Audio device
US10924838B1 · kind B1 · utility
Assignee
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 11, 2019 |
| Grant date | Feb 16, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 11, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04R1/105
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An audio device with a body configured to be worn on or abutting an outer ear of a user. The body comprises an upper curved portion that is configured to be located proximate the upper portion of the outer ear helix and is relatively more compliant about a vertical axis and is less compliant about a horizontal axis. An acoustic module is coupled to the upper curved portion of the body. The acoustic module is configured to locate a sound-emitting opening anteriorly of and proximate the user's ear canal opening when the body is worn on or abutting the outer ear of the user.
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