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TW202348045A
TW202348045A TW112116933A TW112116933A TW202348045A TW 202348045 A TW202348045 A TW 202348045A TW 112116933 A TW112116933 A TW 112116933A TW 112116933 A TW112116933 A TW 112116933A TW 202348045 A TW202348045 A TW 202348045A
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詹姆斯 瓦格尼爾
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A wearable sound device includes a venting device including a film structure and an actuator and a driving circuit configured to be controlled by a controller and to drive the actuator, such that the film structure is controlled to form a vent or to seal the vent. The controller is coupled to a sensing device configured to generate a sensing result and determine whether to seal the vent according to the sensing result. The film structure partitions a space within the wearable sound device into a first volume and a second volume. The first volume is connected to or to be connected to an ear canal of a wearable sound device user. The second volume is connected to or to be connected to an ambient of the wearable sound device. The first volume and the second volume are connected via the vent when the vent is formed.

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可穿戴聲音裝置wearable sound device

本申請涉及一種可穿戴聲音裝置,尤指可改善用戶體驗的一種可穿戴聲音裝置。The present application relates to a wearable sound device, and in particular, to a wearable sound device that can improve user experience.

噪音會擾亂睡眠並影響健康。雖然很難消除鼾聲或鳥鳴等噪音源,但睡眠耳塞可幫助阻隔噪音並改善睡眠品質。然而使用耳塞可能會錯過重要的聲音,例如嬰兒哭聲、火警或電話鈴聲。Noise can disrupt sleep and affect health. While it's difficult to eliminate noise sources like snoring or birdsong, sleep earplugs can help block out noise and improve sleep quality. However, using earplugs may miss important sounds, such as a crying baby, a fire alarm, or a ringing phone.

因此,本發明主要提供一種可穿戴聲音裝置,以提高用戶體驗。Therefore, the present invention mainly provides a wearable sound device to improve user experience.

本發明揭露一種可穿戴聲音裝置,包括一通口裝置,包括一膜結構及設置在該膜結構上的一致動件;以及一驅動電路,用來受一控制器控制並驅動該致動件,使得該膜結構被控制而形成一通口或封閉該通口;其中,該控制器耦接至用來產生一感測結果的一感測裝置;該膜結構將該可穿戴聲音裝置內的空間劃分為一第一容積及一第二容積;該第一容積連通至或將連通至一可穿戴聲音裝置用戶的一耳道;該第二容積連通至或將連通至該可穿戴聲音裝置的環境;該第一容積及該第二容積在該通口形成時經由該通口相連通;該控制器根據該感測結果判斷是否封閉該通口。The invention discloses a wearable sound device, which includes a through-hole device, including a membrane structure and an actuator arranged on the membrane structure; and a drive circuit for being controlled by a controller and driving the actuator, so that The membrane structure is controlled to form a passage or to seal the passage; wherein the controller is coupled to a sensing device for generating a sensing result; the membrane structure divides the space within the wearable sound device into a first volume and a second volume; the first volume is connected or will be connected to an ear canal of a wearable sound device user; the second volume is connected or will be connected to the environment of the wearable sound device; the The first volume and the second volume are connected through the through hole when the through hole is formed; the controller determines whether to close the through hole based on the sensing result.

本發明揭露一種可穿戴聲音裝置,包括一通口裝置,包括一膜結構及設置在該膜結構上的一致動件;以及一驅動電路,用來受一控制器控制並驅動該致動件,使得該膜結構被控制而形成一通口或封閉該通口;該膜結構將該可穿戴聲音裝置內的空間劃分為一第一容積及一第二容積;該第一容積連通至或將連通至一可穿戴聲音裝置用戶的一耳道;該第二容積連通至或將連通至該可穿戴聲音裝置的環境;該第一容積及該第二容積在該通口形成時經由該通口相連通;該控制器接收一指示信號,並根據該指示信號判斷是否打開該通口。The invention discloses a wearable sound device, which includes a through-hole device, including a membrane structure and an actuator arranged on the membrane structure; and a drive circuit for being controlled by a controller and driving the actuator, so that The membrane structure is controlled to form a passage or to seal the passage; the membrane structure divides the space in the wearable sound device into a first volume and a second volume; the first volume is connected to or will be connected to a An ear canal of the user of the wearable sound device; the second volume is connected or will be connected to the environment of the wearable sound device; the first volume and the second volume are connected through the opening when the opening is formed; The controller receives an instruction signal and determines whether to open the port according to the instruction signal.

本發明揭露一種可穿戴聲音裝置,包括一通口裝置,用來受一控制器控制而形成一通口或封閉該通口;其中,該控制器耦接至用來產生一感測結果的一感測裝置;該可穿戴聲音裝置內的空間被劃分為一第一容積及一第二容積;該第一容積連通至或將連通至一可穿戴聲音裝置用戶的一耳道;該第二容積連通至或將連通至該可穿戴聲音裝置的環境;該第一容積及該第二容積在該通口形成時經由該通口相連通;該控制器根據該感測結果判斷是否封閉該通口。The present invention discloses a wearable sound device, including an opening device for being controlled by a controller to form a passage or sealing the passage; wherein the controller is coupled to a sensor for generating a sensing result. device; the space within the wearable sound device is divided into a first volume and a second volume; the first volume is connected or will be connected to an ear canal of a wearable sound device user; the second volume is connected to Or will be connected to the environment of the wearable sound device; the first volume and the second volume are connected through the through hole when the through hole is formed; the controller determines whether to close the through hole based on the sensing result.

本發明揭露一種可穿戴聲音裝置,包括一通口裝置,用來受一控制器控制而形成一通口或封閉該通口;該可穿戴聲音裝置內的空間被劃分為一第一容積及一第二容積;該第一容積連通至或將連通至一可穿戴聲音裝置用戶的一耳道;該第二容積連通至或將連通至該可穿戴聲音裝置的環境;該第一容積及該第二容積在該通口形成時經由該通口相連通;該控制器接收一指示信號,並根據該指示信號判斷是否打開該通口。The invention discloses a wearable sound device, which includes an opening device that is controlled by a controller to form an opening or to seal the opening; the space in the wearable sound device is divided into a first volume and a second volume. Volume; the first volume is connected or will be connected to an ear canal of a wearable sound device user; the second volume is connected or will be connected to the environment of the wearable sound device; the first volume and the second volume When the through hole is formed, it is connected through the through hole; the controller receives an instruction signal and determines whether to open the through hole based on the instruction signal.

在通篇說明書所提及的「第一」、「第二」等敘述,僅用以區別不同的元件,並不對其產生順序、優先級、方法執行的時間順序或元件必須全部存在的限制。所述實施例在不抵觸的情況下可以各種方式組合。Descriptions such as "first" and "second" mentioned throughout the specification are only used to distinguish different components and do not limit the order of their production, priority, time sequence of method execution, or the existence of all components. The described embodiments may be combined in various ways without conflict.

