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US 2026/0310402 A1Published application
Voice Controlled Vision Blocker Shield Attachment for a Headset
OwnerDaniel M. Banksinventor
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Abstract
A device fans out two semi circles into a circular shield to block the mouth from other people's vision when a person starts to speak automatically. When the person stops speaking the shields retract into their enclosure. It is designed to clip onto a headset. A best-use example would be a coach calling a play; it would block people from reading the lips to steal the play.
Claims1
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- A voice-activated vision-blocking shield attachment for a headset, comprising:
- 50.a) a housing configured to attach to a headset, the housing containing electronic components and a power source;
- 51.b) a microphone positioned to detect when a user is speaking;
- 52.c) a retractable shield assembly housed within the enclosure, the shield assembly comprising:
- i) a first semicircular fan positioned on one side of the housing, and
- ii) a second semicircular fan positioned on the opposite side of the housing, wherein the first and second semicircular fans are extendable to form a complete circular shield in front of the user's mouth;
- 53.d) an actuator mechanism configured to extend the first and second semicircular fans outward from the housing upon detecting speech via the microphone, and retract the fans back into the housing when speech ceases;
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- 54.e) a control switch operable by the user to enable or disable the shield's functionality.
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