KR102006414B1 - Glasses coupled with a detachable module - Google Patents

Abstract

According to some embodiments of the present disclosure, disclosed is an eyeglasses coupled with a detachable module. The eyeglasses comprises a lens frame, a first temple and a second temple which are hinge-connected to both sides of the lens frame, a first detachable module detachable from one end of the first temple, and a second detachable module detachable from one end of the second temple. The first detachable module includes a first speaker part which is in close contact with one area of the back surface of the auricle of the first ear of a user while in a state wherein each of the first temple and the second temple are hung on both ears of the user, and the second detachable module can include a second speaker part which is in close contact with one area of the back surface of the auricle of the second ear of the user while in the state wherein each of the first temple and the second temple are hung on both ears of the user.

Description

GLASSES COUPLED WITH A DETACHABLE MODULE < RTI ID = 0.0 >

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present disclosure relates to eyeglasses, and more particularly to eyeglasses having a detachable module coupled thereto.

Air conduction type earphones and headphones can not hear outside noise by using their ears. By using air conduction type earphones and headphones to prevent ears from being used in advanced countries, And to prevent them from listening to it.

In addition, with the recent proliferation of digital sound and communication devices, adolescents' noise-induced hearing loss has increased more than 10% of the population worldwide, and even in the age of global aging, And to reduce the use time.

Therefore, studies on earphones that can prevent damage or fatigue of the eardrum while actively listening to the surrounding noise by simultaneously using earphones while keeping their ears open are actively underway. Bone conduction earphone or bone conduction speaker exists as a representative example of the earphone which can prevent damage or fatigue of the eardrum.

As smartphones continue to be widespread, devices are being developed that perform bone conduction earphone functions on wearable devices that can work with smartphones. However, since a conventional device for performing a bone conduction earphone (or speaker) function can be worn in a form that presses the user's temples, it may cause inconvenience according to the user's operation and may be difficult to wear for a long time. In addition, in the case of a person wearing glasses, there may be restrictions because it is difficult to sufficiently press the portion (i.e., the temple).

Thus, there is a need in the art for glasses that perform the function of a bone conduction earphone which is easily attached to and detached from glasses and does not have a burden of wearing for a long time.

Korean Utility Model Publication No. 20-2017-0003975

This disclosure is devised in correspondence with the background art described above and aims to provide a pair of glasses with a detachable module.

The technical problems of the present disclosure are not limited to the technical problems mentioned above, and other technical problems which are not mentioned can be understood by those skilled in the art from the following description.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure for solving the above-mentioned problems, an eyeglass incorporating a detachable module is disclosed. The glasses comprising: a lens frame; A first temple and a second temple rotatably hinged to both sides of the lens frame; A first detachable module detachably attached to one end of the first temple; And a second detachable module that is detachably attached to one end of the second temple, wherein the first detachable module is configured such that each of the first and second temples is in contact with the first ear of the user, And a first speaker portion which is in close contact with one area of the back surface of the auricle, and wherein the second detachable module includes a first detachable module, a second detachable module, and a second detachable module, And a second speaker portion that is in close contact with the region.

The first detachable module includes a first communication unit for receiving sound data from an external terminal, and the second detachable module includes a second communication unit for receiving the sound data from the first detachable module can do.

The eyeglass further includes a connection cable for transmitting at least one of acoustic data, current, and power supply, wherein each of the lens frame, the first temple, and the second temple includes a through hole in the center, The connection cable may be embedded in the through hole.

The first temple may include a second connector coupled to the first connector of the first detachable module when the first detachable module is coupled to the first temple, And a fourth connector coupled to a third connector of the second detachable module when the second detachable module is coupled to the second temple, It can be connected via a connection cable.

In addition, the second detachable module may be configured such that, when the first connector and the second connector are coupled and the third connector and the fourth connector are coupled, a current or a specific value having a specific value The second communication unit can be deactivated when the power supply having the power supply unit is received through the connection cable.

The first detachable module transmits the sound data to the second detachable module via the connection cable. The first detachable module and the second detachable module interlock with each other to generate sound corresponding to the sound data, Can be output through the first speaker unit and the second speaker unit.

The first detachable module transmits the sound data to the second detachable module through the first communication unit in a state where communication with the second communication unit of the second detachable module is connected through the first communication unit The first detachable module and the second detachable module can output sound corresponding to the sound data through the first speaker unit and the second speaker unit in cooperation with each other.

The speaker unit may be any one of a bone conduction speaker and a piezo speaker.

The technical solutions obtained in the present disclosure are not limited to the solutions mentioned above, and other solutions not mentioned are explicitly given to those skilled in the art from the description below It can be understood.

The present disclosure can provide glasses with a detachable module coupled thereto.

The effects obtainable in the present disclosure are not limited to the effects mentioned above, and other effects not mentioned may be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the description below .

