Abstract: An electronic device is provided to detect a connection of a first wireless audio device and a second wireless audio device, identify whether a wearer of the first wireless audio device and a wearer of the second wireless audio device are different, based on a first sensor signal received from the first wireless audio device and a second sensor signal received from the second wireless audio device, execute an audio sharing mode, based on the wearer of the first wireless audio device and the wearer of the second wireless audio device being different, control configuration information about the first and the second wireless audio device that are related to a function of the audio sharing mode, and transmit audio data according to the audio sharing mode to the first wireless audio device and the second wireless audio device, based on the configuration information.

Abstract: Disclosed is a sound-producing device, comprising: a housing having an accommodating room where a magnetic circuit system is installed; a voice coil including a bobbin and a voice coil body; a conductive member having a first connecting part fixed to the voice coil, a second connecting part fixed to the housing, and an elastic part located between the two connecting parts; the conductive member is combined on the voice coil body, the magnetic circuit system is provided with an avoidance part corresponding to the conductive member; the voice coil is provided with an inner conduction structure, the housing is provided with an outer conduction structure that is in electrical conduction with an external circuit; and upon being electrically connected with the inner conduction structure, the first connecting part passes through the avoidance part and extends to the housing, and is electrically connected with the outer conduction structure.

Abstract: The present invention provides an acoustic device including a frame, a vibration system and a magnetic system. The vibration system includes a diaphragm, a voice coil assembly, and a support assembly. The support assembly includes a flexible circuit board and a support membrane. The flexible circuit board includes a first fixing end secured to the frame, a second fixing end secured to the voice coil assembly, a connecting portion, and a soldering pad. The voice coil assembly includes a first voice coil and a second voice coil. The first voice coil includes a first leading wire. The first leading wire has a first extension part extending from a surface of the first voice coil, a second extension part bending and extending from the first extension part along an outer surface of the second voice coil, and a soldering part welding to the soldering pad.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a sound absorption material including an organic frame material; a binder; a thickener; and a plurality of sound absorption grains attached to the organic frame material via the binder, having a grain size in a range of 10-100 ?m. The stability and the sound absorption performance of the sound absorption material have been effectively improved.

Abstract: A system for mounting an electronic device includes a socket and a stand, the stand having a ball portion. The socket and the ball portion include first magnetic material to hold the socket and the ball portion together in a position selected by a user, the socket further including a magnetic array, the magnetic array having magnetism to hold an electronic device to the socket. In one alternative, the first magnetic material is separate from the magnetic array.

Abstract: A sound enhancing device for improving voice reception of a smartphone microphone is attachable to the rear surface of a smartphone opposite the surface of the smartphone having a display. The device has a deflector in a sliding engagement within a cavity of a housing moveable between a stowed position and a deployed position. A reflective curved area positioned on a first surface of the deflector captures and reflects sound waves from the voice of a user toward a microphone of the smartphone.

Abstract: A retainer for a mobile device is disclosed. The retainer may have a base defined by an open-sided resilient wall, which is capable of flexible and removable engagement to an internal surface of a container insert. An arm may extend vertically upward from the base and may support a holder. The holder may be positioned over the base. The holder may have a bottom wall, a front wall extending upwardly from the bottom wall, a rear wall extending upwardly from the bottom wall opposite of the front wall, and opposite side walls extending upwardly from the bottom wall and interconnecting the front wall and the rear wall, wherein the rear wall has a height lesser than a height of the front wall. The bottom wall, the front wall, the rear wall, and the opposite sidewalls defining a space configured to receive and retain the mobile device.

Abstract: A disinfectant transmissive material incorporated into a case for a mobile device or a supporting surface of a disinfecting charger to enable disinfection of hard to reach areas. The case can be self-disinfecting. The disinfecting charger can have monitoring and safety systems that detect proximity and provide user feedback on safety, disinfection, and charge status along with automatic interlocks to protect the user from overexposure to disinfectant.

Abstract: Implemented is a hearing aid charging case that can charge hearing aids without a user having to toggle or figure out any small buttons or switches. The charging case utilizes wireless charging technology and an internal power bank, which provides the electrical current from which the power bank charges the hearing aids. The charging case comes with a protective layer inside of the upper case that provides delicate support to the hearing aids when charging. The hearing aids rest on charging pads positioned inside the lower case to receive a charge from the power bank. Each charging pad is connected to a respective indicator light informing the user of each hearing aid's charging status, such as fully charged or still charging. An outer indicator light positioned on the outside of the charging case can inform the user of the charge state of the power bank.

Abstract: A bone conduction device configured to couple to an abutment of an anchor system anchored to a recipient's skull. The bone conduction device includes a vibrating electromagnetic actuator configured to vibrate in response to sound signals received by the bone conduction device, and a coupling apparatus configured to attach the bone conduction device to the abutment so as to impart to the recipient's skull vibrations generated by the vibrating electromagnetic actuator. The vibrating electromagnetic actuator includes a bobbin assembly and a counterweight assembly. Two axial air gaps are located between the bobbin assembly and the counterweight assembly and two radial air gaps are located between the bobbin assembly and the counterweight assembly. No substantial amount of the dynamic magnetic flux passes through the radial air gaps.

