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A body-wearable interactive device with a retractable earbud and a microphone provides data, audio and voice communication with a wearable personal computing or other remote device. Full voice and display interface with a personal computer can be achieved with the use of a wireless link between the

A body-wearable interactive device with a retractable earbud and a microphone provides data, audio and voice communication with a wearable personal computing or other remote device. Full voice and display interface with a personal computer can be achieved with the use of a wireless link between the input/output device and computer. The device is adapted for use with a variety of ancillary communications devices to provide flexibility in field and mobile communications scenarios. Corresponding methods are also disclosed by which a wearer can effect communication through and with the interactive device.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. An interface device, comprising:interface electronics;a housing substantially covering the interface electronics;a retractable earbud operably coupled to the interface electronics and detachably affixed to the housing, the retractable earbud being constructed for audio

[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. An interface device, comprising:interface electronics;a housing substantially covering the interface electronics;a retractable earbud operably coupled to the interface electronics and detachably affixed to the housing, the retractable earbud being constructed for audio output to a user of the interface device;retraction apparatus constructed to retract the earbud toward the housing; andat least one microphone operably connected to the interface electronics, the at least one microphone adapted for receiving audio input from the user;wherein the at least one microphone comprises; a first microphone set positioned at a first location on the housing and a second microphone set positioned at a second location spaced from the first location; wherein the first microphone set functions as a receiver and the second microphone set functions to reduce ambient noise.