Abstract: The present invention proposes a band unit for attaching a hanger to a portable appliance having an approximately rectangular or oblong three-dimensional body in front elevation. The band unit comprises a elastic shoulder band, having flexibility, consisting of a intermediate part to be positioned on the top of the body of the portable appliance and both right and left side parts to be placed on the right and left sides of the appliance body, nonskid surfaces respectectively provided on the inner surfaces caused to contact with the appliance body at least on right and left side parts of the shoulder band, a plurality of notches provided on the inner surfaces caused to contact with at least a part of the outer surfaces of both right and left side parts of the shoulder band, at least one expansive elastic band caused to adhere elastically to notches on both right and left side parts of the shoulder band attached to the appliance body a hanger attached to the intermediate part of the shoulder band.

Abstract: A headset is described for use in connection with either mobile telephones, conventional landline telephones or personal computers. When used with wireless applications, the headset is housed in a generally elongated casing having an ear bud, having a speaker therein, and a battery pack extending therefrom which are used in conjunction with one another to secure the headset against a user's ear. The battery pack includes a lip that is designed to cradle the helix of a user's ear against the casing and is positioned distal of the ear bud such that the battery pack is located behind a user's ear when the headset is in its operating position. The battery pack and the ear bud are further positioned on the casing to equally distribute the weight of the headset about the ear bud and prevent unnecessary movement of the headset about ear during operation.

Abstract: A safety helmet structure includes a safety helmet formed with a base portion which is located at a position adjacent to a user's one ear. The base portion is provided with an insertion groove which is provided with a threaded seat. A seat is mounted on the base portion and provided with an insertion flange that may be inserted into the insertion groove of the base portion. The seat has a receiver, and a speaker. A signal connecting cord is extended from the seat, and connected to a mobile telephone. The seat is provided with a through hole for passage of a threaded rod. The threaded rod is provided with a thread that mates with the thread of the threaded seat. A spring is mounted between the base portion and the seat for adjusting the protruding position of the seat.

Abstract: A headset has one or two earpieces, an adjustable microphone boom, and a means for securing the headset to the user. The earpiece includes a speaker element for generating sound and a sound funneling device for funneling sound from the speaker element to an ear canal of the user. The sound funneling device rests within a concha and at the entrance of the ear canal for funneling sound and for stabilizing the earpiece against an ear of the user. In the preferred embodiment, the sound funneling device includes a first end which is open-ended and facing the speaker element, and a second end which includes one or more apertures and rests at the entrance of the ear canal. The first end has a circumference which is larger than a circumference of the second end which focuses the sound from the speaker element to the ear canal. A speaker cushion is configured to fit around the speaker element and the sound funneling device and preferably provides a means for coupling the speaker element to the sound funneling device.

Abstract: According to the present invention a radio communication device is presented. The device is operated by user input means. The user input means comprise a circular ring which surrounds a display. The ring is mounted for rotational movement and by movement of the ring the functions of the communication device are controlled and information is entered. The communication device is preferably a wrist watch phone or a wrist phone.

Abstract: Headsets are used in variety of applications to facilitate one- or two-way audio communications between users and/or devices. The present inventor recognized that conventional headsets lack means for successfully integrating more than one audio source, despite their use in proximity to multiple sources of audio signals, such as cell phones, laptops, aircraft radios, and so forth. Accordingly, the present inventors devised one or more devices, circuits, and methods related to connection of at least two audio input signals to a headset. For example, in one embodiment, an active-noise-reduction (ANR) headset includes at least one auxiliary port for connection to an output of at least one device, such as a personal communications, computing, and/or entertainment device. This exemplary headset also includes a primary port for connection to a two-radio or public-address system and circuitry for automatically suppressing or muting the volume of an auxiliary input signal relative to that of a primary input signal.

Abstract: A portable device for coiling cable and amplifying sound, the device comprises a cover body and an amplifier with a coiled cable, wherein an accommodating space is formed in an inner portion of the cover body, and the accommodating pace partitioned into a first space and a second space by an isolating device. A fixing member is disposed on an outer side of the cover body. The portable device for coiling cable and amplifying sound includes a casing, a cable coiling mechanism, a communication cable, an earphone, a circuit unit, and a connector, wherein the communication cable is coiled around the cable coiling mechanism, and the earphone and the circuit unit connected to the communication cable. The circuit unit has an amplifying element, and the connector connected to the circuit unit by a connecting wire. And the amplifier with a coiled cable is accommodated to the second space of the cover body.

