Abstract: An earpiece device includes a microphone and a speaker having a common acoustic channel to reduce complexity and minimize components in an ear canal region. The earpiece device also includes a logic circuit operatively connected into an earpiece, where the microphone is configured to sample an acoustic signal traveling from either end of an acoustic channel. The earpiece device further includes a selective attenuation mechanism for varying the acoustic energy from one end of the acoustic channel or combining the acoustic energies in a controlled ratio from both ends of the acoustic channel before reaching the microphone.

Abstract: A mobile device is provided that includes a digit input that can be manipulated by a user's fingers or thumb, an air conduction microphone and an alternative sensor that provides an alternative sensor signal indicative of speech. Under some embodiments, the mobile device also includes a proximity sensor that provides a proximity signal indicative of the distance from the mobile device to an object. Under some embodiments, the signal from the air conduction microphone, the alternative sensor signal, and the proximity signal are used to form an estimate of a clean speech value. In further embodiments, a sound is produced through a speaker in the mobile device based on the amount of noise in the clean speech value. In other embodiments, the sound produced through the speaker is based on the proximity sensor signal.

Abstract: Wearable holding apparatus and methods for securing and storing wireless or wired telecommunication and electronic devices. The apparatus includes a holding unit attached on a user's body or the clothing or accessories of a user or otherwise proximate to the user and having one or more cords attached to the device during both use and non-use. The device is not only convenient to use but is secured from loss. The cord can be dispensed from a cord retracting mechanism for use and the cord retracted back into the mechanism following use. The user can transition from storage of the devices to use of the devices using only one hand and without visual contact with the device or storage unit. The apparatus is small in size and light in weight to allow the user to wear a wireless hands-free device on the ear while attached to the holding unit during use of the apparatus.

Abstract: Microphone arrays (MAs) are described that position and vent microphones so that performance of a noise suppression system coupled to the microphone array is enhanced. The MA includes at least two physical microphones to receive acoustic signals. The physical microphones make use of a common rear vent (actual or virtual) that samples a common pressure source. The MA includes a physical directional microphone configuration and a virtual directional microphone configuration. By making the input to the rear vents of the microphones (actual or virtual) as similar as possible, the real-world filter to be modeled becomes much simpler to model using an adaptive filter.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a headphone or a headset with a microphone, at least one electroacoustic transducer, a signal processing unit), and a flexible printed circuit board. The flexible printed circuit board serves for electrically connecting the signal processing unit to the microphone and to the at least one electroacoustic transducer.

Abstract: A mouth shield (1) for a microphone headset (4) having a rigid arcuate frame which is attachable to the mouth piece holder (3) of a microphone headset (4) by clasping means (13, 15) so it may be removably attached as desired. The shield (1) has at least one air vent aperture (2) for ease of breathing and proximal audibility. An optional removable foam insert (14) may be adhesively attached to an inner side of the shield (4) to catch saliva while speaking. The shield (1) precludes external visibility of lips while speaking and interference with audibility caused by wind and other adverse weather conditions.

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: The invention relates to a headset comprising at least one earphone and a headset microphone for registering voice signals of the headset wearer. The headset microphone is fixed to one of the earphones. The earphone comprises at least one electroacoustic transducer, a rear volume, and a front volume which lies in front of the electroacoustic transducer. A first channel runs from the exterior through the earphone to the front volume. In addition, at least one acoustic filter and/or a microphone is arranged inside the first channel, in which a mechanical filter which protects against dirt and/or moisture is also disposed.

Abstract: A headphone is disclosed that includes left and right receivers each including an outer housing, an inner housing secured to the outer housing by snapping, a first disk, a second disk, a speaker, and a clapper wherein the first and second disks are mounted in a space formed by the inner and the outer housings, and the speaker and the clapper are mounted in a space formed by the inner housing and the second disk; a swivel microphone secured to an outer surface of either receiver by snapping; and a band having both ends secured to the left and right receivers by snapping. It is possible of quickly fastening or unfastening components of the headphone.

Abstract: Cordless earphones include first earphone and second earphones connected together by means of wires, an FM (frequency modulation) receiver inside the first earphone, a Bluetooth module inside the first earphone, a chief switch button and a microphone on the first earphone, a power input terminal and a switching button on the second earphone; the chief switch button is used for turning on/off the earphones; the microphone will serve as a sound input source when a cellular phone having Bluetooth function is used with the earphones; the switching button is used for switching the earphones between an FM mode and a Bluetooth mode; thus, a wearer of the cordless earphones is allowed to listen to MP3 music files stored in an electronic device in a wireless manner, and is allowed to make a phone call with a cellular phone having Bluetooth function in a hand-free manner.

