JP3149659U - Wireless headset - Google Patents

Abstract

[PROBLEMS] To provide a wireless head that can be used for telephone calls, for listening to audio from a music player, etc., for using an integrated earphone, or for connecting a separate headphone. Provide set. SOLUTION: A short-range wireless communication means, a voice output means, a voice input means, and a holding means to be worn on the user's head. The headset for transmitting and receiving includes an ear mounting portion 15 that has a speaker 11 that outputs sound and is worn on the user's ear, and an output terminal 14 that outputs an audio signal externally. It can be used for both audio listening and audio listening via an external audio output means connected to the output terminal. [Selection] Figure 3

Description

  The present invention relates to a headset that transmits and receives audio signals to and from an external device by wireless communication.

  As a countermeasure against accidents caused by using a mobile phone while driving a vehicle, hands-free devices that make a call without holding the mobile phone by hand are becoming widespread. For example, a headset in which an earphone and a microphone are integrally configured and worn on the head is known. There is also known an apparatus that transmits / receives an audio signal of a cellular phone to / from a headset by wireless communication using Bluetooth (registered trademark).

  On the other hand, Bluetooth headsets are also used in music playback devices such as MP3 players and mobile phones.

  Patent Documents 1 to 9 and the like are known as conventional techniques for a headset that transmits and receives an audio signal to and from an external device using such short-range wireless communication.

JP 2007-74728 "Bluetooth wireless headset with earphones" JP 2006-86748 “Headset device” JP 2006-86747 “Headset device” JP 2006-86746 “Headset device” Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2005-27795 “Wireless Headset Device” JP 2005-260944 “Headset with wireless communication function” JP2005-217456 "Bluetooth Headset and Bluetooth Headset System" Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2004-140731 “Automotive Hands-Free Telephone Device” Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2004-104684 “Wireless Headset Device for Motorcycles”

For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a headset in which an earphone is housed in a main body when not in use, and protrudes from the main body when in use. According to this, although there is convenience by the appearance of the earphone, it is not difficult in terms of wearability and appearance to the ear.
Similarly, in the headset of the prior art, it is difficult to achieve both the feeling of wearing on the ear and the stability of wearing and the appearance when worn. Wearability and appearance affect daily motives such as walking.
In particular, the headsets of the prior art are for telephone calls, for listening to stereo sound of music players, having a structure with an integrated earphone, or having a structure for connecting stereo headphones, etc. However, because it is configured separately, multiple headsets are necessary and not convenient.

  Therefore, the present invention can be shared for telephone calls, for listening to audio from a music player, for using an integrated earphone, and for connecting a separate headphone. It is an object of the present invention to provide a wireless headset with a good appearance.

In order to achieve the above object, a wireless headset of the present invention has the following configuration.
That is, it has a short-range wireless communication means, a voice output means, a voice input means, and a holding means to be worn on the user's head, and transmits and receives voice signals to and from an external device by wireless communication. The headset has a speaker that outputs sound and has an ear mounting part that is attached to the user's ear, and an output terminal that outputs an audio signal externally. It can be shared with audio listening via external audio output means connected to the terminal.

  Here, it may be configured such that it can be used for a telephone call by connection with a telephone by wireless communication.

  Further, the output terminal may be configured to be able to output a monaural audio signal and a stereo audio signal, and to be used for listening to stereo audio by connecting to a stereo audio player by wireless communication.

  As the short-distance wireless communication means, a wireless communication device compliant with the Bluetooth standard can be suitably used.

  The ear mounting portion may be bendable with respect to the main body, and the convenience of mounting by bending may be enhanced.

  A cover that covers and accommodates the ear mounting portion when not being bent may be provided, and the overall shape may be substantially stick-shaped to contribute to hygiene management of the ear mounting portion or to carry the phone when not in use.

  A terminal that can be shared for connection of the earphone cable and the charging cable may be provided to contribute to simplification of the structure.

  According to the present invention, it can be used for telephone calls and listening to audio from a music player, etc. In addition, an integrated earphone may be used, or a separate headphone may be connected for use. Well, it can be shared for various purposes and only one headset is required. In addition, the wearability and appearance are good and easy to use.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.
Here, as a short-range wireless communication means, a wireless communication apparatus compliant with the Bluetooth standard is exemplified, but the present invention can also be applied to a wireless communication apparatus having the same function. In addition, a mobile phone terminal and a music player are illustrated as external devices that transmit and receive audio signals through the wireless communication, but the present invention can also be applied to a voice communication device and a voice player having similar functions.

