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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7711110 | Universal speakerphone with adaptable interface An adaptable or universal communication interface module is linked to a main speakerphone module having audio pickup and playback capabilities, resides between the telephone and the communications line and allows users to utilize a non-manufacturer-specific speakerp... | 05/04/2010 |
| 7460664 | Handsfree system and incoming call answering method in handsfree system In a system having a handsfree function to answer an incoming call handsfree and another function, when an incoming call arrives, a handsfree unit informs a user about an arrival of the incoming call and sets a user operation invalid state in which any user operatio... | 12/02/2008 |
| 7333837 | Universal hands-free unit for mobile telephones The invention pertains to mobile telephones and can be used during telephone conversations while, for example, operating a mode of transportation. The universal hands-free unit for mobile telephones contains the main module containing a speaker and control electroni... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7248902 | Multi-mode power supply device of wireless earphone A multi-mode power supply device of a wireless earphone is disclosed. The earphone is communicable bi-directionally with portable communication devices wirelessly through an antenna. The earphone has a battery set. In at least one side of the earphone; an internal o... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7242970 | Bluetooth™ hands-free kit structure The present invention is a Bluetooth™ hands-free kit structure. After the hands-free module according to the present invention executes Bluetooth™ functional pairing with a Bluetooth™-equipped mobile phone, it can be used as a acoustic type hands-free muting s... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7231038 | Eyeglasses with wireless communication features A microphone, transmitter, speaker, receiver, and power source, all mounted to an eyeglasses frame, for sending and receiving signals wirelessly to and from a remote cell phone or other electronic device. The microphone and the transmitter can be mounted to extensio... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7224992 | Four pole stereo headset with push to talk capability in a duplex radio A stereo headset (104) with push-to-talk function can be interfaced with a wireless communication device (102) via a connector interface. The connector interface preferably includes a jack at the wireless communication device (102) and a compati... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7177670 | Mobile communication terminal provided with handsfree function and controlling method thereof Disclosed are a mobile communication terminal provided with a hands-free function and a controlling method thereof comprising the steps of: setting a hands-free function of a mobile communication terminal; certifying whether an originating call command or a calling ... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7139394 | Leak-tolerant handsfree telephone To amplify low frequencies emitted in handsfree mode by a multifunction earpiece (earpiece, loudspeaker, buzzer) of a telephone handset, the earpiece being tolerant to leaks in a discreet mode of operation, a tube projects into a cavity in the casing of the handset,... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7136671 | Speaker module connectable to an earphone jack of mobile phone and method for using same The present invention provides a speaker module connectable to an earphone jack of a mobile phone and a method for using same. The speaker module comprises a microphone which converts voice signals into electrical signals, a speaker which converts electrical signals... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7123735 | Method and apparatus to increase acoustic separation A method and apparatus for reducing the acoustic coupling between a sound receiving transducer and a sound transmitting transducer is disclosed. A housing, wherein the receiving transducer and the transmitting transducer are mounted, is provided to increase the acou... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7110536 | Acoustic seal system An acoustic seal system (100). The system (100) includes a flexible sealing element (110) having a ridge (134) for engaging a cover (118) with a sealing interference fit, a plate (112) in which the flexible sealing element (... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7092745 | Portable electronics device with variable sound output A portable device including a housing and an electro-acoustic transducer. The housing has a first surface with an outlet for the egress of an acoustic signal when in a loudspeaker mode and a second surface with an outlet for the egress of an acoustic signal when in ... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7072468 | Communication device having illuminated audio indicator A radio (100) provides multiple audio modes of operation, such as a cellular and dispatch modes. Illumination devices (108, 110) are located near the radio's audio sources (104, 106) and become activated to indicate to the user which mode of ope... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7058430 | Mobile communications terminal with a hands-free mode A mobile communications terminal is provided having a first loudspeaker for emitting sound signals in a normal mode of the communications terminal, a second loudspeaker for emitting sound signals in a hands-free mode of the communications terminal, an antenna and a ... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7058366 | Wireless terminal providing sound pressure level dissipation through channeled porting of sound Apparatus for reducing the sound pressure level (SPL) heard by a user of a mobile terminal, such as a cellular phone, when listening with an ear sealed to the mobile terminal and for providing adequate sound when the ear is not sealed to the mobile terminal. Some so... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7050578 | Sound producing device for an electronic instrument such as a telephone A sound producing device has an electroacoustic transducer mounted in a case. A sound discharging nozzle is projected from the case and communicated with an upper chamber above the electroacoustic transducer. ... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7027797 | Portable terminal system In a portable terminal system having a portable terminal device and an external speaker 6 for converting electrical signals from the portable terminal device to electrical signals, the portable terminal device 21 and the external speaker portion 19 | 04/11/2006 |
| 7027781 | Remote control system for electrical apparatus A remote control system for controlling the operation of electrical apparatus, comprising a receiver provided in use at said apparatus and a transmitter having a casing and adapted for use as an add-on module in conjunction with a telephone capable of dialling based... | 04/11/2006 |