Abstract: A method of operating a movable support for orienting and positioning a portable computing device in a vehicle includes supporting the portable computing device with the movable support, and receiving status data based on a status of the vehicle with a controller. The method also includes determining a target orientation of the portable computing device based on the status data with the controller, the target orientation including one of a portrait screen orientation and a landscape screen orientation, and determining a target angular position of the portable computing device based on the status data, the target angular position including one of a driver-oriented position and a passenger-oriented position. The method further includes using the controller to move the movable support to position the portable computing device in the target orientation and the target angular position.

Abstract: A MEMS device includes a package for providing an inner volume, a MEMS microphone arranged in the inner volume, a sound port through the package to the inner volume, and a passive acoustic attenuation filter acoustically coupled to the sound port.

Abstract: An angle adjustment mechanism capable of achieving stable quality is provided. An angle adjustment mechanism (10) includes a base member (20), a support member (40) that supports the base member (20) from below, a mount member (30) having a rotation shaft (16) rotatably connecting the base member (20), and a suppression member (50). The support member (40) moves up and down in conjunction with a rotation operation of the base member (20). The suppression member (50) is formed of an elastic material and attached to the mount member (30), and suppresses up-and-down movement of the support member (40) by frictional force. The suppression member (50) is provided with a hole (52) into which a part of the support member is inserted and slides, and frictional force is generated between the suppression member (50) and the support member (40) in the hole (52).

Abstract: A case for a handheld electronic device includes one or more shell portions, a plurality of magnets, an opening through a rear exterior wall of the one or more shell portions, and an alignment magnet. The one or more shell portions can be configured to interlock and encase the handheld electronic device. The plurality of magnets can be positioned on or within the rear exterior wall. The opening can comprise a plurality of radial tabs and be configured to interlock with an interlocking device. The alignment magnet can be oriented radially relative to the plurality of magnets.

Abstract: Provided is an acoustic reproduction system capable of setting a sound image localization service area at an arbitrary position even in a case where a sound production direction of a directional sound cannot be changed. An acoustic reproduction system according to the present technology includes a sound producing device that emits a directional sound and a sound reflector positioned between a viewer and a viewing target by the viewer and having a sound reflecting surface that reflects the directional sound emitted by the sound producing device.

Abstract: Disclosed is an electronic device including a structure that stably supports a flexible printed circuit board on which a microphone module is disposed inside the electronic device, thereby improving the sealing between the microphone module and the camera housing.

Abstract: A device with a microphone and a condensation collection apparatus to prevent migration of condensation to the microphone is provided. The device comprises a microphone; a board having an acoustic port therethrough, the microphone positioned to accept sound through the acoustic port; a moisture-resistant, acoustically transparent membrane over the acoustic port; an outer membrane that receives the sound for the microphone, the outer membrane being non-permeable to at least moisture; and a condensation collection apparatus between the outer membrane and the acoustically transparent membrane. The condensation collection apparatus comprises: an aperture through which the sound from the outer membrane passes; and one or more condensation collection features, at an outer-membrane facing side of the condensation collection apparatus, configured to: collect condensation that migrates from an inner side of the outer membrane; and prevent migration of the condensation, that is collected, through the aperture.

Abstract: Aspects of the subject technology relate to liquid-resistant microphone modules for electronic devices. A microphone module may include a non-porous membrane that seals the front volume of the microphone module from the external environment of the electronic device. The microphone module may also include a substrate having an opening that allows airflow between the front volume and an interior cavity within the housing of the electronic device. In various implementations, an inductive vent and/or a resistive vent may be provided over the opening in the substrate.

Abstract: An electrostatic-type transducer (1) includes: an insulator sheet (11) formed of an elastomer; a plurality of first electrode sheets (12, 13, 14) which is arranged on a front surface side of the insulator sheet (11), adhered to the insulator sheet (11) by fusion of the insulator sheet (11), and arranged with a distance from each other in the surface direction of the insulator sheet (11); and one second electrode sheet (15) which is disposed on the back surface side of the insulator sheet (11) and adhered to the insulator sheet (11) by fusion of the insulator sheet (11), and in which portions facing the plurality of first electrode sheets (12, 13, 14) and portions facing each region between the adjacent first electrode sheets (12, 13, 14) in the surface direction are formed integrally.

Abstract: The technology disclosed herein attaches to a communications handset cradle to improve accessibility. In a particular embodiment, an apparatus includes a connector for affixing the apparatus to a telephone handset cradle. The apparatus also includes a bottom face with a first sidewall and a second sidewall extending from the bottom face. A distance between the first sidewall and the second sidewall tapers towards the cradle.