Here It Comes

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!