US Patent 11340315 Earbud case with hall effect sensor and related holder

Various implementations include earbud cases with a Hall effect sensor configured to aid in detecting whether the case is open or closed. Certain additional implementations include a holder for a Hall effect sensor in an earbud case. In some particular aspects, a case for a set of earbuds includes: a top section including a set of magnets; and a base section movably coupled with the top section, the base section having: an upper compartment including a set of slots for holding the earbuds; and a lower compartment, having: a printed circuit board (PCB); a holder coupled with the PCB; and a Hall effect sensor coupled with holder, wherein the holder separates the Hall effect sensor from the PCB.