TW201705741A - A hand-free communication device used for two-wheels vehicles or sportsmen - Google Patents

Abstract

A hand free communication device suitable for use by motor riders, sports lovers, and workers wearing safety helmets, includes: a battery, electronic instruments, and printed circuit board. A microphone assembly is linked to the electronic instruments of the earphone unit and includes: a microphone, multipurpose selector which enables the user to select functions of the hand free communication device. The functions include: turn on/off the hand free communication device, pick up/hang up the calls, connecting the hand free communication device to one or more external devices, such as a cell phone, and a conformation indicator indicating the function selected by the user. A charging port for charging one or more battery cells of the hand free communication device.

Description

Hands-free communication device for two-wheeled vehicles or sports personnel

The invention mainly relates to a hands-free communication device suitable for a user of a two-wheeled vehicle or an athlete, which can allow a user to receive a call from a mobile phone, listen to music or come from a global positioning system (Global Positioning System; GPS) messages, communication with passengers in the same two-wheeled vehicle, or communication with other vehicle users not far from each other, or with other members of the same sports group …and many more.

A hands-free communication device for a user of a two-wheeled vehicle or an athlete includes a microphone, at least one speaker, and at least one battery.

Nowadays, the demand for mobile communication is constantly increasing, no matter where and when. It is quite dangerous to use a mobile phone on a two-wheeled vehicle (motorcycle, battery car). The user cannot completely control the vehicle because he/she must hold the direction bar by hand. The other hand is busy controlling the phone. In order to provide a safe solution to this situation, it is quite popular among motorcyclists to use the handheld-free communication device to answer any incoming calls, communicate with their passengers, listen to music, and follow global positioning. System (GPS) navigation instructions...etc.

Whether driving a vehicle or riding a vehicle, there are a variety of communication devices to answer incoming calls. These devices basically comprise an electronic unit that is connected to a microphone and headphones. These known devices must be integrated into the user's helmet, and for this reason, current communication devices are not always suitable for integration into different types of helmets because different helmets have Different internal spaces and structures.

In addition, some known communication devices that attempt to solve the problem that the earphones cannot be integrated into the helmet due to different internal spaces and structures are using an earphone that must be inserted into the ear canal for use. This fact has caused user confusion because the user must insert the earphone into the ear canal or remove it before and after each use. And because this practice greatly reduces the reception of other sounds when the user engages in his activities.

Therefore, it is necessary to provide a solution for motorcyclists, cyclists, and athletes, so that the door can obtain the safety and advantages of the hands-free communication device without giving up the design of the helmet worn by the knight. At this point, the solution provided must also provide a quick and convenient way for the user to use the hands-free communication device.

The present invention provides a hands-free communication device suitable for motorcyclists and athletes, which includes a microphone, at least one speaker, and at least one battery.

In essence, the hands-free communication device provided in accordance with the present invention includes other features:

At least one earphone, which is formed as a flat body, has an inner surface that is disposed on the outer ear of the user, wherein the speaker is placed on the inner surface, and the outer surface is provided with an attachment device for the earphone The unit is placed on the inner surface of the user's helmet, or the user's head attachment, the headset unit includes a battery, the electronic device of the hands-free communication device, and the printed circuit board;

a microphone assembly, an electronic device connected to the earphone unit; comprising a microphone and a multi-function selector, by which the user can select a preset function of the hands-free communication device, including: starting/closing the hands-free Communication device, answering/hanging an incoming call, connecting a hands-free communication device with one or more external devices, such as a mobile phone, and a confirmation indicator to indicate a function of the user on the multi-function selector Selected

A charging port is suitable for charging one battery or a plurality of batteries of the hands-free communication device.

According to another feature of the invention, the microphone assembly further includes a button by which the user can control additional functions that are not listed in the multi-function selector and are not listed internally. For example, the additional functionality allows the user to listen to music by using encrypted music transmitted by the HSP and/or HFP protocol by being installed in the user's mobile phone.

According to another feature of an embodiment of the present invention, preferably, the charging port is a USB socket, and preferably, the charging port is a micro USB port. The charging cassette can be placed in the microphone assembly or in the earphone unit. The charging port can also be connected to the earphone unit by means of a wire without being integrated with the earphone unit.

According to another feature of an embodiment of the present invention, the multi-function selector is a button by which the user can select a predetermined function by briefly pressing the button for a short time and/or for a long time. Optionally, the multi-function selector can also be a switch.

Another feature relating to the embodiment provided by the present invention is that the confirmation indicator provided is a light emitting semiconductor (LED) indicator that can be turned on or off when the user presses the multi-function selector. Additionally, in accordance with another preferred embodiment of the present invention, the confirmation indicator can be an audible indicator that can be audible when the user presses the multi-function selector.

Referring to another feature of the present invention, an electronic device within the headset unit can use a Bluetooth protocol over HFP, HSP, and/or A2DP, with the option to use a single or pico channel, voice response, and/or auto. volume.

