An audio transmission reception assembly has a hollow tubular conduit arred to conduct audio messages from a source within a waterproof enclosure, which may be worn by attachment to the clothing of the user, for conduction to the entrance to the ear canal of the user. The tubular conduit has a capillary portion connected adjacent to the source of the audio messages which renders the conduit virtually waterproof even when subjected to underwater conditions. An audio responsive means is contained in the waterproof enclosure and sealed from the outside environment by a protective resilient membrane, and a suitable switch supported on the waterproof enclosure provides means for controllably connecting both the audio responsive means and the source of audio messages to a transmitting and receiving radio such as may be carried on the back of the user.
A wireless transmitting and receiving system includes an ear microphone of the vibration pick-up type for picking up bone-conducted voice signals through an external auditory ear canal wall of a wearer. A portable case is disposed adjacent the wearer's ear and a wireless device is attached adjacent the wearer but spaced from the portable case. A transmitter of a transmitting circuit for transmitting the output signals of the ear microphone is housed in the portable case. A receiver of a receiving circuit is housed in the wireless device and receives signals from outside the system. The transmitting and receiving circuits provide a wireless connection between the portable case and the wireless device permitting two-way communication through one ear of the wearer.
A cordless portable telephone comprises a main apparatus (2) combining a receiver, a transmitter, an antenna (3) and a keyboard for entering a called number, a microphone and an earpiece, all attached to, or supported from a collar passing around the neck of a user.
A cellular telephone including a user communication component linking the user to the cellular telephone without the transmitting radiation leakage associated with the use of cellular telephones. The cellular telephone includes a plurality of operating components transmitting outgoing signals and receiving incoming signals. The operating components include an incoming signal output which processes incoming signals and outputs the incoming signals for the user. The telephone further includes an interface linking the operating components to a user. The interface includes a speaker coupled to the incoming signal output. The speaker amplifies and converts incoming signals from the incoming signal output to audible signals. The interface further includes a speaker sound tube linking a user to the speaker, wherein the speaker sound tube includes a first end and a second end. The first end of the speaker sound tube is coupled to the speaker for receiving audible signals generated thereby and the second end includes a user communication component through which the user may listen to the audible signals generated by the speaker.
A bone conduction personal audio listening device and method is worn behind one or both ears in substantially close contact with the mastoid bone of the listener. The device is maintained on the listener's ear by hooking over the top of the ear, by hooking under the bottom of the ear, and by the contact with the mastoid bone. Due to placement of the device behind the listener's ear(s) ambient sounds of the local environment can be heard. Provision is also made for the listener through ear plug means to block out ambient sounds if so desired. The listener can remove and replace the waterproof audio speaker assembly of the device for cleaning purposes, or to change the color or reflectivity of the device for safety and/or cosmetic reasons.
