公开(公告)号：US08995677B2

公开(公告)日：2015-03-31

申请号：US12203866

申请日：2008-09-03

申请人： Wey-Jiun Lin ,  Kurt Stiehl ,  John Benjamin Filson ,  Cameron Frazier ,  Stephen P. Zadesky

发明人： Wey-Jiun Lin ,  Kurt Stiehl ,  John Benjamin Filson ,  Cameron Frazier ,  Stephen P. Zadesky

IPC分类号： H04R1/10 ,  H01H9/02 ,  H01H3/00 ,  H01H11/00 ,  H04R5/033

CPC分类号： H04R1/1041 ,  H01H9/0228 ,  H01H2003/007 ,  H01H2011/0081 ,  H01H2221/09 ,  H04R5/033

摘要： Accessories such as headsets for electronic devices are provided. A headset may be provided with a button controller assembly that has user-actuated buttons. The button controller assembly may be formed of housing portions that float with respect to each other. Plastic engagement structures may limit the amount of unimpeded travel that is exhibited by the housing portions. The housing portions may be formed from first and second housings. A rigid frame may be mounted within the second housing. The first housing may flex along its length when the user squeezes the first and second housings together to actuate a desired button. Housings may be formed as double-shot plastic parts having first and second plastics with different properties. Integrated circuits and a microphone may be mounted within the button controller assembly. A nonoperational microphone port may be provided as a visual indicator that the button controller contains a microphone.

摘要翻译： 还提供了诸如电子设备耳机等附件。 耳机可以设置有具有用户致动按钮的按钮控制器组件。 按钮控制器组件可以由相对于彼此浮动的壳体部分形成。 塑料接合结构可以限制由壳体部分展现的无障碍行程的数量。 壳体部分可以由第一和第二壳体形成。 刚性框架可以安装在第二壳体内。 当使用者将第一和第二壳体挤压在一起以驱动期望的按钮时，第一壳体可以沿其长度弯曲。 壳体可以形成为具有不同性质的第一和第二塑料的双击塑料部件。 集成电路和麦克风可以安装在按钮控制器组件内。 可以提供非操作麦克风端口作为按钮控制器包含麦克风的视觉指示器。

公开(公告)号：US08737664B2

公开(公告)日：2014-05-27

申请号：US12214467

申请日：2008-06-18

申请人： Victor M. Tiscareno ,  Kurt Stiehl

发明人： Victor M. Tiscareno ,  Kurt Stiehl

IPC分类号： H04R25/00

CPC分类号： H04R1/2896 ,  H04R1/1075

摘要： Systems, apparatus and methods are discussed for controlling resonance in in-the-ear headphones. Resonance effects resulting from wave reflection and superposition can occur in the cavity formed by the port tube of an earbud and the wearer's ear canal. In this invention, acoustically resistive structures are provided to create sound diffusion in the cavity. In one embodiment, a spring coil with several adjustable parameters is inserted into the port tube. In another embodiment, a pattern of grooves is carved into the inner surface of the port tube. Porous filters can also be used in conjunction with both of the embodiments described above. The result of providing the resistive structures in an earbud is a flattened cavity frequency response and improved sound quality.

摘要翻译： 讨论了用于控制耳机中的共振的系统，装置和方法。 由波浪反射和叠加引起的共振效应可能发生在由耳塞和佩戴者耳道的端口管形成的腔体中。 在本发明中，提供了声阻抗结构以在空腔中产生声音扩散。 在一个实施例中，具有若干可调参数的弹簧线圈插入端口管中。 在另一个实施例中，凹槽的图形被雕刻到端口管的内表面中。 多孔过滤器也可以与上述两个实施例结合使用。 在耳塞中提供电阻结构的结果是扁平的腔体频率响应和改善的声音质量。

公开(公告)号：US08350167B2

公开(公告)日：2013-01-08

申请号：US12239500

申请日：2008-09-26

申请人： Christopher Prest ,  Kurt Stiehl ,  Cameron Frazier ,  Michelle Yu ,  Wim Crooijmans

发明人： Christopher Prest ,  Kurt Stiehl ,  Cameron Frazier ,  Michelle Yu ,  Wim Crooijmans

IPC分类号： H01H3/00

CPC分类号： H01H9/02 ,  H01H9/0228 ,  H01H2009/0257 ,  H01H2009/048 ,  H01H2217/002 ,  H01H2217/024 ,  H04R1/1041

摘要： Methods, apparatus and systems which provide buttons oriented at angles relative to each other as a part of a multiple function switch are described. In one embodiment, the multiple function switch is part of an inline controller that is suitable for use to control features or functions of a portable electronic device. A multiple function switch may be incorporated in a cable associated with an earpiece arranged to be interfaced with a portable electronic device.