Abstract: A remote controller having an echo function is disclosed, which comprises an echo circuit which includes an echo IC and an echo volume switch, with the echo IC being designed to amplify and circulate voice signals for generating echo, and with the echo circuit being connected with the microphone driving unit, the voice amplifier and the mixer circuit, respectively. In the remote controller, a user's voice and an external sound from an audio apparatus are outputted based on an echo effect when a user practices language or singing.

Abstract: A behind-the-head mounted personal audio set that allows a mono-aural personal audio device to be worn in either a wearer's left or right ear without the need to remove or detach individual components of the personal audio sent and mount is disclosed. In a disclosed embodiment, the personal audio device has two earphone portions and the mount allows the audio device to operate in either mono or stereo modes wherein one of the earphones may be moved away from a wearer's ear when needed, such as when driving. A boom microphone is preferably pivotally secured to one of the earphone portions.

Abstract: Headsets are provided with integrated switch assemblies. An integrated switch assembly can include a switch hidden from view by a housing. The switch can be activated when a user applies pressure to the housing. The housing may include a flexible housing cover that, when depressed, may engage the switch contained within the housing. When engaged, the switch may move or snap to a switch activation position within the housing.

Abstract: An antenna and button assembly is provided for a compact portable wireless device such as a wireless headset for a handheld electronic device. An antenna structure is mounted within a button structure. The button structure includes a switch actuation member that extends past the antenna structure and into engagement with a switch. The switch actuation member may reciprocate within the button structure. A user may press upon an exposed end of the switch actuation member to operate the switch. The switch may be used to control the application of power to the compact portable wireless device or to perform other suitable functions. The button structure may be formed using dielectric materials such as plastic. By forming the button structure from dielectric, clearance is provided between the antenna structure and conductive portions of the compact portable wireless device so that the antenna of the compact wireless device operates properly.

Abstract: A wireless headset device that includes an earbud assembly and a primary housing assembly, fixed to the earbud assembly, is provided. The earbud assembly can include an earbud flexible circuit board having mounted thereon a receiver and processing circuitry. The primary housing assembly can include a microphone and a primary housing flexible circuit board electrically coupled to the earbud circuit board and the microphone. In some embodiments, the headset device can include at least one flexible circuit board and the primary housing can include a connector assembly. The at least one flexible circuit board can be electrically coupled to the connector assembly and can include Universal Serial Bus (USB) circuitry operative to process USB protocol communications and serial circuitry operative to process serial protocol communications.

Abstract: A display system that includes a housing, at least one light source, a diffuser, and control circuitry is provided. The housing can have an internal wall and a signal indicator region. The at least one light source can be located within the housing. The diffuser can be disposed between the at least one light source and the internal wall. The control circuitry can be electrically coupled to and operable to cause the at least one light source to emit light that passes through the diffuser to the signal indicator region. A method for displaying signals in a headset including a signal indicator region is provided. The method can include emitting light from at least one LED. The method can include transmitting the light through a diffuser and onto the signal indicator region. The diffuser can include a substantially transparent substrate in which a plurality of translucent particles are embedded.

Abstract: A method, system, and apparatus for an improved wireless headset configuration is provided. The apparatus is an open-air headset, which includes an ear attachment, a transceiver, a speaker, and a microprocessor. The headset further includes a directional microphone having a sensitivity field such that the sensitivity field is mutually exclusive from a non-sensitivity field, and is configured such that the speaker is placed in a region within the non-sensitivity field. The system further includes an audio gateway device, whereas the method includes the steps of transmitting a signal from an audio gateway device to the open-air wireless headset and receiving a signal from the headset into the audio gateway device.

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 modular personal audio set and related system of use is disclosed. The modular personal audio set has a connector for detachably securing different mating-fittings for engaging jacks of different audio products is disclosed. Preferably, the personal audio set is a headset and the connector is positioned along a wire that extends from the mating fitting to the audio driver of the personal audio set. More preferably, the connector also has a microphone and microphone activation button thereon.

