WO2001087007A1 - Receiver comprising bone-conduction loudspeaker - Google Patents

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WO2001087007A1
WO2001087007A1 PCT/JP2001/002752 JP0102752W WO0187007A1 WO 2001087007 A1 WO2001087007 A1 WO 2001087007A1 JP 0102752 W JP0102752 W JP 0102752W WO 0187007 A1 WO0187007 A1 WO 0187007A1
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  • the present invention relates to a receiver using a bone conduction speaker, and more particularly, to a receiver using a bone conduction speaker that does not block the ear canal and does not give a feeling of pain to the user during use.
  • Earphones which are generally used as earpieces, transmit sound generated from sound pressure spikes to the human eardrum by air vibration, with the tip inserted into the ear canal and the ear canal blocked. used.
  • the surrounding ear canal is obstructed by the obstruction of the ear canal, making it difficult to hear the surroundings, causing danger while driving the vehicle, and unconsciously increasing the volume during conversation. There is an inconvenience of doing so.
  • the inside of the ear canal becomes stuffy, which is unpleasant and unfavorable in terms of hygiene.
  • a bone conduction switch is provided.
  • Some devices fix the pressure force to the head by pressing, but in this case, a holder around the head is required, which is large and easily noticeable when worn, and its appearance is not very good.
  • the present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems of the related art, and is a receiving device that uses a bone conduction speed, but does not need to be pressed against a skeleton forming portion, so that the user may feel pain during use.
  • An object of the present invention is to provide a receiver that does not obstruct the external auditory canal and does not hinder the external sound, and that can receive a good received sound. Disclosure of the invention
  • the present invention is a receiver using a bone conduction speaker, and is characterized in that a vibration surface of the bone conduction speaker is formed so as to abut against an auricle.
  • Examples of the configuration include a type that pinches a part of the pinna, a type that is attached to a vine of eyeglasses, and a type that is attached to a pan around the crown or neck.
  • the receiver according to the present invention is characterized in that a vibration surface of a bone conduction force is brought into contact with an auricle as means for transmitting vibration from a bone conduction speaker to a hearing organ.
  • the contact does not need to be in pressure contact as in the case of the conventional bone conduction speed, but light contact is sufficient.
  • the contact point may be any part of the pinna, but the back of the earlobe is particularly preferable because it is inconspicuous and has a large contact area.
  • 1 to 6 are diagrams showing different embodiments of the receiver according to the present invention.
  • the bone conduction speed 1 is fixed to the tip of one side of a clip-shaped holder 2. It is preferable that the holder 2 has decorativeness.
  • the earlobe 22 is sandwiched between the earrings 22 by the holder 2 in a state where the vibration surface of the bone conduction speed 1 is in contact with the back side of the earlobe.
  • the bone conduction speaker 1 is in contact with the back side of the earlobe 2 2, but it may be, of course, in contact with the front side. In that case, the case where the bone conduction speaker 1 has a decorative element has a decorative element. It can also be used as a dual purpose.
  • FIG. 2 shows a bone conduction speaker 1 fixed to a lower end of an ear hook portion 3 formed of an elastic material such as metal, rubber, or plastic. Also in this case, similarly to the earpiece of the embodiment shown in FIG. 1, the position is adjusted so that the vibration surface of the bone conduction speaker 1 contacts the pinna 21, particularly the back side of the earlobe 22.
  • the one shown in FIG. 3 is one in which the bone conduction speaker 1 is attached to the tip of the temple of the glasses.
  • the bone conduction speaker 1 may be provided with a support shaft 4 at the tip of the vine of the spectacles, and may be rotatably mounted on the support shaft 4, or as shown in the ear hook portion 3 in FIG. It may be formed of an elastic material, and the osteoconductive speaker 1 may be fixed to the tip thereof.
  • the one shown in FIG. 4 is a headband type in which the ear hook part 5 is used by hanging it on the ear, and the band part 6 is formed of an elastic material such as metal, rubber, plastic, or the like.
