WO2006103269A1 - Multifunction arm for a wireless telephone earphone - Google Patents

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WO2006103269A1
WO2006103269A1 PCT/EP2006/061180 EP2006061180W WO2006103269A1 WO 2006103269 A1 WO2006103269 A1 WO 2006103269A1 EP 2006061180 W EP2006061180 W EP 2006061180W WO 2006103269 A1 WO2006103269 A1 WO 2006103269A1
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Sergio Mahler
Bart Huisken
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Southwing, S.L.
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04R—LOUDSPEAKERS, MICROPHONES, GRAMOPHONE PICK-UPS OR LIKE ACOUSTIC ELECTROMECHANICAL TRANSDUCERS; DEAF-AID SETS; PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEMS
    • H04R1/00—Details of transducers, loudspeakers or microphones
    • H04R1/10—Earpieces; Attachments therefor ; Earphones; Monophonic headphones
    • H04R1/1058—Manufacture or assembly
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04M—TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATION
    • H04M1/00—Substation equipment, e.g. for use by subscribers
    • H04M1/02—Constructional features of telephone sets
    • H04M1/04—Supports for telephone transmitters or receivers
    • H04M1/05—Supports for telephone transmitters or receivers specially adapted for use on head, throat or breast
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04M—TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATION
    • H04M1/00—Substation equipment, e.g. for use by subscribers
    • H04M1/60—Substation equipment, e.g. for use by subscribers including speech amplifiers
    • H04M1/6033—Substation equipment, e.g. for use by subscribers including speech amplifiers for providing handsfree use or a loudspeaker mode in telephone sets
    • H04M1/6041—Portable telephones adapted for handsfree use
    • H04M1/6058—Portable telephones adapted for handsfree use involving the use of a headset accessory device connected to the portable telephone
    • H04M1/6066—Portable telephones adapted for handsfree use involving the use of a headset accessory device connected to the portable telephone including a wireless connection
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04R—LOUDSPEAKERS, MICROPHONES, GRAMOPHONE PICK-UPS OR LIKE ACOUSTIC ELECTROMECHANICAL TRANSDUCERS; DEAF-AID SETS; PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEMS
    • H04R1/00—Details of transducers, loudspeakers or microphones
    • H04R1/10—Earpieces; Attachments therefor ; Earphones; Monophonic headphones
    • H04R1/1016—Earpieces of the intra-aural type
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04R—LOUDSPEAKERS, MICROPHONES, GRAMOPHONE PICK-UPS OR LIKE ACOUSTIC ELECTROMECHANICAL TRANSDUCERS; DEAF-AID SETS; PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEMS
    • H04R2420/00—Details of connection covered by H04R, not provided for in its groups
    • H04R2420/07—Applications of wireless loudspeakers or wireless microphones

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  • the present invention relates to a multifunction arm conceived for adaptation to a wireless telephone earphone.
  • the object of the invention is for the multifunction arm to have a special geometry for adaptation to the earphone, for the arm to be free to rotate in order to facilitate the orientation of the earphone and for the arm to be provided with attachment means used to couple accessories that facilitate its adjustment to the two ears or its transport in a non- operative situation.
  • the multifunction arm of the present invention allows incorporating and using additional elements that favour certain functionalities, such as an antenna, microphone, battery, battery charging, temperature biosensors, heart rate sensors, or a small warning vibration device.
  • Telephone operators or receptionists use a well- known solution involving an accessory that consists of earphones and a microphone connected to a cable that allow the operators to make and receive calls without having to use their hands.
  • wireless earphones consisting of transceivers connected by radio to the telephone, which free the operator entirely from the limitations related to the cable.
  • These elements have a body comprising an earphone and microphone connected to a band that is adapted to and suspended from an ear.
  • the band is conceived generally with a curved shape and is related to the earphone body in a rigid manner, constituting an assembly that is generally adapted to one of the ears.
  • the assembly thus defined consists of a block that does not allow separating its component elements, and implies the need to use the band at all times; in addition, it is not easily manageable and transportable, especially due to the size and design of the band.
  • wireless earphones associated to mobile telephones that allow handling calls acting as a hands-free device in which the volume can be adjusted.
