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Miniaturized headset for two-way voice communication

US4720857A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 6, 1985
Grant dateJan 19, 1988
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Expiry dateDec 6, 2005

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04R2201/107
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A miniaturized headset for two-way voice communication is supported and positioned by the notch in the concha portion of a wearer's ear. The headset is reversible and may be worn on either the left or right ear. The earpiece includes sound output ports located therein to provide for alignment of a port with the auditory canal of either of the headset wearer's ears. The earpiece is disposed within the concha of the wearer's ear and outside the auditory canal.

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