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Enhanced digital headsets

US10524039B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 15, 2018
Grant dateDec 31, 2019
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Expiry dateMay 15, 2038

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04R2420/09
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Methods, systems, and devices for enhanced digital headsets are disclosed. An enhanced USB-C headset includes a USB-C connector, a cable extending from the USB-C connector, an inline control box coupled to the USB-C connector through the cable, and a first earphone and a second earphone. The cable includes conductors for transmitting DC bus power, power return, and differential digital signals and extends at least one foot in length. The control box includes a single circuit board, with circuitry for managing digital communications, converting audio data, and providing output signals to drive analog speaker elements of the earphones.

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