Patent ID: 8233947

Claim:
A neckpad communications system for a helmet comprising: a neckpad body formed of padding and including coupling members for detachably coupling the neckpad body to a surface of the helmet; and a communications unit having a first part that is disposed within and covered by padding of the neckpad body and is configured to permit audio communication with another remote device and a second part including audio transducers located at least partially outside the neckpad body, the audio transducers being operatively connected to the communications unit, wherein the audio transducers include at least one speaker and a microphone, the speaker being movably attached to the communications unit via a wire to allow the speaker to be positioned and repositioned relative to the body, the speaker including a means for detachably attaching one surface of the speaker to a surface of inner comfort padding of the helmet to allow placement proximate a wearer's ear, wherein the neckpad body and communications unit form an integral standalone product, separate from the helmet, for attachment to the helmet such that the communications unit is carried by the neckpad body when the neckpad body is detached from the helmet.