OmniLink

What it does

OMNILINK is an innovative intelligent interactive headset designed to solve the shortcomings of traditional headphones in terms of portability and interactive experience.

Your inspiration

headphones have become an indispensable part of people's daily life, especially on public transportation such as subways and buses, people often use headphones to isolate the noise from the outside world and immerse themselves in their own music world. However, while we have found that headphones, while they provide convenience, they also often isolate people from the outside world, miss out on opportunities to interact with their surroundings, and may even ignore important safety information. This one-way, passive use doesn't take full advantage of the potential of headphones as smart products to improve quality of life.

How it works

At the heart of the design of the OMNILINK headset is its innovative interactive technology and multi-functional integration, which work together to provide users with a completely new listening and interactive experience. First of all, the earbuds feature a magnetic slide closure design, which not only allows the earbuds to fold compactly when not in use, making them easy to carry, but also automatically activates when opened, providing an intuitive and elegant way to open. This magnetic suction mechanism ensures the stability of the headset in the folded state, while reducing mechanical wear and extending the life of the product. Secondly, the headset is equipped with a high-sensitivity touch screen, which allows users to control music playback, answer calls

Design process

OMNILINK headphone design goes through a rigorous and meticulous creative process from concept to finished product. Initially, we looked at people's habits of using headphones in public transportation and determined the main goal of the design: to create a smart headset that would enhance the user experience and enhance human-machine interaction. During the concept phase, we conducted extensive market research and user interviews to ensure that the design met the needs of the target user group. Using the principles and data of ergonomics, we made an initial plan for the size, shape and weight of the headphones to ensure that they were ergonomic and comfortable to wear. During the design phase, we used CAD software to create a dimensional model of the headset and went through several iterations to optimize the exterior design and internal structure of the headset. We paid special attention to the mechanical design of the magnetic slide cover to ensure that it is both beautiful and functional, and can work reliably in different use scenarios. We conducted multiple rounds of user testing, collected feedback and made improvements based on user inputs.

How it is different

The uniqueness of the OMNILINK headset lies in its innovative design concept and technical implementation, which makes it stand out from the rest. First of all, it adopts a magnetic slide cover opening and closing design, which not only enhances the sense of science and technology of the product, but also enhances the user's convenience of use, making the opening and closing of the earphones more smooth and natural. Secondly, omnilink integrates a high-sensitivity touchscreen, an intuitive way of interaction that simplifies the operation process, allowing users to easily control the headset with gestures without having to learn complex instructions. In addition, the multi-functional module design of the headset meets the needs of users in different scenarios, such as environmental perception, health monitoring, etc., which are not common in traditional headphones, and they provide users with a more personalized and intelligent experience.

Future plans

The future development direction of OMNILINK headphones will focus on improving the level of intelligence and enhancing the user experience. First of all, we plan to integrate more advanced artificial intelligence technology to enable the headset to learn the user's preferences and habits and provide a more personalized service. Secondly, we will explore seamless connectivity with other smart devices, such as smart homes, fitness trackers, etc., to achieve a wider range of application scenarios and richer functional integration. Next steps include further optimizing the sensitivity and accuracy of the touchscreen

Awards

The second prize of the Hebei Division of the Visual Art Design Competition of the 16th China Blue Bridge Cup Competition