WO2009136926A1 - Appareil électronique portable équipé d'au moins un casque d'écoute détachable - Google Patents

Appareil électronique portable équipé d'au moins un casque d'écoute détachable Download PDF

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WO2009136926A1
WO2009136926A1 PCT/US2008/062969 US2008062969W WO2009136926A1 WO 2009136926 A1 WO2009136926 A1 WO 2009136926A1 US 2008062969 W US2008062969 W US 2008062969W WO 2009136926 A1 WO2009136926 A1 WO 2009136926A1
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04B—TRANSMISSION
    • H04B1/00—Details of transmission systems, not covered by a single one of groups H04B3/00 - H04B13/00; Details of transmission systems not characterised by the medium used for transmission
    • H04B1/38—Transceivers, i.e. devices in which transmitter and receiver form a structural unit and in which at least one part is used for functions of transmitting and receiving
    • H04B1/3827—Portable transceivers
    • H04B1/3877—Arrangements for enabling portable transceivers to be used in a fixed position, e.g. cradles or boosters
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04M—TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATION
    • H04M1/00—Substation equipment, e.g. for use by subscribers
    • H04M1/60—Substation equipment, e.g. for use by subscribers including speech amplifiers
    • H04M1/6033—Substation equipment, e.g. for use by subscribers including speech amplifiers for providing handsfree use or a loudspeaker mode in telephone sets
    • H04M1/6041—Portable telephones adapted for handsfree use
    • H04M1/6058—Portable telephones adapted for handsfree use involving the use of a headset accessory device connected to the portable telephone

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  • the present invention relates generally to portable electronic devices, and more particularly to a portable electronics device capable of utilizing at least one separate audio headset.
  • PEDs portable electronic devices
  • Such accessories range from simple practical items such as PED carrying cases and belt clips, to portable battery chargers, to headsets / earpieces with microphones that enable hands-free PED utilization.
  • headsets and earpieces have proven to be the most essential accessory for mobile communication-enabled PEDs (hereinafter, collectively and interchangeably referred to as “headsets”), have proven to be the most essential accessory for mobile communication-enabled PEDs (hereinafter, collectively and interchangeably referred to as “headsets”), have proven to be the most essential accessory for mobile communication-enabled PEDs (hereinafter, collectively and interchangeably referred to as “headsets”), have proven to be the most essential accessory for mobile communication-enabled PEDs (hereinafter, collectively and interchangeably referred to as “headsets”), have proven to be the most essential accessory for mobile communication-enabled PEDs (hereinafter,
  • MCE-PEDs for a number of reasons.
  • most MCE-PEDs are either very small and not comfortable to hold during use for extended periods of time, or bulky and uncomfortable to hold next to the ear (e.g., in case of certain PDA and smartphone PEDs).
  • MCE-PED users prefer to have their hands free during MCE-PED utilization.
  • local laws prohibit MCE-PED use by vehicle drivers unless the MCE-PED is used in hands-free mode.
  • the PED is carried separately from a wired headset
  • the user must locate the headset and plug it into the PED prior to use - often a frustrating task due to relatively small sizes of both items, and the typically tiny sizes of the wire / PED interface elements i.e. the headset plug and the PED headset jack.
  • the easily coiled and/or jumbled wires of most wired headsets cause additional delays in initial deployment thereof.
  • an audio-output capable portable electronic device having at least one integrated detachable headset, in one of wireless and retractable wired configurations. It would further be desirable to provide an audio-output capable portable electronic device having at least one integrated detachable wireless headset with a rechargeable power source that is recharged when the headset is returned to the device. It would additionally be desirable to provide a portable electronic device with a plurality of integrated detachable headsets to enable one or more users thereof to simultaneously utilize one or more features of the electronic device.
  • FIG. 1 shows a diagram of an first exemplary embodiment of the inventive portable electronic device having at least one integrated detachable wireless headset
  • FIG. 2 shows a diagram of a second exemplary embodiment of the inventive portable electronic device having a plurality of integrated detachable wireless headset
  • FIG. 3 shows a diagram of an exemplary embodiment of the inventive portable electronic device of FIGs. 1 or 2, having at least one integrated detachable wireless headset
  • FIG. 4 shows a diagram of a fourth exemplary embodiment of the inventive portable electronic device having at least one integrated detachable headset with a retractable wire attached to the portable electronic device.
  • the present invention provides an audio-output capable portable electronic device (PED) 1 such as a mobile communication device (e.g., cellular telephone, smart phone, etc.), a personal digital assisting (PDA), an ultra mobile personal computer (UMPC), a media player, or the like, having at least one integrated detachable earpiece / headset (hereinafter referred to as a "headset") , in one of a wireless, or a retractable wired configuration, that is stored, at least partially, within a corresponding storage cavity in the housing of the PED.
