EP2229788B1 - In-ear headphone and headset - Google Patents

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EP2229788B1
EP2229788B1 EP08861949A EP08861949A EP2229788B1 EP 2229788 B1 EP2229788 B1 EP 2229788B1 EP 08861949 A EP08861949 A EP 08861949A EP 08861949 A EP08861949 A EP 08861949A EP 2229788 B1 EP2229788 B1 EP 2229788B1
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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
    • H04R1/105—Earpiece supports, e.g. ear hooks
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04R—LOUDSPEAKERS, MICROPHONES, GRAMOPHONE PICK-UPS OR LIKE ACOUSTIC ELECTROMECHANICAL TRANSDUCERS; DEAF-AID SETS; PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEMS
    • H04R25/00—Deaf-aid sets, i.e. electro-acoustic or electro-mechanical hearing aids; Electric tinnitus maskers providing an auditory perception
    • H04R25/02—Deaf-aid sets, i.e. electro-acoustic or electro-mechanical hearing aids; Electric tinnitus maskers providing an auditory perception adapted to be supported entirely by ear
    • 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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  • DE 40 19 250 shows an intra-conchal electroacoustic transducer with an auxiliary support means.
  • the support member 300 has a first end 301 which serves to be inserted into the concha of an outer ear.
  • the support element 300 also has an opening or recess 310, by means of which the support element can be fastened rotatably and / or pivotably at the first end 110.
  • Fig. 2 shows a further schematic representation of the in-ear receiver according to the first embodiment.
  • the support element 300 is flexible.
  • the support member 300 is preferably made of a soft elastic material such. B. rubber, so that the support member can fit into the concha of a wearer to ensure a secure fit of the in-ear earpiece (s. Fig. 3 ). Due to the flexible configuration of the support element 300 according to the first exemplary embodiment, it can be achieved that the in-ear receiver can be inserted into each ear.
  • an in-ear earphone with a one-size-fit-all solution is provided, that is, the in-ear earphone according to the first embodiment can be adapted to each ear or outer ear.

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There is provided an in-ear earphone comprising a housing (100), a transducer housing (200) and a support unit (300). The transducer housing (200) serves to receive an electroacoustic transducer. The support unit (300) is connected to the housing (100) and is adapted to be anchored in a concha of a wearer. The support unit (300) is at least partially made from a soft flexible material. In that way it can be ensured that the in-ear earphone can be anchored in any concha of a wearer.

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Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft einen Hörer und insbesondere einen In-Ohr Hörer.The present invention relates to a handset, and more particularly to an in-ear handset.

DE 439808 zeigt einen Kopfhörer mit einem Kopfbügel und zwei bogenförmigen Druckkissen, welche an der Schläfe eines Trägers anliegen. Der Kopfhörer weist ferner zwei Ohrmuscheln auf, welche an einem Ohr eines Trägers anliegen. DE 439808 shows a headphone with a headband and two arcuate pressure pad, which abut the temple of a wearer. The headphone also has two pinnae which rest against an ear of a wearer.

DE 20 2006 008 508 zeigt einen In-ear-Hörer mit einem elektroakustischen Wandler und einem Stützelement, welches an den Wandler gekoppelt ist. Hierbei bildet der Wandler einen ersten Punkt einer Verankerung und das Stützelement bildet einen zweiten Punkt einer Verankerung, so dass eine Zwei-Punkte-Verankerung im Außenohr ermöglicht wird. DE 20 2006 008 508 shows an in-ear earphone with an electro-acoustic transducer and a support element which is coupled to the transducer. In this case, the transducer forms a first point of anchoring and the support element forms a second point of anchoring, so that a two-point anchorage in the outer ear is made possible.

DE 40 19 250 zeigt einen intra-conchalen elektroakustischen Wandler mit einer Hilfs-Stützeinrichtung. DE 40 19 250 shows an intra-conchal electroacoustic transducer with an auxiliary support means.

US 5,935,435 zeigt einen In-ear-Hörer mit einem entlang des In-ear-Hörers verschiebbaren Stützelement, welches in ein Außenohr eines Trägers eingreifen kann. US 5,935,435 shows an in-ear earpiece with a displaceable along the in-ear earphone support member which can engage in an outer ear of a wearer.