Various aspects are now described with reference to the drawings, wherein like reference numerals are used to refer to like elements throughout. In the following examples, for purposes of explanation, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of one or more aspects. However, it will be apparent that such aspect (s) may be practiced without these specific details.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS Figure 1 is a block diagram of a removable module that may be removably attached to a spectacle according to some embodiments of the present disclosure.
Fig. 2 is a conceptual view of one example of the eyeglass combined with the detachable module according to some embodiments of the present disclosure as viewed from one direction. Fig.
Fig. 3 is a conceptual view of one example in which glasses and a detachable module are separated from each other according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. Fig.
4 is a view for explaining an example of a method of coupling a detachable module according to some embodiments of the present disclosure to glasses.
5 is a view for explaining an example in which a wearer wears glasses with a detachable module according to some embodiments of the present disclosure.
6 is a flow chart illustrating an example of how a detachable module according to some embodiments of the present disclosure outputs sound data.
7 is a flow chart illustrating an example of a method by which a detachable module according to some embodiments of the present disclosure deactivates a communication unit.
8 is a view showing an example of the external shape of a speaker unit provided in the detachable module according to some embodiments of the present disclosure.
9 is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA 'of the speaker unit shown in FIG.
10 is an enlarged view of one area of the top surface of the speaker portion according to some embodiments of the present disclosure;

Various embodiments and / or aspects are now described with reference to the drawings. In the following description, for purposes of explanation, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of one or more aspects. However, it will also be appreciated by one of ordinary skill in the art that such aspect (s) may be practiced without these specific details. The following description and the annexed drawings set forth in detail certain illustrative aspects of one or more aspects. It is to be understood, however, that such aspects are illustrative and that some of the various ways of practicing various aspects of the principles of various aspects may be utilized, and that the description set forth is intended to include all such aspects and their equivalents. Specifically, the terms "embodiment", "examples", "aspects", "examples", and the like are used herein to mean that any aspect or design described is better or worse than other aspects or designs .

Hereinafter, the same or similar elements are denoted by the same reference numerals regardless of the reference numerals, and redundant description thereof will be omitted. In the following description of the embodiments of the present invention, a detailed description of related arts will be omitted when it is determined that the gist of the embodiments disclosed herein may be blurred. The accompanying drawings are included to provide a further understanding of the embodiments disclosed in the specification, and the technical idea disclosed in the present specification is not limited by the accompanying drawings.

The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing the embodiments and is not intended to limit the disclosure. In the present specification, the singular form includes plural forms unless otherwise specified in the specification. The terms " comprises "and / or" comprising "used in the specification do not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other elements in addition to the stated element.

Although the first, second, etc. are used to describe various elements or components, it is needless to say that these elements or components are not limited by these terms. These terms are used only to distinguish one element or component from another. It is, of course, also possible that the first element or element mentioned below may be the second element or element within the scope of the present disclosure.

Unless defined otherwise, all terms (including technical and scientific terms) used herein may be used in a sense that is commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this disclosure belongs. Also, commonly used predefined terms are not ideally or excessively interpreted unless explicitly defined otherwise.

In addition, the term "or" is intended to mean " exclusive or " That is, it is intended to mean one of the natural inclusive substitutions "X uses A or B ", unless otherwise specified or unclear in context. That is, X uses A; X uses B; Or when X uses both A and B, "X uses A or B" can be applied to either of these cases. It should also be understood that the term "and / or" as used herein refers to and includes all possible combinations of one or more of the listed related items.

In addition, the terms "information" and "data ", as used herein, are often used interchangeably.

It is to be understood that when an element is referred to as being "connected" or "connected" to another element, it may be directly connected or connected to the other element, . On the other hand, when an element is referred to as being "directly connected" or "directly connected" to another element, it should be understood that there are no other elements in between.

The suffix "module" and "part" for components used in the following description are given or mixed in consideration of ease of specification, and do not have their own meaning or role.

It will be understood that when an element or layer is referred to as being "on" or " on "of another component or layer, other layers or other components And the case where it is intervened. On the other hand, when an element is referred to as being "directly on" or "directly above ", it does not intervene another element or layer in between.

The terms spatially relative, "below", "beneath", "lower", "above", "upper" May be used to easily describe a correlation with a component or other components. Spatially relative terms should be understood to include, in addition to the orientation shown in the drawings, terms that include different orientations of the device during use or operation.

For example, when inverting an element shown in the figures, an element described as "below" or "beneath" of another element may be placed "above" another element . Thus, the exemplary term "below" can include both downward and upward directions. The components can also be oriented in different directions, so that spatially relative terms can be interpreted according to orientation.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS The objects and advantages of the present disclosure, as well as technical configurations for achieving them, will become apparent upon reference to the embodiments described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the following description of the present invention, a detailed description of known functions and configurations incorporated herein will be omitted when it may make the subject matter of the present disclosure rather unclear. It is to be understood that the following terms are defined in consideration of the functions of the present disclosure and may vary depending on the user, the intention or custom of the operator, and the like.

However, the present disclosure is not limited to the embodiments disclosed below, but may be embodied in various different forms. Only these embodiments are provided so that this disclosure will be thorough and complete, and will fully convey the scope of the disclosure to those skilled in the art to which this disclosure belongs, and this disclosure is only defined by the scope of the claims . Therefore, the definition should be based on the contents throughout this specification.

In the description related to the detachable module 200 disclosed in Figs. 1 to 5, when there is a symmetrical configuration, only the first detachable module 210 will be described below for convenience of description, But the same embodiments described below can be applied to the second detachable module 220 as well.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS Figure 1 is a block diagram of a removable module that may be removably attached to a spectacle according to some embodiments of the present disclosure.

