Abstract: A system and method for creating a sealed enclosure for a loudspeaker in a vehicle body portion of a vehicle are provided, the vehicle body portion including an inner body panel having a first internal surface and an outer body panel having a second internal surface, wherein the inner body panel and the outer body panel are spaced apart to define a cavity therebetween. The system includes at least one insert member arranged to be received within the cavity and coupled to the first internal surface and the second internal surface to partition the cavity and create the sealed enclosure for the loudspeaker.

Abstract: A wearable audio device in accordance with a particular embodiment of the present technology includes an earpiece, a speaker, an antenna, and processing circuitry. The earpiece includes a housing within which the speaker and the processing circuitry are disposed. The antenna conformably extends along a perimeter portion of the housing. The processing circuitry is configured to receive audio content from an audio player via the antenna. The processing circuitry is also configured to generate sound corresponding to the audio content via the speaker. The antenna is exposed and is not a loop antenna. The audio device also includes a circuit board supporting at least some of the processing circuitry within the housing. The audio content travels from the antenna to the circuit board without travelling through any flexible wires.

Abstract: A speaker disposition structure of a vehicle comprises a left hinge pillar and a right hinge pillar both extending in a vehicle up-down direction; a speaker box fixed to a lower portion of one of the left and right hinge pillars, and the speaker box having a closed inner space; and a partition located on a vehicle width direction inner side of the speaker box. A port opening connects with the inner space of the speaker box and is located in a front face of the speaker box. A space portion is surrounded by the front face of the speaker box, the dash panel, the hinge pillar, and the partition. The space portion connects with an occupant space of the space portion. A length of the space portion, from the port opening in a front-rear direction of the vehicle, is greater than a maximum length of the port opening.

Abstract: A panel speaker includes: a panel; a vibration actuator having first and second oppositely-facing surfaces, the first surface facing the panel; a screw that fastens the vibration actuator to the panel, the screw having a head that protrudes beyond the second surface of the vibration actuator; and a back chassis that faces the second surface of the vibration actuator. The back chassis has a protrusion protruding toward the vibration actuator in a portion of the back chassis that faces the head of the screw.

Abstract: The disclosure relates generally to microphone and vibration sensor assemblies (100) having a transducer (102), like a microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) device, and an electrical circuit (103) disposed in a housing (110) configured for integration with a host device. The electrical circuit includes a transducer bias circuit that applies a bias to the transducer and a bias control circuit (204) that compensates for transducer sensitivity drift caused by variation in an environmental condition of the transducer, and electrical circuits therefor.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a bone conduction earphone. The bone conduction earphone may include an ear hook assembly and a core module. The ear hook assembly may include an ear hook housing. The core module may be disposed on one end of the ear hook assembly. The core module may include a core housing and a core. An opening may be disposed on one end of the core housing to form a chamber structure for accommodating the core. An elastic modulus of the core housing may be greater than an elastic modulus of the ear hook housing.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a communication device for a hearing protection equipment which includes at least one earmuff, at least one loudspeaker and an audio input member, the device includes: a housing; a first mounting assembly rotatably arranged on the housing; a second mounting assembly arranged on the housing, the first mounting assembly and the second mounting assembly are releasably connected to two ends of the earmuff respectively; a microphone configured for capturing an audio; a radio transceiver configured for wirelessly transmitting the audio captured by the microphone to user and wirelessly receiving a wireless signal containing an audio from the user; and an audio output member communicated with the audio input member and configured for transmitting the wireless signal containing the audio to the at least one loudspeaker. The present disclosure further provides a system for connecting the communication device to the hearing protection equipment.

Abstract: A variable angle transducer interface block apparatus and related systems and methods are disclosed. The variable angle transducer interface block apparatus has an interface block having a mounting receiver. The interface block is positioned proximate to a material wall. A curved mounting structure is movably connected to the mounting receiver. A transducer is mounted on the curved mounting structure, wherein an angle of an acoustic signal transmitted by the transducer into the material wall is adjustable by movement of the curved mounting structure relative to the mounting receiver.

Abstract: An ear-mountable listening device includes an acoustic package and an electronics package. The acoustic package is configured to emit audio in response to an audio signal. The acoustic package includes a first set of magnets arranged annularly about a central axis of the ear-mountable listening device. The electronics package is electrically coupled to the acoustic package when the ear-mountable listening device is worn to provide the audio signal to the acoustic package. The electronics package includes a second set of magnets arranged annularly about the central axis proximate to a proximal end of the electronics package to removably affix the electronics package to the acoustic package via magnetic forces between the first set of magnets and the second set of magnets.

Abstract: A MEMS die includes a substrate having an opening formed therein, a diaphragm having a first surface attached around a periphery thereof to the substrate and over the opening, and a backplate separated from a second surface of the diaphragm. The diaphragm includes at least one passage disposed between the first and second surfaces, and the at least one passage has a smaller cross-sectional area at the first surface than at the second surface.

