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Published Patent 10-2008-0093178
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`(19) Korean Intellectual Property Office (KR)
`(12) Gazette of Laid-open Patent Applications (A)
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`(11) Publication Number: 10-2008-0093178
`(43) Publication Date: October 21, 2008
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`Int. Cl.
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`H04R 5/033 (2006.01) H04R 1/10 (2006.01)
`10-2007-0036738
`(21) Application Number:
`April 16, 2007
`(22) Filing Date:
`April 16, 2007
`Examination Request Date:
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`Total number of claims: Total of 20 claims
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`(54) Portable electronics device module
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`(57) Abstract
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`(71) Assignee
`Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.
`416 Maetan-dong, Yeongtong-gu, Suwon-si,
`Gyeonggi-do
`(72) Inventor(s)
`Jung Min Koh
`115-205, Complex 1 (101-134), Mokdong Apartments,
`Mok 6-dong, Yangcheon-gu, Seoul
`Seung Jae Lee
`508-1104 Dongbu Apartments, Gangseon Village Complex
`5 Apartments (501-510), Juyeop-1-dong, Ilsanseo-gu,
`Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do
`(74) Agent(s)
`Dong Yul Yun, Ji Man Park
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`The present invention relates to a portable electronic device module. The portable electronic device module of the present
`invention comprises a portable electronic device and an electronic device storage unit. The guide groove formed on the
`side of the portable electronic device and the engaging protrusion formed on the side of the receiving unit of the electronic
`device storage unit are slidably coupled to each other. In addition, the electronic device storage unit may comprise a cover
`capable of covering the electronic device.
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`According to the present invention, it is easy to attach and detach the electronic device and the electronic device storage
`unit; the electronic device can also be used in a state in which it is coupled to the electronic device storage unit. The cover
`protects the electronic device.
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`Representative Figure – FIG. 4A
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`Scope of Patent Claims
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`Claim 1
`A portable electronic device module, comprising a portable electronic device having a guide groove formed on a side
`thereof, and
`an electronic device storage unit equipped with a receiving unit capable of receiving the portable electronic device and a
`bar-shaped coupling protrusion formed on a side surface of the receiving unit;
`wherein the guide groove of the portable electronic device slides and couples the electronic device storage unit to the
`coupling protrusion.
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`Claim 2
`The portable electronic device module according to claim 1,
`wherein the coupling protrusion is rotatable around the inner end to the extent of the angle set by the outer end.
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`Claim 3
`The portable electronic device module according to claim 2,
`wherein the outer end is connected to a fixed point inside the electronic device storage unit by a spring.
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`Claim 4
`The portable electronic device module according to claim 1,
`wherein the coupling protrusion is rotatable around the outer end to the extent of the angle set by the inner end.
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`Claim 5
`The portable electronic device module according to claim 4,
`wherein the inner end is connected to a fixed point inside the electronic device storage unit by a spring
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`Claim 6
`The portable electronic device module according to claim 1,
`wherein the electronic device storage unit further comprises a fastening unit that can be worn on a part of a user's body.
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`Claim 7
`The portable electronic device module according to claim 1,
`wherein the electronic device storage unit further comprises a cover, so that when the electronic device is coupled to the
`electronic device storage unit, the cover covers the electronic device to prevent external contact.
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`Claim 8
`The portable electronic device module according to claim 7,
`wherein the cover comprises a hinge at one end, and the hinge is detachable from the hinge groove formed in the electronic
`device storage unit.
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`Claim 9
`The portable electronic device module according to claim 7,
`wherein the cover is made of a transparent material.
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`Claim 10
`The portable electronic device module according to claim 1,
`wherein the portable electronic device is a wireless headset capable of wireless communication with a portable terminal.
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`Claim 11
`The portable electronic device module according to claim 10,
`wherein the electronic device storage unit comprises a fastening unit that can be worn on a part of the user's body.