Referring to FIG. 1, the detachable module 200 may include a first detachable module 210 and a second detachable module 220. Here, each of the first detachable module 210 and the second detachable module 220 may be coupled to a portion where the tip of the eyeglass leg is located. That is, the eyeglasses according to some embodiments of the present disclosure may include a first detachable module 210 and a second detachable module 220 in place of the eyeglass tip.

Specifically, the first detachable module 210 may include a first connector 211, a first speaker unit 212, a first communication unit 216, and a first control unit 217. The second detachable module 220 may include a third connector 221, a second speaker unit 222, a second communication unit 226, and a second control unit 227. The components shown in FIG. 1 are not essential for implementing the first detachable module 210 and the second detachable module 220, so that the first detachable module 210 and the second detachable module 220, Module 220 may have more or fewer components than those listed above.

More specifically, the first communication unit 216 of the first detachable module 210 may be built in or enclosed in the first detachable module 210. However, it may be preferable that the first communication unit 216 is located inside the first detachable module 210. Also, the second communication unit 226 of the second detachable module 220 may be built in or enclosed in the second detachable module 220. However, it may be preferable that the second communication unit 226 is located inside the second detachable module 220.

The first communication unit 216 of the first detachable module 210 and the second communication unit 226 of the second detachable module 220 may be configured to transmit and receive a wireless signal from an external terminal in a communication network according to wireless Internet technologies . The first communication unit 216 of the first detachable module 210 and the second communication unit 226 of the second detachable module 220 may be configured to transmit and receive data between each other. However, the present invention is not limited thereto.

Wireless Internet technologies include, for example, wireless LAN (WLAN), wireless fidelity (Wi-Fi), wireless fidelity (Wi-Fi) Direct, DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance), WiBro Interoperability for Microwave Access (HSDPA), High Speed Uplink Packet Access (HSUPA), Long Term Evolution (LTE) and Long Term Evolution-Advanced (LTE-A) The first communication unit 216 of the first detachable module 210 and the second communication unit 226 of the second detachable module 220 can transmit and receive data according to at least one wireless Internet technology in a range including internet technologies not listed above have.

Meanwhile, the first communication unit 216 of the first detachable module 210 and the second communication unit 226 of the second detachable module 220 may perform short range communication. Near field communication technologies include Bluetooth, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), Infrared Data Association (IrDA), UWB (Ultra Wideband), ZigBee, Near Field Communication (NFC), Wi- ), Wi-Fi Direct, and Wireless USB (Wireless Universal Serial Bus) technology. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the first communication unit 216 and the second communication unit 226 can receive data from the external terminal through the short range communication technology not listed above.

According to some embodiments of the present disclosure, the first communication portion 216 of the first detachable module 210 may receive acoustic data from an external terminal through close range communication. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the first communication unit 216 may receive sound data from an external terminal through a wireless Internet technology.

When the first communication unit 216 of the first detachable module 210 receives sound data from an external terminal, the first speaker unit 212 may output sound corresponding to the sound data. Here, the acoustic data may be data received from an external terminal.

The first communication unit 216 of the first detachable module 210 may transmit the sound data received from the external terminal to the second detachable module 220. At this time, the second communication unit 226 of the second detachable module 220 can receive the sound data from the first detachable module 210. Also, the second speaker unit 222 of the second detachable module 220 may output sound corresponding to the sound data.

According to some embodiments of the present disclosure, the first detachable module 210 and the second detachable module 220 interlock with each other to transmit sound corresponding to the sound data to the first speaker unit 212 and the second speaker unit 212, (222).

According to some embodiments of the present disclosure, each of the first speaker portion 212 of the first detachable module 210 and the second speaker portion 222 of the second detachable module 220 may be either a bone conduction speaker or a piezo speaker It can be one.

The first controller 217 of the first detachable module 210 may be configured to control the overall operation of the first detachable module 210. The first controller 217 may perform various operations performed by the first detach module 210 and process data.

The first controller 217 of the first detachable module 210 may control the operations of the first speaker 212 and the first communication unit 216. [

The first controller 217 of the first detachable module 210 may be a central processing unit (CPU), a co-processor, an arithmetic processing unit (APU), a digital signal processor A signal processor (DSP), an application processor (AP), and a communication processor (CP).

The second controller 227 of the second detachable module 220 may be configured to control the overall operation of the second detachable module 220. [ The first controller 217 may perform various operations performed by the second detach module 220 and process data.

The second control unit 227 of the second detachable module 220 may control the operation of the second speaker unit 222 and the second communication unit 226.

The second control unit 227 of the second detachable module 220 may be a central processing unit (CPU), a co-processor, an arithmetic processing unit (APU), a digital signal processor A signal processor (DSP), an application processor (AP), and a communication processor (CP).

According to some embodiments of the present disclosure, the glasses 100 to which the detachable module is coupled may include a connection cable 140 for transferring at least one of acoustic data, current, and power. In this case, the first connector of the first detachable module 210 and the third connector 221 of the second detachable module 220 may be connected to the connection cable 140.

The first communication unit 216 of the first detachable module 210 and the second communication unit 226 of the second detachable module 220 are connected to the connection cable 140 built in the glasses 100 to which the detachable module is coupled, Currents, and power sources, via the communication network.

The components of the glasses 100 to which the detachable module is coupled will be described later in detail with reference to FIGS. 2 to 4 below.

According to some embodiments of the present disclosure, the detachable module 200 may further include a memory.

