EP2062459A2 - Headband-type communication device, to be placed on the head of a user - Google Patents

Headband-type communication device, to be placed on the head of a user

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EP2062459A2
EP2062459A2 EP07823433A EP07823433A EP2062459A2 EP 2062459 A2 EP2062459 A2 EP 2062459A2 EP 07823433 A EP07823433 A EP 07823433A EP 07823433 A EP07823433 A EP 07823433A EP 2062459 A2 EP2062459 A2 EP 2062459A2
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communication device
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Philippe Guenebaud
Franck Przysiek
Arielle Cogniat
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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
    • 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
    • H04R—LOUDSPEAKERS, MICROPHONES, GRAMOPHONE PICK-UPS OR LIKE ACOUSTIC ELECTROMECHANICAL TRANSDUCERS; DEAF-AID SETS; PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEMS
    • H04R5/00—Stereophonic arrangements
    • H04R5/033—Headphones for stereophonic communication
    • H04R5/0335—Earpiece support, e.g. headbands or neckrests
    • 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
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04R—LOUDSPEAKERS, MICROPHONES, GRAMOPHONE PICK-UPS OR LIKE ACOUSTIC ELECTROMECHANICAL TRANSDUCERS; DEAF-AID SETS; PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEMS
    • H04R2460/00—Details of hearing devices, i.e. of ear- or headphones covered by H04R1/10 or H04R5/033 but not provided for in any of their subgroups, or of hearing aids covered by H04R25/00 but not provided for in any of its subgroups
    • H04R2460/13—Hearing devices using bone conduction transducers

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  • the present invention relates to a communication device of the headband type, to be placed on the head of a user,
  • the headband-type communication devices described below are one solution to these problems:
  • the headband-type communication device makes it possible to communicate freely and in complete safety, under strong constraints of movement. Indeed, thanks to its arch with the geometry complex and innovative shaped "double Z", it marries the shape of the wearer's skull and allows it, when it is not necessary or mandatory to wear a helmet covering all or part of the surface of his skull, to continue to communicate during the practice of his activities. As non-limiting examples, it continues to ensure its own safety, that of his or her partners or simply to promulgate advice during a training or 0 training to a student.
  • the headband-type communication device may contain, molded or inserted in its arch, a wire antenna connected to its communication device, so as not to cause discomfort with an antenna that would exceed dangerously of said device.
  • the headband type communication device can be hooked inside a so-called "helmet covering" in order to be installed quickly and conveniently when wearing a helmet.
  • helmet covering proved to be mandatory for the protection of the skull of the wearer.
  • the osteophonic device can be easily detached from said headband-type communication device, so that it can be conveniently and quickly installed inside a device. says "helmet covering”.
  • the internal power supply device can be detached easily from said headband type communication device, in order to be replaced or recharged outside said headband type communication device.
  • said device can be foldable and stored easily in a very small space, thanks to notched pivots at the corners of its complex shape or thanks to a flexible memory material.
  • the headband-type communication device can remain perfectly sealed thanks to capacitive sensors which replace buttons and other potentiometers and which allow, by external touch, to adjust the various electronic parameters of the internal communication device, such as alarm clock, sound level, radio range, sleep, as non-limiting examples.
  • all or some of the branches of its "double Z" arch (2) may comprise means of elongation or narrowing, notch or by any other means, in order to adapt to the better said device to the various shapes and sizes of skull of different carriers.
  • each of the two ends of the hoop (2) or the hoop (2) itself may contain all or part of the various devices comprising the device according to the invention.
  • electronic treatment device (3), osteophonic device (4), communication device (5) and autonomous power supply device (6) may contain all or part of the various devices comprising the device according to the invention.
  • the device according to the invention can be monophonic, with one end equipped with said osteophonic device (4), or stereophonic with both ends equipped with a said osteophonic device (4).
  • the communication device type headband according to the invention, to communicate freely and safely, under heavy constraints of movement. It is therefore perfectly suited for sport monitor jobs, work in hazardous areas (construction, machine operators, chemical industry, etc.) and safety-related jobs (emergency doctor, mountain worker, etc.). ..).
  • said headband-type communication device according to the invention could easily be made of rigid plastic for its arch (2).
  • Its electronic processing device (3) could be made from a microcontroller for management, a DSP for voice processing and an integrated RF transceiver with its antenna for the radio part.
  • Figure 1 shows the state of the art of the various types of headphones: wired headset with single hoop passing behind the head and resting on the top of the ears of the wearer (21) causing discomfort in the long run, single headset helmet placed on the top of the skull (22) easily removable, single wired auricles without hoop (23) annoying in the ear canal and easily removable, and finally improved wired atrium with maintenance around the ear (24) but can not apply a significant pressure on the skull bone and ensure the proper functioning of the possible integrated osteophone.
