System and method for providing hands free operation of a phone
First Claim
1. A communication apparatus comprising:
- a phone handset having a speaker and a microphone;
a connector for connecting the speaker to the microphone to form a connected unit, said connected unit being detachable from the phone handset to provide a handsfree headset wearable by a user.
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Abstract
A phone handset having a speaker and a microphone which are connected by a flexible connector to form a connected unit, wherein the connected unit is detachable from the handset to form a headset. In a preferred embodiment, the connected unit is automatically releasable from the handset via a release means, which when activated, forcibly inserts the speaker of the connected unit into a user'"'"'s ear when a hands-free mode is desired. The connected unit may be physically and electrically connected to the handset via a retractable cord, or may comprise a wireless headset device. An apparatus according to the present invention advantageously provides vastly improved convenience in hands-free phone operation and uninterrupted phone conversation during user transitions between a handset mode and a hands-free mode and vice versa.
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27 Claims
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1. A communication apparatus comprising:
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a phone handset having a speaker and a microphone;
a connector for connecting the speaker to the microphone to form a connected unit, said connected unit being detachable from the phone handset to provide a handsfree headset wearable by a user. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A method for providing hands-free operation of a phone comprising the steps of:
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providing a phone handset having a speaker and a microphone;
providing a connector for connecting the speaker to the microphone to form a connected unit, wherein said connected unit is detachable from the phone handset to provide a hands-free headset. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26)
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27. A system for providing hands-free operation of a phone comprising:
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a phone handset having a detachable speaker insertable into an ear canal of a user, a detachable microphone, a release mechanism, and a molded cavity therein; and
a formable detachable connector for connecting the detachable speaker to the detachable microphone to form a detachable connected module receivable within the molded cavity, wherein the release mechanism when activated automatically detaches the connected module from the handset and automatically inserts the detachable speaker into the ear canal of the user to provide a hands-free headset.
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