The memory stores data supporting various functions of the detachable module 200. The memory may store a plurality of application programs (application programs or applications) driven by the detachable module 200, data for operation of the detachable module 200, and commands.

The memory is a main storage device directly accessed by the control unit of the detachable module 200, such as a random access memory (RAM) such as a dynamic random access memory (DRAM), a static random access memory (SRAM) But is not limited to, a volatile storage device in which stored information is instantaneously erased when it is turned off.

May be present on the detachable module 200 from the time of dispatch for the basic function of the detachable module 200. The application program may be stored in the memory and installed on the detachable module 200 and may be driven by the control unit of the detachable module 200 to perform the operation (or function) of the detachable module 200 .

According to some embodiments of the present disclosure, the detachable module 200 may further include a microphone.

The microphone processes the external acoustic signal as electrical voice data. The processed voice data can be utilized variously depending on the function (or application program being executed) being performed by the detachable module 200. Meanwhile, various noise elimination algorithms for eliminating noise generated in the process of receiving an external acoustic signal may be implemented in the microphone.

According to some embodiments of the present disclosure, the detachable module 200 can recognize ambient noise through a microphone. In this case, the controller of each of the attaching / detaching modules 200 can adjust the output volume corresponding to the recognized noise level.

For example, the controller of each of the attaching / detaching modules 200 can adjust the volume output at a volume corresponding to a predetermined decibel when the size of the recognized ambient noise is equal to or greater than a predetermined decibel (for example, 80 dB).

Therefore, the control unit of the detachable module 200 can prevent the user from having to adjust the volume of the sound output from the detachable module 200 as the ambient noise is generated.

According to some embodiments of the present disclosure, the detachable module 200 may further include a user input portion. The user input unit may be provided on the outer surface of the detachable module 200. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the user input unit may be provided in the first temple 120 and the second temple 130 of the glasses 100 to which the detachable module is coupled.

The user input unit is for receiving information from a user. When information is inputted through the user input unit, the controller of each of the detachable modules 200 can control the operation of the detachable module 200 so as to correspond to the inputted information. The user input unit may include a mechanical input unit (or a mechanical key such as a button, a dome switch, a jog wheel, a jog switch, or the like located on one side of the detachable module) . ≪ / RTI >

According to some embodiments of the present disclosure, the control portion of the detachable module 200 may control the sound output based on the information input through the user input portion.

For example, the control unit of the detachable module 200 may control the speaker unit to stop the sound output when the touch is input once through the user input unit during the sound output. In addition, the controller of the attaching / detaching module 200 can control the speaker unit to restart the sound output when the touch is input once while the sound output is stopped.

In another example, when the output sound is music, the control unit of the detachable module 200 may control the speaker unit to output sound corresponding to the next music when the touch is input twice through the user input unit during the sound output.

Thus, the user can control the sound output through the user input portion of the detachable module 200 without having to control the external terminal.

According to some embodiments of the present disclosure, the detachable module 200 may further include an illumination portion.

For example, the illumination unit may include an LED (Light Emission Diode). The illuminating unit can visually check the operation state of the glasses 100 to which the detachable module is coupled through the blinking of the LEDs and improve the aesthetics of the design of the glasses 100 to which the detachable module is attached.

The lighting unit can be controlled by the control unit of the detachable module 200 to display the sound output state. For example, the lighting unit can output lights of different colors corresponding to each of the playback state and the pause state, when the output sound is music.

In addition, the lighting unit can display the battery status of the attaching / detaching module 200. [ For example, the illumination unit may be configured to emit blue light when the battery is being charged, green when the remaining amount of the battery is 80% or more, orange when the remaining amount of the battery is 40% to 80%, and red when the remaining amount of the battery is less than 40% The lighting can be output.

Accordingly, the user can intuitively recognize various status information of the detachable module 200 through the illumination unit of the detachable module 200.

Fig. 2 is a conceptual view of one example of the eyeglass combined with the detachable module according to some embodiments of the present disclosure as viewed from one direction. Fig.

Referring to FIG. 2, the glasses 100 to which the detachable module is coupled may include a lens frame 110, a first temple 120, a second temple 130, and a detachable module 200. The components shown in FIG. 2 are not essential for implementing the glasses 100 to which the detachable module is coupled, so that the glasses 100 to which the detachable module described in this specification is coupled are not limited to the components listed above You can have many, or fewer components.

According to some embodiments of the present disclosure, the detachable module 200 removable to and from the glasses 100 includes a first detachable module 210 and a second detachable module 220 ).

The lens frame 110 of the eyeglasses 100 may have a shape surrounding two lenses. However, the shape of the lens frame 110 is not limited thereto.

Each of the first temple 120 and the second temple 130 of the spectacles 100 can be hingedly connected to both sides of the lens frame 110 in a rotatable manner. In addition, each of the first and second temples 120 and 130 may extend over both ears of the user when the user wears glasses. The first attachment / detachment module 210 may be attached to / detached from one end of the first temple 120. In addition, the second detachable module 220 can be detached and attached to one end of the second temple 130.

According to some embodiments of the present disclosure, the first detachable module 210 and the second detachable module 220 may include a first speaker portion 212 and a second speaker portion 222, respectively. The first speaker unit 212 and the second speaker unit 222 are disposed to face the lens frame 110 so that when the user wears the glasses 100, Each of the speaker units 222 may be in close contact with one area of the back of the user's ear canal.