  • the hook 5 is attached.
  • the bone conduction speaker 1 is installed at one or both of the joints of the ear hook portion 5 and the band portion 6 at the tip of a rod 8 attached via a support shaft 7.
  • a torsion spring or the like is arranged between the band 6 and the bar 8 so that the bar 8 is constantly urged in the direction of the ear hook 5. Is preferred.
  • the bone conduction force 1 it is not necessary to press the bone conduction force 1 as strongly as in the past, so it is possible to provide a receiver that is painless and has a good feeling of wearing to everyone regardless of the shape of the head. it can. Furthermore, the sound quality is better than that of the conventional bone conduction speaker 1, and a clearer and more voluminous sound can be realized. This is thought to be because, in the case of this receiver, the vibration is not directly transmitted to the auditory organ as in the conventional bone conduction speaker 1, but the auricle itself becomes a diaphragm and amplifies the vibration. .
  • a vibration pickup type bone conduction microphone 9 is provided together with the receiver according to the present invention so that transmission and reception can be performed with one ear.
  • the transmission from the bone conduction microphone 9 and the reception from the bone conduction speaker 1 need to be alternately switched on the side of the communication device connected to the microphone.
  • the bone conduction speech force 1 contacting the back side of the pinna 21 and the bone conduction microphone 9 contacting the concave portion on the front side of the pinna 21 are formed of metal, plastic, rubber, or the like. It is arranged via a substantially U-shaped clip 10 made of an elastic member, and is attached so as to pinch the pinna 21.
  • the clothespin structure was used to facilitate installation, and a panel knob 12 was provided at the bottom of the clip so that the bone conduction microphone 9 and bone conduction speed 1 could be opened and closed. Things.
  • the clip portion since the contact between the bone conduction microphone 9 and the pinna 21 of the bone conduction speaker 1 is determined by the panel strength of the panel knob 12, the clip portion does not need to have elasticity. Any material can be used, increasing design flexibility.
  • Fig. 5 (B) shows the wearing state of the receiver shown in Fig. 5 (A).
  • the bone conduction microphone 9 (which may be the bone conduction speaker 1) fits into the depression of the pinna, so it is difficult to come off. Even if you do, it can be mounted securely. Also, unlike conventional bone conduction speakers that are inserted into the ear cavity and used, they do not block the ear cavity and provide a good fit and do not block surrounding sounds.
  • the present invention it is easy to put on, it is easy to put on, it can be used comfortably for a long time without feeling pain, and it is possible to listen to clear voice. Since it has the effect of not hindering the listening of external sounds, it can be widely used for various general-purpose or business-use communication devices.

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A receiver comprising a bone-conduction loudspeaker giving no pain sensation while the user wears it because the receiver need not be pressed against a born forming portion, not hindered from hearing external sound because the ear carnal is not closed, and enabling the user to hear good received sound. The receiver includes a type pinching a portion of the ear auricle, a type attached to the temple of eyeglasses, and a type attached to a band worn around the head top or the neck and is characterized in that the diaphragm of the bone-conduction loudspeaker is in touch with the ear auricle when the receiver is worn.

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明 細 書 骨伝導スピー力を用いた受話装置 技術分野  Description Handset using bone conduction speed
本発明は骨伝導スピー力を用いた受話装置、 よ り詳細には、 外耳道を塞がず、 且つ、 使用中使用者に痛感を与えない骨伝導 スピーカを利用した受話装置に関するものである。 背景技術  The present invention relates to a receiver using a bone conduction speaker, and more particularly, to a receiver using a bone conduction speaker that does not block the ear canal and does not give a feeling of pain to the user during use. Background art
受話装置と して一般に用いられているイヤホンは、 音圧スピ 一力から発生される音を空気振動によって人間の鼓膜へ伝える もので、 先端部が外耳道内に挿入され、 外耳道を塞いだ状態で 使用される。  Earphones, which are generally used as earpieces, transmit sound generated from sound pressure spikes to the human eardrum by air vibration, with the tip inserted into the ear canal and the ear canal blocked. used.
