This application claims the priority benefit of Taiwan application serial no. 98128144, filed on Aug. 20, 2009. The entirety of the above-mentioned patent application is hereby incorporated by reference herein and made a part of this specification.
1. Field of the Invention
The present invention generally relates to an audio adapter, an earphone, and a speaker box, and more particularly, to an audio adapter, an earphone, and a speaker box with adjustable audio frequency.
2. Description of Related Art
Video/audio enjoyment has become one of the most indispensable parts of our daily life. However, since everybody has different taste in music, sound equipments with the same specification cannot meet the requirements of all people. Most existing earphones and speaker boxes provide a fixed frequency response curve, and an electronic equalizer has to be adopted to change the frequency response within the high-frequency range or the low-frequency range. An active electronic equalizer consumes electric power and is inconvenient to use even though it can be used to change the frequency response curve of an earphone or a speaker box.
According to U.S. Patent application No. US20070098202, a high frequency boost function is started by using a switch, so as to improve the sensitivity to high-frequency signals and reduce the sensitivity to low-frequency signals. However, the present technique only allows the filtering function to be simply turned on and off but not finely adjusted to meet the requirements of different users.
According to U.S. Pat. No. 7,088,833, signals to different speakers of a speaker box are respectively filtered by using an all pass filter and a low pass filter. However, the present technique does not allow the all pass filter and the low pass filter to be adjusted so that it still cannot meet the requirements of different users.
Accordingly, the present invention is directed to an audio adapter which does not consume electric power and allows the audio frequency to be manually adjusted.
The present invention is also directed to an earphone which does not consume electric power and allows the audio frequency to be manually adjusted.
The present invention is further directed to a speaker box which does not consume electric power and allows the audio frequency to be manually adjusted.
The present invention provides an audio adapter including a first connector, a second connector, a first manually adjustable passive audio adjusting unit, and a signal line. The signal line sequentially connects the first connector, the first manually adjustable passive audio adjusting unit, and the second connector.
In an embodiment of the audio adapter according to the present invention, an audio adjustment range of the first manually adjustable passive audio adjusting unit is smaller than or equal to 300 Hz. Besides, the audio adapter may further include a second manually adjustable passive audio adjusting unit. The second manually adjustable passive audio adjusting unit is connected between the first connector and the second connector by the signal line, and an audio adjustment range of the second manually adjustable passive audio adjusting unit is greater than or equal to 3000 Hz.
In an embodiment of the audio adapter according to the present invention, the first manually adjustable passive audio adjusting unit may include a manually adjustable resistor, a first capacitor, and a second capacitor. The first capacitor is connected with the manually adjustable resistor in series, and the second capacitor is connected with the manually adjustable resistor and the first capacitor in parallel.
In an embodiment of the audio adapter according to the present invention, the audio adjustment range of the first manually adjustable passive audio adjusting unit is greater than or equal to 3000 Hz.
In an embodiment of the audio adapter according to the present invention, the first manually adjustable passive audio adjusting unit includes a manually adjustable resistor and a capacitor. The capacitor is connected with the manually adjustable resistor in series. One of the manually adjustable resistor and the capacitor is grounded, and the other one of the manually adjustable resistor and the capacitor is connected to the signal line.
The present invention provides an earphone including a connector, a first earphone unit, a second earphone unit, a first manually adjustable passive audio adjusting unit, and a signal line. The signal line sequentially connects the connector, the first manually adjustable passive audio adjusting unit, and the first earphone unit and sequentially connects the connector, the first manually adjustable passive audio adjusting unit, and the second earphone unit.
In an embodiment of the earphone according to the present invention, an audio adjustment range of the first manually adjustable passive audio adjusting unit is smaller than or equal to 300 Hz. Besides, the earphone may further include a second manually adjustable passive audio adjusting unit. The second manually adjustable passive audio adjusting unit is connected between the connector and the first earphone unit by the signal line, and the second manually adjustable passive audio adjusting unit is also connected between the connector and the second earphone unit by the signal line. An audio adjustment range of the second manually adjustable passive audio adjusting unit is greater than or equal to 3000 Hz.
