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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 09, 2025
Filed:
Apr. 09, 2021
Harman International Industries, Incorporated, Stamford, CT (US);
HARMAN INTERNATIONAL INDUSTRIES, INCORPORATED, Stamford, CT (US);
Abstract
An earphone comprises a housing defining an audio opening; a speaker driver positioned within the housing; and a body temperature measuring module. The audio opening is configured to be positioned within or facing toward an ear canal of a wearer in a wearing position of the earphone. The speaker driver comprises a diaphragm facing toward the audio opening, defining an audio channel between the diaphragm and the opening. The body temperature measuring module is positioned within the audio channel, the and comprises a reflector, and a temperature sensor configured to receive an infrared light transmitted through the audio opening and reflected by the reflector.