  • FIG 2 represents a possible implementation according to the invention.
  • the headband type communication device according to the invention (1) is mounted on the head (10) of the wearer. Its hoop (2) in the shape of a "double Z" ideally matches the shape of the skull and is practically unripeable.
  • the electronic treatment device (3), the osteophonic device (4), the communication device (5) and the autonomous power supply device (6) are integrated in one or both ends of the said arch (2).
  • Figure 3 shows two possible implementations according to the invention.
  • the headband-type communication device according to the invention (1) is mounted on the head (10) of the wearer, with the "double Z" shape directed forwards for one and towards the rear for the other.
  • Figure 4 represents another possible implementation according to the invention.
  • the headband-type communication device according to the invention (1) is hooked inside the internal structure of a helmet (11) or on the helmet itself, by means of a hook ( 13) to ensure the best positioning of the device according to the invention (1) and its maintenance during the activities of the wearer.
  • Figure 5 represents another possible implementation according to the invention.
  • the headband type communication device according to the invention (1) can be folded back on itself thanks to its flexible structure and notched pivots (7) placed cleverly at each of the angles of said device according to the invention (1). Once folded, it can then be stored in a small tubular box (15) and be removed from the need for use. It will then return to its original shape and may be applied to the head.
  • Figure 6 represents another possible implementation according to the invention.
  • Two branches (8) of its arch (2) can be extended to the eye level of the wearer to protect them and improve the vision of the wearer through corrective lenses or an additional device such as binoculars, or other night vision devices, without the need to rest the whole on the top of the nose as would conventional glasses, with some embarrassment in case of affixing additional heavy vision equipment.
  • the headband-type communication device according to the invention, the latter, a head-type communication device (1), to be placed on the user's head (10), can:
  • said communication device (5) can be wired or wireless
  • Said supply device (6) may be of the disposable battery or rechargeable battery type
  • Said osteophonic device (4) may consist of one or more osteophonic microphones and / or headphones in contact with the skin,
  • Said arch (2) can bear on one or more of its branches (8) or close to one and / or the other of its ends, said treatment devices (3), osteophony (4), communication (5) and feeding devices (6),
  • Said hoop (2) may consist of a flexible but sufficiently rigid material, is in the form of a "double Z", directed towards the front or rear of said head (10), so as to conform to better the shape of said head (10) to hold alone, while at the same time better plating said osteophony device (4) on the skull of the wearer of said device, close to his ear, • said communication device (5) can be a radio for transmitting and receiving a communication, and that the wire antenna is integrated inside said arch (2),
  • Said hoop (2) can be folded back on itself, by means of notched pin mechanisms (7) placed at each corner of the "double Z" structure, in order to store it while taking up the least possible space, when it is not used,
  • Said hoop (2) can be foldable on itself, without mechanisms on pivot, thanks to the fact that it can be made of a flexible material with shape memory, which will only find its ideal shape when it is not more tidy,
  • One or more of the branches (8) of said arch (2) can contain a means of hanging on one or more of the other branches (8), making it possible to keep said device (1) folded on itself when is foldable, • said arch (2) can have one or more fastening means (13), fixed or removable, allowing it to hang, to be maintained, in a protective helmet cover (11), ⁇ said device electronic treatment unit (3), osteophonic device (4), communication device (5) and feeding device (6) form a block that can be dismounted from said arch (2) so as to be integrated inside the another helmet, All or some of the branches of its "double Z" arch (2) may comprise means of lengthening or narrowing thereof, in order to better adapt said device to the various shapes and sizes of the skull of the various carriers • acoustic protection means, covering the ears of the wearer of said Device, may be hooked to said Device,
  • Said electronic processing device (3) can contain capacitive sensors which make it possible, by external touch and without button or potentiometer, to adjust the various electronic parameters of said device,
  • one or two side panels (8) of its arch (2) can be extended to the level of an eye or eyes of the wearer to protect them and / or improve the vision of the wearer.

Abstract

The osteophone-based communication device according to the invention allows communication with complete freedom and security, under strong stresses from movements. As a result of its complex and innovative "double-Z" geometry arc, it hugs the shape of the wearer's head and allows him to continue communicating while performing his sports or professional activities. It replaces a helmet (which can also include a communication device) without the disadvantages thereof: perspiration, discomfort, weight, etc. It is suitable for sports coaches, work in hazardous areas and jobs related to safety.