Abstract: Communications systems that include an adaptable headset are described. In various embodiments, the communications system comprises a handheld device and a headset device that can be removably coupled to the handheld device. The headset device can comprise a replenishable power source that recharges via electrical power when the headset device is removably coupled to the handheld device.

Abstract: A headset is disclosed. The headset includes an earpiece, a voice conducting and connecting system and a microphone connected to the voice conducting and connecting system, the microphone being capable of operating in a directional configuration and in an omnidirectional configuration.

Abstract: A headset microphone boom that includes a hollow tubular member with a reflective interior surface. A light disperser is coupled to the hollow tubular member at one end and a light emitting device is coupled to the hollow tubular member at the other end. Light is transmitted from the light emitting device through the hollow tubular member to the light disperser. Sound waves are simultaneously transmitted from an acoustic port through the hollow tubular member to a microphone.

Abstract: A headset for using an electronic device worn on a head, includes an ear clip formed to have a shape conforming to and wearable on a root of auricle. The ear clip includes a core that can plastically be deformed according to a difference between shapes of the root of auricle and a protecting material that covers the core.

Abstract: Disclosed is a hands-free signal processing device in a mobile communication terminal. More particularly, disclosed is a hands-free signal processing device in a mobile communication terminal, which may separate hands-free signals, such as a microphone signal and an interrupt signal generated in a hands-free device, by using transistors, and properly process the hands-free signals. According to the present invention, current consumption caused by a hands-free device can be minimized by converting AUX_MIC signal into pulse and by using the pulse as a reference pulse of the hands-free device. Further, a talk-key interrupt signal of a hands-free device can be correctly detected while incoming/outgoing calls are connected. Thus, a problem in timing can be solved and a proper reaction to the talk-key interrupt signal of a hands-free device can be achieved.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a portable earphone-microphone type digital music player capable of playing MIC sounds and comprises two insert holes on a body of the digital music player, and the two insert holes are an earphone output hole and a microphone (Mic or Line-in) input hole, and a select switch and a signal sensitivity adjusting knob are provided for switching a play function of the microphone (Mic) or a recording function of the Line-in microphone, and adjusting the input of a sound volume of said microphone or Line-in. If the play function of the microphone is selected, the signal sensitivity adjusting knob can be used for adjusting the input sound volume of the microphone.

Abstract: An adjustable ear-hook earphone with a microphone is disclosed. The apparatus includes an ear hook, a main body and a microphone, wherein the main body have a limiting part and an adjusting post sleeved in a sleeve of the ear hook, thereby the main body are adjustable and moveable in a specific angle ranged from 0 to 210 degrees.

Abstract: A headset with an adjustable microphone boom which can be adjusted to and from a position near the mouth of a user and is mounted in a housing by a friction part being coupled to a flexible friction coupling which is configured in a plate in that co-operating plates are stamped out of the plate and are connected to the plate by means of flexible arms. The friction part has a shaft which can be accommodated in a bearing defined by recesses which are configured partly in the inside of the housing and partly in the plate. The microphone boom, the housing and the plate with friction coupling are held together by means of a locking ring. In this way a stable, adjustable microphone boom is provided which does not become loose with time, understood in the way that no matter in which position and regardless of how frequently the position is changed, the microphone boom will remain secured with a sufficient force in the friction coupling.

Abstract: The present invention provides a communications headset. The communications headset includes an earbud with a speaker to be disposed near the ear of a headset user, a microphone, and an electrical connector designed to couple with a communications device. An electrical cord is coupled between the earbud and the electrical connector. A spring cord is coupled between the earbud and the microphone. The microphone is capable of bidirectional movement with associated extension and retraction of the spring cord.

Abstract: The invention relates to a rotary canister base comprising a loudspeaker, a drinking pipe and an air-intake pipe, wherein the loudspeaker serves as a communicating tool and the drinking pipe, which may be connected to a canteen, are all arranged within the confined space of the canister base. In addition, the drinking pipe, when unused, may be fixed onto the canister base. Most importantly, the air-intake pipe connected to the canister can be rotated and positioned at different angles so that the wearer may adjust the direction of the canister to avoid interference with the ambient space when fleeing for life.

Abstract: In a jack circuit, in which either positive pole side terminals or negative pole side terminals of connection terminals for a microphone and of connection terminals of an output stage amplifier for outputting to a speaker form a common terminal, the output stage amplifier is an amplifier which jointly operates with a center amplifier performing virtual grounding operation and which operating source voltage is lower than the operating voltage of the microphone, the common terminal is connected to the center amplifier and the other of either the positive pole side terminal or the negative pole side terminal for the microphone is connected to a voltage line which is higher by a level to ensure the operating voltage thereof.

