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Invalidity Search Report US 9418657 B2

May. 3, 2023

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Table of Contents

1. Scope of the search.................................................................................................................32. Search strategy.......................................................................................................................43. Key words................................................................................................................................54. Claim Support........................................................................................................................65. Brief Overview of references................................................................................................13

5.1 Patent references..........................................................................................................135.2 Related/Peripheral Results..........................................................................................13Invalidating Patent references...........................................................................................14

6. Patents database coverage..................................................................................................387. Limitations of Search...........................................................................................................39

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1. Scope of the search

Invalidity search is conducted to invalidate claim 4 of the patent US 9418657 B2 (subject patent).

Relevant citations (in report) disclose one or more claim elements. One or more citations can be combined with

other prior art to prove patent claims obvious.

Only one patent per family is cited but all other family members have been analyzed to find best match for subject

patent. Citation analysis is performed for relevant citations and subject patent. Non patent references of other

good hits, which came up during search, have been analyzed.

Patents on the face of patent (backward citations) have been excluded from search results and haven’t been

analyzed as a part of this search. They can be analyzed if demanded by the client.

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2. Search strategyInvalidation search is conducted in the following four phases.

Phase I Phase II Phase III Phase IV

* Patent in question is

understood and

prosecution history is

examined.

Relevant IPC classes and

US classes are identified.

Important assignees and

inventors are identified

based on relevant patents.

Non-patent literature

search is carried out to

uncover relevant prior art.

Key features are identified

based on prosecution

history and information

provided by the client.

Broad keyword based

search limited by US

classes and IPC classes is

carried out.

Search is conducted for

identified assignee and

inventor names.

Relevant patent and non-

patent prior art is colour

coded and matched with

subject patent claims for

easy understanding of the

client.

Keywords and their

synonyms are listed down.

Patents which disclose,

teach or suggest one or

more elements of the

Disclosure are identified.

Citation analysis is

performed on relevant

patents to uncover further

prior art.

Report preparation and

quality check.

* Prosecution history studied if it is available on USPTO public PAIR portal.

Please note that the term ‘patent’ used herein includes both granted patents and published applications.

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3. Key words

The following key words are identified for the keyword based searching. Keywords are selected from the subject

patent. Synonyms are included to keep the search broad and exhaustive.

Keyword Related Key words

Communication device wireless device, Bluetooth

voice activation voice recognition, audible command, voice module, instruction

Mounting Worn, wearable

Measurement module heart rate, body temperature, pulse measurement

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4. Claim Support

Claim Support TableSubject Patent: US9418657

Key Features Relevant text from Description of the Subject PatentClaim 4: A system comprising:an ear worn communication device, said ear worn communication device comprising an ear piece, said ear piece being configured to be operable to at least partially engage with an ear, wherein said ear piece comprises a hook shape configured to at least partially wrap around the ear,

[Summary]"A communication system and method provides a communication device that fits on the ear and responds to audible commands. More particularly, the invention relates to wearable communication systems with voice activated operation."

[Column 17, Lines 62-67]"The mounting portion may include a hook shape configured to at least partially wrap around the ear. In some embodiments, the communication device may include a microphone for receiving an audible command. The microphone may be operatively joined with a communication processor that positions inside the communication device."

said ear worn communication device being configured to be operable to initiate a communication in response to an audible command, said ear worn communication device being further configured with a speak recognition function to be operable to perform at least one function with an audible command,

[Column17, Lines 52-55]"The communication device may include, without limitation, a wireless phone that is worn on either left or right ear. The device may be operable to initiate communication with an audible command."

[Column 20, Lines 21-26]"Those skilled in the art, in light of the present invention, will recognize that voice recognition software may be utilized to not only comprehend the audible command, but also to identify the speaker. A Step 512 may include accessing at least one function based on the audible command."

said ear worn communication device being further configured to exchange data with an external processor, said ear worn communication device further being configured as a remote control that is operable to control at least some of the features or functions listed below, said ear worn communication device being further configured to comprise:

[Column 18, Lines 55-61]" The data cord may be configured to transmit data between the communication device and a processor. The data may include a contact for communicating with. In this manner, the contact may be accessed from a database in the processor. However, in another embodiment, the communication device may exchange data with the processor remotely."

a communication processor configured to initiate said communication in response to said audible command;

[Column 19, Lines 46-53]"FIG. 5 illustrates a flowchart diagram of an exemplary communication method, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. In the present embodiment, a communication method 500 allows a user to initiate communications and access a plurality of functions with an audible command. A communication device is operable to access a contact and initiate communication with the contact upon an audible command."

a microphone operatively connected with said communication processor, said microphone is configured to receive said audible command;

[Column 17, Lines 65-68]"the communication device may include a microphone for receiving an audible command. The microphone may be operatively joined with a communication processor that positions inside the communication device. In some embodiments, a speaker portion may transmit communications form a different communication device."

a task module, said task module receives said audible command from said microphone to perform a voice activated operation;

[Column 22, Lines 25-34]"FIG. 7 illustrates the architecture of an exemplary system for voice activated device operation, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. Voice activated system 700 comprises of a voice module 705, a task module 710, a network module 715, a storage module 720, and a user interface module 725. Voice module 705 has a means to receive voice commands such as, but not limited to, a microphone 735 which then sends command information to task module 710. Task module 710 receives a task command and executes the task."

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a network module, said network module is configured to receive a task operation from said task module, wherein said network module is further configured to send said task operation to at least one of an external computer for execution;

[Column 22, Lines 25-47]"FIG. 7 illustrates the architecture of an exemplary system for voice activated device operation, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. Voice activated system 700 comprises of a voice module 705, a task module 710, a network module 715, a storage module 720, and a user interface module 725. Voice module 705 has a means to receive voice commands such as, but not limited to, a microphone 735 which then sends command information to task module 710. Task module 710 receives a task command and executes the task. During task execution, task module 710 may use network module 715 and/or storage module 720. Network module 715 has a means to communicate with a network such as, but not limited to, a network transceiver 740 that may be used to communicate with, but not limited to, the Internet, other devices, and/or other modules Storage module 720 may be accessed to store and/or retrieve data stored in one or more storage devices 745. Task module 710 may additionally access one or more peripherals 730 to gather data and/or resources in completing a task. Information regarding a task, such as, but not limited to, processed data, a task result, may be sent to a user interface module 725 which has a means to relay information regarding the task to a user such as, but not limited to, an information display medium 750."

in which said microphone comprises an array of microphones that is configured to determine the directionality of said audible command, and wherein said array of microphones is further configured to differentiate multiple audible commands by position;

