| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 455575200 | Headgear | 36 |
| 20080220831 | 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 includes an overhanging portion and a hinge portion, the hinge portion electrically and mechanically coupling the earmount to the housing. A proximity sensor can be positioned on the overhanging portion and configured to detect proximity of a user's skin behind the user's ear. The sensor location for earmounted devices can provide that the sensor may be trapped between the user's ear auricle and the user's head as the earmount sits down on the top portion of the ear, which may result in accurate sensing activation. The device may be further configured to, for example, change a state based on whether the proximity sensor detects proximity. | 09-11-2008 |
| 20080242378 | 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 processor to the handset. In this manner, by using the standard jack, no additional hardware is required on the handset. | 10-02-2008 |
| 20080248842 | Wireless Earphone Telephone and Communication Method Thereof - The present invention relates to communication equipments, and particularly relates to a kind of wireless earphones telephone and converse method which has common telephone and network telephone function. The present invention comprising a earphone which include host part and a duplex communication earphone with wireless work, and the host part comprising the integration of the common telephone and the network telephone, which can be used to make either common telephone or network telephone, there is a duplex communication logical control chip places inside of the host part, which can carry out a wireless converse between host part and the earphone. Introducing the structure into the six converse methods, keeping one of the network telephone or the wireless telephone converse way functionary while shielding the other way, so as to make sure it assort with each other while have no interfere between the two ways, and the earphone can realize the wireless converse too. | 10-09-2008 |
| 20080268922 | 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 information which indicate codec types supported by an external device, a receiving unit configured to receive second information, which designates a codec type to be used for decoding received coded audio data, from the external device, a determining unit configured to determine whether the designated codec types is acceptable to transmit the coded audio data stored in the storing unit by comparing codec type corresponding to the coded audio data and the codec type designated by the external device, and a requesting unit configured to request the external device to switch the designated codec type to another codec type which is one of the codec types detected based on the second information. | 10-30-2008 |
| 20080311966 | 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 comprised of an electronics module ( | 12-18-2008 |
| 20090005129 | 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 configured to control more than one function of the headset. The user interface may also provide audio as well as visual outputs to the user to indicate a particular functionality of the headset being controlled by the user or a particular status of the headset. | 01-01-2009 |
| 20090061957 | SOLAR OPERATED BATTERY HEADSET - A wireless headset (eg. Bluetooth, a trade mark) is powered by one or more rechargeable batteries and has a solar panel mounted thereon connected to the battery to augment or replace the battery power. The solar panel is preferably used in conjunction with a battery in the headset and significantly increases the battery life. With the solar panel, the headset can be used for much longer periods of time without recharging. | 03-05-2009 |
| 20090111535 | HEADSET - A communication unit, e.g. a headset, constructed as a slave station which may be coupled to a plurality of master stations, e.g. a mobile telephone, via a short-ranged communications connection, such as of the Bluetooth type or the DECT type, and has a plurality of address fields in which one or more identification keys may be stored. At least one of the address fields has an associated electrical lock which may be unlocked only by an adapter master station having a unique indentification key. It is also possible to “lift” the receiver of the public switched telephone electrically or mechanically via the headset, so that a call and conversations from the public switched telephone may be made and take place via the headset. In an embodiment, the coupling box has a recess in which the headset may be placed and be charged via a charging unit in the coupling boy. The invention ensures that the public switched telephone is used as much as possible, which, in addition to a better sound reproduction, is favourable in terms of costs. | 04-30-2009 |
| 20090131124 | WIRELESS EARPIECE DETERMINING PROXIMITY TO USER AND OPERATION BASED THEREON - A wireless earpiece that is configured to fit to an ear of a user includes a sensor for sensing the proximity of the wireless earpiece to the user. The sensor produces a proximity signal indicative of whether the wireless earpiece is engaged with the user. If the proximity signal indicates that the wireless earpiece is engaged with the user, the wireless earpiece automatically initiates communication with a radio device. | 05-21-2009 |
| 20090176540 | AUDIO SELECTION CONTROL FOR PERSONAL COMMUNICATION DEVICES - The distribution of audio signals to either a headset or to a base unit (such as a cell phone) is determined by whether the headset is ready for use when a call is made or received. The headset is considered ready for use if it is powered on, has been initialized to exchange signals with the base unit using a standard communications protocol (such as Bluetooth), and is in place on the user's head. The headset includes a proximity sensor that provides a signal indicating that the headset is in place. If the headset is ready for use, audio signals are automatically distributed to the headset. Otherwise, the audio signals were distributed to a cell phone audio system. The invention may also be used by a personal computer user having an audio headset. | 07-09-2009 |
