APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING WIRELESS FUNCTIONALITY TO AN AUDIO PLAYBACK DEVICE
A wireless module for providing wireless transmission of audio to an audio playback apparatus, such as a set of headphones or speakers, is provided. The wireless module may include a wireless transceiver configured for receiving an audio stream, an audio output interface configured for sending an audio output stream, and a fastener for fastening the wireless transceiver to the audio playback apparatus. The fastener may be a spring loaded grasping fastener, a magnetic or sticky fastener, a clamping fastener or a clip fastener.
1 . An apparatus for providing wireless transmission of audio content, comprising:
a wireless module, comprising:
a wireless transceiver configured for receiving an audio stream;
an audio output interface configured for sending an audio output stream; and
a fastener for fastening the wireless module to an audio playback apparatus.
2 . The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the fastener comprises a spring loaded grasping fastener, the grasping fastener comprising:
a grasping fastener housing having a ring located between and integrally attached to a pair of tubular members; and
a grasping arm having a friction grasping member secured to one or more rods configured to be movably received into the pair of tubular members.
3 . The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the fastener comprises:
a metal plate adapted to be affixed to the audio playback device; and
one or more magnets affixed to the wireless module for securing the wireless module to the audio playback device by a magnetic force.
4 . The apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the metal plate includes a notch.
5 . The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the fastener comprises:
one or more claws hingedly attached to a fastener housing configured to clamp onto the audio playback device.
6 . The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the fastener comprises:
one or more clips secured to a fastener housing and configured to flex and clip onto the audio playback device.
7 . The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the wireless module further comprises:
a bottom panel having an outer surface and an opposing inner surface, the wireless transceiver secured to the inner surface of the bottom panel;
an internal panel, in electrical communication with the wireless transceiver, the audio output interface secured to the internal panel; and
a housing adapted to receive the internal panel and the bottom panel, the bottom panel configured to form a bottom of the housing.
8 . The apparatus of claim 7 , wherein the wireless module further comprises:
a user interface, in electrical communication with the audio output interface, for enabling audio playback functionality, wherein the user interface comprises a plurality of buttons.
9 . The apparatus of claim 8 , wherein the user interface is located on an outer surface of the housing.
10 . The apparatus of claim 9 , wherein the user interface is a tactile switch.
11 . The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the audio playback device is a set of headphones.
12 . An apparatus for providing wireless transmission of audio content, comprising:
a wireless module, comprising:
a bottom panel having an outer surface and an opposing inner surface;
a wireless transceiver, secured to the inner surface of the bottom panel, configured for receiving an audio stream;
an internal panel, in electrical communication with the wireless transceiver, having an audio output interface configured for sending an audio output stream;
a housing adapted to receive the internal panel and the bottom panel, the bottom panel configured to form a bottom of the housing; and
a fastener for fastening the housing of the wireless module to an audio playback apparatus.
13 . The apparatus of claim 12 , wherein the fastener comprises a spring loaded grasping fastener, the grasping fastener comprising:
a grasping fastener housing having a ring located between and integrally attached to a pair of tubular members; and
a grasping arm having a friction grasping member secured to one or more rods configured to be movably received into the pair of tubular members.
14 . The apparatus of claim 12 , wherein the fastener comprises:
a metal plate adapted to be affixed to the audio playback device; and
one or more magnets affixed to the wireless module for securing the wireless module to the audio playback device by a magnetic force.
15 . The apparatus of claim 14 , wherein the metal plate includes a notch.
16 . The apparatus of claim 12 , wherein the fastener comprises:
one or more claws hingedly attached to a fastener housing configured to clamp onto the audio playback device.
17 . The apparatus of claim 12 , wherein the fastener comprises:
one or more clips secured to a fastener housing and configured to flex and clip onto the audio playback device.
18 . The apparatus of claim 12 , wherein the wireless module further comprises:
a user interface, in electrical communication with the audio output interface, for enabling audio playback functionality, wherein the user interface comprises a plurality of buttons.
19 . The apparatus of claim 18 , wherein the user interface is a rocker switch.
20 . The apparatus of claim 12 , wherein the audio playback device is a set of headphones.