JP2002057765A - Headset for wireless telephone - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a headset for wireless telephone that copes with all operations including start and end speech operations at the arrival of a call in hand-free fashion so as to enhance the user-friendliness. SOLUTION: The headset is provided with a function section housing 2 that touches with one ear and with a pad 3 that is in contact with the other ear. The function section housing 2 is provided with a wireless section and a speaker 2a that sends/receives a wireless signal to/from a master set, and a microphone 4 is connected and provided to either of the function section housing 2 or the pad 3. A mount detection means detecting that the user mounts the headset is provided to at least the function section housing 2 or the pad 3, a mount detection signal from the mount detection means closes a channel of the master set and a non-mount detection signal opens the channel of the master set.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a headset for a wireless telephone functioning as a slave unit paired with a master unit of a telephone.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In order to use a telephone in a hands-free state, a headset combined with a base unit has been conventionally used. Most headsets use a headphone type, in which a speaker to one ear and a pad to the other ear are connected by a bendable arm, and another arm is protruded from the speaker or pad to protrude the tip. The basic configuration is to attach a microphone to the camera.

In a headphone-type headset, the user can use the headset in a completely hands-free state by putting the speaker on one ear with the bendable arm over the head and setting the microphone close to the mouth. Can be.

[0004]

However, even with a headset that can be used hands-free, reception and termination operations by a master unit used in combination with the headset must be performed manually. In other words, the headset itself can be used as it is simply by putting it on the head, but operations such as starting a call at the time of an incoming call and ending after a call must press the operation button etc. of the base unit, and in a completely hands-free state I can not use it. Therefore, handling the headset is not troublesome, but the operation of operating the master unit to receive a call from the incoming call and ending after the call requires the use of hands, and no hands-free response is possible.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to provide a headset for a radio telephone which can handle all operations including the operation of starting and ending a call at the time of an incoming call free and improving the usability.

[0006]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention comprises a functional unit housing for one ear and a pad for the other ear, and the functional unit housing transmits and receives radio signals to and from a master unit. A headset including a wireless unit and a speaker, and a microphone connected to one of the functional unit housing or the pad, wherein a user wears the headset on at least one of the functional unit housing or the pad. Mounting means for detecting the fact that the line of the master unit is closed by a mounting detection signal of the mounting detecting means, and the line of the master unit is opened by a non-mounting detection signal. .

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a headset for a radio telephone which can handle all operations including the operation of starting and ending a call at the time of receiving an incoming call free and improving the usability.

[0008]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS The invention according to claim 1 comprises a functional unit housing for one ear and a pad for the other ear, and the functional unit housing transmits a radio signal between the master unit and the base unit. A headset including a wireless unit for transmitting and receiving and a speaker, and a microphone connected to one of the functional unit housing and the pad, wherein the user wears the headset on at least one of the functional unit housing and the pad. Is provided, and the line of the base unit is closed by a mounting detection signal of the mounting detecting means,
A wireless telephone headset characterized in that the line of the base unit is opened by a non-wearing detection signal, and when the headset is worn on the user's head, the line of the base unit is closed and talking is possible. Since the line is released when the user disconnects from the head, the operation of starting and ending the call can be performed without handling the master unit.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, the headset for a wireless telephone according to the first aspect of the present invention is characterized in that the mounting detecting means is a pressure sensor capable of detecting a reaction force against the user's earlobe or cheek. This has the effect that the line of the master unit can be closed and opened using the signal from the pressure sensor.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the wireless telephone head according to the first aspect, the mounting detecting means is a temperature sensor capable of hitting the user's earlobe or cheek and detecting the surface temperature thereof. This is a set and has an effect that the line of the master unit can be closed and opened using the signal from the temperature sensor.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the headset for a wireless telephone according to the first aspect, the mounting detecting means is a pulse sensor capable of detecting a pulse by hitting the user's earlobe or cheek. There is an effect that the line of the master unit can be closed and opened using the signal from the pulse sensor.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the headset for a wireless telephone according to the first aspect of the present invention, the mounting detecting means is an optical sensor capable of detecting the mounting by covering the earlobe or cheek and blocking light. This has the effect that the line of the master unit can be closed and opened using the signal from the optical sensor.