摘要翻译： 描述了作为多功能开关的一部分提供以相对于彼此的角度定向的按钮的方法，装置和系统。 在一个实施例中，多功能开关是适用于控制便携式电子设备的特征或功能的在线控制器的一部分。 多功能开关可以并入与被布置成与便携式电子设备接口的耳机相关联的电缆中。

公开(公告)号：US20120244343A1

公开(公告)日：2012-09-27

申请号：US13072586

申请日：2011-03-25

申请人： Kurt Stiehl

发明人： Kurt Stiehl

IPC分类号： B32B17/00 ,  B32B37/30 ,  B32B37/12 ,  B32B37/14 ,  B32B37/02 ,  B32B37/06

CPC分类号： C09J5/06 ,  B29C65/1412 ,  B29C65/1435 ,  B29C65/1483 ,  B29C65/1612 ,  B29C65/1635 ,  B29C65/168 ,  B29C65/1683 ,  B29C65/48 ,  B29C65/4825 ,  B29C65/4835 ,  B29C65/5057 ,  B29C66/1122 ,  B29C66/1222 ,  B29C66/1224 ,  B29C66/45 ,  B29C66/472 ,  B29C66/53462 ,  B29C66/7465 ,  B29L2031/3481 ,  B32B7/12 ,  B32B17/06 ,  B32B17/10706 ,  B32B2457/20 ,  C09J2203/318 ,  C09J2205/31 ,  C09J2400/143 ,  G02F2001/133331 ,  G02F2202/28 ,  Y10T428/26

摘要： Techniques for optically activating thermally activated adhesives are disclosed. In one embodiment, a laser can be used to activate thermally activated adhesive. In one implementation, a laser output can be directed through a structural component being coupled to another structural component through use of the thermally activated adhesive. As a result, the structural components to be adhered together can, first, be placed in the appropriate position with the adhesive in a non-active state, and second, a laser can provide the laser output to activate the adhesive (whereby the adhesive transitions from the non-active state to an active state).

摘要翻译： 公开了用于光学活化热活化粘合剂的技术。 在一个实施例中，可以使用激光来激活热活化的粘合剂。 在一个实施方案中，可以通过使用热活化粘合剂将激光输出引导通过结合部件而耦合到另一结构部件。 结果，要粘附在一起的结构部件可以首先被放置在适当位置，粘合剂处于非活动状态，其次，激光器可以提供激光输出以激活粘合剂（由此粘合剂转变 从非活动状态到活动状态）。

公开(公告)号：US20100246879A1

公开(公告)日：2010-09-30

申请号：US12794690

申请日：2010-06-04

申请人： Edward Siahaan ,  Kurt Stiehl ,  Victor Tiscareno ,  Wey-Jiun Lin ,  Cameron Frazier ,  Christopher Prest ,  Jeffrey Hayashida

发明人： Edward Siahaan ,  Kurt Stiehl ,  Victor Tiscareno ,  Wey-Jiun Lin ,  Cameron Frazier ,  Christopher Prest ,  Jeffrey Hayashida

IPC分类号： H04R1/10 ,  B29C43/56

CPC分类号： H04R1/1016 ,  B29C43/021 ,  B29C43/183 ,  B29C2043/3605 ,  B29C2043/5808 ,  B29K2021/00 ,  B29K2083/00 ,  B29L2031/753 ,  H04R1/1058

摘要： A removable component for use with an earphone is disclosed. As an example, the removable component can be an ear tip. According to one aspect, an improved ear tip can be provided for use with a headphone. The ear tip is suitable for in-ear operation and can have a cosmetic deformable outer member. The deformable outer member can enable the ear tip to readily conform to a user's ear. The ear tip can also include an inner member to structurally support the outer member and to facilitate attachment to a headphone. Methods for forming such ear tips are also disclosed.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种用于耳机的可拆卸部件。 作为示例，可移动部件可以是耳尖。 根据一个方面，可以提供改进的耳塞用于与耳机一起使用。 耳塞适合于耳内操作，并且可以具有化妆品可变形的外部构件。 可变形外部构件可以使耳塞容易地符合使用者的耳朵。 耳尖还可以包括内部构件，以在结构上支撑外部构件并且便于附接到耳机。 还公开了形成这种耳尖的方法。

