JP2003047082A - Earphone microphone - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To eliminate time and effort of improving portability of an earphone microphone, inserting the earphone to an ear canal before using, and further regulating the microphone to a mouth position to be suitable for speaking and to add a pleasure at a using time. SOLUTION: The earphone microphone A comprises an earphone section 10, and a microphone section 20 in such a manner that the sections 10 and 20 respectively have mounts 12 and 22 for respectively fixing to fingers.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an earphone / microphone, and more particularly to an earphone / microphone used for a mobile phone, a cordless telephone, a portable radio device and the like.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art When talking on a mobile phone or the like, it is common to bring the mouth close to the microphone of the mobile phone or the like and the ear close to the speaker, but the shape of the face is different for each user.
The microphone and speaker may not be in the proper positions, and it may not be possible to make a call with clear voice, especially when used in a noisy environment.

Therefore, a call may be made using the earphone microphone. FIG. 6 shows an earphone microphone according to a conventional example. This conventional earphone microphone has an earphone 51 to be inserted into an ear hole, an earphone housing 52 having a flexible pipe 54 having a microphone 55 at its tip, and a clip 53, and an earphone microphone jack terminal of a mobile phone. It has a structure in which a connection cord 56 having a plug 57 for connection is connected to the end.

Before using this earphone / microphone, the plug 57 is connected to the mobile phone, the earphone 51 is inserted into the ear hole, and the flexible pipe 54 is adjusted so that the microphone 55 is positioned in the mouth (Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 7-131877). reference).

FIG. 7 shows another conventional example. In this conventional example, an ear hole insertion type earphone 61 is arranged at the tip of a hard arm 63, and a microphone 62 is slidably provided on the arm 63. The other end of the arm 63 is connected to a connection cord 64 having a plug 67 at the tip.

Further, the microphone 62 is integrally provided by being fixed to a member 66 attached to a support member 65 rotatably arranged with respect to the arm 63. The member 66 is
It is slidably rotatable with respect to the support member 65.
Furthermore, since the microphone 62 has unidirectionality, even if the microphone 62 is not in the immediate vicinity of the mouth, by adjusting the sound collection direction of the microphone 62 to the mouth, clear calls can be made even in a noisy environment. (Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 6-014091)
reference).

[0007]

However, in the above-mentioned conventional example, there is a problem that the shape of the earphone microphone is large and the portability is not good. In addition, there is a problem in that it takes time and effort to insert the earphone into the ear canal and adjust the microphone to the mouth position so as to be suitable for a call before use. In addition, the conventional earphone microphone does not have the element of enjoying its use during a call.

An object of the present invention is to provide an earphone / microphone which has good portability, allows a user to talk comfortably without adjusting the positions of the earphone and the microphone before use, and can provide enjoyment during use. Especially.

[0009]

According to the earphone / microphone of the present invention, the above-mentioned object is to provide an earphone and an earphone / microphone provided with a microphone for fixing the earphone / microphone to a finger. This can be solved by having a mounting part.

By fixing the earphone part and the microphone part to the fingers respectively, the degree of freedom of the positional relationship between the user's ear and the earphone part and between the mouth and the microphone part can be increased.

It is preferable that the mounting portion is a finger sack because it can be securely mounted on a finger. Further, it is preferable that the mounting portion is a ring-shaped ring because it can be quickly mounted on the finger.

[0012]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. 1 is an external view of an earphone microphone according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a plan view and a side view of an earphone unit and a microphone unit, and FIG. 3 is a schematic circuit diagram of the earphone microphone.
4 is an explanatory view of the usage state of the earphone microphone, FIG. 5 is an external view of the earphone microphone of another embodiment, FIG. 6 is an external view of the conventional earphone microphone, and FIG. 7 is an external view of the earphone microphone of another conventional example. Is.

FIG. 1 shows the external appearance of the earphone microphone A according to the embodiment of the present invention. The earphone microphone A includes an earphone unit 10 for outputting an electric signal as a sound wave and a microphone unit 20 for picking up a voice uttered by a user and converting it into an electric signal.
And a plug 32 connected to an earphone microphone jack terminal of a mobile phone or the like are electrically connected by a connection cord 31.

The connection cord 31 is divided into cords for connecting to the earphone unit 10 and the microphone unit 20 at the branching unit 30. The length of the cord from the branch portion 30 to the earphone portion 10 and the microphone portion 20 is about 15 cm, respectively.

