Abstract: A headset capable of receiving signals from an electronic device includes a body (110), a neck (120) protruding from the body, a speaker (130) coupled to the neck, an ear loop (140) removably attached to the neck, and an earplug (150) removably attached to the neck. The ear loop can include an attachment portion (810) including a substantially circular arc, and an ear engagement portion (820) coupled to the headset attachment portion and including a flexible wire (821) surrounded by a coating (822). The earplug can include a neck attachment portion (1110) and an ear engaging portion (1120) adjacent to the headset engaging portion and having a protruding lip (1121).

Abstract: There is provided a headphones capable of giving an optimum mounting feeling to the head of everybody by merely being mounted and without special adjustment, and also capable of being mounted for many hours without giving stress to the user. A headphone cabinet 5 is connected to one end of a link arm 4, a head pad 6 is provided at the other end of the link arm 4, and a lateral pressure produced by a spring member 3 is distributed to the headphone cabinet 5 and the head pad 6 via the link arm 4.

Abstract: A lanyard for carrying or wearing portable electronic devices is disclosed. The lanyard includes a neck cord having data carrying capabilities. The lanyard also includes a harness that physically holds and operatively couples the portable electronic device to the neck cord. When a portable electronic device is coupled to the harness, the portable electronic device can be worn around a neck and communicate with an input and/or output (I/O) device (e.g., earphones) operatively coupled to the data carrying cord. That is, the I/O device can send data through the neck cord to the portable electronic device and/or receive data being carried by the neck cord from the portable electronic device. The lanyard facilitates greater ease in wearing portable electronic devices and enables better approaches for managing wires between portable electronic devices and peripheral I/O devices.

Abstract: A headset communication unit includes a housing and a microphone arm pivotally connected to the housing. The housing has a first pivotal portion that has a pivotal end and connects a supporting pillar in direction of the pivotal end. The microphone arm has a microphone and an elastic slice member received therein. In the process of the microphone arm rotating from an opening status to a closing status, the elastic slice member contacts the supporting pillar and rotates around the supporting pillar. Among this process, there is a farthest supporting position away from a geometric center of the cross-section of the supporting pillar in all supporting position of the supporting pillar. When the elastic slice member contacts the farthest supporting position, an elastic force stored in the deformed elastic slice is maximized. The elastic force is released to push the microphone arm forward to the closing status.

Abstract: A lanyard assembly can include a primary lanyard adapted to be worn around the neck of a user and a secondary lanyard positioned proximate the primary lanyard. The secondary lanyard can include a wire for providing audio transmission, a plug carried by the secondary lanyard proximate a first end of the secondary lanyard and connected to the wire, and an audio output device carried by the secondary lanyard proximate a second end of the secondary lanyard and connected to the wire. The lanyard assembly may further include a fastening arrangement. The fastening arrangement can include first and second cooperating fastening components. The first fastening component may be carried on the primary lanyard, and the second fastening component may be carried on the secondary lanyard proximate one of the plug and the audio output device. The user can selectively engage and disengage the first fastening component with the second fastening component.

Abstract: A vehicular interior packaging system includes a holder for the stowage and ready access of an audio headset. The holder is provided on a headrest of the vehicle, and has an arcuate recess which provides a stowage cradle seat for the headset.

Abstract: A touch activated control useful for incorporation into, e.g., a DON/DOFF sensor of a communications headset or a touch pad for a cell phone, includes a weakly conductive electrode and a sensor coupled to the electrode and operative to detect a change in parasitic capacitance caused by a change in the proximity of a body to the electrode. The electrode may include a covering made of a weakly conductive material. The weakly conductive property of the electrode enables the prevention of undesirable electrostatic discharge (ESD), user skin irritation and electrode corrosion caused by direct contact between the electrode and the user's skin and also exhibit's a substantially higher sensitivity than electrodes covered with an insulative material.

Abstract: In an aspect of the invention, a sealed earphone is provided with a nozzle, the earphone configured to be positioned in a user's ear so that the nozzle extends toward the ear canal of the user. The earphone includes a driver mounted within a housing of the earphone, the driver including a sound port acoustically sealed to the nozzle. In an embodiment, the driver may include an acoustic port that directs sound into an acoustic enclosure so as to modify the frequency response of the earphone. The earphone may include a fastener that removably mounts the nozzle to the housing so that the nozzle may be readily removed and cleaned or replaced.