  • These devices are commercialised with various designs integrating a speaker and a microphone, and are provided with means for adjustment to the ear mainly based on a special design of the speaker, which is coupled inside the concha of the ear (the hollow of the ear) , while between the tragus and antitragus is placed the small channel towards the earlobe, where the arm of the invention rests; a band embracing the ear may be additionally provided.
  • the multifunction arm proposed by this invention covers the expectations described above in a satisfactory manner, as it allows adapting the wireless earphone to the ear in operative situation in combination with removable accessory elements, such as a band, as well as allowing its transportation in a simple manner such as hooked on a clothing item or coupled to an accessory that hangs from the mobile telephone with which it is associated .
  • the multifunction arm mainly comprises an elongated central body extended on one end as an annular sector mounted by friction about an axis of the wireless earphone speaker, free to rotate in this plane to allow its positional adjustment in any orientation, and extended on its other end as an elongated extension provided with a peripheral lip meant to be coupled by clipping, for example, to a band adjustable to the ear or to a cap with a cable that can be hung from the mobile telephone .
  • the multifunction arm can be used without a band, so that the speaker is coupled inside the concha of the ear and the arm itself rests inclined on the ear, with the tragus placed between the speaker and the arm.
  • the elongated central body will normally be slightly curved next to the base of the earphone, defining a widening between the speaker and the arm that determines a space in which the concha of the ear is placed,
  • the assembly thus positioned can be hooked between the arm and the body of the earphone, such as on a sweater neck, thereby simplifying the transportation of the assembly.
  • the elongated central body and part of the annular sector extension of said central body are conceived of an elastic material, such as a thermoplastic elastomeric polymer, which allows freeing the speaker shaft of all loads when an accessory is added or removed. Additionally, the elongated central body can be conceived of a stiff material such as aluminium, chromed metal, leather, wood or the like.
  • the elongated extension ends at a stop made of an elastic material that facilitates the introduction and adjustment of the auxiliary parts, compressing slightly.
  • the multifunction arm for a wireless telephone earphone of the present invention can incorporate an orifice for inserting a connector for charging the earphone battery. It can also house inside it a battery, a microphone, a biometric sensor providing information on several biological parameters of the user, a vibrator that vibrates when detecting a call or a radio-frequency antenna for transmitting / receiving signals to / from the device.
  • Figure 1 shows a perspective view of the multifunction arm constituting the object of this invention .
  • Figure 2 shows a perspective view in which the arm is coupled to a wireless earphone in a position oriented for coupling by clipping onto a clothing item, for example.
  • Figure 3 shows a perspective view in which the arm is coupled to a wireless earphone in a position oriented for adaptation to the ear-
  • Figure 4 shows a view of the wireless earphone coupled to an ear.
  • Figure 5 shows a particular embodiment of the present invention in which the earphone arm is coupled to a band.
  • Figure 6 shows another particular embodiment of the present invention in which the arm associated to the earphone is connected to a cap with a cord that can be hung from a mobile telephone with which it is related.
  • Figure 7 shows another particular embodiment of the present invention, in which the multifunction arm comprises an inlet orifice for a suitable charger connector ,
  • Figure 8 shows another particular embodiment of the present invention, in which the multifunction arm comprises a battery housed inside it .
  • Figure 9 shows another particular embodiment of the present invention, in which the multifunction arm comprises a microphone housed Inside it.
  • Figure 10 shows another particular embodiment of the present invention, in which the multifunction arm comprises a biometric sensor housed inside it.
  • Figure 11 shows another particular embodiment of the present invention, in which the multifunction arm comprises a vibrator housed inside it.
  • Figure 12 shows another particular embodiment of the present invention, in which the multifunction arm comprises a radio-frequency antenna housed inside it.
  • Figures 2 and 3 show the multifunction arm in its application for a wireless earphone (I) of the type comprising a body (2) with a microphone (3) and a speaker (4) that extends out of the body (2) on a supporting shaft (5) for adaptation to the ear.
  • a wireless earphone I
  • Figures 2 and 3 show the multifunction arm in its application for a wireless earphone (I) of the type comprising a body (2) with a microphone (3) and a speaker (4) that extends out of the body (2) on a supporting shaft (5) for adaptation to the ear.
