Systems and methods for reducing electromagnetic radiation emitted from a wireless headset

A method of enabling a sleep mode for a wireless headset, the method comprising:

• receiving instructions from a master device to enter a sleep mode;
• in response to receiving instructions to enter the sleep mode, turning off a transceiver of the wireless headset, the transceiver being configured to enable wireless short-range communication between the wireless headset and the master device;
• waiting for a signal from the master device;
• and
• in response to receiving a valid signal from the master device, turning on the transceiver of the wireless headset.

A wireless headset comprising:

• a transceiver configured to wirelessly communicate with a mobile device during a time when the mobile device and wireless headset are linked within a personal area network (PAN), wherein, when the wireless headset is inactive, the transceiver is configured to receive instructions from the mobile device to enter a sleep mode;
• switching circuitry configured to turn off the transceiver during the sleep mode;
• means for receiving a wake-up signal from the mobile device when the transceiver is turned off;
• wherein the switching circuitry is configured to turn the transceiver on when the wake-up signal is received.