Another feature of the embodiment provided by the present invention is that the hands-free communication device further includes a second earphone unit, and the second earphone unit is connected by a wire, wherein the second earphone unit is made into a flat body. It has an inner surface that can be placed outside the user's other ear, and an outer surface. The second earphone unit includes a speaker disposed at the inner surface, and the outer surface is provided with an attachment means for attaching the second earphone unit to the inner surface of the helmet or the accessory of the user's head. The attachment means is an attachment means equivalent to the outer surface of the first earphone unit.

In an embodiment with two earphone units, the second earphone unit can also include a battery and, additionally, the elements of the second earphone unit can be coupled to the function selector by a wire.

According to another feature of the invention, the microphone assembly is coupled to the first earphone unit by a fixed or resilient body. However, when the user wears the full-face helmet, the microphone assembly is combined with the first earphone unit by a flexible wire, and in this way, the microphone assembly can be easily combined. And fit the shape of the inner surface of the helmet.

Preferably, the first earphone unit or the first earphone unit and the second earphone unit of the hands-free communication device provided according to the present invention are attached to a corresponding inner surface of the user's helmet, or the user's head. The attachment on the accessory is a layer of adhesive. The adhesive layer can be covered by a piece of paper, and the paper is removed after the user sets the hands-free communication device inside the helmet.

Preferably, the attachment means may be made of a woven material to form a loop-like and hook-like form.

Figure 1 shows an example of a motorcycle user wearing a helmet. In particular, it will be appreciated that a hands-free communication device 1 is disposed between the user's ear and the inner surface of the helmet 5 that covers the ear region.

2 and 3 show the details of the hands-free communication device 1 including an earphone unit 30 and a microphone assembly 20 which is coupled to the earphone unit by a fixed or resilient lever 7. integrate. When the user wears a full-face helmet 5, the microphone assembly 20 is coupled to the first earphone unit 30 by a resilient wire instead of a fixed lever; in this manner, The microphone assembly 20 can be easily fitted and attached to the inner surface of the helmet 5.

The earphone unit 30 is formed as a flat body and has an inner face 31 which is reliable to the outer ear of the user (see Fig. 1) and an outer face 32. On the inner surface 31, a horn 3 is disposed, and the outer surface 32 has an attachment means 4 for attaching the earphone unit 30 to the inner surface of the user's helmet 5 (see FIG. 1), or It is attached to the user's head accessory, which is for example an elastic headband. The attachment means 4 may preferably be a viscous layer.

The earphone unit 30 internally includes an antenna and an electronic device of the hands-free communication device 1, a printed circuit board, and a battery. The electronic device in the earphone unit 30 can communicate using Bluetooth technology, preferably a structure with HFP, HSP and/or A2DP (Bluetooth Audio Broadcasting Model Protocol), which can be monophonic or It is a live sound option, a sound reply, and/or an automatic volume.

The microphone assembly 20 is an electronic device that is coupled to the earphone unit 30. The microphone assembly 20 includes a microphone 2 and a multi-function selector 21, whereby the user can select a predetermined function of the hands-free communication device 1 and a confirmation indicator 22 to confirm the user in the multi-function selection. A particular function within the device 21 has been selected, as well as an additional button 24 whereby the user can control additional functions not included in the multi-function selector 21.

For example, the aforementioned additional functions may allow the user to listen to music by installing an application in a mobile phone that the user can issue HSP and/or HFP communication encrypted music, or may use to adjust the microphone volume, in which case, You only need to press the pressure of the finger to raise or lower the volume of the microphone.

On the multi-function selector 21, the default functions that can be selected include enabling/disabling the hands-free communication device 1, answering/carrying a call, and placing the hands-free communication device and one or more external devices or It is a Bluetooth device that is connected to form a mobile phone, a human data assistant (PDA), a global positioning system (GPS), an MP3, etc.; all of this can be placed in the user's pocket.

The multi-function selector 21 shown in Figs. 2 and 3 is a button whereby the user can press the button for a long time, and/or for a short time, and the confirmation indicator 22 is one. A light-emitting diode (LED) indicator can be turned on and off when the user presses the multi-function selector 21.

In the hands-free communication device 1 shown in the specific embodiment shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the microphone assembly 20 also includes a charging port 23, which can be used for the battery (or battery) of the hands-free communication device 1. Group) charging. As shown, the charging cassette 23 is preferably a micro USB socket. The charging cartridge can be protected by rubber or a resilient cover or by a sliding door.

In other embodiments of the hands-free communication device 1, the charging cassette 23 can be selectively integrated into the earphone unit 30 (not shown), or as in the embodiment shown in FIG. A wire is connected to the earphone unit 30.

After comparing with the embodiment shown in FIG. 2 and FIG. 3, it is known that the hands-free communication device 1 shown in FIG. 4 further includes a second earphone unit 60, through a wire 8 and the first earphone. Unit 30 is connected. The second earphone unit 60 is also a flat body having an inner face 61 that can be placed on the other ear of the user, and an outer face 62. In all embodiments of the hands-free communication device 1 having two earphone units 30, 60, the second earphone unit 60 includes a horn disposed on the aforementioned inner face 61, and the outer face 62 has The attachment device 4 attaches the second earphone unit 60 to the inner surface of the user's helmet or to the inner surface of the user's head accessory.