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DISPOSITIF DE COMMUNICATION DE TYPE SERRE-TETE, A PLACER SUR LA TETE D'UN UTILISATEUR.HALL-HEAD-TYPE COMMUNICATION DEVICE TO BE PLACED ON THE HEAD OF A USER.
La présente invention concerne un dispositif de communication de type serre-tête, à placer sur la tête d'un utilisateur,The present invention relates to a communication device of the headband type, to be placed on the head of a user,
II existe depuis quelques années des tentatives de mise sur le marché d'écouteurs « sur simple arceau » et à base de 5 dispositifs ostéophoniques (conduction des sons à travers les os du crâne jusqu'à l'oreille interne) . Or, il se trouve qu'aucun n'a été prévu pour fonctionner en autonomie complète (avec son propre dispositif de communication) et ils nécessitent tous une connexion filaire à un lecteur, de type baladeur, ou à une radio ou un 10 téléphone portable.In recent years there have been attempts to place earphones "on a single hoop" and on the basis of 5 osteophonic devices (conduction of sounds through the bones of the skull to the inner ear). However, it is found that none have been provided to operate in complete autonomy (with its own communication device) and they all require a wired connection to a player, walkman type, or a radio or a mobile phone .
Dans des conditions à risques, comme pour des activités de sports dangereux ou d'activités de loisir ou professionnelles à mouvements forts ou avec chocs, il s'avère que lorsque le porteur a besoin de communiquer, il ne pourrait pas garder maintenus sur 15 sa tête ces types d'écouteurs sur simple arceau. En effet, ceux-ci s'arracheraient au moindre choc ou au moindre mouvement brusque.In risky conditions, such as for dangerous sports activities or for leisure or professional activities with strong movements or shocks, it turns out that when the wearer needs to communicate, he could not keep on his 15 head these types of headphones on single arch. Indeed, they would tear at the least shock or the slightest sudden movement.
Les Dispositifs de communication de type serre-tête décrits ci-dessous sont une solution à ces problèmes:The headband-type communication devices described below are one solution to these problems:
Le Dispositif de communication de type serre-tête, selon 20 l'invention, permet de communiquer en toute liberté et en toute sécurité, sous fortes contraintes de mouvements. En effet, grâce à son arceau à la géométrie complexe et innovante en forme de « double Z », il épouse la forme du crâne du porteur et lui permet, lorsqu'il n'est pas nécessaire ou obligatoire de porter de 5 casque couvrant toute ou partie de la surface de son crâne, de continuer à communiquer lors de la pratique de ses activités. A titres d'exemples non limitatifs, il continue ainsi d'assurer sa propre sécurité, celle de son ou de ses partenaires ou tout simplement de promulguer des conseils lors d'une formation ou d'un 0 entraînement à un élève.The headband-type communication device according to the invention makes it possible to communicate freely and in complete safety, under strong constraints of movement. Indeed, thanks to its arch with the geometry complex and innovative shaped "double Z", it marries the shape of the wearer's skull and allows it, when it is not necessary or mandatory to wear a helmet covering all or part of the surface of his skull, to continue to communicate during the practice of his activities. As non-limiting examples, it continues to ensure its own safety, that of his or her partners or simply to promulgate advice during a training or 0 training to a student.
Il remplace donc ledit casque couvrant toute ou partie de la surface de son crâne (pouvant aussi intégrer un dispositif de communication) sans en avoir les inconvénients : transpiration, gêne, poids, etc.. Selon un mode particulier de l'invention, le Dispositif de communication de type serre-tête peut contenir, moulée ou insérée dans son arceau, une antenne filaire reliée à son dispositif de communication, afin de ne pas occasionner de gêne avec une antenne qui dépasserait dangereusement dudit dispositif.It therefore replaces said helmet covering all or part of the surface of its skull (which can also incorporate a communication device) without the drawbacks: perspiration, discomfort, weight, etc. According to one particular embodiment of the invention, the headband-type communication device may contain, molded or inserted in its arch, a wire antenna connected to its communication device, so as not to cause discomfort with an antenna that would exceed dangerously of said device.
Selon un mode particulier de l'invention, le Dispositif de communication de type serre-tête peut être accroché à l'intérieur d'un dit « casque couvrant » afin d'y être installé rapidement et de façon pratique lorsque le port d'un casque couvrant s'avérait être obligatoire pour la protection du crâne du porteur.According to a particular embodiment of the invention, the headband type communication device can be hooked inside a so-called "helmet covering" in order to be installed quickly and conveniently when wearing a helmet. helmet covering proved to be mandatory for the protection of the skull of the wearer.