1 to 3 are a front view, a rear view, and a rear view of the wireless headset according to the present invention with a cover removed, respectively.
The outer shape of the wireless headset is a substantially stick shape surrounded by a gently curved surface, and a cover (20) is provided on the upper portion of the main body (10) as shown in FIG.

  The main body (10) includes a wireless communication device compliant with the Bluetooth standard, a speaker (11) as audio output means, a microphone (12) as audio input means, a storage battery, and a control device thereof.

As the storage battery, a chargeable / dischargeable secondary battery such as a lithium ion battery, a nickel cadmium battery, or a small sealed lead-acid battery can be used as appropriate. The state of charge is visually recognized by a lamp (13) such as an LED.
Charging the storage battery is performed by connecting a charging cable to the input / output terminal (14). The other end of the charging cable can be appropriately used in the form of connecting to the USB terminal of the PC, the form of connecting to the cigarette output terminal of the automobile, or the form of connecting to the AC output tap of the house.
Further, the input / output terminal (14) is a common type to which an earphone cable can be connected.

FIG. 4 is a side view showing a use state.
The ear mounting portion (15) including the speaker (11) and having a cushion that fits in the user's ear is foldable with respect to the main body. Although the angle at which bending is possible can be set as appropriate, for example, it may be bent substantially at a right angle as shown in the figure to improve the mounting.
As a bending mechanism, as shown in FIG. 3, the upper portion of the main body (10) is provided with a substantially U-shaped recess (10a), and the ear mounting portion (15) is provided on the support shaft (16). It is installed so that it can rotate freely.
The shape bent in this way enhances the wearability and appearance to the ear.

  When the ear mounting portion (15) is bent at a predetermined angle, the bent state is maintained by concave-convex fitting or the like. Further, the user is informed of the change to the bent state by the sound of the fitting or the like.

When an external audio output means such as an earphone cable is connected to the input / output terminal (14), the control device outputs an audio signal externally, and when the ear mounting portion (15) is bent, The speaker (11) includes an audio adjustment output unit that outputs audio.
As a result, it is possible to use stereo headphones or the like that are externally connected, or use an integral earphone. Along with this, it can be used for listening to audio from a music player, etc., and for telephone calls, and can be used for a wide range of applications.

  Note that the switch (17) switches between pause and playback when pressed, and switches between volume and fast-forward and reverse by tilting up, down, left and right.

  The upper end of the cover (20) is provided with a hole (21) for engaging the strap. Clips for attaching to clothes or the like may be attached.

  The wireless headset of the present invention can be used for telephone calls and for listening to audio from a music player, etc. In addition, an integrated earphone or a separate headphone can be connected. It can be used for various purposes, and it is convenient to have a single headset. The wearability and appearance are good and easy to use, and when it is not in use, it has a convenient shape for carrying.

Front view of wireless headset according to the present invention Same as above, rear view Rear view with cover removed Side view showing the usage state with the ear wearing part folded

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Main-body part 10a Concave part 11 Speaker 12 Microphone 13 Lamp 14 Input / output terminal 15 Ear mounting part 16 Spindle 17 Switch 20 Cover 21 Strap hole

Claims (7)

A head having short-range wireless communication means, voice output means, voice input means, and holding means to be worn on the user's head, and for transmitting and receiving voice signals to and from external devices by wireless communication In the set,
It has an ear mounting part that has a speaker that outputs sound and is attached to the user's ear, and an output terminal that outputs an audio signal externally,
A wireless headset characterized in that it can be used for both listening to sound with an ear wearing part and listening to sound through external sound output means connected to an output terminal. The wireless headset according to claim 1, wherein the wireless headset can be used for a call by connecting to a telephone by wireless communication. Output terminal can output monaural audio signal and stereo audio signal,
The wireless headset according to claim 1, wherein the wireless headset can be used for listening to stereo sound by connecting to a stereo sound player by wireless communication. The wireless headset according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the short-range wireless communication means is a wireless communication device compliant with the Bluetooth standard. The wireless headset according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the ear mounting portion is foldable with respect to the main body. With a cover that covers and accommodates the ear mounting part when not bending,
The wireless headset according to claim 1, wherein the overall shape is a substantially stick shape. The wireless headset according to claim 1, further comprising a terminal that can be shared for connection of an earphone cable and a charging cable.

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