Abstract: A clampless mounting assembly is used with a helmet for attaching an internal headset to one of a plurality of different types of external electronic audio communications devices. External audio communications devices communicate with an internal headset by way of electrical conductors inherent in a mounting post. The mounting post is inserted through a hole in the helmet. The mounting post may optionally include a base and a retainer to secure the headset to the helmet, eliminating the need for clamps or adhesives. Alternatively, the headset may be glued to or threaded through an aperture of the helmet. The electrical conductors may be used in a variety of configurations for connecting the headset to one of a plurality of different types of audio communications devices. An external cable, connected to an external audio communications device, is inserted into an external connector inherent in the mounting post.

Abstract: A shoulder/neck supporting electronic appliance includes a wireless head set wherein the head set includes a supporting unit adapted for wearing on a user's collar from behind, a wireless audio device comprising a wireless transceiver supported by the supporting unit for receiving an audio signal, and a power source electrically coupled with the wireless transceiver; and a headphone member provided at the supporting unit in vicinity of the user's ear, such that an overall weight of the wireless head set is adapted for being supported and distributed on the collar of the user to minimize stress on the user's head when the user's wears the wireless head set.

Abstract: The headset according to the invention has an elongate cabinet adapted for placement behind the ear lobe, a speaker enclosure hinged to the cabinet part and extending downwards from the upper portion of the cabinet part and a microphone boom extending from the lover tip of the cabinet part. The microphone boom is fastened to the cabinet part in rotatable fashion, and the speaker enclosure has sound exit openings pointing in a direction toward the ear and away from the ear. According to the invention the speaker enclosure has a circumferentially extending band which is detachable from the speaker enclosure.

Abstract: A hanging type earphone includes an earphone body and an ear hook. The earphone body has a speaking portion and a first connecting portion thereon. A pair of polygonal prisms is disposed at opposite ends of the first connecting portion. The ear hook is shaped to fit a shape of ears and pivotally mounted to the earphone body for hanging the earphone body on an ear. The ear hook has a second connecting portion shaped as a bridge with a pair of piers disposed there-beneath. The pair of piers each defines a polygonal hole. The second connecting portion rides on the first connecting portion with the polygonal prisms inserted into the respective polygonal holes. A wall of each polygonal hole is at least partially split so that the polygonal hole is enlargeable to enable the polygonal prism to pivot therein.

Abstract: There is thus provided an earphone comprising a housing (20) for receiving an electroacoustic transducer, and an ear cushion unit (10) having an ear cushion material (11) and a first ring (1). The housing has a sealing ring (2) and a latching unit (21). The first ring (1) has a prestressing when it is placed on the sealing ring (2) and held by means of the latching unit (21).

Abstract: A headphone with a configuration that prevents breaking of components and failure to play sounds properly due to a pressure change within spaces in the headphone, comprising: a baffle board; an ear pad provided at a periphery of the baffle board and surrounding an area around an auricle of a user; an electro-acoustic transducer provided at a central portion of the baffle board and including a diaphragm and a magnetic pole that oscillates the diaphragm, as major components; and a headphone housing forming a rear space on a side opposite to the ear pad of the baffle board and covering the electro-acoustic transducer: and the electro-acoustic transducer is supported by a frame member arranged in an opening of the baffle board and integrally combined with the baffle board, and the frame member includes a valve that eliminates a pressure difference between a space around the auricle and the rear space.

Abstract: A personal audio set formed that includes an ear-clip mounting portion pivotally secured to a frame is disclosed. In one embodiment, the frame of the personal audio set includes a sliding portion to define a first axis of rotation, and the ear hook is pivotally secured to the sliding portion to define a second axis of rotation so that the headset may be properly worn on either the wearer's left or right ear by moving the sliding portion and ear hook about their respective axes. The ear hook is preferably substantially c-shaped and dual molded.

Abstract: A headphone is made handy for carrying or storing. The headphone includes a pair of right and left headphone units, and an elastic band formed substantially into a U shape, which is mounted ranging from the human head to both sides of the head, and supports the headphone units in end portions thereof. A multiaxial arm joint is provided between an end part of the elastic band and the headphone unit, and includes a first arm, one end of which is connected turnably to the end part of the elastic band, and a second arm, one end of which is connected turnably to the other end of the first arm and the other end of which is connected turnably to the headphone unit. By turning the connecting portions of the multiaxial arm joint, the headphone units are housed within an internal space encircled by the elastic band.

