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Powered headset accessory devices

US8929573B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 14, 2012
Grant dateJan 6, 2015
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Expiry dateAug 28, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04R2420/03
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A device for coupling to a connector on an ear cup of a headset includes a mating connector corresponding to the connector of the headset. The mating connector includes a crossover conductor coupled to a first and a second terminal within the mating connector. One or more accessory circuits is provided by the device, including a lamp configured to direct light onto a surface external to the device or a position detection circuit usable to adjust three-dimensional audio signals to account for the direction the user is looking.

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