Abstract: A method for manufacturing a phase mask and a lens-less camera module comprises the steps of: obtaining a replica mold on which an inverted phase shift pattern is formed in which a phase shift pattern of a master phase mask spaced apart from an image sensor is inverted; calculating a thickness of a phase mask disposed on the image sensor replacing the master phase mask; arranging a photocurable material for implementing the phase mask on the image sensor to a calculated thickness, placing the replica mold on an upper surface of the photocurable material, and then curing the photocurable material; and removing the replica mold from the top of the phase mask, so that the focal distance change or parallel movement does not occur depending on the position of the phase mask.

Abstract: A portable stereoscopic image capturing camera of the present invention comprises: a case including an opening; a plurality of lenses disposed in a line at a first interval within the case; and a driving module for rotating each of the lenses, wherein the driving module includes a rotating body combined with the lens to rotate the lens, and rotates each of the lenses toward a subject to form a projection intersection point.

Abstract: An image pickup unit includes: an image pickup substrate; a first wiring plate bonded to the image pickup substrate; and a second wiring plate having a fifth principal surface, a sixth principal surface, and a second side surface, a fifth electrode on the fifth principal surface and a sixth electrode on the second side surface being bonded to a fourth electrode on the fourth principal surface of the first wiring plate by using solder, the sixth electrode being extended from the fifth electrode. A first conductor block is embedded in the second wiring plate, an exposed surface of the first conductor block on the fifth principal surface being the fifth electrode, an exposed surface of the first conductor block on the second side surface being the sixth electrode. The solder bonding the fourth and sixth electrodes forms a fillet.

Abstract: A captured image acquisition unit acquires a captured image showing work equipment from a camera provided at a work machine. A blade edge shadow generation unit generates a blade edge shadow obtained by projecting a blade edge of the work equipment on a projection surface toward a vertical direction. A display image generation unit generates a display image obtained by superimposing the captured image, the blade edge shadow, a left line, and a right line. The left line passes through a left end of the blade edge shadow and extends in a front-and-rear direction of the work equipment along the projection surface. The right line passes through a right end of the blade edge shadow and extends in the front-and-rear direction of the work equipment along the projection surface. A display control unit outputs a display signal for displaying the display image.

Abstract: The present embodiment relates to a camera device comprising a printed circuit board, a gyro sensor, and a first lens driving device, wherein the first lens driving device includes a cover member, a bobbin, a magnet, a coil and a substrate, the gyro sensor is arranged to be closest to a first lateral plate from among first to fourth lateral plates of the cover member, the substrate includes a first terminal unit and a plurality of terminals, which are arranged at the first terminal unit and are electrically connected to the printed circuit board, and the first terminal unit of the substrate is arranged at a location corresponding to the first lateral plate of the cover member.

Abstract: A computing device includes a display panel having a first end and a second end, a sensor, and a processing circuitry. The display panel includes a matrix of pixels and defines an aperture surrounded by pixels of the matrix of pixels but that does not include pixels of the matrix of pixels. A length of the aperture parallel to an axis connecting the first end and the second end is greater than a length of the aperture perpendicular to the axis. The sensor is configured to capture light that passes through the aperture. The processing circuitry, disposed proximal to the second end, is configured to output control signals to pixels of the matrix of pixels.

Abstract: The present invention refers to a computer-implemented method for event- based imaging at least one specimen to record only structures of interest as events, the method comprising: providing an automated image capturing device coupled with a specimen holder, a controller coupled with the image capturing device, at least one processor in an operative conjunction with the controller, and a computer- readable medium comprising instructions that, when executed by the at least one processor, cause the controller and/or the at least one processor to: a) acquire (102), by the image capturing device, at least one initial image of the at least one specimen (100) carried by the specimen holder, b) search (103) the at least one initial image for structures of interest, using an image processing algorithm, C) upon detection of one or more structures of interest, control an imaging capturing software of the image capturing device to acquire (104) at least one main image of the detected structures of interest, respectively

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for determining faces and bodies of people in an image by adaptively scaling images and by iteratively using a deep neural network for inferencing. A camera captures an image including faces and bodies of people. A face/body determiner determines faces and bodies of people appearing in the image by resizing the image into a predetermined pixel dimension as input to the deep neural network. A region cropper determines a crop region associated with a low level of confidence in detecting faces and bodies that are too small to determine with an acceptable level of confidence. The region cropper resizes the crop region into the predetermined pixel dimension as input to the deep neural network. The face and body determiner determines other faces and bodies appearing in the resized crop region. An aggregator aggregates locations of the determined faces and bodies in the image.