Abstract: A slidable Bluetooth earphone includes a main body having a first body with an accommodating space in which a sound transmission device is mounted, a pair of positioning pieces being oppositely protruded from both lengthwise sides of the first body, a second body being formed at a front end of the first body, a resilient arm being formed at each of opposite sides of the second body in a manner to extend backward to the positioning piece, a flange being formed on a bottom of the resilient arm, and a sliding mechanism being mounted between the first body and the second body; a pressing element, mounted on the first body; and a connector, having a main axis penetrating both sides of the first body.

Abstract: A wireless or “Bluetooth” earpiece assembly configured to physically contact a user substantially exclusively at an outer ear location of a user's ear when in use. For example, the outer ear location may be an ear lobe providing the assembly with an appearance of an earring. The assembly is configured to distribute a significant portion of its bulk away from the isolated location of a user's ear for long term user comfort without sacrifice of audio or communicational integrity. The wireless earpiece assembly simultaneously eliminates extraneous wiring in order to optimize the un-encumbering user-friendly advantages afforded by wireless technology.

Abstract: The present invention aims to provide headphones having no headband in which left and right driver units are connected by a cord passed behind the neck, wherein the headphones will not slip off if hung on the shoulders when not being used and are intended to improve fashionableness; in headphones 10 having no headband in which left and right driver units 2L, 2R are connected by a cord 4 passed behind the neck, the middle part of this cord is inserted into a cylindrical belt 11a, and also end members 12, 12 which fix the cord 4 and this cylindrical belt 11a are provided at both ends of this cylindrical belt 11a to form a belt-like strap portion 11; and further this cylindrical belt 11a is provided with a print or decoration which is pliable and flexible when being bent, for example.

Abstract: There is provided an earphone comprising a hoop (1) with a first and a second pivot point (A0, B0) at least one end of the hoop (1). The earphone has at least one earpiece (3) for receiving at least one electroacoustic transducer. The earpiece (3) has a first and a second pivot point (A, B). The earphone further has a first coupling element (2) for coupling the first pivot point (A0) of the hoop (1) to the first pivot point (A) of the earpiece (3) and a second coupling element (4) for coupling the second pivot point (B0) of the hoop (1) to the second pivot point (B) of the earpiece (3).

Abstract: A body-mounted electronic audio device playing prerecorded audio statements automatically issued as directed by wirelessly connected stationary computer decision-making using input from wearers and devices within the workplace environment to support to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness especially those in fast food stores.

Abstract: An earphone structure including one or more composite chambers is described. Each of the composite chambers includes sub-speakers. The sounds generated by these sub-speakers are uniformly distributed in the composite chamber and a composite sound field is generated by these sub-speakers. The sound field generated by each of these sub-speakers can be adjusted by re-locating the position of the sub-speaker, for example, by re-locating the sub-speaker, or by re-locating the sub-speaker in different angles, to generate the composite sound field. The sound field generated by the main speaker and the composite sound field generated by these sub-speakers can form a spatial sound with very good quality. By using of its physical characteristics of locations of these sub-speakers, the sound generated by the earphone has an uniformly diffusion sound pressure and a surround effect, which allows a user of the earphone to enjoy a sound field similar to that in a theater.

Abstract: Headset made from recyclable, disposable and isolating materials such as, for example, paper, cardboard and the like. The headset may comprise ear-members integrated with ear-fasteners and an oblong connecting strip made from isolating materials that may be connected to an ear-member at each end. The ear-members and the connecting-strip may hold at least one speaker connected by conductive-means to an audio player, where each speaker may be seated substantially at the central area of each ear-member. The ear-fasteners may fasten the headset to a user's ear-auricle to enable holding the entire headset over the user's head.

Abstract: A headset used as an external louder speaker and a method for adjusting an output of the speaker transducers are disclosed. The headset includes a signal receiver, speaker parts, hinge parts, and amplifiers. The speaker parts change their direction through the hinge parts. The output of speaker transducers is adjusted according to the direction of the speaker parts. When the output of speaker transducers is increased, the speaker parts of the headset are used as an external speaker.

Abstract: In order to construct a headphone composed of a housing which holds a driver unit and an arm attached to the housing easily and favorably, a driver unit driven by an inputted audio signal, a housing 110 that therein accommodates the driver unit and has on its periphery a first flange portion for attaching an ear pad on the outside and an arm connected to the housing are provided. Then, a second flange portion that is connected to the first flange portion on the housing side is provided so that both the flange portion on the housing side and the flange portion on the arm side function as a flange for attaching an ear pad and also both the flange portions hold the driver unit when the arm is joined to the housing.