第1圖是本發明實施例的一可穿戴聲音裝置10位在一耳朵10EAR的透視示意圖。可穿戴聲音裝置10(例如入耳式裝置)可用作睡眠耳塞。可穿戴聲音裝置10包括通口裝置110。Figure 1 is a schematic perspective view of a wearable sound device 10 located on an ear 10EAR according to an embodiment of the present invention. Wearable sound device 10, such as an in-ear device, may be used as sleep earplugs. Wearable sound device 10 includes a mouthpiece device 110 .

通口裝置110用來形成或密封通口(例如通氣孔),使得可穿戴聲音裝置10可在(阻礙聲波傳播或增加聲音衰減的)關閉狀態及(允許聲波傳播或減低聲音衰減的)打開狀態之間切換。可穿戴聲音裝置10內的空間可被劃分成第一容積及第二容積。第一容積通常表示可穿戴聲音裝置10內連通至或將連通至耳朵10EAR的耳道的容積;第二容積通常表示可穿戴聲音裝置10內連通至或將連通至可穿戴聲音裝置10的周圍環境的容積。第一容積及第二容積被可穿戴聲音裝置10內的內部元件分隔開。當通口關閉/密封時,第一容積及第二容積幾乎不相連。當通口裝置110內形成通口時,第一容積及第二容積經由通口連接,而允許聲音/空氣從一側排出至另一側。The vent device 110 is used to form or seal a vent (such as a vent) so that the wearable sound device 10 can be in a closed state (which blocks the propagation of sound waves or increases sound attenuation) and an open state (which allows the propagation of sound waves or reduces sound attenuation). switch between. The space within the wearable sound device 10 may be divided into a first volume and a second volume. The first volume generally represents the volume within the wearable sound device 10 that is connected or will be connected to the ear canal of the ear 10EAR; the second volume generally represents the surrounding environment within the wearable sound device 10 that is connected or will be connected to the wearable sound device 10 volume. The first volume and the second volume are separated by internal components within the wearable sound device 10 . When the port is closed/sealed, the first volume and the second volume are barely connected. When a vent is formed in the vent device 110, the first volume and the second volume are connected through the vent, allowing sound/air to be discharged from one side to the other.

一般來說,背景聲音可能指的是可穿戴聲音裝置10外的任何音頻,包括通常不被視為噪音的聲音,例如針對可穿戴聲音裝置10的呼叫、警報、語音、或音樂。為了改善嘈雜環境下的睡眠品質,可穿戴聲音裝置10的通口會被封閉。然而,出於安全考量,當有警報或突然出現光線時,可穿戴聲音裝置10的通口可被形成以警示可穿戴聲音裝置10的用戶。Generally speaking, background sound may refer to any audio outside of wearable sound device 10 , including sounds that are not typically considered noise, such as calls, alarms, speech, or music directed to wearable sound device 10 . In order to improve sleep quality in a noisy environment, the opening of the wearable sound device 10 will be closed. However, for safety reasons, the opening of the wearable sound device 10 may be formed to alert the user of the wearable sound device 10 when there is an alarm or light suddenly appears.

另一方面,可穿戴聲音裝置10的通口可在暫時打開時,在耳朵10EAR的耳道及外部周圍環境之間形成氣流通道,以釋放由閉鎖效應引起的壓力並減弱閉鎖效應。然而,在頻率響應方面,由於氣流通道,較低頻率的聲壓級會顯著下降。因此,當可穿戴聲音裝置10為用戶播放音樂時,可密封通口。On the other hand, the opening of the wearable sound device 10 can, when temporarily opened, form an airflow channel between the ear canal of the ear 10EAR and the external surrounding environment to release the pressure caused by the occlusion effect and weaken the occlusion effect. However, in terms of frequency response, sound pressure levels at lower frequencies drop significantly due to the airflow channels. Therefore, when the wearable sound device 10 plays music for the user, the access port can be sealed.

換句話說,可穿戴聲音裝置10是具有動態通口的耳機。動態通口能在連通至耳朵10EAR的耳道的耳機的前腔體/容積與外部環境之間,創建氣流通道。在一實施例,可穿戴聲音裝置10的通口是打開或關閉(以減少或增加聲音衰減)可取決於環境狀況(例如(光學/音頻/煙霧/動作的)環境信號的信號類型及信號強度)。(光學/音頻/煙霧/動作的)環境信號的信號類型可分為兩個或多個危害等級以描述危險程度。In other words, the wearable sound device 10 is an earphone with a dynamic port. Dynamic vents create an airflow path between the front cavity/volume of the headset leading to the ear canal of the ear 10EAR and the external environment. In one embodiment, whether the vent of the wearable sound device 10 is open or closed (to reduce or increase sound attenuation) may depend on environmental conditions (e.g., signal type and signal strength of the environmental signal (optical/audio/smoke/motion) ). Signal types of environmental signals (optical/audio/smoke/motion) can be divided into two or more hazard levels to describe the degree of hazard.

任何可產生或阻塞通口的機構都可用作本發明的通口裝置110。例如,第2圖是本發明實施例的一可穿戴聲音裝置20的示意圖。在第2圖,(a)繪示可穿戴聲音裝置20的通口裝置210及驅動電路220,(b)概念性地繪示可穿戴聲音裝置20的剖視圖。通口裝置110可由通口裝置210實現。Any mechanism that creates or blocks a vent can be used as the vent device 110 of the present invention. For example, FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of a wearable sound device 20 according to an embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 2 , (a) shows the port device 210 and the driving circuit 220 of the wearable sound device 20 , and (b) conceptually shows a cross-sectional view of the wearable sound device 20 . The access device 110 may be implemented by the access device 210 .

通口裝置210可包括膜結構211及設置在膜結構211上的致動件212。一狹縫可將膜結構211分成相對的兩個瓣片211a及211b。瓣片211a或211b可包括一錨定端及一自由端,使得瓣片211a/211b可由致動件212致動而向上或向下擺動。瓣片211a的自由端的運動可不同於瓣片211b的自由端的運動;瓣片211a及211b可朝相同方向(例如順時針或逆時針)運動以形成通口213。在另一實施例,通口可在瓣片211a/211b向兩個相反方向(例如順時針及逆時針)擺動時形成。The opening device 210 may include a membrane structure 211 and an actuator 212 disposed on the membrane structure 211 . A slit can divide the membrane structure 211 into two opposite flaps 211a and 211b. The flap 211a or 211b may include an anchor end and a free end, so that the flap 211a/211b may be actuated by the actuator 212 to swing upward or downward. The movement of the free end of flap 211a may be different from the movement of the free end of flap 211b; flaps 211a and 211b may move in the same direction (eg, clockwise or counterclockwise) to form opening 213. In another embodiment, the opening may be formed when the flaps 211a/211b swing in two opposite directions (eg, clockwise and counterclockwise).