Abstract: A wrist portable information apparatus has a case containing a circuit board having a wireless communication circuit for performing wireless communication and a voice processing circuit for performing voice processing. First and second straps are connected to the case to mount the case to a user's wrist. A speaker is disposed in one of the case and the first strap to output processed voice from the voice processing circuit, and a microphone is disposed in one of the case and the second strap to input voice to the voice processing circuit. A contact mechanism is provided with an electrically connected state which is changed in response to opening and closing of at least one of the first strap and the second strap. A detecting circuit detects opening and closing of the first strap or the second strap by detecting the connected state of the contact mechanism.

Abstract: A headset is described for use in connection with either mobile telephones, conventional landline telephones or personal computers. When used with wireless applications, the headset is housed in a generally elongated casing having an ear bud, having a speaker therein, and a battery pack extending therefrom which are used in conjunction with one another to secure the headset against a user's ear. The battery pack includes a lip that is designed to cradle the helix of a user's ear against the casing and is positioned distal of the ear bud such that the battery pack is located behind a user's ear when the headset is in its operating position. The battery pack and the ear bud are further positioned on the casing to counterbalance the end of the casing opposite the ear bud and to equally distribute the weight of the headset about the ear bud and prevent unnecessary movement of the headset about ear during operation.

Abstract: An ergonomic headset assembly having increased comfort and convenience of use is provided. In accordance with one embodiment a headset assembly is provided which includes a first headpiece pivotally coupled to a second flexible headpiece. The headset assembly further includes means for limiting the pivotal movement of the flexible headpiece with respect to the first headpiece. This allows the tension of the headset assembly to be suitable adjusted to the head size of the wearer. In accordance with another embodiment a headset assembly which includes a headband and an electronics housing pivotally coupled to the headpiece is provided. The pivotal coupling of the electronics housing with respect to the headband allows the electronics housing to be swung away from a user's ear and provides additional comfort to the user. In accordance with yet another embodiment a headset assembly having an electronics housing coupled to a clip member is provided.

Abstract: A headset and a method for using a headset, to communicate with two separate devices. The headset comprises a mounting member for mounting and holding the headset on the head of a wearer, at least a first speaker, and means for connecting the speaker to the mounting member for holding the speaker adjacent an ear of the wearer. The headset further comprises first and second microphones, and a boom member connecting the microphones to the mounting member for holding the microphones adjacent the mouth of the wearer. A signal conducting circuit is provided for transmitting input communication signals from at least the first device to the first speaker, and for transmitting output communications from the first and second microphones to the first and second devices respectively.

Abstract: A communication device and overmold adapted to minimize the feedback, acoustic coupling, and seismic vibration between a speaker and microphone in close proximity, as is typically found in hands-free headsets, is provided. This invention, through the use of specific structures absorbs unwanted noise and sound waves thereby improving the performance of the communication system as a whole. The complete system of this invention is provided in several embodiments, including an embodiment where the microphone is inserted within the overmold structure, an embodiment where the microphone is a boom microphone and an embodiment where the microphone is somewhat remote (a few inches) down from a miniaturized overmold and is provided with an ON/OFF switch.

Abstract: An infrared head set which is made as a chin bow receiver which is designed to pick up infrared signals and convert them into an audio transmission in the auditory range. This infrared head set includes a base housing (20a-c) and two bow ends (27) with one miniature speaker each located on the end side. The two bow ends (27) are supported in the base housing (20a-c) and can be elastically spread in at least one plane. The bow ends (27) are dynamically connected to at least one switch (5) housed in the lever action range of the plane. The switch turns on the receiving circuit for a certain spread position (12) of the bow ends (27) with the spread position (12) being dependent on wearing. Automatically turning reception on and off of the chin bow receiver dependent on wearing is advantageous.

Abstract: A headset storage device includes a headset cradle, a switch and a manual override device. The headset cradle has two positions: a first position when the headset cradle is supporting a headset and a second position when the headset cradle is not supporting a headset. The switch couples the audio signal to the alternate audio system when the headset cradle is in the first position and to the headset when the headset cradle is in the second position. The manual override device forces the headset cradle into one of the two positions regardless of whether the headset cradle is supporting a headset.

