Ultra-compact headset

摘要

An ultra-compact headset device including both speaker and microphone capability in at least one earphone overcomes the minimum size requirements of previous headsets by controlling the speaker and microphone functionality so that each earphone functions either as a speaker or microphone, but never both at the same time. Various embodiment headsets may include a pair of earphones each with one or more transducers capable of converting electrical signals into sound and vice versa. The ultra-compact headset may be wirelessly coupled to a mobile device, such as a cellular telephone or smart phone.

主权项

1. A headset, comprising:
a first earphone comprising:
a first microphone;a first speaker positioned in close proximity to the first microphone within the first earphone; anda first wireless transceiver configured to communicate with other devices via a wireless data link, output sound signals to the first speaker, and receive sound signals from the first microphone; and a second earphone comprising:
a second speaker;a second microphone positioned in close proximity to the second speaker; anda second transceiver configured to communicate with other devices via a wireless data link and output sound signals to the second speaker, wherein:
the first earphone is configured such that the first microphone and the first speaker are not simultaneously active; andthe first earphone and the second earphone are configured to activate each of the first speaker and the second microphone and each of the second speaker and the first microphone alternatively to simulate stereophonic sound.