JP2007202089A - Usb speech system with neck strap - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a USB speech system with a neck strap exclusive for Skype (R) speech including a microphone, an earphone, and a single cord winding reel for utilizing the software IP phone Skype (R) for a speech between users on the Internet. <P>SOLUTION: The USB speech system includes: a neck strap unit comprising a safety tool whereby the neck strap is safely disconnected when the neck strap is caught by something during movement, stereo earphones whereby a user can listen to a speech and also music captured by a personal computer with high sound quality, a volume control capable of adjusting the sound volume of the earphones, a microphone, an adjuster capable of adjusting the length of the neck strap, and a braid; and a holder unit comprising a USB plug attached USB audio conversion circuit as a speech means used for connection between the neck strap unit and the personal computer, a USB memory, a USB plug drawer ring, the code winding reel, and a removable tip clip. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a USB call system with a neck strap dedicated to a Skype call using a microphone, an earphone, and a single cord take-up reel using a software IP phone Skype for making a call between users on the Internet.

Free calls using the software IP phone Skype for making calls between users on the Internet have been put into practical use.
Calls to landlines and mobile phones are also possible via the Internet.
It is also possible to listen to music played back with the same sound quality as a digital audio device using the headphone terminal of a personal computer as well as a telephone call.
The connection between the headphone with microphone used as a calling means and the personal computer is made through a 3.5Φ microphone terminal and a headphone terminal, or a telephone call using a handy phone using a USB connector has been put into practical use.
Moreover, as a structure of a commercially available headset for calling, a product in which a headphone and a microphone are integrated and a cable with a 3.5Φ plug is combined is put into practical use.

Conventionally, when making a Skype call using a commercially available headset for headsets, a headphone terminal with a 3.5 Φ plug and a microphone terminal are connected to a personal computer to make a call. There was a drawback of hindering.
In recent years, it has become common to carry and use a neck strap such as a company ID card, name tag, employee ID card, and internal mobile phone, so it is possible to carry a headset for Skype calls. There was a drawback that seemed annoying.
In addition, the neck strap structure has a drawback that it is not considered in terms of safety because there is a risk of being caught by something while moving.
In addition, since the attachment and connection portion of the neck strap and the detachable tip clip is structurally made of some metal fittings or metal screws, there is a drawback that there is a risk of electric shock or lightning strike when going out.
In addition, there is a drawback that it is bulky to carry a headset for a phone call in order to make a Skype call on a business trip or travel destination.

  In view of the above disadvantages, the present invention ensures the workability when making a Skype call and the convenience and safety of the detachable tip clip of the neck strap, and at the same time, a USB audio with a USB plug that can be pulled out for a Skype call. An object of the present invention is to provide a USB call system with a neck strap that incorporates a conversion circuit and a USB memory.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a stereo earphone that can listen not only to safety devices that can be safely removed when the neck strap is pinched by something while moving, but also to music that has been captured on a personal computer as well as music that has been imported to a computer. The volume of the earphone and the volume of the earphone can be adjusted, the mic and the neck strap with an adjuster that can adjust the length of the neck strap, and the braided string, and the pull out that can be used to connect the neck strap to the computer as a means of communication A USB call system with a neck strap is constituted by a USB audio conversion circuit with a USB plug, a USB memory, a ring for pulling out a USB plug, a cord take-up reel, and a detachable tip clip.
Also, as the structure of the holder part, the cord winding part that can pull out the USB connector plug to an appropriate length and make a Skype call and the detachable tip clip are stored compactly, and the neck strap part and holder part In order to avoid the risk of electric shock or lightning strike when going out, the metal screws and metal screws are not used, but they are fixed with plastic screws. A practical and inexpensive USB call system with a neck strap that can be stored is provided.

  As described above, the USB call system with a neck strap of the present invention integrates the components of the neck strap portion and the holder portion, and is compactly housed to pursue practicality. As a result, the effects described below can be obtained.

  Compactly housed a cord winder capable of making a Skype call and a detachable tip clip via a USB audio conversion circuit with a USB plug, so you can carry a card holder such as an employee ID card and name tag at the same time. The detachable tip clip can be easily attached and detached.

  There is an effect that personal data can be carried simultaneously with a card holder such as a name tag by means of a USB memory incorporated in a USB audio conversion circuit with a USB plug.

  Because this USB call system with a neck strap uses a USB connector of a personal computer, the conventional 3.5Φ microphone terminal and headphone terminal are unused, so that the personal computer's speaker can be used, or it can be connected to an external speaker. effective.

  Wearing this neck strap USB call system makes it easy to make Skype calls anywhere, and when not in use, the cord take-up unit can be used to take up and store the call code in the holder. There is an effect that the troublesomeness of carrying the headset is eliminated, and the work on the desk is not hindered.

  The conventional neck strap has a risk of being pulled in as it is pinched by something while moving, but the present invention incorporates a safety device in the middle of the neck strap that can be safely removed when a load of 5 kg or more is applied. This has the effect of ensuring safety.

  In order to avoid the risk of electric shock or lightning strike when connecting the neck strap part and the holder part, it is fixed with plastic screws without using metal fittings and metal screws, and the USB audio conversion circuit with USB plug is also attached to the plastic case. There is an effect that safety can be secured by adopting a structure that can be stored inside.

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.