[Column 22, Lines 56-61]"It may be appreciated by a person with ordinary skill in the art that a plurality of microphones 735 may be connected to voice module 705. In an alternative embodiment of the present invention, an array of microphones may be used to determine the directionality of a user's voice or differentiate multiple users by position."

a speaker configured to transmit communications received form an external communication device, in which said speaker comprising an adjustable volume configured to be operable with said audible command;

[Column 19, Lines 23-29]"The microphone may be operatively joined with a communication processor that positions inside the communication device. In some embodiments, a speaker portion 310 may transmit communications received form a different communication device. The speaker portion may include an adjustable volume operable with an audible command."

a power port configured to receive a power cord for connecting to an external power source;

[Column 18, Lines 61-67]"In some embodiments, the communication device may include a power port for receiving a power cord 204. The power cord may join with a power source for providing power to the communication device. However, in another embodiment, the communication device may include a portable power source, including, without limitation, a battery, a solar cell, and a lithium polymer battery molded into the shape of an ear piece for efficient use of space and battery power."

a data port configured to receive a data cord for exchanging data with the external processor, said data port comprising at least a fiber optic data port and said data cord comprising at least fiber optic cable;

[Column 18, Lines 26-39]"In some embodiments, the communication device may be configured to receive a data cord for exchanging data with a processor. The data may include, without limitation, contacts, files, positioning information, books, music, and radio entertainment. The data may be accessed, actuated, and transmitted with an audible command. In some embodiments, the communication system may perform various functions with an audible command, including, without limitation, initiating communication by speaking a contact name and/or number, accessing an encyclopedia, accessing an encyclopedia, accessing an internet, saving and filing text notes on a processor, accessing a positioning system, accessing a calculator, and accessing a radio."

a database of contacts;a display configured to display said contacts from said database of contacts, said display comprising at least a touch screen configured to allow for initiating and receiving of communications from said contacts and to

[Column 18, Lines 10-13] "In some embodiments, a display portion may provide a display of contacts, allow for initiating and receiving of communications. The display portion may include, without limitation, a touch screen."

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control communication device functions;a Bluetooth speaker connection;a digital book;a digital notepad;a memory of 8 GB-128 GB of storage capacity;a digital encyclopedia;an internet connection capability;a personal digital assistant (PDA) system;

[Column 17, Lines 19-48]"The data may include, without limitation, contacts, files, positioning information, books, music, and radio entertainment. The data may be accessed, actuated, and transmitted with an audible command. In some embodiments, the communication system may perform at least one function with an audible command, including, without limitation, initiating communication by speaking a contact name and/or number, accessing an encyclopedia, accessing an dictionary, accessing an internet, saving and filing text notes on a processor, accessing a global positioning system, accessing a calculator, and accessing a AM/FM radio, internet radio, satellite radio, downloads music from the internet, has a music sharing feature, is a audible remote control, transfers spoken conversations to devices screens, has a touch screen to control functions, it vibrates when calls come in, has a language changer feature, has a voice ID banking system, has 8 gb-128 gb of storage, has a credit card bill payment system, interprets emails and text in every language to and from, downloads books, music, apps, remotely controls cars operations, has an answering machine, has a clock, it dictates messages to other devices, has a translator, has a waterproof camera, has a projector, has a scanner, has a motion sensor, remotely controls computer devices, transfers information to other devices with a USB or flash drive, syncs with Bluetooth stereo speakers, has a PDA system, has a wireless payment system, has a voice recognition system to turn device off & on, can download operational systems, connects to Wi-Fi calling Wi-Fi internet, has mobile hotspot connectivity, can check heart rate, pulse, and temperature."

WIFI calling connection capability;WIFI internet connection capability;a mobile hotspot functionality;a digital dictionary;a digital clock;a Global Positioning System (GPS);a digital calculator;an AM/FM/Satellite/Internet radio;a satellite radio configured to be operable to emit and receive short wavelength radio transmissions and create a local network in proximity to said ear worn communication device;a speech to text processor operable for transcribing spoken conversations for display to a screen of a communication device;the touch screen operable for controlling said ear worn communication device;a vibrator function for receiving calls;a voice ID banking system;a credit card bill payment system;a wireless point of sale payment system;a language translation module operatively connected to said microphone, wherein said language translation module is configured to be operable to translate textual communications to and from at least some languages;a car remote control module, which is configured to be operable for remotely controlling at least some operations of a car;an answering machine;

[Column 27-31, Lines 30-23]"What follows is a raw listing of a multiplicity of features which any of the previous embodiments of the communication device of the present invention may additionally include in any suitable combination:

1. a voice ID banking system. You turn on the device by audible command and you state your name to access the Bank of your choice. Once accessed you give the bank your information etc. to utilize the banking system.2. a credit card bill payment system. You turn on the device by audible command then pick the credit card feature, state your credit card information then it is saved on the device to be used online3. a wireless point of sale payment system. You enter an establishment and you are automatically connected to their wireless checkout system, once connected your payment information etc. is synced to their system. When you checkout you are alerted by the PDA voice feature to approve the purchase by the voice ID system.4. A voice command recognition payment system that you can just check out purchases by walking by the stores check out system.5. It has an audible credit card bill payment voice recognition system, you log in your credit card info and state your name and the system remembers your name info etc. to pay bills, you can also order merchandise off the internet.6. A voice command recognition payment system that you can just check out purchases by walking by the stores remote wireless checkout system. a car remote control module, which is operable for remotely controlling at least some operations of the car including, without limitation, to unlock car doors, windows, trunks, turn the car off and on, set the alarm off and on, find the car, and link up your music and internet to listen to it in your car. You access the car remote feature by saying car then stating your name.7. It has an audible voice activation car working system to unlock car doors, windows, trunks, turn the car off and on, set the alarm off and on, find the car, link up your music and internet to listen to it in your car.

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a motion sensor operable to detect motion near said ear worn communication device;a computer remote control module, which is configured to be operable for remotely controlling at least some operations of another communication device;a voice recognition module, which is configured to be operable to turn said ear worn communication device off and on; anda vital signs measurement module, which is configured with conventional sensors and signal processing algorithms operable to monitor a user's heart rate and/or body temperature and pulse.

