MOTOROLA MOBILITY LLC (20240276135). AUTOMATICALLY DETECTING AN EARPIECE MODE BASED ON WHETHER A DUCT IS SEALED OR UNSEALED simplified abstract
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AUTOMATICALLY DETECTING AN EARPIECE MODE BASED ON WHETHER A DUCT IS SEALED OR UNSEALED
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Giles Tucker Davis of Downers Grove IL (US)
Robert Murdock of Naperville IL (US)
Joseph Charles Dwyer of Downers Grove IL (US)
AUTOMATICALLY DETECTING AN EARPIECE MODE BASED ON WHETHER A DUCT IS SEALED OR UNSEALED - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240276135 titled 'AUTOMATICALLY DETECTING AN EARPIECE MODE BASED ON WHETHER A DUCT IS SEALED OR UNSEALED
Simplified Explanation: The earpiece described in the patent application includes a component that fits securely in the user's ear to block out external sounds. It also has a duct that can be open or closed, with the status determined automatically based on audio measurements. When the duct is open, external sounds can pass through, active noise cancellation is disabled, and a specific equalization setting is used. When the duct is closed, external sounds are blocked or reduced, active noise cancellation is enabled, and a different equalization setting is applied.
- The earpiece has a sealing portion to block external sounds from entering the user's ear canal.
- It includes a duct that can be open or closed, automatically determined based on audio measurements.
- When the duct is open, external sounds can pass through, active noise cancellation is disabled, and a specific equalization setting is used.
- When the duct is closed, external sounds are blocked or reduced, active noise cancellation is enabled, and a different equalization setting is applied.
Potential Applications: 1. Personal audio devices for immersive listening experiences. 2. Communication devices for clear audio transmission in noisy environments. 3. Hearing protection equipment for industrial or construction workers.
Problems Solved: 1. Blocking out external noise for better focus and concentration. 2. Providing customizable sound settings based on the user's environment. 3. Enhancing audio quality in various listening conditions.
Benefits: 1. Improved user experience with personalized sound settings. 2. Enhanced privacy by blocking out external sounds. 3. Increased comfort with a secure fit in the ear.
Commercial Applications: The technology can be utilized in the development of high-end headphones, communication devices for professionals working in noisy environments, and hearing protection gear for industrial settings. This innovation has the potential to revolutionize the way users interact with audio devices in various applications.
Questions about the Technology: 1. How does the automatic determination of the duct status based on audio measurements work? 2. What are the specific equalization settings used when the duct is open or closed?
Frequently Updated Research: Ongoing research in the field of active noise cancellation and personalized audio settings may provide further insights into optimizing the user experience with earpieces like the one described in the patent application.
Original Abstract Submitted
an earpiece includes a portion that seals the earpiece in the user's ear, preventing or reducing sounds from an external environment (e.g., the outside world) from entering the user's ear canal and being heard by the user. the earpiece also includes a duct from the user's ear canal to the external environment, which may be open or closed. whether the duct is open or closed is automatically determined, such as based at least in part on audio measurements at a microphone of the earpiece. when the duct is open, sounds can pass from the external environment to the user's ear canal, active noise cancellation (anc) is disabled, and an appropriate equalization (eq) setting is used. when the duct is closed, sounds from the external environment are prevented from passing through to the user's ear canal (or are reduced), anc is enabled, and an appropriate eq setting is used.
