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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8112132 | Mobile device having cord retractor A mobile device, particularly a wireless headset, includes a cord to which an earpiece is fixed and a module having a spring-actuated retractor reel into which the cord is retracted for storage. A fastener on the module makes the device wearable. A rotary encoder ge... | 02/07/2012 |
| 8090418 | Convertible headset ring for wireless communication An over-the-ear Bluetooth® type communications headset for hands-free communication with mobile phones and similar devices, the headset being convertible to a ring configuration for wearing on the finger as a communications device and as jewelry. The headset is div... | 01/03/2012 |
| 8086287 | System and method for switching between audio sources A system and method is provided for monitoring a plurality of audio sources and switching from one to another of the audio sources in accordance with a stored program. An audio output device receives a signal from each of the portable electronic devices and selectiv... | 12/27/2011 |
| 8086289 | Communications system providing automatic text-to-speech conversion features and related methods A communications system may include at least one mobile wireless communications device, and a wireless communications network for sending text messages thereto. More particularly, the at least one mobile wireless communications device may include a wireless transcei... | 12/27/2011 |
| 8086288 | Miniature wireless earring headset A battery-powered miniature wireless headset is worn as a single earring or as a pair of earrings. The headset communicates with a phone or other host over a bidirectional wireless communication link allowing hands-free operation. The wireless earring headset is com... | 12/27/2011 |
| 8082013 | Information processing apparatus and cellular phone According to an aspect of the invention, there is provided an information processing apparatus including: a storing unit configured to store a coded audio data corresponding to one of a plurality of codec types, an acquiring unit configured to acquire first informat... | 12/20/2011 |
| 8064972 | User interface for wireless headset on a gaming console A wireless headset having a user interface configured to allow the user to utilize the full functionality of the headset while minimizing the number of physical control inputs necessary is described. The user interface may have a user input control that is configure... | 11/22/2011 |
| 8032191 | Speaker with earphone function A speaker with an earphone function comprises a main body, magnet, washer, voice coil, diaphragm, front cover, rear cover and sound tube; it is characterized in that a conventional earphone housing is integrated with a housing of a speaker unit used in an earphone t... | 10/04/2011 |
| 8010171 | Wireless portable radio vehicle communication system A communications system for a vehicle user is provided. The system comprises a portable receiver which the vehicle user can easily carry on his or her person. The portable receiver is capable of receiving coded transmissions from a vehicle-mounted transmitter which ... | 08/30/2011 |
| 7983722 | Headset with multi-button control for a mobile communication device The invention is directed at a headset for a mobile communication device having a multi-button control and is implemented with a standard headset jack. The multi-button control is decoded by a microprocessor after which an encoded signal is then transmitted from the... | 07/19/2011 |
| 7974664 | Bluetooth earphone and ear-hook device thereof A Bluetooth earphone and an ear-hook device thereof are provided. The Bluetooth earphone includes an earphone body and an ear-hook device. The ear-hook device includes a hinge assembly and an ear hook. The hinge assembly is rotatably disposed on the earphone body. T... | 07/05/2011 |
| 7945297 | Headsets and headset power management The invention relates to an energy saving headset that comprises a power management unit operable to reduce the power consumption of the headset when a user is not present. The power management unit uses capacitive sensing to detect the presence of the user. Capacit... | 05/17/2011 |
| 7937124 | Versatile system for adaptive mobile station antenna A system for providing an adaptive antenna system in a mobile communications device is disclosed. An array of antenna elements is provided. A sensing component is disposed along a surface of the mobile communications device, proximal to the array of antenna elements... | 05/03/2011 |
| 7937125 | Communications system providing automatic text-to-speech conversion features and related methods A communications system may include at least one mobile wireless communications device, and a wireless communications network for sending text messages thereto. More particularly, the at least one mobile wireless communications device may include a wireless transcei... | 05/03/2011 |
| 7930007 | Audio output device selection for a portable electronic device A portable electronic device can detect whether an output unit of an accessory is connected to the body of a user and determines audio output units to which its application will transmit audio signal. The portable electronic device comprises an interface connected t... | 04/19/2011 |
| 7885692 | Hat cell phone or wireless device for hands-free user-safe operation A cellphone or wireless phone device has separate components which are carried or mounted in corresponding parts of a hat, cap, or other headgear worn by the user. The cellphone microphone or voice pickup component, preferably as a unidirectional device, may be carr... | 02/08/2011 |
| 7877121 | Modular wireless headset and/or headphones The modular wireless headset includes at least one wearable earpiece and at least one wearable microphone, where the earpiece is physically separate from the microphone. The wearable earpiece is operably to render inbound radio frequencies received from a host devic... | 01/25/2011 |
| 7873395 | Headset A headset worn is provided to be on an ear in such a manner that a speaker is adhered to the ear. The headset includes a headset body; a hook unit for adhering and fixing the headset body to a user's ear part; a key positioned at a part of the headset body such that... | 01/18/2011 |
| 7840242 | Earphone antenna An earphone antenna includes: earphone cords; an earphone portion; a coaxial cable; and a pin plug connector portion; wherein the earphone cords cooperate with a shielded line of the coaxial cable using a connection point with the coaxial cable as a feeding point to... | 11/23/2010 |