FIG. 2 shows a plan view (A) and a side view (B) of the earphone section 10, and a plan view (C) and a side view (D) of the microphone section 20. The earphone unit 10 has an earphone case 11 and a mounting portion 12 that are formed in a substantially circular shape, and the earphone case 11 accommodates a small speaker 13 described below. A side portion of the earphone case 11 is covered with a rubber ring 14, and a front cover 15 having air permeability is provided on the front surface. The mounting portion 12 is made of, for example, a rubber member that can expand and contract so that it can be mounted on a finger. The earphone case 11 and the mounting portion 12 are adhesively fixed.

The microphone section 20 has a rectangular microphone case 21 and a mounting section 22.
A microphone 23, which will be described below, is housed inside. Similarly, the side portion of the microphone case 21 is also covered with a rubber ring 24, and a front cover 25 is provided on the front surface. Like the mounting portion 21, the mounting portion 22 is also made of a stretchable member, and the microphone case 21 is adhesively fixed.

FIG. 3 shows an electrical connection configuration of the speaker 13 in the earphone unit 10, the microphone 23 in the microphone unit 20, and the plug 32. The + side wiring of the microphone 23 is connected to the first terminal 32A of the plug 32, and the + side wiring of the speaker 13 is connected to the second terminal 32B of the plug 32. Further, the-side wiring of the microphone 23 and the-side wiring of the speaker 13 are connected to the ground terminal 32C of the plug 32.

FIG. 4 shows a situation in which the earphone microphone A is used to talk on a mobile phone. The user inserts the plug 32 into the earphone microphone jack terminal of the mobile phone. The user fits the earphone unit 10 to his thumb and puts it in the earphone case 11
Is attached to the ventral side of the thumb, the microphone unit 20 is fitted to the little finger, and the microphone case 21 is attached to the ventral side of the little finger. However, the earphone unit 10 and the microphone unit 20 may be fitted on any finger.

Then, conversation is performed by placing the finger with the earphone unit 10 on the ear and the finger with the microphone unit 20 on the mouth. At that time, it is preferable that the index finger, the middle finger, and the third finger are folded to the palm side, and the thumb and the little finger are straightened. By doing so, the earphone unit 10 and the microphone unit 20 are just positioned near the user's ears and mouth.

When used as described above, the figure in which the earphone microphone A is attached to the finger to talk is as if holding the handset of the fixed telephone in the hand. In addition, the appearance when in use is the same as the gesture of expressing the appearance of making a call when not holding the handset. Therefore, it is possible to attract the attention of surrounding people at the time of use, and it can be expected that both the user and the surrounding people can enjoy the appearance.

Further, in the above embodiment, the mounting portions 13 and 2 are
The rubber member is made of a rubber material so that it fits on the finger and does not easily slip when the finger is attached to the earphone section 1 as shown in FIG.
0 and the microphone unit 20 may be ring-shaped.

The technical ideas that can be understood from the above embodiment will be described below. ○ In an earphone microphone including an earphone part, a microphone part, a plug, and a connection cord, the earphone part is
The microphone unit includes a mounting unit for mounting on a finger, a speaker, and an earphone case having the speaker therein. The microphone unit includes a mounting unit for mounting on a finger, a microphone, and the microphone inside. An earphone microphone, wherein the connection cord electrically connects the plug to the earphone unit and the microphone unit.

[0023]

As described above, by using the earphone microphone according to the present invention, it is not bulky to carry and the earphone and the microphone are adjusted to the ear and mouth according to the shape of the user's face during use. Since it is extremely easy to make a call, clear voice communication is possible.

Further, the appearance of making a call using the earphone microphone is similar to the appearance of making a call using the fixed telephone even though the user is talking using the mobile telephone. People around you who see it can also enjoy it.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is an external view of an earphone microphone according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an enlarged view of an earphone unit and a microphone unit.

FIG. 3 is a schematic circuit diagram of an earphone microphone.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of a usage state of an earphone microphone.

FIG. 5 is an external view of an earphone microphone according to another embodiment.

FIG. 6 is an external view of a conventional earphone microphone.

FIG. 7 is an external view of another conventional earphone microphone.

[Explanation of symbols]

A earphone microphone 10 Earphone part 11 earphone case 20 Microphone 21 microphone case 12,22 mounting part 13 speakers 23 microphone 14, 24 rubber ring 15, 25 Front cover 30 branches 31 connection code 32 plug 51 earphones 52 earphone housing 53 clips 54 flexible pipe 55 microphone 56 connection cord 57 plug 61 earphones 62 microphone 63 arms 64 connection cord 65 Support member 66 members 67 plug

Claims (3)

[Claims] 1. An earphone microphone including an earphone part and a microphone part, wherein the earphone part and the microphone part each have a mounting part for fixing to a finger. 2. The earphone microphone according to claim 1, wherein the mounting portion is a finger sack. 3. The earphone microphone according to claim 1, wherein the mounting portion is a ring-shaped ring.