關閉狀態及打開狀態可定義如下:當瓣片211a的自由端的位移與瓣片211b的自由端的位移之間的差值大於膜結構211的厚度時,視為通口213被打開或形成。反之,當瓣片211a的自由端的位移與瓣片211b的自由端的位移之間的差值至少小於膜結構211的厚度,或當瓣片211a的自由端實質上重疊瓣片211b的自由端或與瓣片211b的自由端實體接觸時,視為通口213被關閉或密封。The closed state and the open state can be defined as follows: when the difference between the displacement of the free end of the flap 211a and the displacement of the free end of the flap 211b is greater than the thickness of the membrane structure 211, the passage 213 is deemed to be opened or formed. On the contrary, when the difference between the displacement of the free end of the flap 211a and the displacement of the free end of the flap 211b is at least less than the thickness of the membrane structure 211, or when the free end of the flap 211a substantially overlaps the free end of the flap 211b or is with the free end of the flap 211b, When the free ends of the flaps 211b are in physical contact, the passage 213 is deemed to be closed or sealed.

如圖2的(b)所示,膜結構211將可穿戴聲音裝置20的殼體100內的空間分隔成容積231及232。(第一)容積231連通至或將連通至可穿戴聲音裝置20的用戶的耳道;(第二)音量232連通至或將連通至可穿戴聲音裝置20的周圍環境。當啟動致動件212以暫時打開(瓣片211a的自由端及瓣片211b的自由端之間的)通口213時,容積231及232經由通口213相連,從而通口213連通可穿戴聲音裝置20的周圍環境至可穿戴聲音裝置20的用戶的耳道。這讓聲音可洩漏或流入。當通口213被阻塞時,容積231及232實質上不連通,使得可穿戴聲音裝置20的周圍環境及可穿戴聲音裝置20的用戶的耳道實質上彼此分離或隔離。這將會減少或完全阻止氣體流通或進入可穿戴聲音裝置20,使得膜結構211可用作阻隔周圍噪音的物理屏障。As shown in (b) of FIG. 2 , the membrane structure 211 divides the space within the housing 100 of the wearable sound device 20 into volumes 231 and 232 . The (first) volume 231 is connected or will be connected to the ear canal of the user of the wearable sound device 20 ; the (second) volume 232 is connected or will be connected to the surrounding environment of the wearable sound device 20 . When the actuator 212 is activated to temporarily open the passage 213 (between the free end of the flap 211a and the flap 211b), the volumes 231 and 232 are connected through the passage 213, so that the passage 213 communicates with the wearable sound The surrounding environment of the device 20 to the ear canal of the user of the wearable sound device 20 . This allows sound to leak or flow in. When the passage 213 is blocked, the volumes 231 and 232 are substantially disconnected, such that the surrounding environment of the wearable sound device 20 and the ear canal of the user of the wearable sound device 20 are substantially separated or isolated from each other. This will reduce or completely prevent gases from flowing or entering the wearable sound device 20, allowing the membrane structure 211 to act as a physical barrier against ambient noise.

耦接至通口裝置210的驅動電路220用來驅動通口裝置210的致動件212,從而控制膜結構211形成通口213或封閉通口213。例如,驅動電路220可向致動件212的致動部212a及212b施加不同的電壓(或施加相同的電壓,例如施加第一電壓準位)以打開通口213,並向致動部212a及212b施加相同的電壓(例如第二電壓準位)以關閉通口213,但本發明不限於此。藉由使用驅動電路220向通口裝置210施加電壓,可穿戴聲音裝置20可在(能降低背景噪音的)關閉狀態與(能允許聲音流通的)打開狀態之間切換。The driving circuit 220 coupled to the vent device 210 is used to drive the actuator 212 of the vent device 210, thereby controlling the membrane structure 211 to form the vent 213 or to seal the vent 213. For example, the driving circuit 220 can apply different voltages (or apply the same voltage, such as applying a first voltage level) to the actuating portions 212a and 212b of the actuating member 212 to open the through hole 213, and apply different voltages to the actuating portions 212a and 212b of the actuating member 212. 212b applies the same voltage (eg, a second voltage level) to close the port 213, but the invention is not limited thereto. By applying a voltage to the port device 210 using the drive circuit 220, the wearable sound device 20 can be switched between a closed state (which reduces background noise) and an open state (which allows sound to flow).

第3圖是本發明實施例的一可穿戴聲音裝置30的示意圖。相較於可穿戴聲音裝置10,可穿戴聲音裝置30還包括一控制器330及一感測裝置340。Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of a wearable sound device 30 according to an embodiment of the present invention. Compared with the wearable sound device 10 , the wearable sound device 30 further includes a controller 330 and a sensing device 340 .

感測裝置340用來偵測/監測環境狀況,包括那些可能表示潛在危險或活動場景的狀況。感測裝置340可為環境感測裝置,例如聲音感測裝置(或聲音採集裝置)、光感測裝置、煙霧感測裝置、動作感測裝置、地震感測裝置、生理狀態感測裝置、其他感測器或其組合。聲音採集裝置可為麥克風或可從周圍環境擷取聲音並將其轉換為數位格式信號以供進一步處理的裝置。感測裝置340可根據其環境監測而產生感測結果SR3。Sensing device 340 is used to detect/monitor environmental conditions, including those that may indicate potential hazards or activity scenarios. The sensing device 340 may be an environment sensing device, such as a sound sensing device (or sound collection device), a light sensing device, a smoke sensing device, a motion sensing device, an earthquake sensing device, a physiological state sensing device, and others. Sensor or combination thereof. The sound collection device may be a microphone or a device that captures sound from the surrounding environment and converts it into a digital format signal for further processing. The sensing device 340 can generate the sensing result SR3 according to its environment monitoring.

耦接至感測裝置340的控制器330用來根據感測結果SR3決定是否關閉/開啟通口(例如213)。響應於控制器330的判斷,控制器330可用控制信號CS3控制耦接至控制器330的驅動電路(例如220)。在一實施例,控制信號CS3的(封包)大小可很小,因為控制信號CS3僅指示打開或關閉通口。The controller 330 coupled to the sensing device 340 is used to decide whether to close/open the port according to the sensing result SR3 (for example, 213). In response to the determination of the controller 330 , the controller 330 may control the driving circuit (eg 220 ) coupled to the controller 330 with the control signal CS3 . In one embodiment, the (packet) size of the control signal CS3 may be small because the control signal CS3 only indicates opening or closing the port.