| 7013009 | Eyeglasses with wireless communication features A microphone, transmitter, speaker, receiver, and power source, all mounted to an eyeglasses frame, for sending and receiving signals wirelessly to and from a remote cell phone or other electronic device. The microphone and the transmitter can be mounted to extensio... | 03/14/2006 |
| 6973291 | Vehicle cradle system and methodology for hand held devices The present invention relates to a system and methodology to enable efficient storage and handling of hand held devices and conveniently provide access to information within the devices. Single-handed storage and removal features enable users to insert and remove th... | 12/06/2005 |
| 6957089 | Compact hands-free adapter for use with a cellular telephone The present invention provides a portable, pocket sized speakerphone device adaptable for use with a cellular telephone, and a method for making such a device. The device reduces howling, including echoing and feedback, sufficiently to enable use of the device as a ... | 10/18/2005 |
| 6947555 | Communication device having illuminated audio indicator A radio (100) provides multiple audio modes of operation, such as a cellular and dispatch modes. Illumination devices (108, 110) are located near the radio's audio sources (104, 106) and become activated to indicate to the user which mode of ope... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6931124 | Soft mute circuit A soft mute circuit includes a programmable amplifier controlled by a register. Data is stored in the register from an adder that combines the current data in the register with a second number for increasing or decreasing the gain of the amplifier. A summation circu... | 08/16/2005 |
| 6916128 | Printer attachable to various models and types of portable devices and terminals for operation therewith A portable printer which can be removably attached to a variety of models and types of portable devices, such as Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs), cell phones, or other terminal devices. The portable devices can be attached to the portable printer via a clip-on ad... | 07/12/2005 |
| 6795547 | Full duplex speaker-phone providing increased loop stability A full duplex speaker-phone that performs adaptive filtering to provide increased loop stability between users of the speaker-phone. The invention employs a sliding filter that performs adaptive frequency dependent attenuation of the speech signals within a speaker-... | 09/21/2004 |
| 6782099 | Speaker-phone base for a portable telephone A speaker-phone base for supporting a portable telephone electrical interface, in which the interface having an interface electrical power connector and an interface audio connector, includes a base member. The base member defines a portable telephone electrical int... | 08/24/2004 |
| 6778073 | Method and apparatus for managing audio devices A vehicle audio system includes a wireless audio sensor configured to wirelessly detect different portable audio sources brought into the vehicle. Audio output devices are located in the vehicle for outputting audio signals from the different audio sources. A proces... | 08/17/2004 |
| 6758303 | Electronic device having a multi-mode acoustic system and method for radiating sound waves An electronic device (100) having a multi-mode acoustic system (120) and a method (500) for radiating sound waves are described herein. The acoustic system (120) generally includes a transducer (530), a first port (510), and... | 07/06/2004 |
| 6751446 | Mobile telephony station with speaker phone function Mobile telephony station with a speaker phone function including a front panel having a plurality of menu selecting keys for selecting menu, an LCD panel for displaying various information and messages, a mike for putting in a transmission speech, and a first speake... | 06/15/2004 |
| 6731956 | Retractable cord for a mobile phone or other wireless device A retractable cord for mobile phones or other wireless devices. The cord includes an ear piece having a speaker for delivering sound to a user and possibly having a microphone. The retractable cord can be contained within a separate unit with a connector for attachm... | 05/04/2004 |
| 6665547 | Radio communication apparatus with telephone number registering function through speech recognition A radio communication apparatus includes first and second storage sections, a receiving section, a speech recognizing section and a control section. The receiving section receives a speech data transmitted from a counter apparatus, and the speech data inc... | 12/16/2003 |
| 6636750 | Speakerphone accessory for a portable telephone A speakerphone accessory (100) is provided for use with a portable telephone (102). The speakerphone accessory (100) has a high-level speaker assembly (222) that includes a transducer (500) coupled to first and second resonators (502, 504). The first and ... | 10/21/2003 |
| 6611596 | Speakerphone indicator Apparatus and method to transmit a speakerphone active indication signal to another party over a telephone line upon use of a speakerphone feature, and to transmit a speakerphone inactive indication signal upon cessation of the speakerphone feature. A spe... | 08/26/2003 |
| 6512826 | Multi-directional hand-free kit A multi-directional hand-free kit. The kit has a main body receiving a printed circuit board therein for controlling audio signal sending and receiving incorporated with a mobile communication device and formed with a first oblique portion, a connector me... | 01/28/2003 |
| 6453045 | Telecommunication device with piezo-electric transducer for handsfree and private operating modes A telecommunication device (10) includes a housing (14, 16) and a dual earpiece arrangement (26) associated with the housing. The dual earpiece arrangement (26) includes a handsfree transducer (28) that generates dispatch-level audio output in a handsfree... | 09/17/2002 |
| 6434407 | Speakerphone feature for a wireless handset A wireless speakerphone is designed to prevent damage to a user's ear when the phone is placed against the user's ear during speakerphone operation. The phone includes a second speaker, or second speaker, embedded behind its rear surface. The rear surface... | 08/13/2002 |
| 6266410 | Speakerphone and microphone case for the same A speakerphone of the present invention can obtain an output in which an acoustic coupling component between a louder speaker and a speech microphone has been removed. The loudspeaker telephone set of the present invention comprises a noise canceling micr... | 07/24/2001 |
| 6148080 | Mobile telephone with amplified listening This invention discloses a mobile telephone of the cordless or cellular type which has a front face including an earphone and a microphone, and a back face. According to the invention, the opening area of the loudspeaker is situated, through the wall of t... | 11/14/2000 |
| 6081594 | Hands-free device with a replaceable adapter for a mobile phone The present invention provides a hands-free device with a replaceable adapter for a mobile phone. The hands-free device comprises a hands-free body and an adapter. The hands-free body includes a main circuit to provide a hands-free capability to a mobile ... | 06/27/2000 |