| 7818037 | Techniques for wirelessly controlling push-to-talk operation of half-duplex wireless device Disclosed herein is a communications system implementing a microphone wirelessly connected to a half-duplex communications device, such as a two-way radio or a radio-simulating cellular phone. The microphone may incorporate a transmit/receive switch wherein a transm... | 10/19/2010 |
| 7818036 | Techniques for wirelessly controlling push-to-talk operation of half-duplex wireless device Disclosed herein is a communications system implementing a headset wirelessly connected to a half-duplex communications device, such as a two-way radio or a radio-simulating cellular phone. The headset may incorporate a transmit/receive switch wherein a transmit sig... | 10/19/2010 |
| 7805171 | Earmounted electronic device and method Disclosed is a wireless communication device capable of being positioned in a wearable position adjacent a user's head. The wireless communication device may include a housing and an arcuate earmount coupled to the housing. The earmount may be configured so that it ... | 09/28/2010 |
| RE41702 | Automatic headset hookswitch 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 headse... | 09/14/2010 |
| 7787913 | Wireless headset communication system for aircraft and method therefor A system for converting an existing aircraft communication system to a wireless communication system has a wireless headset for transmitting and receiving communication signals. At least one aircraft transceiver having a connector to plug the transceiver to a headph... | 08/31/2010 |
| 7747295 | Earphone jack for eliminating power noise in mobile communication terminal, and operating method thereof An earphone jack for a mobile communication terminal and a driving method thereof, wherein the earphone jack includes a first speaker terminal for providing a positive (+) differential call voice signal when a call voice signal is output, a second speaker terminal f... | 06/29/2010 |
| 7715888 | Decorative wireless earphone device A decorative wireless earphone is a single piece integrated with a necklace, a microphone, a main unit and an earpiece. The main unit has a shape of pendant and the earplug is hidden behind the ornamental part. The lead wire is received in the necklace. The distance... | 05/11/2010 |
| 7706849 | Mobile communication devices with internal antennas A mobile communication device comprises an internal antenna device for receiving low-band signals of operating frequency band below 1 GHz, and the internal antenna device can be connected in series or parallel with an external antenna such as an earphone. The mobile... | 04/27/2010 |
| 7664540 | Bluetooth earphone set with wire control function A Bluetooth earphone set, which includes a main unit that houses an auto-reversible first winding mechanism and an auto-reversible second winding mechanism, an earphone cable coupled to the auto-reversible first winding mechanism for voice output, a signal connector... | 02/16/2010 |
| 7647080 | Hands-free device The send, end, and/or push-to-talk functions of a combination cellular telephone/two-way radio, are controlled with a single button on a hands-free device having a cable attached to the button, a microphone, and an earpiece. The button is pressed to instruct the cel... | 01/12/2010 |
| 7643856 | Method for reducing apparent latency in linking a call received at a mobile communication device to a remote audio processor A mobile communication device (100) uses a local wireless transceiver (108) to establish an asynchronous link (202) with a remote audio processor (110) which is typically operated in a low power mode and that maintains an association betw... | 01/05/2010 |
| 7620433 | Display headset A wireless headset with an integral display is provided, the headset capable of communicating via a wireless network to a cellular telephone, cellular telephone adaptor, land-line telephone, land-line telephone adaptor, computer, personal digital assistant, or other... | 11/17/2009 |
| 7620434 | Apparatus and method for detecting hook switch of a mobile communication terminal A method for preventing malfunction of a mobile communication terminal when a headset is used is provided. The method includes detecting an ON state of a hook switch according to pre-set options and outputting a first detect signal. The method further includes deter... | 11/17/2009 |
| 7603148 | Integrated wireless headset A mobile device integrates a wireless headset with the housing of a mobile terminal. In an exemplary embodiment, the housing of the mobile terminal includes a fastener for mechanically connecting the wireless headset to the housing. When the wireless headset is mech... | 10/13/2009 |
| 7577465 | Slidable bluetooth earphone structure 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 be... | 08/18/2009 |
| 7570977 | Personal communication system A personal wearable communication and speaker entertainment system which provides improved quality audio response and which does not interfere with the wearer's activities or block environmental sounds is disclosed. The speaker system is connected to or in communica... | 08/04/2009 |
| 7567828 | Look and tune mobile communication device Systems and methods for a mobile communication device are disclosed. The system generally includes a housing such as a headset, a speaker, a microphone, and a wireless communication module. The wireless communications module provides for directional communication li... | 07/28/2009 |
| 7561903 | Wireless headphones with dual antennas A wireless headphone assembly has left and right speakers attached to ends of a headphone body, and at least two antennas, e.g., one located at each speaker. Since multiple antennas are used, reception can be improved using one of several approaches, e.g., simple se... | 07/14/2009 |
| 7558607 | Mobile electronic device having audio connector providing an antenna function The present invention discloses a mobile electronic device, having a radio receiver (28), an amplifier (24) and an audio connector (20) for connecting to a headphone (2). Said audio connector (2) comprises at least one first contac... | 07/07/2009 |
| 7539525 | Wireless headset phone of ear-worn type Disclosed is a wireless headset phone. The wireless headset phone includes: a body housing; at least one hinge support rotatably mounted to the body housing, for attaching the headset phone to the left or right ear of a user; an earpiece provided in the hinge suppor... | 05/26/2009 |
| 7536212 | Communication system using short range radio communication headset In a short range radio communication headset, signals transmitted by the short range radio communications are received while direct sounds propagated from an external are detected. Then, a digital signal adaptation processing using either received signals or the dir... | 05/19/2009 |