當控制器330根據感測結果SR3判斷開啟通口(例如213)時,控制器330指示驅動電路220驅動通口裝置110的致動件(例如212)以開啟通口。例如,瓣片(例如211a)可被致動而具有一位移,且另一瓣片(例如211b)可被致動而具有一位移。這兩個位移之間的差值大於膜結構(例如211)的厚度。或者,一瓣片(例如211a)可朝一方向運動,而另一瓣片(例如211b)可朝相反的方向運動。When the controller 330 determines to open the access port (eg, 213) according to the sensing result SR3, the controller 330 instructs the driving circuit 220 to drive the actuator (eg, 212) of the access device 110 to open the access port. For example, one flap (eg, 211a) can be actuated to have a displacement, and another flap (eg, 211b) can be actuated to have a displacement. The difference between these two displacements is greater than the thickness of the membrane structure (e.g. 211). Alternatively, one flap (eg, 211a) can move in one direction and the other flap (eg, 211b) can move in the opposite direction.

在一實施例,控制器330可根據環境背景狀態產生控制信號CS3,以在睡眠期間動態地控制通口。在一實施例,感測結果SR3顯示的感測量代表環境噪音的大小,而通口的打開程度與感測量有關。例如,隨著環境噪音變大,通口的打開程度降低(或增加)。通口可在嘈雜的背景下關閉,並在不嘈雜的背景下打開。如果背景干擾程度適中,通口也可支援半關閉狀態。據此,可穿戴聲音裝置30的通口可過濾掉響亮的非音樂聲音,以改善睡眠品質。In one embodiment, the controller 330 can generate the control signal CS3 according to the environmental background state to dynamically control the port during sleep. In one embodiment, the sensing value displayed by the sensing result SR3 represents the size of the environmental noise, and the opening degree of the port is related to the sensing value. For example, as ambient noise becomes louder, the opening of the port decreases (or increases). The vent can be closed with a noisy background and opened with a non-noisy background. If the level of background interference is moderate, the port can also support a semi-closed state. Accordingly, the vent of the wearable sound device 30 can filter out loud non-music sounds to improve sleep quality.

第4圖是本發明實施例的一控制器430的示意圖。控制器330可由控制器430實現。控制器430可包括(用來執行特徵萃取操作的)特徵萃取單元431及(用來執行情境分類操作的)情境分類單元432。特徵萃取單元431及情境分類單元432可用軟體、韌體及/或硬體的組合來實現。例如,特徵萃取單元431及情境分類單元432可用控制電路、處理電路(例如數位信號處理器)或專用集成電路來實現,但不限於此。Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of a controller 430 according to an embodiment of the present invention. Controller 330 may be implemented by controller 430. The controller 430 may include a feature extraction unit 431 (used to perform a feature extraction operation) and a context classification unit 432 (used to perform a context classification operation). The feature extraction unit 431 and the situation classification unit 432 can be implemented by a combination of software, firmware and/or hardware. For example, the feature extraction unit 431 and the situation classification unit 432 can be implemented by a control circuit, a processing circuit (such as a digital signal processor), or an application-specific integrated circuit, but are not limited thereto.

特徵萃取單元431可從特徵萃取單元431接收到的感測結果(例如SR3) 萃取出特徵。例如,感測結果可與聲音有關,例如鼾聲、火警、音樂或者其他環境聲音。相應地,特徵萃取單元431可將數位格式的感測結果映射至更容易進行基於聽覺的分析的特徵,以進行基於聽覺的數位特徵萃取。或者,特徵萃取單元431可從感測結果偵測出特定關鍵字(例如救命或用戶的姓名)或聲音模式(pattern)(例如救護車警笛或火警)。特徵萃取操作可包括快速傅立葉變換或梅爾頻率倒譜係數。或者,特徵萃取單元431可萃取感測結果的強度及頻譜帶寬以進行數位特徵萃取。The feature extraction unit 431 may extract features from the sensing results (for example, SR3) received by the feature extraction unit 431. For example, the sensing results may be related to sounds, such as snoring, fire alarms, music, or other environmental sounds. Accordingly, the feature extraction unit 431 can map the sensing results in digital format to features that are easier to perform auditory-based analysis to perform auditory-based digital feature extraction. Alternatively, the feature extraction unit 431 may detect specific keywords (such as help or the user's name) or sound patterns (such as ambulance sirens or fire alarms) from the sensing results. Feature extraction operations may include fast Fourier transform or mel frequency cepstrum coefficients. Alternatively, the feature extraction unit 431 can extract the intensity and spectral bandwidth of the sensing result to perform digital feature extraction.

情境分類單元432可歸納特徵萃取單元431萃取出的特徵的特性,並將萃取出的特徵分類至特定情境。例如,在聽覺情境分類操作,情境分類單元432可識別由特徵萃取單元431提供的基於聽覺的特徵的模式(pattern)以將周圍空間(例如臥室)分類為嘈雜的背景或不嘈雜的背景。嘈雜的背景可包括航空/車輛交通或鼾聲等聽覺對象。或者,在情境分類操作,情境分類單元432可分析由特徵萃取單元431提供的特徵(例如感測結果的光輻射的頻譜特性)以偵測/識別火或煙霧的存在,並將周圍空間分類為危險區、有害區或安全區。根據其分類,情境分類單元432可產生控制信號(例如CS3)並將其傳輸至驅動電路(例如220)或通口裝置(例如110)。據此,控制器430能判斷是否密封/打開通口,並輸出控制信號以調節通口。The situation classification unit 432 can summarize the characteristics of the features extracted by the feature extraction unit 431 and classify the extracted features into specific situations. For example, in the auditory context classification operation, the context classification unit 432 may identify a pattern of auditory-based features provided by the feature extraction unit 431 to classify the surrounding space (eg, bedroom) as a noisy background or a non-noisy background. Noisy backgrounds can include air/vehicle traffic or auditory objects such as snoring. Alternatively, in the situation classification operation, the situation classification unit 432 may analyze the features provided by the feature extraction unit 431 (such as the spectral characteristics of the optical radiation of the sensing result) to detect/identify the presence of fire or smoke, and classify the surrounding space as Danger zone, harmful zone or safe zone. Depending on its classification, the context classification unit 432 may generate and transmit a control signal (eg, CS3) to a driver circuit (eg, 220) or a port device (eg, 110). Accordingly, the controller 430 can determine whether to seal/open the port, and output a control signal to adjust the port.