De même, selon un autre mode particulier de l'invention, le dispositif d' ostéophonie peut être détaché facilement dudit Dispositif de communication de type serre-tête, afin d'y être installé de façon pratique et rapide à l'intérieur d'un dit « casque couvrant ».Similarly, according to another particular embodiment of the invention, the osteophonic device can be easily detached from said headband-type communication device, so that it can be conveniently and quickly installed inside a device. says "helmet covering".
Dans un autre mode particulier de l'invention, le dispositif interne d'alimentation peut être détaché facilement dudit Dispositif de communication de type serre-tête, afin d'être remplacé ou rechargé à l'extérieur dudit Dispositif de communication de type serre-tête.In another particular embodiment of the invention, the internal power supply device can be detached easily from said headband type communication device, in order to be replaced or recharged outside said headband type communication device. .
Dans un autre mode particulier de l'invention, il peut s'avérer intéressant de protéger ses oreilles des éventuels bruits ambiants, par l'accueil facile d'un dispositif de protection acoustique sur ledit Dispositif de communication de type serre- tête.In another particular embodiment of the invention, it may be advantageous to protect its ears from any ambient noise, by the easy reception of an acoustic protection device on said communication device type headband.
Lorsque le porteur dudit Dispositif de communication de type serre-tête n'est pas obligé de le porter en permanence, dans un autre mode particulier de l'invention, ledit Dispositif peut être pliable et rangeable, facilement en avec un très faible encombrement, grâce à des pivots crantés aux angles de sa forme complexe ou grâce à un matériau souple à mémoire de forme.When the wearer of said headband-type communication device is not obliged to wear it permanently, in another particular embodiment of the invention, said device can be foldable and stored easily in a very small space, thanks to notched pivots at the corners of its complex shape or thanks to a flexible memory material.
Selon un autre mode particulier de l'invention, le Dispositif de communication de type serre-tête peut rester parfaitement étanche grâce à des capteurs capacitifs qui remplacent boutons et autres potentiomètres et qui permettent, par effleurement externe, de régler les divers paramètres électroniques du dispositif de communication interne, tels que réveil, niveau sonore, portée radio, endormissement, à titre d'exemples non limitatifs.According to another particular embodiment of the invention, the headband-type communication device can remain perfectly sealed thanks to capacitive sensors which replace buttons and other potentiometers and which allow, by external touch, to adjust the various electronic parameters of the internal communication device, such as alarm clock, sound level, radio range, sleep, as non-limiting examples.
Selon un autre mode particulier de l'invention, toutes ou certaines des branches de son arceau en « double Z » (2) peut comporter un moyen d'allongement ou de rétrécissement, à cran ou par tout autre moyen, afin d'adapter au mieux ledit Dispositif aux divers formes et tailles de crâne des différents porteurs.According to another particular embodiment of the invention, all or some of the branches of its "double Z" arch (2) may comprise means of elongation or narrowing, notch or by any other means, in order to adapt to the better said device to the various shapes and sizes of skull of different carriers.
Dans tous les modes particuliers précédents du Dispositif selon l'invention, chacune des 2 extrémités de l'arceau (2) ou l'arceau (2) lui-même, peut contenir tout ou partie des divers dispositifs composants le Dispositif selon l'invention : dispositif électronique de traitement (3), dispositif d' ostéophonie (4), dispositif de communication (5) et dispositif d'alimentation (6) autonome.In all the above particular embodiments of the device according to the invention, each of the two ends of the hoop (2) or the hoop (2) itself, may contain all or part of the various devices comprising the device according to the invention. electronic treatment device (3), osteophonic device (4), communication device (5) and autonomous power supply device (6).
De même, dans tous les cas, le Dispositif selon l'invention peut être monophonique, avec une seule extrémité équipée dudit dispositif d' ostéophonie (4), ou stéréophonique avec les deux extrémités équipées d'un dit dispositif d' ostéophonie (4). Le Dispositif de communication de type serre-tête, selon l'invention, permet de communiquer en toute liberté et en toute sécurité, sous fortes contraintes de mouvements. Il est donc parfaitement adapté dans des métiers de moniteur de sport, de travaux en zone à risque (BTP, conducteurs d'engins, milieu chimique, etc..) et de métiers liés à la sécurité (médecin urgentiste, intervenant en montagne, etc..) .Similarly, in all cases, the device according to the invention can be monophonic, with one end equipped with said osteophonic device (4), or stereophonic with both ends equipped with a said osteophonic device (4). . The communication device type headband, according to the invention, to communicate freely and safely, under heavy constraints of movement. It is therefore perfectly suited for sport monitor jobs, work in hazardous areas (construction, machine operators, chemical industry, etc.) and safety-related jobs (emergency doctor, mountain worker, etc.). ..).
