Wireless communication systems for masks or helmets
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1. A wireless communication system for use externally on a mask, comprising:
- a housing for connection with the mask to support said system on the mask;
a transceiver in said housing for sending and receiving radio signals;
a microphone in said housing for picking up the voice of a wearer of the mask, the output of said microphone being connected electrically with said transceiver;
an ear speaker in said housing and connected electrically with said transceiver for generating audible sound from signals received by said transceiver; and
a channel in said housing that directs sound from said ear speaker along the side of the mask toward (closer to) the ear of the wearer of the mask.
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Abstract
Various types of wireless communication systems for masks or helmets can be mounted externally or internally on a mask. Different types of microphones can be employed, for example, a bone-conducting microphone or a directional microphone. Ear speakers mounted at various locations on the mask or helmet can be employed. Wireless communication is with a transceiver mounted in or on a lapel unit, a walkie-talkie, or at a remote location.
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37 Claims
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1. A wireless communication system for use externally on a mask, comprising:
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a housing for connection with the mask to support said system on the mask;
a transceiver in said housing for sending and receiving radio signals;
a microphone in said housing for picking up the voice of a wearer of the mask, the output of said microphone being connected electrically with said transceiver;
an ear speaker in said housing and connected electrically with said transceiver for generating audible sound from signals received by said transceiver; and
a channel in said housing that directs sound from said ear speaker along the side of the mask toward (closer to) the ear of the wearer of the mask. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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6. A wireless communication system for use externally on a mask, comprising:
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a housing for connection with the mask to support said system on the mask;
a transceiver in said housing for sending and receiving radio signals;
a microphone in said housing for picking up the voice of a wearer of the mask, the output of said microphone being connected electrically with said transceiver;
said transceiver and said microphone being located in a main body portion of said housing adjacent the mouth of the wearer of the mask;
an ear speaker in said housing and connected electrically with said transceiver for generating audible sound from signals received by said transceiver;
said housing having a tubular extension in which said ear speaker is mounted, said tubular extension extending from said main body portion along the side of the mask toward the ear of the wearer of the mask.
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7. A wireless communication system for use externally on a mask, comprising:
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a housing for connection with the mask to support said system on the mask;
a transceiver in said housing for sending and receiving radio signals;
a microphone in said housing for picking up the voice of a wearer of the mask, the output of said microphone being connected electrically with said transceiver;
an ear speaker in said housing and connected electrically with said transceiver for generating audible sound from signals received by said transceiver; and
a voice amplifier in said housing. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A wireless communication system for a wearer of a mask or helmet, comprising:
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a wireless microphone for mounting on the mask or helmet, said wireless microphone including a transmitter that transmits a signal;
a transceiver electrically connected with a walkie-talkie carried by the wearer remote from the mask or helmet, for example, mounted on the waist of the wearer, said transceiver being adapted to receive signals from said wireless microphone for communication via the walkie-talkie with remote locations; and
a wireless ear speaker on the mask or helmet, said ear speaker including a receiver that receives a signal from said transceiver, said transceiver being adapted to transmit signals to the wireless ear speaker for communication via the walkie-talkie from remote locations. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16)
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17. A wireless communication system for use with a helmet having a strap that overlies the wearer'"'"'s head when the helmet is being worn, said system comprising:
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a bone-conducting microphone mounted on the strap;
a first transceiver mounted on the strap adjacent said bone-conducting microphone, said bone-conducting microphone having an output connected to said transceiver;
an ear speaker mounted on the strap adjacent said microphone and said first transceiver, said ear speaker having an audio output directed toward the ear of the wearer of the helmet. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20, 21, 22)
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23. A wireless communication system for mounting as one small integrated assembly in a helmet or mask, comprising:
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a transceiver for sending and receiving radio signals;
a power source for said system, connected with said transceiver;
a directional microphone for picking up the voice of a wearer of the helmet, said microphone having a sound inlet opening oriented toward the mouth of the wearer of the helmet, the output of said microphone being connected electrically with said transceiver; and
an ear speaker connected electrically with said transceiver for generating audible sound from signals received by said transceiver. - View Dependent Claims (24, 25, 26)
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27. A wireless communication system, comprising:
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a communication system housing adapted to be received in the ear of a wearer;
a power source in said housing for said system;
a transceiver in said housing for sending and receiving radio signals;
an ear speaker in said housing and connected electrically with said transceiver for generating audible sound from signals received by said transceiver; and
an in the ear microphone in said housing for picking up the voice of a wearer of the helmet - View Dependent Claims (28, 29)
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30. A wireless communication system, comprising:
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a first housing adapted to be received in the ear of a wearer;
an ear speaker in said housing and connected electrically with said transceiver for generating audible sound from signals received by said transceiver;
an in the ear microphone in said housing for picking up the voice of a wearer of the helmet; and
a transceiver unit that extends around the back of the ear for sending and receiving radio signals, said ear speaker and said microphone being connected electrically with said transceiver. - View Dependent Claims (31)
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32. A wireless communication system for a person, comprising:
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a mask;
a wireless microphone located inside said mask; and
a voice amplifier assembly for mounting on the person'"'"'s body remotely from said mask. - View Dependent Claims (33)
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34. A wireless communication system, comprising:
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a mask;
a heads-up display mounted externally on said mask. - View Dependent Claims (35, 36, 37)
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