Abstract: A system for securing headphone transducers is provided. In one aspect of the present invention, the system comprises a first transducer device having a first mechanical housing, which has an outer surface and an inner surface. A first coupling device is affixed to the outer surface of the first mechanical housing of the first transducer device. A second transducer device has a second mechanical housing, which has an outer surface and an inner surface. A second coupling device is affixed to the outer surface of the second mechanical housing of the second transducer device. The first coupling device is coupled to the second coupling device when in close proximity to each other, such that the inner surfaces of the first and second mechanical devices are opposed to each other.

Abstract: A noise reducing headset has one or more of the following features: (a) pair of earcups each seated in a yoke assembly mechanically coupled by a headband enclosing a flat spring formed with a slot that runs the length of the spring accommodating electrical wires electrically interconnecting electrical elements in the earcups, (b) each earcup having active noise reducing circuitry, (c) each earcup including a loudspeaker driver located off center in the earcup to allow an internal cavity inside each earcup to accommodate a loudspeaker driver, a microphone and an electronic printed circuit board and one of a battery and plug assembly, (d) one of the earcups accommodating a detachably secured plug assembly having a sensitivity switch covered by the earcup when the plug assembly is fully seated in the earcup, (e) the other earcup having a battery door that may be opened to allow insertion and removal of the battery and covered by a yoke assembly when the headset is worn by a user with the battery fully seated in

Abstract: A headset including a body configured to be affixed to an ear of a user, and a speaker for reproducing an audio signal, the speaker representing part of the body such that when the body is affixed to the ear, the speaker is positioned proximate the ear canal of the user. The headset further includes at least one sensor for producing an output indicative of whether the body is affixed to the ear. In addition, the headset includes an analyzer, operatively coupled to the at least one sensor, for analyzing whether the body is affixed to the ear based on the output of the at least one sensor.

Abstract: A headset (10, 20, 30, 40) able to function with earplugs (15) or ear phones (25) is disclosed. The headset includes a pair of protrusions (16) able to be grasped by a single hand to expand the free ends (14) of the arms (11) which carry the earplugs or ear phones. Alternatively, one arm includes a hinge (31) and protrusion (36) which are able to be single handedly grasped to expand the free ends. In this way single handed removal of the headset is able to be achieved.

Abstract: Systems and methods for a charging station are disclosed. The system generally includes a housing with pockets for receiving a wireless headset and providing charging power from the charging station to the wireless headset. The charging station allows for easy docking and allows the headset to occupy a minimum footprint.

Abstract: A hanging type wireless earphone for carrying a digital music player includes a pair of speaker bases and a hanging frame. The two speaker bases are respectively mounted on two ends of the hanging frame. When the hanging frame is worn on a user's head, the two speaker bases are respectively positioned and covered on the user's two ears. One of the two speaker bases is provided with a receiving space and a positioning element. The receiving space is used to receive a digital music player of any specification, such as an MP3 player. The positioning element is used to stably position the digital music player in the receiving space, so that the digital music player of any specification can be easily integrated into the hanging type wireless earphone and directly positioned on the user's head without using any necklace auxiliary.

Abstract: A system for securing headphone transducers is provided. In one aspect of the present invention, the system comprises a first transducer device having a first mechanical housing, which has an outer surface and an inner surface. A first coupling device is affixed to the outer surface of the first mechanical housing of the first transducer device. A second transducer device has a second mechanical housing, which has an outer surface and an inner surface. A second coupling device is affixed to the outer surface of the second mechanical housing of the second transducer device. The first coupling device is coupled to the second coupling device when in close proximity to each other, such that the inner surfaces of the first and second mechanical devices are opposed to each other.

Abstract: An earset microphone includes an earpiece having a wedge portion wherein the wedge portion is positioned between a back side of the ear and a scalp to secure the earpiece in a selected position. A mounting bracket is positioned within the wedge portion. A boom is secured to the mounting bracket and extends from the earpiece such that the boom positions from below an ear lobe towards a mouth of the speaker. A microphone is positioned at the distal end of the boom proximate the speaker's mouth such that the microphone converts the speaker's voice into an electronic signal. An end of a cable is secured to the mounting bracket such that the cable remains secured to the mounting bracket during use and wherein the cable transfers the signal from the microphone to an external component.

