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A combination personal audio device and emergency phone provides a user with personal audio entertainment while also providing full duplex wireless communication with an emergency response service. The apparatus includes an audio information access device, such as a compact disc player, for accessin

A combination personal audio device and emergency phone provides a user with personal audio entertainment while also providing full duplex wireless communication with an emergency response service. The apparatus includes an audio information access device, such as a compact disc player, for accessing audio information and generating an electrical audio information signal based upon the audio information. A transmitter generates an outgoing communication signal that is capable of reaching and being received by the emergency response service. A single emergency response switch is the user's sole means for activating the transmitter. When pressed, the emergency response switch activates the transmitter to generate the outgoing communication signal. A receiver receives an incoming communication signal from the emergency response service, and generates an audio communication signal based upon the incoming communication signal. An audio amplifier receives and amplifies the electrical audio information signal and the audio communication signal to produce an amplified electrical audio information and an amplified audio communication signal. A sound production device converts the amplified electrical audio information signal and the amplified audio communication signal into acoustical sound waves capable of being aurally perceived by the user. The apparatus includes an aural alarm, such as a siren, and a visual alarm, such as a flashing light, to alert individuals in an area surrounding the apparatus when an emergency situation exists.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. An electronic apparatus for providing a user with personal audio entertainment and full duplex wireless communication with one or more emergency response services, the apparatus comprising:a rigid housing constructed from lightweight materials;an audio information acces

[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. An electronic apparatus for providing a user with personal audio entertainment and full duplex wireless communication with one or more emergency response services, the apparatus comprising:a rigid housing constructed from lightweight materials;an audio information access device disposed within the housing for accessing audio information from an audio information source, and for producing an electrical audio information signal based on the audio information;only one large emergency response button disposed on the rigid housing, the emergency response button being the user's sole means for activating the apparatus to initiate wireless communication with the one or more emergency response services, there being no control buttons for initiating wireless communication other than the one emergency response button;a single emergency response switch disposed within the rigid housing, a state of which is changed by pressing the one large emergency response button;a controller for monitoring the state of the single emergency response switch and for executing a plurality of emergency operations in response to a change in the state of the emergency response switch, the emergency operations including activating a transmitter to place an emergency telephone call to the one or more emergency response services;the transmitter disposed within the housing for generating an outgoing communication signal when activated by the controller to communicate with the one or more emergency response services, the outgoing communication signal containing communication information necessary to establish communications with the one or more emergency response services;a receiver disposed within the housing for receiving an incoming communication signal from the one or more emergency response services, and for generating an audio communication signal based upon the incoming communication signal;an audio amplifier disposed within the housing for receiving and amplifying the electrical audio information signal and the audio communication signal to produce an amplified electrical audio information signal and an amplified audio communication signal; anda sound production device electrically connected to the audio amplifier, for converting the amplified electrical audio information signal and the amplified audio communication signal into acoustical sound waves capable of being aurally perceived by the user.