A titre d'exemples non limitatifs d' implémentation, ledit Dispositif de communication de type serre-tête, selon l'invention, pourrait aisément être réalisé en plastique rigide pour son arceau (2). Son dispositif électronique de traitement (3) pourrait être réalisé à partir d'un microcontrôleur pour la gestion, d'un DSP pour le traitement de la voix et d'un émetteur-récepteur HF intégré avec son antenne pour la partie radio. Quant à son dispositif d'alimentation (6) autonome, il peut être constitué d'une batterie lithium rechargeable. La Figure 1 représente l'état de l'art des divers types d'écouteurs : casque filaire avec arceau simple passant derrière la tête et reposant sur le haut des oreilles du porteur (21) occasionnant une gêne à la longue, casque à arceau simple posé sur le sommet du crâne (22) très facilement arrachable, oreillettes filaires simples sans arceau (23) gênantes dans le conduit auditif et facilement arrachables, et enfin oreillette filaire améliorée avec maintien autour de l'oreille (24) mais ne pouvant pas appliquer une pression assez importante sur l'os du crâne et assurer le bon fonctionnement de l'ostéophone intégré éventuel.As non-limiting examples of implementation, said headband-type communication device according to the invention could easily be made of rigid plastic for its arch (2). Its electronic processing device (3) could be made from a microcontroller for management, a DSP for voice processing and an integrated RF transceiver with its antenna for the radio part. As for its autonomous power supply device (6), it may consist of a rechargeable lithium battery. Figure 1 shows the state of the art of the various types of headphones: wired headset with single hoop passing behind the head and resting on the top of the ears of the wearer (21) causing discomfort in the long run, single headset helmet placed on the top of the skull (22) easily removable, single wired auricles without hoop (23) annoying in the ear canal and easily removable, and finally improved wired atrium with maintenance around the ear (24) but can not apply a significant pressure on the skull bone and ensure the proper functioning of the possible integrated osteophone.
La Figure 2 représente une implémentation possible selon l'invention. Le Dispositif de communication de type serre-tête selon l'invention (1) est monté sur la tête (10) du porteur. Son arceau (2) en forme de « double Z » épouse de façon idéale la forme du crâne et est pratiquement inarrachable . Le dispositif électronique de traitement (3), le dispositif d' ostéophonie (4), le dispositif de communication (5) et le dispositif d'alimentation (6) autonome sont intégrés dans l'un ou les 2 extrémités dudit arceau (2) . La Figure 3 représente deux implémentarions possibles selon l'invention. Le Dispositif de communication de type serre-tête selon l'invention (1) est monté sur la tête (10) du porteur, avec la forme en « double Z » dirigée vers l'avant pour l'une et vers l'arrière pour l'autre. La Figure 4 représente une autre implémentation possible selon l'invention. Le Dispositif de communication de type serre- tête selon l'invention (1) est accrochée à l'intérieur de la structure interne d'un casque (11) ou sur le casque lui-même, par l'intermédiaire d'un crochet (13) afin d'assurer le meilleur positionnement du Dispositif selon l'invention (1) et son maintien pendant les activités du porteur.Figure 2 represents a possible implementation according to the invention. The headband type communication device according to the invention (1) is mounted on the head (10) of the wearer. Its hoop (2) in the shape of a "double Z" ideally matches the shape of the skull and is practically unripeable. The electronic treatment device (3), the osteophonic device (4), the communication device (5) and the autonomous power supply device (6) are integrated in one or both ends of the said arch (2). . Figure 3 shows two possible implementations according to the invention. The headband-type communication device according to the invention (1) is mounted on the head (10) of the wearer, with the "double Z" shape directed forwards for one and towards the rear for the other. Figure 4 represents another possible implementation according to the invention. The headband-type communication device according to the invention (1) is hooked inside the internal structure of a helmet (11) or on the helmet itself, by means of a hook ( 13) to ensure the best positioning of the device according to the invention (1) and its maintenance during the activities of the wearer.
