Abstract: A charging case for charging and storing a pair of earbuds is provided. The charging case comprises: a case body having an upper section and a lower section, the lower section housing at least a battery and a PCB, the upper section having a pair of sockets to accommodate the pair of earbuds, respectively; and a USB cable comprising a distal end portion including a USB connector, a cable body housing electrical wires coupled to the USB connector, and a proximal end portion non-removably attached to the case body. The electrical wires are guided through the housing wall into an inner space of the case body where end portions of the electrical wires are soldered onto the PCB. A recessed area is formed on the exterior surface of the case body to accommodate the attached USB cable while not in use.

Abstract: A wireless pair of earbuds is provided, wherein each earbud comprises an earbud body including a tip configured to be inserted in an ear canal of a user, the earbud body housing electronic circuitry including a controller for controlling components in the earbud, and an ear hook coupled with the earbud body and configured to fit around a root of an ear pinna of the user, the ear hook housing an antenna.