  • a headset integrated detachable earpiece / headset
  • the headset does not need to be carried separately from the PED and is always available when needed.
  • Each at least one headset is activated for use by removing it from its corresponding storage cavity (or optionally, it may be activated by a separate on/off control interface (e.g., button, switch, etc.) positioned thereon).
  • the at least one headset forms a wireless communication link (for example utilizing Bluetooth technology or equivalent in one or more data transmission / utilization (DT/U) profiles supported by the PED and the headset), with the PED enabling the user thereof to utilize the headset to listen to audio signals transmitted through the wireless link to the headset, and, if the headset is supplied with a microphone component, transmit audio signals from the user to the PED for further processing (e.g., recording, activating a PED control command, transmitting to a third party (i.e., such as during a telephone call), etc.).
  • a wireless communication link for example utilizing Bluetooth technology or equivalent in one or more data transmission / utilization (DT/U) profiles supported by the PED and the headset
  • DT/U data transmission / utilization
  • the at least one detachable wireless headset is rechargeable (i.e., includes a rechargeable battery component and one or more recharging interfaces), and the PED includes a recharger component connected to a power interface in a corresponding storage cavity in the PED housing, and is also connected to the PED power source (e.g., battery, or external power when the PED is connected thereto), such that when the at least one rechargeable headset is placed into the corresponding storage cavity, at least one of its recharging interfaces contacts the PED power interface in the corresponding storage cavity, and is then recharged with electrical energy supplied by the PED power source.
  • the headset is capable of utilizing its primary (or an alternate) recharging interface to connected to one or more recharging devices, other than the PED, such as a separate recharger unit.
  • the inventive PED is configured to operate utilizing multiple simultaneous wireless data transmission profiles, and includes a plurality of wireless headsets, each configured for being stored, at least partially, (and optionally recharged, as described above), within a corresponding plurality of storage cavities in the housing of the PED.
  • the inventive PED is operable to activate and maintain a number of simultaneous plural wireless links, corresponding to a set of identical or mixed wireless DT/U profiles supported by the PED and the plural wireless headsets.
  • At least two of the plural headsets may be simultaneously utilized under the same DT/U profile to form a corresponding plurality of wireless links with the PED to enable the user to listen to stereo sound (e.g., music, etc.), utilizing a left plural headset for the left audio channel, and a right plural headset for the right audio channel.
  • stereo sound e.g., music, etc.
  • the PED comprises four detachable headsets, then two separate users may be able to listen to the same or different audio signal through plural wireless links formed between the individual headsets and the PED in accordance with a corresponding DT/U profile.
  • each plural wireless link may be configured for bidirectional audio communication between each detachable headset and the PED (or, optionally configured for monaural audio transmission from the PED to each headset), on the same communication channel (e.g., for conducting a conference call that includes all users of the novel PED detachable headsets that are communicating with the PED on the same channel.
  • the PED is configured to enable multi-channel wireless communication (e.g., placing two different telephone calls at the same time)
  • users of different detachable headsets of the inventive PED may be utilized by two or more users simultaneously to engage in communication with remote parties utilizing two or more different channels of the PED simultaneously.
  • the novel PED is configured to enable utilization of different DT/U profiles simultaneously and independently from one another
  • various embodiments of the PED may include integral audio input / output (I/O) elements (for example, PED that is a mobile telephone will include a speaker (optionally capable of functioning as a speakerphone), a microphone, and optionally one or more separate speakers for playing back audio portion of content from the PED).
  • I/O elements for example, PED that is a mobile telephone will include a speaker (optionally capable of functioning as a speakerphone), a microphone, and optionally one or more separate speakers for playing back audio portion of content from the PED.
  • the integral audio I/O element of a PED may be readily utilized in conjunction with one or more active DT/U profiles and the corresponding one or more wireless links with one or more respective detachable headsets.
  • a first user of the inventive PED may be utilizing the integral audio I/O element thereof to engage in a communication session (e.g., a telephone conversation) with a remote party, while one or more other users may be utilizing one or more detachable headsets from the PED to:
  • the corresponding storage cavities may be shaped and positioned in a housing of a PED in a wide variety of configurations (each corresponding to a specific detachable wireless headset sized and configured for at least partial insertion into, retention in, and removal from, its corresponding storage cavity), and in varying quantities, without departing from the spirit of the present invention. Therefore, the quantity, position, size, and configuration of each storage cavity of the different embodiments of the inventive PED, are preferably selected as a matter of design choice or necessity (e.g., based on the size, shape, available space in, and/or configuration of each particular PED), without departing from the spirit of the invention.