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a function unit housing for contacting one ear and a pad for contacting the other ear, wherein the function unit housing transmits and receives a radio signal to and from the master unit. And a headset including a speaker and a microphone connected to one of the functional unit housing and the pad, wherein at least one of the functional unit housing and the pad detects head movement of the user. A headset for a wireless telephone, characterized by comprising a detecting means, and closing or opening the line of the base unit by detecting the movement of the user's head in a specific direction by the head movement detecting means, This has the effect that the line of the parent device can be closed and opened by moving the head to a specific posture by the user.

According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, the head movement detecting means is an acceleration sensor capable of three-dimensionally detecting the movement of the user's head. The headset has a function that the motion of the head can be known three-dimensionally by the acceleration sensor, and the signal from the acceleration sensor can close and open the line of the base unit.

[0015] The invention according to claim 8 includes a functional section housing for contacting one ear and a pad for contacting the other ear, wherein the functional section housing transmits and receives a radio signal to and from the master unit. A headset comprising a microphone connected to one of the functional unit housing and the pad, wherein the microphone is closed near the mouth of the user and the line of the parent device is closed and the microphone is provided. Is a wireless telephone headset characterized by opening the line of the base unit when away from the vicinity of the mouth, the line of the base unit is closed when there is a microphone near the mouth of the user, When the microphone leaves the mouth, the line of the master unit is released, so when using the microphone, you can automatically talk and use it. Sometimes has the effect of being able to automatically terminate the call.

An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is a schematic view of a wireless telephone headset according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an enlarged view showing a main part of a functional section housing having a mounting detecting section.

In FIG. 1, the headset for a radio telephone according to the present embodiment is used in combination with a base unit (not shown), and includes a bendable arm 1 which can be used by putting on a head. The arm 1 includes a functional unit housing 2 attached to one end of the arm 1 and a pad 3 attached to the other end of the arm 1.

The arm 1 has a built-in antenna 1a for wireless communication with the master unit, and a wiring (not shown) for supplying electricity from the battery 3a stored in the pad 3 to the function section of the function section housing 2. Is provided.

The function section housing 2 has a built-in radio section for processing a signal transmitted and received for radio communication with the master unit, and a speaker 2a provided on a surface facing the pad 3.
A rod 4a is attached to the functional unit housing 2, and the microphone 4 is fixed to the tip of the rod 4a.

The pad 3 is made of a soft material so that the pad 3 can be put on the ears of a user. The pad 3 contains a replaceable battery 3a, and the wireless section of the functional unit housing 2 and the speaker 2a are removed from the battery 3a. It is driven by the energization of.

Here, in the present invention, as shown in FIG. 2, a mounting detecting section 5 is provided as a mounting detecting section at a portion where the functional section housing 2 covers the ear. Examples of the mounting detection unit 5 include a pressure sensor that detects pressure due to a reaction force from an earlobe or a cheek when put on the ear, a temperature sensor that detects a temperature of the cheek, and a pulsation that detects a pulse around the ear. Sensors and the like can be used. Further, an optical sensor that outputs a mounting signal depending on the degree of light detection due to light being blocked by the ears and cheeks may be used.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram of the function of the radio unit provided in the headset, and FIG. 4 is a block diagram of the function of the master unit used in combination with the headset.

As shown in FIG. 3, the radio unit 10 driven by the battery 3a includes a reception filter 10a, a demodulation unit 10b, and an audio amplification unit 10c provided on the signal receiving side from the master unit.
And an audio amplification unit 10d, a modulation unit 10e, and a transmission filter 10f provided on the audio signal transmission side from the microphone 4. The control unit 10g that exchanges signals with the demodulation unit 10b and the modulation unit 10e receives a signal from the attachment detection unit 5, that is, a signal from the attachment detection unit.