Abstract: An earphone jack, comprising an attachment assembly including a pin connector for insertion into an earpiece receptacle of a mobile unit, a cord, a portion of the cord being molded to the attachment assembly, the cord being conductively connected to the pin connector and an earphone connector coupled to the cord.

Abstract: A behind-the-head personal audio set for a personal audio device is disclosed. The personal audio set has a headband portion sized to grasp the crown area of the wearer's head while aligning at least one ear cup adjacent to the wearer's ear. The headband portion defines a longitudinal, substantially horizontal, axis that substantially intersects the center of the ear cup. In disclosed preferred embodiments, the ear cup defines an ear engaging plane and the preferred geometry of this ear engaging plane with respect the headband portion's longitudinal axis and an axis of symmetry are also disclosed. Preferably, the headband portion and ear cup portion are integrally molded and ear loops are over-molded, or dual molded, thereto.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a method and apparatus for attaching earphones to eyeglass and similar frames. In one or more embodiments, the apparatus of the present invention comprises an earphone that comprises an elongated support arm that supports the earphone electronics and speaker unit. In one or more embodiments, the elongated support arm has a configuration such that it has a first free end, an elongated, typically curved center portion, and a second end to which the earphone speaker unit is attached. An expandable, resilient, tubular sleeve having a bore is slid over the free end such that it is disposed along the center portion. The combination of the earphone and resilient sleeve forms an audio unit that may be attached to a temple of an eyeglass frame by sliding the free end of the temple through the resilient sleeve until the temple's free end projects from the rear of the sleeve. The earphone and sleeve unit may be slid along the temple to adjust to the position of a user's ear.

Abstract: A noise reducing headset has one or more of the following features: (a) pair of earcups each seated in a yoke assembly mechanically coupled by a headband enclosing a flat spring formed with a slot that runs the length of the spring accommodating electrical wires electrically interconnecting electrical elements in the earcups, (b) each earcup having active noise reducing circuitry, (c) each earcup including a loudspeaker driver located off center in the earcup to allow an internal cavity inside each earcup to accommodate a loudspeaker driver, a microphone and an electronic printed circuit board and one of a battery and plug assembly, (d) one of the earcups accommodating a detachably secured plug assembly having a sensitivity switch covered by the earcup when the plug assembly is fully seated in the earcup, (e) the other earcup having a battery door that may be opened to allow insertion and removal of the battery and covered by a yoke assembly when the headset is worn by a user with the battery fully seated in

Abstract: There is provided a headphone with a behind-the-head headband comprising at least one transducer and a behind-the-head headband for receiving the transducer. The behind-the-head headband further comprises first and second contact locations for resting against a temporal bone of a wearer of the headphone. The spacing between the transducer and the first or second contact location can be adjusted. By virtue of the possibility of adjusting the spacing with respect to the contact location the transducer can be positioned exactly over the auditory channel of the headphone wearer without pressure points on the ear.

Abstract: A method and means for the emission of an air current in the direction of the breathing zone of a user (10) of, for instance, an airplane seat. Sound is emitted from a sound emitting position (a, b) adjustable by the user. An air current is emitted from an air emitting position (c, d) which is fixed relative to the respective sound emitting position (a, b) in accordance with the mutual position of the breathing zone relative to an ear of the average user. The user brings the sound emitting position in accordance with the position of his/her ear (11, 12) by optimization of the received sound, so that the air current too is emitted in the proximity of and in the direction of the breathing zone of the user.

Abstract: An earphone arrangement may be provided with at least one speaker arrangement including an earpiece adapted to be attached to the user's ear, and a speaker arranged in the earpiece so that the speaker faces the entrance of the ear canal of a user when the earpiece is operatively attached to the user's ear. The speaker arrangement may include an adjustment arrangement for adjusting the position of the speaker with respect to the earpiece, and thus the position of the speaker with respect to the entrance of the ear canal of the user when the earpiece is operatively attached to the user's ear.

Abstract: An earphone device for a portable terminal, including a body connected to the terminal; an earphone having a pair of ear speakers, a connection plug, and a cable joining the ear speakers to the connection plug; a fixed member fixedly positioned on the cable; and a coupling member adapted to slide on the cable while surrounding overlapping portions of the cable, which is bent at the fixed member. The cable between the coupling member and the fixed member is used as a strap of the terminal when the ear speakers are mounted on the body. This makes it possible to carry the terminal conveniently and prevents the cable from being tangled.