上記のよ うなタイプのイヤホンの使用時には、 外耳道が閉塞 されるために周囲の音が聞き取りにく くなり、 車両の運転中に 危険が伴ったり、 会話の際に無意識に声が大きく なつたり して しま う といった不都合がある。 また、 高温多湿の環境では、 外 耳道内が蒸れるために不快感を伴い、 衛生面においても好まし く ない。  When using these types of earphones, the surrounding ear canal is obstructed by the obstruction of the ear canal, making it difficult to hear the surroundings, causing danger while driving the vehicle, and unconsciously increasing the volume during conversation. There is an inconvenience of doing so. In addition, in a hot and humid environment, the inside of the ear canal becomes stuffy, which is unpleasant and unfavorable in terms of hygiene.
外耳道を塞がずに音を聞く手段と して、 頭部の骨格の硬い部 分に骨伝導スピーカの振動面を一定の圧力で押し当てるタイプ の受話装置があるが、 この受話装置の場合は、 長時間使用して いると骨伝導スピーカとの接触面に痛感を覚えたり、 骨伝導ス ピー力の接触の角度によっては音が聞きづらく なるといった欠 点がある。 また、 頭部形状には個人差があるため、 全ての人に 快適な装着感を実現することは困難である。  As a means to listen to sound without blocking the ear canal, there is a receiver that presses the vibrating surface of the bone conduction speaker against a hard part of the skeleton of the head with a constant pressure, but in the case of this receiver, However, there is a drawback in that the contact surface with the bone conduction speaker becomes painful when used for a long time, and the sound becomes difficult to hear depending on the angle of contact of the bone conduction speed. In addition, it is difficult to realize comfortable wearing feeling for all people because the head shape varies from person to person.
更に、 このタイプの受話装置の一実施形態と して、 骨伝導ス ピー力を頭部に圧接固定するものがあるが、 この場合には頭部 を取り巻く保持具が必要となり、 それは大掛かりなものとなつ て、 装着時に目立ちやすく、 外観もあまり良くない。 Further, as one embodiment of this type of receiver, a bone conduction switch is provided. Some devices fix the pressure force to the head by pressing, but in this case, a holder around the head is required, which is large and easily noticeable when worn, and its appearance is not very good.
本発明は、 上記従来技術の問題点に鑑みてなされたもので、 骨伝導スピー力を用いた受話装置でありながら、 骨格形成部に 圧接させる必要がないために使用中に痛感を覚えることがなく . 外耳道を閉塞しないために外部音の聴取に支障がなく、 しかも 良好な受信音を聴取することができる受話装置を提供すること を課題とする。 発明の開示  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems of the related art, and is a receiving device that uses a bone conduction speed, but does not need to be pressed against a skeleton forming portion, so that the user may feel pain during use. An object of the present invention is to provide a receiver that does not obstruct the external auditory canal and does not hinder the external sound, and that can receive a good received sound. Disclosure of the invention
本発明は、 骨伝導ス ピーカを用いた受話装置であり、 骨伝導 ス ピーカの振動面が耳介に当接するように形成されたことを特 徴とするものである。 その構成例と しては、 耳介の一部を挟持 するタイプ、 眼鏡のつるに取り付けるタイプ、 頭頂又は首に回 るパンドに取り付けるタイプ等が考えられる。  The present invention is a receiver using a bone conduction speaker, and is characterized in that a vibration surface of the bone conduction speaker is formed so as to abut against an auricle. Examples of the configuration include a type that pinches a part of the pinna, a type that is attached to a vine of eyeglasses, and a type that is attached to a pan around the crown or neck.