8. a computer remote control module, which is configured to be operable for remotely controlling at least some operations of another computer; You access this feature by saying computer remote, then you are synced to the computers, once synced you can control them by Bluetooth technology and Wifi technology by voice command.9. a waterproof camera. The device is waterproof up until 100 feet.10. a projector, to project pictures/videos, internet, movies, TV, text, emails etc. to any wall. The projector, is configured to be operable for projecting the display content of said communication device onto a nearby wall. You access this feature by saying the command projector, once accessed you pick the information you want projected by voice command then stand at least three feet in front of any wall and the images are displayed on the wall in color. You also control the projector by voice command.11. a motion sensor operable to detect motion near said communication device. The motion detection feature is a feature to control the devices volume, power feature, and the movement of the projector.12. It remembers and files calls by name audibly and speaks contacts back to you in alphabetical order and recognizes your voice and speaks to you by your name and answers by the name you give it and vibrates when a call comes in.13. It has an answering machine that you can program to give pre-programmed messages to people when they call you, from the PDA system. You access the PDA system by name then state the message and the person name you want it to be given to when they call. You can also send messages to people on a specific time, and date you want it to be delivered.14. It dictates/writes to other devices in any language spoken or written and sends the messages on a specific day and time by a PDA system.15. It has a video camera & camera that works by audible command, you can send images/video to people through the internet, email, text, Instagram, Facebook etc. or by the cloud instantly to any device, you can also add an audio or written message to the images/videos, the camera is also water proof to take underwater footage. You access this feature by saying camera, which then gives you control of the cameras features to film take photos etc.the camera also has a scanner that scans bar codes tells you the name and price of the item and pays for the items, it also scans documents and you can print them out and save them. Camera also has a sensor in it to pick up hand motions to activate the device to receive calls. You access this feature by saying scanner then you look at the item by placing it at least one foot in front of you. It has a solar powered battery that holds a charge and the capability to be charged by your body heat.16. The device is water proof to listen to audibly underwater. The device is waterproof up until 100 feet.17. The device has a USB port/flash drive capability to transfer information to other devices or to just save on a flash drive, all done by audible command. You hook up the USB cable or the OTG flash drive to transfer the information back and forth from the device to other devices.18. Has the capability to check your pulse, heart rate, and temperature and gives the results audibly. The devices ear piece has the capability to do this feature. You state the desired feature to access the operation.19. All the features/operating systems for the device can be downloaded to the device wirelessly from the cloud or internet by just saying your email address and name into the device once accessed you give the audible command to download the desired operational system.20. Device also makes WIFI calling and has WIFI internet connection capability. You access this feature by saying turn on WIFI calling or

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WIFI internet.21. Has multiple mobile hotspot capability. You access this feature by saying hotspot connector, once accessed you give the command to turn it on and the device is turned into a mobile hotspot.22. a voice recognition module, which is configured to be operable to turn said communication device off & on. You state your name into the devices voice ID system, once cleared you can turn the device off and on.23. a vital signs measurement module, which is configured with conventional sensors and signal processing algorithms operable to monitor a user's heart rate and/or body temperature. The ear piece has the capability to work this feature.24. A cell phone that works by audible commands no additional phone needed to operate, also works with other cell phones by Bluetooth when no phone service is activated.25. Has internet capability, you listen to the web in every spoken language, audio web site needed. You access the internet by saying internet, once accessed you can use the internets.26. Has spoken recorded notes capability, you can transfer the notes with a USB cord OTG flash drive or wirelessly to a printer to print out or to a cloud, TV, computer, cell phone to save and edit. You access this feature by saying notepad, once accessed you can operate the many features.27. Has the capability to download music with a USB cord, OTG flash drive or wirelessly with audible commands, you can also save downloaded music from a music streaming application. You access this feature by saying my music.28. The phone is compatible with a car stereo, home stereo, and TV as a audible command remote control. You access this feature by saying sync to the specific device you want to connect to, to control.29. Works with a cell phone, tablet, desk top computer or pc to transfer audible spoken conversations printed out on these devices screens. You control and access this feature by saying data transfer, once connected you sync the device by Bluetooth to print data on other devices.30. A touch screen on the device that numbers display on it and you rub your finger across the screen to accept calls and change functions also you can turn the device on and off and control the volume by voice command.31. It remembers and files calls by name audibly and speaks contacts back to you in alphabetical order and recognizes your voice and speaks to you by your name and answers by the name you give it and vibrates when a call comes in.32. It transmits emails and texts typed messages spoken or written to you and from you in every language.33. It has an multiple language audible GPS system that tells you your location and instructs you audibly where you want to go by plane, boat, train, bus, car or on foot. You access this feature by saying GPS, once accessed you instruct the GPS system to reach the desired location.34. It has an audible language changer feature from any spoken language, visa versa. You speak one language and it comes out as another. You access this feature by saying language changer, you then pick the language you want it to be changed to or from.35. It has an audible calculator that solves all math problems. You access this feature by saying calculator, once accessed you state the mathematical problem and the device solves it.36. It has a multiple language audible dictionary that you can describe anything in words and the dictionary will give you a word for it. It also gives you the definition to any word. You access this feature by saying dictionary.37. It has an audible voice recognition banking ID system that you do personal banking with, make wire money transfers etc.38. It has audible command music sharing feature that you can share

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music with other devices. You access this feature by saying music sharing, then give the email address or phone number to share the music.39. It has AM/FM radio, internet radio and satellite radio capabilities. You access this feature by stating the desired music feature you want to use.40. It has an audible encyclopedia that you can ask questions and it gives you answers. You access this feature by saying encyclopedia then ask it the information you are trying to retrieve.41. It announces and makes calls by name and number in every spoken language.42. It downloads contact list, music, books, applications, from computer devices, the internet or the cloud with a USB cord, OTG flash drive or wirelessly.43. It has an audible voice activation car working system to unlock car doors, windows, trunks, turn the car off and on, set the alarm off and on, find the car, link up your music and internet to listen to it in your car.44. It has an answering machine that you can program to give preprogrammed messages to people when they call you from a PDA system.45. It has a clock you program by voice command that speaks the date and time when asked. You access this feature by saying clock or PDA's name and ask for the time, weather etc.46. It dictates/writes to other devices in any language spoken or written and sends the messages on a specific day and time by a PDA system. You can send messages from the notepads feature to any device. You access this feature by saying notepad.47. It has an audible translator that translates any spoke language. You access this feature by saying translator, once accessed you just say a word and it translates it.48. It has a solar powered battery that holds a charge and the capability to be charged by your body heat.49. It has the capability to remotely control computer devices by voice command.50. It can be designed to have two ear pieces like ear buds, big headphones, wearable headset around the neck, and a one ear worn device.51. The device is water proof to listen to audibly underwater.52. The device has a USB port/flash drive capability to transfer information to other devices or to just save on a flash drive, all done by audible command.53. Audio books library you can buy and save books from the internet or listen to your kindle app library. You access this feature by saying book library, once accessed it will give you a listing of your books etc. then you choose them to listen to.54. The device syncs with Bluetooth stereo system speakers. You access this feature by saying Bluetooth connect, once found it will automatically sync.55. Has the capability to check your pulse, heart rate, and temperature and gives the results audibly.56. Has a PDA that makes calls, emails, texts, and shops online for you on a specified day and time. The PDA system has the capability to do all of these features independently.57. A voice command recognition system to turn the device on and off.58. All the features/operating systems for the device can be downloaded to the device wirelessly from the cloud or internet by just saying your email address and name into the device.59. Device also makes WIFI calling and has WIFI internet connection capability.60. Has multiple mobile hotspot capability.