  • the multifunction arm mainly stands out in that It is constituted from an elongated central body (6) extended on one end by an annular sector (7) that turns with friction about the supporting shaft (5) of the speaker (4) to set its position in several possible orientations, allowing to use the earphone in both ears, In addition, in the position shown in figure 2 It can be clipped onto a sweater, or in that shown in figure 3 the arm adopts an inclined position for resting on the ear when the speaker (4) is inserted in the tragus of the ear, as represented in figure 4.
  • the multifunction arm is extended on its other end by an elongated extension (8) provided with a peripheral lip (9) meant to be coupled by clipping with the removable accessory elements (10, 11),
  • Figure 1 shows that the elongated central body ⁇ 6 ⁇ is slightly curved near the annular sector (7), defining a widening between the speaker (4 ⁇ and the elongated central body (6), shown in figure 2, in which the tragus of the ear is placed.
  • the accessory elements (10, 11) can comprise a band (10) adaptable to the ear, represented in figure 5, or a cap (11) with a cable (12), represented in figure 6, which can be hung from the mobile telephone associated to the earphone (1) for joint transportation.
  • the elongated central body (6) and part of the annular sector (7) are made of an elastic material, in order to take the load off the supporting shaft (5) of the speaker (4) when it is pulled or pressed when assembling or removing the accessory element (10, 11),
  • the elongated central body (6) and part of the annular sector (7) can be made of finer, rigid materials such as aluminium, chromed metal, leather, wood, or the like.
  • an elastic stop (13) that facilitates the penetration and adjustment of the accessory element (10, 11).
  • Figures 7 to 12 represent different preferred embodiments corresponding to various functionalities that these multifunction arms can provide.
  • figure 7 represents a multifunction arm (1) used as a connector for charging the battery of the earphone, for which it is provided with an inlet orifice (14) for the appropriate charging connector.
  • This inlet orifice (14 ⁇ is placed on the end of the elongated extension (8) farthest from the elongated central body (6).
  • the connector, inserted in the inlet orifice (14), can be connected to an external battery charger or to an external power supply, not shown, to allow recharging the battery or batteries of the device-
  • Figure 8 foresees a configuration of the multifunction arm (1) in which an internal battery (15) Is housed inside the elongated extension (8).
  • This internal battery (15) can be connected to an external battery charger or to an external power supply, not shown, to allow recharging the internal battery or batteries of the device.
  • Figure 9 shows the embodiment of the multifunction arm (1) with a microphone (16) housed inside it, used to capture sounds, incorporated inside the elongated extension (8) .
  • a biometric sensor (17) that can measure the temperature, heart rate, blood pressure or any other parameter of the user,
  • Figure 11 represents a similar multifunction arm
  • Figure 12 shows how the multifunction arm (1) houses, inside the elongated central body (6) or the elongated extension (8), a radio-frequency antenna (19) to allow transmitting and receiving signals to and from the device.

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Abstract

The object of the invention is a multifunction arm with a special geometry for adaptation to the earphone, the arm being rotational to facilitate the oriented positioning of the earphone, and the arm being provided with attachment means to couple accessory elements that facilitate its adjustment to both ears or its transport in a non-operative position. It also allows incorporating and using additional elements that favour certain functionalities, such as an antenna, microphone, battery, battery charging, temperature sensor, heart rate sensor, or a small alerting vibrator device.

Description

MULTIFUNCTION AEM FOR A WIRELESS TELEPHONE EARPHONE
D E S C R I P T I O N
OBJECT OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a multifunction arm conceived for adaptation to a wireless telephone earphone.
The object of the invention is for the multifunction arm to have a special geometry for adaptation to the earphone, for the arm to be free to rotate in order to facilitate the orientation of the earphone and for the arm to be provided with attachment means used to couple accessories that facilitate its adjustment to the two ears or its transport in a non- operative situation. In addition, the multifunction arm of the present invention allows incorporating and using additional elements that favour certain functionalities, such as an antenna, microphone, battery, battery charging, temperature biosensors, heart rate sensors, or a small warning vibration device..
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Telephone operators or receptionists use a well- known solution involving an accessory that consists of earphones and a microphone connected to a cable that allow the operators to make and receive calls without having to use their hands.
As an improvement of this type of device are wireless earphones, consisting of transceivers connected by radio to the telephone, which free the operator entirely from the limitations related to the cable. These elements have a body comprising an earphone and microphone connected to a band that is adapted to and suspended from an ear.
