WO2013103196A1

WO2013103196A1 - Bluetooth headset assembly

Info

Publication number: WO2013103196A1
Application number: PCT/KR2012/010310
Authority: WO
Inventors: 허주원
Original assignee: (주)지티텔레콤
Priority date: 2012-01-02
Filing date: 2012-11-30
Publication date: 2013-07-11
Also published as: KR101218107B1

Abstract

A Bluetooth headset assembly, according to the present invention, can provide usage in a plurality of modes so that a user can use the present invention by combining as needed. The present invention aims to provide the Bluetooth headset assembly which, when provided in a necklace form, allows a structure minimizing entangling of cords and which can be used for a variety of purposes, such as for an MP3 player or a mobile storage device. The Bluetooth headset assembly (A) for transreceiving data with a sound source device in accordance with Bluetooth communication regulations comprises: a Bluetooth transreceiving unit (10), which is an independent unit and serves as a main body; and an attachable/detachable cap means for transmitting signals to earphones (30, 31) that connect and disconnect to and from the transreceiving unit (10) by means of a USB connector, wherein the attachable/detachable cap means is selected from either a necklace connection cap (50) having the earphone portions (30, 31) provided in a necklace connection form, or a clip connection cap (100) having an earphone portion (110) provided in a wire line form that can be withdrawn, and can be combined with the transreceiving unit (10) by means of electrically connecting through the USB connector.

Description

Bluetooth Headset Assembly

The present invention relates to a Bluetooth headset assembly, and more particularly, to a configuration of a Bluetooth headset having a configuration that enables a user combination use according to an ease of use and an optional combination, in particular a headset assembly that can be used as a combination of a plurality of types. .

The use of various kinds of earphones and headsets is increasing rapidly according to the high functionalization of portable terminals such as smartphones and the increase of sound utilizing devices such as MP3, and accordingly, various kinds and functions of earphones or headsets are spread out.

In particular, in the case of a headset is adopted in a sound source utilizing device has been made wide use and utilization, accordingly has been developed a device of various functions.

In addition, in recent years, a headset based on the Bluetooth protocol is a wireless method, and a separate cord line for connection to a sound source device is not required, and the portable and use are extremely simple, and are widely used.

In addition to this, a sound recording device such as an MP3 player and a portable terminal such as a smartphone are used in combination, and various types of USB memories for storing sound or storing data are also employed as a portable storage device that most users possess. have.

Therefore, most users have a inconvenience in having a large number of separate MP3s according to a headset, a USB memory, or a preference.

In addition, in the conventional stereo headset, the complementary device for performing Bluetooth communication is configured as a separate unit and using a jack provided with a wire connected to the unit. A strap or string that can be hung on the neck is provided as a simple hook means, and it has a structure to hang on a neck and carry.

The problem of the conventional headset described above is that if a user needs to carry a Bluetooth headset configured as an independent unit in some cases, or wants a Bluetooth headset in the form of a necklace for listening during work or exercise, Since it has to be equipped, there is inconvenience of carrying and economical waste.

Furthermore, in the case of the conventional configuration, it is mostly limited to the Bluetooth headset for listening to the sound source, and has a configuration that is difficult to use for other purposes such as portable storage devices or MP3.

In particular, in the case of a necklace-type Bluetooth headset, a cord line as a signal line and a strip or string for hanging on the neck are entangled with each other, and its use is extremely inconvenient.

The Bluetooth headset assembly of the present invention has been devised to eliminate the waste and inconvenience of the above-described conventional configuration, and provides a plurality of usage modes with a single Bluetooth headset by various combination configurations.

Even in the case of a necklace type configuration, the purpose of the present invention is to provide convenience in carrying and using by minimizing the entanglement between the wires.

Furthermore, the Bluetooth headset assembly of the present invention can be configured with various additional devices such as an MP3 player and a portable storage device in addition to the Bluetooth headset, thereby eliminating the inconvenience and economical waste of carrying a plurality of devices. An object is to provide a Bluetooth headset assembly.

The Bluetooth headset assembly of the present invention is invented to solve the above problems,

In the Bluetooth headset assembly (A) for transmitting and receiving data with the sound source device in accordance with Bluetooth communication protocol;

The headset assembly (A) is a detachable cap means for signal transmission to the Bluetooth transmission / reception unit 10, which is a main body as an independent unit, and the

earphone units

30 and 31 which are connected to and disconnected from the transmission / reception unit 10 by a USB connector method. Although provided, the removable cap means;

The transmission / reception unit 10 is selected from any one of the necklace connection cap 50 having the

earphone parts

30 and 31 of the necklace connection configuration and the clip connection cap 100 having the earphone part 110 as a wire wire drawn out. ) Is a basic technical idea that can be combined by electrically connecting as a USB connector.

