Wireless communication system for use by teams

A wireless communication system for use by members of a team, the wireless communication system comprising:

• (a) a first wireless communication device for a first team member of the team, the first wireless communication device comprising:
• (i) a microphone for enabling the first team member to input an oral message;
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• (ii) a transmitter for transmitting the oral message via a first wireless communication protocol;
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• (b) a second wireless communication device for a second team member of the team, the second wireless communication device comprising:
• (i) a main transceiver for receiving the oral message from the first wireless communication device via the first wireless communication protocol and for retransmitting the oral message via a second wireless communication protocol;
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• (ii) a wearable audio device comprising a receiver for receiving the oral message from the main transceiver via the second wireless communication protocol, and at least one speaker in communication with the receiver for generating audio corresponding to the oral message, wherein the speaker is mounted to the wearable audio device so as to be spaced apart from an ear of the second team member such that the second team member is able to hear ambient sound in addition to the oral message;
• (c) wherein the second wireless communication protocol operates at a lower power than the first wireless communication protocol, and wherein the first communication protocol operates over a longer range than second wireless communication protocol;
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• (d) a garment for the second team member, the garment having an epaulet receptacle affixed to a shoulder portion thereof;
• (e) wherein the speaker of the wearable audio device comprises at least one epaulet speaker, wherein the epaulet receptacle is shaped to have the epaulet speaker mounted and immobilized therein, wherein the epaulet speaker is tapered and angled so as to be aimed toward an ear of the second team member when the epaulet speaker is mounted in the epaulet receptacle.