System and method for providing hands free operation of a phone

Details System and method for providing hands free operation of a phone System and method for providing hands free operation of a phone

2006-10-10

2006-10-10

Vuong, Quochien B. (Department: 2684)

Telecommunications

Transmitter and receiver at same station

Radiotelephone equipment detail

C455S575300, C455S575400

Reexamination Certificate

active

07120476

ABSTRACT:
A phone handset having a speaker and a microphone which are connected by a flexible connector to form a connected unit, wherein the connected unit is detachable from the handset to form a headset. In a preferred embodiment, the connected unit is automatically releasable from the handset via a release means, which when activated, forcibly inserts the speaker of the connected unit into a user's ear when a hands-free mode is desired. The connected unit may be physically and electrically connected to the handset via a retractable cord, or may comprise a wireless headset device. An apparatus according to the present invention advantageously provides vastly improved convenience in hands-free phone operation and uninterrupted phone conversation during user transitions between a handset mode and a hands-free mode and vice versa.

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