Specifically, the first speaker unit 212 provided in the first detachable module 210 may be configured such that the first temple 120 and the second temple 130 are disposed on both ears of the user, (E. G., The left ear) of the ear canal.

The second speaker unit 222 included in the second detachable module 220 may be configured such that the first temple 120 and the second temple 130 are connected to the user's second ear For example, the right ear) of the ear canal.

A detailed description of embodiments in which the first detachable module 210 and the second detachable module 220 are detachably attached to the glasses 100 will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 3 and 4, respectively.

According to some embodiments of the present disclosure, each of the first detachable module 210 and the second detachable module 220 may include a wired connection port (e.g., an aux port). A signal line (for example, an aux cable) may be connected to the wired connection port of each of the first detachable module 210 and the second detachable module 220.

At this time, the first controller 217 of the first detachable module 210 may control the first communication unit 216 to transmit the sound data received from the external terminal to the second detachable module 220 through the signal line .

Fig. 3 is a conceptual view of one example in which glasses and a detachable module are separated from each other according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. Fig.

Referring to FIG. 3, the second connector 121 may be detachably attached to one end of the first temple 120 of the eyeglasses 100.

When the first detachable module 210 is coupled to the first temple 120, the first connector 211 provided in the first detachable module 210 and the second connector 121 provided in the first temple 120 ) Can be combined.

In addition, the fourth connector 131 may be provided at one end of the second temple 130 of the glasses 100 to which the detachable module is coupled.

When the second detachable module 220 is coupled with the second temple 130, the third connector 221 provided in the second detachable module 220 and the fourth connector 131 provided in the second temple 130 ) Can be combined.

According to some embodiments of the present disclosure, the glasses 100 to which the detachable module is coupled may include a connection cable 140 for transferring at least one of acoustic data, current, and power. The second connector 121 and the fourth connector 131 may be connected through a connection cable.

Specifically, each of the lens frame 110, the first temple 120, and the second temple 130 of the eyeglasses 100 may include a through hole in the center. The connection cable 140 may be embedded in the through hole. Further, the connection cable 140 receives at least one of the sound data, the current having the specific value, and the power having the specific value from the first check module 210 to the second check module 220 . Here, the current having a specific value or the power having a specific value may be a current or a power generated from a battery included in the first detachable module 210.

More specifically, the first controller 217 of the first detachable module 210 may transmit the sound data received from the external terminal to the second detachable module 220 through the connector cable 140.

In this case, the first control unit 217 of the first detachable module 210 and the second control unit 227 of the second detachable module 220 are connected to each other to output sound corresponding to the sound data, The first speaker unit 212 and the second speaker unit 222 can be controlled.

According to some embodiments of the present disclosure, the second control unit 227 of the second detachable module 220 disables the second communication unit 226 when it is connected to the first detachable module 210 via the connection cable 140 .

Specifically, the second controller 227 of the second detachable module 220 is coupled to the first connector 211 of the first detachable module 210 and the second connector 121 of the first temple 120, The third connector 221 of the second detachable module and the fourth connector 131 of the second temple 130 are coupled to each other so that a current having a specific value or a specific value from the first detachable module 210 It can be recognized that it has been received via the connection cable 140. In this case, the second control unit 227 of the second detachable module 220 recognizes that the second detachable module 220 is connected to the first detachable module 210 through the connection cable 140, and can disable the second communication unit 226.

On the other hand, when the second communication unit 226 of the second detachable module 220 is deactivated, the sound data can be transmitted and received between the first detachable module 210 and the second detachable module 220 through the connection cable 140 have.

Specifically, the first detachable module 210 may transmit the acoustic data to the second detachable module via the connection cable. In this case, the first detachable module 210 and the second detachable module 220 can interlock with each other and output sound corresponding to the sound data through the first speaker unit 212 and the second speaker unit 222 .

On the other hand, when the second control unit 227 of the second detachable module 220 fails to receive a current having a specific value or a specific value from the first detachable module 210 through the connection cable 140, 2 communication unit 226 in an active state. In this case, the acoustic data may be transmitted and received by short-distance communication by the first communication unit 216 and the second communication unit 226 of the first detachable module 210 and the second detachable module 220, respectively.

Specifically, the first detachable module 210 transmits the sound data to the first communication unit 216 through the first communication unit 216 while communication with the second communication unit 226 of the second detachable module 220 is connected. Lt; RTI ID = 0.0 > 220 < / RTI > In this case, the first detachable module 210 and the second detachable module 220 can interlock with each other and output sound corresponding to the sound data through the first speaker unit 212 and the second speaker unit 222 .

The lens frame 110, the first temple 120, and the second temple 130 of the eyeglasses 100 to which the attaching / detaching module is coupled may have no through hole at the center thereof. Therefore, the glasses 100 to which the detachable module is coupled may not include the connection cable 140 embedded in the through hole. In this case, the acoustic data may be transmitted and received by short-distance communication by the first communication unit 216 and the second communication unit 226 of the first detachable module 210 and the second detachable module 220, respectively.

