DEVICE AND METHOD FOR HANDS-FREE PUSH-TO-TALK FUNCTIONALITY
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1. A device for hands-free push-to-talk functionality, comprising:
- a push-to-talk sensor or switch operable by at least one of a preset audible signal, a predetermined movement of the sensor or switch, or air pressure; and
means to control operation of a communications device in response to signals from the push-to-talk sensor or switch.
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Abstract
A device for hands-free push-to-talk functionality may include a push-to-talk sensor or switch operable by at least one of a preset audible signal, a predetermined movement of the sensor or switch, air pressure or the like. The device may also include means to control operation of a communications device in response to signals from the push-to-talk sensor or switch.
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1. A device for hands-free push-to-talk functionality, comprising:
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a push-to-talk sensor or switch operable by at least one of a preset audible signal, a predetermined movement of the sensor or switch, or air pressure; and
means to control operation of a communications device in response to signals from the push-to-talk sensor or switch. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A communications device including hands-free push-to-talk functionality, comprising:
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a push-to-talk sensor or switch operable by at least one of a preset audible signal, a predetermined movement or air pressure; and
a processor to control operation of the communications device in response to signals from the push-to-talk sensor or switch. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21)
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22. A method for hands-free push-to-talk functionality, comprising:
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detecting at least one of a preset audible signal, a predetermined movement, or air pressure; and
controlling operation of a communications device in response to detecting a presence or absence of at least one of the preset audible signal, the predetermined movement, or air pressure. - View Dependent Claims (23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30)
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31. A method of making a device for hands-free push-to-talk functionality, comprising:
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providing a push-to-talk sensor or switch operable by at least one of a preset audible signal, a predetermined movement of the sensor or switch, or air pressure; and
providing means to control operation of a communications device in response to signals from the push-to-talk sensor or switch. - View Dependent Claims (32, 33, 34, 35, 36)
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37. A computer-readable medium having computer-executable instructions for performing a method, comprising:
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detecting at least one of a preset audible signal, a predetermined movement, or air pressure; and
controlling operation of a communications device in response to detecting a presence or absence of at least one of the preset audible signal, the predetermined movement, or air pressure. - View Dependent Claims (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45)
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