As shown in FIG. 4, the master unit includes a line interface 11a and a control unit 11 connected to a wired telephone line.
b, a modulation unit 11c and a transmission filter 11d provided on the signal transmission side, and a reception filter 11e and a demodulation unit 11f provided on the signal reception side. The block configuration of the master unit is the same as that of a conventionally known unit.

Signals are exchanged between the headset and the base unit by wireless communication, and a signal from the control unit 10g of the headset controls the line interface 11a via the control unit 11b of the base unit. That is, when there is no input of the mounting signal by the mounting detecting unit 5, the line interface 11a is kept open through the respective control units of the headset and the master unit, and the state of non-communication is maintained. Also,
When an attachment signal is input from the attachment detection unit 5, the line interface 11a is closed to enable a call. In other words, the base unit is automatically set to the talk state and the non-talk state according to the presence or absence of the signal from the attachment detection unit 5.

In the above configuration, when the user does not put the headset on his / her head, there is no signal input from the mounting detection unit 5 to the control unit 10g. The control unit 11b of the device sets the line interface 11a to non-drive to release the line and maintain the non-communication state. When the user puts the headset on his / her head, the wearing detection unit 5 detects the wearing and inputs a signal to the control unit 11g, and similarly inputs a wearing signal to the control unit 11b of the master unit by wireless communication. . The line interface 11a is driven by the input of the mounting signal to close the line. That is, when the user puts on the headset and the mounting detection unit 5 outputs a mounting signal, the base unit is automatically closed and the telephone is ready for communication. Therefore,
The user can talk with the other party by manually dialing the master unit or automatically dialing by a voice recognition function or the like. Also, when the headset is removed from the head, the output of the mounting signal by the mounting detection unit 5 is stopped.
The line interface 11a is not driven and the line is released.

When the headset is worn, the line of the master unit is closed, and when the headset is removed, the line of the master unit is opened. That is, the operation start by attaching the headset and the operation end by removing the headset can be performed without operating the operation buttons and the like on the master unit side. Therefore,
All of the operations, including the operation of starting and ending a call when receiving a call, can be handled hands-free, and usability can be improved.

FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram showing an example in which an acceleration sensor is incorporated in a pad as a head movement detecting section. In the following examples, the same components described in FIG. 1 are indicated by common reference numerals, and detailed description thereof will be omitted.

In FIG. 5, the microphone 4 held by the rod 4a is mounted on the pad 3. The acceleration sensor 6 is built in the pad 3. The acceleration sensor 6 is capable of detecting three-dimensional acceleration, and detects acceleration when a person wearing a headset shakes his or her neck in a vertical direction and in a horizontal direction, or a combined acceleration thereof. That is, the acceleration sensor 6 constitutes head movement detecting means for detecting the movement of the user's head.

FIG. 6 is a block diagram of a functional section of a headset including the acceleration sensor of FIG. In this block diagram, the block configuration for transmission / reception to / from the master unit is the same as in the previous example, and includes an acceleration sensor 6 that detects the movement of the user's head and inputs the signal to the control unit. The only difference.

In the configuration provided with such an acceleration sensor 6, when the user performs an operation of shaking the head left and right as shown in FIG. 5, for example, the acceleration sensor 6 detects acceleration in a substantially horizontal direction. This detection signal is transmitted from the control unit 10g of the headset to the control unit 11b of the master unit by wireless communication.
(See FIG. 4), a signal for deactivating the line interface 11a is input from the control unit 11b, and the line is opened. That is, the user can disconnect the line of the master unit by shaking the head left or right after the call. on the other hand,
When the user performs an operation of shaking the head in the vertical direction, the acceleration sensor 6 detects an acceleration in a substantially vertical direction. This detection signal is similarly input as a signal for driving the line interface 11a from the control unit 11b of the master unit, and the line interface 11a is closed and the line is connected.

