WIRELESS AUDIO SYSTEM
A wireless audio system is provided which includes an audio source and an audio output device such as a headphone set electronically coupled to a wireless lanyard. The lanyard is wirelessly electronically coupled to the audio source, thereby permitting use of the audio system by a remote user without encumbering the user's mobility.
1 . A wireless audio system including an audio source adapted for use by a remote user, comprising:
an audio output device;
a lanyard adapted to be worn by the remote user, the lanyard including means for wirelessly electrically coupling it to the audio source; and
at least one connector for electronically coupling the audio output device to the audio source.
2 . The wireless audio system of claim 1 wherein the coupling means comprises an adaptor operatively connected to the audio source and a receiver in wireless communication with the adaptor, the receiver being structured and arranged to receive wireless communication from the adaptor.
3 . The wireless audio system of claim 2 wherein the adaptor includes a transmitter for providing wireless communication to the receiver.
4 . The wireless audio system of claim 3 wherein the wireless communication is in the form of a radio frequency (RF) signal.
5 . The wireless audio system of claim 3 wherein the wireless communication is in the form of a short wavelength radio transmission.
6 . The wireless audio system of claim 5 wherein the wireless communication is a Bluetooth signal.
7 . The wireless audio system of claim 1 wherein the at least one connector is a female electrical receptacle.
8 . The wireless audio system of claim 1 wherein the audio source is selected from a group consisting of a television, a stereo system, a compact disc player, a tape player, a radio, an MP3 player, an iPod and a telephone.
9 . The wireless audio system of claim 1 wherein the audio output device is selected from a group consisting of headphones, earphones, ear buds and audio earplugs.
10 . The wireless audio system of claim 7 wherein the at least one connector further includes a jack connected to the audio output device, the jack being structured and arranged to be releasably electrically coupled to the female electrical receptacle.
11 . The wireless audio system of claim 1 wherein the lanyard includes at least one sliding cable lock structured and arranged to enable the user to adjust the size of the lanyard.
12 . The wireless audio system of claim 1 wherein the lanyard comprises a lightweight cable material.
13 . The wireless audio system of claim 12 wherein the lightweight cable material includes an audio wire extending substantially coaxially therethrough.
14 . The wireless audio system of claim 12 wherein the lightweight cable material includes an audio wire formed integrally therewith.