Patent ID: 6236969
Filing Date: 2001-05-22
Classification: H04M,H04R

Abstract:
A wearable communications apparatus comprising:a mouthpiece having a first end and a second end, and including a speaker mounted to said mouthpiece adjacent said first end and a microphone mounted to said mouthpiece adjacent said second end;a central housing having a top end and a bottom end;means between said first end of said mouthpiece and said bottom end of said central housing for pivotably mounting said mouthpiece to said central housing, said mouthpiece, including said speaker and said microphone, pivotable to a first position in which said microphone is adjacent the mouth of the user of the apparatus;a head-band connected to said top end of said central housing and configured for supporting the apparatus on the head of the user;an antenna; andelectronic communication means for sending and receiving signals through said antenna, said means operable for controlling said speaker in response to received signals and for transmitting signals from said microphone for broadcast over said antenna.