As described above, by providing the three-dimensional acceleration sensor 6 in the pad 3, the line of the master unit is connected when the user shakes his head up and down, and the line of the master unit is shaken when the user shakes his head left and right. Is cut off. Therefore, the user can open and close the line of the master unit without using any hands, and can cope completely with hands-free.

FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram showing a configuration in which the line of the master unit is closed and opened by bending the rod of the microphone up and down, and FIG. 8 is a functional block diagram of the headset in the example of FIG.

The rod 4a is connected to the pad 3 so as to be able to rotate up and down with respect to the pad 3, and the microphone 4 is brought close to the mouth as shown in FIG. 7 (a), and the microphone is made as shown in FIG. 7 (b). 4 can be set to a posture folded toward the pad 3. The contact type detection switch 7 (see FIG. 8) that operates in response to the mechanical operation of the rod 4a is provided inside the pad 3. The detection switch 7 is off when the rod 4a is standing in the posture of FIG. 7B, and the off signal is input to the control unit 10g of the headset. This signal is input to the control unit 11b (see FIG. 4) of the base unit by wireless communication.
The control unit 11b releases the line of the master unit by setting the line interface 11a to non-driving. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 7A, when the rod 4a is extended forward and the microphone 4 is set near the mouth, the operation of the rod 4a turns on the contact type detection switch 7. When the detection switch 7 is turned on, the control unit 10 of the headset is turned on.
A signal is input from g to the control unit 11b of the master unit, and the control unit 11b of the master unit drives the line interface 11a to close the line of the master unit.

As described above, when the microphone 4 is set to the mouth, the line of the master unit is automatically connected, and the line is automatically cut off by raising the rod 4a after talking. Therefore, the microphone 4 and the rod 4a
By simply moving the, the line of the base unit can be turned on and off, and the base unit can be used without any handling.

FIG. 9 is a schematic diagram showing a configuration in which the line of the master unit is closed and opened by the advance / retreat operation of the microphone with respect to the pad. The circuit can be driven so that the circuit can be closed and opened.

The pad 3 is provided with a contact type detection switch 7 which operates mechanically in conjunction with the movement of the rod 4a or the microphone 4. Here, it can be the same as the detection switch 7 shown in FIG. The detection switch 7 is off when the microphone 4 is retracted toward the pad 3 as shown in FIG. 9B, and the off signal is input to the control unit 10g of the headset.
This signal is transmitted to the control unit 11 of the base unit by wireless communication.
b (see FIG. 4), and the controller 11b releases the line of the master unit by not driving the line interface 11a. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 9A, when the rod 4a is extended forward and the microphone 4 is set near the mouth, the operation of the rod 4a turns on the contact type detection switch 7. When the detection switch 7 is turned on, the control unit 10g of the headset changes the control unit 11b of the master unit.
The controller 11b of the master unit drives the line interface 11a to close the line of the master unit.

As described above, similarly to the example of FIG. 7, when the microphone 4 is set to the mouth, the line of the master unit is automatically connected, and the line is automatically disconnected by pulling up the rod 4a after the call.

Although the microphone 4 is connected to the pad 3 in the examples of FIGS. 5, 7 and 9, it may be connected to the functional unit housing 2 as in the example of FIG.
Further, the mounting detection unit 5 may be provided on the pad 3 side, and FIG.
May be built in the functional unit housing 2.

[0042]

According to the present invention, the line of the master unit can be opened by detecting the attachment of the headset to the head and closing the line of the master unit and removing the headset, thereby operating the master unit. It is possible to automatically prepare for a call without using it, improving usability.