The band is conceived generally with a curved shape and is related to the earphone body in a rigid manner, constituting an assembly that is generally adapted to one of the ears.
The assembly thus defined consists of a block that does not allow separating its component elements, and implies the need to use the band at all times; in addition, it is not easily manageable and transportable, especially due to the size and design of the band.
There currently exist wireless earphones associated to mobile telephones that allow handling calls acting as a hands-free device in which the volume can be adjusted. These devices are commercialised with various designs integrating a speaker and a microphone, and are provided with means for adjustment to the ear mainly based on a special design of the speaker, which is coupled inside the concha of the ear (the hollow of the ear) , while between the tragus and antitragus is placed the small channel towards the earlobe, where the arm of the invention rests; a band embracing the ear may be additionally provided.
The possibility of improving the conditions of support and application of these wireless earphones for indistinct use in either ear make feasible the invention described below, DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
The multifunction arm proposed by this invention covers the expectations described above in a satisfactory manner, as it allows adapting the wireless earphone to the ear in operative situation in combination with removable accessory elements, such as a band, as well as allowing its transportation in a simple manner such as hooked on a clothing item or coupled to an accessory that hangs from the mobile telephone with which it is associated .
The multifunction arm mainly comprises an elongated central body extended on one end as an annular sector mounted by friction about an axis of the wireless earphone speaker, free to rotate in this plane to allow its positional adjustment in any orientation, and extended on its other end as an elongated extension provided with a peripheral lip meant to be coupled by clipping, for example, to a band adjustable to the ear or to a cap with a cable that can be hung from the mobile telephone .
The multifunction arm can be used without a band, so that the speaker is coupled inside the concha of the ear and the arm itself rests inclined on the ear, with the tragus placed between the speaker and the arm.
In addition and in order to enhance the positional attachment of the earphone in the ear, it is considered to incorporate the aforementioned band coupled in the elongated extension, which due to the rotational nature of the arm will allow positioning the assembly in either ear.
The elongated central body will normally be slightly curved next to the base of the earphone, defining a widening between the speaker and the arm that determines a space in which the concha of the ear is placed, In addition, if the arm is orientated in the same direction as the earphone body, the assembly thus positioned can be hooked between the arm and the body of the earphone, such as on a sweater neck, thereby simplifying the transportation of the assembly.
The elongated central body and part of the annular sector extension of said central body are conceived of an elastic material, such as a thermoplastic elastomeric polymer, which allows freeing the speaker shaft of all loads when an accessory is added or removed. Additionally, the elongated central body can be conceived of a stiff material such as aluminium, chromed metal, leather, wood or the like.
On another hand, the elongated extension ends at a stop made of an elastic material that facilitates the introduction and adjustment of the auxiliary parts, compressing slightly.
In addition, the multifunction arm for a wireless telephone earphone of the present invention can incorporate an orifice for inserting a connector for charging the earphone battery. It can also house inside it a battery, a microphone, a biometric sensor providing information on several biological parameters of the user, a vibrator that vibrates when detecting a call or a radio-frequency antenna for transmitting / receiving signals to / from the device.
DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS To complete the description being made and in order to aid a better understanding of the characteristics of the invention, according to an example of a preferred embodiment, the description is accompanied by a set of drawings forming an integral part of it and in which, for purposes of illustration and in a non- limiting sense the following is shown:
Figure 1 shows a perspective view of the multifunction arm constituting the object of this invention .
Figure 2 shows a perspective view in which the arm is coupled to a wireless earphone in a position oriented for coupling by clipping onto a clothing item, for example.
Figure 3 shows a perspective view in which the arm is coupled to a wireless earphone in a position oriented for adaptation to the ear-
Figure 4 shows a view of the wireless earphone coupled to an ear.
Figure 5 shows a particular embodiment of the present invention in which the earphone arm is coupled to a band.
Figure 6 shows another particular embodiment of the present invention in which the arm associated to the earphone is connected to a cap with a cord that can be hung from a mobile telephone with which it is related.
Figure 7 shows another particular embodiment of the present invention, in which the multifunction arm comprises an inlet orifice for a suitable charger connector ,
Figure 8 shows another particular embodiment of the present invention, in which the multifunction arm comprises a battery housed inside it .