Abstract: A slidable Bluetooth earphone includes a main body having a first body with an accommodating space in which a sound transmission device is mounted, a pair of positioning pieces being oppositely protruded from both lengthwise sides of the first body, a second body being formed at a front end of the first body, a resilient arm being formed at each of opposite sides of the second body in a manner to extend backward to the positioning piece, a flange being formed on a bottom of the resilient arm, and a sliding mechanism being mounted between the first body and the second body; a pressing element, mounted on the first body; and a connector, having a main axis penetrating both sides of the first body

Abstract: A headset assembly includes a moisture-proof and temperature resistant headset module. The headset module is sealed against moisture and is constructed from materials that are durable and can withstand constant use, physical abuse, and rapid swings in temperature and other environmental conditions. Furthermore, the headset module is interchangeable with a variety of headset frames so as to provide comfort during prolonged use and in high ambient noise environments.

Abstract: A multimedia speaker headphone has a headband, two ear-covers and a control and transmission device. The ear-covers are mounted pivotally on the headband and each ear-cover has an earphone speaker and an audio speaker. The control and transmission device has a controller and a transmission apparatus. The controller is connected one of the ear-covers and has a switch to selectively switch on the earphone speakers or the audio speakers. The transmission device has at least one transmission cord having a terminal. The earphone speakers and audio speakers allow a user to listen to music with or without wearing of the multimedia speaker headphone.

Abstract: An integrated personal audio player case and wireless adapter includes a rigid main body and a rigid closable top that are sized to receive and encase a selected personal audio player, such as a digital personal audio player having a user control structure and at least one output connector for audio content. The top includes an open aperture through which a user can access and operate the user control structure. An integrated wireless adapter is encased within the main body for providing a localized wireless communication channel to a wireless device, such as headphones. At least one electrical connector connects to the at least one output connector to deliver audio content from the selected personal audio player to the integrated wireless adapter.

Abstract: An audio output system and method for a mobile phone that enables a sound effect to be applied to an audio signal at a headset are provided. The audio output method for a portable device outputting a sound through a sound output device includes establishing a communication channel between the portable device and the sound output device; transmitting an audio stream from the portable device to the sound output device; applying, at the sound output device, a sound effect to the audio stream; and outputting the sound effect-applied audio stream.

Abstract: A headset includes a body and an earphone securely connected to the body. An auxiliary positioning device is provided on the body so that, after the earphone is inserted into an ear channel and the auxiliary positioning device is urged against a concha cartilage, the headset is positioned.

Abstract: A headset having a built-in audio source and cable management mechanism is disclosed herein. The headset is composed of two loop-style earpieces and a cable connecting the two earpieces. One earpiece has a built-in audio source such as a MP3 player, an AM/FM receiver, and the like. The cable is for delivering audio signal from the audio source built in one earpiece to the other. The other earpiece has a built-in cable winder so that the cable could be pulled and fixed to a desired length. When the headset is not in use, a slight pull and release of the cable would allow the cable winder to retract the cable back into the earpiece.

Abstract: In a headset (100, 200) for receiving infrared or radio signals and transforming them into an audio transmission in the audible range, the headset essentially comprises a base housing (101), one continuous or two individually guided supporting bands (102, 103) each with a miniature loudspeaker (300, 400) arranged at the end. The miniature loudspeaker has a loudspeaker body (305, 405) on the ear side, which loudspeaker body assumes a place in the auditory passage or surrounds the whole external ear. The loudspeaker body (305, 405) on the ear side is supported rotatably with respect to the supporting band (102, 103) or a joining part (301, 401).

Abstract: An electronic device carrying system having a retractable headphone assembly is disclosed. The carrying system is adapted to support an electronic device and to attach to a user or their garments. A first plug configured to communicate with the electronic device is connected to a second plug on the front side of the housing, said plugs being connected by a connector cable secured to the housing. A user controlled, spring operated spool secured to the housing is adapted to extend and retract a transducer assembly having at least one transducer and a headphone cable. One or more conducting brackets are mounted within an aperture formed into the spool, the spool being configured to rotate about said second plug. The conducting brackets, each having a plurality of contact surfaces, electrically couple the transducer assembly to the second plug in a secure manner.