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`Claim 12
`The portable electronic device module according to claim 11,
`wherein the fastening unit is of a wristband shape
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`Claim 13
`The portable electronic device module according to claim 10,
`wherein magnets are mounted on the insertion surface of the wireless headset and the inner surface of the receiving unit,
`and when the wireless headset is coupled to the electronic device storage unit, the magnets are attracted and coupled to
`each other.
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`Claim 14
`The portable electronic device module according to claim 10,
`wherein the wireless headset comprises a display unit, and the display unit displays the time when the wireless headset and
`the electronic device storage unit are coupled.
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`Claim 15
`The portable electronic device module according to claim 10,
`wherein the wireless headset comprises a microphone unit, and the receiving unit is a microphone hole formed at a position
`in contact with the microphone unit.
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`Claim 16
`The portable electronic device module according to claim 10,
`wherein the wireless headset comprises a microphone terminal for external input, the electronic device storage unit
`comprise an external microphone, and when the wireless headset is coupled to the electronic device storage unit, the
`microphone terminal for external input of the wireless headset is electrically connected to the external microphone of the
`electronic device storage unit.
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`Claim 17
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`The portable electronic device module according to claim 10,
`wherein the wireless headset comprises a speaker unit, and the receiving unit has a speaker hole formed at a position in
`contact with the speaker unit.
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`Claim 18
`The portable electronic device module according to claim 10,
`wherein the wireless headset comprises a speaker terminal for external output, the electronic device storage unit comprises
`an external speaker, and when the wireless headset is coupled to the electronic device storage unit, the external output
`speaker terminal is electrically connected to the external speaker of the electronic device storage unit.
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`Claim 19
`The portable electronic device module according to claim 10,
`wherein the electronic device storage unit further comprises a cover, and when the wireless headset is coupled to the
`electronic device storage unit, the cover covers the wireless headset to prevent external contact.
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`Claim 20
`A cover for a portable electronics module.
`wherein as a cover of a wireless headset module comprising a portable electronic device and an electronic device storage
`unit,
`the cover is equipped with a main body that can cover the wireless headset; and
`a hinge positioned at one end of the main body and detachably attached to a hinge groove formed in the electronic device
`storage unit.
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`Specification
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`Detailed Description of the Invention
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`Object of the Invention
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`Technical Field of the Invention and Prior Art
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`The present invention relates to a portable electronic device module, and more specifically, relates to a portable electronic
`device module capable of receiving the portable electronic device in the electronic device storage unit in a sliding manner.
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`In general, portable electronic devices refer to electronic devices such as portable terminals or MP3 players that
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`users can always carry and freely use anywhere. In recent years, the size of portable electronic devices has gradually
`decreased due to technological development.
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`Portable electronic devices are usually carried in a bag or one’s pocket. However, such storage method increases
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`the risk of loss as the size of the portable electronic device decreases. In addition, there is a problem in that portable
`electronic devices are easily scratched or damaged.
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`Problem to be Solved by the Invention
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`An object of the present invention is to provide a portable electronic device module that is easy to couple and
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`convenient to store by sliding and coupling a portable electronic device to an electronic device storage unit.
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`Another object of the present invention is to enable an electronic device to be used while being coupled to an
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`electronic device storage unit.
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`Yet another object of the present invention is to provide an electronic device storage unit with a cover to protect
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`the electronic device from external shock or stimulation.
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`Configuration and Operation of the Invention
`To achieve the above objects, the portable electronic device module according to the present invention comprises
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`a portable electronic device and an electronic device storage unit. A guide groove is formed on the side of the portable
`electronic device. The electronic device storage unit comprises a receiving unit and a coupling protrusion. Portable
`electronic devices can be received in the receiving unit. The coupling protrusion is formed on the side of the receiving unit
`in a bar shape. The guide groove of the portable electronic device may slide and be coupled to the coupling protrusion of
`the electronic device storage unit.