In addition, the transmission / reception unit 10 performs charging from the charging target as the USB connector 16, forms a memory slot 17 in the transmission / reception unit 10, and stores an external memory M in the memory slot 17. Removability) to be used as a portable storage device is a major one of the additional features of the present invention.

The Bluetooth headset assembly of the present invention can provide multiple modes of use, allowing the user to use the combination as needed,

In the case of the neckless type, it aims to provide a configuration that can minimize the entanglement of the cord and also provide a Bluetooth headset assembly that can be used for various purposes, such as MP3 players, portable storage devices.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS Fig. 1 is a perspective view of an overall configuration showing the necklace mode of a Bluetooth headset assembly of the present invention.

Figure 2 is a front perspective view of the front and rear parts of the Bluetooth headset assembly in the state of the Bluetooth transceiver assembly of the present invention separated from the connection cap.

Figure 3 is a front partial perspective view of the Bluetooth headset assembly of the present invention in a state in which the connection cap and the Bluetooth transceiver unit in the neckless mode of the present invention.

Figure 4a is a partial perspective view showing the connection state of the neck strap and the signal wire in the necklace mode of the Bluetooth headset assembly of the present invention.

Figure 4b is a partially enlarged perspective view showing the coupling portion of the Bluetooth transmission and reception unit and the neckless connection cap in the neckless mode of the Bluetooth headset assembly of the present invention.

Fig. 4C is a partially enlarged perspective view showing the USB connector part to the connection cap of the Bluetooth transmission / reception unit in the necklace mode of the Bluetooth headset assembly of the present invention.

5 is a front and rear perspective view of a Bluetooth transmission / reception unit showing the use of a clip connection cap showing the unit mode of the Bluetooth headset assembly of the present invention.

Fig. 6 is a perspective view of the overall configuration showing the unit mode of the Bluetooth headset assembly of the present invention.

The Bluetooth headset assembly of the present invention is characterized in that the Bluetooth headset is used in various combinations, and further, additional devices are configured.

The Bluetooth headset assembly of the present invention may configure the first use mode of FIGS. 1 to 4 and the second use mode of FIGS. 5 to 6.

[First Configuration and Use Mode]

One configuration is a user with good portability and mobility because the user wears the Bluetooth headset assembly A around his neck.

As shown in FIG. 1,

The headset assembly (A) is a transmission and reception unit 10 that acts as a main body for communicating in accordance with Bluetooth protocols and devices such as portable terminals, MP3 players (not shown),

A pair of

cord wires

61 and 62, which are sound source signal lines extending from the necklace connection cap 50 and the necklace connection cap 50 connected to the transmission / reception unit 10 to the

earphone parts

30 and 31 at the ends thereof; The

cord wires

61 and 62 are composed of a neck strap 70 for mechanically maintaining the shape of the cord wires and preventing the

cord wires

61 and 62 from being entangled.

The transmission and reception unit 10 is a normal Bluetooth transmitter and receiver call button 11 for pairing with another Bluetooth communication device, volume up and down button (12, 13) and a function selection button (15) for additional functions to be described later, etc. Since the functions of these buttons are the same as in the conventional conventional Bluetooth transceiver, the electrical operation and manner thereof are not added.

In addition, the transmission / reception unit 10 may be configured to function as an MP3 player or as an FM radio in a circuit therein, and such electrical combination configuration is well known and thus will not be described.

As detailed in FIGS. 2 and 4B as a preferred configuration,

It is electrically connected from the USB connector 51 inside the necklace connection cap 50 so that a sound signal is transmitted to the

cord wires

61 and 62, and the other USB connector 16 of the transmission / reception unit 10 and the necklace connection cap described above. (50) The internal USB connector 51 is inserted and connected, and electrical wiring of the entire circuit is made.

The

cord wires

61 and 62 drawn out from the necklace connection cap 50 are also more preferably as shown in FIG.