Abstract: An audio assembly provides audio content to a user. The audio assembly comprises an elongated body, a diaphragm, a transducer, and a plurality of vent assemblies. The elongated body has a first end and a second end opposite the first end. The diaphragm is within the elongated body and pivots about a pivot location that is proximate the second end. The transducer is within the elongated body and is positioned proximate to the first end. The transducer causes the diaphragm to pivot about the pivot location such that the diaphragm generates a positive acoustic pressure wave from a first surface of the diaphragm and a negative acoustic pressure wave from a second surface of the diaphragm. The plurality of vent assemblies are along one or more surfaces of the elongated body, and are configured to vent the positive acoustic pressure wave and the negative acoustic pressure wave.

Abstract: A display apparatus includes a display panel configured to display an image, a circuit part including a printed circuit board disposed spaced apart from a first portion of the display panel and connected to the display panel, a first vibration device disposed at a rear surface of the display panel, and a second vibration device disposed at a rear surface of the printed circuit board.

Abstract: A headphone device includes a covering member, a sound chamber casing and a speaker unit. The sound chamber casing is combined with the covering member, so that a sound chamber is formed. The speaker unit is installed within the sound chamber. The sound chamber includes a gas channel. The gas channel has a bend portion.

Abstract: A microphone assembly including an acoustic transducer configured to generate an electrical signal responsive to acoustic activity, an integrated circuit electrically coupled to the acoustic transducer and configured to receive the electrical signal from the acoustic transducer and generate an output signal representative of the acoustic activity, a cover, and a substrate. The substrate including a first surface and a second surface to which the cover is coupled. The second surface is disposed at a perimeter of the substrate and the first surface is raised with respect to the second surface. The cover is coupled to the substrate to form a housing in which the transducer and the integrated circuit are disposed.

Abstract: A waveguide assembly for guiding sound includes a chassis that provides a cavity configured to receive sound propagating in a forwards direction along a primary axis of the waveguide assembly; a fixed waveguide that is fixed with respect to the chassis and positioned on the primary axis of the waveguide assembly, wherein the fixed waveguide is spaced apart from the chassis and is configured to guide sound received by the cavity through at least one opening formed between the fixed waveguide element and the chassis; a moveable waveguide that is moveable with respect to the chassis between: a standby position in which the moveable waveguide is configured to obstruct the at least one opening and form a forward-facing surface of the waveguide assembly; an operational position in which the moveable waveguide is configured to allow sound to exit the cavity through the at least one opening.

Abstract: Provided is a speaker box and a mobile terminal. The speaker box is applied to the mobile terminal and includes a shell having a receiving space and a speaker unit received in the receiving space. The shell includes a bottom shell and a metal top plate covering the bottom shell and together defining the receiving space. The metal top plate includes a main body covering one end of the sidewall away from the bottom wall and a connector extending outwards from the main body. A positioning portion is provided in the connector. The housing extends toward the connector to form a heat stake supporting and fixing the connector. The connector is fixed to the housing after hot melting of the heat stake. A stable connection between the speaker box and the mobile terminal can be achieved and mounting is fast and firm.

Abstract: A method and system for a headset with internal gimbal, where the headset comprises a headband, a headband, and ear cups coupled to the headband, wherein each ear cup may be coupled to the headband utilizing an internal gimbal. The internal gimbal may comprise a tip that is wider than its base. The tip may be rounded. The headband may comprise headband endcaps at each end of the headband. A headband slide may be coupled to each headband endcap. The headband ear cups may be coupled to the headband via the headband slides. Each headband slide may be coupled to a headband endcap via a headband pivot. The headband pivot may provide rotational motion of the ear cups with respect to the headband. The force on ears of a user of the headset may be spread evenly by the internal gimbals.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for a portable speaker arranged in a vehicle. In one example, a system comprises a speaker configured to dock mechanically to a docking station in an area of a vehicle, wherein the speaker further comprises a removable battery.

Abstract: Embodiments are directed to an ear-worn electronic device configured to be worn by a wearer. The device comprises an enclosure configured to be supported at, by, in or on the wearer's ear. A processor is disposed in the enclosure. A speaker or a receiver is coupled to the processor. A radio frequency transceiver is disposed in the enclosure and coupled to the processor. An antenna is disposed in or on the enclosure. A magnetically coupled feed arrangement comprises a separable transformer. The separable transformer comprises a first coil coupled to the antenna and a second coil coupled to the transceiver, wherein the second coil is physically and electrically separated from the first coil. The feed arrangement is configured to feed the antenna via mutual inductance between the first and second coils.

Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a loudspeaker apparatus, including an earphone core housing configured to accommodate an earphone core; and a circuit housing including an accommodating body and a cover. The accommodating body may include a cavity with an opening at one end, and the cover may be disposed on the opening for sealing the cavity. The circuit housing may accommodate a control circuit. The control circuit may drive the earphone core to vibrate to generate sound. The loudspeaker apparatus may further include an ear hook configured to connect the earphone core housing and the circuit housing, and a button disposed at a button hole on the circuit housing. The button may move relative to the button hole to generate a control signal for the control circuit. The loudspeaker apparatus may further include an elastic pad disposed between the button and the button hole. The elastic pad may hinder a movement of the button toward the button hole.