| 20090186668 | Wireless Handsfree Headset Method and System with Handsfree Applications - Embodiments include method for providing a handsfree service to a user of a wireless, handsfree headset. In an embodiment the method comprises the headset performing service discovery on the audio gateway to determine a method of transferring an application to the audio gateway, wherein the application provides the service, the headset causing the application to be transferred to the audio gateway using a method based on the service discovery; and the audio gateway executing the application, wherein this user issues voice commands that are executed by the audio gateway to provide the service. | 07-23-2009 |
| 20090209303 | Automatic Recharging Wireless Headset - A wireless headset has a body, an ear clip, and at least two devices for converting at least two different sources of energy into electrical power. The body includes an RF integrated circuit in electrical communication with an antenna and a baseband circuit, the baseband circuit being in electrical communication with a microphone and a speaker. The at least two devices for converting at least two different sources of energy into electrical power are in electrical communication with the RF integrated circuit and the baseband circuit. The ear clip is engaged to the body. The at least two sources of energy are selected from the group consisting of solar energy, thermoelectric energy, piezoelectric energy, and vibration energy. | 08-20-2009 |
| 20090209304 | EARSET ASSEMBLY USING ACOUSTIC WAVEGUIDE - An earset assembly including a first earpiece, a second earpiece, and an electrical circuit. The first earpiece includes an internal microphone to capture speech of a user and an internal speaker, and is positionable with respect to a first ear of the user so that the internal microphone detects the speech from the first ear of the user. The second earpiece includes an internal speaker, and is positionable with respect to a second ear of the user. The electrical circuit operatively connects the internal microphone and the internal speakers to a communication device. In an audio listening state, the electrical circuit is configured to operatively couple the internal speakers respectively to first and second audio ports of the communication device for outputting stereo audio content with the speakers, and the internal microphone is switched to an off state. In a communication state, the electrical circuit is configured to switch the internal speaker of the first earpiece to an off state, switch the internal microphone of the first earpiece to an on state for voice communication and operatively couple the internal microphone to a microphone port of the communication device, and maintain the operative coupling of the internal speaker of the second earpiece to the respective audio port for use in the voice communication. | 08-20-2009 |
| 20090247245 | Improvements in or Relating to Electronic Headset Devices and Associated Electronic Devices - An electronic headset comprising connectivity functionality, the connectivity functionality arranged to allow the headset to be operatively coupled to a remote associated electronic device for the transmission of signalling between the headset and the device, the headset further comprising camera functionality arranged to capture one or more images, and wherein the camera functionality is arranged to be controlled by control signalling transmitted via the connectivity functionality, the control signalling being processed by the remote associated electronic device and being sent to the electronic headset to control the camera functionality. | 10-01-2009 |
| 20090253473 | Wireless transceiver device and wireless headset - A wireless transceiver device includes a wireless transceiver unit, a signal transformer, an audio amplifier and a power supply device. The wireless transceiver unit is used for receiving and transmitting audio signals. The signal transformer is connected to the wireless transceiver unit and used for transforming the audio signals into digital signals or analog signals. The audio amplifier is connected to the signal transformer and used for amplifying and outputting the audio signals into a second audio output device. The power supply device supplies power to the wireless transceiver device. When the wireless transceiver device is being charged or in idle state, it can function as an audio amplifier to drive an external or built-in audio output device. | 10-08-2009 |
| 20090280873 | 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 links. | 11-12-2009 |
| 20090318201 | Earpiece Cable Control - In an apparatus for controlling an earpiece cable, the apparatus has a housing of the earpiece cable. The housing has a first curve, such as a roller, for guiding the earpiece cable and a second curve for guiding the earpiece cable. Furthermore the housing has a handle for moving the curves so that when the earpiece cable is pulled out of the housing the curves are arranged to approach each other and when the earpiece cable is pulled back into the housing the curves are arranged to distance themselves from each other. | 12-24-2009 |
| 20090318202 | HEARING DEVICE - 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 device capable of communicating via the wireless network. The wireless headset of the invention includes an input transducer (e.g., a microphone), an output transducer (e.g., a speaker), a wireless networking subsystem and a controller/controller interface. The headset may also include means for attaching the headset to the user in order to allow hands-free operation. The integral display, fabricated using any of a variety of suitable technologies, allows headset and system information to be displayed (e.g., battery levels, signal levels, call status, caller identification, incoming call alert, current time, current date, elapsed use time, etc.). The integral display can also be used to aid headset/system configuration (e.g., headset volume, voice dialing, ring mode, roaming mode, etc.). The integral display can also provide added functionality to the headset (e.g., phone lists, text messages, calendar functions, appointment and/or task lists, etc.). | 12-24-2009 |