La Figure 5 représente une autre implémentation possible selon l'invention. Le Dispositif de communication de type serre- tête selon l'invention (1) peut être replié sur lui-même grâce à sa structure souple et à des pivots crantés (7) placés astucieusement à chacun des angles dudit Dispositif selon l'invention (1) . Une fois replié, il peut alors être rangé dans une petite boite tubulaire (15) et en être ressorti dès le besoin d'utilisation. Il reprendra alors sa forme initiale et pourra être appliqué la tête.Figure 5 represents another possible implementation according to the invention. The headband type communication device according to the invention (1) can be folded back on itself thanks to its flexible structure and notched pivots (7) placed cleverly at each of the angles of said device according to the invention (1). Once folded, it can then be stored in a small tubular box (15) and be removed from the need for use. It will then return to its original shape and may be applied to the head.
La Figure 6 représente une autre implémentation possible selon l'invention. Deux branches (8) de son arceau (2) peuvent être prolongées jusqu'au niveau des yeux du porteur afin de protéger ces derniers et d'améliorer la vision du porteur grâce à des verres correcteurs ou à un dispositif additionnel tel que jumelles, ou autres appareils à vision nocturne, sans avoir besoin de reposer l'ensemble sur le haut du nez comme le feraient des lunettes classiques, avec une gêne certaine en cas d'apposition d'un matériel de vision additionnel lourd. Selon différents modes de réalisation du Dispositif de communication de type serre-tête selon l'invention, ce dernier, Dispositif de communication (1) de type serre-tête, à placer sur la tête (10) de l'utilisateur, peut :Figure 6 represents another possible implementation according to the invention. Two branches (8) of its arch (2) can be extended to the eye level of the wearer to protect them and improve the vision of the wearer through corrective lenses or an additional device such as binoculars, or other night vision devices, without the need to rest the whole on the top of the nose as would conventional glasses, with some embarrassment in case of affixing additional heavy vision equipment. According to various embodiments of the headband-type communication device according to the invention, the latter, a head-type communication device (1), to be placed on the user's head (10), can:
• être composé d'un arceau (2), d'un dispositif électronique de traitement (3), d'un dispositif d' ostéophonie (4), d'un dispositif de communication (5) et d'un dispositif d'alimentation (6) autonome,• consist of a hoop (2), an electronic treatment device (3), an osteophonic device (4), a communication device (5) and a feeding device (6) autonomous,
Selon différents modes de réalisation du Dispositif de réception selon l'invention : • ledit dispositif de communication (5) peut être filaire ou sans fil,According to different embodiments of the receiving device according to the invention: said communication device (5) can be wired or wireless,
• ledit dispositif d'alimentation (6) peut être de type pile jetable ou batterie rechargeable,Said supply device (6) may be of the disposable battery or rechargeable battery type,
• ledit dispositif d' ostéophonie (4) peut être constitué d'un ou plusieurs micros et/ou écouteurs ostéophoniques en contact avec la peau,Said osteophonic device (4) may consist of one or more osteophonic microphones and / or headphones in contact with the skin,
• ledit arceau (2) peut porter, sur une ou plusieurs de ses branches (8) ou à proximité de l'une et/ou l'autre de ses extrémités, lesdits dispositifs de traitement (3) , d'ostéophonie (4), de communication (5) et d'alimentation (6),Said arch (2) can bear on one or more of its branches (8) or close to one and / or the other of its ends, said treatment devices (3), osteophony (4), communication (5) and feeding devices (6),
• ledit arceau (2), peut être constitué d'un matériau souple mais suffisamment rigide, est en forme de « double Z », dirigé vers l'avant ou vers l'arrière de ladite tête (10), de façon à épouser au mieux la forme de ladite tête (10) afin de tenir tout seul, tout en plaquant au mieux ledit dispositif d'ostéophonie (4) sur le crâne du porteur dudit dispositif, à proximité de son oreille, • ledit dispositif de communication (5) peut être une radio permettant d'émettre et de recevoir une communication, et que l'antenne filaire est intégrée à l'intérieur dudit arceau (2),Said hoop (2) may consist of a flexible but sufficiently rigid material, is in the form of a "double Z", directed towards the front or rear of said head (10), so as to conform to better the shape of said head (10) to hold alone, while at the same time better plating said osteophony device (4) on the skull of the wearer of said device, close to his ear, • said communication device (5) can be a radio for transmitting and receiving a communication, and that the wire antenna is integrated inside said arch (2),
• ledit arceau (2) peut être repliable sur lui-même, grâce à des mécanismes sur pivots crantés (7) placés à chaque angle de la structure en « double Z », afin de le ranger en prenant le moins de place possible, lorsqu'il n'est pas utilisé,Said hoop (2) can be folded back on itself, by means of notched pin mechanisms (7) placed at each corner of the "double Z" structure, in order to store it while taking up the least possible space, when it is not used,
• ledit arceau (2) peut être repliable sur lui-même, sans mécanismes sur pivot, grâce au fait qu'il peut être constitué d'un matériau souple à mémoire de forme, qui retrouvera seul sa forme idéale lorsqu'il n'est plus rangé,Said hoop (2) can be foldable on itself, without mechanisms on pivot, thanks to the fact that it can be made of a flexible material with shape memory, which will only find its ideal shape when it is not more tidy,
