DE102006012609A1 - Electronics assembly e.g. navigation receiver, for use with e.g. walkman, has output interface for head or earphones, where signals generated by assembly are delivered alone or with output signals to users in specified composition - Google Patents

Abstract

The assembly (6) has an output interface for head or earphones and a sensor or receiving antenna provided for wireless electrical signals. An electronic translator converts the signals into stored text, and an electronic logic. The electrical signals generated by the assembly are delivered alone or with output signals of stationary and portable electronic storage and playback devices e.g. ipod (1), to specific users e.g. sportsman, in a specified composition and time sequence over electroacoustic and/or electrooptical transducers.

Description

The The invention relates preferably to portable but also fixed playback devices for acoustic and optical signals that - through an additional module added - a series of benefits for to present the user.

When Playback devices are e.g. especially addressed: MP3 player (eg iPod), navigation devices, mobile phones (Cell phones), walkman, notebooks, pocket PCs, etc. All these devices give to the user acoustic signals via headphones or optical signals via lights or screens (Displays).

To the Part, they use stored data, which brought to playback be like e.g. Memory sticks for Music - to other part they get their data from radio signals they receive and edit - how e.g. GPS data, radio clock data, mobile data, RFID information. There are also known medical devices Data from living things (e.g., heartrate signals, temperatures) decrease and over Pass cable or radio to evaluation and playback devices. Known radars that e.g. in athletes measure running or driving speeds, as well Pedometer or spiroergometry equipment belong also to the mentioned devices.

The known devices of the type described are for processing and dispensing only one Targeted data types. Examples are: MP3 player for music and text, navigation devices for texts and contents of traffic networks, heartrate receivers for texts and body signals, Radio clock for displaying the time, radar for speeds and distance.

These singular Use is for a number of users unfavorable: a dedicated athlete / jogger would like to while Do not renounce his musical accompaniment but at the same time on the condition of his stressed heart or circulation Signals / textual information / language to be alerted. One Tourist in a strange city is happy about steering his steps using a memory stick with sightseeing character, but would like in the program pauses continue to like an audiobook or music "read / listen". Also, both are Users interested while their activities to an approaching date to become, e.g. - from directed to the radio clock reception - a (Text) to draw attention to the upcoming date.

These described disadvantages of the inventive concept to reduce to existing storage and playback devices additional modules offered that allow two or more functions through the combination from device and Assemble the module to the user.

To is according to the invention in the Assembly a circuit part provided, the signals from two or Create more signal sources in the level, change the level relation to each other and in the time sequence. This "mixer" can be operated via manual switches, pushbuttons, potentiometers etc. or by Remote control over Bluetooth can also be programmed by the user. A signal source can e.g. Music from the MP3 player, the second signal source e.g. a heartrate sensor.

The inventive arrangement The electronics module can be integrated into a newly designed device are realized as well as an additional component for an existing device become.

For the version as an additional component another inventive feature is to be applied. To becomes the output signal of the device fed into an input channel of the module and after mixing with the signal generated by the module as an output signal the listener or screen of the device fed.

Becomes the supply and rejection of the signals via jacks and plugs, with those of the device are compatible, so without mechanical or electrical modification of the equipment the advantage of the invention from mixed programs can also be given to users who already in possession of a known device and not on the cost and time associated with new development and new production of equipment wait with integrated module according to the invention want.

The painting 1 and 2 show suggestions for the inventive docking of the module to known devices. The drawing 3 is an example of the organization of the circuit parts of the module.

When further inventive advantage it can be seen that e.g. Users of non-navigation devices through assemblies including sticks with stored texts and geographic Data in person, so to speak guided Make sightseeing tours can, where they are after reaching the respective goals and graduation the information provided is safely routed to the next destination. Autonomous assemblies of this kind can e.g. also with a stick selection as a service of public Information points and private providers (hotels, car rental companies) on loan Tobe offered.

Also the use according to the invention of assemblies according to the invention for verifiable documentation of business trips for recordable users brings benefits for the businessman.

drawings

1 shows an MP3 player on the model of a so-called iPods ( 1 ) - as an example of a portable audio device powered by an electronics assembly ( 6 ) should be complemented by these with their adapted design from below with the help of their plug ( 7 ) in the headphone jack ( 12 ) and / or its multiple plug ( 5 ) into the multiple socket (dock connector / multifunction bus) ( 4 ) electrical contact and at the same time finds mechanical fastening. Alternatively, one of the electrical connections can also be made via cable ( 13 ), as well as connectors ( 3 ) and socket ( 2 ) respectively.

