Patent ID: 9344793
Filing Date: 2016-05-17
CPC Classification: H04M,H04R

Claim Text:
1. An apparatus for augmenting audio capabilities of a mobile computing device, the mobile computing device comprising an integrated loudspeaker proximal a first end of the mobile computing device, an integrated microphone proximal a second end of the mobile computing device opposite the first end, an integrated battery, and an integrated charging port electrically coupled to the battery, the apparatus comprising: a housing transiently encasing a portion of the mobile computing device; a communication module arranged within the housing, downloading a hearing profile of a user from the mobile computing device, and receiving an output audio signal from the mobile computing device; a processor arranged within the housing and processing the output audio signal according to the hearing profile; a secondary audio output module arranged within the housing adjacent the integrated loudspeaker and outputting a processed form of the output audio signal in place of output of the output audio signal by the integrated loudspeaker; a secondary microphone arranged within the housing adjacent the integrated microphone, the communication module transmitting an input audio signal from the secondary microphone to the mobile computing device; and a secondary charging port arranged within the housing, electrically coupled to the integrated charging port, and receiving a charging connector to recharge the mobile computing device through the integrated charging port.