Specifically, the first detachable module 210 transmits the sound data to the first communication unit 216 through the first communication unit 216 while communication with the second communication unit 226 of the second detachable module 220 is connected. Lt; RTI ID = 0.0 > 220 < / RTI > In this case, the first detachable module 210 and the second detachable module 220 can interlock with each other and output sound corresponding to the sound data through the first speaker unit 212 and the second speaker unit 222 .

4 is a view for explaining an example of a method of coupling a detachable module according to some embodiments of the present disclosure to glasses. The contents overlapping with those in the description of FIG. 1 to FIG. 3 with respect to FIG. 4 will not be described again, and the following description will focus on the differences.

According to some embodiments of the present disclosure, each of the first detachable module 210 and the second detachable module 220 may be combined with the glasses 100 to which the detachable module is coupled.

For example, protrusions 150 may be provided at one end of each of the first and second temples 120 and 130 of the glasses 100 to which the detachable module is coupled. Each of the first detachable module 210 and the second detachable module 220 may be provided with a receiving portion into which the protruded portion 150 is inserted. Here, the size of the protrusion 150 may correspond to the size of the receptacle. Therefore, the first temple 120 and the second temple 130 of the glasses 100 coupled with the detachable module can be firmly coupled to the first detachable module 210 and the second detachable module 220.

Each of the first temple 120 and the second temple 130 of the spectacles 100 may have a step at a portion to be coupled to the first detachable module 210 and the second detachable module 220, respectively. Each of the first detachable module 210 and the second detachable module 220 includes a first temple 120 and a second detachable module 220. The first temple 120 and the second temple 130 are respectively coupled to the first temple 120 and the second temple 130, A step may be formed in a shape corresponding to the step formed in each of the first and second protrusions 130. Therefore, the first temple 120 and the second temple 130 of the glasses 100 coupled with the detachable module can be firmly coupled to the first detachable module 210 and the second detachable module 220.

According to some embodiments of the present disclosure, each of the first detachable module 210 and the second detachable module 220 may comprise a battery.

Under the control of the first controller 217, the battery 213 of the first detachable module 210 receives power from the external power source, internal power, and supplies power to the respective components included in the first detachable module 210 Supply. The battery 213 may be an internal battery or a replaceable battery.

The battery of the second detachable module 220 also receives power from the external power source and internal power under the control of the second control unit 227 to supply power to the respective components included in the second detachable module 220. The battery may be an internal battery or a replaceable battery.

According to some embodiments of the present disclosure, each of the first detachable module 210 and the second detachable module 220 may include a charging terminal.

The charging terminal 214 of the first detachable module 210 may be connected to the external charging device so as to supply external power to the battery 213. The charging terminal 214 may include a positive terminal and a negative terminal so that the charging terminal 214 can be connected to the external charging device to receive power.

The charging terminal of the second detachable module 220 may also be connected to the external charging device to supply external power to the battery. The charging terminal may include a positive terminal and a negative terminal to be connected to the external charging device to receive power.

5 is a view for explaining an example in which a wearer wears glasses with a detachable module according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. The contents overlapping with those in the description of FIG. 1 to FIG. 4 with respect to FIG. 5 will not be described again, and the differences will be mainly described below.

According to some embodiments of the present disclosure, the eyeglasses 100 to which the detachable module is coupled may have the detachable module 200 positioned in one area of the rear of the ear of the user when the user wears the glasses. Also, the first speaker unit 212 of the first detachable module 210 may be disposed to face the back of the user's ear canal.

5, the first speaker unit 212 of the first detachable module 210 may be in close contact with one area of the rear surface of the auricle of the user's first ear E10. In this case, the user can be provided with a clearer sound with improved quality. In addition, the user can hear the ambient noise simultaneously by recognizing the output sound by opening the ear, thereby preventing a safety accident, and preventing the hearing loss directly from affecting the eardrum.

According to some embodiments of the present disclosure, the detachable module 200 may include a rail structure therein.

Specifically, a speaker unit may be provided on the rail structure of the attaching / detaching module 200. In this case, the position of the speaker unit can be adjusted according to the shape of the ear of the user. Accordingly, the user can use the glasses 100 to which the attaching / detaching module is coupled regardless of the shape of the ear.

6 is a flow chart illustrating an example of how a detachable module according to some embodiments of the present disclosure outputs sound data.

According to some embodiments of the present disclosure, the first detach module 210 may receive sound data from an external terminal (S110). Specifically, the first communication unit 216 of the first detachable module can receive sound data from an external terminal.

According to some embodiments of the present disclosure, the first detachment module 210 may transmit the sound data received from the external terminal to the second detachment module 220 (S120).

For example, the first controller 217 of the first detachable module 210 controls the first detachable module 220 to transmit the sound data received from the external terminal to the second detachable module 220 through wireless communication (specifically, Lt; RTI ID = 0.0 > 216 < / RTI > In this case, the second communication module 226 of the second detachable module 220 can receive sound data.

The first control unit 217 of the first detachable module 210 may transmit the sound data received from the external terminal to the second detachable module 220 through the connection cable 140. [

According to some embodiments of the present disclosure, each of the first detachable module 210 and the second detachable module 220 may interlock with each other and output sound data corresponding to the sound data (S130).

Specifically, when the first communication unit 216 receives sound data from an external terminal, the first controller 217 of the first detachable module 210 outputs a sound corresponding to the received sound data, And controls the first communication unit 216 to transmit the sound data to the second detachable module 220. [

Meanwhile, the second controller 227 of the second detachable module 220 receives the sound data from the first detachable module 210 and simultaneously outputs the sound corresponding to the received sound data to the second speaker unit 222 Can be controlled.

