WIRED HEADSET WITH INTEGRATED SWITCH

摘要

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.

主权项

1. An electronic device capable of being controlled by a switch assembly of a headset when coupled to the headset, the electronic device comprising:
an interface that connects to the headset, the headset comprising:
a switch;a microphone;a top housing cover coupled; anda bottom housing cover, wherein the top housing cover and the bottom housing cover hide the switch and the microphone, wherein the top housing cover extends the length of the switch assembly, and wherein the switch assembly is free of a discrete element protruding through the top housing cover; and a software program configured to detect a signal from a microphone section of the interface when a switch in the headset is in a closed position, wherein when the switch is in an open position the software program turns off a microphone function within the electronic device.