Abstract: Proposed are a photographing information management method and a worker terminal in which a program for executing the photographing information management method is installed. The method is implemented by a worker terminal through the processes of: outputting a drawing image of a photographing space, which is a space where a worker photographs, on a screen of the worker terminal; receiving an input of photographing point selection information, which is selection information of the worker on a point corresponding to the current location of the worker in the photographing space, on the drawing image of the photographing space output on the screen of the worker terminal; and storing the photographing point selection information and photographing direction information at the current location of the worker in association with a photographing image at the current location of the worker.

Abstract: An electronic apparatus includes a step of controlling first processing for setting a tracking start position at a tracking position immediately before and second processing for setting the tracking start position at a predetermined tracking start position. The electronic apparatus switches and performs the first processing and the second processing depending on a state when the tracking is stopped.

Abstract: Provided are a camera capable of preventing an erroneous operation with a compact configuration and has high operability, a setting method of the camera, and a setting program of the camera. A change in a setting value by the operation dial is switched between valid and invalid, and an operation by the operation dial becomes possible only in a case where the change in the setting value is valid. A setting value of an item to be set by the operation dial is displayed on a dial display provided on the operation dial.

Abstract: An imaging apparatus includes: a first display panel unit for executing display toward a user side; a second display panel unit for executing display toward a subject side; an imaging processing unit for subjecting incident light from the subject side to photoelectric conversion to obtain a captured image signal; a recording processing unit for executing a recording process to a recording medium regarding the captured image signal obtained at the imaging processing unit; and a control unit for controlling the display states of the first display panel unit and the second display panel unit for each of a plurality of various types of operation periods changing along with the operation of the imaging processing unit or the recording processing unit, and executing display control wherein the first display panel unit and the second display panel unit can have different display content during at least a single operation period.

Abstract: An electronic apparatus including camera units that capture images with different angles of view includes a first acquisition unit that acquires live-view images by starting imaging processing using the camera units, a setting unit that sets cut-out ranges for the respective live-view images, a display control unit that displays first cut-out images generated by performing cut-out processing on the respective live-view images based on the cut-out ranges, a selection unit that selects one of the first cut-out images, an identification unit that identifies the camera unit corresponding to the selected first cut-out image, a second acquisition unit that acquires a captured image by performing imaging processing using the identified camera unit, and a recording control unit that records, in a recording medium, a second cut-out image generated by performing cut-out processing on the captured image based on the cut-out range corresponding to the selected first cut-out image.

Abstract: Acquisition of a three-dimensional shape of an object by a user is efficiently supported. There is provided an information processing device including a control unit that controls presentation of feedback related to arrangement of a plurality of mirror surfaces arranged around an object to be imaged and used for acquiring a three-dimensional shape of the object. Furthermore, there is provided an information processing method including controlling, by a processor, presentation of feedback related to arrangement of a plurality of mirror surfaces arranged around an object to be imaged and used for acquiring a three-dimensional shape of the object.

Abstract: A remote control device is a remote control device for an operator to remotely control a real machine, and includes: a limitation unit that sets a movable range of the real machine on the basis of limitation information from the operator; a control unit that generates first command information that is input information for operating the real machine on the basis of control information from the operator and the movable range; and a video display unit that displays a real machine video that is a video of the real machine and a movable information video that is a video of the movable range corresponding to the real machine.

Abstract: A lens device is provided that outputs an action state of a lens while utilizing a multi-purpose communication interface capable of connecting a large number of camera devices. The lens device includes: a lens mechanism that is built into a lens main body and forms the optical image; a drive control unit that is built into the lens main body and drive-controls the lens mechanism; a control unit that includes a microcomputer and outputs a drive control signal to the drive control unit; a first connection unit that forms a first communication interface capable of having input/output communication with the control unit, and is capable of connecting to a network; and a second connection unit that includes a second communication interface capable of outputting a signal from the control unit.