  • an inventive PED may not be equipped with the necessary components to establish a wireless communication link capable of communicating with a wireless detachable headset, but which comprises one or more storage cavities in its housing for at least partially retaining one or more removable headsets, each being connected to the PED through a corresponding retractable (e.g., utilizing a spring-loaded winding retraction device) wire of predetermined length sufficient to enable most users to comfortably utilize the one or more wired headsets while they are attached to the PED.
  • a retractable e.g., utilizing a spring-loaded winding retraction device
  • the portion of a retractable wire connecting each headset to the PED may include a releasable coupling that enable a user to completely remove the retractable wire and its corresponding headset (the removal being optionally inclusive of the retraction device).
  • the present invention provides an audio-output capable portable electronic device (PED), such as a mobile communication device (e.g., cellular telephone, smart phone, etc.), a personal digital assisting (PDA), an ultra mobile personal computer (UMPC), a media player, or the like, having at least one integrated detachable earpiece / headset (hereinafter referred to as a "headset") , in one of a wireless, or a retractable wired configuration, that is stored, at least partially, within a corresponding storage cavity in the housing of the PED.
  • the headset does not need to be carried separately from the PED and is always available when needed, and in preferred embodiments of the PED, may receive power from the PED necessary for recharging between uses.
  • the apparatus of the present invention can advantageously be utilized in any form of audio output-capable PED ranging from a cellular / conventional / satellite / VOIP telephone, to a communication-enabled PDA, to a 2-way radio.
  • the inventive apparatus can also be readily utilized with any portable electronic device (e.g., non-phone PDA, UMPC, media player, etc.) where the user can receive audio data from the PED and/or transmit audio data and/or audio instructions thereto.
  • headset as used herein is meant to refer to any form of miniature device supplied with an internal power source (preferably rechargeable) capable of enabling the user to receive and hear audio data (and preferably including a microphone for capturing audio data, such as speech, from the user).
  • Various headset configurations are contemplated in accordance with the present invention, and include, but are not limited to, in-ear, out-of-ear, and partial in-ear headset configurations.
  • a first exemplary embodiment of the inventive apparatus is shown as a PED 50, which as noted above, by way of example, may be at least one of: a mobile communication device (e.g., cellular telephone, smart phone, etc.), a personal digital assisting (PDA), an ultra mobile personal computer (UMPC), a media player, or the like.
  • the PED 50 includes a PED housing 52, PED functionality components 68 (which provide the main functionality of the PED - i.e.
  • PDA mobile telephone, phone, and/or media player functions
  • integral earpiece speaker and/or integral microphone various features (and subsets thereof, such as application programs, GPS mapping, media content interfaces, screen, user interaction interfaces (e.g., buttons, touch screens, and other controls), and storage of content), and a headset storage cavity 66a (and optionally, a second headset storage cavity
  • 66b positioned in another region of the housing 52, that may be proximal to, or remote from the cavity 66a, as a matter of design choice.
  • the PED 50 also includes an audio output (and optionally input) component 54 that delivers audio from (and optionally to), the PED functionality components 68, and that is also connected to a wireless link component 62.
  • the wireless link component 62 is preferably capable of wireless audio communication with at least one remote wireless headset, through one or more desired predetermined implemented wireless data communication protocols (e.g. through Bluetooth, wi-fi, wireless USB, or equivalent).
  • the PED 50 also includes an headset 56a, which may be supplied with an optional microphone 58a, which may extend from the headset 56a, or which may be an integral directional microphone.
  • the headset 56a is supplied with a wireless communication link capability that is preferably compatible with at least one wireless data communication protocols supported by the wireless link component 62, such that a wireless communication connection 64a may be readily formed therebetween, when the headset 56a is removed from storage 66a, and the audio output and/or input features of the PED 50 are being utilized.
  • the headset 56a may be equipped with a long-life user-replaceable battery, or, optionally, it may have an internal rechargeable power source (not shown), in which case the storage 66a preferably includes a headset 56a- compatible power interface 74 connected to a recharger component 72, operable to recharge the headset 58a power source when connected thereto through the interface 74.
  • the recharger component in turn draws power from a power source 70 (itself preferably rechargeable from an external power source), such that the headset 56a is advantageously recharged during storage between uses thereof.
  • the headset is capable of utilizing its primary (or an alternate) recharging interface to connected to one or more recharging devices, other than the PED, such as a separate recharger unit.
