Patent ID: 8112037

Claim:
A first apparatus for assisting with communications and control, comprising: a first part comprising an attachment system, a second part comprising: a single wireless transceiver integrated circuit selected from the group consisting of BLUETOOTH, Wifi, and Wibree, a power input, a third part comprising an audio system, wherein said third part further comprises a first housing that can move relative to said second part, wherein said first apparatus can pair with at least one apparatus that has a compatible transceiver in a first range, wherein said first apparatus can store digital keys for unlocking at least one second apparatus selected from the group consisting of a lock, a mobile phone a computer, and a memory, and said first apparatus further comprises a data port for updating information stored onboard said first apparatus, wherein when a first event occurs, said first apparatus automatically operates as a wireless headset device, wherein said first event is selected from the group consisting of activating a switch, detaching said first detachable part, moving said third part, receiving a wireless message, and receiving a voice command, said first device further comprising an alarm, wherein said alarm is audible and when activated produces an alarm sound audible from a distance greater than 3 feet, wherein said first apparatus can monitor proximity to a paired second apparatus, wherein upon said first apparatus detecting a connection drop from said paired second apparatus, said first apparatus periodically attempts to reconnect to said paired second apparatus, and if connection is not established within a predetermined period, said alarm is automatically activated.