Mobile wireless audio device
AssigneeCelume Development, LLC
InventorsMichael Ellis, Caron Ellis
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Abstract
We have disclosed a modular personal network (MPN) that includes multiple devices that may be worn, carried, or used in close proximity to a user. The devices communicate wirelessly. Functions of the MPN may be modified by adding or removing components. The MPN may communicate with a personal computer. General purpose devices may include a control unit, a display, a user input, and an audio output. The MPN may provide a variety of functions, including time, communication, entertainment, organization, guidance, athletic, medical, travel, outdoors, identity, security, and military.
Claims18
A mobile audio output device comprising:
- (a) a wireless receiver for receiving audio information from another device;
- (b) a speaker that outputs the audio information received by the wireless receiver;
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- (c) means for mounting the mobile audio device to a single item of clothing selected from the group consisting of a hat, a headband, and a helmet.
The mobile audio output device further configured to be worn inside a user's ear.
The mobile audio output device further configured to be worn near a user's ear and to transmit sound via conduction through the user's skull.
A method of providing mobile audio information to a user comprising:
- (d) mounting a mobile audio device to a single item of clothing selected from the group consisting of a hat, a headband, and a helmet;
- (e) receiving audio information wirelessly to the mobile audio device from another device;
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- (f) outputting the received audio information using a speaker.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.