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`The coupling protrusion of the portable electronic device module according to the present invention the coupling
`protrusion is rotatable around the inner end to the extent of the angle set by the outer end. The outer end may be connected
`to a fixed point inside the electronic device storage unit by a spring. In another embodiment of the present invention, the
`coupling protrusion may be rotatable around the outer end to the extent of the angle set by the inner end. The inner end
`may be connected to a fixed point inside the electronic device storage unit by a spring.
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`The electronic device storage unit of the portable electronic device module according to the present invention
`may further comprise a fastening unit that can be worn on a part of the user's body. In addition, the electronic device storage
`unit may further comprise a cover. When the cover is coupled to the electronic device storage unit, the cover may cover
`the electronic device to prevent external contact. The cover may comprise a hinge at one end, and the hinge may be
`detachably attached to a hinge groove formed in the electronic device storage unit. The cover can be made of a transparent
`material.
`The portable electronic device of the portable electronic device module according to the present invention may
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`be a wireless headset capable of wireless communication with a portable terminal. The electronic device storage unit may
`comprise a fastening unit that can be worn on a part of the user's body, and the fastening unit may have a wristband shape.
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`In the portable electronic device module according to the present invention, magnets are mounted on the insertion
`surface of the wireless headset and the inner surface of the receiving unit, and when the wireless headset is coupled to the
`electronic device storage unit, the magnets may be attracted to one other so as to be coupled.
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`The wireless headset of the portable electronic device module according to the present invention may comprise
`a display unit. The display unit may display the time once the wireless headset and the electronic device storage unit are
`coupled.
`The wireless headset of the portable electronic device module according to the present invention may comprise
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`a microphone unit. The receiving unit may have a microphone hole formed at a position in contact with the microphone
`unit. In another embodiment of the present invention, the wireless headset comprises a microphone terminal for external
`input. The electronic device storage unit may comprise an external microphone. If the wireless headset is coupled to the
`electronics storage unit, the microphone terminal for external input of the wireless headset may be electrically connected
`to the external microphone of the electronic device storage unit.
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`The wireless headset of the portable electronic device module according to the present invention may comprise
`a speaker unit. A speaker hole may be formed at a position in contact with the receiving unit and the speaker unit. In another
`embodiment of the present invention, the wireless headset comprises a speaker terminal for external output, and the
`electronic device storage unit may comprise an external speaker. When the wireless headset is coupled to the electronic
`device storage unit, a speaker terminal for external output may be electrically connected to the external speaker of the
`electronic device storage unit.
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`Embodiments
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`Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the
`accompanying drawings in such a manner that those skilled in the art can easily implement the present invention.
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`In describing the embodiments, descriptions of technical details that are well known in the technical field to
`which the present invention pertains and are not directly related to the present invention will be omitted. This is for more
`clearly communicating the summary of the present invention by omitting unnecessary descriptions.
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`For the same reason, some elements in the accompanying drawings are exaggerated, omitted, or schematically
`illustrated. In addition, the size of each component does not fully reflect the actual size. The same reference numerals are
`assigned to the same or corresponding components in each drawing.
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`Hereinafter, among portable electronic devices, a wireless headset will be described as an embodiment. A
`portable terminal capable of communicating with a wireless headset refers to an electronic device such as a mobile phone,
`a personal digital assistant (PDA), an MP3 player, a portable multimedia player (PMP), and a digital broadcasting receiver.
`A wireless headset according to an embodiment of the present invention refers to a headset capable of transmitting and
`receiving data through short-range communication with such a portable terminal.
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`FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a wireless headset according to an embodiment of the present invention.
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`The wireless headset 100 comprises a wireless communication module for wireless communication with a
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`portable terminal therein. As the wireless communication method, short-range communication such as Bluetooth and
`Zigbee may be used.
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`Further, the wireless headset 100 comprises a speaker unit 110, a microphone unit (not shown), a guide groove
`120, and a display unit 130, as shown in FIG. 1.
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`The wireless headset 100 outputs a sound signal transmitted from the portable terminal through the speaker unit
`110. The speaker unit 110 has a shape that is easy to plug into a user's ear. The user can hear the sound by plugging the
`speaker unit 110 of the wireless headset 100 into an ear.
