| 摘要 |
The present invention is directed to an audio-output capable portable electronic device (PED), such as a mobile telephone or a media player, having at least one integrated detachable earpiece, in one of a wireless, or a retractable wired configuration, that is stored at least partially within a storage cavity in the housing of the PED. In this manner, the detachable earpiece does not need to be carried separately from the PED and is always available when needed. In another inventive embodiment the detachable wireless earpiece is rechargeable, and the PED includes a recharger component connected to a power interface in the storage cavity in the PED housing, and also to the PED power sources such that when the rechargeable earpiece is placed into the storage cavity, it contacts the power interface and is recharged with energy from the PED power source. In yet another inventive embodiment, a novel case for storing a PED is provided, with the case having at least one integrated detachable wireless earpiece, stored at least partially within a storage cavity in the case, the earpiece being capable of wireless communication with the audio-output capable portable electronic device. Optionally, if the wireless earpiece is rechargeable, the case also includes the necessary components to recharge the earpiece when it is placed in the storage cavity. In an alternate inventive embodiment, the case may provide a substitute wireless link to the PED through the PED's conventional audio interface.
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