JP2006129061A - Headphone with recording and reproducing function - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a headphone with a recording and reproducing function, the using operability of which is improved by enabling a user to listen to music in a handsfree way even in the middle of taking exercise. <P>SOLUTION: A music player with built-in hard disk (hard disk player) 12 is attached to the outside of one end of a head arm 2 of a headphone 1 in a freely attachable and detachable way. A remote controller 48 for remotely operating the hard disk player 12 is attached to the outside of the other end of the head arm 2 in a freely attachable and detachable way. The headphone 1 is provided with input-output terminal receiving parts 44 and 45 for an analog signal line and has a slot (external storage element mounting part)27 for a memory stick for fetching music data to the hard disk player 12, a terminal connection receiving part 23 for a USB cord or the like. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a headphone with a recording / playback function, and more particularly to a headphone with a recording / playback function having a speaker unit at the end of a head arm attached to the head.

In recent years, it has become popular for young people to carry music players (digital audio players) and listen to music from headphones. Some music players of this type are configured so that a memory card can be inserted, and the music data recorded on the memory card is read by the music player and transmitted from the music player to the headphones via a connection cord. Therefore, a configuration that listens to music through headphones has become the mainstream (Patent Document 1).
JP 2000-209363 A

    The headphone described in Patent Document 1 must be used with a connection cord connected to a music player. Therefore, the connection cord restricts the movement of the body and obstructs the body, and the body cannot be moved freely. In particular, it has a drawback that it is difficult for a user to use while exercising such as jogging.

  In addition, the user uses the music player in a pocket or a bag, but when performing operations such as playing or stopping the music player, the user should put the music player in and out of the pocket each time. Therefore, operations such as playback and stop are troublesome. In particular, the operation of recording favorite music data is very troublesome because it is necessary to connect the music player to the headphones for playback after inserting and removing the memory card in the music player each time. was there.

  Therefore, the present invention causes a technical problem to be solved in order to be able to listen to music in a hands-free manner even when the user is exercising and to improve the operability of use. It aims at solving this subject.

  The present invention achieves the above object, and the invention according to claim 1 is directed to a headphone provided with a head arm formed in a substantially inverted U shape, wherein a hard disk is placed outside one end of the head arm. The headphone with recording / playback function is provided with a digital audio player with built-in detachable attachment.

  According to this configuration, since the hard disk is built in the digital audio player (music player) attached to the headphones, music data of thousands of songs or more can be recorded on the large-capacity hard disk. Play from the player and listen to it at any time. In this case, the user does not need to remove the digital audio player from the head arm, and can listen to the reproduced music with the digital audio player attached. It is also possible to listen to the playback music with the digital audio player removed from the headphones.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided the headphone with a recording / reproducing function according to the first aspect, wherein a remote controller for operating the digital audio player is detachably attached to the outside of the other end of the head arm. To do.

  According to this configuration, since the remote controller is detachably attached to the other end of the head arm, the remote controller can be detached from the head arm, and operations such as playback and stop of the digital audio player can be easily performed at hand. Yes. After operation, for example during playback of a digital audio player, you can attach a remote controller to the head arm and listen to music hands-free.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided an analog signal cable terminal receiving portion for inputting / outputting music data to / from the digital audio player, or a semiconductor memory device such as a memory stick to the mounting portion to which the digital audio player or player is attached. A headphone with a recording / reproducing function according to claim 1 or 2, wherein a connector portion is provided.

  According to this configuration, the analog signal cable is connected to the analog signal cable terminal receiving portion, thereby being used as a headphone for a normal analog model. Further, by mounting a semiconductor memory element such as a memory stick or memory card on which music data is recorded in a connector portion, for example, a slot, the music data recorded on the memory stick or the like can be reproduced by a digital audio player.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, there is provided the headphone with a recording / reproducing function according to the first, second or third aspect, wherein the digital audio player has a USB cable connection terminal receiving portion.

  According to this configuration, music data downloaded to an information communication device such as a personal computer that can be connected to the Internet can be taken into the digital audio player by connecting the USB cable to the USB cable connection terminal receiver. become.

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, since the playback music can be listened to cordlessly with the digital audio player attached to the headphones, the user does not need to hold the digital audio player in his hand or put it in a pocket or a bag. . For example, music can be heard even during exercise such as jogging, which significantly improves the usability of headphones. Of course, it is also possible to directly listen to the playback music from the digital audio player without the headphones, with the digital audio player removed from the headphones.

  According to the second aspect of the invention, since the digital audio player can be operated by remote control, in addition to the effect of the first aspect of the invention, the digital audio player is moved to the head arm each time an operation such as playback or stop of the digital audio player is performed. There is no need to detach from. Moreover, after the remote control operation, the remote controller can be stored in the other end of the head arm and does not need to be put in a pocket or a bag. In addition, since the digital audio player and the remote controller are attached to the left and right ends of the head arm, the weight balance between the left and right ends of the head arm is balanced. Furthermore, by storing the remote controller in the other end of the head arm, there is no risk of losing the remote controller.