KR 10-2006-0113603 zeigt einen In-ear-Hörer mit einem Stützelement, welches in ein Außenohr eines Benutzers eingreifen kann. KR 10-2006-0113603 shows an in-ear earpiece with a support element which can engage in an outer ear of a user.

DE 10 2004 010 198 A1 zeigt einen In-Ohr Hörer mit mindestens einem elektroakustischen Wandler und einem Stützelement. Das Stützelement ist an den Wandler gekoppelt. Der Wandler bildet einen ersten Punkt einer Verankerung und das Stützelement bildet einen zweiten Punkt einer Verankerung, so dass eine Zweipunktverankerung im Außenohr erreicht werden kann. Das Stützelement ist gegenüber dem Wandler vorgespannt. Es ist eine Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung, einen In-Ohr Hörer und ein Headset vorzusehen, welcher einen verbesserten Tragekomfort aufweist. DE 10 2004 010 198 A1 shows an in-ear earphone with at least one electro-acoustic transducer and a support element. The support element is coupled to the transducer. The transducer forms a first point of anchoring and the support element forms a second point of anchoring so that a two-point anchorage in the outer ear can be achieved. The support element is biased relative to the transducer. It is an object of the present invention to provide an in-ear earphone and a headset which has improved wearing comfort.

Diese Aufgabe wird durch einen Hörer gemäß Anspruch 1 und durch ein Headset gemäß Anspruch 3 gelöst.This object is achieved by a handset according to claim 1 and by a headset according to claim 3.

Somit wird ein In-Ohr Hörer mit einem Gehäuse, einem Wandlergehäuse und einer Stützeinheit vorgesehen. Das Wandlergehäuse dient der Aufnahme eines elektroakustischen Wandlers. Die Stützeinheit ist mit dem Gehäuse verbunden und ist dazu ausgestaltet in einer Concha eines Trägers verankert zu werden. Die Stützeinheit ist zumindest teilweise aus einem weichen flexiblen Material hergestellt. Somit kann gewährleistet werden, dass der In-Ohr Hörer in jede beliebige Concha eines Trägers verankert werden kann.Thus, an in-ear earphone with a housing, a converter housing and a support unit is provided. The converter housing serves to receive an electroacoustic transducer. The support unit is connected to the housing and is adapted to be anchored in a concha of a wearer. The support unit is at least partially made of a soft flexible material. Thus, it can be ensured that the in-ear listener can be anchored in any concha of a wearer.

Gemäß der vorliegenden Erfindung ist die Stützeinheit drehbar und/oder verschwenkbar an einem Ende des Gehäuses befestigt.According to the present invention, the support unit is rotatably and / or pivotally attached to one end of the housing.

Gemäß der Erfindung ist die Stützeinheit über ein Kugelgelenk mit dem ersten Ende des Gehäuses verbunden.According to the invention, the support unit is connected via a ball joint to the first end of the housing.

Die Erfindung betrifft ebenfalls ein Headset mit mindestens einem Gehäuse, einem Wandlergehäuse und einer Stützeinheit. Das Wandlergehäuse dient der Aufnahme eines elektroakustischen Wiedergabewandlers. Die Stützeinheit ist mit dem Gehäuse verbunden und ist dazu ausgestaltet, in einer Concha eines Trägers verankert zu werden. Die Stützeinheit ist zumindest teilweise aus einem weichen, flexiblen Material hergestellt. Somit kann gewährleistet werden, dass das Headset in jede beliebige Concha eines Trägers verankert werden kann.The invention also relates to a headset with at least one housing, a converter housing and a support unit. The converter housing serves to receive an electroacoustic reproduction transducer. The support unit is connected to the housing and is adapted to be anchored in a concha of a wearer. The support unit is at least partially made of a soft, flexible material. Thus, it can be ensured that the headset can be anchored in any concha of a wearer.

Weitere Aspekte der Erfindung sind Gegenstand der Unteransprüche.Further aspects of the invention are the subject of the dependent claims.

Ausführungsbeispiele und Vorteile der vorliegenden Erfindung werden nachstehend unter Bezugnahme auf die Zeichnung näher erläutert.