第5圖是本發明實施例的一控制器530的示意圖。控制器330可由控制器530實現。控制器530可包括用來執行特徵萃取操作及情境分類操作的人工智能單元533。類似於特徵萃取單元431及情境分類單元432,人工智能單元533可用軟體、韌體及/或硬體的組合來實現(例如控制/處理電路或專用集成電路)。Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of a controller 530 according to an embodiment of the present invention. Controller 330 may be implemented by controller 530. The controller 530 may include an artificial intelligence unit 533 for performing feature extraction operations and context classification operations. Similar to the feature extraction unit 431 and the situation classification unit 432, the artificial intelligence unit 533 may be implemented by a combination of software, firmware and/or hardware (such as a control/processing circuit or an application specific integrated circuit).

當欲解讀/識別的感測結果(例如SR3)輸入控制器530的經訓練的人工智能單元533時,經訓練的人工智能單元533可利用其優化的參數對感測結果進行推斷,以產生/輸出控制信號(例如CS3) 並將其傳輸至驅動電路(例如220)或通口裝置(例如110)。也就是說,控制器530應用/使用人工智能單元533的知識來推斷預測。人工智能單元533的人工智能演算法可包括監督學習、非監督學習或強化學習。人工智能單元533的人工智能演算法可包括神經網絡層,例如卷積神經網絡、遞歸神經網絡或長短期記憶網絡。據此,控制器530能判斷是否密封/打開通口,並輸出控制信號以調節通口。When the sensing result (such as SR3) to be interpreted/recognized is input to the trained artificial intelligence unit 533 of the controller 530, the trained artificial intelligence unit 533 can use its optimized parameters to infer the sensing result to generate/ Output the control signal (eg CS3) and transmit it to the driver circuit (eg 220) or pass device (eg 110). That is, the controller 530 applies/uses the knowledge of the artificial intelligence unit 533 to infer predictions. The artificial intelligence algorithm of the artificial intelligence unit 533 may include supervised learning, unsupervised learning or reinforcement learning. The artificial intelligence algorithm of the artificial intelligence unit 533 may include a neural network layer, such as a convolutional neural network, a recurrent neural network, or a long short-term memory network. Accordingly, the controller 530 can determine whether to seal/open the port, and output a control signal to adjust the port.

第6圖是本發明實施例的一可穿戴聲音裝置60的示意圖。與可穿戴聲音裝置10相比,可穿戴聲音裝置60還包括控制器630。Figure 6 is a schematic diagram of a wearable sound device 60 according to an embodiment of the present invention. Compared with the wearable sound device 10 , the wearable sound device 60 further includes a controller 630 .

控制器630用來接收指示信號DS6,並根據指示信號DS6決定是否打開/關閉通口。接著,控制器330可響應於其判斷而用控制信號CS3來控制驅動電路(例如220)。指示信號DS6可為警報信號,例如鬧鐘或居家警報。指示信號DS6可由智能手機或地震預警系統等物聯網裝置發送。控制器630及物聯網裝置可被分配網際網路協定(IP)位址且能經由網絡傳輸數據。The controller 630 is used to receive the instruction signal DS6 and decide whether to open/close the port according to the instruction signal DS6. Controller 330 may then control the drive circuit (eg, 220 ) with control signal CS3 in response to its determination. The indication signal DS6 may be an alarm signal, such as an alarm clock or a home alarm. The indication signal DS6 can be sent by an IoT device such as a smartphone or an earthquake early warning system. The controller 630 and IoT devices can be assigned Internet Protocol (IP) addresses and can transmit data over the network.

在第3圖或第6圖,可穿戴聲音裝置30或60包括驅動電路220及包含膜結構211的通口裝置210。但本發明不限於此。例如,第7圖是本發明實施例的可穿戴聲音裝置70a及70b的示意圖。第7圖的(a)及(b)分別繪示可穿戴聲音裝置70a及70b。控制器330/630用來決定是否關閉/打開通口,可穿戴聲音裝置70a或70b的通口裝置110由控制器330或630利用控制信號CS3控制,以形成通口或密封通口。通口裝置110(或可穿戴聲音裝置70a或70b)通常可代表能被控制而形成通口(以使第一容積及第二容積連通)或密封通口的裝置,而不限於包括膜結構211的通口裝置210。可穿戴聲音裝置70a或70b的通口裝置110可包括可響應控制信號CS3的電壓準位而線性或非線性運動的元件。例如,通口裝置110(或可穿戴聲音裝置70a或70b)可僅包括可響應控制信號CS3的電壓準位而擺動的一瓣片。可穿戴聲音裝置70a或70b可缺少驅動電路220。In FIG. 3 or FIG. 6 , the wearable sound device 30 or 60 includes a driving circuit 220 and a through-port device 210 including a membrane structure 211 . However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, Figure 7 is a schematic diagram of wearable sound devices 70a and 70b according to an embodiment of the present invention. (a) and (b) of Figure 7 illustrate wearable sound devices 70a and 70b respectively. The controller 330/630 is used to decide whether to close/open the vent. The vent device 110 of the wearable sound device 70a or 70b is controlled by the controller 330 or 630 using the control signal CS3 to form a vent or a sealed vent. Vent device 110 (or wearable sound device 70a or 70b) may generally represent a device that can be controlled to form a vent (to communicate a first volume with a second volume) or to seal a vent, and is not limited to including membrane structure 211 The opening device 210. The port device 110 of the wearable sound device 70a or 70b may include elements that may move linearly or nonlinearly in response to the voltage level of the control signal CS3. For example, port device 110 (or wearable sound device 70a or 70b) may include only one flap that may swing in response to the voltage level of control signal CS3. Wearable sound device 70a or 70b may lack driver circuit 220.

在第3圖、第6圖或第7圖,可穿戴聲音裝置30、60、70a或70b包括控制器330、630或感測裝置340;但本發明不限於此。例如,第8圖是本發明實施例的系統80Sa至80Sd的示意圖。In Figure 3, Figure 6 or Figure 7, the wearable sound device 30, 60, 70a or 70b includes a controller 330, 630 or a sensing device 340; but the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, Figure 8 is a schematic diagram of systems 80Sa to 80Sd according to an embodiment of the present invention.

