Apple Wins Patent On Bluetooth Headset With Built-In MP3 Player
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Apple’s headset could be executed as either a monaural apparatus — one of those Bluetooth earpieces that sits in one ear — or as stereo headphones. This begs an interesting question: Is Apple getting back into the Bluetooth headset plan, or does this just-published patent refer to a project that’s been discarded. This new patent, which was originally filed in mid-2008, seems to part the same design as that Bluetooth headset. Apple’s no stranger to innovating in the audio space — previous patents show headsets that automatically refer to off music when you take them off your head, and provide advanced noise cancellation thanks to an onboard mic. And one last thing: Because the headset would have a microphone, it could also be controlled by straightforward voice commands. Regardless, the headset described by the patent does offer some interesting advantages over existing technology. And, back in 2007, Apple absolutely sold a Bluetooth earpiece , which has since been discontinued. With much of the iPod line dwindling away , something like the device described in U. S. licence number 8,155,336 could make an interesting replacement.
Source: Wired (blog)