Also, even in a configuration in which the line of the base unit can be closed and opened using the detection of the movement of the head and the operation of the microphone provided in the headset, the base unit is similarly operated by hand. There is no need to provide a hands-free headset.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a wireless telephone headset of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an enlarged view showing a main part of a functional unit housing having a mounting detection unit.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram of functions of a wireless unit provided in the headset.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram of functions of a base unit used in combination with a headset.

FIG. 5 is a schematic view showing an example in which an acceleration sensor is incorporated in a pad as a head movement detecting unit.

FIG. 6 is a block diagram of a functional unit of a headset including the acceleration sensor of FIG. 5;

FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram showing a configuration in which a line of a master unit is closed and opened by bending a vertical movement of a rod of a microphone.

FIG. 8 is a functional block diagram of a headset in the example of FIG. 7;

FIG. 9 is a schematic diagram showing a configuration in which a line of a master unit is closed and opened by an advance / retreat operation of a microphone with respect to a pad.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Arm 1a Antenna 2 Function part housing 2a Speaker 3 Pad 3a Battery 4 Microphone 4a Rod 5 Attachment detection part 6 Acceleration sensor 7 Detection switch 10 Radio part 10a Reception filter 10b Demodulation part 10c Audio amplification part 10d Audio amplification part 10e Modulation part 10f Transmission Filter 10g control unit 11a line interface 11b control unit 11c modulation unit 11d transmission filter 11e reception filter 11f demodulation unit

 ────────────────────────────────────────────────── ─── Continuing on the front page (72) Inventor Keiichi Okabe 1006 Kazuma Kadoma, Osaka Pref. Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. F-term (reference) HH03 KK02 MM04

Claims (8)

[Claims] 1. A function unit housing for contacting one ear and a pad for contacting the other ear, wherein the function unit housing includes a radio unit for transmitting and receiving a radio signal to and from a base unit, and a speaker. What is claimed is: 1. A headset including a microphone connected to one of a functional unit housing and the pad, wherein the mounting unit detects that a user has mounted the headset on at least one of the functional unit housing and the pad. A headphone set for a wireless telephone, wherein a line of the master unit is closed by an attachment detection signal of the attachment detection unit, and a line of the master unit is opened by a non-attachment detection signal. 2. The headset for a wireless telephone according to claim 1, wherein said mounting detecting means is a pressure sensor capable of detecting a reaction force against the user's earlobe or cheek. 3. The headset for a wireless telephone according to claim 1, wherein said mounting detecting means is a temperature sensor capable of detecting the surface temperature of the user by hitting the user's earlobe or cheek. 4. The headset for a radio telephone according to claim 1, wherein said mounting detecting means is a pulse sensor capable of detecting a pulse by hitting the user's earlobe or cheek. 5. A headset for a wireless telephone according to claim 1, wherein said mounting detecting means is an optical sensor capable of detecting mounting by blocking light covering the earlobe or cheek. 6. A function unit housing for contacting one ear and a pad for contacting the other ear, wherein the function unit housing includes a radio unit for transmitting and receiving a radio signal to and from a base unit, and a speaker. A headset including a microphone connected to one of the functional unit housing and the pad, wherein at least one of the functional unit housing and the pad includes a head movement detecting unit that detects a movement of a user's head. A headset for a wireless telephone, wherein the head movement detecting means detects the movement of the head of the user in a specific direction to close or open the line of the master unit. 7. The headset for a radio telephone according to claim 6, wherein said head movement detecting means is an acceleration sensor capable of three-dimensionally detecting the movement of the user's head. 8. A function unit housing for contacting one ear and a pad for contacting the other ear, wherein the function unit housing includes a radio unit for transmitting and receiving a radio signal to and from a base unit, and a speaker. A headset including a microphone connected to one of the functional unit housing and the pad, wherein when the microphone is located near a user's mouth, the line of the parent device is closed and the microphone is closed. A headset for a wireless telephone, wherein a line of the master unit is opened when the user is away from the vicinity of the mouth.