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5. Brief Overview of referencesOn completion of search following relevant references were found. Citations are arranged on basis their

importance.

5.1 Patent references

S. No. Patent number Priority date Title Inventor(s)

1. US 20110137141 A1 Dec. 03, 2009 Wireless Monitoring of Multiple Vital

Signs

Leonid V. Razoumov, R.

Miller II Robert

2. US 20080231524 A1 Mar. 23, 2007 Ear mounted communication devices

and methods

Koninklijke Philips

Electronics N.V

3. US 7242765 B2 Jun 28, 2002 Headset cellular telephones Tommy Lee Hairston

4. US 8498425 B2 Aug. 13, 2008 Wearable headset with self-contained

vocal feedback and vocal command

Will Wang Graylin

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5.2 Related/Peripheral Results

S. No. Title Inventor(s) Publication Year Link

1. System and apparatus for

speech communication and

speech recognition

Siew Kok Hui, Kok Heng

Loh, Yean Ming Lau

2001 Link

2 Auto-mute command stream

by voice-activated remote

control

William J. Brown 2005 Link

3 Bluetooth control device for

mobile communication

apparatus

Edwin Shearer, Kathryn

Dienst

2002 Link

4 System for connecting

wireless devices to a vehicle

Bommaiah, E. 2000 Link

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5.3 Prior art referencesOn completion of this invalidation search following relevant patent references were found. The patent

references have been arranged in order of their relevance.

Invalidating Patent references

Result1

Key Features Mapping Subject Patent: US9418657Communication system and method for an ear worn communication device

Result 1Patent Application:US 20110137141 A1Wireless Monitoring of Multiple Vital Signs

Key Features Claim 4: A system comprising:an ear worn communication device, said ear worn communication device comprising an ear piece, said ear piece being configured to be operable to at least partially engage with an ear, wherein said ear piece comprises a hook shape configured to at least partially wrap around the ear,

"More particularly, the present invention relates to wireless in-ear health monitoring devices and methods."

"Alternatively, in-ear portion 210 may be connected to portion 202 via a hinge, with sensors 221 and 225 being similarly physically coupled to portions 202 or 210 without using wires. Other configurations are possible. Further, the external portions of device 201 can be ornamentally designed so as to resemble jewelry or accessories, in order to remain as unobtrusive as possible."

" These measurements are made by sensors discreetly placed in or around the ear, and are taken in a non-invasive manner, i.e. no piercing of the skin is involved."


"Furthermore, control signals in a hearing aid worn on one ear can be sent wirelessly to hearing aid logic 118 worn on the opposite ear to ensure that the audio in both ears is matched. Hearing aid logic 118 can additionally be paired with communication logic 116 to enable voice activated commands on wireless communication devices as well as processing incoming audio from external devices."


"“Wireless communications device”, as used herein and throughout this disclosure, refers to any device capable of sending and receiving data across a network. Examples of wireless communications devices include cellular telephones, personal digital assistants (PDAs), laptop computers, portable music devices having transceivers, residential gateways, relays, mesh network forwarding nodes, etc."


"a processor;a memory in communication with the processor;a transceiver in communication with the processor, the transceiver being configured to communicate over a wireless network;a plurality of health sensors coupled to the device, the

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plurality of health sensors measuring a corresponding plurality of vital statistics;a sensing logic on the memory to operate the plurality of health sensors and to receive the corresponding plurality of vital statistics from the plurality of health sensors;a communication logic on the memory to operate a microphone and a speaker coupled to the device; anda hearing aid logic on the memory to process an incoming audio signal."


"Audio signals are detected via a microphone and processed by the logic."

"a communication logic on the memory to operate a microphone and a speaker coupled to the device;"

"In yet another exemplary embodiment, the present invention is a method for health monitoring, including providing a headset to be worn by a user, the headset including a speaker and a microphone, enabling communication between the headset and a wireless communication device operated by the user, incorporating a plurality of health sensors into the headset, the plurality of health sensors measuring a corresponding plurality of vital statistics for the user, alerting the user via the speaker if any of the plurality of vital statistics exceeds a maximum or minimum threshold, processing an incoming audio signal based on a listening profile for the user, and outputting the processed audio signal via the speaker. "


"Furthermore, control signals in a hearing aid worn on one ear can be sent wirelessly to hearing aid logic 118 worn on the opposite ear to ensure that the audio in both ears is matched. Hearing aid logic 118 can additionally be paired with communication logic 116 to enable voice activated commands on wireless communication devices as well as processing incoming audio from external devices. Hearing aid logic 118 can also be programmed to signal alerts to the user generated by sensor logic 114."


"The device includes a plurality of health sensors coupled to the device, the plurality of health sensors measuring a corresponding plurality of vital statistics, a sensing logic on the memory to operate the plurality of health sensors and to receive/send the corresponding plurality of vital statistics from the plurality of health sensors, a communication logic on the memory to operate a microphone and a speaker coupled to the device, and a hearing aid logic on the memory to process an incoming audio signal."


"Audio signals are detected via a microphone and processed by the logic. The transceiver enables wireless communication, directly or across a network. The transceiver further communicates with a wireless communication device."


"The alert is audible, in the form of a signal, or an instruction, and is delivered via speaker 117. Sensor logic can further operate transceiver 119 to transmit processed sensor signals, such as vital statistics, to a remote server."

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"There may be a provision for a wired connection as well. Wireless communication device 330 includes a transceiver to communicate with base station 340 across channel 335. Channel 335 can be any radio GSM, CDMA, UMTS, LTE, Wi-Max, or equivalent wireless communication standard used by cellular telephones. Base station 340 also functions as a gateway to a wide area network such as the internet."


