Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for gathering and generating heart rate data to determine the user's current physical condition. On such system include a wearable device having a bio sensor that measures biometrics and a motion sensor that monitors activity. The system also includes a processor coupled to the bio sensor and the motion sensor, and a transitory computer-readable medium operatively coupled to the processor and storing instructions that, when executed, cause the processor to execute specific functions. The instructions are executed to cause the processor to generate biometric data when executed, cause the processor to execute specific functions.

Abstract: A wearable device and methods for using the same provided. In one embodiment, a wearable device includes an antenna disposed in a controller and/or a band. The antenna is an electrically conductive element with three connection points, defining three segments. With one of the connection points driven and the other two grounded, the antenna has characteristics of an inverted-F antenna along with a parasitic element between the two grounded points, parasitic element altering the antenna's directionality. In an embodiment, the antenna includes apertures through which portions of a shielded cable protrude to allow conductors in each cable portion to connect to the printed circuit board which is enclosed within the periphery of the antenna. The shields of the cable portions connect to a ground plane of the printed circuit board and both the shields and the ground plane of the printed circuit board act as a ground for the antenna.

Abstract: An earphone audio device includes a housing, a speaker component, and a step-styled tip wherein the tip comprises a mid-section and a leading-section, the leading section having a smaller radial profile than the mid-section, and the speaker component is at least partially disposed within the aperture formed by the interior wall of the mid-section. In some embodiments, the speaker component may be entirely disposed within the mid-section such that no part of the speaker component extends toward the housing of the earphone beyond the aperture formed by the mid-section.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for using earphones with biometric sensors to identify and present information regarding performance periods. Fatigue level associated with fatigue experienced in response to a stimulus and recovery from such fatigue may be determined based on heart rate variability (HRV) data and learned user characteristics. One or more cycles of fatigue and recovery can be identified as a fitness cycle(s), each fitness cycle encompassing a period of time beginning with the stimulus associated with the fitness-related activity and progressing through recovery from the fatigue experienced in response to the stimulus associated with the fitness-related activity. A performance period may be predicted based on a pre-determined fatigue/recovery level instance within a fitness cycle.

Abstract: A wearable device and methods for using the same provided. In one embodiment, a wearable device includes a pair of earphones with a controller and an expansion pack. The controller includes a first set of electrical contacts and a first set of modules. The expansion pack includes a second set of electrical contacts and a second set of modules. The controller is configured to electrically couple at least one module of the first set of modules to at least one module of the second set of modules when the controller is electrically coupled to the expansion pack. The expansion pack may further include a USB energy storage device to provide the earphones with an extended battery life when the expansion pack is coupled to the chargeable batteries of the controller.

Abstract: A wearable device and methods for using the same provided. In one embodiment, a wearable device includes an antenna disposed in a controller and/or a band. The antenna is an electrically conductive element with three connection points, defining three segments. With one of the connection points driven and the other two grounded, the antenna has characteristics of an inverted-F antenna along with a parasitic element between the two grounded points, parasitic element altering the antenna's directionality. In an embodiment, the antenna includes apertures through which portions of a shielded cable protrude to allow conductors in each cable portion to connect to the printed circuit board which is enclosed within the periphery of the antenna. The shields of the cable portions connect to a ground plane of the printed circuit board and both the shields and the ground plane of the printed circuit board act as a ground for the antenna.

Abstract: A method for watertight welding, and components formed using that welding method, wherein the welding method includes providing a first component half with a groove and a protruding ridge located therein, providing a second component half with a tenon shaped to match the profile of the groove, disposing the tenon inside the groove such that the tenon contacts the protruding ridge, applying an ultrasonic power source near the groove to melt the protruding ridge, and applying opposing vertical force to the first component half relative to the second component half, such that the protruding ridge wedges in a bonding seam between an outside surface of the tenon and an inside surface of the groove.

Abstract: An optimized cord clip configured to leverage the structural features of a user's clothing to more effectively secure an audio cord. Embodiment of the present disclosure include a coupling device that serves to securely connect the strap to an audio cord, the strap itself also being securely clasped onto another item. The coupling device prevents unnecessary cord slip by employing a snap-fitting feature that securely manages the audio cord. At the same time, the clasping mechanism provided by the unique configuration of the strap, pockets, and ferromagnetic metals enables the cord clip to resist rotational forces exerted on the cord clip when a user is engaged in a physical activity imposing such forces.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for gathering and generating heart rate data to determine the user's current physical condition. On such system include a wearable device having a bio sensor that measures biometrics and a motion sensor that monitors activity. The system also includes a processor coupled to the bio sensor and the motion sensor, and a transitory computer-readable medium operatively coupled to the processor and storing instructions that, when executed, cause the processor to execute specific functions. The instructions are executed to cause the processor to generate biometric data when executed, cause the processor to execute specific functions.

Abstract: A wearable device and methods for using the same provided. In one embodiment, a wearable device includes an antenna configured as part of earphones, a controller and/or a band. The antenna may be an electrically conductive layer and may be enclosed within the same printed circuit board (PCB) as other components such as processor, transceiver, and/or battery.

Abstract: A wearable device and methods for using the same provided. In one embodiment, a wearable device includes a pair of earphones with a controller and an expansion pack. The controller includes a first set of electrical contacts and a first set of modules. The expansion pack includes a second set of electrical contacts and a second set of modules. The controller is configured to electrically couple at least one module of the first set of modules to at least one module of the second set of modules when the controller is electrically coupled to the expansion pack. The expansion pack may further include a USB energy storage device to provide the earphones with an extended battery life when the expansion pack is coupled to the chargeable batteries of the controller.

Abstract: An earphone audio device includes a housing, a speaker component, and a step-styled tip wherein the tip comprises a mid-section and a leading-section, the leading section having a smaller radial profile than the mid-section, and the speaker component is at least partially disposed within the aperture formed by the interior wall of the mid-section. In some embodiments, the speaker component may be entirely disposed within the mid-section such that no part of the speaker component extends toward the housing of the earphone beyond the aperture formed by the mid-section.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for providing a user a training load schedule for peak performance using earphones with biometric sensors. In one embodiment, the system includes earphones, including: speakers; a processor; a heartrate sensor electrically coupled to the processor; and a motion sensor electrically coupled to the processor. In this embodiment, the system also includes a memory coupled to a processor and having instructions stored that, when executed by the processor: display on a display an initial load schedule stored in a memory to the user; calculate a fatigue level of the user based on signals generated by the heartrate sensor; modify the initial load schedule based on the calculated fatigue level to create a dynamic load schedule for the user; and display on the display the dynamic load schedule to the user.

Abstract: An optimized cord clip configured to leverage the structural features of a user's clothing to more effectively secure an audio cord. Embodiment of the present disclosure include a coupling device that serves to securely connect the strap to an audio cord, the strap itself also being securely clasped onto another item. The coupling device prevents unnecessary cord slip by employing a snap-fitting feature that securely manages the audio cord. At the same time, the clasping mechanism provided by the unique configuration of the strap, pockets, and ferromagnetic metals enables the cord clip to resist rotational forces exerted on the cord clip when a user is engaged in a physical activity imposing such forces.