7 is a flow chart illustrating an example of a method by which a detachable module according to some embodiments of the present disclosure deactivates a communication unit.

According to some embodiments of the present disclosure, the second detachable module 220 may recognize whether the first detachable module 210 has received a current having a specific value or a specific value from the first detachable module 210 (S210).

Specifically, the second controller 227 of the second detachable module 220 is coupled to the first connector 211 of the first detachable module 210 and the second connector 121 of the first temple 120, The third connector 221 of the second detachable module and the fourth connector 131 of the second temple 130 are coupled to each other so that a current having a specific value or a power having a specific value is supplied from the first detachable module 210 And can be received via the connection cable 140. Here, the current having a specific value or the power having a specific value may be a current or a power generated from a battery included in the first detachable module 210.

According to some embodiments of the present disclosure, when the second detachable module 220 recognizes that it has received a current having a specific value or a power having a specific value from the first detachable module 210 (S210, Yes) 2 communication unit 226 can be deactivated (S220).

In this case, the sound data can be transmitted / received between the first detachable module 210 and the second detachable module 220 via the connection cable 140.

On the other hand, when the second detachable module 220 does not recognize from the first detachable module 210 that a current having a specific value or a power having a specific value is received (S210, No), the second detachable module 220 And can be maintained in an activated state.

In this case, the second communication unit 226 of the second detachable module 220 can receive the sound data through wireless communication (specifically, near-field communication) and output sound corresponding to the sound data.

The above-described steps of Figs. 6 and 7 may be changed in order as necessary, and at least one step may be omitted or added. Furthermore, the above-described steps are merely examples of this disclosure, and the scope of rights of the disclosure is not limited thereto.

8 is a view showing an example of the external shape of a speaker unit provided in the detachable module according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. 9 is a cross-sectional view taken along line A-A 'of the speaker unit shown in FIG. 10 is an enlarged view of one area of the top surface of the speaker portion according to some embodiments of the present disclosure;

The present invention is not limited to the first speaker unit 212 but may be applied to the second speaker unit 222 in the same manner as described below Examples can be applied.

According to some embodiments of the present disclosure, each of the first speaker portion 212 and the second speaker portion 222 may be a bone conduction speaker or a piezo speaker. The configuration of the bone conduction speaker will be described in detail below.

The outline of each of the first speaker unit 212 and the second speaker unit 222 according to some embodiments of the present disclosure may have a shape as shown in FIG. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the first speaker unit 212 and the second speaker unit 222 may have various shapes.

9, each of the first speaker unit 212 and the second speaker unit 222 includes a vibration plate 400, a housing 500, a magnetic circuit 600, a yoke unit 700, (800).

The housing 500 can have a space therein by opening the upper and lower surfaces and closing the side surfaces. For example, the housing 500 may have a cylindrical shape with open top and bottom surfaces. Also, the housing 500 may have a rectangular shape with open top and bottom surfaces, but is not limited thereto.

The housing 500 may include at least one component of each of the first speaker portion 212 and the second speaker portion 222 in the inner space. For example, the inner space of the housing 500 may include, but is not limited to, a coil 630, a magnetic circuit 600, a yoke 700, an elastic portion 800, or a combination thereof.

The housing 500 may be molded into various members. The housing 500 may be formed of a metal member (e.g., iron, nickel, copper, etc.), and may be formed of reinforced plastic, but is not limited thereto.

The magnetic circuit 600 can generate vibration. The magnetic circuit 600 may include a magnet 610 and a top plate 620. Here, the magnet 610 may be made of a material having magnetic force, and may vibrate according to a change in the peripheral magnetic field. Further, the top plate 620 can concentrate the magnetic force of the magnet 610.

The coil 630 can receive the AC signal from the battery as the first speaker unit 212 and the second speaker unit 222 are attached to the detachable module 200, respectively.

The magnetic circuit 600 may be provided at a certain distance from the coil 630. When the AC signal is applied to the coil 630, the magnet 610 may vibrate according to the magnitude of the direction and intensity of the AC signal applied to the coil 630. In other words, the magnet 610 can serve as a vibrator that vibrates according to the alternating current signal applied to the coil 630.

This is due to Fleming's left-hand rule that a conductor placed in a magnetic field receives a force in a certain direction. The theory related to the principle is not described in detail with a known technology.

Conventionally, a vibration motor using a brush and a commutator is often used, but there is a problem in excessive noise and miniaturization. Each of the first speaker unit 212 and the second speaker unit 222 of the present invention includes a coil 630 and a magnetic circuit 600 to generate vibration and the vibration generated by the magnetic circuit 600 Can be transmitted to the yoke portion (700) in contact with the upper surface of the magnetic circuit (600).

The yoke portion 700 may be provided so as to be in contact with the upper surface of the magnetic circuit 600. The reason why the yoke portion 700 is in contact with the magnetic circuit 600 is that the vibration generated in the magnetic circuit 600 does not exist in the yoke portion 700 and the magnetic circuit 600, (700). ≪ / RTI > In other words, the yoke portion 700 is sequentially laminated on the upper surface of the magnetic circuit 600, the magnetic circuit 600 and the yoke portion 700 are integrally formed at the time of manufacture, and the vibration generated in the magnetic circuit 600 And can be directly transmitted to the yoke portion 700.