Abstract: A dual-aperture camera comprising a first camera having a first sensor and a first image signal processor (ISP), the first camera operative to output a first stream of frames, a second camera having a second sensor and a second ISP, the second camera operative to output a second stream of frames, and a synchronization and operation control module configurable to control operation of one camera in a fully operational mode and operation of the other camera in a partially operational mode and to output an output of the fully operational camera as a dual-aperture camera output, whereby the partially operational mode of the other camera reduces a dual-aperture camera the power consumption in comparison with a full operational mode of the other camera.

Abstract: An image pickup apparatus includes an image sensor, a memory device, and a processor. The image sensor includes first pixels and second pixels that are arranged two-dimensionally and that respectively receive visible light and invisible light entering through an image pickup optical system. Each of the first pixels and the second pixels has photoelectric conversion elements that receive light beams passing through different pupil areas of the image pickup optical system. The memory device stores instructions. The processor executes the instructions to detect focus detection results from signals output from the first pixels and signals output from the second pixels, determine a lens position of the image pickup optical system based on the focus detection results, and determine an exposure condition of a time of image pickup with the image sensor according to the focus detection results.

Abstract: An apparatus includes one or more processors, and a memory storing instructions which, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the apparatus to function as an image acquisition unit configured to acquire a captured image, a parameter acquisition unit configured to acquire a parameter recorded when the image is captured, a determination unit configured to determine a target area in the image using the parameter corresponding to the image, an evaluation value calculation unit configured to calculate one or more evaluation values from the target area based on a number of the target areas and a size of the target area, a representative evaluation value calculation unit configured to calculate a representative evaluation value from the evaluation value, and a distance information calculation unit configured to calculate distance information about a distance to a subject in the image based on the representative evaluation value.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides systems and methods that use and/or generate image files according to a novel microvideo image format. For example, a microvideo can be a file that contains both a still image and a brief video. The microvideo can include multiple tracks, such as, for example, a separate video track, audio track, and/or one or more metadata tracks. As one example track, the microvideo can include a motion data track that stores motion data that can be used (e.g., at file runtime) to stabilize the video frames. A microvideo generation system included in an image capture device can determine a trimming of the video on-the-fly as the image capture device captures the microvideo.

Abstract: A lens apparatus comprises a second lens holding frame configured to hold a second lens unit, two shaft members configured to hold the second lens holding frame movably along an optical axis, a lens driving unit configured to drive the second lens holding frame along the optical axis, a shake correction unit configured to move a shake correction unit in a plane orthogonal to the optical axis, and a main base configured to hold the lens driving unit and the shake correction unit, wherein at least one of the two shaft members is disposed on an outer side of the shake correction unit when viewed in an optical axis direction, and wherein the shake correction unit and the two shaft members are disposed to always overlap each other in the optical axis direction.

Abstract: A control apparatus is configured to control, based on a shake amount, driving of a first image stabilizing unit that moves a correction optical system and a second image stabilizing unit that moves an image sensor. The control apparatus acquires first and second information about an image blur residue relative to a moving amount of the correction optical system and the image sensor, respectively, and third and fourth information about a maximum image stabilizable amount of the first and second image stabilizing units, respectively, and a setting unit configured to set a correction ratio between the first image stabilizing unit and the second image stabilizing unit to a first ratio based on the first and second information, and a second ratio based on the third and fourth information, and switches the correction ratio according to the shake amount.

Abstract: A camera device including a mover including a first magnet; a lens; a stator including a first coil; a first substrate; a second substrate movably disposed on the first substrate; an image sensor disposed on the second substrate; a second coil disposed on the first substrate; and a second magnet disposed on the second substrate and facing the second coil is provided. The second substrate includes a coupling part coupled to the image sensor, and an extension part extending outwardly from the coupling part so that at least a portion thereof overlaps with the first substrate in the optical axis direction, and the camera device further includes a ball disposed between the first substrate and the extension part of the second substrate.

Abstract: A display device includes a display module and a camera module. The camera module includes a first housing, a second housing and a camera unit. The first housing is movably disposed on the display module. The second housing is separably connected to the first housing. The camera unit is disposed on the second housing. The second housing is able to move with the first housing in relative to the display module, such that the camera unit is exposed from the display module or hidden in the display module. When the second housing is separated from the first housing, the second housing is able to rotate in relative to the first housing, so as to adjust an orientation of the camera unit.