上述したように本発明に係る受話装置は、 骨伝導スピーカか らの振動を聴覚器官に伝達する手段と して、 耳介に骨伝導スピ 一力の振動面を接触させることを特徴とする。 その接触は、 従 来の骨伝導スピー力のように圧接状態にする必要はなく、 軽く 当接していれば十分である。 当接させる個所は耳介のどの部分 でもよいが、 特に耳朶の裏側は、 目立たず且つ接触面積も広い ので好適である。 図面の簡単な説明  As described above, the receiver according to the present invention is characterized in that a vibration surface of a bone conduction force is brought into contact with an auricle as means for transmitting vibration from a bone conduction speaker to a hearing organ. The contact does not need to be in pressure contact as in the case of the conventional bone conduction speed, but light contact is sufficient. The contact point may be any part of the pinna, but the back of the earlobe is particularly preferable because it is inconspicuous and has a large contact area. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES
図 1乃至図 6は、 本発明に係る受話装置のそれぞれ異なる実 施例を示す図である。 発明を実施するための最良の形態 1 to 6 are diagrams showing different embodiments of the receiver according to the present invention. BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
本発明の実施の形態につき、 添付図面に依拠して説明する。 図 1に示すものは、 骨伝導スピー力 1をク リ ップ状に形成され た保持具 2の片側の先端部に固定したものである。 保持具 2に は装飾性を持たせることが好ましい。この実施例の受話装置は、 骨伝導スピー力 1の振動面を耳朶の裏側に接触させた状態で保 持具 2により、 耳朶 2 2をイヤリ ングの要領で挟む。 図 1では 骨伝導ス ピーカ 1 を耳朶 2 2 の裏側に接触させているが、当然、 表側に接触させてもよく、 その場合は骨伝導スピー力 1のケー スに装飾要素をもたせてィャリ ング兼用と して使用することも できる。  An embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. In FIG. 1, the bone conduction speed 1 is fixed to the tip of one side of a clip-shaped holder 2. It is preferable that the holder 2 has decorativeness. In the earpiece of this embodiment, the earlobe 22 is sandwiched between the earrings 22 by the holder 2 in a state where the vibration surface of the bone conduction speed 1 is in contact with the back side of the earlobe. In FIG. 1, the bone conduction speaker 1 is in contact with the back side of the earlobe 2 2, but it may be, of course, in contact with the front side. In that case, the case where the bone conduction speaker 1 has a decorative element has a decorative element. It can also be used as a dual purpose.
図 2に示すものは、 金属、 ゴム、 プラスチック等の弾性材で 形成した耳掛部 3 の下方端に骨伝導スピーカ 1 を固定したもの である。 この場合も図 1 に示す実施例の受話装置と同様、 骨伝 導ス ピーカ 1 の振動面が耳介 2 1、 殊に耳朶 2 2 の裏側に接触 するよ う位置調整する。  FIG. 2 shows a bone conduction speaker 1 fixed to a lower end of an ear hook portion 3 formed of an elastic material such as metal, rubber, or plastic. Also in this case, similarly to the earpiece of the embodiment shown in FIG. 1, the position is adjusted so that the vibration surface of the bone conduction speaker 1 contacts the pinna 21, particularly the back side of the earlobe 22.
図 3に示すものは、 眼鏡のつるの先端部に骨伝導スピーカ 1 を取り付けたものである。 骨伝導ス ピーカ 1は、 眼鏡のつるの 先端部に支軸 4を設け、 それを軸にして回動自在に取り付けて もよいし、 図 2の耳掛部 3のよ うに、 眼鏡のつるを弾性材で形 成し、 その先端部に骨伝導ス ピーカ 1を固定してもよい。  The one shown in FIG. 3 is one in which the bone conduction speaker 1 is attached to the tip of the temple of the glasses. The bone conduction speaker 1 may be provided with a support shaft 4 at the tip of the vine of the spectacles, and may be rotatably mounted on the support shaft 4, or as shown in the ear hook portion 3 in FIG. It may be formed of an elastic material, and the osteoconductive speaker 1 may be fixed to the tip thereof.