Fig. 1
zeigt eine schematische Darstellung eines In-Ohr Hörers gemäß ei- nem ersten Ausführungsbeispiel,
Fig. 2
zeigt eine weitere schematische Darstellung eines In-Ohr Hörers ge- mäß dem ersten Ausführungsbeispiel,
Fig. 3
zeigt noch eine weitere schematische Darstellung eines In-Ohr Hörers gemäß dem ersten Ausführungsbeispiel, und
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zeigt eine schematische Darstellung eines In-Ohr Hörers gemäß der Erfindung
Embodiments and advantages of the present invention will be explained below with reference to the drawings.
Fig. 1
shows a schematic representation of an in-ear receiver according to a first embodiment,
Fig. 2
shows a further schematic representation of an in-ear receiver according to the first embodiment,
Fig. 3
shows yet another schematic representation of an in-ear listener according to the first embodiment, and
Fig. 4
shows a schematic representation of an in-ear receiver according to the invention

Fig. 4 zeigt eine schematische Darstellung eines ln-Ohr Hörers gemäß der Erfindung. Der In-Ohr Hörer gemäß der Erfindung weist ebenfalls ein Gehäuse 100, ein Wandlergehäuse 200 zur Aufnahme eines elektroakustischen Wandlers sowie ein Stützelement 300 auf. Das Stützelement wird an einem Ende 110 des Gehäuses 100 vorgesehen. Fig. 4 shows a schematic representation of an in-ear earphone according to the invention. The in-ear earphone according to the invention also has a housing 100, a transducer housing 200 for receiving an electroacoustic transducer, and a support member 300. The support member is provided at an end 110 of the housing 100.

Das Stützelement 300 weist ein erstes Ende 301 auf, welches dazu dient, in die Concha eines Außenohres eingefügt zu werden. Das Stützelement 300 weist ferner eine Öffnung bzw. Ausnehmung 310 auf, mittels welcher das Stützelement am ersten Ende 110 drehbar und/oder verschwenkbar befestigt werden kann.The support member 300 has a first end 301 which serves to be inserted into the concha of an outer ear. The support element 300 also has an opening or recess 310, by means of which the support element can be fastened rotatably and / or pivotably at the first end 110.

Das Stützelement wird mittels eines Kugelgelenkes an dem ersten Ende 110 des Gehäuses 100 befestigt. Somit kann erreicht werden, dass das Stützelement 300 beweglich an dem ersten Ende 110 des Gehäuses befestigt wird, was den Tragekomfort und die Anpassungsfähigkeit verbessert.The support member is fixed by means of a ball joint at the first end 110 of the housing 100. Thus, it can be achieved that the support member 300 is movably attached to the first end 110 of the housing, which improves the wearing comfort and the adaptability.

Fig. 1 zeigt eine schematische Darstellung eines In-Ohr Hörers gemäß einem ersten Ausführungsbeispiel. Der In-Ohr Hörer weist ein Gehäuse 100, ein Wandlergehäuse 200 zur Aufnahme eines elektroakustischen Wandlers sowie ein Stützelement 300 auf. Das Stützelement 300 kann am oberen Ende des Gehäuses abnehmbar befestigt sein. Das Stützelement 300 ist vorzugsweise flexibel ausgestaltet und kann ein weiches, flexibles Material aufweisen. Fig. 1 shows a schematic representation of an in-ear listener according to a first embodiment. The in-ear receiver has a housing 100, a transducer housing 200 for receiving an electro-acoustic transducer, and a support element 300. The support member 300 may be removably attached to the upper end of the housing. The support element 300 is preferably flexible and may comprise a soft, flexible material.

Fig. 2 zeigt eine weitere schematische Darstellung des In-Ohr Hörers gemäß dem ersten Ausführungsbeispiel. In Fig. 2 ist deutlich zu sehen, dass das Stützelement 300 flexibel ausgestaltet ist. Das Stützelement 300 wird vorzugsweise aus einem weichen elastischen Material wie z. B. Gummi hergestellt, so dass sich das Stützelement in die Concha eines Trägers einfügen kann, um einen sicheren Sitz des In-Ohr Hörers zu gewährleisten (s. Fig. 3). Durch die flexible Ausgestaltung des Stützelements 300 gemäß dem ersten Ausführungsbeispiel kann erreicht werden, dass der In-Ohr Hörer in jedes Ohr eingesetzt werden kann. Somit wird ein In-Ohr Hörer mit einer One-Size-Fit-All Lösung vorgesehen, d. h. der In-Ohr Hörer gemäß dem ersten Ausführungsbeispiel kann sich in bzw. an jedes Ohr bzw. Außenohr anpassen. Fig. 2 shows a further schematic representation of the in-ear receiver according to the first embodiment. In Fig. 2 It can clearly be seen that the support element 300 is flexible. The support member 300 is preferably made of a soft elastic material such. B. rubber, so that the support member can fit into the concha of a wearer to ensure a secure fit of the in-ear earpiece (s. Fig. 3 ). Due to the flexible configuration of the support element 300 according to the first exemplary embodiment, it can be achieved that the in-ear receiver can be inserted into each ear. Thus, an in-ear earphone with a one-size-fit-all solution is provided, that is, the in-ear earphone according to the first embodiment can be adapted to each ear or outer ear.