"Wireless communications device”, as used herein and throughout this disclosure, refers to any device capable of sending and receiving data across a network. Examples of wireless communications devices include cellular telephones, personal digital assistants (PDAs), laptop computers, portable music devices having transceivers, residential gateways, relays, mesh network forwarding nodes, etc."

a database of contacts;a display configured to display said contacts from said database of contacts, said display comprising at least a touch screen configured to allow for initiating and receiving of communications from said contacts and to control communication device functions;

" Servers may further be in communication with databases and can enable communication devices to access the contents of a database."

a Bluetooth speaker connection;a digital book;a digital notepad;a memory of 8 GB-128 GB of storage capacity;a digital encyclopedia;an internet connection capability;a personal digital assistant (PDA) system;

"For instance, transceiver 117 can be a ZIGBEE™ or BLUETOOTH® transceiver. The wireless communication device can therefore send and receive audio signals from microphone 115 and speaker 117. This “headset” operation is managed by communication logic 116, for instance, by pairing with known wireless communication devices. Communication logic 116 may further be employed to send signals from the sensors to the wireless communication device."

"In some embodiments, the alert may be sent via base station 340 to the user's wireless communication device 330, which indicates on its screen or via BLUETOOTH connection 333 that an alert has been generated. "

"The device also communicates with wireless communication device 330, via channel 333. Channel 333 uses a direct radio interface such as ZIGBEE™ or BLUETOOTH® or equivalent. There may be a provision for a wired connection as well."

WIFI calling connection capability;WIFI internet connection capability;a mobile hotspot functionality;a digital dictionary;a digital clock;a Global Positioning System (GPS);a digital calculator;an AM/FM/Satellite/Internet radio;

"Channel 331 may be a Wi-Fi or similar radio channel, or a cellular channel. In the case of a Wi-Fi channel, base station 340 is a wireless access point. "

a satellite radio configured to be operable to emit and receive short wavelength radio transmissions and create a local network in proximity to said ear worn communication device;

"Channel 331 may be a Wi-Fi or similar radio channel, or a cellular channel. In the case of a Wi-Fi channel, base station 340 is a wireless access point. The device also communicates with wireless communication device 330, via channel 333. Channel 333 uses a direct radio interface such as ZIGBEE™ or BLUETOOTH® or equivalent. There may be

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a provision for a wired connection as well. Wireless communication device 330 includes a transceiver to communicate with base station 340 across channel 335. Channel 335 can be any radio GSM, CDMA, UMTS, LTE, Wi-Max, or equivalent wireless communication standard used by cellular telephones."

a speech to text processor operable for transcribing spoken conversations for display to a screen of a communication device;

"The alert is transmitted to the user via a speaker in in-ear portion 310. Alternatively, the alert may be transmitted to a medical professional, or an emergency service provider. In some embodiments, the alert may be sent via base station 340 to the user's wireless communication device 330, which indicates on its screen or via BLUETOOTH connection 333 that an alert has been generated. "

the touch screen operable for controlling said ear worn communication device;a vibrator function for receiving calls;a voice ID banking system;a credit card bill payment system;a wireless point of sale payment system;

"The alert is transmitted to the user via a speaker in in-ear portion 310. Alternatively, the alert may be transmitted to a medical professional, or an emergency service provider. In some embodiments, the alert may be sent via base station 340 to the user's wireless communication device 330, which indicates on its screen or via BLUETOOTH connection 333 that an alert has been generated. "

a language translation module operatively connected to said microphone, wherein said language translation module is configured to be operable to translate textual communications to and from at least some languages;

"This programming automatically and adaptively adjusts an incoming audio signal by eliminating acoustic feedback (whistling), reducing background noise, detecting and automatically accommodating different listening environments, etc."

a car remote control module, which is configured to be operable for remotely controlling at least some operations of a car;

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an answering machine;a motion sensor operable to detect motion near said ear worn communication device;

"The sensor measurements can be processed in the microcontroller or at the wireless telecommunication device and/or on the remote server."

a computer remote control module, which is configured to be operable for remotely controlling at least some operations of another communication device;

"The memory stores applications, software, or “logic units” as a set of instructions or a computer program. “Logic”, as used herein and throughout this disclosure, refers to any information having the form of instruction signals and/or data that may be applied to direct the operation of a processor. Examples of processors are computer processors (processing units), microprocessors, digital signal processors, controllers and microcontrollers, etc. Logic may be formed from signals stored in a device memory. Software is one example of such logic. Examples of device memories that may comprise logic include RAM (random access memory), flash memories, ROMS (read-only memories), EPROMS (erasable programmable read-only memories), and EEPROMS (electrically erasable programmable read-only memories). Logic may also be comprised by digital and/or analog hardware circuits, for example, hardware circuits comprising logical AND, OR, XOR, NAND, NOR, and other logical operations. Logic may be formed from combinations of software and hardware. On a network, logic may be programmed on a server, or a complex of servers. A particular logic unit is not limited to a single logical location on the network."

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a voice recognition module, which is configured to be operable to turn said ear worn communication device off and on; and

"Hearing aid logic 118 can additionally be paired with communication logic 116 to enable voice activated commands on wireless communication devices as well as processing incoming audio from external devices. Hearing aid logic 118 can also be programmed to signal alerts to the user generated by sensor logic 114."

a vital signs measurement module, which is configured with conventional sensors and signal processing algorithms operable to monitor a user's heart rate and/or body temperature and pulse.

" The device includes a plurality of health sensors coupled to the device, the plurality of health sensors measuring a corresponding plurality of vital statistics, a sensing logic on the memory to operate the plurality of health sensors and to receive/send the corresponding plurality of vital statistics from the plurality of health sensors, a communication logic on the memory to operate a microphone and a speaker coupled to the device, and a hearing aid logic on the memory to process an incoming audio signal. The plurality of health sensors includes a thermometer, a pulse oximeter, and a blood glucose meter."

"The vital statistics can be securely encrypted before transmitting.[0026]Transceiver 119 is further capable of communicating with a wireless communication device, such as a cellular telephone/PDA. For instance, transceiver 117 can be a ZIGBEE™ or BLUETOOTH® transceiver. The wireless communication device can therefore send and receive audio signals from microphone 115 and speaker 117. This “headset” operation is managed by communication logic 116, for instance, by pairing with known wireless communication devices. Communication logic 116 may further be employed to send signals from the sensors to the wireless communication device."

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Result 2 Key Features Mapping Subject Patent: US9418657Communication system and method for an ear worn communication device

Result 2Patent Application:US 20080231524 A1Ear mounted communication devices and methods

Key Features Relavant textClaim 4: A system comprising:an ear worn communication device, said ear worn communication device comprising an ear piece, said ear piece being configured to be operable to at least partially engage with an ear, wherein said ear piece comprises a hook shape configured to at least partially wrap around the ear,

"It is understood that the wearable electronic device 102 may be implemented as a wireless communication device such as a cellular telephone (also called a mobile phone) or a headset or other type of ear worn device."

