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A wearable communication apparatus is in the form of a self-contained telephone headset that includes an integral antenna, stand-alone power supply and on-board electronics and circuitry for RF and I/R communication. The headset includes a mouthpiece that is rotatably mounted to a central housing th

A wearable communication apparatus is in the form of a self-contained telephone headset that includes an integral antenna, stand-alone power supply and on-board electronics and circuitry for RF and I/R communication. The headset includes a mouthpiece that is rotatably mounted to a central housing that contains the bulk of the apparatus electronics. The mouthpiece includes an ear speaker and microphone, as well as the rechargeable power supply. The rotating end of the mouthpiece includes an array of electrical contacts that are configured to contact a complementary contact array on the central housing. The electrical contacts provide for the communication of electrical power and information between the mouthpiece and its components and the central housing and its components. The headset can be activated by rotation of the mouthpiece into its operative position and deactivated by rotation out of this position. In the deactivated position, the contact array on the mouthpiece can provided electrical communication with complementary contacts on a base unit. The base unit also provides means for integrating the headset into a local telephone network, The base unit can be connected to the network via a traditional landline, and communicate with the headset via an RF antenna. The headset includes voice recognition capabilities that allow the user to dial telephone numbers, access a memory of stored numbers, and direct certain headset functions simply by spoken commands.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. A wearable communications apparatus comprising:a mouthpiece having a first end and a second end, and including a speaker mounted to said mouthpiece adjacent said first end and a microphone mounted to said mouthpiece adjacent said second end;a central housing having a to

[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. A wearable communications apparatus comprising:a mouthpiece having a first end and a second end, and including a speaker mounted to said mouthpiece adjacent said first end and a microphone mounted to said mouthpiece adjacent said second end;a central housing having a top end and a bottom end;means between said first end of said mouthpiece and said bottom end of said central housing for pivotably mounting said mouthpiece to said central housing, said mouthpiece, including said speaker and said microphone, pivotable to a first position in which said microphone is adjacent the mouth of the user of the apparatus;a head-band connected to said top end of said central housing and configured for supporting the apparatus on the head of the user;an antenna; andelectronic communication means for sending and receiving signals through said antenna, said means operable for controlling said speaker in response to received signals and for transmitting signals from said microphone for broadcast over said antenna.