Abstract: The object is to provide a handset for a telephone set or for a radio communication unit to enable its user to receive a communication while enjoying music through a headphone set and the like. The handset is small in size, light in weight and excellent in fittingness. Further, the handset enables its user to easily perceive a voice sound in communication even in a high-noise environment, and also enables the user to speak in a whisper without making the people around the user uncomfortable. Still further, the handset is capable of serving as a personal ornament of the user. The handset is provided with a bone conduction speaker portion 2, a microphone portion 3 and a drive circuit storage portion 4, and is capable of being connected with the telephone set or the radio communication unit. The bone conduction speaker portion 2 is capable of being disposed adjacent to any desired area of the user's face when the microphone portion 3 is disposed adjacent to the user's mouth.

Abstract: The system comprises an ear-piece (2) and an intermediate module (3) connected to the mobile telephone (1). The ear-piece and intermediate module communicate with one another in half-duplex transmission under the control of the ear-piece via a wireless radio link at a frequency of less than 1 GHz, preferably at 434 MHz. The audio signals from the telephone or the ear-piece are converted into digital form before being transmitted by a digital transmission-receipt circuit using phase modulation. The transmitted signals are reconverted into analog form before being applied to a receiver (4) of the ear-piece or to an audio input of the telephone. A control button (19) located, on the ear-piece can enable the ear-piece to be powered on, the telephone to be remotely connected and disconnected, and a microphone (5) of the ear-piece to be actuated when the microphone is telescopic. This system enables hands-free use of the telephone without any health hazards.

Abstract: Disclosed is an alerting device for an incoming call with an earphone jack of a portable mobile phone for notifying a user of an incoming call or an alarm from outside of the portable mobile phone. The alerting device of a portable mobile phone including an earphone jack for connecting an earphone with an earphone operator for operating the earphone includes an external incoming notifying device. The notifying system further includes a discriminator, an incoming notifying operator, a selector and a controller installed in the portable mobile phone. The external incoming notifying device includes at least one incoming notifying element, and an earphone jack connector for connecting the incoming notifying elements to the earphone jack. The discriminator, connected with the earphone jack, determines which device of the earphone and the external incoming notifying device is connected to the earphone jack. The incoming notifying operator operates the external incoming notifying device.

Abstract: Communication unit comprising a housing in which at least one transducer is placed, and on which a microphone arm is suspended. The housing also has means, such as an ear hook, for fastening the communication unit to the head of a user. The microphone arm is pivotally connected to the housing by a hinge link, and at an outer area of the housing, so that the microphone arm can be moved between a first position in which it lies up against the housing, and a second position in which it extends away from the housing. The microphone arm has a length, which in the main is less than or of the same order as the greatest extent of the housing, so that in the folded-in state the microphone arm does not project out over the circumference of the housing. The communication unit can be used on both the right and the left side of the head, in that the ear hook (6) can be suspended in two different positions, corresponding to the communication unit being worn on the right or the left ear, respectively.

Abstract: Communication unit comprising a housing in which at least one transducer is placed, and on which a microphone arm is suspended. The housing also has means, such as an ear hook, for fastening the communication unit to the head of a user. The microphone arm is pivotally connected to the housing by a hinge link, and at an outer area of the housing, so that the microphone arm can be moved between a first position in which it lies up against the housing, and a second position in which it extends away from the housing. The microphone arm has a length, which in the main is less than or of the same order as the greatest extent of the housing, so that in the folded-in state the microphone arm does not project out over the circumference of the housing. The communication unit can be used on both the right and the left side of the head, in that the ear hook (6) can be suspended in two different positions, corresponding to the communication unit being worn on the right or the left ear, respectively.

Abstract: Communication unit comprising a housing in which at least one transducer is placed, and on which a microphone arm is suspended. The housing also has means, such as an ear hook, for fastening the communication unit to the head of a user. The microphone arm is pivotally connected to the housing by a hinge link, and at an outer area of the housing, so that the microphone arm can be moved between a first position in which it lies up against the housing, and a second position in which it extends away from the housing. The microphone arm has a length, which in the main is less than or of the same order as the greatest extent of the housing, so that in the folded-in state the microphone arm does not project out over the circumference of the housing. The communication unit can be used on both the right and the left side of the head, in that the ear hook (6) can be suspended in two different positions, corresponding to the communication unit being worn on the right or the left ear, respectively.

Abstract: A holder to carry portable electronic equipment on the body of a user, include a cord loop adapted for carrying on the body of a user; the cord loop having a support to hold the electronic equipment and a connector adapted to normally maintain the cord loop and disconnect the cord loop the moment it is applied with a larger pulling force than a predetermined force.

