KR101835349B1 - Earphone having compensation function for left and right auditory acuity - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to an earphone having a left and right hearing correction function that can be easily used by correcting a difference in left and right hearing, as well as a general hearing person or a person with a hearing loss or hearing loss. The earphone includes a mode selection button for entering a volume setting mode A volume setting mode unit for setting and storing a reference value adjusted so that the volumes heard at the left and right output units in the volume adjusting unit are the same; A sound generator for generating a predetermined sound, which is stored at the time of entering the volume setting mode by selecting the mode selection button, to the left and right output units at the same volume; When the user feels a difference in the volume of the sound generated by the sound generator and heard at the left and right output units, the left and right volume control buttons are operated to adjust the volume of the left and right volume To be equal to each other; An amplifying unit for amplifying levels of the micro-input sound source signals on the left and right sides; An output unit provided on the left and right sides, respectively, for outputting a sound source amplified by the amplifying unit to the outside; And a control unit for controlling each unit so that a reference value set in the volume setting mode unit is applied to output a sound source input from the left and right microphones.

Description

EARPHONE HAVING COMPENSATION FUNCTION FOR LEFT AND RIGHT AUDITORY ACUITY [0002]

The present invention relates to an earphone, and more particularly, to an earphone having a left and right hearing correction function that can be easily used by correcting a difference in left and right hearing, as well as a general person and a person with a weak hearing or a hearing loss.

Generally, earphone is a kind of converter that converts electrical vibration into sound wave, and it is a mechanism that directly transmits sound to the ear by attaching it closely to the ear. The earphone typically has a connection jack attached to one end of a cord having a long length, and the other end of the cord is divided and the earphone is connected to the end of the cord, so that the earphone is inserted into the ear.

As described above, the earphone of the related art has been used in connection with a cord, but since it is inconvenient to use, recently, a wireless earphone such as a necklace type earphone has been developed and received wireless signals of a sound device and can be used conveniently.

In the related art, Patent Document 1 discloses a Bluetooth earphone having a Bluetooth function for enabling short-range wireless communication to exchange information by connecting portable devices and converting an electric signal into an acoustic signal so that a user can listen to the Bluetooth signal. The earphone is connected to the earphone main body having a Bluetooth function and the earphone main body, and can be adjusted in size by replacing it for detachable attachment. It can reduce the burden on the neck part according to the size of a human neck The earphone main body includes a main body portion having a neckband type bent in a C shape and wound around a neck and having an electronic part built therein, It converts the electric signal from the body part into sound signal, has volume function and On / Off function, And an earphone wire portion for transmitting an electric signal transmitted from the main body portion to the earphone portion, wherein the tension bar is fitted to an end of the main body portion, and a tension A Bluetooth earphone having a bar body and a replaceable tension bar having a structure formed at one end of the tension bar body and coupled to the main body portion is disclosed.

However, in the above-described prior art, if there is a difference in hearing between the left ear and the right ear due to weak hearing or hearing loss, the sound will not be clearly heard unless the difference in the right and left hearing is corrected, There is a problem that listening is inconvenient because it is perceived to be biased. Of course, when the left volume and the right volume are provided, they can be adjusted by using them. However, since the left and right volume must be adjusted each time the volume is used, it is inconvenient to use and there is a problem that the volume of the right and left sides .

Korean Registered Patent No. 10-1542598 (published on Aug. 20, 2015)

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in order to solve the above-mentioned problems, and it is an object of the present invention to provide a headphone system, a headphone, It is an object of the present invention to provide an earphone having a left and right hearing correction function which can clearly and clearly recognize a sound because it can hear the same sound volume, have.

In order to solve the above-described problems, the present invention is characterized in that a mode selection button for entering a volume setting mode is provided, and a volume control unit for setting and storing a reference value adjusted to have the same volume as the left and right output units, A mode section; A sound generator for generating a predetermined sound, which is stored at the time of entering the volume setting mode by selecting the mode selection button, to the left and right output units at the same volume; When the user feels a difference in the volume of the sound generated by the sound generator and heard at the left and right output units, the left and right volume control buttons are operated to adjust the volume of the left and right volume To be equal to each other; An amplifying unit for amplifying levels of the micro-input sound source signals on the left and right sides; An output unit provided on the left and right sides, respectively, for outputting a sound source amplified by the amplifying unit to the outside; And a control unit for controlling each unit so that a reference value set in the volume setting mode unit is applied to output a sound source input from the left and right microphones.

Also, the tone generator of the present invention may be a DSP or a tone generator.

In addition, the present invention may further include a main volume for adjusting the volume of the sound source output from the output unit.

In addition, the present invention can incorporate a Bluetooth module.

According to the present invention, it is possible to correct the difference of the left and right hearing power directly from the earphone without installing an application in a smartphone or the like, so that accurate fitting suitable for the user is made, correction is easy, Can be clearly and clearly recognized, and can be used conveniently, not only by the general public, but also by persons with weak hearing or hearing loss.

1 is a perspective view illustrating an earphone having a left and right hearing correction function according to an embodiment of the present invention.
2 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of an earphone having a left and right hearing correction function according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, with reference to the drawings, specific details for implementing an earphone having a left and right hearing correction function according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to examples.

The earphone having the left and right hearing correction function according to the present invention can be easily used by correcting the difference of the left and right hearing by a general person as well as a person with weak hearing or hearing loss. A sound generating unit 300, a volume adjusting unit 400, an amplifying unit 500, an output unit 600, and a control unit 700.

