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Problem of Current Earphones Cables are too long Hassle of dealing with tangled cables… Designs are not customizable Earphones fall off from the ears
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Here It Comes
Redesinging Earphones
Contents
Problems of Current Earphones1
Candidate Designs2
Comparison of Candidate Designs3
Implementation of Final Design4
Problem of Current Earphones
Cables are too long
Hassle of dealing with tangled cables…
Designs are not customizable
Earphones fall off from the ears
Goals of re-designing “Earphone”
Form Increasing portability, making the product fashionable
Function Playing music, etc Acoustic adjustments not considered
Contents
Problems of Current Earphones1
Candidate Designs2
Summary of Candidate Designs3
Implementation of Final Design4
Candidate Designs
Design 2
Design 3
Design 4
Summary
Design 1“Bud Earphone”
1. Advantage: Less possibility of the cables being tangled Short cables enhancing the portability of the product No need to worry about the cables being hooked to other
objects and falling off from the ears
2. Disadvantage: Battery life issues Earphones not replaceable
3. Feasibility: Can be made with current Bluetooth technology
Design 1
Design 3
Design 4
Summary
“Earphone + Glasses”
1. Advantage: No need to carry earphones separately No worry about the cables being tangled up Easy to wear
2. Disadvantage: Weight issues Battery life issues
3. Feasibility: Technically feasible, but making it light enough might not be
possible
Design 2
Candidate Designs
Design 1
Design 2
Design 4
Summary
“Folding Earphone” w/o cables
1. Advantage: Able to be folded into a circular Easy to carry
2. Disadvantage: Battery life issues Easy to lose
3. Feasibility: Can be made with current Bluetooth technology
Design 3
Candidate Designs
Design 1
Design 3
Design 2
Summary
“Earingphone” w/o cables
1. Advantage: Fashionable NO cable issues
2. Disadvantage: Battery life issues Easy to lose
3. Feasibility: Can be made with Bluetooth technology
Design 4
Candidate Designs
Contents
Problems of Current Earphones1
Candidate Designs2
Summary of Candidate Designs3
Implementation of Final Design4
Comparison of Candidate DesignsBud
EarphoneEarphone +
GlassesFolding
Earphone Earingphone
Degree of Design Freedom Average Average Average High
Feasibility(Y/N) Y Y Y Y
Portability High Low Average Average
New to Market? N N N Y
Contents
Problems of Current Earphones1
Candidate Designs2
Summary of Candidate Designs3
Implementation of Final Design4
Functions
Functions
WirelessEarphone
Microphone
NoiseCancellation
Descriptions
• The most basic function• Enables users to listen to the music
without cables
• Voice might not be heard because of the distance between ear and mouth
• Does not support phone calls when used with mobile phones
• Bluetooth technology might not deliver clear voice
• Battery life issues
Featured
NotFeatured
Bluetooth Technology What is “Bluetooth”?
Technology for wireless data transmission
Advantages of “Bluetooth” technology: No need for cables Low power consumption (peak consumption : 20 mA) Small size Low Cost ($4~$7 for each module) Applications : Music Players, Mobile Phones, etc able to use in any smart
devices
Size and Weight
Iriver BT-S10
33.05 * 33.05 * 15.13(mm)
11.2g
PictureSize(W*L*H in mm)
Weight
JaybirdJF4
33 * 16 * 8(mm)
10g
ProposedProduct
35 * 35 * 10(mm)
10~12 g per each piece
Battery Life
Battery to beused
Picture Descriptions
ExpectedBattery
Life
Capacity : 80mAhDimension : 30 * 20 * 2.5mm (W*L*H)
Peak Power Consumption : 20 mA for Bluetooth 4.0 Battery Capacity : 80 mAh
Expected Battery Life : 80mAh ÷ 20mA = 4 hours
Price
COSYCompany Name
Price KRW 42,000
PLEOMAX
KRW 43,000
Fusion FnC
KRW 24,000
Expected price range of the product Around KRW 30,000 ~ 40,000
Additional Refinements
CustomizedDesign
Customized design patterns onto the surface of the product
Carrying Case
Provide a carrying case to prevent users from carrying each piece separately
Buttons &LEDs
Buttons : Play, Stop, Forward, Rewind LEDs
Summary of Specification Size (Dimensions)
35 * 35 * 10 mm (Width * Length * Height)
Weight 12g per piece
Price Range KRW 40,000 ~ 50,000
Major Advantages No hassle caused by cables Fashionable design Affordable price
Thank You!
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