Abstract: A headset of the present invention includes: a housing 10 worn on one auricle of a wearer; an arm 41 having a predetermined length, one end side of which is accommodated in the housing and the other end side of which is pulled out of a hole 13a of the housing to the outside, accommodated in the housing by adjusting the length pulled out of the hole 13a of the housing to the outside; and a microphone attached to the arm 41. When the headset is being used, the end of the arm 41 comes close to the wearer's mouth by pulling the arm 41 out of the housing 10. When the microphone need not be used, the arm 41 is stored in the housing 10 so as not to protrude from the housing 10.

Abstract: A communications device for use with a protective helmet having a headband is provided. Generally, the communications device provides support member for a bone conduction microphone that is easily added to and removed from the protective helmet, allowing the communications device to be readily used with both new and existing protective helmets. While in use, support member positions the bone conduction microphone between the headband and a user's head, preferably between the napestrap and the center of the back of the user's head. The communications device can be used with any type of protective helmet, such as a fireman's helmet, a military helmet, a hard-hat, etc.

Abstract: An In The Ear (ITE) microphone improves the acoustic response of a Behind The Ear (BTE) Implantable Cochlear Stimulation (ICS) system during telephone use. An acoustic seal provided by holding a telephone earpiece against the ear provides improved coupling of low frequency (up to about 1 KHz) sound waves, sufficient to overcome losses due to the near field acoustic characteristics common to telephones. In a preferred embodiment, the ITE microphone is connected to a removable ear hook of the BTE ICS system by a short bendable stalk.

Abstract: A voice recognition device and method allows position-stabilized capture of spoken sounds with great repeatability and accuracy. The voice recognition device may additionally provide two channels of lip movement information to supplement the usual audible speech component recognition system in selecting the proper pairing of data input to text output. The voice recognition device may provide a further channel of information about the speech generating motions via an ultrasonic injection of sound into the vocal cavity and subsequent decoding of the emitted sound after injection. The ultrasonic injection and decoding may also used to provide audible clues as to the unvoiced sound formed by speaking when the vocal cords are not energized. The ensemble of electronic equipment upon the bail band may be in microcircuit form, including placing the components on a copper layer polyimide flexible strip.

Abstract: A headset microphone boom that includes a hollow tubular member with a reflective interior surface. A light disperser is coupled to the hollow tubular member at one end and a light emitting device is coupled to the hollow tubular member at the other end. Light is transmitted from the light emitting device through the hollow tubular member to the light disperser. Sound waves are simultaneously transmitted from an acoustic port through the hollow tubular member to a microphone.

Abstract: Disclosed is a hinge unit for a compact headset, which includes a speaker housing and a microphone housing, and which can be worn on the user's ear. The hinge unit comprising: a pair of opposed side hinge arms provided in the speaker housing at one side thereof; a central hinge arm provided in the microphone housing and assembled between the side hinge arms; and a current-carrying means having a pair of first current-carrying hinge members provided in the side hinge arms, and a pair of second current-carrying hinge members provided in the central hinge arm between the first current-carrying hinge members to slidingly surface contact with the first current-carrying hinge members, allowing the speaker housing and the microphone housing to be fully detached, both mechanically and electrically.

Abstract: The present application discloses a headset with a resiliently deflectable boom.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device (1) constructed as portable hook-on frame (2, 3, 4,) with folding work tops or panels (5, 6, 7) and is composed of a basic frame (2) with a telescopic suspension frame (3) with suspension hooks (4), in which out of the basic frame (2) nearly the bottom side a hinging foldable work top (5) and nearby the upper side a hinging expandable U-shaped document holder frame (6) with plate (7) is mounted, in which the whole is especially useable for technicians, whom execute work on measurement and control cabinets and such.

Abstract: A helmet headset system for use with an audio system and a helmet. The helmet headset system comprises a mount for mounting to the helmet, and first and second audio signal conduits, e.g. each comprising a coil cord, and each having first and second ends. The first end of the first audio signal conduit is coupled to the mount. The first end of the second audio signal conduit is detachably coupled to the second end of the first audio signal conduit, and the second end of the second audio signal conduit is detachably coupled to the audio system. In a related aspect, the system may comprise a single, detachable audio signal conduit. Related methods also are provided.