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`The wireless headset 100 receives the input of a voice signal through a microphone unit positioned below the
`speaker unit 110. The input voice signal is transmitted to the portable terminal through wireless communication.
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`The display unit 130 is formed on one side of the wireless headset 100. The display unit 130 is typically formed
`on a surface opposite to the surface on which the speaker unit 110 is formed, so that the user can easily see the display unit
`130 from the outside. The display unit 130 displays the state of the wireless headset 100. For example, whether the wireless
`headset 100 is wirelessly connected to the mobile terminal, whether the power is on or off, and the remaining battery
`capacity of the wireless headset 100 are displayed.
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`The wireless headset 100 has a guide groove 120 formed on the side. The guide groove 120 may be formed on
`both sides or one side of the wireless headset 100. The guide groove 120 is formed in a shape such as a straight line toward
`the direction in which speaker unit 110 is formed from one end where the microphone unit of the wireless headset 100 is
`formed.
`FIG. 2A is a perspective view showing an electronic device storage unit according to an embodiment of the
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`present invention, and FIG. 2B is an enlarged view of portion A of FIG. 2A.
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`As shown in FIG. 2A, the electronic device storage unit 200 comprises a fastening unit to be worn on a user's
`wrist. In this embodiment, the fastening unit has a wristband shape. In the case of a wristband shape, the user can easily
`wear the same. The fastening unit is made of a material with good elasticity to improve the fit. In another embodiment of
`the present invention, the fastening unit may be made of a rubber band, cloth, plastic, or the like, and is not limited to a
`wristband shape.
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`The electronic device storage unit 200 is provided with a storage unit 240 capable of coupling a wireless headset.
`In this embodiment, the storage unit 240 is formed on the top of the electronic device storage unit 200. The storage unit
`240 has the same shape as the external appearance of the wireless headset, and is filled when the wireless headset is coupled.
`A coupling protrusion 220 is formed on the side of the receiving unit 240. The coupling protrusion 220 is fitted into the
`guide groove of the wireless headset when the wireless headset is coupled to the receiving unit 240.
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`As shown in FIG. 2B, the coupling protrusion 220 has a bar shape. The coupling protrusion 220 is attached to
`the side of the receiving unit 240 with a pin 221. In this embodiment, the pin 221 is inserted into the inner end of the
`coupling protrusion 220. The coupling protrusion 220 may be rotated by an angle at which the outer end is set around the
`point where the pin 221 is inserted.
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`The coupling protrusion 220 may be connected to a fixed point inside the electronic device storage unit 200 by
`a spring in a certain portion of the outer part that is embedded into the electronic device storage unit 200. The fixed point
`inside the electronic device storage unit may be above the maximum point by a set distance at which the outer end of the
`coupling protrusion 220 can be positioned, or may be below by a set distance below the lowest point at which the outer
`end can be positioned. In another embodiment, the pin 221 may be fixed with a torsion spring. When the spring is used,
`when the wireless headset is not coupled to the electronic device storage unit 200, the coupling protrusion 220 is positioned
`at an angle. Therefore, it can be more convenient when the user combines a wireless headset.
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`In another embodiment of the present invention, the coupling protrusion 220 may be attached to the side surface
`of the receiving unit 240 by inserting a pin 221 at an outer end of the coupling protrusion 220. FIG. 3A is a perspective
`view showing an electronic device storage unit according to another embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 3B is
`an enlarged view of part B of FIG. 3A.
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`As shown in FIGS. 3A and 3B, a pin 221 is inserted at an outer end of the coupling protrusion 220. The coupling
`protrusion 220 may be rotated to the extent of the angle set by the inner end around the point where the pin 221 is inserted.