  • the PED 50 may be provided with a second headset 56b, substantially similar to the headset 56a, or varying therefrom, for example having a microphone 58b mounted on a tether or extended (and preferably flexible) element 60, that may duplicate the audio output thereof, so that two users can simultaneously enjoy audio communication with the PED 50.
  • a second headset 56b substantially similar to the headset 56a, or varying therefrom, for example having a microphone 58b mounted on a tether or extended (and preferably flexible) element 60, that may duplicate the audio output thereof, so that two users can simultaneously enjoy audio communication with the PED 50.
  • Other usage configurations of the PED 50 and its various embodiments are described in greater detail below.
  • the second headset may be stored in a storage cavity 66b, or optionally, storage
  • 66a may be configured to be of sufficient size to store both headsets 56a and
  • At least one of the implemented wireless data communication protocols supports one or more one or more data transmission / utilization (DT/U) profiles also supported by one or more headsets (e.g., headset 56a, 56b) utilized in connection with the PED 50.
  • DT/U data transmission / utilization
  • a PED 50 may include several DT/U profiles for utilizing a single headset for bidirectional audio communication with the PED 50, for using each headset 56a, 56b for different functions (one to hold a telephone conversation, and the other to listen to a radio broadcast (if for example it is utilized by another user). Additional profiles, such as utilizing two headsets 56a, 56b for stereo audio playback, are discussed in greater detail below.
  • each at least one headset 56a (and if present, 56b) of the inventive PED 50 is preferably activated for use by removing it from its corresponding storage 66a (or optionally, it may be activated by a separate on/off control interface (e.g., button, switch, etc.) positioned thereon - not shown).
  • a separate on/off control interface e.g., button, switch, etc.
  • the headset 56a When activated, the headset 56a forms a wireless communication link 64a (for example utilizing Bluetooth technology or equivalent in one or more DT/U profiles supported by the PED and the headset 56a, with the PED 50 enabling the user thereof to utilize the headset 56a to listen to audio signals transmitted through the wireless communication connection 64a to the headset 56a, and, if the headset 56a is supplied with a microphone 568a, transmit audio signals from the user to the PED 50 for further processing (e.g., recording, activating a PED 50 control command, transmitting to a third party (i.e., such as during a telephone call), etc.).
  • a wireless communication link 64a for example utilizing Bluetooth technology or equivalent in one or more DT/U profiles supported by the PED and the headset 56a, with the PED 50 enabling the user thereof to utilize the headset 56a to listen to audio signals transmitted through the wireless communication connection 64a to the headset 56a, and, if the headset 56a is supplied with a microphone 568a, transmit audio signals from the user
  • PED 100 a second exemplary embodiment of the inventive apparatus is shown as PED 100.
  • the PED 100 the various components thereof having the same names as the components of PED 50 of FIG. 1 , and the interconnections therebetween, are preferably substantially similar counterparts thereof.
  • the difference between the PED 100 and PED 50 being that PED 100 preferably includes a plurality (at least two) of integrated detachable headsets 106a, 106b, 106c, and corresponding storage cavitys 116a to optional storage cavity 116d, and comprises specific functionality relating thereto, described in greater detail below. Therefore:
  • PED housing 52 is equivalent to PED housing 102
  • PED functionality components 68 is equivalent to PED functionality components 118
  • headset storage cavity 66a is equivalent to headset storage cavities 116a, 116b, and 116c
  • optional cavity 1 16d • audio output (and optionally input) component 54 is equivalent to audio output (and optionally input) component 104
  • wireless link component 62 is equivalent to wireless link component 110
  • headset 56a is equivalent to headsets 106a, 106b, and 106c
  • optional microphone 58a is equivalent to optional microphones 108a, 108b, and 108c
  • wireless communication connection 64a is equivalent to wireless communication connections 114a, 114b, and 114c • power source 70 is equivalent to power source 120
  • recharger component 72 is equivalent to recharger component 122
  • power interface 74 is equivalent to power interfaces 124a, 124b, 124c, and optionally 124d.
  • the inventive PED 100 is configured to operate utilizing multiple simultaneous wireless data communication protocols, and preferably supports multiple DT/U profiles.
  • the PED 100 includes a plurality of wireless headsets (e.g., 106a to 106c), each configured for being stored, at least partially, (and optionally recharged, as described above), within a corresponding plurality of storage cavities 116a to 116c (or 116d) in the housing 102 of the PED 100.
  • the inventive PED is configured to operate utilizing multiple simultaneous wireless data communication protocols, and preferably supports multiple DT/U profiles.
  • the PED 100 includes a plurality of wireless headsets (e.g., 106a to 106c), each configured for being stored, at least partially, (and optionally recharged, as described above), within a corresponding plurality of storage cavities 116a to 116c (or 116d) in the housing 102 of the PED 100.
