Patent ID: 8401219

Claim:
A headset configured to interface with a headset accessory including at least two headset accessory electrical contacts, the headset comprising: a connector plate formed from a ferromagnetic material and comprising: a mating face; and at least two apertures through the mating face; a non-conductive casing forming at least two protruding members, each protruding member extending through a respective one of the at least two apertures to form a distal end; and at least two electrical contacts, each contact disposed on the distal end of a respective one of the protruding members and electrically insulated from the connector plate, wherein: the at least two electrical contacts and the distal end of each protruding member are substantially flush with the mating face; and each of the at least two electrical contacts is operative to couple with one of the at least two headset accessory electrical contacts.