In-ear audio output device having a stability band designed to minimize acoustic port blockage
US12028670B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 13, 2022 |
| Grant date | Jul 2, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 22, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04R2460/11
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Aspects describe an in-ear audio output device. The in-ear audio output device includes an acoustic chamber defined by an earbud housing shaped to fit in the lower concha of an ear of a wearer of the in-ear audio output device, the earbud housing comprising: a resistive port located on a first side of the earbud housing creating an opening in a wall of the earbud housing and a first feedforward microphone located on a second side of the earbud housing, the second side substantially opposite the first side of the earbud housing; and a stability band. The stability band includes at least one attachment feature that couples the stability band to the earbud housing and a first side substantially opposite the attachment feature that only partially covers the resistive port when the in-ear audio output device is positioned in the ear of the wearer.
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