Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
381385000 | Having body supported structure other than on head | 10 |
20080267440 | ARTICLE OF MANUFACTURE INTEGRATED WITH MUSIC AND TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATION DEVICES - An article of manufacture, such as a jacket or backpack, integrates the services of an audio delivery device, such as an MP3 player, with the services of a two-way communication device, such as a mobile phone, or a two-way radio such as a walkie talkie, citizen band radio, HAM radio, marine or aviation radio, and the like. The article integrates the reception and provision of input and output signals from both the audio devices within the article, thereby enabling a user to listen to music or to receive and place phone calls while engaged in activity. In one implementation, the article provides these functions by holding one or more devices for communicably connecting and switching the audio and communication devices, mixing signals received therefrom, and optionally enabling a user to reduce the volume or mute the signals as desired. | 10-30-2008 |
20090074224 | SOUND RECORDABLE/PLAYABLE DEVICE AND METHOD OF USE - A portable and wearable sound recordable and playable device comprising an electronic module that provides audio recording and playback functions and that includes at least one integrated circuit having associated memory storage, a microphone and a speaker, and a power source; a bulbous portion that substantially encapsulates the electronic module and that is configured so that the device has a substantially continuously contoured outer surface that is free of any display; and one or more exposed user controls that signally communicate with the electronic module and penetrate through the bulbous portion. | 03-19-2009 |
20090290743 | SKIN-MOUNTED DIGITAL DEVICE WITH STACKED FLEX CIRCUIT - A skin-mounted digital audio device composed of one or more removable adhesive sheets, a battery layer, and flex circuitry. The device can be folded and unfolded, and permits convenient, hands-free wearing and operation by a user via the adhesive sheet(s). | 11-26-2009 |
20130156250 | MOUNTABLE MULTI-DIRECTIONAL AUDIO DEVICE - A mountable multi-directional audio device comprises at least one broadcasting device, which has a sounding portion outwardly; and at least one connecting member, the any end of the connecting member is connected with the broadcasting device. | 06-20-2013 |
20140056461 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR A VIBRATING INPUT DEVICE - The application includes an apparatus comprising of a housing, processing circuitry for receiving and transmitting user input, and a transducer for transforming audio information in an electrical signal into both acoustic and haptic signals. The transducer is disposed within the housing, and has a speaker including a diaphragm and a mass element attached to a portion of the diaphragm. Systems and methods also provide an input interface connected to the processing circuitry for receiving user input, and wherein the haptic signal is generated, activated, controlled, modulated, reconfigured, or adjusted, directly or indirectly, in response to a user input received at the user input interface. In this way, haptic effects may be directly generated from audio information and based on input actions taken by the user. | 02-27-2014 |
20140093117 | COMMUNICATION AND SPEECH ENHANCEMENT SYSTEM - A communication and speech enhancement system featuring a first transducer designed to be temporarily affixed to a human such as a hospital patient to convert the audible vibrations of human speech into an electrical signal. The transducer provides this electrical signal to one or more electronic modules which modify and enhance the signal. The enhanced signal may then be amplified and converted back into audible sound by means of a second transducer. A user of the system controls the electronic modules through a user interface. In an embodiment, one or both of the user interface and second transducer feature smooth surfaces amenable to cleaning and sterilizing with liquid agents. | 04-03-2014 |
20140270318 | NECKLACE-TYPE AUDIO OUTPUT APPARATUS THAT CAN BE ADJUSTED IN LENGTH - The present invention relates to a necklace-type audio output apparatus that can be adjusted in length, wherein the device comprises: an audio output device for externally outputting audio; a body on which the audio output device is installed; and an adjusting member connected to both ends of the body to form a ring shape together with the body, and capable of length adjustment. According to the present invention, by being worn around the neck of a user, the apparatus does not have to be worn directly on the ears. Thus, wearing discomfort and difficulty communicating due to blocked ambient noise are alleviated, length adjustment according to a user's physique or taste is made easy, and the apparatus can be safely and conveniently worn during exercise, hiking, cycling, and jogging. | 09-18-2014 |
20140286522 | Audio output module for use in artifical voice system - The invention disclosed is an improved audio output module for use with an artificial voice generation device, having a housing separated into a sound system chamber, an interface chamber, and a power source chamber. The interface and power source chambers may be combined. The sound chamber is isolated from external air by the housing, the cover plate, and a separating wall, which separates it from other chambers of the module. Volumetric parameters based on speaker characteristics and design requirements can thus be implemented independent from the choice of interface type. The module is configurable to be mounted to an external structure or to a speech generating system. It may likewise be detachable from a quick release cradle and receive wireless audio signals from the speech generating system. The device can be configured to be wearable around the neck or proximately thereto so that the voice output source is perceived by a listener to be no more than 30 degrees away from the expected source of the user's voice, resulting in a natural voice source and more effective communication between users and listeners. | 09-25-2014 |
20160001110 | COMMUNICATION AND SPEECH ENHANCEMENT SYSTEM - A communication and speech enhancement system featuring a first transducer designed to be temporarily affixed to a human such as a hospital patient to convert the audible vibrations of human speech into an electrical signal. The transducer provides this electrical signal to one or more electronic modules which modify and enhance the signal. The enhanced signal may then be amplified and converted back into audible sound by means of a second transducer. A user of the system controls the electronic modules through a user interface. In an embodiment, one or both of the user interface and second transducer feature smooth surfaces amenable to cleaning sterilizing with liquid agents. | 01-07-2016 |
20160157005 | EARPHONE CORD MANAGEMENT STRAP | 06-02-2016 |