在第8圖,(a)繪示包括可穿戴聲音裝置80a、控制器330及感測裝置340的系統80Sa。可穿戴聲音裝置80a可由可穿戴聲音裝置10或20來實現。可穿戴聲音裝置80a的通口裝置110或驅動電路220經由無線/有線連接而連接至可穿戴聲音裝置80a外部的控制器330。無線連接可例如是IEEE 802.15.4(ZigBee)或藍牙等的短距離連接、無線保真(Wi-Fi)等的中距離連接、或長期演進技術(LTE)或第五代行動通訊技術(5G)等的長距離連接。控制器330及感測裝置340可設置在電子裝置(例如智能手機、平板電腦或其他可滿足快速的運算需求並具有大容量電池的裝置)。利用電子裝置的計算資源可將所有(運算)處理卸載到電子裝置來降低可穿戴聲音裝置80a的複雜性、功耗或延長電池壽命。此外,電子裝置的麥克風或其他感測器可用作可穿戴聲音裝置80a的感測裝置340。In Figure 8, (a) illustrates a system 80Sa including a wearable sound device 80a, a controller 330 and a sensing device 340. The wearable sound device 80a may be implemented by the wearable sound device 10 or 20. The port device 110 or the driving circuit 220 of the wearable sound device 80a is connected to the controller 330 external to the wearable sound device 80a via a wireless/wired connection. The wireless connection may be, for example, a short-range connection such as IEEE 802.15.4 (ZigBee) or Bluetooth, a mid-range connection such as wireless fidelity (Wi-Fi), or long-term evolution (LTE) or fifth-generation mobile communication technology (5G). ) and other long-distance connections. The controller 330 and the sensing device 340 can be provided on an electronic device (such as a smartphone, a tablet computer, or other devices that can meet fast computing requirements and have a large-capacity battery). Utilizing the computing resources of the electronic device can offload all processing to the electronic device to reduce complexity, power consumption, or extend battery life of the wearable sound device 80a. Additionally, a microphone or other sensor of the electronic device may be used as the sensing device 340 of the wearable sound device 80a.

在第8圖,(b)繪示包括可穿戴聲音裝置80a及控制器630的系統80Sb。可穿戴聲音裝置80a的通口裝置110或驅動電路220可經由無線/有線連接而連接至(設置在可穿戴聲音裝置80a外部的電子裝置的)控制器630。In Figure 8, (b) illustrates a system 80Sb including a wearable sound device 80a and a controller 630. The port device 110 or the driving circuit 220 of the wearable sound device 80a may be connected to the controller 630 (of an electronic device disposed outside the wearable sound device 80a) via a wireless/wired connection.

在第8圖,(c)繪示包括可穿戴聲音裝置80c及感測裝置340的系統80Sc。可穿戴聲音裝置80c可包括通口裝置210、驅動電路220及控制器330。控制器330可經由無線/有線連接而連接至(設置在可穿戴聲音裝置80c外部的電子裝置的)感測裝置340。In Figure 8, (c) illustrates a system 80Sc including a wearable sound device 80c and a sensing device 340. The wearable sound device 80c may include a port device 210, a driving circuit 220, and a controller 330. The controller 330 may be connected to the sensing device 340 (of an electronic device disposed outside the wearable sound device 80c) via a wireless/wired connection.

在第8圖,(d)繪示包括可穿戴聲音裝置80d及感測裝置340的系統80Sd。可穿戴聲音裝置80d可包括通口裝置110及控制器330。控制器330可經由無線/有線連接而連接至(設置在可穿戴聲音裝置80d外部的電子裝置的)感測裝置340。In FIG. 8 , (d) illustrates a system 80Sd including a wearable sound device 80d and a sensing device 340. Wearable sound device 80d may include mouthpiece device 110 and controller 330. The controller 330 may be connected to the sensing device 340 (of an electronic device disposed outside the wearable sound device 80d) via a wireless/wired connection.

第9圖是本發明實施例的一可穿戴聲音裝置90的示意圖。可穿戴聲音裝置90可包括通口裝置910a、910b及聲音產生裝置990,其可均設置在殼體900內。通口裝置910a及910b以及聲音產生裝置990可耦接至一處理電路。在第9圖的一實施例,通口裝置910a、910b可對稱設置,但不限於此。通口裝置910a/910b可包括第2圖所示的膜結構211及包覆膜結構211的一蓋體(覆蓋結構),但不限於此。用來產生聲音的聲音產生裝置990可為(用來響應電輸入信號而播放例如音樂或其他音頻內容等音頻的)任何類型的電聲換能器(例如揚聲器)。Figure 9 is a schematic diagram of a wearable sound device 90 according to an embodiment of the present invention. Wearable sound device 90 may include port devices 910a, 910b and a sound generating device 990, which may both be disposed within housing 900. The port devices 910a and 910b and the sound generating device 990 may be coupled to a processing circuit. In an embodiment of FIG. 9, the through-hole devices 910a and 910b can be arranged symmetrically, but are not limited thereto. The opening device 910a/910b may include the membrane structure 211 shown in Figure 2 and a cover (covering structure) covering the membrane structure 211, but is not limited thereto. The sound generating device 990 used to generate sound may be any type of electroacoustic transducer (eg, a speaker) used to play audio, such as music or other audio content, in response to an electrical input signal.

關於可穿戴聲音裝置、聲音產生裝置、通口裝置、驅動電路或(主動降噪)音頻裝置的細節或變化實施例可參考美國專利申請號16/920,384、17/008,580、17/842,810、17/344,980、17/344,983、17/720,333,其公開內容通過引用整體併入本文並成為本說明書的一部分。For details or variant embodiments of wearable sound devices, sound generating devices, vent devices, drive circuits or (active noise reduction) audio devices, please refer to U.S. Patent Application Nos. 16/920,384, 17/008,580, 17/842,810, 17/ 344,980, 17/344,983, and 17/720,333, the disclosures of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety and become a part of this specification.

在一實施例,通口裝置(例如110)可為微機電系統裝置。在一實施例,致動件(例如212)可包括壓電致動件或納米靜電驅動致動件。In one embodiment, the port device (eg, 110) may be a microelectromechanical systems device. In one embodiment, the actuator (eg, 212) may include a piezoelectric actuator or a nanoelectrostatic actuator.

在一實施例,感測裝置可為或包括加速度計、壓力感測器、高度感測器或接近感測器。控制器(可結合數位信號處理器)可根據感測裝置所產生的感測結果來決定是否關閉/打開通口。In one embodiment, the sensing device may be or include an accelerometer, a pressure sensor, a height sensor or a proximity sensor. The controller (which can be combined with a digital signal processor) can decide whether to close/open the port based on the sensing results generated by the sensing device.

綜上所述,關閉本發明的可穿戴聲音裝置的通口可防止背景噪音進入耳道,從而提高睡眠滿意度。然而,當周圍環境干擾較小時,可打開通口以釋放耳道壓力並提高環境感知。 以上所述僅為本發明之較佳實施例,凡依本發明申請專利範圍所做之均等變化與修飾,皆應屬本發明之涵蓋範圍。 In summary, closing the opening of the wearable sound device of the present invention can prevent background noise from entering the ear canal, thereby improving sleep satisfaction. However, when the surrounding environment is less disruptive, the vent can be opened to relieve ear canal pressure and improve environmental awareness. The above are only preferred embodiments of the present invention, and all equivalent changes and modifications made in accordance with the patentable scope of the present invention shall fall within the scope of the present invention.