`The coupling protrusion 220 may be connected by a spring to a point where a certain portion that is embedded
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`into the electronic device storage unit 200 is fixed to the inside of the electronic device storage unit 200. The fixed point
`inside the electronic device storage unit may be higher by a set distance than the highest point at which the inner one end
`of the coupling protrusion 220 can be positioned, or may be lower by a set distance than the lowest point at which the inner
`one end may be positioned. In another embodiment, the pin 221 may be fixed with a torsion spring. When the spring is
`used, and when the wireless headset is not coupled to the electronic device storage unit 200, the coupling protrusion 220 is
`positioned at an angle.
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`The coupling protrusion 220 may be attached to the side surface of the receiving unit 240 by using other fastening
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`means than a pin, such as screws. Alternatively, the coupling protrusion 220 may be formed on a plate, and may be attached
`by inserting the plate into a groove formed on the side of the receiving unit 240.
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`A hole 210 through which the speaker unit of the wireless headset can be inserted is formed on the bottom of the
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`receiving unit 240 of the electronic device storage unit 200. When the wireless headset is coupled to the electronic device
`storage unit, the speaker unit of the wireless headset enters the hole 210 and the wireless headset is completely coupled to
`the storage unit 240 of the electronic device storage unit 200.
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`FIGS. 4A and 4B are drawings showing that a wireless headset is coupled to an electronic device storage unit
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`according to an embodiment of the present invention.
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`The wireless headset 100 may be coupled to the electronic device storage unit 200. The coupling protrusion 220
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`of the electronic device storage unit 200 is positioned slightly obliquely so that the outer end faces upward. The wireless
`headset 100 and the electronic device storage unit 200 are coupled in a sliding manner by inserting the coupling protrusion
`220 of the electronic device storage unit 200 into the guide groove 120 of the wireless headset 100. Thereafter, when the
`upper portion of the wireless headset 100 where the speaker unit 110 is positioned is pressed, the coupling protrusion 220
`rotates by a set angle. Due to this rotation, the wireless headset 100 is completely fitted into the receiving unit 240 of the
`electronic device storage unit 200.
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`To separate the wireless headset 100 from the electronic device storage unit 200, a small groove 241 may be
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`formed in a predetermined portion of the storage unit 240 of the electronic device storage unit 200. The user can lift and
`take out the wireless headset 100 through the small groove 241. Alternatively, by using the elasticity of the spring connected
`to the coupling protrusion 220, the wireless headset may be taken out by pressing one end of the wireless headset 100.
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`The wireless headset 100 may mount a magnet on the insertion surface (a surface indicated by an arrow in FIG.
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`4A). The electronic device storage unit 200 may mount a magnet on the inner surface (a hatched surface in FIG. 4A) of the
`storage unit 240. Each of the magnets has a different polarity and thus attracts the other magnet when the wireless headset
`100 is coupled to the electronic device storage unit 200. Therefore, the user can smoothly engage with little force.
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`As illustrated in FIG. 4B, when the wireless headset 100 is coupled to the electronic device storage unit 200, the
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`display unit 200 of the wireless headset 100 displays the current time. Therefore, the user does not need to wear a separate
`wristwatch, and while wearing the electronic device storage unit 200 of the present invention, the wireless headset 100 can
`be combined and used as a wristwatch.
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`FIG. 5A is a perspective view showing an electronic device storage unit in which a microphone hole is formed
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`according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 5B is a cross-sectional view showing an inner cross section
`of FIG. 5A.
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`The electronic device storage unit 200 of the present invention may comprise a microphone hole 250. When the
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`wireless headset 100 is coupled to the electronic device storage unit 200, the microphone unit of the wireless headset 100
`is connected to the outside through the microphone hole 250. Therefore, the user can input a voice signal to the wireless
`headset 100 even when the wireless headset 100 is coupled to the electronic device storage unit 200.
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`FIG. 6A is a perspective view showing an electronic device storage unit in which a speaker hole is formed
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`according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 6B is a cross-sectional view showing an inner cross section of
`FIG. 6A.
