Multiplex communications – Communication over free space – Combining or distributing information via time channels
Reexamination Certificate
2008-05-06
2008-05-06
Pham, Chi (Department: 2616)
Multiplex communications
Communication over free space
Combining or distributing information via time channels
C455S553100
Reexamination Certificate
active
07369532
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus and method for an audio channel switching headset are described. The method includes detection of a plurality of audio sources within communication range of a wireless headset device. Once the plurality of audio sources are detected, an audio link may be established with a pre-determined number of the selected audio sources. Finally, a user of the headset device is provided, via a plurality of headset audio channels, access to each audio source within an established audio link. Accordingly, a user of such a headset device may listen to audio sources simultaneously or may toggle between various audio sources using a mechanical switch or voice-activated toggling of audio sources. Furthermore, a user may request additional audio channels, which are enabled by a host device, which multiplexes multiple audio sources with a single device audio link.
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Blakely , Sokoloff, Taylor & Zafman LLP
Intel Corporation
Pham Chi
Tran Phuc
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