10, 20, 30, 60, 70a, 70b, 80a, 80c, 80d, 90:可穿戴聲音裝置 100, 900:殼體 10EAR:耳朵 110, 210, 910a, 910b:通口裝置 211:膜結構 211a, 211b:瓣片 212:致動件 212a, 212b:致動部 213:通口 220:驅動電路 231, 232:容積 330, 430, 530, 630:控制器 340:感測裝置 431:特徵萃取單元 432:情境分類單元 533:人工智能單元 80Sa~80Sd:系統 990:聲音產生裝置 CS3:控制信號 DS6:指示信號 SR3:感測結果 10, 20, 30, 60, 70a, 70b, 80a, 80c, 80d, 90: wearable sound device 100, 900: Shell 10EAR: ears 110, 210, 910a, 910b: port device 211: Membrane structure 211a, 211b: flap 212: Actuator 212a, 212b: Actuation part 213: Tongkou 220: Drive circuit 231, 232: Volume 330, 430, 530, 630: Controller 340: Sensing device 431: Feature extraction unit 432: Situation taxon 533:Artificial Intelligence Unit 80Sa~80Sd: system 990:Sound generating device CS3: control signal DS6: indication signal SR3: Sensing result

第1圖是本發明實施例的一可穿戴聲音裝置位在一耳朵的透視示意圖。 第2圖至第3圖是本發明實施例的可穿戴聲音裝置的示意圖。 第4圖至第5圖是本發明實施例的控制器的示意圖。 第6圖至第7圖是本發明實施例的可穿戴聲音裝置的示意圖。 第8圖是本發明實施例的系統的示意圖。 第9圖是本發明實施例的一可穿戴聲音裝置的示意圖。 Figure 1 is a schematic perspective view of a wearable sound device located on an ear according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figures 2 to 3 are schematic diagrams of a wearable sound device according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figures 4 to 5 are schematic diagrams of a controller according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figures 6 to 7 are schematic diagrams of a wearable sound device according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 8 is a schematic diagram of a system according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 9 is a schematic diagram of a wearable sound device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

