Abstract: In accordance with an example embodiment of the present invention, an apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus includes an earpiece member and a main body member. The main body member includes a receiving area. The main body member is configured to provide a communication link with a mobile device. The receiving area is configured to removably receive the earpiece member. The apparatus is configured to perform a predetermined operation in response to removal of the earpiece member from the receiving area.

Abstract: An apparatus including a first section which is sized and shaped to be supportably mounted on a person's ear, a second section movably connected to the first section, and a switch. The first section includes a speaker. The second section is movable between a first home position and a second outward position relative to the first home position and the first section. The switch is configured to be automatically actuated when the second section is moved relative to the first section between the first home position and the second outward position. The switch is OFF when the first and second sections are in a first configuration with the second section in the first home position. The switch is ON when the first and second sections are in a second different configuration with the second section in the second outward position.

Abstract: In accordance with an example embodiment of the present invention, an apparatus is provided, comprising: a wireless headset configured to detect removal of the wireless headset from a holder; and perform at least one of switching to a powered state, establishing a communication link with a mobile device, detecting a connection attempt and accepting the connection attempt when the removal is detected.