Apparatus for controlling headphones
US10484779B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 27, 2018 |
| Grant date | Nov 19, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 27, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04R2460/03
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
In at least one embodiment, a headphone system is provided. The system includes a first housing, a second housing, a flexible coated wire, a first loudspeaker, a second loudspeaker, and a magnet. The flexible coated wire is coupled to the first housing and the second housing. The first loudspeaker is positioned within the first housing for transmitting an audio signal. The second loudspeaker is positioned within the second housing for transmitting the audio signal. The magnet is embedded within the flexible coated wire for electrical coupling with a sensor positioned within the first housing to control an operation of playback of the audio signal based on a distance of the magnet in relation to the first housing.
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