Figure 9 shows another particular embodiment of the present invention, in which the multifunction arm comprises a microphone housed Inside it.
Figure 10 shows another particular embodiment of the present invention, in which the multifunction arm comprises a biometric sensor housed inside it.
Figure 11 shows another particular embodiment of the present invention, in which the multifunction arm comprises a vibrator housed inside it.
Figure 12 shows another particular embodiment of the present invention, in which the multifunction arm comprises a radio-frequency antenna housed inside it.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Several embodiments of the multifunction arm for a wireless earphone (1) of the present invention are described below, with reference to the figures.
Figures 2 and 3 show the multifunction arm in its application for a wireless earphone (I) of the type comprising a body (2) with a microphone (3) and a speaker (4) that extends out of the body (2) on a supporting shaft (5) for adaptation to the ear.
The multifunction arm mainly stands out in that It is constituted from an elongated central body (6) extended on one end by an annular sector (7) that turns with friction about the supporting shaft (5) of the speaker (4) to set its position in several possible orientations, allowing to use the earphone in both ears, In addition, in the position shown in figure 2 It can be clipped onto a sweater, or in that shown in figure 3 the arm adopts an inclined position for resting on the ear when the speaker (4) is inserted in the tragus of the ear, as represented in figure 4. On another hand the multifunction arm is extended on its other end by an elongated extension (8) provided with a peripheral lip (9) meant to be coupled by clipping with the removable accessory elements (10, 11),
Figure 1 shows that the elongated central body {6} is slightly curved near the annular sector (7), defining a widening between the speaker (4} and the elongated central body (6), shown in figure 2, in which the tragus of the ear is placed.
The accessory elements (10, 11) can comprise a band (10) adaptable to the ear, represented in figure 5, or a cap (11) with a cable (12), represented in figure 6, which can be hung from the mobile telephone associated to the earphone (1) for joint transportation.
The elongated central body (6) and part of the annular sector (7) are made of an elastic material, in order to take the load off the supporting shaft (5) of the speaker (4) when it is pulled or pressed when assembling or removing the accessory element (10, 11), Alternatively, the elongated central body (6) and part of the annular sector (7) can be made of finer, rigid materials such as aluminium, chromed metal, leather, wood, or the like. On the end of the elongated extension (8) it is foreseen to incorporate an elastic stop (13) that facilitates the penetration and adjustment of the accessory element (10, 11).
Figures 7 to 12 represent different preferred embodiments corresponding to various functionalities that these multifunction arms can provide.
Thus, figure 7 represents a multifunction arm (1) used as a connector for charging the battery of the earphone, for which it is provided with an inlet orifice (14) for the appropriate charging connector. This inlet orifice (14} is placed on the end of the elongated extension (8) farthest from the elongated central body (6). The connector, inserted in the inlet orifice (14), can be connected to an external battery charger or to an external power supply, not shown, to allow recharging the battery or batteries of the device-
Figure 8 foresees a configuration of the multifunction arm (1) in which an internal battery (15) Is housed inside the elongated extension (8). This internal battery (15) can be connected to an external battery charger or to an external power supply, not shown, to allow recharging the internal battery or batteries of the device.
Figure 9 shows the embodiment of the multifunction arm (1) with a microphone (16) housed inside it, used to capture sounds, incorporated inside the elongated extension (8) .
Figure 10 foresees that the multifunction arm (1)
Incorporate, inside the elongated central body (6) or the elongated extension (8), a biometric sensor (17) that can measure the temperature, heart rate, blood pressure or any other parameter of the user,
Figure 11 represents a similar multifunction arm
(1), in which is incorporated inside the elongated central body (6) or the elongated extension (8) a vibrator device (18) that allows alerting the user clearly of a possible call. This figure also shows how this device is coupled to the user's ear.
Figure 12 shows how the multifunction arm (1) houses, inside the elongated central body (6) or the elongated extension (8), a radio-frequency antenna (19) to allow transmitting and receiving signals to and from the device.
In view of this description and the set of figures, the skilled person in the art will understand that the invention has been described according to some examples of particular embodiments, but that multiple variations may be made in said particular embodiments without departing from the scope of the invention as claimed.

