ADAPTABLE HEADSET
Communications systems that include an adaptable headset are described. In various embodiments, the communications system comprises a handheld device and a headset device that can be removably coupled to the handheld device. The headset device can comprise a replenishable power source that recharges via electrical power when the headset device is removably coupled to the handheld device.
1 . A modular communications system, comprising:
a base station; and
a headset device removably coupled to the base station, wherein the headset device comprises a replenishable power source that recharges via electrical power when the headset device is removably coupled to the handheld device.
2 . The modular communications system of claim 1 , further comprising a wired connection operably coupling the headset device to the base station.
3 . The modular communications system of claim 2 wherein the headset device includes a first wireless transceiver and the base station includes a second wireless transceiver configured to exchange wireless signals with the first wireless transceiver during operation of the modular communications system.
4 . The modular communications system of claim 3 wherein the wireless transceivers are configured to exchange Bluetooth signals.
5 . The modular communications system of claim 3 wherein the wireless transceivers are configured to exchange light signals.
6 . The modular communications system of claim 3 wherein the wireless transceivers are configured to exchange radio frequencies.
7 . The modular communications system of claim 3 wherein the headset device is spaced apart from the base station.
8 . The modular communications system of claim 1 , further comprising a wired connection operably coupling the headset device to the base station.
9 . The modular communications system of claim 8 wherein the wired connection provides electrical power to the headset device.
10 . The modular communications system of claim 8 wherein the wired connection provides communications signals between the headset device and the base station.
11 . The modular communications system of claim 1 wherein the replenishable power source includes a rechargeable battery.
12 . The modular communications device of claim 1 wherein the headset device includes an earbud.
13 . The modular communications system of claim 1 wherein the base station comprises a data communications component that enables VoIP communications.
14 . A modular communications system for integrating a hands-free environment with a handheld environment, comprising:
a handheld means for enabling a handheld environment; and
a headset means for enabling a hands-free environment, wherein the headset means is removably coupled to the handheld means and comprises a replenishable power source that recharges via electrical power from the handheld means.
15 . The communications system of claim 14 wherein the handheld means includes means for enabling communications via communications network.
16 . The communications system of claim 14 wherein the replenishable power source includes connection means for receiving electrical power from the handheld means.
17 . The communications system of claim 14 wherein the replenishable power source is a rechargeable battery.
18 . A modular communications system, comprising:
a handheld device; and
a headset device removably coupled to the handheld device, wherein the headset device comprises:
a power source that recharges via electrical power when the headset device is coupled to the handheld device;
a wireless transceiver that wirelessly exchanges signals with the handheld device; and
a sound emitter component configured to emit sounds based on signals the headset device receives.
19 . The modular communications system of claim 18 wherein the headset device further comprises a sound capturer component configured to capture sounds that the headset device receives.
20 . The modular communications system of claim 19 wherein the sound capturer component includes a microphone.