"The wireless communication device may include a housing and an earmount coupled to the housing. The earmount can have any suitable shape, including an arcuate shape of an earhook or an earloop."


"Modules 448 may include instructions for a voice or speech recognition module 451, a tactile controls or supplemental user interface (UI) module 483 and an indicator light module 486. "

"FIG. 8 depicts an embodiment of a user interface (UI) on the top side 870 of the housing 804 of the wearable wireless communication device 802. There may be a patterned cutout speech recognition button or sensing area 872 in communication with speech recognition circuitry 450 (see FIG. 4). In such an embodiment, speech recognition control circuitry 450 may be included."


"Mobile commerce (M-commerce) is yet another functionality being incorporated into the operations of mobile communication devices. Mobile commerce refers to transactions using a wireless device and data connection that result in the transfer of value in exchange for information, services, or goods."


"Modules 448 may include instructions for a voice or speech recognition module 451, a tactile controls or supplemental user interface (UI) module 483 and an indicator light module 486. The modules may carry out certain processes of the methods as described herein."


"The user interface (UI) of the wearable cellular communication device may include any number of functions. In one embodiment a microphone 442 and a speaker 440 (see FIG. 4) may be provided both for communication purposes and for speech recognition purposes."

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"The microphone 1042 may be used to provide user input to a speech recognition based UI 450 (see FIG. 4). A speech recognition module 451 may provide instructions to implement a UI involving speech recognition."


"Mobile commerce (M-commerce) is yet another functionality being incorporated into the operations of mobile communication devices. Mobile commerce refers to transactions using a wireless device and data connection that result in the transfer of value in exchange for information, services, or goods. Near field protocols such as Bluetooth, radio frequency identification (RFID), personal area network (PAN), as well as Internet capabilities can enable mobile communication devices such as cellular telephones to carry out financial transactions. Mobile commerce, facilitated generally by mobile phones, can include services such as banking, payment, and ticketing. Accordingly, mobile communication devices may replace traditional wallets and credit cards."


"If a user chooses an audible alert, its volume may be gradually increased. A vibrator motor 1480 may be positioned in any position on the housing 1404 or earmount 1406 to act either in place of a ringtone, or in addition to a ringtone to alert the user of an incoming call."


"If a user chooses an audible alert, its volume may be gradually increased. A vibrator motor 1480 may be positioned in any position on the housing 1404 or earmount 1406 to act either in place of a ringtone, or in addition to a ringtone to alert the user of an incoming call. A vibration generated from the vibrator motor 1480 may avoid a ringtone that could disturb others in the vicinity of the user. Moreover, a vibration generated from the vibrator motor 1480 may be positioned in a touch sensitive position adjacent the user's head, to optimize the vibrations felt from the vibrations generated from the vibration motor 1480."


"FIG. 5 is a cutaway view of the device illustrating the position of the power source 532 and the antenna 534 of the device 502 with respect to the earmount 506. "





"Furthermore, the earmount 106 may include electronic components and the attachment device may include electrical contacts."

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"Short-range enabled cellular telephones, such as Bluetooth phones, may be PC compatible so that files generated or captured on the mobile communication device may be downloaded to a PC. Likewise, data from a PC or other source may be uploaded to the mobile communication device"


"Herein, wireless communications technologies may include, for example, voice communication, the capability of transferring digital data, SMS messaging, Internet access, multi-media content access and/or voice over internet protocol (VoIP)."


"Short-range enabled cellular telephones, such as Bluetooth phones, may be PC compatible so that files generated or captured on the mobile communication device may be downloaded to a PC. Likewise, data from a PC or other source may be uploaded to the mobile communication device. Cellular telephones in particular are becoming more than simply mobile communication devices. They are evolving into powerful tools for information management."


"Modules 448 may include instructions for a voice or speech recognition module 451, a tactile controls or supplemental user interface (UI) module 483 and an indicator light module 486."


"A vibration generated from the vibrator motor 1480 may avoid a ringtone that could disturb others in the vicinity of the user. Moreover, a vibration generated from the vibrator motor 1480 may be positioned in a touch sensitive position adjacent the user's head, to optimize the vibrations felt from the vibrations generated from the vibration motor 1480."

"Mobile commerce (M-commerce) is yet another functionality being incorporated into the operations of mobile communication devices. Mobile commerce refers to transactions using a wireless device and data connection that result in the transfer of value in exchange for information, services, or goods. Near field protocols such as Bluetooth, radio frequency identification (RFID), personal area network (PAN), as well as Internet capabilities can enable mobile communication devices such as cellular telephones to carry out financial transactions. Mobile commerce, facilitated generally by mobile phones, can include services such as banking, payment, and ticketing. Accordingly, mobile communication devices may replace traditional wallets and credit cards."


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"Modules 448 may include instructions for a voice or speech recognition module 451, a tactile controls or supplemental user interface (UI) module 483 and an indicator light module 486. The modules may carry out certain processes of the methods as described herein. Steps of methods may involve modules and modules may be inferred by the methods discussed herein. The modules can be implemented in software, such as in the form of one or more sets of prestored instructions, and/or hardware, which can facilitate the operation of the mobile station or electronic device as discussed below. The modules may be installed at the factory or can be installed after distribution by, for example, a downloading operation."


"FIG. 14 depicts an embodiment of a bottom side of the housing 1404. The speaker 1440 may be positioned near the earmount 1406. The retractable boom 1426, in this depiction is in its retracted position. The speaker 1440 may be used for voice communication. However, it may be beneficial to provide a different mode of an incoming call alert than a ring tone generated from the speaker 1440, since the speaker 1440 may be situated against the user's ear when the device 1402 is worn. If a user chooses an audible alert, its volume may be gradually increased."


"It is understood that the wearable electronic device 102 may be implemented as a wireless communication device such as a cellular telephone (also called a mobile phone) or a headset or other type of ear worn device. The mobile communication device 102 represents a wide variety of devices that have been developed for use within various networks. Such communication devices include, for example, cellular telephones, messaging devices, personal digital assistants (PDAs), notebook or laptop computers incorporating communication modems, mobile data terminals, application specific gaming devices, video gaming devices incorporating wireless modems, and the like. "


"As mentioned, the top side 870 of the housing 804 may include any type of speech recognition activation device. In the embodiment of FIG. 8, pressure by for example a hand of the user over the area of the speech recognition sensing area 872 may activate a button below the surface of the top side 870."


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Result 3


Result 3Patent : US 7242765 B2Headset cellular telephones


"Body 1 may be connected to or include an earpiece or speaker 3. Earpiece 3 may include structure 5 for connection to part of the ear anatomy in order to support the headset at least partially. The structure 5 may be formed of any desired material and connected to body 1 and/or earpiece 3 as desired."


