Personal communications apparatus
US6859657B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 24, 1999 |
| Grant date | Feb 22, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 24, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04B2001/3872
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A personal communications apparatus comprises a first part, having a microphone (114), and a second part, having a loudspeaker (118). The first part is adapted to be worn on a user's wrist (202) and the second part is adapted to be worn on their finger. In use, the user's hand is held up to the side of their head, thereby placing the microphone (114) adjacent to their mouth and the loudspeaker (118) adjacent to their ear. Communication between first and second parts of the apparatus is by means of signals transmitted via the user's skin.In a non-illustrated embodiment the second part is adapted to be worn on the ear.
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