  Since the invention described in claim 3 can be used as a headphone for an analog model and can reproduce music data recorded on a memory stick or the like, in addition to the effect of the invention described in claim 1 or 2, for example, a CD player In addition, it can be widely used as headphones for audio equipment such as MD players and cassette players, and it has a special effect that music data that can be played back can be taken in various ways and the usability is further improved.

  According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, music data downloaded to a personal computer or the like, for example, music data distributed from a music distribution service site can be immediately taken into a digital audio player. In addition to the effects of the invention, the music data that can be played back by the digital audio player has increased dramatically. For example, the latest music can be recorded and played quickly, thereby further enhancing the commercial value of the headphones. be able to.

  The present invention provides a headphone having a head arm formed in a substantially inverted U-shape, wherein a digital audio player having a built-in hard disk is detachably attached to the outside of one end of the head arm. Even when the user is exercising, the music can be listened to hands-free, improving the operability.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. In FIG. 1, reference numeral 1 denotes a headphone (hereinafter also referred to as a hard phone) 1 with a recording / playback function, and the hard phone 1 is a substantially inverted U-shaped head arm that can be bent and is attached to the head. 2 A left speaker unit 3 and a right speaker unit 4 are provided at the left end and right end of the head arm 2, respectively, and ear pads 5 and 6 are provided inside the speaker units 3 and 4, respectively. Note that the left speaker unit 3 and the right speaker unit 4 are electrically connected via a conductor (not shown).

  The left speaker unit 4 includes a speaker unit 8 in which a diaphragm, an amplifier, a D / A converter, and the like are incorporated, and a resin holding unit 9 that is integrally formed on the outer side of the speaker unit 8. A resin mounting portion 10 having a mounting surface is integrally connected to a lower portion of the outer surface of the holding portion 9, and a USB connection convex portion 11 is provided at the center of the mounting surface of the mounting portion 10. It has been.

  Reference numeral 12 denotes a business card-sized MP3-compatible digital audio player (hereinafter also referred to as a hard disk player) having a built-in hard disk. The digital audio player 12 has an operation unit, and the speaker unit 8 is connected via a lead wire (not shown). And a remote control signal receiving unit (not shown).

  The digital audio player 12 has a USB receiving recess (connector portion) 13 at the center of the lower surface, and is detachably installed on the mounting upper surface of the mounting portion 10. More specifically, the hard disk player 12 is detachably mounted on the mounting portion 10 by fitting the concave portion 13 of the hard disk player 12 into the USB connecting convex portion 11 of the mounting portion 10.

  In a state where the concave portion 13 is fitted to the convex portion 16, the hard disk player 12 is automatically positioned and fixed at a predetermined mounting location of the mounting portion 10. In this case, the L-shaped stepped surface 14 provided at the inner upper end of the hard disk player 12 is pressed and fixed with an appropriate elastic force by the spring-like pressing piece 15 protruding from the outer upper end of the mounting portion 10. Thereby, the fixing force of the hard disk player 12 with respect to the mounting portion 10 is increased moderately, the mounting state of the hard disk player 12 is always fixed and held well, and the hard disk player 12 can be mounted and removed by a one-touch operation.

  Here, the memory capacity of the hard disk built in the hard disk player 12 is, for example, 200 GB to 400 GB, and music data of about 2,000 songs to 10,000 songs can be recorded and stored. A rechargeable battery 16 is detachably mounted inside or outside the hard disk player 12 (see FIG. 2). If the battery 16 is fully charged, the hard disk player 12 can be used continuously for 8 to 12 hours. .

  As shown in FIG. 3, a monitor unit 18 is provided on the outer front surface of the hard disk player 12, and the monitor unit 18 makes it easy to specify a list song name, a singer name, etc., such as playback mode / pause mode / recording mode. Easy to operate while viewing. Furthermore, a terminal receiving portion 20 for connecting a small headphone cord 19 or an earphone is recessed in the center of the upper surface of the hard disk player 12. The hard disk player 12 can be used as a normal music player by connecting a small headphone cord 19 or the like to the terminal receiving portion 20.

  On the other hand, an input terminal receiving portion 23 and an output terminal receiving portion 24 for connecting an analog signal input cable 21 and an analog signal output cable 22 are juxtaposed on the lower surface of the mounting portion 10 that supports the hard disk player 12. ing. By connecting the analog signal input cable 21 to the input terminal receiving portion 23, the hard phone 1 can be used as a headphone for various ordinary audio devices, for example, a headphone for a CD player, an MD player, or a cassette player.

