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UNBOUND
TRUE WIRELESS EARBUDS
UNBOUND TW Earbuds have a simple and ergonomic design, are a comfort on users' ears and provide a passive noise isolating feature through the flexible ear tips.
Published at 2018 CES
© Merkury Innovations 2017
BUILT-IN FLEXIBLE
USB CONNECTOR
CHARGING CASE WITH A BUILT-IN USB CONNECTOR
UNBOUND TW Earbuds deliver 2 1/2 hours play time and an extra 12+ hours from the Power case. The portable power case has the BUILT-IN FLEXIBLE USB CHARGING CONNECTOR, which allows users to be free from carrying an extra cable.
90mAh BATTERY
+ COMFORT & FLEXIBLE CABLE
POGO PINS
+ MAGNETS
+ SNAP-IN DOCKING
EXTENDED BATTERY + DOCKING CLIP
The extended Battery cable provides extra 4-5 hours of play time, and the exclusive docking clip systems bring several benefits for users. Unlike most true wireless earbuds including Apple Airpods that can’t be used when charging, this extended battery cable allows users to continue listening or calling while being charged. The Pogo pins in the docking clips deliver electrical power from the extended battery to the earbuds. In addition, the magnets on the clips of the extended battery cable allow functionality in which they can be connected, while still hanging on the user’s neck when it is not being used.
PROCESS
COMPETETIONS
IDEATION SKETCHES
PROBLEMS & SOLUTIONS
What problems make people dislike true wireless earbuds?
1. Lack of battery life
2. Need a charging cable
PROBLEM 1
Lack of battery life
SOLUTION:
Extended battery w/ cable
BENEFITS OF THE EXTENDED CABLE
True Wireless
Additional Playtime
from the extra battery
Built-in magnets allow users put the two docking clips together and wear like a neckband.
Easy carry and keep the earbuds together around your neck
PROBLEM 2:
Need a charging cable w/ case
SOLUTION
Built-in USB cable
CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT
IDEATION IN CAD
3D MOCKUP MODELS
USER TEST
Ergonomic and Function
