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US 2015/0086059 A1Published application
Interchangeable Wearing Modes for a Headset
AssigneePlantronics, Inc.
InventorsStefan Gougherty, John Kelley, Erik Tews
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Abstract
A headset system for interchangeable wearing styles is disclosed. A retention element is detachably coupled to an earpiece, allowing the headset to interchange between a headband, ear loop and neckband wearing style. The retention element comprises a security element that prevents rotation of the earpiece when coupled, providing a stable and ergonomic wearing experience.
Claims21
An apparatus suitable for mounting a sound delivery device on a user's head, comprising:
- a mounting element configured to support the apparatus on a user's head;
- a retention element moveably coupled to the mounting element, comprising a body configured to retain a sound delivery device;
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- a first securing element configured to resist movement of the sound delivery device relative to the retention element when retained by the retention element.
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A headset system, comprising:
- a first mounting element configured to be mounted on a user's head, the first mounting element comprising a first retaining element;
- a second mounting element configured to be mounted on a user's head, the second mounting element having different form factor than the first mounting element, and wherein the second mounting element comprises a second retaining element;
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- an earpiece configured to be interchangeably coupled with at least the first mounting element and the second mounting element, the earpiece comprising a recess for receiving the first mounting element and second mounting element;
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- wherein the first retaining element is configured to prevent movement of the earpiece relative to the first securing element when the first retaining element and earpiece are coupled.
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A headset, comprising:
- a sound delivery device;
- a first mounting means for mounting the headset onto a user's head;
- a retaining means for detachably coupling the first mounting means to the sound delivery device;
- a securing means for securing the sound delivery device to the retaining means, the securing means preventing rotation of the sound delivery device relative to the retaining means.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.