Abstract: An image capturing apparatus comprises: an image capturing unit including an imaging optical system and an image sensor; a rotation driving unit configured to drive the image capturing unit in a pan direction and/or tilt direction; a shift driving unit configured to drive at least one of the imaging optical system and the image sensor within a plane parallel to an imaging plane; and a synchronous control unit configured to synchronize a rotation driving of the image capturing unit and a shift driving of at least one of the imaging optical system and the image sensor so as not to change an imaging range of the image capturing unit during performing a correction on distortion of an object in a captured image captured by the image capturing unit.

Abstract: An information processing system includes circuitry to detect one or more targets preset in a detection setting from a wide-angle image captured by an image-capturing device. In a case where a plurality of targets is detected from the wide-angle image, the circuitry generates a first image including the plurality of targets; and controls a communication terminal to display the first image.

Abstract: With the assistance of a cloud server, a user device is operative to adjust and optimize lighting of a video of a participant in a virtual meeting with use of a selected display configuration. The selected display configuration may be a selected from one of a plurality of display configurations (e.g., a user display, a plurality of displays connected at the user device, the user display and an alternate display of a laptop or a tablet, etc.). The user device may receive, from the cloud server, baseline lighting setting parameters associated with the selected display configuration. The user device may apply the baseline lighting setting parameters to one or more displays of the selected display configuration. Using the baseline lighting setting parameters as a baseline, the user device may automatically adjust a brightness and/or color pixels of the one or more displays of the selected display configuration.

Abstract: There is provided a system for imaging of a scene, comprising: at least one short wave infrared (SWIR) illumination element that generates SWIR illumination at a SWIR wavelength range, at least one filter that filters out electromagnetic radiation at wavelengths which are mostly non-absorbed by water vapor in air depicted in the scene, and at least one SWIR sensor that captures the SWIR illumination of the SWIR wavelength range which is passed by the at least one filter and generates at least one SWIR image of the scene.

Abstract: A method of multi-sensor white balance synchronization, and an electronic device using the same, including sensing a same scene by a plurality of sensors of an imaging system to obtain and provide outputs of the plurality of sensors; obtaining color information of the plurality of sensors and color statistical information of the plurality of sensors from the outputs of the plurality of sensors; merging the color information of the plurality of sensors based on the color statistical information of the plurality of sensors, to obtain global color information; calculating white balance gain coefficients of each of the plurality of sensors using the global color information; and generating an image having adjusted white balance based on the outputs of the plurality of sensors and the white balance gain coefficients.

Abstract: There is provided a computer implemented method of computing a location of an object, comprising: accessing a wide field of view (wFOV) image captured by a wFOV image sensor located relative to an object, analyzing the wFOV image to identify a predefined feature, wherein the predefined feature indicates a low accuracy location of the object, capturing a high resolution image by a high resolution image sensor located relative to the object, the high resolution image depicting the predefined feature, and computing a high accuracy of location of the object according to an analysis of the predefined feature and according to a correlation between a location and orientation of the wFOV image sensor and the high resolution image sensor.

Abstract: A chiral light-field optical imaging camera incorporating an array of photonic spin-multiplexed bifocal metalenses. Combined with a novel deep learning-based neural network reconstruction algorithm, the system provides distinct aberration-free photographic capabilities, including the ability to achieve a polarization controllable extremely large depth-of-field optical imaging across a range of distances within a range covering at least five orders of magnitude in absence of moving a part of the camera and based on a single exposure of an optical detector while maintaining high spatial lateral resolution.

Abstract: An imaging device includes a photoelectric conversion layer, a counter electrode, a first electrode, a second electrode, a first transfer gate, a second transfer gate, a first amplification transistor, and a second amplification transistor. The first transistor outputs a signal corresponding to the potential of the first gate in a first readout period in which the first transfer gate suppresses transfer of signal charges. The first readout period includes a first period in which the second transfer gate allows transfer of signal charges. The second transistor outputs a signal corresponding to the potential of the second gate in a second readout period in which the second transfer gate suppresses transfer of signal charges. The second readout period includes a second period in which the first transfer gate allows transfer of signal charges.

Abstract: An image sensor includes: a first readout circuit that reads out a first signal, being generated by an electric charge resulting from a photoelectric conversion, to a first signal line; a first holding circuit that holds a voltage based on an electric current from a power supply circuit; and a first electric current source that supplies the first signal line with an electric current generated by the voltage held in the first holding circuit, wherein: the first holding circuit holds the voltage based on the electric current from the power supply circuit when the first signal is not read out to the first signal line by the first readout circuit.