The headphone is connected via the plug ( 8th ), which also has the cable for the headphones, and the socket ( 8a ) from below into the electronics module. Optionally, the multiple socket ( 11 ) the contacts of the multiple plug ( 5 ) take.

With ( 9 ) 3 adjustment elements are indicated, which can be operated by hand and can change eg mixing ratio, volume, program, etc., if this is not done by an external remote control (not shown).

With ( 10 ) is a so-called. Stick indicated that contains electronic memory, for example, include a sightseeing tour based on satellite navigation and are played by the electronics of the assembly, mixed with or in exchange with the music from the iPod the user's ear can. The socket ( 14 ) picks up the stick.

2 In this drawing is shown that other fasteners and arrangements are possible. If there is no multiple socket ( 4 ) on the storage and playback device ( 15 ), the electronics module ( 16 ) eg with a Velcro material ( 18 ) are fastened mechanically and over the plug ( 17 ) are electrically connected in the same plane.

Alternatively, it is indicated that an attachment of the assembly ( 19 ) by Velcro material ( 18a ) on other zones of the device ( 15 ) and contacting via cable ( 19a ) is possible.

Another type of compilation is shown below. The device ( 21 ) is with a listener ( 21a ) and a headband ( 20 ) with the assembly ( 22 ) connected. The headgear can accommodate necessary cable connections.

3 shows an example of the electrical circuit of an electronic module as a block diagram. The naming of the individual circuit parts can recognize the respective function.

Claims (13)

Electronic assembly ( 6 ) for autonomous and shared use with fixed and portable electronic storage and playback devices of audio and video signals ( 1 ), with output interface for headphones or earphones, with or without speakers, with internal or external power source, with sensor or receiving antenna for wireless electrical signals, with an electronic corrector for these signals in stored spoken texts and with the necessary electronic logic, with an input interface for electrical signals, characterized in that the generated by the electronic assembly electrical signals alone or with the output signals of the storage and playback device in a certain composition and timing mixed via electro-acoustic and / or electro-optical converter are delivered to specific users. Electronics module according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the input plug ( 7 ) is mechanically and electrically compatible with the output socket ( 1 ) for headphones or earphones of the storage or playback device and that the output socket ( 8a ) is mechanically and electrically compatible with the plug of the headphone or earphone ( 8th ) to be connected to the storage and playback device. Electronic assembly according to the preceding claims characterized in that the electronic assembly is an electronic Circuit for mixing the signals from the storage and playback device with the signals from the contains spoken texts, the in their mixing ratio, their level, in the chronological sequence and the selection of the text content can be programmed. Electronics assembly according to the preceding claims, characterized in that the electronic assembly with setting and control elements ( 9 ) is equipped for level and / or mixing ratio, and / or timing, and / or operating state and / or content of the text and that the setting and control elements can be called with or without external initiators and made to change. Electronic assembly according to the preceding claims, characterized in that the electronic assembly with a multiple plug ( 5 ), which is inserted in the multiple socket (Dock-An final / multifunction bus) ( 4 ) of the storage and playback device, with which it is to be operated jointly, that the plug preferably only performs the mechanical function with or without latching and that the electronics module a multiple socket ( 11 ), which corresponds to the multiple socket of the storage and playback device, which is used for programming, storage contact and for charging the battery. Electronic assembly according to the preceding claims, characterized in that the electronic assembly electronic memory sticks ( 10 ) ( 14 ) and can process their content containing navigation data transmitted by satellites with or without spoken texts. Electronic assembly according to the preceding claims characterized in that the outer dimensions and electronic package designs compatible with the dimensions and embodiments of the storage and playback apparatus with which it operates is to be. Electronic assembly according to the preceding claims, characterized in that the electronic assembly by means of Velcro material ( 18 ) ( 18a ) on the storage and playback device ( 15 ) can be attached. Electronic assembly according to the preceding claims characterized in that the electronic data at the output of the electronic module by wireless transmission technology or by cable to one or more hearing aids of one or more persons can be. Electronic assembly according to the preceding claims characterized in that generated by the electronic module and / or processed electronic data and / or data from external broadcast sources via a suitable multi-pin connector for display on the screen transferred to the storage and playback device become. Electronic assembly according to the preceding claims characterized in that the electronics assembly has a built-in and contains readable or removable electronic memory, the the distance to which they have traveled according to navigation data, the dwell positions and the dwell time per position as well as date and time stored on request and with or without a code designation and that the electronics board has the necessary electronics also provides. Electronic assembly according to the preceding claims marked that for the electronics assembly described functions and components in the memory and playback device functionally integrated are. Electronic assembly according to the preceding claims in that the electronic module is a radar unit for Measurement of velocities, the detected values translated into spoken texts and outputs continuously or retrievable.