an ear. the bud portion has a primary sound outlet at its far end that is to be inserted into an outer ear canal, and abuts the stem portion at its near end. a speaker driver is inside the bud portion. electronic circuitry inside the housing includes a wireless communications interface to receive audio content over-the-air and in response provides an audio signal to the speaker driver. a rechargeable battery as a power source for the electronic circuitry is located inside a cavity of the stem portion. other embodiments are also described and claimed.