Patent ID: 7221966

Claim:
A wireless communication system for use externally on a mask or helmet comprising: a housing for connection with the mask or helmet to support said system on the mask or helmet; a transceiver located at least partially in said housing, said transceiver designed to send signals, receive signals, or combinations thereof; a microphone located at least partially in said housing, said microphone designed to pick up a voice of a wearer of the mask or helmet, the output of said microphone being at least partially directed to said transceiver; an ear speaker at least partially located in said housing, said ear speaker designed to receive signals from said transceiver and to generate audible sound from signals received by said transceiver; and a channel located at least partially in said housing, said channel designed to direct sound from said ear speaker at least partially along a side of the mask or helmet toward an ear of the wearer of the mask or helmet.