CPC H04R 5/033 (2013.01) [H04R 1/1091 (2013.01); H04R 5/04 (2013.01); H04R 1/1016 (2013.01); H04R 1/1041 (2013.01); H04R 25/552 (2013.01); H04R 2201/107 (2013.01); H04R 2420/07 (2013.01); H04R 2460/13 (2013.01)] | 20 Claims |
1. A multifunctional earphone system for sports activities, the system comprising:
a first apparatus configured to be carried in one of a user's ears, the first apparatus comprising a first data communication unit and a first loudspeaker;
a second apparatus configured to be carried in the user's other ear, the second apparatus comprising a second data communication unit and a second loudspeaker;
wherein at least one of the first apparatus and the second apparatus comprises a sensor unit and a data processing unit;
wherein the first apparatus further comprises a signal processing unit configured to generate a binaural audio signal, the binaural audio signal comprising a first signal part to be output by the first loudspeaker and a second signal part to be output by the second loudspeaker;
wherein the binaural audio signal is constructed to evoke a spatial hearing impression with precise directional localization within a three-dimensional space around a head of the user; and
wherein the first data communication unit is configured to wirelessly communicate the second signal part of the binaural audio signal to the second data communication unit.
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