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一種可穿戴聲音裝置,包括: 一通口裝置,包括一膜結構及設置在該膜結構上的一致動件;以及 一驅動電路,用來受一控制器控制並驅動該致動件,使得該膜結構被控制而形成一通口或封閉該通口; 其中,該控制器耦接至用來產生一感測結果的一感測裝置; 該膜結構將該可穿戴聲音裝置內的空間劃分為一第一容積及一第二容積; 該第一容積連通至或將連通至一可穿戴聲音裝置用戶的一耳道; 該第二容積連通至或將連通至該可穿戴聲音裝置的環境; 該第一容積及該第二容積在該通口形成時經由該通口相連通; 該控制器根據該感測結果判斷是否封閉該通口。 A wearable sound device including: An opening device includes a membrane structure and an actuator provided on the membrane structure; and A driving circuit used to be controlled by a controller and drive the actuator, so that the membrane structure is controlled to form a passage or to seal the passage; Wherein, the controller is coupled to a sensing device used to generate a sensing result; The membrane structure divides the space within the wearable sound device into a first volume and a second volume; The first volume is connected or will be connected to an ear canal of a wearable sound device user; The second volume is connected or will be connected to the environment of the wearable sound device; The first volume and the second volume are connected through the through hole when the through hole is formed; The controller determines whether to close the port based on the sensing result. 如請求項1所述之可穿戴聲音裝置,其中,該可穿戴聲音裝置包括該控制器,且該控制器耦接至該驅動電路。The wearable sound device of claim 1, wherein the wearable sound device includes the controller, and the controller is coupled to the driving circuit. 如請求項1所述之可穿戴聲音裝置,其中,該驅動電路經由無線連接而連接至該控制器。The wearable sound device of claim 1, wherein the driving circuit is connected to the controller via a wireless connection. 如請求項1所述之可穿戴聲音裝置,其中,該可穿戴聲音裝置包括該感測裝置。The wearable sound device of claim 1, wherein the wearable sound device includes the sensing device. 如請求項1所述之可穿戴聲音裝置,其中,該控制器經由無線連接而連接至該感測裝置。The wearable sound device of claim 1, wherein the controller is connected to the sensing device via a wireless connection. 如請求項1所述之可穿戴聲音裝置,其中,該感測裝置是環境感測裝置。The wearable sound device according to claim 1, wherein the sensing device is an environment sensing device. 如請求項1所述之可穿戴聲音裝置,其中,該感測裝置是光感測裝置。The wearable sound device according to claim 1, wherein the sensing device is a light sensing device. 如請求項1所述之可穿戴聲音裝置,其中,該感測裝置是聲音感測裝置。The wearable sound device according to claim 1, wherein the sensing device is a sound sensing device. 如請求項1所述之可穿戴聲音裝置,其中,該控制器耦接至聲音的該感測裝置,以進行基於聽覺的特徵萃取操作及聽覺情境分類操作,並相應地產生一控制信號至該驅動電路。The wearable sound device according to claim 1, wherein the controller is coupled to the sound sensing device to perform a hearing-based feature extraction operation and an auditory situation classification operation, and accordingly generates a control signal to the driver circuit. 如請求項1所述之可穿戴聲音裝置,其中,該控制器接收一指示信號,並根據該指示信號判斷是否打開該通口。The wearable sound device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the controller receives an instruction signal and determines whether to open the opening according to the instruction signal. 如請求項10所述之可穿戴聲音裝置,其中,該指示信號為警報信號。The wearable sound device according to claim 10, wherein the indication signal is an alarm signal. 如請求項10所述之可穿戴聲音裝置,其中,該指示信號由一物聯網裝置發送。The wearable sound device of claim 10, wherein the indication signal is sent by an Internet of Things device. 如請求項1所述之可穿戴聲音裝置,其中,該可穿戴聲音裝置包括用來產生聲音的一聲音產生裝置。The wearable sound device of claim 1, wherein the wearable sound device includes a sound generating device for generating sound. 如請求項1所述之可穿戴聲音裝置,其中, 該膜結構包括一第一瓣片及一第二瓣片; 在該控制器決定打開該通口時,該第一瓣片朝一第一方向運動且該第二瓣片朝與該第一方向相反的一第二方向運動。 The wearable sound device as claimed in claim 1, wherein, The membrane structure includes a first flap and a second flap; When the controller decides to open the port, the first flap moves in a first direction and the second flap moves in a second direction opposite to the first direction. 如請求項1所述之可穿戴聲音裝置,其中, 該膜結構包括一第一瓣片及一第二瓣片; 在該控制器決定打開該通口時,該第一瓣片被致動以具有一第一位移且該第二瓣片被致動以具有一第二位移; 其中,第一位移與該第二位移之間的差值大於該膜結構的厚度。 The wearable sound device as claimed in claim 1, wherein, The membrane structure includes a first flap and a second flap; When the controller decides to open the port, the first flap is actuated to have a first displacement and the second flap is actuated to have a second displacement; Wherein, the difference between the first displacement and the second displacement is greater than the thickness of the membrane structure. 如請求項1所述之可穿戴聲音裝置,其中,該感測裝置包括一加速度計、一壓力感測器、一高度感測器或一接近感測器。The wearable sound device of claim 1, wherein the sensing device includes an accelerometer, a pressure sensor, a height sensor or a proximity sensor. 一種可穿戴聲音裝置,包括: 一通口裝置,包括一膜結構及設置在該膜結構上的一致動件;以及 一驅動電路,用來受一控制器控制並驅動該致動件,使得該膜結構被控制而形成一通口或封閉該通口; 該膜結構將該可穿戴聲音裝置內的空間劃分為一第一容積及一第二容積; 該第一容積連通至或將連通至一可穿戴聲音裝置用戶的一耳道; 該第二容積連通至或將連通至該可穿戴聲音裝置的環境; 該第一容積及該第二容積在該通口形成時經由該通口相連通; 該控制器接收一指示信號,並根據該指示信號判斷是否打開該通口。 A wearable sound device including: An opening device includes a membrane structure and an actuator provided on the membrane structure; and A driving circuit used to be controlled by a controller and drive the actuator, so that the membrane structure is controlled to form a passage or to seal the passage; The membrane structure divides the space within the wearable sound device into a first volume and a second volume; The first volume is connected or will be connected to an ear canal of a wearable sound device user; The second volume is connected or will be connected to the environment of the wearable sound device; The first volume and the second volume are connected through the through hole when the through hole is formed; The controller receives an instruction signal and determines whether to open the port according to the instruction signal. 如請求項17所述之可穿戴聲音裝置,其中,該指示信號為警報信號。The wearable sound device according to claim 17, wherein the indication signal is an alarm signal. 如請求項17所述之可穿戴聲音裝置,其中,該指示信號由一物聯網裝置經由無線連接發送。The wearable sound device of claim 17, wherein the indication signal is sent by an Internet of Things device via a wireless connection. 如請求項17所述之可穿戴聲音裝置,其中, 該膜結構包括一第一瓣片及一第二瓣片; 在該控制器決定打開該通口時,該第一瓣片朝一第一方向運動且該第二瓣片朝與該第一方向相反的一第二方向運動。 The wearable sound device as claimed in claim 17, wherein, The membrane structure includes a first flap and a second flap; When the controller decides to open the port, the first flap moves in a first direction and the second flap moves in a second direction opposite to the first direction. 如請求項17所述之可穿戴聲音裝置,其中, 該膜結構包括一第一瓣片及一第二瓣片; 在該控制器決定打開該通口時,該第一瓣片被致動以具有一第一位移且該第二瓣片被致動以具有一第二位移; 其中,第一位移與該第二位移之間的差值大於該膜結構的厚度。 The wearable sound device as claimed in claim 17, wherein, The membrane structure includes a first flap and a second flap; When the controller decides to open the port, the first flap is actuated to have a first displacement and the second flap is actuated to have a second displacement; Wherein, the difference between the first displacement and the second displacement is greater than the thickness of the membrane structure. 一種可穿戴聲音裝置,包括: 一通口裝置,用來受一控制器控制而形成一通口或封閉該通口; 其中,該控制器耦接至用來產生一感測結果的一感測裝置; 該可穿戴聲音裝置內的空間被劃分為一第一容積及一第二容積; 該第一容積連通至或將連通至一可穿戴聲音裝置用戶的一耳道; 該第二容積連通至或將連通至該可穿戴聲音裝置的環境; 該第一容積及該第二容積在該通口形成時經由該通口相連通; 該控制器根據該感測結果判斷是否封閉該通口。 A wearable sound device including: A port device used to form a port or close the port under the control of a controller; Wherein, the controller is coupled to a sensing device used to generate a sensing result; The space within the wearable sound device is divided into a first volume and a second volume; The first volume is connected or will be connected to an ear canal of a wearable sound device user; The second volume is connected or will be connected to the environment of the wearable sound device; The first volume and the second volume are connected through the through hole when the through hole is formed; The controller determines whether to close the port based on the sensing result. 如請求項22所述之可穿戴聲音裝置,其中,該感測裝置是聲音感測裝置。The wearable sound device of claim 22, wherein the sensing device is a sound sensing device. 如請求項22所述之可穿戴聲音裝置,其中,該控制器耦接至聲音的該感測裝置,以進行基於聽覺的特徵萃取操作及聽覺情境分類操作,並相應地產生一控制信號至該驅動電路。The wearable sound device according to claim 22, wherein the controller is coupled to the sound sensing device to perform a hearing-based feature extraction operation and a hearing situation classification operation, and accordingly generates a control signal to the driver circuit. 如請求項24所述之可穿戴聲音裝置,其中,該感測裝置與該控制器設置在一電子裝置內,且該控制信號經由無線連接傳輸。The wearable sound device of claim 24, wherein the sensing device and the controller are provided in an electronic device, and the control signal is transmitted via a wireless connection. 如請求項22所述之可穿戴聲音裝置,其中,該感測裝置包括一加速度計、一壓力感測器、一高度感測器或一接近感測器。The wearable sound device of claim 22, wherein the sensing device includes an accelerometer, a pressure sensor, a height sensor or a proximity sensor. 一種可穿戴聲音裝置,包括: 一通口裝置,用來受一控制器控制而形成一通口或封閉該通口; 該可穿戴聲音裝置內的空間被劃分為一第一容積及一第二容積; 該第一容積連通至或將連通至一可穿戴聲音裝置用戶的一耳道; 該第二容積連通至或將連通至該可穿戴聲音裝置的環境; 該第一容積及該第二容積在該通口形成時經由該通口相連通; 該控制器接收一指示信號,並根據該指示信號判斷是否打開該通口。 A wearable sound device including: A port device used to form a port or close the port under the control of a controller; The space within the wearable sound device is divided into a first volume and a second volume; The first volume is connected or will be connected to an ear canal of a wearable sound device user; The second volume is connected or will be connected to the environment of the wearable sound device; The first volume and the second volume are connected through the through hole when the through hole is formed; The controller receives an instruction signal and determines whether to open the port according to the instruction signal. 如請求項27所述之可穿戴聲音裝置,其中,該指示信號為警報信號。The wearable sound device according to claim 27, wherein the indication signal is an alarm signal. 如請求項27所述之可穿戴聲音裝置,其中,該指示信號由一物聯網裝置經由無線連接發送。The wearable sound device of claim 27, wherein the indication signal is sent by an Internet of Things device via a wireless connection.
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