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`The electronic device storage unit 200 of the present invention may comprise a speaker hole 211. When the
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`wireless headset 100 is coupled to the electronic device storage unit 200, the speaker unit 110 of the wireless headset 100
`is connected to the outside through the speaker hole 211. Accordingly, the user can hear the sound output from the speaker
`unit 110 of the wireless headset 100 even when the wireless headset 100 is coupled to the electronic device storage unit
`200.
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`In another embodiment of the present invention, the wireless headset 100 may comprise a microphone terminal
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`for external input and/or a speaker terminal for external output. The electronic device storage unit 200 may comprise an
`external microphone and/or an external speaker. When the wireless headset 100 is coupled to the electronic device storage
`unit 200, the external input microphone terminal is electrically connected to the external microphone terminal, and the
`external output speaker terminal is electrically connected to the external speaker terminal. Accordingly, the user may use
`the wireless headset 100 even in a state in which the wireless headset 100 is coupled to the electronic device storage unit
`200.
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`FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing a cover according to an embodiment of the present invention.
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`The electronic device storage unit according to the present invention may comprise a cover 300. The cover 300
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`is for protecting the wireless headset from external shock.
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`In this embodiment, the cover comprises a body having a rectangular plate shape and a hinge 310. The hinge 310 is
`positioned at one end of the body. The hinge 310 is equipped with a spring therein, so that it can contract into the body and
`protrude to the outside of the body. The cover 300 is detachable from the electronic device storage unit through the hinge
`310. The cover 300 is made of a transparent material such as transparent plastic. Therefore, even when the wireless headset
`is covered with the cover 300, it is visible from the outside.
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`FIG. 8A to 8C are drawings showing the coupling of a cover to an electronic device storage unit according to an
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`embodiment of the present invention.
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`A hinge groove 242 through which the hinge 310 of the cover 300 can be inserted is formed in the receiving unit
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`240 of the electronic device storage unit 200. The user contracts the hinge 310 of the cover 300 and subsequently brings it
`to the hinge groove 242. Thereafter, when the hinge 310 is protruded, the hinge 310 is fitted into the hinge groove 242. The
`cover 300 may be separated from the electronic device storage unit 200 through the opposite process.
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`It is possible to open and close the cover 300 by rotating the cover 300 around the hinge 310. When it is desired
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`to use the wireless headset 100, as shown in FIG. 8B, the cover 300 may be opened to take out the wireless headset 100.
`When the wireless headset 100 is not used, as illustrated in FIG. 8C, the cover 300 may be closed to protect the wireless
`headset 100 from external shock or stimulation.
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`As described above, the present specification and drawings disclose a preferred embodiment of the present
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`invention. In the embodiment of the present invention, a wireless headset has been described as an embodiment, but the
`present invention can be applied to other portable electronic devices other than the wireless headset. In addition, although
`specific terms have been used, these are merely used in a general meaning so as to easily explain the technical details of
`the present invention and to aid in understanding the present invention, and are not intended to limit the scope of the present
`invention. In addition to the embodiments disclosed herein, it would be obvious to those of ordinary skill in the art that
`other modifications based on the technical idea of the present invention may be implemented.
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`Effect of the Invention
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`According to the present invention, the wireless headset can be conveniently stored by the user by combining
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`the wireless headset with the electronic device storage unit. In addition, when the wireless headset is coupled to the
`electronic device storage unit, it is performed in a sliding manner, and the coupling protrusion can be rotated by a set angle,
`in such a way that coupling can be facilitated.
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`The present invention can be used in a state in which the wireless headset is coupled to the electronic device
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`storage unit. Therefore, users can more conveniently use the wireless headset.
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`In addition, the present invention is equipped with a cover to protect the wireless headset from external shock or
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`stimulation when the wireless headset is coupled to the electronic device storage unit.
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`Simple Description of the Drawings
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`FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a wireless headset according to an embodiment of the present invention.
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`FIG. 2A is a perspective view showing an electronic device storage unit according to an embodiment of the
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`present invention, and FIG. 2B is an enlarged view of part A of FIG. 2A.