| 20100016037 | CELL PHONE EARPIECE RETAINER - A cell phone earpiece retainer includes a first attaching loop formed of resilient material, sized and shaped to fit frictionally about an ear mounting portion of a cell phone earpiece. An elongate strap portion has a first and second ends and is attached at the first end to the first attaching loop. A fastening means is attached to the second end of the strap portion. When the first attaching loop is fastened to an ear mounting of the cell phone earpiece and the fastening means is removably attached to any of a user's clothing, hair or eyeglass frame, the earpiece will be protected from loss. The fastening means may include a clip having first and second jaws, each having a gripping portion and an opening portion. The gripping portions are biased toward one another by a spring means and biased away from one another by pressure on the opening portions. | 01-21-2010 |
| 20100041447 | WEARABLE HEADSET WITH SELF-CONTAINED VOCAL FEEDBACK AND VOCAL COMMAND - A headset includes a wearable body, first and second earphones extending from the wearable body, controls for controlling an external communication/multimedia device wirelessly, a microphone for picking up vocal data from a user of the headset system and a signal processing unit. The signal processing unit includes circuitry for processing the vocal data into a distinctly audible vocal feedback signal, circuitry for enhancing the vocal feedback signal thereby producing an enhanced vocal feedback signal and circuitry for mixing the enhanced vocal feedback signal with audio signals originating from the external communication/multimedia device, thereby producing a mixed output signal and then sending the mixed output signal to the user via the earphones. The external communication/multimedia device comprises a vocal command application and the headset further comprises a vocal command control for sending vocal commands to the external communication/multimedia device and to the vocal command application. | 02-18-2010 |
| 20100056233 | 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 divided into ear-piece and voice-piece halves that swivel between headset and ring modes, with respective S- and circular shapes, and includes function-changing contacts that respond to the realignment of the halves in the respective headset and ring modes to optimize the device's use for over-the-ear or finger wear. A further feature is a set of interior spring contacts projecting from the inner circumference of one of the halves, the contacts having both electrical recharging and finger-fitting functions, and a finger-shaped charging base for recharging the headset in the ring configuration via the spring contacts. | 03-04-2010 |
| 20100081488 | PORTABLE WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DEVICE - A communication device includes a portable housing and a processor housed in the housing. The processor is configured to receive first signals from an external audio player. A transmitter is housed in the housing for wirelessly transmitting second signals to an external receiver in accordance with a first communication protocol such that sounds corresponding to the second signals can be produced through a speaker system of the external receiver. A communication module is also housed in the housing for wirelessly communicating with a wireless phone in accordance with a second communication protocol such that third signals associated with a phone call can be transmitted between the wireless phone and the processor. The device is provided with a headset having a microphone and an earpiece. The headset is configured so as to be connected to the processor such that the phone call can be made through the wireless phone with the use of the headset. | 04-01-2010 |
| 20100190536 | Headset holster - A headset holster receives a small headset and includes a base member having a top face and a bottom face. A pair of protrusions extend from the top face. A channel is formed between the pair of protrusions. An elastic strap extending between the pair of protrusions, over the channel. An adhesive tape is double-sided and adheres to the bottom face on a top surface of the adhesive tape. The adhesive tape has an adhesive bottom surface. A bottom rim may continue as a loop, or may be discontinuous on an inside area facing toward the elastic band. The headset holster is preferably attached to a cell phone, or wireless device. | 07-29-2010 |
| 20100331061 | Apparatus for Holding a Communication Device - An apparatus for securely holding a communication or mobile device for hands-free use includes an attachment portion for that is extendable from a headset or pair of glasses. A suction or adhesive system is used to removably secure a mobile device to the attachment portion so that a user can operate the hands-free apparatus without diverting visual attention from other activities. | 12-30-2010 |
| 20110165920 | DUAL MODE ELECTRONIC HEADSET WITH LOCAL AND REMOTE FOCUSED MICROPHONES - An electronic headset and audio enhancement method that improves remote and direct conversations conducted in a noisy environment. The electronic headset for mounting proximate a human ear of a user, the headset including a housing having a power source; a first microphone mounted within the housing to receive a first audio input provided by the user; a second microphone mounted within the housing to receive a second audio input provided by one or more audio sources other than the user; a controller converting the first audio input into a first electronic signal when the controller operates in a first operational mode and converting the second audio input into a second electronic signal when the controller operates in a second operational mode; a first output system active in the first operational mode to communicate the first electronic signal to a second electronic device separate and distinct from the electronic headset; a second output system active in the second operational mode and including a sound generator to convert the second electronic signal into an audible generated audio signal for sensing by the human ear; and a mode control coupled to the controller for setting the controller into one of the operational modes; wherein in the first operational mode speech from the first microphone is transmitted to the second electronic device from the first microphone; and wherein in the second operational mode audio information external to the wearer from the second microphone is provided into the human ear. | 07-07-2011 |
