Headset terminal with rear stability strap

Abstract

A headset adapted to be positioned on a head includes a headband assembly for spanning across the head of a user. An earcup assembly is coupled proximate one end of the headband assembly. A power source assembly is coupled proximate the other end of the headband assembly. A flexible stabilizing strap has a first end coupled to the headset proximate the earcup assembly and a second end coupled to the headset terminal proximate the power source assembly. The strap includes a first band portion that couples with a second band portion, at least one band portion including a plurality of coupling positions along its length for adjustably coupling with the other band portion at different lengths to vary the overall length of the flexible stabilizing strap. The stabilizing strap is adapted to engage the head of a user to further stabilize the headset on the head.

Description

[0001] This application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. application Ser. No. 11 / 388,081 filed on Mar. 23, 2006, and entitled HEADSET TERMINAL WITH REAR STABILITY STRAP, which is a continuation-in-part of U.S. application Ser. No. 11 / 347,979 filed on Feb. 6, 2006, and entitled VOICE-ENABLED MOBILE COMPUTER INTEGRATED WITHIN A WIRELESS HEADSET, which applications are hereby incorporated by reference herein in their entireties.FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0002] This invention relates generally to portable or mobile computer terminals and more specifically to mobile terminals that may be worn on a user's head. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0003] Wearable, mobile and / or portable computer terminals are used for a wide variety of tasks. Such terminals allow the workers using them (“users”) to maintain mobility, while providing the worker with desirable computing and data-processing functions. Furthermore, such terminals often provide a communication link to a larger, more centralized computer ...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

This patent is about a new type of headset for mobile computer users that solves problems with traditional headsets. The new headset is comfortable to wear, stable on the user's head, and has adjustability for different users. It also eliminates the need for a separate cable to connect the user's headset to the mobile computer, which can get caught on objects and cause damage or discomfort. The new headset is designed to be voice-driven and work with a wireless headset system. Overall, this new headset technology improves the user experience and allows for better communication between the user and the mobile computer.

Problems solved by technology

One drawback with some systems is that the headset is attached to a terminal with a cord, which extends generally from the terminal (typically worn on a belt) to the head of the worker where the headset is located.

Therefore, there is a possibility for a cord to get caught on some object, such as a forklift.

When this occurs, the cord will tend to want to separate either from the headset or from the terminal, thus requiring repair or replacement.

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