Abstract: A wireless headset is described that communicates with a base and is secured to a user's ear. The headset has an elongated casing, a speaker, a microphone and a transceiver. A battery pack extends from the second end of the elongating casing generally parallel to the speaker where the battery pack is designed to be retractably engaged against the user's ear to secure the headset.

Abstract: An assistive listening device has a housing enclosing at least one of a radio receiver and an infrared radiation receiver for receiving radiation carrying audio information transmitted to hearing impaired members of an audience. The infrared radiation receiver includes three infrared detectors for receiving radiation from at least three different directions. The received radiation is converted to an amplified audio signal that is converted to sound emitted at a pair of earphones that are attached to the distal ends of two arms that are attached at their proximal ends to the housing. The earphones are rotatable on their arms for enhanced comfort. A microphone is attached to the housing. It receives sound and amplifies it to enable the wearer to hear a conversation while wearing the device. It may be rotatable to enhance reception. It may be disconnected to eliminate unwanted noise.

Abstract: The invention relates to a microphone, in particular a microphone which is used in microphone headsets (also called boomsets). The object of the present invention is to create a microphone headset which firstly has an unobtrusive lens system, has a small size and with which only few popping sounds are picked up, therefore in which great wind noise insensitivity is provided, which moreover does not have a projecting, bent arm and moreover is also aligned optimally with the user's mouth.

Abstract: A personal audio set, such as a headphone, earphone, or headset, that includes a pivoting clip-type mounting portion is disclosed. A pair of arms are pivotally secured to the mounting portion to define a substantially c-shape for engaging the ear-base of a wearer's ear. Each arm is pivotally secured to the mounting portion preferably at a common first pivot, and biased to a neutral position with respect to each other. The arms move apart from each other about the pivot when being installed or removed from an ear, and seek to return to their neutral positions when placed on an ear, thereby securing the personal audio set on the base of a wearer's ear. Preferably, the mounting portion is also pivotally secured to the personal audio set at a second pivot hat is substantially perpendicular to the first pivot and biased to a neutral position such that the audio set is biased against the wearer's ear.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a headset having a transmitter which is freely rotatable in 3D with respect to a handset housing of a headset. In a headset which includes a built-in handset housing which is electrically connected with a micro speaker and a printed circuit board, a connection line connected with an external terminal from the handset housing, a cushion ring coupled through the handset housing, a headband which is coupled to an upper cover and is putted on a user's head, and a microphone and transmitter connected with the upper cover for thereby transferring a certain sound wave, there is provided a transmitter connection structure of a headset which includes a socket formed in an outer side surface of the upper cover, the microphone formed in a lower portion of the socket in the handset housing, and a ball which is detachably engaged to the socket and is formed in an outer side surface of the transmitter.

Abstract: A microphone assembly of a vehicle hands-free telephone comprises a guide and a microphone unit. The microphone unit moves between a retracted position and an extended position relative to the guide. The microphone may be activated in the extended position and deactivated in the retracted position.

Abstract: A hearing system has a first device and a second device. The first device acoustically couples to skin of a user of the hearing system and includes a sensor to detect acoustic signals. The second device includes a hearing stimulator arrangement to stimulate hearing of the user in response to the acoustic signals detected with the first device. The first device and second device are each operable to bidirectionally communicate through an ultrasonic communication link comprising at least a portion of the body of the user.

Abstract: This invention relates to a new type of headset solution. The headset according to the invention has a spring loaded hinge placed in front of the ear, which guarantees a stable pressure for any ear size. The headset according to the invention can be used, for example, as a cordless telephone headset or a cordless computer headset.

Abstract: An acoustic transmission connection, e.g. for a headset (13), comprises a sound tube (2) through which speech signals can be transmitted from a first end (16) to a transducer, e.g. a microphone, in a housing or a housing part (3) of the headset. In the sound tube (2) and in the housing part (3), means are provided for acoustic impedance matching and possibly means for achieving acoustic directivity.

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: A handheld device having an auto-volume control means for earphone plugging and the controlling method thereof is provided. A first preset volume value and a second preset volume value are set by a user to adjust the volume of an earphone and a speaker separately. Since output volume to the earphone and the speaker is under separate control, there is no need to readjust volume when the earphone is plugged in or unplugged. In addition, an over-volume protection and earphone volume micro-adjustment function are also incorporated to improve operation.