Monaural headset with two earphones

    公开(公告)号:US11601741B1

    公开(公告)日:2023-03-07

    申请号:US17507444

    申请日:2021-10-21

    申请人: Plantronics, Inc.

    IPC分类号: H04R25/00 H04R1/10 H04R1/34

    摘要: Improved monaural headsets are provided. In some embodiments, a monaural headset includes: a first earphone with a speaker to provide output audio to a user; a second earphone without a speaker to provide output audio to the user; and a headband, connected to the first earphone and the second earphone; wherein the second earphone includes at least one vent opening, which vent opening during use provides an acoustic path between an environment of the user, wearing the headset, and the user's ear.

    HYBRID NOISE SUPPRESSION FOR COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS

    公开(公告)号:US20230015161A1

    公开(公告)日:2023-01-19

    申请号:US17942243

    申请日:2022-09-12

    申请人: Plantronics, Inc.

    IPC分类号: G10K11/00

    摘要: A method for hybrid noise suppression includes receiving a processed audio signal from an audio device. The processed audio signal results from a partial audio processing performed on a noisy audio input signal. The method further includes predicting a noise suppression parameter using a neural network model operating on the processed audio signal and generating a noise-suppressed audio signal from the processed audio signal, using the noise suppression parameter. The method further includes generating a noise-suppressed audio output signal from the noise-suppressed audio signal using an additional audio processing and outputting the noise-suppressed audio output signal.

    Hybrid noise suppression for communication systems

    公开(公告)号:US11475869B2

    公开(公告)日:2022-10-18

    申请号:US17175350

    申请日:2021-02-12

    申请人: Plantronics, Inc.

    IPC分类号: G10K11/00 G06N3/02

    摘要: A method for hybrid noise suppression involves receiving a first processed audio signal and a second processed audio signal from an audio device. The first processed audio signal results from a comprehensive audio processing including a noise spectrum estimate-based noise suppression performed on a noisy audio input signal obtained by the audio device. The second processed signal results from a partial audio processing excluding the noise spectrum estimate-based noise suppression performed on the noisy audio input signal. The method further involves temporally aligning the second processed audio signal with the first processed audio signal, predicting a noise suppression parameter using a neural network model operating on the second processed audio signal after the temporal alignment, generating a noise-suppressed audio output signal from the first processed audio signal after the temporal alignment using the noise suppression parameter, and outputting the noise-suppressed audio output signal.

    HEADSET WITH MAGNETIC FRICTIONAL COUPLER
    14.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20190014202A1

    公开(公告)日:2019-01-10

    申请号:US16130889

    申请日:2018-09-13

    申请人: Plantronics, Inc.

    IPC分类号: H04M1/05 H04R1/10 H04M1/60

    摘要: A headset is described that utilizes magnetic frictional couplers. A coupler includes a first member having a first engagement surface and a second member having a second engagement surface disposed for relative positioning of the first and second members along a line of adjustment. One or more magnetic elements are arranged on the first and second members to establish a magnetic flux between the first engagement surface and the second engagement surface, and thereby establishing a frictional force tending to hold the relative positions of the first and second members. The magnetic flux varies as a function of relative position of the first and second members along the line of adjustment, and has peaks at a plurality of detent positions along the line of adjustment.

    HEADSET CASE WITH SMARTPHONE HOLDER

    公开(公告)号:US20220394119A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-12-08

    申请号:US17339781

    申请日:2021-06-04

    申请人: Plantronics, Inc.

    摘要: A headset case includes a base providing a cavity for stowing a headset, the base including a bottom region configured to rest on a surface; a lid; and a hinge pivotably connecting the lid to the base. When the headset case is in a closed configuration, the lid covers the cavity. When the headset case is in an open configuration, a first section of the lid at least partially rests on the surface, and a second section of the lid, extending from the first section of the lid, is configured to prop up a smartphone by mechanically supporting the smartphone leaning against the second section of the lid while resting on the base.

    Equipment Including Down-Firing Speaker
    17.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20200092638A1

    公开(公告)日:2020-03-19

    申请号:US16130839

    申请日:2018-09-13

    申请人: Plantronics, Inc.

    IPC分类号: H04R1/34 H04R27/00 H04R1/30

    摘要: A desktop device comprises a housing having a bottom side configured to face a surface on which the device is to be placed, such as a desktop, and a front side configured to face a user of the device. A down-firing speaker is placed inside the housing. A speaker port is disposed on the bottom side of the housing. A horn assembly on the housing is arranged to define a speaker horn in combination with the surface on which the device is placed.

    HEADSET WITH MAGNETIC FRICTIONAL COUPLER
    18.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20200045158A1

    公开(公告)日:2020-02-06

    申请号:US16601216

    申请日:2019-10-14

    申请人: PLANTRONICS, INC.

    IPC分类号: H04M1/05 H04R1/10

    摘要: A headset is described that utilizes magnetic frictional couplers. A coupler includes a first member having a first engagement surface and a second member having a second engagement surface disposed for relative positioning of the first and second members along a line of adjustment. One or more magnetic elements are arranged on the first and second members to establish a magnetic flux between the first engagement surface and the second engagement surface, and thereby establishing a frictional force tending to hold the relative positions of the first and second members. The magnetic flux varies as a function of relative position of the first and second members along the line of adjustment, and has peaks at a plurality of detent positions along the line of adjustment.

    Headset with magnetic frictional coupler

    公开(公告)号:US10477000B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-11-12

    申请号:US16130889

    申请日:2018-09-13

    申请人: Plantronics, Inc.

    IPC分类号: H04M1/05 H04R1/10 H04M1/60

    摘要: A headset is described that utilizes magnetic frictional couplers. A coupler includes a first member having a first engagement surface and a second member having a second engagement surface disposed for relative positioning of the first and second members along a line of adjustment. One or more magnetic elements are arranged on the first and second members to establish a magnetic flux between the first engagement surface and the second engagement surface, and thereby establishing a frictional force tending to hold the relative positions of the first and second members. The magnetic flux varies as a function of relative position of the first and second members along the line of adjustment, and has peaks at a plurality of detent positions along the line of adjustment.