The attachment device 4 is equivalent to the attachment device 4 disposed on the outer surface 32 of the first earphone unit 30. The second earphone unit 60 may additionally include a battery.

The components of the second earphone unit 60 can be coupled to the function selector by a wire.

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Figure 1 is a diagram showing the state of use of the present invention in a preferred embodiment. Figure 2 is a side elevational view of the present invention in a preferred embodiment. Figure 3 is a top view based on Figure 2. 4 is a schematic view of another preferred embodiment of the present invention.

1‧‧‧ hands-free communication device

2‧‧‧ microphone

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5‧‧‧Full-face helmet

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Claims (15)

A hands-free communication device suitable for use by motorcyclists, athletes, and workers wearing full caps, including a microphone, at least one speaker, and at least one battery, characterized by: The hands-free communication device also includes : at least one earphone unit formed as a flat body having an inner surface for being placed on the outer ear of the user, and an outer surface, wherein the horn is placed on the inner surface, and the outer surface is attached a device for placing the earphone unit on the inner surface of the user's helmet or the user's head attachment, the earphone unit including a battery, the electronic device of the hands-free communication device, and the internal printed circuit board a microphone assembly, an electronic device connected to the earphone unit; includes a microphone, a multi-function selector, by which the user can select a preset function of the hands-free communication device, including: Turn off the hands-free communication device, answer/hang incoming calls, connect the hands-free communication device with one or more external devices, like a mobile phone, and a confirmation An indicator to indicate that a function of the user on the multi-function selector has been selected; a charging port is suitable for charging one battery or a plurality of batteries of the hands-free communication device. A hands-free communication device for a motorcyclist, an athlete, and a worker wearing a full cap, as described in claim 1, wherein the microphone assembly further includes a button. , the user can control the functions not listed in the multi-function selector. A hands-free communication device for a motorcyclist, an athlete, and a worker wearing a full cap, as described in claim 1 or claim 1, characterized in that: the charging port is a micro USB socket. , with optional protection, including a rubber cover, elastic cover or a sliding door. A hands-free communication device for a motorcyclist, an athlete, and a worker wearing a full cap, as described in any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that: the charging device is a bit in the microphone assembly. . A hands-free communication device suitable for use by motorcyclists, athletes, and workers wearing full caps, as described in any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that: the charging device is a bit In the earphone unit, or connected to the earphone unit by a wire. A hands-free communication device suitable for use by motorcyclists, athletes, and workers wearing full caps, as described in any of the preceding claims, wherein: the multi-function selector is a button The user can manually press the short and/or long time to select the predetermined function. A hands-free communication device suitable for use by motorcyclists, athletes, and workers wearing full caps, as described in any one of claims 1-5, wherein: the multi-function selector is switch. A hands-free communication device for a motorcyclist, an athlete, and a worker wearing a full cap, as described in any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that: the confirmation indicator is a light-emitting diode LED Indicator, when the user presses the multi-selector, it shows on and off. A hands-free communication device suitable for use by motorcyclists, athletes, and workers wearing full caps, as described in any of the preceding claims, wherein: the electronic device in the earphone unit is adapted to have HFP , HSP and/or ADP protocol Bluetooth protocol, and can choose single tone or accompaniment, sound recovery and/or automatic volume. A hands-free communication device suitable for use by motorcyclists, athletes, and workers wearing full caps, as described in any of the preceding claims, characterized in that: a second earphone unit is also included, A wire is coupled to the first earphone unit, wherein the second earphone unit is a flat body and has an inner surface that can be placed on the other outer ear of the user, and an outer earphone unit A speaker is disposed on the inner surface, and the outer surface has an attachment means for attaching the second earphone unit to the inner surface of the user's helmet or to the user's head accessory. The attachment means is equivalent to the attachment means outside the first earphone unit. A hands-free communication device suitable for use by motorcyclists, athletes, and workers wearing full caps, as described in claim 10, wherein the second earphone unit further includes a battery. A hands-free communication device suitable for use by motorcyclists, athletes, and workers wearing full caps, as described in claim 10 or claim 2, wherein the components of the second earphone unit are borrowed Connected to a function selector by a wire. A hands-free communication device suitable for use by motorcyclists, athletes, and workers wearing full caps, as described in any of the preceding claims, wherein: the microphone assembly is fixed or An elastic rod is coupled to the first earphone unit. A hands-free communication device for use by motorcyclists, athletes, and workers wearing full caps, as described in any of the preceding claims, characterized in that: the microphone assembly is made of a flexible wire To be connected with the first earphone unit. A hands-free communication device for use by a motorcyclist, an athlete, and a worker wearing a full cap, as described in any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that: the first earphone unit, or the first The attachment unit of an earphone unit and the two earphone units attached to the user's helmet or the user's head accessory is an adhesive layer.