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`FIG. 3A is a perspective view showing an electronic device storage unit according to another embodiment of the
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`present invention, and FIG. 3B is an enlarged view of part B of FIG. 3A.
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`FIGS. 4A and 4B are views showing the coupling of a wireless headset to an electronic device storage unit
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`according to an embodiment of the present invention.
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`FIG. 5A is a perspective view showing an electronic device storage unit in which a microphone hole is formed
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`according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 5B is a cross-sectional view showing an inner cross-section
`of FIG. 5A.
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`FIG. 6A is a perspective view showing an electronic device storage unit in which a speaker hole is formed
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`according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 6B is a cross-sectional view showing an inner cross section
`of FIG. 6A.
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`FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing a cover according to an embodiment of the present invention.
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`FIGS. 8A to 8C are figures showing the coupling of a cover to an electronic device storage unit according to an
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`embodiment of the present invention.
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`10-2008-0093178
`(11) AWS
`(cid:1667)(cid:1676)(cid:1676)(cid:1668) (cid:8011)(cid:7794)(cid:11998)(cid:18574) (cid:1676)(cid:1675)(cid:1672)(cid:1677)(cid:1675)(cid:1675)(cid:1683)(cid:1672)(cid:1675)(cid:1675)(cid:1684)(cid:1678)(cid:1676)(cid:1682)(cid:1683)
`(12) SAS SHA)
`(cid:1667)(cid:1676)(cid:1677)(cid:1668) (cid:8011)(cid:7794)(cid:17679)(cid:18462)(cid:8011)(cid:12106)(cid:1667)(cid:1692)(cid:1668)
`(43) 712}
`20084104214
`(cid:1667)(cid:1679)(cid:1678)(cid:1668) (cid:8011)(cid:7794)(cid:14802)(cid:14822) (cid:1677)(cid:1675)(cid:1675)(cid:1683)(cid:9114)(cid:1676)(cid:1675)(cid:14634)(cid:1677)(cid:1676)(cid:14802)
`
`SISal_ 10-2008-0093178
`(cid:7721)(cid:7504)(cid:17389)(cid:18172)(cid:1659)(cid:1676)(cid:1675)(cid:1672)(cid:1677)(cid:1675)(cid:1675)(cid:1683)(cid:1672)(cid:1675)(cid:1675)(cid:1684)(cid:1678)(cid:1676)(cid:1682)(cid:1683)
`
`(51)
`(cid:1667)(cid:1680)(cid:1676)(cid:1668)
`
`Int. Cl.
`(cid:1700)(cid:1737)(cid:1743)(cid:1673)(cid:1659)(cid:1694)(cid:1735)(cid:1673)
`
`HO4R 5/033 (2006.01) HO4R 1/10 (2006.01)
`(cid:1699)(cid:1675)(cid:1679)(cid:1709)(cid:1659)(cid:1680)(cid:1674)(cid:1675)(cid:1678)(cid:1678)(cid:1659)(cid:1667)(cid:1677)(cid:1675)(cid:1675)(cid:1681)(cid:1673)(cid:1675)(cid:1676)(cid:1668)(cid:1659)(cid:1659)(cid:1699)(cid:1675)(cid:1679)(cid:1709)(cid:1659)(cid:1676)(cid:1674)(cid:1676)(cid:1675)(cid:1659)(cid:1667)(cid:1677)(cid:1675)(cid:1675)(cid:1681)(cid:1673)(cid:1675)(cid:1676)(cid:1668)
`(21) Aas
`10-2007-0036738
`(cid:1667)(cid:1677)(cid:1676)(cid:1668) (cid:16370)(cid:14630)(cid:11998)(cid:18574)
`(cid:1676)(cid:1676)(cid:1675)(cid:1672)(cid:1677)(cid:1675)(cid:1675)(cid:1682)(cid:1672)(cid:1675)(cid:1675)(cid:1678)(cid:1681)(cid:1682)(cid:1678)(cid:1683)
`(22) 29a}
`200714049164
`(cid:1667)(

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