Das Stützelement 300 gemäß der Erfindung wird aus einem weichen flexiblen Material hergestellt.The support member 300 according to the invention is made of a soft flexible material.

In dem Gehäuse 100 gemäß der Erfindung und dem ersten Ausführungsbeispiel kann eine drahtlose Empfangseinheit vorgesehen werden, so dass Audiosignale drahtlos an den In-Ohr Hörer übermittelt werden. Diese drahtlose Kommunikation kann beispielsweise auf dem Bluetooth-Protokoll, dem WLAN-Protokoll oder anderen drahtlosen Protokollen beruhen.In the housing 100 according to the invention and the first embodiment, a wireless receiving unit may be provided so that audio signals are transmitted wirelessly to the in-ear listener. This wireless communication may be based, for example, on the Bluetooth protocol, the WLAN protocol or other wireless protocols.

Bei dem Hörer gemäß dem Ausführungsbeispiel befindet sich das Wandlergehäuse 200 in einer ersten Ebene, welche beabstandet zu einer zweiten Ebene ausgestaltet ist, in welcher sich das Gehäuse und/oder das Stützelement befindet.In the earphone according to the exemplary embodiment, the converter housing 200 is located in a first plane which is spaced apart from a second plane in which the housing and / or the support element is located.

Gemäß einem weiteren Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung wird ein Headset vorgesehen, welches auf dem In-Ohr Hörer gemäß der Erfindung oder dem ersten Ausführungsbeispiel basiert. Zur Implementierung eines Headsets muss in dem In-Ohr Hörer ein Mikrofon vorgesehen werden. Falls das Headset drahtlos ausgestaltet ist, so müssen die durch das Mikrofon aufgezeichneten Sprachsignale drahtlos mittels einer Sendeeinheit übertragen werden. In einem derartigen Fall kann das Drahtlos-Headset eine Drahtlossende/Empfangseinheit aufweisen. According to a further embodiment of the invention, a headset is provided, which is based on the in-ear earpiece according to the invention or the first embodiment. To implement a headset, a microphone must be provided in the in-ear handset. If the headset is designed to be wireless, then the speech signals recorded by the microphone must be transmitted wirelessly by means of a transmitting unit. In such a case, the wireless headset may include a wireless transmitter / receiver unit.

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  1. An in-ear earphone comprising
    a housing (100),
    a transducer housing (200) for receiving an electroacoustic transducer, and
    a support unit (300) which is connected to the housing (100) and is configured to be anchored in a concha of a wearer,
    wherein the support unit (300) at least partially has a soft flexible material,
    wherein the support unit (300) is rotatably and/or pivotably fastened to an end (110) of the housing (100),
    wherein the support unit (300) is connected to the end (110) of the housing (100) via a ball joint,
    wherein the support unit (300) is removably fastened to the housing.
  2. An earphone according to claim 1, wherein the transducer housing is disposed in a first plane and the support unit (300) is disposed in a second plane, the first plane being arranged spaced from the second plane.
  3. A headset comprising
    at least one housing (100),
    a transducer housing (200) for receiving an electroacoustic transducer, and
    a support unit (300) which is connected to the housing and is configured to be anchored in a concha of a wearer,
    wherein the support unit (300) at least partially has a soft flexible material,
    wherein the support unit (300) is rotatably and/or pivotably fastened to an end (110) of the housing (100),
    wherein the support unit (300) is connected to the end (110) of the housing (100) via a ball joint,
    wherein the support unit (300) is removably fastened to the housing.
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