Patent ID: 7869616
Filing Date: 2011-01-11
Classification: H04R

Abstract:
1. A headset, comprising: means for coupling the headset to a first audio source, said first audio source having at least a first audio channel and a second audio channel; a wireless interface for coupling the headset to a second audio source; a controller coupled to said coupling means and said wireless interface, said controller capable of a first operating configuration and a second operating configuration; a crossover network, wherein when said controller is in said first operating configuration said crossover network is coupled to said first audio source and wherein when said controller is in said second operating configuration said crossover network is coupled to said second audio source, and wherein when said crossover network is coupled to said first audio source said crossover network divides said first audio channel into at least a first frequency region and a second frequency region and divides said second audio channel into at least a third frequency region and a fourth frequency region, and wherein said crossover network outputs a first audio signal corresponding to said first frequency region, a second audio signal corresponding to said second frequency region, a third audio signal corresponding to said third frequency region, and a fourth audio signal corresponding to said fourth frequency region, and wherein said crossover network further comprises: a first in-ear monitor comprising at least a first driver and a second driver, wherein said first driver is coupled to said first amplifier and receives said first amplified audio signal and said second driver is coupled to said second amplifier and receives said second amplified audio signal; and a second in-ear monitor comprising at least a third driver and a fourth driver, wherein said third driver is coupled to said third amplifier and receives said third amplified audio signal and said fourth driver is coupled to said fourth amplifier and receives said fourth amplified audio signal.