In an embodiment of the earphone according to the present invention, the first manually adjustable passive audio adjusting unit includes a manually adjustable resistor, a first capacitor, and a second capacitor. The first capacitor is connected with the manually adjustable resistor in series. The second capacitor is connected with the manually adjustable resistor and the first capacitor in parallel.
In an embodiment of the earphone according to the present invention, the audio adjustment range of the first manually adjustable passive audio adjusting unit is greater than or equal to 3000 Hz.
In an embodiment of the earphone according to the present invention, the first manually adjustable passive audio adjusting unit includes a manually adjustable resistor and a capacitor. The capacitor is connected with the manually adjustable resistor in series. One of the manually adjustable resistor and the capacitor is grounded, and the other one of the manually adjustable resistor and the capacitor is connected to the signal line.
The present invention provides another earphone including a connector, a first earphone unit, a second earphone unit, a first manually adjustable passive audio adjusting unit, a second manually adjustable passive audio adjusting unit, and a signal line. The signal line sequentially connects the connector, the first manually adjustable passive audio adjusting unit, and the first earphone unit and sequentially connects the connector, the second manually adjustable passive audio adjusting unit, and the second earphone unit.
In an embodiment of the earphone according to the present invention, an audio adjustment range of the first manually adjustable passive audio adjusting unit is smaller than or equal to 300 Hz. Besides, the earphone may further include a third manually adjustable passive audio adjusting unit. The third manually adjustable passive audio adjusting unit is connected between the connector and the first earphone unit by the signal line, and an audio adjustment range of the third manually adjustable passive audio adjusting unit is greater than or equal to 3000 Hz.
In an embodiment of the earphone according to the present invention, the first manually adjustable passive audio adjusting unit includes a manually adjustable resistor, a first capacitor, and a second capacitor. The first capacitor is connected with the manually adjustable resistor in series. The second capacitor is connected with the manually adjustable resistor and the first capacitor in parallel.
In an embodiment of the earphone according to the present invention, the audio adjustment range of the first manually adjustable passive audio adjusting unit is greater than or equal to 3000 Hz.
Besides, the first manually adjustable passive audio adjusting unit includes a manually adjustable resistor and a capacitor. The capacitor is connected with the manually adjustable resistor in series. One of the manually adjustable resistor and the capacitor is grounded, and the other one of the manually adjustable resistor and the capacitor is connected to the signal line.
In an embodiment of the earphone according to the present invention, an audio adjustment range of the second manually adjustable passive audio adjusting unit is smaller than or equal to 300 Hz. Besides, the earphone further includes a third manually adjustable passive audio adjusting unit. The third manually adjustable passive audio adjusting unit is connected between the connector and the second earphone unit by the signal line, and an audio adjustment range of the third manually adjustable passive audio adjusting unit is greater than or equal to 3000 Hz.
In an embodiment of the earphone according to the present invention, the second manually adjustable passive audio adjusting unit includes a manually adjustable resistor, a first capacitor, and a second capacitor. The first capacitor is connected with the manually adjustable resistor in series. The second capacitor is connected with the manually adjustable resistor and the first capacitor in parallel.
In an embodiment of the earphone according to the present invention, the audio adjustment range of the first manually adjustable passive audio adjusting unit is greater than or equal to 3000 Hz.
In an embodiment of the earphone according to the present invention, the first manually adjustable passive audio adjusting unit includes a manually adjustable resistor and a capacitor. The capacitor is connected with the manually adjustable resistor in series. One of the manually adjustable resistor and the capacitor is grounded, and the other one of the manually adjustable resistor and the capacitor is connected to the signal line.
In an embodiment of the earphone according to the present invention, the audio adjustment range of the second manually adjustable passive audio adjusting unit is smaller than or equal to 300 Hz. Besides, the earphone further includes a third manually adjustable passive audio adjusting unit. The third manually adjustable passive audio adjusting unit is connected between the connector and the second earphone unit by the signal line, and an audio adjustment range of the third manually adjustable passive audio adjusting unit is greater than or equal to 3000 Hz.
