Abstract: In accordance with the teachings described herein, a side mounted wireless headset is provided. The wireless headset may be configured to communicate with a remote device over a short range wireless link. The wireless headset may include an eartip extending from a headset body that is configured to be inserted into an ear canal when the wireless headset is positioned on a user's head. The eartip, when inserted into the ear canal, may occlude the ear canal and secure the wireless headset to the user's head. An earhook may be attached to the headset body and may be configured to extend around an outer surface of the user's ear to further secure the wireless headset to the user's head.

Abstract: In accordance with the teachings described herein, systems and methods are provided for providing environmental specific noise reduction algorithms (ESNRAs) in a head-mounted device. A network server may be used to store a plurality of ESNRAs. One or more of the ESNRAs may be downloaded from the network server for use in the head-mounted device. The head-mounted device may use one or more of the downloaded ESNRAs to filter environmental noise from an audio signal.

Abstract: In accordance with the teachings described herein, a communication headset with signal processing capabilities is provided. A radio communications circuitry may be included to communicate wirelessly with a communications device. A speaker may be included for directing acoustical signals into the ear canal of a headset user. A microphone may be included for receiving acoustical signals. A digital signal processor may be included for processing acoustical signals, the digital signal processor being operable in a first mode, such as a communication mode, and in a second mode, such as a hearing instrument mode.