Referring to FIG. 1, the main body 100 includes a neckband which is hooked to a neck, and a cord C is inserted into the main body 100 to be drawn in and out, and an output unit 600 is connected And is exposed to the outside of the main body 100. The main body 100 is provided with a power button 110 for turning the power on and off and a main volume 120 for controlling the volume of the output signal from the output unit 600. The main body 100 has a built-in Bluetooth module and can be connected to an external sound device such as a smart phone through Bluetooth to be wirelessly used.

2, the volume setting mode unit 200 includes a mode selection button 210, and when the mode selection button 210 is pressed, the volume setting mode is entered. When the volume control of the left and right output units 600 is completed by adjusting the volume of the left and right output units 600, the mode selection button 210 is pressed to set and store the reference values again .

The sound generator 300 selects the mode selection button 210 to set a guide for setting a volume when a user enters the volume setting mode and a predetermined sound stored in the left and right output units 600 at the same volume .

In this case, the sound generator 300 may be a digital signal processor (DSP) or a tone generator. The DSP is used as an electronic sound generator in the field of sound signal processing, and the tone generator generates an electrical sound signal to be sent to a speaker.

The volume control unit 400 includes a left / right volume control button 410 or a left volume control button and a right volume control button, respectively. When the earphone user feels a difference in the sound volume generated by the sound generator 300 and the sound output from the left and right output unit 600, the left and right volume control buttons 410 are operated to the left or right, Adjust the volume on the right so that the sound is recognized in the middle of both ears of the user.

The amplification unit 500 amplifies and amplifies the levels of the micro-input sound source signals on the left and right sides. The output unit 600 is provided on the left and right sides of the amplification unit 500, .

The control unit 700 controls each of the above units so that a reference value set in the volume setting mode unit 200 is applied to the sound sources input from the left and right microphones.

Hereinafter, a method for correcting the left and right hearing of an earphone having a left and right hearing correction function according to the present invention will be described with the above-described configuration.

2, when the mode selection button 210 provided in the volume setting mode unit 200 is pressed to enter the volume setting mode, the sound generating unit 300 sends a notification message for volume setting, And the sound is generated at the left and right output units 600 at the same volume. Then, the user having a difference in hearing in the left and right ears is heard at a smaller volume in either ear. At this time, the left and right volume control buttons 410 provided in the volume control unit 400 are pushed left or right, By adjusting the volume of the side that is heard at the volume level to become larger, the volume heard by the left and right ears becomes equal, so that the sound can be recognized in the center of both ears of the user. Next, the mode selection button 210 is depressed to set a value adjusted to be the same as the volume heard by both the ears, as a reference value and stored. In this way, when the reference value setting is completed in the volume setting mode unit 200, the control unit 700 applies a reference value and controls the sound sources input from the left and right microphones to be output.

Conventionally, the volume difference between the left and right ears is controlled by simply using the left volume or the right volume, or a dedicated application is installed in the smart phone and the volume is adjusted by interlocking with it. This is inconvenient, and in the latter case, there is a problem that it is troublesome to set up a dedicated application in a smartphone and operate it.

However, the earphone according to the present invention corrects the difference of the left and right hearing power directly from the earphone without installing an application in a smart phone or the like, so that an accurate fitting suitable for the user can be performed and correction can be easily made.

When the reference value is set and the wireless connection is made with a sound device such as a smart phone via Bluetooth, the sound of the same volume can be heard on the left and right sides, so that the sound can be clearly and clearly recognized. People with hearing loss can also use it conveniently.

 As a result, according to the earphone having a left and right hearing correction function according to the present invention, it is possible to correct the difference of the left and right hearing aids directly from the earphone without installing an application in a smart phone or the like, Since the sound of the same volume can be heard from the left and right, it is possible to recognize the sound clearly and clearly, and it is convenient for the general person as well as the person with hearing loss or hearing loss.

The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments. Anything having substantially the same constitution as the technical idea described in the claims of the present invention and achieving the same operational effect is included in the technical scope of the present invention.

100. Body
110. Power button
120. Main volume
200. Volume setting mode section
210. Mode selection button
300. The sound generator
400. Volume control unit
410. Left and right volume control buttons
500. Amplification unit
600. Output section
700. Control section
C. Code

Claims (4)

A volume setting mode unit having a mode selection button for entering a volume setting mode;
A sound generator for generating an announcement for setting a volume when the mode selection button is selected and entering the volume setting mode, and a predetermined sound previously stored in the left and right output units at the same volume;
When the user enters the volume setting mode, when the user feels a difference in the volume of the sound output from the left and right output portions generated by the sound generating portion, the left and right volume control buttons are moved to the left or right To adjust the volume so that the volume of the side of the left and right ears becomes the same;
An amplifying unit for amplifying levels of the micro-input sound source signals on the left and right sides;
An output unit provided on the left and right sides, respectively, for outputting a sound source amplified by the amplifying unit to the outside; And
And a control unit for controlling each unit,
When the mode selection button is selected and the mode is set to the volume setting mode, the volume control unit adjusts the volumes of the left and right ears to be equal to each other, and then the volume of the left and right ears Wherein the control unit controls the control unit to output the sound source input from the left and right microphones by applying the reference value when the reference value setting is completed in the volume setting mode unit by storing the adjusted value as a reference value, Earphone with calibration function.
The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the sound generator is a DSP or a tone generator.
The method according to claim 1,
And a main volume for adjusting the volume of the sound source output from the output unit.
The method according to claim 1,
And an earphone having a left and right hearing correction function.

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