WIRE ENCASING DEVICE FOR WIRED EARPHONES

Abstract

A wire encasing device for wired earphones comprises a body 1 installed with an artificial intelligence enabled image capturing module 2 in view of determining length of the wire, , a pair of telescopically operated rods 3 configured with the body 1 to extend/retract as per detected length of the wire, the rods 3 are installed with motorized hinge joints to bend/fold the rods 3 along with the body 1 in case the wire is to be stored at a compact space, a pair of semi-circular plate 4 arranged at a top and bottom portion of the body 1, in view of securing the wire within the body 1 in a proper manner, multiple motorized pop-out balls mapped on internal periphery of the plate 4 for rotating to insert the wire within the body 1 effortlessly without causing any entanglement of the wire.

Specification

Description:FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0001] The present invention relates to a wire encasing device for wired earphones that is capable of encasing a wire of a wired earphone by determining length of the wire, thereby securing the wire in a proper manner.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0002] Wire encasing is uses for wired earphones that is crucial for protecting the delicate wires connecting the earbuds to the audio jack. Typically made from materials like rubber, silicone, or thermostatic elastomers. These encasings provide a balance of durability, flexibility, and insulation. They shield the wires from physical damage caused by bending or tearing during daily use or transportation. The encasings also offer insulation to prevent interference or signal loss, ensuring clear audio transmission from the audio source to the earbuds.

[0003] The traditional methods for encasing a wire of a wired earphone are rubber and PVC encasings stiff limiting the flexibility of the earphone cables. This stiffness cause discomfort for users and make the cables prone to tangling. Overtime, rubber and PVC encasings degrade becoming brittle and susceptible to tearing especially with repeated bending or stretching. This expose the wires within leading to potential electrical hazards or loss of functionality. So, there is need for such device that is capable of encasing a wire of a wired earphone by determining length of the wire, thereby securing the wire in a proper manner.

[0004] US20130044908A1 discloses a combined apparel and conductive extension wire assembly to bridge connectivity between a portable audio listening devices and transducers that emit audio sounds. The combined garment and extension wire assembly comprises of a garment (such as a shirt, jacket, cap, etc.) having an electrical wire with a connector on one end positioned within the interior of a garment pocket for conductive connectivity to the audio output of a portable listening device held within said pocket. The extension wire assembly shall channel through the interior of the garment through passageways or within garment seams, extending to garment apertures wherein a left and right channel wire shall respectively pass through and exit the apparel fabric having each wire ending with a connector enabling further conductive connectivity respectively to left and right channel transducers emitting audio sounds.

[0005] US5832098A discloses an earphone/microphone assembly has a main body, an earphone/microphone union device, and a connection wire connected to the main body and the earphone/microphone union device. The main body has a base seat, a wire receiving disk disposed in the base seat, a plurality of annular bosses formed on the wire receiving disk, a reel disk disposed in the base seat to cover the wire receiving disk, a plurality of reeds disposed on a bottom of the reel disk, a center recess hole formed on the reel disk, a magnet disposed in the reel disk, an annular groove formed on the reel disk, and a hollow casing covering the base seat. The hollow casing has a through hole. A plug is disposed on the hollow casing. A lead wire surrounds the annular bosses. An end of the connection wire is connected to one of the reeds. The connection wire winds the annular groove.

[0006] Conventionally, many devices are exist that are capable of providing encasing of a wired earphone. However, these devices fail in providing a means to encase a wire of a wired earphone by monitoring length of the wire to securing the wire in a proper manner. These devices do not protect the wires from being wet in case of any adverse climatic conditions by preventing the earphones from further damage.

[0007] In order to overcome the aforementioned drawbacks, there exists a need in the art to develop a device that is capable of providing a means to encase a wire of a wired earphone by monitoring length of the wire to securing the wire in a proper manner. The device also protect the wires from being wet in case of any adverse climatic conditions by preventing the earphones from further damage.

OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION

[0008] The principal object of the present invention is to overcome the disadvantages of the prior art.

[0009] An object of the present invention is to develop a device that is capable of providing a means to encase a wire of a wired earphone by monitoring length of the wire, thereby securing the wire in a proper manner.

[0010] Another object of the present invention is to develop a device that is capable of protecting the wires from being wet in case of any adverse climatic conditions, thereby preventing the earphones from further damage.

[0011] Another object of the present invention is to develop a device that is reliable in nature.

[0012] The foregoing and other objects, features, and advantages of the present invention will become readily apparent upon further review of the following detailed description of the preferred embodiment as illustrated in the accompanying drawings.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0013] The present invention relates to a wire encasing device for wired earphones that provide a means to encase the wire of a wired earphone by monitoring the dimension of the wire by securing the wire in appropriate manner.