Abstract: An earplug type earphone without impulse noise and surroundings blockade includes an earphone housing having a sound chamber inside thereof and a loudspeaker mounted therein, wherein a plurality of sound outlet meshes is provided on the front end of the earphone housing. A proper distance is given between the front end of the earphone housing and the loudspeaker mounted therein. A plurality of sound inlet meshes is provided on and encircled the earphone housing within the proper distance. The lower impulse noise output end with respect to two output ends of the loudspeaker is arranged to face to the sound outlet meshes. Therefore, the earphone can prevent not only the impulse noise directly impact to the middle ear but also the damage of the middle ear and the cause of conductive hearing loss.

Abstract: Communication unit comprising a housing (1) in which at least one transducer is placed, and on which a microphone arm (2) is suspended. The housing also has an ear hook (6) for fastening the communication unit to the head of a user. The microphone arm (2) is pivotally connected to the housing (1) by a hinge link (3, 4, 5) at an outer area of the housing, and so that the microphone arm (2) can be moved between a position in which it lies up against the housing (1), and a position in which it extends away from the housing. The microphone arm has a length, which in the main is less than or of the same order as the greatest extent of the housing, so that in the folded-in state the microphone arm does not project out over the circumference of the housing. The communication unit can be used on both the right and the left side of the head, in that the ear hook (6) can be suspended in two different positions.

Abstract: A telephone headset adapter includes a deck with a top surface for supporting a telephone. The deck is placed underneath a telephone, and the weight of the telephone is applied on the deck and stabilizes the deck. The deck includes a primary or fixed deck portion and a movable deck portion. The movable deck portion is coupled to the fixed deck portion by an extension slide. The movable deck portion is movable along the extension slide to vary the width of the deck. Thus, the deck can support and accommodate telephone sets of various sizes and configurations. Routing channels are also formed within the top surface of the deck for receiving cords that are used with the telephone set, handset, headset and accessories, thereby minimizing cord tangling and clutter. An electronic housing is removably coupled to an end of the deck. The electronic housing contains adapter components for coupling the telephone to the headset or handset.

Abstract: A receptacle for earphone cord is disclosed. The present receptacle comprises a front shell and a rear shell, a retractable earphone cord mounted within the two shells, and a retracting device having a rolling disc mounted onto a pivotal seat and a retracting spring being mounted at one side of the rolling disc, one end of the spring being mounted at the rolling disc and the other end of the spring being located at a pivotal rod of the pivot seat, characterized in that a recess is provided on the rolling disc and contains soft coiled cord which is coiled into a plurality of coils, one end of the cord is connected to the earphone cord and the other end is connected to a connection wire, thereby the compactness of the soft coiled cord provides extension capability and retraction capability.

Abstract: An earphone type transmitter receiver apparatus is constructed to include a housing adapted for inserting into the user's ear, the housing having a front opening covered with a grille and an earphone cushion on the grille, a speaker mounted in an inside wall of the grille for output of sound from an external sound source; and a microphone mounted in a forwardly extended center barrel of the grille for picking up the user's sound waves from the ear of the user in which the housing is inserted.

Abstract: This invention concerns a phone with ear hanger assembly capable of being hung on a user's ear without help from a hand for certain period of time.

Abstract: A cellular phone speaker and microphone assembly that permits the use of cellular phones in a manner that limits the user's exposure to electromagnetic radiation. The assembly comprises a speaker, a microphone, a first enclosure containing the microphone, a separate second enclosure containing the speaker, and a connecting member, which connects the first and second enclosures in a manner such that an air gap is introduced between the first and second enclosures. Furthermore, the assembly comprises a first air tube extending between the user's mouth and the enclosure containing the microphone so as to transmit sound therebetween and a second air tube extending between the user's ear and the enclosure containing the speaker so as to transmit sound therebetween. The speaker and microphone are individually encapsulated within separate enclosures so as to reduce noise interference between the two devices.

Abstract: The present invention earphone support comprises a pair of curved ear contact supports, each held substantially rigidly apart from and attached to a slideable axis, thereby forming two slideable axes that meet and form an angled set of slideable axes. The ear contact supports are thereby releasably slideable from an in-contact position with the wearer's ear to a release position therefrom. The relative dimensions of the present invention comprise are critical to the wearer's comfort.

Abstract: A headset capable of being donned with one hand comprises a headband with a variety of possible hinges disposed between the edges of the headband. In response to flexing the hinge by bringing the edges of the headband towards each other, the headband opens up sufficiently to allow a user to place the headband comfortably over his head, releasing the hinge to provide a snug fit.