"Voice recognition/speech activation circuitry 27 is coupled to control circuitry 29 which can operate in conjunction with processing circuitry 31, input/output circuitry 33, and memory circuitry 35. Circuitry 27 operates with some or all of these to cause the device to respond to voice commands by doing the sorts of tasks mentioned in the paragraph above, among other things, in order to function as a cell phone, home wireless phone, pda, calendar, email facility, among others, using a voice interface as the primary interface to the user with transducers 23 and 37 (which may be the same loudspeaker or other device, or different ones as discussed in other parts of this disclosure)."


" In other words, circuitry 27 can receive signals corresponding to voice, recognize what those signals mean, and then send signals to other circuitry based on such meaning to carry out, for example tasks like dialing a telephone number, turning the headset on or off, entering touch tones in response to a call tree on the other end of the connection, conferencing in a third party, setting up call forwarding, navigating, downloading and uploading voice mail, entering a date into a calendar, changing the address of a person listed in a contacts list, updating a task list, checking email, and other tasks carried out by telephones, pda's, calendars and similar appliances."


"FIG. 1 shows a headset cell phone according to a first embodiment of the present invention. Body 1 contains cell phone electronics, batteries supply, processing power, speech voice recognition/speech activation functionality and other electronics and functionally as desired."


"A transducer 23 such as for example internal speaker 7 or external speaker 9 or microphone 19 receives sound from the user's mouth and generates corresponding signals which can be digitized and otherwise processed as

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necessary in sound processing circuitry 25. Sound processing circuitry 25 is coupled to and can in some implementations be included in voice recognition/speech activation circuitry 27."


"Thus, tending in the direction of simplicity in men-machine interface design, headset cell phones according to present invention need contain minimal or no tactile interfaces, such as buttons or switches. Instead, voice activation and speech recognition can control all phases of operation. Control of off-hook/on-hook state, dialing of numbers, programming of speed-dial numbers, and other functions can occur using larger or smaller sets of voice commands which can be learned by software in cell phones according to the present invention. Such commands can be processed and implemented using conventional speech recognition and voice activation techniques, including those used in certain vehicular-based cell phone applications currently."


"Voice recognition/speech activation circuitry 27 circuitry can include processing capability, memory and software to implement or carry out voice and/or speech activation tasks. In other words, circuitry 27 can receive signals corresponding to voice, recognize what those signals mean, and then send signals to other circuitry based on such meaning to carry out, for example tasks like dialing a telephone number, turning the headset on or off, entering touch tones in response to a call tree on the other end of the connection, conferencing in a third party, setting up call forwarding, navigating, downloading and uploading voice mail, entering a date into a calendar, changing the address of a person listed in a contacts list, updating a task list, checking email, and other tasks carried out by telephones, pda's, calendars and similar appliances."


"The microphone support 17 has also been retracted. In this position, the headset is able to be actuated, controlled, such as for dialing numbers and entering touch tone codes, for example, and to communicate with the user through the external speaker 9."


"Earpiece 3 can contain an internal speaker 7 for delivering sound to the user's ear. Internal speaker 7 may be a conventional cell phone speaker or other small loud speaker. The cell phone may also contain an external speaker 9 which may be larger and can receive and send sound signals to allow the user to hear ambient noise, to allow the user to communicate with the cell phone when it is off the user's head such as on a base unit or as otherwise desired. This speaker may be a conventional loud speaker or as otherwise desired."


"a body which contains cellular telephone circuitry, a power source, and speech activation circuitry including processing circuitiry, memory circuitry and computer program code stored in said speech activation circuitry;"

a data port configured to receive a data cord for exchanging data with the external processor, said data port comprising at least a fiber optic

"The body can fit with a base which can act as a charger and also, as mentioned above, as a base unit for home wireless operation. The cell phone can also operate with a

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data port and said data cord comprising at least fiber optic cable;

first-based unit at home, a second-based unit at the office, and as otherwise desired. It can contain other communications circuitry such as “blue tooth” or IEEE 803.11 to allow data and/or voice communications with other networks and devices."


"One feature which enables complete headset operation without tactile intervention or manipulation is the use of voice recognition and speech activation. Such functionality typically includes computing capacity connected to a transducer such as a microphone/speaker, and digitizes and compares incoming sounds against a table or database of digitized sound files in order to identify or draw inferences about what is being said and to act on it."


"It can contain other communications circuitry such as “blue tooth” or IEEE 803.11 to allow data and/or voice communications with other networks and devices."

"In other words, circuitry 27 can receive signals corresponding to voice, recognize what those signals mean, and then send signals to other circuitry based on such meaning to carry out, for example tasks like dialing a telephone number, turning the headset on or off, entering touch tones in response to a call tree on the other end of the connection, conferencing in a third party, setting up call forwarding, navigating, downloading and uploading voice mail, entering a date into a calendar, changing the address of a person listed in a contacts list, updating a task list, checking email, and other tasks carried out by telephones, pda's, calendars and similar appliances."


"Circuitry 27 operates with some or all of these to cause the device to respond to voice commands by doing the sorts of tasks mentioned in the paragraph above, among other things, in order to function as a cell phone, home wireless phone, pda, calendar, email facility, among others, using a voice interface as the primary interface to the user with transducers 23 and 37 (which may be the same loudspeaker or other device, or different ones as discussed in other parts of this disclosure)."


"Telephony circuitry 39 is coupled to other circuits as shown in FIG. 6 in order to allow the device to act and communicate as a cell phone and/or home wireless phone. RF circuits 41 allow the device to communicate over the airwaves with transceivers at cell towers, home base units and other locations. Power circuits 43 supply power as desired to all circuits and components of the device. These circuits 43 can include rechargeable batteries and any other functionality which may be appropriate to allow the device to function for extended periods with maximum features available, but with minimum power drain."


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the touch screen operable for controlling said ear worn communication device;

"2. The device of claim 1, wherein the body and the earpiece are physically coupled.

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a vibrator function for receiving calls;a voice ID banking system;a credit card bill payment system;a wireless point of sale payment system;

3. The device of claim 1, wherein the body further contains radiofrequency circuitry adapted to allow the device to operate as a home wireless telephone.4. The device of claim 1, wherein the speech activation circuitry controls conferencing in a third party.5. The device of claim 1, wherein the speech activation circuitry controls setting up call forwarding.6. The device of claim 1, wherein the speech activation circuitry controls downloading voice mail.7. The device of claim 1, wherein the speech activation circuitry controls entering a date into a calendar.8. The device of claim 1, wherein the speech activation circuitry controls changing an address of a person in a contacts list.9. The device of claim 1, wherein the speech activation circuitry controls checking email.10. The device of claim 1, wherein a porthole in the earpiece is adapted to be controlled by speech activation circuitry."