In an embodiment of the earphone according to the present invention, the second manually adjustable passive audio adjusting unit includes a manually adjustable resistor, a first capacitor, and a second capacitor. The first capacitor is connected with the manually adjustable resistor in series. The second capacitor is connected with the manually adjustable resistor and the first capacitor in parallel.
In an embodiment of the earphone according to the present invention, the audio adjustment range of the second manually adjustable passive audio adjusting unit is greater than or equal to 3000 Hz.
In an embodiment of the earphone according to the present invention, the second manually adjustable passive audio adjusting unit includes a manually adjustable resistor and a capacitor. The capacitor is connected with the manually adjustable resistor in series. One of the manually adjustable resistor and the capacitor is grounded, and the other one of the manually adjustable resistor and the capacitor is connected to the signal line.
The present invention provides a speaker box including a connector, a speaker box body, a first manually adjustable passive audio adjusting unit, and a signal line. The signal line sequentially connects the connector, the first manually adjustable passive audio adjusting unit, and the speaker box body.
In an embodiment of the speaker box according to the present invention, an audio adjustment range of the first manually adjustable passive audio adjusting unit is smaller than or equal to 300 Hz. Besides, the speaker box may further include a second manually adjustable passive audio adjusting unit. The second manually adjustable passive audio adjusting unit is connected between the connector and the speaker box body by the signal line, and an audio adjustment range of the second manually adjustable passive audio adjusting unit is greater than or equal to 3000 Hz.
In an embodiment of the speaker box according to the present invention, the first manually adjustable passive audio adjusting unit includes a manually adjustable resistor, a first capacitor, and a second capacitor. The first capacitor is connected with the manually adjustable resistor in series. The second capacitor is connected with the manually adjustable resistor and the first capacitor in parallel.
In an embodiment of the speaker box according to the present invention, the audio adjustment range of the first manually adjustable passive audio adjusting unit is greater than or equal to 3000 Hz.
In an embodiment of the speaker box according to the present invention, the first manually adjustable passive audio adjusting unit includes a manually adjustable resistor and a capacitor. The capacitor is connected with the manually adjustable resistor in series. One of the manually adjustable resistor and the capacitor is grounded, and the other one of the manually adjustable resistor and the capacitor is connected to the signal line.
As described above, in an audio adapter, an earphone, and a speaker box provided by the present invention, the manually adjustable passive audio adjusting units allow the audio frequency to be manually adjusted without consuming any electric power and accordingly make the adjustment of the audio frequency very convenient.
The accompanying drawings are included to provide a further understanding of the invention, and are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification. The drawings illustrate embodiments of the invention and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the invention.
Reference will now be made in detail to the present preferred embodiments of the invention, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. Wherever possible, the same reference numbers are used in the drawings and the description to refer to the same or like parts.
In the present embodiment, the manually adjustable passive audio adjusting unit 130 includes a manually adjustable resistor VR10, a capacitor C10, and a capacitor C12. The capacitor C12 is connected with the manually adjustable resistor VR10 in series. The capacitor C10 is connected with the manually adjustable resistor VR10 and the capacitor C12 in parallel. Similarly, in the present embodiment, the manually adjustable passive audio adjusting unit 140 includes a manually adjustable resistor VR20, a capacitor C20, and a capacitor C22. The capacitor C22 is connected with the manually adjustable resistor VR20 in series. The capacitor C20 is connected with the manually adjustable resistor VR20 and the capacitor C22 in parallel. Additionally, in the present embodiment, the audio adjustment range of the manually adjustable passive audio adjusting units 130 and 140 is about smaller than or equal to 300 Hz. However, the present invention is not limited thereto.
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As described above, in an audio adapter, an earphone, and a speaker box provided by the present invention, a user can manually adjust manually adjustable passive audio adjusting units in a stepless or multistep pattern, so as to adjust the frequency distribution of audio signals, and it is not needed to supply electric power to the manually adjustable passive audio adjusting units. Thereby, the technique provided by the present invention is environment-friendly and convenient to use.
It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various modifications and variations can be made to the structure of the present invention without departing from the scope or spirit of the invention. In view of the foregoing, it is intended that the present invention cover modifications and variations of this invention provided they fall within the scope of the following claims and their equivalents.
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98128144 | Aug 2009 | TW | national |