• une ou plusieurs des branches (8) dudit arceau (2) peut contenir un moyen d'accroché à l'une ou plusieurs des autres branches (8), permettant de garder ledit Dispositif (1) replié sur lui-même lorsqu'il est pliable, • ledit arceau (2) peut posséder un ou plusieurs moyens de fixation (13), fixes ou amovibles, lui permettant de s'accrocher, pour y être maintenu, dans un casque couvrant de protection (11 ), β lesdits dispositif électronique de traitement (3), dispositif d'ostéophonie (4), dispositif de communication (5) et dispositif d'alimentation (6) forment un bloc pouvant être démontable dudit arceau (2) afin d'être intégré à l'intérieur d'un autre casque, • toutes ou certaines des branches de son arceau en « double Z » (2) peut comporter un moyen d'allongement ou de rétrécissement de celles-ci, afin d'adapter au mieux ledit Dispositif aux divers formes et tailles de crâne des différents porteurs, • un moyen de protection acoustique, recouvrant les oreilles du porteur dudit Dispositif, peut être accroché audit Dispositif,One or more of the branches (8) of said arch (2) can contain a means of hanging on one or more of the other branches (8), making it possible to keep said device (1) folded on itself when is foldable, • said arch (2) can have one or more fastening means (13), fixed or removable, allowing it to hang, to be maintained, in a protective helmet cover (11), β said device electronic treatment unit (3), osteophonic device (4), communication device (5) and feeding device (6) form a block that can be dismounted from said arch (2) so as to be integrated inside the another helmet, All or some of the branches of its "double Z" arch (2) may comprise means of lengthening or narrowing thereof, in order to better adapt said device to the various shapes and sizes of the skull of the various carriers • acoustic protection means, covering the ears of the wearer of said Device, may be hooked to said Device,
• ledit dispositif électronique de traitement (3) peut contenir des capteurs capacitifs qui permettent, par effleurement externe et sans bouton ni potentiomètre, de régler les divers paramètres électroniques dudit dispositif,Said electronic processing device (3) can contain capacitive sensors which make it possible, by external touch and without button or potentiometer, to adjust the various electronic parameters of said device,
• une ou deux banches (8) de son arceau (2) peuvent être prolongées jusqu'au niveau d'un œil ou des yeux du porteur afin de protéger ces derniers et/ou d'améliorer la vision du porteur . • one or two side panels (8) of its arch (2) can be extended to the level of an eye or eyes of the wearer to protect them and / or improve the vision of the wearer.

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1) Dispositif de communication (1) de type serre-tête, à placer sur la tête (10) de l'utilisateur, caractérisé en ce que :1) Communication device (1) of the headband type, to be placed on the head (10) of the user, characterized in that:
• il est composé d'un arceau (2), d'un dispositif électronique de traitement (3), d'un dispositif d' ostéophonie (4), d'un dispositif de communication (5) et d'un dispositif d'alimentation (6) autonome, • ledit dispositif de communication (5) peut être filaire ou sans fil,It is composed of an arch (2), an electronic treatment device (3), an osteophonic device (4), a communication device (5) and a device for power supply (6), • said communication device (5) can be wired or wireless,
• ledit dispositif d'alimentation (6) peut être de type pile jetable ou batterie rechargeable,Said supply device (6) may be of the disposable battery or rechargeable battery type,
• ledit dispositif d' ostéophonie (4) peut être constitué d'un ou plusieurs micros et/ou écouteurs ostéophoniques en contact avec la peau,Said osteophonic device (4) may consist of one or more osteophonic microphones and / or headphones in contact with the skin,
• ledit arceau (2) porte, sur une ou plusieurs de ses branches (8) ou à proximité de l'une et/ou l'autre de ses extrémités, lesdits dispositifs de traitement (3), d' ostéophonie (4), de communication (5) et d'alimentation (6),Said arch (2) bears, on one or more of its branches (8) or near one and / or the other of its ends, said osteophonic treatment devices (3) (4), communication (5) and feeding (6),
• ledit arceau (2), constitué d'un matériau souple mais suffisamment rigide, est en forme de « double Z », dirigé vers l'avant ou vers l'arrière de ladite tête (10), de façon à épouser au mieux la forme de ladite tête (10) afin de tenir tout seul, tout en plaquant au mieux ledit dispositif d' ostéophonie (4) sur le crâne du porteur dudit dispositif, à proximité de son oreille . 2) Dispositif selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que ledit dispositif de communication (5) est une radio permettant d'émettre et de recevoir une communication, et que l' antenne filaire est intégrée à l'intérieur dudit arceau (2) .Said arch (2), made of a flexible but sufficiently rigid material, is in the form of a "double Z", directed towards the front or rear of said head (10), in order to marry at best the shape of said head (10) to hold alone, while at the same time better plating said osteophonic device (4) on the skull of the wearer of said device, close to his ear. 2) Device according to claim 1, characterized in that said communication device (5) is a radio for transmitting and receiving a communication, and that the wire antenna is integrated inside said arch (2).