  • the inventive PED is configured to operate utilizing multiple simultaneous wireless data communication protocols, and preferably supports multiple DT/
  • the PED 100 is operable to activate and maintain a number of simultaneous plural wireless links 114a to 114c, corresponding to a set of identical or mixed wireless DT/U profiles supported by the PED 100 and the plural wireless headsets 106c to 106c.
  • At least two of the plural headsets 106a to 106c may be simultaneously utilized under the same DT/U profile to form a corresponding plurality of wireless links with the PED 100 to enable the user to listen to stereo sound (e.g., music, etc.), utilizing a left plural headset (e.g., 106a) for the left audio channel, and a right plural headset (e.g., 106b) for the right audio channel.
  • stereo sound e.g., music, etc.
  • the PED 100 comprises four detachable headsets (fourth headset not shown)
  • two separate users may be able to listen to the same or different audio signal through plural wireless links formed between the individual headsets and the PED 100 in accordance with a corresponding DT/U profile.
  • each plural wireless link 114a to 114c may be configured for bidirectional audio communication between each detachable headset 106a to 106c and the PED 100 (or, optionally configured for monaural audio transmission from the PED 100 to each headset 106a to 106b), on the same communication channel (e.g., for conducting a conference call that includes all users of the novel detachable headsets 106a to 106c that are communicating with the PED 100 on the same channel.
  • the PED 100 is configured to enable multi-channel wireless communication (e.g., placing two different telephone calls at the same time), then users of different detachable headsets 106a to 106c of the inventive PED 100 may be utilized by two or more users simultaneously to engage in communication with remote parties utilizing two or more different channels of the PED 100 simultaneously.
  • the novel PED 100 may be readily and advantageously configured to enable utilization of different DTVU profiles simultaneously and independently from one another.
  • each headset 206a to 206d includes an elongated boom microphone 208 and a more comfortable partially out-of ear earpiece 210.
  • the PED 300 includes the PED body, the PED functionality components 306 (which provide the main functionality of the device - i.e. PDA, phone, and/or media player functions and features), and a earpiece & wire storage / retractor 308.
  • the PED 300 also includes an audio output (and optionally input) component 304 that delivers audio from (and optionally to), the PED functionality components 306.
  • the PED 300 further includes an headset 316, which may be supplied with an optional microphone 318 on a connector 320, or which may have an integrated directional mike incorporated therein (not shown), and which is connected to a wire 314, which is in turn connected to the wire storage / retractor 308 and to the audio output/input 304 to enable audio communication with the headset 316.
  • an headset 316 which may be supplied with an optional microphone 318 on a connector 320, or which may have an integrated directional mike incorporated therein (not shown), and which is connected to a wire 314, which is in turn connected to the wire storage / retractor 308 and to the audio output/input 304 to enable audio communication with the headset 316.
  • the storage / retractor 308 is equipped with a spring-loaded extension and retraction mechanism that enables the headset 316 and wire 314 to be readily extended therefrom and then easily retracted when not in use.
  • the storage / retractor 308 may be integrated into, an completely internal to the PED housing 302, or it may be partially or entirely exposed, but still attached thereto.
  • the storage / retractor 108 may be detachable from the PED 300 so that it can be connected to different
  • the wire 314 is supplied with a releasable connector (not shown) to the audio output/input 304.
  • the storage / retractor 308 may be integrated into a carrying case / vehicle / and/or desktop holder for the PED 300 and the wire 314 configured such that when the PED is placed in the case / holder, the wire 314 is connected to the audio output/input 304, and use of the headset 316 is enabled.

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L'invention porte sur un dispositif électronique portable (PED) à sortie audio comprenant au moins un casque d'écoute détachable intégré à configuration sans fil ou câblée rétractable, qui est rangé au moins en partie à l'intérieur d'au moins une cavité de rangement ménagée dans le boîtier du dispositif PED. De cette manière, il n'est pas nécessaire de transporter le casque d'écoute détachable séparément du dispositf PED, le casque se trouvant toujours à disposition en cas de besoin. Dans un autre mode de réalisation, le casque d'écoute détachable sans fil peut être rechargé et le dispositif PED comprend un composant de recharge relié à une interface d'alimentation électrique située dans la cavité de rangement du boîtier du dispositif PED et relié également à la source d'alimentation électrique du dispositif PED, de sorte qu'en plaçant le casque d'écoute rechargeable dans la cavité de rangement, on met ce dernier en contact avec l'interface d'alimentation électrique, qui le recharge avec l'énergie en provenance de la source d'alimentation du dispositif PED.
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