[0014] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a wire encasing device for wired earphones comprises a body installed with an artificial intelligence enabled image capturing module integrated with a processor for capturing and processing multiple images of a wire of a wired earphone in view of determining length of the wire, a microcontroller linked with the module, based on the determined length generates a relative command, a pair of telescopically operated rods configured with the body to extend/retract as per detected length of the wire, the rods are installed with motorized hinge joints to bend/fold the rods along with the body in case the wire is to be stored at a compact space, a pair of semi-circular plate arranged at a top and bottom portion of the body, each of the plate is integrated with an electromagnet that are energized by the microcontroller to activate for locking the plates after the wire is inserted within the body in view of securing the wire within the body in a proper manner, multiple motorized pop-out balls mapped on internal periphery of the plate for rotating in a manner to insert the wire within the body effortlessly without causing any entanglement of the wire, the body is laid with a waterproof expandable fabric that is capable of protecting the wires from being wet in case of any adverse climatic conditions.

[0015] While the invention has been described and shown with particular reference to the preferred embodiment, it will be apparent that variations might be possible that would fall within the scope of the present invention.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] These and other features, aspects, and advantages of the present invention will become better understood with regard to the following description, appended claims, and accompanying drawings where:
Figure 1 illustrates an isometric view of a wire encasing device for wired earphones.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0017] The following description includes the preferred best mode of one embodiment of the present invention. It will be clear from this description of the invention that the invention is not limited to these illustrated embodiments but that the invention also includes a variety of modifications and embodiments thereto. Therefore, the present description should be seen as illustrative and not limiting. While the invention is susceptible to various modifications and alternative constructions, it should be understood, that there is no intention to limit the invention to the specific form disclosed, but, on the contrary, the invention is to cover all modifications, alternative constructions, and equivalents falling within the spirit and scope of the invention as defined in the claims.

[0018] In any embodiment described herein, the open-ended terms "comprising," "comprises," and the like (which are synonymous with "including," "having" and "characterized by") may be replaced by the respective partially closed phrases "consisting essentially of," consists essentially of," and the like or the respective closed phrases "consisting of," "consists of, the like.

[0019] As used herein, the singular forms "a," "an," and "the" designate both the singular and the plural, unless expressly stated to designate the singular only.

[0020] The present invention relates to a wire encasing device for wired earphones that is capable of providing a means to encase a wire of a wired earphone by monitoring length of the wire, thereby securing the wire in a proper manner. Additionally, the proposed device also capable of protecting the wires from being wet in case of any adverse climatic conditions, thereby preventing the earphones from further damage.

[0021] Referring to Figure 1, an isometric view of a wire encasing device for wired earphones illustrated, comprising a body 1 installed with an artificial intelligence enabled image capturing module 2, a pair of telescopically operated rods 3 configured with the body 1, a pair of semi-circular plate 4 arranged at a top and bottom portion of the body 1.

[0022] The device disclosed herein, comprises of a body 1 installed with an artificial intelligence enabled image capturing module 2 that is actuated by an inbuilt microcontroller for capturing multiple images of a wire of a wired earphone in view of determining length of the wire. The artificial intelligence enabled image capturing module 2 is constructed with a camera lens and a processor, wherein the camera lens is adapted to capture a series of images of the wire.

[0023] The processor carries out a sequence of image processing operations including pre-processing, feature extraction, and classification. The image captured by the capturing module 2 is real-time images of the wire. The artificial intelligence enabled image capturing module 2 transmits the captured image signal in the form of digital bits to the microcontroller. The microcontroller upon receiving the image signals compares the received image signal with the pre-fed data stored in a database and constantly determines length of the wire.

[0024] Based on the determined length, the microcontroller generates a relative command and accordingly actuates a pair of telescopically operated rods 3 configured with the body 1 to extend/retract as per detected length of the wire. The telescopic rods 3 as mentioned herein are powered by a pneumatic unit that utilizes compressed air to extend and retract the rods 3. The process begins with an air compressor which compresses atmospheric air to a higher pressure. The air cylinder of the pneumatic unit contains a piston that moves back and forth within the cylinder.

[0025] The cylinder is connected to one end of the telescopic rods 3. The piston is attached to the telescopically operated rods 3 and its movement is controlled by the flow of compressed air. To extend the telescopic rods 3 the piston activates the air valve to allow compressed air to flow into the chamber behind the piston. As the pressure increases in the chamber, the piston pushes the telescopic rods 3 to the desired length. Further, the rods 3 are installed with motorized hinge joints that are actuated by the microcontroller to bend/fold the rods 3 along with the body 1 in case the wire is to be stored at a compact space.