  Further, by connecting the analog signal output cable 22 to the output terminal receiving portion 24, the music data recorded in the hard disk player 12 can be distributed to external audio equipment as reproduced sound source data. For example, by connecting the hard disk player 12 and an external car stereo or normal headphones with the analog signal output cable 22, the music data can be shared between the hard disk player 12 and the car stereo. .

  As shown in FIG. 4, a slot 27 for mounting a memory stick 26 as a flash memory (semiconductor memory) and a terminal receiving portion 29 for connecting a USB cable (not shown) are provided on the lower surface of the mounting portion 10. And are arranged side by side. Thus, by mounting the memory stick 26 storing the music data in the slot 27, the music data can be reproduced and listened on the hard disk player 12. Further, by connecting a USB cable to the terminal receiving portion 29, the music data (music file) downloaded to the personal computer can be reproduced and listened to by the hard disk player 12.

  A protective cover 31 made of metal or resin formed in a cap shape is disposed outside the hard disk player 12 and the mounting portion 10, and the protective cover 31 is formed in a C-shaped cross section. The outer peripheral portion of the protective cover 31 is detachably fixed and attached to the outer peripheral portion (for example, a ring-shaped groove portion) of the holding portion 9, and the user can attach and remove the protective cover 31 with a one-touch operation. The protective cover 31 covers the entire outer circumference of the hard disk player 12 and the mounting portion 10 in a liquid-tight manner, and prevents dust, water, and the like from entering from the outside. Note that the hard disk player 12 may be used without the protective cover 31 attached.

  As shown in FIGS. 2 and 4, an opening 32 and an opening 33 are formed on the upper edge and the lower edge of the protective cover 31, respectively, and a small lid is formed on each of the openings 32 and 33. The parts 34 and 35 are attached to be freely opened and closed. By opening the small lid portion 34, the battery 16 can be taken in and out, and by opening the small lid portion 35, the memory stick 26 to the memory stick slot 27, the USB cable terminal receiving portion 29, the USB The cable can be inserted and removed. A monitor opening 36 is formed at the center of the protective cover 31.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the right speaker unit 4 includes a speaker unit 37 in which a diaphragm or the like is built, and a resin-made holding unit 40 that is integrally formed on the outer side of the speaker unit 37. A resin storage portion 41 having an L-shaped cross section is integrally provided on the outer surface of the holding portion 40. As shown in FIG. 5, an input terminal receiving portion 44 and an output terminal receiving portion 45 for connecting an analog signal input cable and an analog signal output cable are juxtaposed on the lower surface portion of the holding portion 40. .

  By inserting an analog signal input cable into the input terminal receiving portion 44, the hard phone 1 and an external analog model such as a television or radio can be connected to each other, and therefore can be used as a headphone for a conventional analog model. Further, according to the present invention, a headphone different from that of the hard disk player can be connected by inserting an analog signal output cable into the output terminal receiving portion 45, so that music data stored in the hard disk can be shared and listened to by another headphone. it can. Furthermore, by connecting the hard phone 1 and an audio device such as a car stereo with the analog signal output cable, the headphone for the audio device such as the car stereo can be used.

  A space portion 47 having an upper opening surface is formed between the holding portion 40 and the storage portion 41, and the remote controller 48 is attached to and detached from above the space portion 47 as shown in FIG. It is stored freely. The remote controller 48 can easily operate the hard disk player 12 remotely.

  A metal or resin protective cover 49 formed in a cap shape is disposed outside the remote controller 48, and the protective cover 49 has a C-shaped cross section. The outer peripheral portion of the protective cover 49 is detachably fixed and attached to the outer peripheral portion of the holding portion 40, and the user can attach and remove the protective cover 49 by a one-touch operation. The protective cover 49 covers the entire outer periphery of the remote controller 48 and prevents entry of dust, water, and the like from the outside.

  An opening 50, an opening 51, an opening 52 and an operation monitor opening 53 are formed at the upper edge, the lower edge, the front edge and the center of the protective cover 49, respectively. Small lid portions 54 and 55 are attached to the portions 50 and 51, respectively, so as to be freely opened and closed. By opening the small lid portion 54, the remote controller 48 can be easily put in and out of the storage space portion 47, and by opening the small lid portion 55, the above-described input terminal receiving portion 44, output terminal receiving portion. 45, an analog signal input cable and an analog signal output cable can be inserted and removed.

  The one-touch wearing type protective covers 31 and 49 can be replaced with ones decorated with a favorite design. For example, as the protective cover 49, an English character or the like (FIG. 8A), a dark or light color (FIG. 8B), a camouflage pattern ( 8 (c)) or the one having a web pattern (FIG. 8 (d)) can be arbitrarily selected and used.

  In the hard phone 1 having the above configuration, since the remote controller 48 is detachably attached to the outside of the right speaker unit 7, the hard disk player 12 can be remotely operated by the remote controller 48 to easily switch modes such as reproduction and recording. .