To give elasticity for minimizing disconnection at the connection part P by repeated use, and to guide the pull out direction of the

cord wires

61 and 62 to minimize the entanglement between the

cord wires

61 and 62, the outline is V-shaped. The lead guide tube 55 is mounted in the shape of a tubular tube, and the

cord wires

61 and 62 fitted inside the lead guide tube 55 are guided out.

In the illustrated configuration, the necking connection cap 50 and the fixing groove 50-1 and the locking jaw (10--1) to prevent the separation during use in the mechanical connection of the transmission and reception unit 10, one As described above, it is possible to ensure the confirmation of the fixation and the firmness of the fixation as the clicking upon connection.

The pair of

cord wires

61 and 62 extending long from the necklace connection cap 50 is mechanically connected to the neck strap 70.

The neck strap 70 is shown in Figs. 1 and 4A,

An elastic cord body or strap body molded in various colors with various resins or the like to connect the

entire cord wires

61 and 62 so that the

cord wires

61 and 62 can be easily caught by the user's neck. It acts as a support and remains shaped as the elasticity of the neck strap 70 itself, minimizing entanglement of the

cord wires

61 and 62 as well.

Hereinafter, since the

cord lines

61 and 62 are symmetric members, only the cord line 61 on one side will be described.

The present invention is characterized by having a plurality of fixing points for preventing the twisting of the

cord wires

61 and 62 to the neck strap 70 in the present invention.

As shown in the figure, the cord guides 71 which guide and guide the center part of the cord wire 61 are attached to the both ends of the neck strap 70. As shown in FIG.

As shown in the drawing, the cord guide 71 serves as a first fixing point as a closing member having a cord fixing tube 71 'into which the cord wire 61 is fitted.

In addition, the turning adjusting tool 80 for adjusting the length of the cord wire 61 is fitted in the position spaced apart from the end of the neck strap 70 to act as a second fixing point.

As shown in detail in FIG. 4A, the turning adjuster 80 has a connecting portion 81 fitted to the neck strap 70 and a turning fixing portion 82 integral with the connecting portion 81. The turning fixture 82 is a member that reverses the direction of the cord line 61 to be drawn out so as to extend toward the user's ear side by having the U-shaped guide hole 83 as shown.

The turning fixture 82 of the turning adjustment mechanism 80 not only reverses the direction of the cord line 61, but also is resilient of the cord line 61 itself, and is reversed by the turning fixture 82 at a predetermined position. Its elasticity prevents its inverted fixed position from easily changing and acts as one anchor point to minimize twisting.

With this configuration, the turning adjustment mechanism 80 inserted into the neck strap 70 and fixed to friction can be moved up and down with respect to the neck strap 70 to adjust the lengths of the

cord lines

61 and 62 for the neck strap 70. It has a configuration that can be adjusted in length according to the user's physical condition.

If necessary, the user can fine-adjust the length corresponding to the user's ear position of the entire cord line 61 by pushing or pulling the cord line 61 to the turning fixture 82 of the turning adjustment mechanism (80). .

More preferably, in order to further restrain the end side of the cord wire 61 in parallel and in parallel with each other, the adjustment ring 90 is provided as a friction ring such as a rubber material to form a third fixed point. By constraining the cord lines 61, the entanglement and twisting of the

cord lines

61 and 62 can be minimized.

The above-described configuration increases the portability of the user's ears and portability on the neck, and entangles the

cord lines

61 and 62 where the user feels the greatest inconvenience by restraining the

cord lines

61 and 62 at multiple positions. To minimize this.

The transmission / reception unit 10 which is inserted as the neckless connection cap 50 and the USB connector configuration and electrically connected will be described in more detail.

The transmit / receive unit 10 is not only a general Bluetooth transceiver but also a USB connector 16 exposed at the connection end, whereby the internal battery can be charged by plugging the battery into a USB connector of a general PC. It can exchange data between PC and sound source data and use it as USB memory.

Furthermore, as shown in detail in FIGS. 2 and 4c,

The memory slot 17 is formed on the side or the side of the USB connector 16 of the transmission / reception unit 10, and an external memory M such as a separate small SD memory can be installed or removed in the memory slot 17. can do.

In this configuration, in addition to the memory built in the transmission / reception unit 10, the memory can be expanded in accordance with the user's purpose if necessary, and it is extremely convenient to use as a portable storage device by communicating with a PC or the like in cooperation with the USB connector 16.