3) Dispositif selon la revendication 1 ou 2, caractérisé en ce que ledit arceau (2) est repliable sur lui-même, grâce à des mécanismes sur pivots crantés (7) placés à chaque angle de la structure en « double Z », afin de le ranger en prenant le moins de place possible, lorsqu'il n'est pas utilisé. Une ou plusieurs des branches (8) dudit arceau (2) contenant un moyen d'accroché à l'une ou plusieurs des autres branches (8) permettant de garder ledit Dispositif (1) replié sur lui- même .3) Device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that said arch (2) is foldable on itself, thanks to mechanisms on notched pivots (7) placed at each corner of the structure in "double Z", so to put it away by taking the least possible space, when not in use. One or more of the branches (8) of said arch (2) containing means for hanging on one or more of the other branches (8) for keeping said device (1) folded on itself.
4) Dispositif selon la revendication 1 ou 2, caractérisé en ce que ledit arceau (2) est repliable sur lui-même, sans mécanismes sur pivot, grâce au fait qu'il est constitué d'un matériau souple à mémoire de forme, qui retrouvera seul sa forme idéale lorsqu'il n'est plus rangé. Une ou plusieurs des branches (8) dudit arceau (2) contenant un moyen d'accroché à l'une ou plusieurs des autres branches (8) permettant de garder ledit Dispositif (1) replié sur lui-même. 5) Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que ledit arceau (2) possède un ou plusieurs moyens de fixation (13), fixes ou amovibles, lui permettant de s'accrocher, pour y être maintenu, dans un casque couvrant de protection (11) . 6) Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que toutes ou certaines des branches de son arceau en « double Z » (2) comporte un moyen d'allongement ou de rétrécissement de celles-ci, afin d'adapter au mieux ledit Dispositif aux divers formes et tailles de crâne des différents porteurs.4) Device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that said hoop (2) is foldable on itself, without mechanisms pivot, thanks to the fact that it consists of a flexible memory material, which will only find its ideal shape when it is no longer tidy. One or more of the branches (8) of said arch (2) containing a means of hanging on one or more of the other branches (8) for keeping said device (1) folded on itself. 5) Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that said hoop (2) has one or more fixing means (13), fixed or removable, allowing it to hang on, to be maintained, in a protective helmet cover (11). 6) Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that all or some of the branches of its arch "double Z" (2) comprises a means of elongation or narrowing thereof, in order to adapt at best said device to the various shapes and sizes of skull of different carriers.
7) Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que lesdits dispositif électronique de traitement (3), dispositif d' ostéophonie (4), dispositif de communication (5) et dispositif d'alimentation (6) forment un bloc démontable dudit arceau (2) afin d'être intégré à l'intérieur d'un autre casque.7) Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that said electronic treatment device (3), osteophonic device (4), communication device (5) and feeding device (6) form a removable block of said arch (2) to be integrated inside another helmet.
8) Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce qu'un moyen de protection acoustique, recouvrant les oreilles du porteur dudit dispositif, peut y être accroché.8) Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that an acoustic protection means, covering the ears of the wearer of said device, can be hooked.
9) Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que ledit dispositif électronique de traitement (3) peut contenir des capteurs capacitifs qui permettent, par effleurement externe et sans bouton ni potentiomètre, de régler les divers paramètres électroniques dudit dispositif.9) Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that said electronic processing device (3) may contain capacitive sensors which allow, by external touch and without button or potentiometer, to adjust the various electronic parameters of said device.
10) Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que une ou deux branches (8) de son arceau (2) sont prolongées jusqu'au niveau d'un œil ou des yeux du porteur afin de protéger ces derniers et/ou d'améliorer la vision du porteur. 10) Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that one or two branches (8) of its arch (2) are extended to the level of an eye or eyes of the wearer to protect them and / or improve the wearer's vision.
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