図 4に示すものは、 耳掛部 5を耳に掛けて使用するへッ ドバ ン ドタイプであり、 バン ド部 6は、 金属、 ゴム、 プラスチック 等の弾性材で形成され、 その両端部に耳掛部 5が取り付けられ る。 骨伝導ス ピーカ 1は、 耳掛部 5 とパン ド部 6 と の接合部の 一方又は双方に、 支軸 7を介して取り付けられた棒材 8 の先端 に設置される。 その場合、 パン ド部 6 と棒材 8間にねじりバネ 等を配し、 棒材 8が常時耳掛部 5方向に付勢されるようにする ことが好ましい。 The one shown in FIG. 4 is a headband type in which the ear hook part 5 is used by hanging it on the ear, and the band part 6 is formed of an elastic material such as metal, rubber, plastic, or the like. The hook 5 is attached. The bone conduction speaker 1 is installed at one or both of the joints of the ear hook portion 5 and the band portion 6 at the tip of a rod 8 attached via a support shaft 7. In such a case, a torsion spring or the like is arranged between the band 6 and the bar 8 so that the bar 8 is constantly urged in the direction of the ear hook 5. Is preferred.
上記いずれの例でも、 骨伝導スピー力 1は従来のように強く 圧接させる必要がないため、 頭部形状によらず、 万人に、 痛感 がなくて装着感の良い受話装置を提供することができる。 しか も、 従来の骨伝導ス ピーカ 1 より音質がよく、 よ り明瞭、 且つ、 音量感のある音を実現することができる。 これは、 本受話装置 の場合は、 従来の骨伝導ス ピーカ 1のよ うに振動を直接聴覚器 官に伝達するものではなく、 耳介自体が振動板となって振動を 増幅させるためと考えられる。  In any of the above examples, it is not necessary to press the bone conduction force 1 as strongly as in the past, so it is possible to provide a receiver that is painless and has a good feeling of wearing to everyone regardless of the shape of the head. it can. Furthermore, the sound quality is better than that of the conventional bone conduction speaker 1, and a clearer and more voluminous sound can be realized. This is thought to be because, in the case of this receiver, the vibration is not directly transmitted to the auditory organ as in the conventional bone conduction speaker 1, but the auricle itself becomes a diaphragm and amplifies the vibration. .
図 5 ( A ) 及び図 6に示す実施形態は、 本発明に係る受話装 置と共に、 振動ピックアップ型の骨伝導マイク 9を配備し、 片 耳で送受信できるようにしたものである。 これらの実施例の場 合、 骨伝導マイク 9からの送信と骨伝導スピーカ 1 からの受信 は、 これを接続する通信機器の側で交互に切り替える必要があ る。  In the embodiment shown in FIGS. 5 (A) and 6, a vibration pickup type bone conduction microphone 9 is provided together with the receiver according to the present invention so that transmission and reception can be performed with one ear. In these embodiments, the transmission from the bone conduction microphone 9 and the reception from the bone conduction speaker 1 need to be alternately switched on the side of the communication device connected to the microphone.
図 5に示す例では、 耳介 2 1の裏側に接触する骨伝導スピー 力 1 と、 耳介 2 1の表側の窪み部分に当接させる骨伝導マイク 9 とが、 金属、 プラスチック、 ゴム等の弾性部材で構成された 略 U字形状のク リ ップ 1 0を介して配置され、 耳介 2 1 を挟み 付けるよ うにして装着される。  In the example shown in FIG. 5, the bone conduction speech force 1 contacting the back side of the pinna 21 and the bone conduction microphone 9 contacting the concave portion on the front side of the pinna 21 are formed of metal, plastic, rubber, or the like. It is arranged via a substantially U-shaped clip 10 made of an elastic member, and is attached so as to pinch the pinna 21.