公开(公告)号：US20090311915A1

公开(公告)日：2009-12-17

申请号：US12211034

申请日：2008-09-15

申请人： Kurt Stiehl

发明人： Kurt Stiehl

IPC分类号： H01R24/04 ,  H01R43/20

CPC分类号： H01R24/58 ,  H01R24/28 ,  H01R43/24 ,  H01R2107/00 ,  Y10T29/49208 ,  Y10T29/4922

摘要： Apparatus, systems, and methods for assembling a plug with a low profile for use with an electronic device are provided. In some embodiments, a 4-pin plug may include a diameter similar to the diameter of a 3-pin plug. In some embodiments, the fourth pin may be coupled to the plug such that a portion of the fourth pin may be coupled to any suitable device on an internal surface of the plug. In some embodiments, the fourth pin may dive into the plug at the same depth as one of the other three pins of the plug. The pins within the plug may be coupled (e.g., soldered) at the ends that may emerge underneath an overmold to any other suitable device to form electrical connections. The plug may be used to transmit audio or transfer data to a user of the electronic device.

摘要翻译： 提供了用于组装具有用于电子设备的低轮廓的插头的装置，系统和方法。 在一些实施例中，4针插头可以包括与3针插头的直径相似的直径。 在一些实施例中，第四销可以联接到插头，使得第四销的一部分可以联接到插头的内表面上的任何合适的装置。 在一些实施例中，第四销可以以与插头的其他三个引脚之一相同的深度潜入插头中。 插塞内的销可以在可能在包覆模制下方出现的端部处耦合（例如，焊接）到任何其它合适的装置以形成电连接。 插头可以用于传送音频或传送数据给电子设备的用户。

公开(公告)号：US20140068944A1

公开(公告)日：2014-03-13

申请号：US13607560

申请日：2012-09-07

申请人： Jonathan Aase ,  Ian Davison ,  Kurt Stiehl ,  Brian Wark

发明人： Jonathan Aase ,  Ian Davison ,  Kurt Stiehl ,  Brian Wark

IPC分类号： H04R31/00

CPC分类号： H04R31/006 ,  H04R1/1016 ,  H04R1/1058 ,  H04R2460/09 ,  Y10T29/4957 ,  Y10T29/53091

摘要： Systems and methods for assembling non-occluding earbuds are disclosed. The earbud includes a non-occluding housing having a directional sound port offset with respect to a center axis of the earbud. The housing can have an asymmetric shape amenable to in-the-ear retention. Additionally, the housing can have a seamless or nearly seamless construction even though two or more parts are joined together to form the housing.

摘要翻译： 公开了用于组装非闭塞耳塞的系统和方法。 耳塞包括具有相对于耳塞的中心轴线偏移的定向声音端口的非阻塞壳体。 外壳可以具有适合于耳内保持的不对称形状。 此外，即使两个或更多个部件连接在一起以形成外壳，壳体也可以具有无缝或几乎无缝结构。

公开(公告)号：US08456864B2

公开(公告)日：2013-06-04

申请号：US12203872

申请日：2008-09-03

申请人： Kurt Stiehl ,  Michelle Yu ,  Wilhelmus M. C. Crooijmans ,  Cameron Frazier

发明人： Kurt Stiehl ,  Michelle Yu ,  Wilhelmus M. C. Crooijmans ,  Cameron Frazier

IPC分类号： H02B1/01

CPC分类号： H01H13/81 ,  H01H9/02 ,  H01H9/0228 ,  H01H23/003 ,  H01H2203/038 ,  H01H2209/012 ,  H01H2215/004 ,  H04R1/083 ,  H04R1/1033 ,  H04R1/1041 ,  H04R1/1075

摘要： The present description is directed to small form-factor input devices operative to be coupled to an electronic device using a cable. For example, in some embodiments, an input device is described for providing one or more inputs to an electrical device, wherein the input device comprises a circuit board having first and second sides; a first electrical switch disposed on the first side of the circuit board; a second electrical switch disposed on the first side of the circuit board; a third electrical switch disposed on the second side of the circuit board; a frame defining a periphery, wherein the circuit board is maintained within the periphery of the frame; top and bottom shells that house the circuit board, the top shell placed over the first side of the circuit board, and the bottom shell placed over the second side of the circuit board; and at least one clip coupled to each one of the top shell and the bottom shell, wherein the at least one clip is operative to engage the frame.