FIG. 1 is a schematic view showing an embodiment in which a Skype call is performed by a USB call system with a neck strap, and the neck strap part 1 or the holder part 8 is safely detached when it is pinched by something while moving. A stereo earphone 4 that can listen to the music taken in the personal computer as well as the safety device 2 with high sound quality, a volume 5 that can adjust the volume of the earphone, a microphone 6, and an adjuster 3 that can adjust the length of the neck strap; A neck strap portion 1 having a braid 7, a USB audio conversion circuit 9 with a USB plug that can be pulled out and used as a communication means for connecting the neck strap portion 1 and a personal computer, and a USB memory 10 built in the USB audio conversion circuit 9 And USB plug drawing ring 12, cord take-up reel 11, and removable tip clip And it is configured with USB call system with a neck strap a holder portion 8 and a 13.
The card holder 14 is a holder for storing an employee ID card, a name tag and the like attached to the detachable tip clip 13.
The personal computer 15 is assumed to be mounted with a USB connector to which a USB plug can be connected.

  In the configuration shown in FIG. 1, the USB audio conversion circuit 9 with a USB plug is pulled out to an appropriate length, and the cord take-up reel 11 and the detachable tip clip 13 capable of performing a Skype call are stored in a compact manner. In order to avoid the risk of electric shock or lightning strike when connecting the holder part 1 and the holder part 8, it is fixed with plastic screws without using metal fittings and metal screws, and the USB audio conversion circuit 9 with USB plug and the USB The USB memory 10 built in the audio conversion circuit 9 is housed in one housing in the form shown in FIG.

The operation of the above configuration will be described below.
When performing a Skype call using a USB call system with a neck strap, the neck strap portion 1 is put on the neck and the stereo earphone 4 is placed on the ear.
For connection to the personal computer 15, the USB audio conversion circuit 9 with a USB plug is pulled out to an appropriate length by the plug pull-out ring 12 of the USB connector, and is inserted into the USB connector.
When it is confirmed that the personal computer 15 is in a Skype-enabled state and a call is made to the other party, the call can be started.
The call volume can be adjusted to an appropriate volume using the volume 5.
After the Skype call is finished, the USB audio conversion circuit 9 with the USB plug connected to the personal computer 15 is pulled out, and the cord is pulled out from the holder portion 8 by about 20 mm and then loosened. It is wound up and stored in the holder portion 8.
Since the above operation is possible with the employee ID, name tag, etc. attached to the detachable tip clip 13, it does not hinder the work on the desk.
In addition, since the built-in stereo earphone 4 that can listen to the music stored in the personal computer 15 with high sound quality via the USB audio conversion circuit 9 is used, it can also be used as a music appreciation tool when not making a Skype call. Is possible.

It is a general-view figure which shows one embodiment of this invention. It is a front view of the holder part of this invention. It is a rear view of the holder part of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Neck strap part 2 Safety equipment 3 Adjuster 4 Stereo earphone 5 Volume 6 Microphone 7 Braid 8 Holder part 9 USB audio conversion circuit 10 USB memory 11 Cord take-up reel 12 USB plug drawer ring 13 Detachable tip clip 14 Card holder 15 Personal computer

Claims (7)

  The present invention is capable of adjusting the volume of stereo earphones and earphones that can listen to music taken in a personal computer as well as safety equipment that can be safely removed when the neck strap is pinched by something while moving and high-quality sound. A neck strap unit with an adjuster that can adjust the length of the volume, microphone, and neck strap, and a braided string, and a USB audio conversion circuit with a USB plug that can be pulled out to connect the neck strap unit to a personal computer as a communication means A USB call system with a neck strap, comprising a USB memory, a USB plug drawing ring, a cord take-up reel, and a holder portion having a detachable tip clip.   Compactly housed a cord winder capable of making a Skype call and a detachable tip clip via a USB audio conversion circuit with a USB plug, so you can carry a card holder such as an employee ID card or name tag at the same time. The USB call system with a neck strap for Skype calls according to claim 1, wherein the USB call system can be attached and detached easily by a detachable tip clip.   The USB call system with a neck strap for Skype calls according to claim 1, wherein personal data can be carried simultaneously with a card holder such as a name tag by a USB memory incorporated in a USB audio conversion circuit with a USB plug.   Since this USB call system with a neck strap uses a USB connector of a personal computer, the conventional 3.5Φ microphone terminal and headphone terminal are not used, so the personal computer's speakers can be used, or external speakers can be connected. The USB call system with a neck strap dedicated to Skype calls according to claim 1.   The conventional neck strap has a risk of being pulled in as it is pinched by something while moving, but the present invention incorporates a safety device in the middle of the neck strap that can be safely removed when a load of 5 kg or more is applied. The USB call system with a neck strap for exclusive use of a Skype call according to claim 1, wherein safety can be ensured.   In order to avoid the risk of electric shock or lightning strike when connecting the neck strap part and the holder part, it is fixed with plastic screws without using metal fittings and metal screws, and the USB audio conversion circuit with USB plug is also attached to the plastic case. The USB call system with a neck strap dedicated to Skype calls according to claim 1, wherein safety can be ensured by adopting a structure that can be housed inside.   Wearing this neck strap USB call system makes it easy to make Skype calls anywhere, and when not in use, the cord take-up unit can be used to take up and store the call code in the holder. The USB call system with a neck strap dedicated to Skype calls according to claim 1, wherein the troublesomeness of carrying the headset is eliminated and the work on the desk is not hindered.

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