Abstract: A head set device that is incorporated into a hand held electronic device such as a cellular phone, or portable digital assistant. The headset is manufactured with an earpiece for receiving sound, and a microphone for transmitting sound. In the electronic device are an indentation for storage of the earpiece and microphone, and a lock switch for securing the earpiece and microphone in the electronic device while not in use. The headset also has a retractable cord to extend the earpiece and microphone from the hand held device to place the earpiece in the ear canal. In another embodiment of the present invention the earpiece and microphone can function on a wireless transmitter, removing the need for the retractable cord.

Abstract: An electroacoustic communication device (1) including a sensor, e.g. a microphone, and an earphone, and, suitable for use on protective headgear (30). The sensor and the earphone are arranged in a housing (4) and connecting means are provided for attaching the housing (4) to the headgear (30).

Abstract: A hardhat mount assembly (12) is provided for mounting a speaker device (14) on a hardhat (10), that allows adjustment of the speaker device position to allow the worker to choose a comfortable position. The mount assembly includes an inner mount part (50) for mounting on the hardhat, a linkage (100) having an upper end pivotally connected to the inner mount part and a lower end pivotally connected to the speaker device, both pivot connections having pivot axes extending in forward and rearward directions. One inner mount device includes a pair of wings (52, 54) with Velcro (74) on their inner surfaces that attach to Velcro pads (80, 82) that have been mounted with contact adhesive on a side of the hardhat. Another inner mount device includes a pair of plates (210, 212) with adjacent edges (214, 216) hinged together and distant ends (220, 222) that can be latched together to clamp a sweatband (202) of the hardhat lining between them.

Abstract: An over-the-ear type headset having a hanger capable of being selectively bent and positioned to afford easy and comfortable wearing regardless of a size and a shape of the ear, and an end-cap having a bulging portion adapted to rest on a recess region below a user's ear to assure stable support of the headset is disclosed. The headset includes a headset body containing an earphone and a microphone, and a hanger coupled to the headset body, which is adapted to be bent along a back of a user's ear.

Abstract: A wearable and hands free earphone includes a hollow sleeve of the size able to be fitted into an ear of a user and having a driver element and a microphone element inside. When the user makes a telephone call, voice vibrations are conveyed through the ear of the caller and transmitted to the receiving parry via the microphone element, while the voice of the receiving party is transmitted to the ear of the caller via the driver element. Besides, an isolator component is disposed inside the hollow sleeve between the driver element and the microphone element such that the separation effectively reduces acoustic cross talk interference between the driver element and microphone element.

Abstract: An earphone capable of automatically receiving telephone calls includes an earphone having an earphone stereo plug and at least one speaker for outputting audio signals, a microphone for inputting voice signals, and a control device having an earphone stereo socket, a radio stereo plug and a hand-held mobile phone stereo plug. The earphone stereo socket is coupled to the earphone stereo plug. The radio stereo plug is coupled to a portable CD player or a radio stereo socket of a radio for inputting stereo audio signals. The hand-held type mobile phone plug is coupled to the hand-held type mobile phone socket of a hand-held type mobile phone for inputting voice signals. In a state of listening to the CD player or radio, the control device controls the speaker to output stereo audio signals. When the mobile phone receives an incoming call, the control device will output a control signal to cause the speaker to output the voice signals of the mobile phone.

Abstract: A headphone system for use with an existing protective sports helmet and connection with a portable sound producing device. The headphone system is attached to the exterior surface of the sports helmet and extends from the sides of the sports helmet rearwards around the back of the sports helmet and forward to the second side of the sports helmet. The headphone system is removably attachable to the sports helmet.

Abstract: A headset docking device is connected to an audio device by a cord. When the headset is placed in a headset dock, a reel activation button is depressed which instantaneously retracts the cord. Examples of audio devices include a cradle, a cellular phone and a computer, all using the headset docking device.

Abstract: A hearing/speaking configuration (1) having a housing (2), having sound-reproducing means (20) accommodated in the housing (2), and having sound-receiving means (19) designed without a boom, wherein the sound-receiving means (19) is accommodated in the housing (2), as is the sound-reproducing means (20), wherein a first sound passage opening (16) and a second sound passage opening (25) are provided in the housing (2) and the sound-receiving means (19) has a directional characteristic with a main direction (28) and an extinction direction (30), and wherein the extinction direction (30) extends from the sound-receiving means (19) to the sound-reproducing means (20).