  For example, when music data recorded on the hard disk is to be reproduced, the remote controller 48 can be removed from the outside of the speaker unit 7 and the hard disk player 12 can be remotely operated to set the input to the reproduction mode. In this case, the user does not need to remove the hard disk player 12 from the right speaker unit 7 every time the hard disk player 12 is operated, and can easily and quickly operate the hard disk player 12.

  After the hard disk player 12 is set to the playback mode, the remote controller 48 can be attached to the outside of the right speaker unit 7 to reproduce and output the music data recorded on the hard disk. Therefore, the user does not need to hold the hard disk player 12 or put the hard disk player 12 in the pocket. Therefore, the user can freely enjoy the music reproduced from the hard disk player 12 while exercising such as jogging or riding on a car or a ship. Usability is significantly improved.

  Of course, the hard disk player 12 can be removed from the hard phone 1 so that the music reproduced from the hard disk player 12 can be directly enjoyed without the hard phone 1.

  The present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. For example, when it is desired to increase the mounting strength of the hard disk player 12 so that the hard phone 1 can be used while performing particularly intense exercise, the screwing structure shown in FIGS. 9 and 10 can be adopted. That is, a pair of left and right screw holes 59, 59 are formed on the outer surface of the mounting portion 10, and a pair of left and right mounting pieces 60, 60 on the side of the hard disk player 12 are provided with through holes 61, 61 corresponding to the screw holes 59, 59. Form. Then, the hard disk player 12 can be detachably attached to the attachment portion 10 by passing the attachment screws 62, 62 through the through holes 61, 61 and screwing and fastening them to the screw holes 59, 59.

  In addition, 63 and 64 are conducting wires for connecting the hard disk player 12 and the speaker unit 8, and 65 and 66 are a USB connection cord and an optical cable connected to the hard disk player 12, respectively. With the USB connection cord 65 and the optical cable 66, music data recorded in a personal computer can be recorded and stored.

  It should be noted that the present invention can be variously modified without departing from the spirit of the present invention, and the present invention naturally extends to the modified ones.

1 is a partially exploded front sectional view showing an embodiment of a hard phone according to the present invention. The principal part perspective view which expands and shows the battery of the hard phone which concerns on one Example. The perspective view which looked at the hard phone of FIG. 1 from the left front. The principal part perspective view which expands and shows the slot part of the hard phone which concerns on one Example. The principal part perspective view which expands and shows the terminal receiving part of the hard phone which concerns on one Example. The principal part perspective view which expands and shows the remote controller of the hard phone which concerns on one Example. The perspective view which looked at the hard phone of FIG. 1 from the right front. 1 is an enlarged view of a protective cover of a hard phone according to an embodiment, wherein (a) is a perspective view of a main part of the protective cover on which English letters and the like are displayed, and (b) is an essential part of the protective cover having a bright color. The perspective view of a part, (c) is a principal part perspective view of the protective cover which has a cobweb pattern, (d) is the principal part perspective view of the protective cover in which the shading pattern was drawn. The perspective view which shows the screwing structure of the hard-disk player in the hard phone which concerns on this invention. Sectional drawing which shows the assembly state of the hard phone of FIG.

Explanation of symbols

1 Hardphone (headphone)
2 Head Arm 3 Left Speaker Unit 4 Right Speaker Unit 5, 6 Ear Pad 8 Speaker Part 9 Holding Part 10 Mounting Part 11 USB Connection Convex Part 12 Hard Disk Player (Digital Audio Player)
13 USB receiving recess (connector)
14 Stepped surface 15 Holding piece 16 Battery 19 Cord for small headphone 20 Terminal receiving portion 23 Input terminal receiving portion 24 Output terminal receiving portion 26 Memory stick (semiconductor memory device)
27 slots (external storage element mounting part)
29 Terminal receiving part 31 Protective cover 37 Speaker part 40 Holding part 41 Storage part 44 Input terminal receiving part 45 Output terminal receiving part 47 Space part 48 Remote controller (remote controller)
49 Protective cover 57 Sensor part

Claims (4)

  A recording / playback function characterized in that an audio player with a built-in hard disk is detachably attached to the outside of one end of the head arm in a headphone having a head arm formed in a substantially inverted U-shape. With headphones.   2. The headphone with a recording / reproducing function according to claim 1, wherein a remote controller for operating the digital audio player is detachably attached to the outside of the other end of the head arm.   A connector portion for a semiconductor memory element such as an analog signal cable terminal receiving portion or a memory stick for inputting / outputting music data to / from the digital audio player is provided on a mounting portion to which the digital audio player or player is attached. The headphone with a recording / reproducing function according to claim 1 or 2. 4. The headphone with a recording / reproducing function according to claim 1, wherein the digital audio player has a USB cable connection terminal receiving portion.

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