Abstract: A method for increasing a dynamic range of a dual-pixel image sensor is described. The method includes detecting an intensity level of a full pixel from a plurality of pixels of an optical sensor, one or more full pixels of the plurality of pixels includes at least two sub-pixels, detecting an intensity level of one or more sub-pixels, detecting that the intensity level of the full pixel of the optical sensor has reached a saturation level of the full pixel, and in response to detecting that the intensity level of the full pixel of the optical sensor has reached the saturation level of the full pixel, computing an extrapolated intensity level of the full pixel based on the intensity level of the one or more sub-pixels.

Abstract: A processor may be configured to receive an image having lens distortion from a camera module and may determine one or more configuration settings from the image based on the lens distortion. In some examples, the processor may perform lens distortion correction on the image prior to determining the one or more configuration settings. In other examples, the processor may determine configuration settings based on distorted grid cells of the image having lens distortion, wherein the distorted grid cells are defined by the lens distortion. In other examples, the processor may determine initial configuration statistics values from the image having the lens distortion and then adjust the initial configuration statistics values based on the lens distortion.

Abstract: Provided are methods for optical metrologies in repeatable qualitative analyses of flare and ghost artifacts in camera optical systems, which can include receiving a first image of a light array captured by a camera, analyzing, using at least one data processor, the first image to detect a first light artifact, receiving a second image of the light array, captured by a camera, in which a first light source in the light array is turned off, and in response to determining that the first light artifact is absent from the second image, determining, using the at least one data processor and based on a position and/or an intensity of the first light source, a first adjustment for the camera. Systems and computer program products are also provided.

Abstract: A system for dark current compensation in SPAD imagery is configurable to capture an image frame with the SPAD array and generate a temporally filtered image by performing a temporal filtering operation using the image frame and at least one preceding image frame. The at least one preceding image frame is captured by the SPAD array at a timepoint that temporally precedes a timepoint associated with the image frame. The system is also configurable to obtain a dark current image frame. The dark current image frame includes data indicating one or more SPAD pixels of the plurality of SPAD pixels that detect an avalanche event without detecting a corresponding photon. The system is also configurable to generate a dark current compensated image by performing a subtraction operation on the temporally filtered image or the image frame based on the dark current image frame.

Abstract: Embodiments of this application provide a pixel circuit, an image sensor, a camera module, and an electronic device, and belong to the field of image processing technologies. The pixel circuit includes: a photoelectric conversion device, a charge memory, a first transmission transistor, a second transmission transistor, and an exposure control signal memory.

Abstract: A photoelectric conversion device includes a pixel region in which unit pixels each including a photoelectric conversion unit are arranged to form rows and columns, output lines arranged at least two in each column and each connected to the unit pixel of the corresponding column, column circuits provided corresponding to each of the output lines, and a control circuit configured to control connections between the output lines and the column circuits. The control circuit is configured to connect a first output line to a corresponding first column circuit and disconnect a second output line arranged in the same column as the first output line from a corresponding second column circuit when no pixel signal is output to the second output line at a timing when a pixel signal is output to the first output line.

Abstract: An earmuff module of a headphone includes a back cover, a sound-receiving hole, a microphone assembly, and an earmuff. The back cover includes a peripheral side wall. The sound-receiving hole is formed on the peripheral side wall of the back cover and penetrates through the peripheral side wall. The microphone assembly is disposed on an inner surface of the peripheral side wall and corresponds to the sound-receiving hole, and is acoustically connected with the sound-receiving hole. The earmuff is detachably assembled on the back cover, and the earmuff includes a foam and a wrapping cover. The wrapping cover includes an extension part and a covering part. The covering part covers the foam. The extension part extends from one end of the covering part to an outer surface of the peripheral side wall and covers the sound-receiving hole. The microphone assembly is located within a range covered by the extension part.

Abstract: An earbud, including a housing, a speaker assembly, and a partition, is provided. The housing includes a sound outlet hole and a sound tuning hole, wherein the sound outlet hole is in acoustic communication with an ear canal of a human ear but does not contact the ear canal. The speaker assembly is disposed in the housing to separate a space in the housing into a front cavity and a rear cavity. The partition is disposed in the front cavity of the housing to divide the front cavity into a first area close to the speaker assembly and a second area away from the speaker assembly. The partition is between the first area and the second area, and the partition has a thickness and includes multiple first through holes, wherein the first through holes pass through the partition to connect the first area with the second area.