Abstract: A safety helmet structure includes a safety helmet formed with a base portion which is located at a position adjacent to a user's one ear. The base portion is provided with an insertion groove which is provided with a threaded seat. A seat is mounted on the base portion and provided with an insertion flange that may be inserted into the insertion groove of the base portion. The seat has a receiver, and a speaker. A signal connecting cord is extended from the seat, and connected to a mobile telephone. The seat is provided with a through hole for passage of a threaded rod. The threaded rod is provided with a thread that mates with the thread of the threaded seat. A spring is mounted between the base portion and the seat for adjusting the protruding position of the seat.

Abstract: A radio communication device is presented. The device is operated by user input means. The user input means comprise a circular ring which surrounds a display. The ring is mounted for rotational movement and by movement of the ring the functions of the communication device are controlled and information is entered.

Abstract: An apparatus for a microphone and speaker is provided which provides a sealed chamber behind the speaker to prevent sound waves behind the speaker from cancelling sound waves in front of the speaker. In addition, the apparatus is configured to mechanically isolate the speaker from the apparatus housing in order to improve performance of the system. A pliant material such as a damping material with a relatively linear compression characteristic, such as a thermal plastic elastomer, may be used to isolate the speaker from the apparatus housing as well as providing a relatively air tight chamber behind the speaker.

Abstract: A wrist-mounted telephone device for attaching to a wearer's wrist. The device comprises a bracelet configured to be attached to a wearer's wrist. The bracelet is configured to support a cellular phone mechanism accommodated in a housing and a battery power source coupled to the housing. The device also comprises a keypad attached to the bracelet and coupled to the cellular phone mechanism so as to provide signals thereto. The keypad has a plurality of adjustable sections, which close to a size which is smaller than the size of the keypad when in the open position. Advantageously, a first section of the keypad is attached to the bracelet and a second section of the keypad is pivotably attached to the first section so as to conceal the buttons on each of the first and second sections when the second section is pivoted relative to the first section into a closed position.

Abstract: A telephone headset alert mechanism which assists in the freehand operation of a telephone system. The mechanism includes a base, preferably rectangular in configuration, for pivotally mounting a weighted, unbalanced L-shaped pivot member. The L-shaped pivot member is operable between an active status mode and an inactive status mode, where the legs of the L-shaped member include indicia to identify the status of the telephone system, particularly to third parties who may approach the operator of the telephone system.

Abstract: A computer includes a body having a PC card slot formed therein. A headphone module includes a carrier removably mounted in the slot. A retractor member is mounted on the carrier. A flexible cord is extendibly and retractably connected to the retractor member. The cord includes at least one headphone connected to a first cord end and a connector connected to a second cord end opposite the first end. A headphone receptacle is provided on the carrier.

Abstract: An ear mike phone as a hand-free device is disclosed, in which switches and the like for supplying a power to the mike and the speaker are efficient, and therefore, the driver's driving attention can be prevented from being dissipated. The ear mike phone includes a main body part connected to a mike and a speaker, and connected to a cable to be connected to a hand phone. A switch is installed on an adjustment board of the main body part, for activating the mike and the speaker. A switch control part is provided, with its one side contacting to the switch, and with its another side projecting from a side of the main body part. Upon activation of the switch, the main body part is more firmly settled into the ear, and therefore, the ear mike phone is operated in a sure manner.

Abstract: A cordless digital audio headphone is disclosed. The headphone includes a pair of earphones connected to a headband. The earphones provide audible signals. The headphone also includes a memory slot positioned on the headband for receiving a memory card containing digitally stored audio information. A processor is disposed on the headband, and is coupled to the memory slot for retrieving the digitally stored audio information from the memory card. An analog to digital converter receives the digitally stored audio information, and provides the audible signal to the earphones.

Abstract: A head supported communication assembly including a a head support member shaped and dimensioned to conform to the outer periphery of a human ear is disclosed. A speaker is pivotally and releasably secured to the head support member for positioning adjacent the auditory canal of a human ear.

Abstract: A telephone system is provided with a receiver equipped to enable a hearing-impair person to receive a telephone call through bone-conduction and air-conduction hearing.

Abstract: A headset for wireless communicating with a personal electronic device, such as a wireless phone, provides audio output based on an audio signal from the personal electronic device. A secondary battery in the headset provides power for the headset and is rechargeable from a primary battery in the personal electronic device, thereby allowing the user to recharge the headset in the field. Alternatively two secondary batteries may be provided. One of the secondary batteries can be used to power the headset, while the other is connected to the personal electronic device for recharging from the primary battery. When the battery in the headset becomes depleted, the batteries are exchanged.