図 6に示す例は、 装着を容易ならしめるために洗濯パサミ構 造と し、 ク リ ップ下部にパネつまみ 1 2を設け、 骨伝導マイク 9 と骨伝導スピー力 1 とを開閉可能にしたものである。 この場 合、 骨伝導マイク 9 と骨伝導スピーカ 1 の耳介 2 1 との接触は 前記パネつまみ 1 2のパネの強さで決定されるため、 ク リ ップ 部には弾性が不要となり、 いかなる材質のものでも使用が可能 となり、 デザインの自由度が高まる。  In the example shown in Fig. 6, the clothespin structure was used to facilitate installation, and a panel knob 12 was provided at the bottom of the clip so that the bone conduction microphone 9 and bone conduction speed 1 could be opened and closed. Things. In this case, since the contact between the bone conduction microphone 9 and the pinna 21 of the bone conduction speaker 1 is determined by the panel strength of the panel knob 12, the clip portion does not need to have elasticity. Any material can be used, increasing design flexibility.
図 5 ( B ) は、 図 5 ( A ) に示す受話装置の装着状態を示す もので、 この場合は骨伝導マイク 9 (骨伝導スピーカ 1の場合 もある） が耳介の窪み部分に収まるため、 外れにく く、 ケープ ル 1 1が引っ張られたり、 ランニング等の激しい運動をしたり する場合でも確実な装着が可能となる。 また、 従来の耳腔内に 挿入して使用する骨伝導スピーカと異なり、 耳腔を塞がないた め装着感が良く、 周囲の音を遮蔽することもない。 産業上の利用可能性 Fig. 5 (B) shows the wearing state of the receiver shown in Fig. 5 (A). In this case, the bone conduction microphone 9 (which may be the bone conduction speaker 1) fits into the depression of the pinna, so it is difficult to come off. Even if you do, it can be mounted securely. Also, unlike conventional bone conduction speakers that are inserted into the ear cavity and used, they do not block the ear cavity and provide a good fit and do not block surrounding sounds. Industrial applicability
このよ う に、 本発明によれば、 装着が容易であり、 装着感が 良くて使用中に痛感を覚えることなく快適に長時間使用するこ とができ、 しかも明瞭な音声の聴取が可能で外部音の聴取にも 支障がないといった効果があるので、 一般向け又は業務用の各 種通信機器に広く利用し得るものである。  As described above, according to the present invention, it is easy to put on, it is easy to put on, it can be used comfortably for a long time without feeling pain, and it is possible to listen to clear voice. Since it has the effect of not hindering the listening of external sounds, it can be widely used for various general-purpose or business-use communication devices.

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請 求 の 範 囲 骨伝導スピーカを用いた受話装置であり、 骨伝導ス ピーカ の振動面が耳介に当接するように形成されたことを特徴とす る受話装置。 Scope of Claim A receiving device using a bone conduction speaker, characterized in that a vibration surface of the bone conduction speaker is formed so as to abut against an auricle.
前記受話装置が、 外耳道を塞がない形状であることを特徴 とする請求項 1 に記載の受話装置。  The earpiece according to claim 1, wherein the earpiece has a shape that does not block an ear canal.
耳介の一部を挟持するよ うに構成されていることを特徴と する請求項 1又は 2に記載の受話装置。  3. The receiver according to claim 1, wherein the receiver is configured to hold a part of an auricle.
眼鏡のつるに取り付けられていることを特徴とする請求項 Claim: Attached to the vine of the glasses
1又は 2に記載の受話装置。 The receiver according to 1 or 2.
頭頂又は首に回るバンドに取り付けられていることを特徴 とする請求項 1又は 2に記載の受話装置。  3. The receiving device according to claim 1, wherein the receiving device is attached to a band around a crown or a neck.
前記骨伝導ス ピーカと共に耳介に当接する骨伝導マイクを 備えた請求項 1乃至 5のいずれかに記載の受話装置。  The receiver according to any one of claims 1 to 5, further comprising a bone conduction microphone that contacts the auricle together with the bone conduction speaker.
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