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US 8,014,824 B2Granted
Article of manufacture integrated with music and telephonic communication devices
AssigneeSkullcandy, Inc.
InventorRichard P. Alden
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AssigneeSkullcandy, Inc.
InventorRichard P. Alden
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An article of manufacture, such as a jacket or backpack, integrates the services of an audio delivery device, such as an MP3 player, with the services of a two-way communication device, such as a mobile phone, or a two-way radio such as a walkie talkie, citizen band radio, HAM radio, marine or aviation radio, and the like. The article integrates the reception and provision of input and output signals from both the audio devices within the article, thereby enabling a user to listen to music or to receive and place phone calls while engaged in activity. In one implementation, the article provides these functions by holding one or more devices for communicably connecting and switching the audio and communication devices, mixing signals received therefrom, and optionally enabling a user to reduce the volume or mute the signals as desired.
An article of manufacture configured to receive a portable apparatus therein for integrating a two-way communication device and an audio delivery device, the article comprising:
An article of manufacture configured for portable personal use to facilitate integrated communication using a two-way communication device and an audio delivery device, the article comprising:
An integrated article of manufacture comprising:
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.