[Second configuration and use mode thereof]

Another use mode of the Bluetooth headset assembly of the present invention is a configuration in which the user can carry or use the Bluetooth headset assembly A as an independent unit and use it in a pocket. A front and rear perspective view of the Bluetooth transmission / reception unit showing the above and a perspective view of the entire configuration showing the unit mode of FIG. 6 will be described.

The transmission / reception unit 10 used in the configuration of this mode of use is exactly the same as that of the first configuration, and the necklace connection cap 50 for connecting with the transmission / reception unit 10 is replaced with the clip connection cap 100. .

Therefore, the Bluetooth headset assembly of the present invention is provided with a necklace-type configuration and a clip connection cap 100 having a necklace connection cap 50 at the time of sale so that the user can use a combination according to their purpose and preferences. will be.

The clip connection cap 100 is a cap body having a clip USB connector 106 which is also connected to the USB connector 16 of the transmission / reception unit 10. The clip connection cap 100 is connected to the USB connector 16 and the clip USB connector 106 of the transmission / reception unit 10. ) Are interconnected to form an electrical connection.

Clip connection cap 100 is equipped with a jack 101 that can be connected to the plug 111 of the earphone 110 for a conventional external headset is to transmit the sound source signal of the transmission and reception unit 10 to the earphone (110).

In the illustrated configuration, at least one fixing groove 10-1 and a locking step 100-1 to prevent the fixing of the clip connection cap 100 and the transmission / reception unit 10 during mechanical connection and separation during use. By providing a clicking during connection, it is possible to guarantee the confirmation of the fixation and the firmness of the fixation.

More preferably, as shown in the drawing, the clip 105 extending to the side of the clip connection cap 100 is fixed or integrally configured to be fixed to the user's pocket or the like, but it is not necessary.

It is possible to provide a multi-use mode, so that the user can use it in combination as needed, and in the case of the neckless type, it provides a configuration that can minimize the tangling of the cord line. A Bluetooth headset assembly that can be used for this purpose can be provided.

Claims

In the Bluetooth headset assembly (A) for transmitting and receiving data with the sound source device in accordance with Bluetooth communication protocol;

The headset assembly (A) is a detachable cap means for signal transmission to the Bluetooth transmission / reception unit 10, which is a main body as an independent unit, and the earphone units 30 and 31 which are connected to and disconnected from the transmission / reception unit 10 by a USB connector method. Although provided, the removable cap means;

The transmission / reception unit 10 is selected from any one of the necklace connection cap 50 having the earphone parts 30 and 31 of the necklace connection configuration and the clip connection cap 100 having the earphone part 110 as a wire wire drawn out. Bluetooth headset assembly, characterized in that the combination can be configured by electrically connecting as a USB connector.
The method of claim 1,

The necklace connecting cap 50 mechanically maintains and entangles a pair of cord wires 61 and 62 and cord wires 61 and 62 which are sound source signal lines which extend to the earphone units 30 and 31. Has a neck strap 70 as an elastic cord body or strap body to prevent the

Bluetooth headset assembly, characterized in that it has two or more fixing points for preventing the twisting of the cord wire (61, 62) to the neck strap (70) in use.
The method of claim 2,

The fixed point is,

A cord guide 71 having integrally a cord fixing tube 71 'for guiding one cord line 61 at both ends of the neck strap 70;

By having a connecting portion 81 provided at a position spaced apart from the end of the neck strap 70 and a U-shaped guide tube 83 formed in the turning fixture 82 integral with the connecting portion 81, Turning adjusting device 80 to reverse the direction of the cord line 61 to extend to the user's ear side,

Bluetooth ring, characterized in that the friction ring chain adjustment ring 90 which binds the inverted cord line 61 and the inverted cord line 61 together to further restrain the end side of the cord line 61. Headset assembly.
The method of claim 1,

The clip connection cap 100 is a cap having a clip USB connector 106 to be connected to the USB connector 16 of the transmission and reception unit 10, the USB connector 16 and the clip USB connector of the transmission and reception unit 10 ( 106 are interconnected to form an electrical connection,

The clip connection cap 100 is a Bluetooth headset assembly, characterized in that having a jack 101 that can be connected to the plug 111 of the earphone for the external headset (110).
The method of claim 1,

The transmission / reception unit 10 performs charging from a charging target as a USB connector 16, forms a memory slot 17 in the transmission / reception unit 10, and stores an external memory M in the memory slot 17. Bluetooth headset assembly, characterized in that the removable to use as a portable storage device.