[0026] The motorized hinge joints typically involves the use of an electric motor to control the movement of the hinge and the connected component. The hinge joints provides the pivot point around which the movement occurs. The motor is the core component responsible for generating the rotational motion. It converts the electrical energy into mechanical energy, producing the necessary torque that drives the hinge joint. As the motor rotates, the motorized hinge joints bend/fold said rods 3 along with the body 1 in case the wire is to be stored at a compact space.

[0027] At the same instant of time, a pair of semi-circular plate 4 arranged at a top and bottom portion of the body 1, wherein each of the plate 4 is integrated with an electromagnet that are energized by the microcontroller to activate for locking the plate 4s after the wire is inserted within the body 1 in view of securing the wire within the body 1 in a proper manner.

[0028] The electromagnet consists of a core material typically made of iron or steel wrapped with an insulated wire. The wire is coiled around the core to form a solenoid. The electromagnet is connected to a power source, usually a battery or a low-voltage power supply. When an electric current flows through the wire, it creates a magnetic field around the solenoid. The direction of the magnetic field depends on the direction of the current flow and as the electromagnets activates, it locks the plate 4s after the wire is inserted within the body 1 in view of securing the wire within the body 1 in a proper manner.

[0029] Simultaneously, multiple motorized pop-out balls mapped on internal periphery of the plate 4 that are directed by the microcontroller for rotating in a manner to insert the wire within the body 1 effortlessly. The pop-out balls are connected with a motor and the motor is the core component responsible for generating the rotational motion. It converts the electrical energy into mechanical energy, producing the necessary rotational movement.

[0030] As the motor rotates, the pop-out balls rotates in a manner to insert the wire within the body 1 effortlessly, without causing any entanglement of the wire. Further, the body 1 is laid with a waterproof expandable fabric that is capable of protecting the wires from being wet in case of any adverse climatic conditions.

[0031] A battery is associated with the device to supply power to electrically powered components which are employed herein. The battery is comprised of a pair of electrode named as a cathode and an anode. The battery use a chemical reaction of oxidation/reduction to do work on charge and produce a voltage between their anode and cathode and thus produces electrical energy that is used to do work in the device.

[0032] The present invention works well in following manner, where the proposed device for wired earphones comprises the body 1 with the artificial intelligence enabled image capturing module 2 for capturing and processing multiple images of the wire of the wired earphone in view of determining length of the wire, the microcontroller linked with the module 2, based on the determined length generates the relative command, the pair of telescopically operated rods 3 to extend/retract as per detected length of the wire, the motorized hinge joints to bend/fold the rods 3 along with the body 1 in case the wire is to be stored at the compact space, the electromagnet that are energized by the microcontroller to activate for locking the plate 4s after the wire is inserted within the body 1 in view of securing the wire within the body 1 in the proper manner, multiple motorized pop-out balls for rotating in the manner to insert the wire within the body 1 effortlessly without causing any entanglement of the wire, the body 1 is laid with the waterproof expandable fabric that is capable of protecting the wires from being wet in case of any adverse climatic conditions.

[0033] Although the field of the invention has been described herein with limited reference to specific embodiments, this description is not meant to be construed in a limiting sense. Various modifications of the disclosed embodiments, as well as alternate embodiments of the invention, will become apparent to persons skilled in the art upon reference to the description of the invention. , Claims:1) A wire encasing device for wired earphones, comprising:

i) a body 1 installed with an artificial intelligence enabled image capturing module 2 integrated with a processor for capturing and processing multiple images of a wire of a wired earphone in view of determining length of said wire, wherein a microcontroller linked with said module 2, based on said determined length generates a relative command;
ii) a pair of telescopically operated rods 3 configured with said body 1 that is directed by said microcontroller to extend/retract as per detected length of said wire, wherein said rods 3 are installed with motorized hinge joints that are actuated by said microcontroller to bend/fold said rods 3 along with said body 1 in case said wire is to be stored at a compact space;
iii) a pair of semi-circular plate 4 arranged at a top and bottom portion of said body 1, wherein each of said plate 4 is integrated with an electromagnet that are energized by said microcontroller to activate for locking said plate 4s after said wire is inserted within said body 1 in view of securing said wire within said body 1 in a proper manner; and
iv) plurality of motorized pop-out balls mapped on internal periphery of said plate 4 that are directed by said microcontroller for rotating in a manner to insert said wire within said body 1 effortlessly, without causing any entanglement of said wire.

2) The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein said body 1 is laid with a waterproof expandable fabric that is capable of protecting said wires from being wet in case of any adverse climatic conditions.

3) The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein said telescopically operated rods 3 is powered by a pneumatic unit, including an air compressor, air valves, piston and air cylinders which works in collaboration to aid in extension and retraction of said rods 3.

4) The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein a battery is associated with said device that powers all electrical and electronically operated components of said device.

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