| 20110237311 | MOBILE WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS DEVICE WITH REDUCED INTERFERING ENERGY INTO AUDIO CIRCUIT AND RELATED METHODS - A mobile wireless communications device includes a housing and circuit board carried by the housing. RF circuitry and a processor are operative with each other and carried by the circuit board. A receiver speaker and microphone are carried by the housing. Audio circuitry is carried by the circuit board and operative with the RF circuitry and processor. A microphone audio switch and receiver speaker audio switch are carried by the circuit board and are connected with audio connection lines that interconnect the processor. A filter is operative with the audio connection lines and operatively connected to at least one of the microphone audio switch or receiver speaker audio switch to reduce conducted and radiated interfering RF energy from coupling into the audio circuitry. | 09-29-2011 |
| 20110263303 | MULTI-BUTTON CONTROL HEADSET 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 processor to the handset. In this manner, by using the standard jack, no additional hardware is required on the handset. | 10-27-2011 |
| 20110306393 | HEADSET BASE WITH DISPLAY AND COMMUNICATIONS BASE - A headset base unit ( | 12-15-2011 |
| 20120264492 | Hat Cell Phone Holder - A cellular phone holding device designed to allow the practitioner to conduct conversations on the phone with limited physical interaction with the phone during activities or while performing manual tasks. The device holds the cellular phone in a pocket portion that attaches to a hat and properly aligns with the ear and cheek to facilitate communication. The device may involve hats of any style, shape, color or size. Further, the pocket portion of the device affixes to the inside or the outside of the hat depending on the need of the practitioner. In an alternative embodiment, the device is a pocket style holder for a cellular phone that removeably affixes to a hat or headpiece of any style, size or design. | 10-18-2012 |
| 20130196721 | WIRELESS HEADSET - A wireless headset can include a headset frame, a wireless transceiver, and an in-ear speaker. The wireless transceiver can be coupled to the headset frame and can be configured to communicate with a base station. The in-ear speaker can be coupled to the wireless transceiver for converting electrical signals into sound waves. | 08-01-2013 |
| 20130196722 | MOBILE WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS DEVICE HAVING FREQUENCY SELECTIVE GROUNDING AND RELATED METHOD - A mobile wireless communications device includes a portable housing having a metallic front housing forming a peripheral sidewall as a metallic ring. A circuit board is carried by the portable housing and forms a chassis ground plane. A wireless communications circuit is carried by a circuit board. An antenna circuit is carried by a circuit board and connected to the wireless communications circuit. A frequency selective grounding circuit is positioned at a selected grounding location at the chassis ground plane and metallic front housing and forms a harmonic trap that responds to a specific range of frequencies. | 08-01-2013 |
| 20130217449 | CELLULAR TELEPHONE HEADSET WITH INTEGRATED FERRITE BEAD AND INTEGRATED CLIP FOR REDUCTION OF MICROWAVE RF SIGNAL MIGRATION UPON CELLULAR TELEPHONE HEADSET WIRES. - Cellular device headsets commonly include a clip such that the cord (wire) from the headset to the cellular device can be attached to an article of clothing as worn by the consumer, including for the purpose of establishing a stable position and set distance for the microphone of the headset. A ferrite (or other composition of similar effect) bead having a signal choking capacity may be integrated into such a clip, for a resulting hybrid device which by stopping the propagation of microwave signal along the wire also serves to attach the wire to the clothing of the end user in the same manner as such a clip would normally be used. | 08-22-2013 |
| 20130344924 | Headset System With A Headset Unit And A Detachable Wearing Device - A headset system ( | 12-26-2013 |
| 20140031094 | MULTI-BUTTON CONTROL HEADSET 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 processor to the handset. In this manner, by using the standard jack, no additional hardware is required on the handset. | 01-30-2014 |
| 20150358450 | ACCESSORY FOR MOBILE ELECTRONIC DEVICE - Control means of a wearable electronic communication device for control purpose and use thereof are claimed. The wearable electronic communication device comprises a flexible loop being at least partly flattened and comprising non-twistable rigid members; an electronic unit; and push buttons disposed on the rigid members at such a distance from each other so as to avoid possibility of pushing two push buttons simultaneously with one finger, wherein the push surface of each push button does not project beyond the surface of the rigid member bearing the push button, and a control signal is generated only when two push buttons are pushed simultaneously. | 12-10-2015 |
| 20160142524 | MEDIA DEVICE HARNESS - A media device harness is configured to support a media device while a user is engaged in exercise. The media device harness has a shoulder harness assembly that is configured to fit around at least one shoulder of a human user. A hip harness assembly is connected to the shoulder harness assembly and configured to hold the media device. A headphone clip assembly is configured to hold head phone wires of media device. | 05-19-2016 |
