Patent ID: 8942384
Filing Date: 2015-01-27
Classification: H04B

Abstract:
1. A headset system, comprising: a main body; a microphone; a first speaker; a second speaker adapted to operate in at least one mode for open air loudspeaker use; an arm movably coupled to the main body, wherein the arm is movable between a first position and a second position; a detector for indicating whether the arm is in the first position or in the second position; and a processor configured to operate the headset in a worn headset mode or a speakerphone mode responsive to an arm position, wherein responsive to movement of the arm from the second position to the first position the headset shifts from the worn headset mode to the speakerphone mode, and wherein a shift to the speakerphone mode comprises altering a microphone operation from a noise cancelling mode to an omnidirectional mode, and deactivating the first speaker and activating the second speaker.