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1. - Multifunction arm for a wireless telephone earphone
(1), comprising a body (2} provided with a microphone (3) and a speaker (4) that projects out of the body (2) by a supporting shaft (5) for adaptation to the ear, characterised in that it is constituted based on an elongated central body (6) extended on one end by an annular sector (7) that turns about the supporting shaft (5) of the speaker (4) to set its position in various possible orientations, allowing to use the earphone in both ears, and is extended on its other end by an elongated extension (8) provided with a peripheral lip
(9) meant for coupling by clipping to removable accessory elements (10, 11} .
2.- Multifunction arm for a wireless telephone earphone (1) according to claim 1, characterised in that the elongated central body (6) is slightly curved near the annular sector (7)/ defining a widening between the speaker (4) and the elongated central body (6) in which the tragus of the ear is placed..
3,- Multifunction arm for a wireless telephone earphone (1) according to any of the previous claims, characterised in that at the end of the elongated extension (8) farthest from the elongated central body
(6) an elastic stop (13) that facilitates the insertion and adjustment of the accessory element (10, 11) is incorporated.
4.~ Multifunction arm for a wireless telephone earphone
(1) according to any of the previous claims, characterised in that the elongated central body (6) and part of the annular sector (7) are made of an elastic material, in order to free the supporting shaft (5) of the speaker (4) from Joads when assembling or removing the accessory element (10, 11) .
5.™ Multifunction arm for a wireless telephone earphone (1) according to claim 4, characterised in that said elastic material is an elastomeric thermoplastic polymer,
6.- Multifunction arm for a wireless telephone earphone (1) according to any of claims 1 to 3, characterised in that the elongated central body (6) and part of the annular sector (7) are made of a stiff material, such as aluminium, chromed metal, leather, wood or the like.
7.- Multifunction arm for a wireless telephone earphone (1) according to any of the previous claims, characterised in that the accessory elements (10, 11) comprise a band (10) adaptable to the ear.
8.- Multifunction arm for a wireless telephone earphone (1) according to any of claims 1 to 6, characterised in that the accessory elements (10, 11) comprise a cap (11} provided with a cable (12).
9,- Multifunction arm for a wireless telephone earphone (1) according to any of the previous claims, characterised in that Ia elongated extension (8) incorporates, at its end farthest from the elongated central body (6), an inlet orifice (14) for a charging connector used to charge the battery of the earphone.
10.- Multifunction arm for a wireless telephone earphone (1) according to any of claims 1 to 8, characterised in that it houses a battery (15) inside it.
11.- Multifunction arm for a wireless telephone earphone (1) according to claim 10, characterised in that said battery (15) is housed inside the elongated extension
12.- Multifunction arm for a wireless telephone earphone (1) according to claims 1 bo 8 characterised in that it houses a microphone {16) inside it.
13,- Multifunction arm for a wireless telephone earphone (1) according to claim 12, characterised in that said microphone (16) is housed inside the elongated extension (8) .
14..- Multifunction arm for a wireless telephone earphone (1) according to claims 1 to 8 characterised in that it incorporates inside it a biometric sensor (17) that provides information on different biological parameters of the user.
15.™ Multifunction arm for a wireless telephone earphone (1) according to claim 14, characterised in that said biometric sensor (17) is housed inside the elongated central body (6) or the elongated extension (8).
16.- Multifunction arm for a wireless telephone earphone (1) according to claim 14 or 15, characterised in that said biological parameters of the user are selected from among the following: temperature, heart rate or blood pressure .
17.- Multifunction arm for a wireless telephone earphone (1) according to any of claims 1 to 8 characterised in that it incorporates inside it a vibrator (18) that produces a vibration when a call is detected.
18.- Multifunction arm for a wireless telephone earphone (1) according to claim 17, characterised in that said vibrator (18) is housed inside the elongated central body (6) or the elongated extension (8) .
19.- Multifunction arm for a wireless telephone earphone (1) according to any of claims 1 to 8 characterised in that it incorporates inside it a radio-frequency antenna (19) for transmitting/receiving signals to/from the device .
20.- Multifunction arm for a wireless telephone earphone (1) according to claim 19, characterised in that said radio-frequency antenna {19) is housed inside the elongated central body (6) or the elongated extension (8} .
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