The elastic portion 800 may include a plurality of components. For example, the resilient portion 800 may include an elastic body 810 and an elastic suspension 820.

The elastic portion 800 can be formed in various ways. For example, the elastic portion 800 can be formed by combining the elastic body 810 and the elastic suspension 820 formed separately. For example, the elastic body 810 and the elastic suspension 820 may be integrally formed by a casting method using a metal member, but are not limited thereto.

The elastic suspension 820 can contact at least a part of the upper surface of the elastic body 810. Further, the elastic suspension 820 is attached to at least a part of the upper surface of the elastic body 810, so that it can engage with the elastic body 810.

The elastic suspension 820 is placed on the upper surface of the elastic body 810 to protect the elastic body 810 and can increase the excitation force of the elastic portion 800 and can exhibit various effects without being limited thereto.

The resilient portion 800 may include an opening in the central portion. And the vibration plate 400 may be integrally formed through the opening so as to be exposed to the outside. The vibration plate 400 is exposed to the outside, so that it can directly contact the body or the like.

On the other hand, the vibration plate 400 can be coupled to the yoke 700 by being directly attached without a rivet. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the yoke portion 700 may be coupled with the vibration plate 400 through the rivets.

10, each of the first speaker unit 212 and the second speaker unit 222 may include a housing 500 and an elastic unit 800, and the housing 500 and the elastic unit 800 Can be combined in various ways.

For example, the resilient portion 800 may be coupled to the housing 500 by being attached to the inner surface of the housing 500. In addition, the elastic portion 800 can be coupled with the housing 500 by the curling of the housing 500. That is, at least a part of the upper part of the housing 500 is curled in the direction of the elastic part 800, so that the elastic part 800 can be seated on the upper surface of the housing 500.

Curling means to bend at a predetermined angle (e.g., 90 degrees), and the predetermined angle can be determined in various ways.

The description of the disclosed embodiments is provided to enable any person skilled in the art to make or use the disclosure. Various modifications to these embodiments will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the generic principles defined herein may be applied to other embodiments without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. Thus, the present disclosure should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein, but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features presented herein.

Claims (8)

The eyeglass to which the detachable module is coupled,
A lens frame;
A first temple and a second temple rotatably hinged to both sides of the lens frame;
A first detachable module detachably attached to one end of the first temple; And
A second detachable module detachably attached to one end of the second temple;
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The first detachable module includes:
A first speaker unit disposed to face the lens frame in such a manner that the first temple and the second temple are in close contact with one area of a rear surface of a first ear of a user,
A first rail structure for adjusting a position of the first speaker unit so as to be in close contact with one area of a rear surface of an auricle of the first ear;
A first microphone for recognizing ambient noise; And
A first controller for controlling the first speaker unit to output sound at a volume corresponding to the ambient noise;
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Wherein the second detachable module comprises:
A second speaker unit disposed to face the lens frame in such a manner that the first temple and the second temple are in close contact with one area of a rear surface of a second ear of the user,
A second rail structure for adjusting a position of the second speaker unit so as to be in close contact with one area of the rear surface of the ear canal of the second ear;
A second microphone for recognizing the ambient noise; And
A second controller for controlling the second speaker unit to output sound at a volume corresponding to the ambient noise;
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Glasses with a detachable module.
The method according to claim 1,
The first detachable module includes:
A first communication unit for receiving sound data from an external terminal;
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Wherein the second detachable module comprises:
A second communication unit for receiving the sound data from the first detachable module;
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Glasses with a detachable module.
3. The method of claim 2,
A connection cable carrying at least one of acoustic data, current and power;
Further comprising:
The lens frame, the first temple, and the second temple,
Including a through hole in the center,
The connection cable includes:
And a through-
Glasses with a detachable module.
The method of claim 3,
The first temple comprises:
A second connector coupled to the first connector of the first detachable module when the first detachable module is coupled to the first temple;
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The second temple may include:
A fourth connector coupled to the third connector of the second detachable module when the second detachable module is coupled to the second temple;
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And the second connector and the fourth connector,
A connection cable,
Glasses with a detachable module.
5. The method of claim 4,
Wherein the second detachable module comprises:
The first connector and the second connector are coupled to each other and the third connector and the fourth connector are coupled to each other, a current having a specific value or a specific value is received from the first detachable module through the connection cable The second communication unit is deactivated,
Glasses with a detachable module.
6. The method of claim 5,
The first detachable module includes:
Transmits the sound data to the second detachable module via the connection cable,
Wherein the first detachable module and the second detachable module comprise:
And outputting sound corresponding to the sound data through the first speaker unit and the second speaker unit in cooperation with each other,
Glasses with a detachable module.
3. The method of claim 2,
The first detachable module includes:
And transmits the sound data to the second detachable module through the first communication unit in a state in which the communication with the second communication unit of the second detachable module is connected through the first communication unit,
Wherein the first detachable module and the second detachable module comprise:
And outputting sound corresponding to the sound data through the first speaker unit and the second speaker unit in cooperation with each other,
Glasses with a detachable module.
The method according to claim 1,
The speaker unit includes:
A bone conduction speaker or a piezo speaker,
Glasses with a detachable module.

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