Abstract: Systems and processes for user identification using headphones associated with a first device are provided. For example, first movement information corresponding to movement of a second electronic device is detected. Second movement information corresponding to movement of a third electronic device is detected. A similarity score is determined based on the first movement information and the second movement information. In accordance with a determination that the similarity score is above a threshold similarity score, a user is identified as an authorized user of the first electronic device and the second electronic device. Based on the identification, an output is provided to the second electronic device.

Abstract: In an embodiment, an earphone having a solid earphone body is provided. A first mounting recess is formed in a first end of the earphone body. A first acoustic driver is disposed in the first mounting recess. At least a first sound bore is formed in the solid earphone body. The at least a first sound bore fluidly communicates with the first mounting recess and a first exit port formed at a second end of the earphone body. The second end of the earphone body is configured to be placed in an ear canal of a user. The earphone can be fabricated by a method that includes defining negative spaces for the first acoustic driver and the at least a first sound bore in a virtual model of the earphone body.

Abstract: A wireless power transfer system is provided for mobile charging of one or more in-use earphones. The wireless power transfer system includes a wireless power transfer antenna configured for coupling with an antenna of a wireless receiver system within each earphone while the earphone is in the ear of a user. An input power source is linked to the wireless transmission system, and a retention mechanism maintains the wireless transmission system in a coupled relationship with the wireless receiver system of the earphone while the earphone is in the ear of the user.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a charging kit for charging one or more rechargeable hearing devices being configured to be worn by a user. The charging kit comprises a base charger being configured to receive a first model specific insert, the base charger comprising a transmitter charging element, where the first model specific insert is adapted to removably receive at least a first model specific hearing device of the one or more hearing devices, the first model specific hearing device comprising a first receiver charging element. The transmitter charging element is arranged in the base charger on an adjustable support.

Abstract: A remote controller for a sound delivery system such as hearing aids and headsets is shown and described. The remote controller has control buttons corresponding to control functions of the sound delivery system, a signal generator, a signal transmitter, and a power supply. The sound delivery system is worn on the head or ears, and includes speakers, sounding controlling elements, a signal receiver for communication with the remote controller, a power supply, and audible and/or visible beacons for implementing a locator function if misplaced or lost. The remote controller may be a stand alone, dedicated component physically separate from the sound delivery system, or alternatively, may be implemented as an application downloadable to a cellular telephone. The application causes manual controls corresponding to those of a hearing aid or stereophonic controls to appear on a screen of the cellular telephone.

Abstract: An output device that includes a housing, a first speaker driver that is integrated within the housing at a first location and is arranged to project sound into an ambient environment in a first direction, and a second speaker driver that is integrated within the housing at a second location that is different than the first location and is arranged to project sound into the ambient environment, where the first and second speaker drivers are integrated within the housing and share a common back volume within the housing.

Abstract: An adapter, which can be releasably connected to an earphone and assists in the fastening of the earphone to a human ear, without impairing the sound output of the earphone. In order to fasten the adapter to the earphone, a shell-type part of the adapter encompasses a volume region of the earphone, the shell-type part being in planar contact with the earphone under pressure, the compressive force being caused predominantly by elastic bending deformation of the shell-type part as a result of the contact with the earphone.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a speaker device. The speaker device may include a core housing, a circuit housing, an ear hook, and a housing sheath. The core housing may be configured to accommodate an earphone core. The circuit housing may be configured to accommodate a control circuit or a battery. The control circuit or the battery may be configured to drive the earphone core to vibrate to produce sound. The ear hook may be configured to connect the core housing with the circuit housing. The housing sheath may at least partially cover the circuit housing and the ear hook. The housing sheath may include waterproof material. The waterproof effect of a speaker device may be improved through sealed connections between various components of the speaker device in this the present disclosure.

Abstract: A headphone system includes an audio output device, an ear pad coupled to a first side of the audio output device, and an inflatable pouch coupled to a second side of the audio output device. In some embodiments, the inflatable pouch inflates in at least a direction away from the second side of the audio output device.