Rockin’ Patent Application – Apple Inc’s “Wearable Device With Directional Audio”

US 2022/0095049 A1 - Apple Inc - Wearable Device With Directional Audio - Patents Rock - Russell IP
  • Rockin’ Patent Application: US 2022/0095049 A1
  • Filed: 22 July 2021
  • In the name of: Apple Inc
  • Title: Wearable Device With Directional Audio
  • What’s claimed: “A wearable device comprising: a support structure; an audio module rotatably coupled to the support structure, the audio module comprising a parametric array of speakers configured to direct audio waves in a direction corresponding to a rotational orientation of the audio module relative to the support structure.”
  • Why this patent application rocks: This patent application appears to relate to a wearable device with an audio module that is operable to provide audio output from a distance away from the ears of the user. It seems the device can be worn on the clothing of the user, like the collar, the audio waves would be focused by a ‘parametric array of speakers that limit audibility to others.’ For more information, see here for a detailed take on the patent application.

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