摘要翻译： 本说明书涉及可操作地使用电缆耦合到电子设备的小形状因数输入设备。 例如，在一些实施例中，描述了用于向电气设备提供一个或多个输入的输入设备，其中所述输入设备包括具有第一和第二侧面的电路板; 设置在电路板的第一侧上的第一电开关; 设置在所述电路板的第一侧上的第二电开关; 设置在电路板的第二侧上的第三电开关; 限定周边的框架，其中所述电路板保持在所述框架的周边内; 容纳电路板的顶部和底部壳体，顶部壳体放置在电路板的第一侧上，并且底部壳体放置在电路板的第二侧上; 以及耦合到所述顶壳和所述底壳中的每一个的至少一个夹子，其中所述至少一个夹子可操作以接合所述框架。

公开(公告)号：US20130081845A1

公开(公告)日：2013-04-04

申请号：US13250652

申请日：2011-09-30

申请人： Edward Siahaan ,  Trent Weber ,  Kurt Stiehl ,  Bruce Berg

发明人： Edward Siahaan ,  Trent Weber ,  Kurt Stiehl ,  Bruce Berg

IPC分类号： H05K5/00 ,  B29C45/14

CPC分类号： B29C45/4421 ,  B29L2031/3481

摘要： Improved techniques are disclosed for housing electronic components. A first housing member can be made to have an exterior surface that covers a majority of the housing. The first housing member can be of unitary construction. The first housing member can be seamlessly constructed. The first housing member can be formed in one injection molding. An electrical power conduction pin can extend through an aperture in a cover plate, and can be arranged for mechanically coupling the cover plate with a major interior surface of the first housing member, so as to secure the cover plate to the first housing member.

摘要翻译： 公开了用于容纳电子部件的改进的技术。 可以使第一壳体构件具有覆盖壳体的大部分的外表面。 第一个房屋成员可以是一体的建筑。 第一个房屋成员可以无缝结构。 第一壳体构件可以在一个注射成型中形成。 电力导电销可以延伸穿过盖板中的孔，并且可布置成将盖板与第一壳体构件的主要内表面机械地联接，以将盖板固定到第一壳体构件。

公开(公告)号：US08342861B2

公开(公告)日：2013-01-01

申请号：US13018208

申请日：2011-01-31

申请人： Kurt Stiehl ,  Cameron Frazier ,  Jonathan Aase ,  Mathias Schmidt

发明人： Kurt Stiehl ,  Cameron Frazier ,  Jonathan Aase ,  Mathias Schmidt

IPC分类号： H01R12/00

CPC分类号： H01R13/665 ,  H01R13/6658 ,  H01R13/6675 ,  H01R24/30 ,  H01R24/68 ,  H01R27/00 ,  H01R31/065 ,  H01R43/24 ,  H01R2103/00

摘要： A compact power adapter is disclosed. In one embodiment, a compact power adapter is facilitated by improved approaches to construct and assemble the power adapter. According to one aspect, connectors can serve to electrically couple blades (or prongs) of a power adapter plug to a printed circuit board assembly internal to a housing for the power adapter. The connectors serve to couple AC power to the printed circuit board assembly where the AC power can be converted to DC power. The connectors also facilitate assembly of the power adapter in that reliable interconnections can be provided without wires, soldering or other custom assembly operations. In one embodiment, a base for a power adapter plug of a power adapter can include a metal base connected to a blade (or prong) of the power adapter plug. The metal base can provide mechanical support to the blade as well as electrical connectivity to an internal terminal for the power adapter plug. The internal terminals used by a power adapter plug of a power adapter can be coupled to a printed circuit board assembly using connectors, thereby facilitating interconnection with electrical components used by the power adapter.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种小型电源适配器。 在一个实施例中，通过改进的构造和组装电力适配器的方法来促进小型电力适配器。 根据一个方面，连接器可以用于将电源适配器插头的电路（或插脚）电耦合到用于电力适配器的壳体内部的印刷电路板组件。 连接器用于将AC电力耦合到印刷电路板组件，其中AC电力可以被转换成DC电力。 连接器还便于电源适配器的组装，因为可以在没有电线，焊接或其它定制组装操作的情况下提供可靠的互连。 在一个实施例中，电源适配器的电源适配器插头的底座可以包括连接到电源适配器插头的刀片（或插脚）的金属基座。 金属基座可以为刀片提供机械支撑，以及与电源适配器插头的内部端子的电连接。 由电源适配器的电源适配器插头使用的内部端子可以使用连接器耦合到印刷电路板组件，从而便于与电力适配器使用的电气部件的互连。