"One feature which enables complete headset operation without tactile intervention or manipulation is the use of voice recognition and speech activation. Such functionality typically includes computing capacity connected to a transducer such as a microphone/speaker, and digitizes and compares incoming sounds against a table or database of digitized sound files in order to identify or draw inferences about what is being said and to act on it. "


"Voice recognition/speech activation circuitry 27 is coupled to control circuitry 29 which can operate in conjunction with processing circuitry 31, input/output circuitry 33, and memory circuitry 35. Circuitry 27 operates with some or all of these to cause the device to respond to voice commands by doing the sorts of tasks mentioned in the paragraph above, among other things, in order to function as a cell phone, home wireless phone, pda, calendar, email facility, among others, using a voice interface as the primary interface to the user with transducers 23 and 37"


" microphone support 17 can extend from the body 1 and/or earpiece 3 in an adjustable fashion to position microphone 19 near the user's mouth. Similarly, a microphone can be positioned on the earpiece 3, body 1 or as otherwise desired to receive sound waves through the air or the user's anatomy without the need for a microphone support 17. The support 17 can also contain a switch for on/off functionality and programming state control, and any other desired control, when such control is desired to be implemented by a physical switching rather than voice interface."


"The body can fit with a base which can act as a charger and also, as mentioned above, as a base unit for home wireless operation. The cell phone can also operate with a first-based unit at home, a second-based unit at the office, and as otherwise desired. It can contain other communications circuitry such as “blue tooth” or IEEE 803.11 to allow data and/or voice communications with

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other networks and devices."a voice recognition module, which is configured to be operable to turn said ear worn communication device off and on; and

"Instead, voice activation and speech recognition can control all phases of operation. Control of off-hook/on-hook state, dialing of numbers, programming of speed-dial numbers, and other functions can occur using larger or smaller sets of voice commands which can be learned by software in cell phones according to the present invention. Such commands can be processed and implemented using conventional speech recognition and voice activation techniques, including those used in certain vehicular-based cell phone applications currently."


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Result 4

Key Features Mapping Subject Patent: US9418657

Communication system and method for an ear worn communication device

Result 4Patent : US 8498425 B2Wearable headset with self-contained vocal feedback and vocal command

Key Features Relavant textClaim 4: A system comprising: "providing a headset comprising a wearable body, first

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an ear worn communication device, said ear worn communication device comprising an ear piece, said ear piece being configured to be operable to at least partially engage with an ear, wherein said ear piece comprises a hook shape configured to at least partially wrap around the ear,

and second ear phones extending from said wearable body, controls for controlling the external communication/ multimedia device wirelessly, a microphone for picking up voice data from a user of the headset, a signal processing unit for processing said voice data and a vocal command control for sending said voice data to the communication/multimedia device;"


"The external communication/multimedia device further comprises a voice recognition application and the voice recognition application receives voice data from the headset and converts them into text or pattern. The vocal command application translates the text or pattern into commands that perform one or more functions by the vocal command application and other applications on the external communication/multimedia device. The remote server comprises an authentication application for recognizing and authenticating the user from the voice data."


"The remote server comprises an authentication application for recognizing and authenticating the user from the voice data. The commands may be “call a person”, “e-mail a person”, “search a content”, “text a person” or “Goto a location” based on Global Positioning System (GPS)."


" In another embodiment the data are sent to a remote server 50 via a network connection 60 and processed remotely by the server (312), as shown in FIG. 3. In other embodiments, application 200 is included in the headset 100."

"The invention also includes a vocal command button for capturing and transferring voice stream data wirelessly to a communication/multimedia device, for voice to text recognition, voice application control, and voice authentication. The voice stream data are executed by a vocal command application located on the communication/multimedia device or on a remote server to which the device is connected either via a wired or a wireless connection."


"a microphone for picking up voice data from a user of the headset;"


"The commands may be “call a person”, “e-mail a person”, “search a content”, “text a person” or “Goto a location” based on Global Positioning System (GPS)."

a network module, said network module is configured to receive a task operation from said task module, wherein said network module is further configured to send said task operation to at

"A headset includes a wearable body, first and second earphones extending from the wearable body, controls for controlling an external communication/multimedia device wirelessly, a microphone for picking up vocal data

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least one of an external computer for execution; from a user of the headset system and a signal processing unit."

"The external communication/multimedia device may be a mobile phone, MP3 player, portable music player, personal digital assistant, personal computer, or television set. "


" The invention is designed to focus the microphone on the user's vocal frequency spectrum and to provide real-time (zero time delay) distinctly audible feedback to the user so that he can adjust his own vocal volume, pitch, tone and ambient environment noise, among others, accordingly. "


"The invention also includes a vocal command button for capturing and transferring voice stream data wirelessly to a communication/multimedia device, for voice to text recognition, voice application control, and voice authentication. The voice stream data are executed by a vocal command application located on the communication/multimedia device or on a remote server to which the device is connected either via a wired or a wireless connection."


"Battery 150 provides the power for the wireless operation of the headset 100. In one example battery 150 is a long life rechargeable battery and the headset includes an input 155 that is used to connect an external power supply to the headset for recharging the battery."


"The external communication/multimedia device comprises a vocal command application and the headset further comprises a vocal command control for sending vocal commands to the external communication/multimedia device and to the vocal command application"


"The recognized command returns back to application 200 where it is interpreted. Subsequently an action is taken by the application. Examples of voice commands and follow-up actions include the following:

1) “Call John Smith”—the application dials John Smith's number in the phone contact list.2) “Email or Text John Smith, Subject Meeting Tomorrow”—the application initiates an email application, fills in the contact email address and subject heading, and then waits to do Voice To Text for the rest of the email.3) “Search Sushi Restaurant Downtown Boston” the application initiates Yahoo One Search or other browser and searches for results."


"The invention may be used for interacting with and controlling various mobile device functions including controlling phone calls and music player, and other devices with Bluetooth or adaptors to Bluetooth."

"The invention may be connected to any device with synchronized wireless transmission such as Bluetooth. It may also be connected directly via a standard stereo jack, or stereo jack with microphone support to many

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mobile phones. Most applications would be connected with other Bluetooth enabled devices, or via Bluetooth adapted devices."

"The wireless interface may be Bluetooth hands-free, Bluetooth A2DP (stereo music), Bluetooth AVRCP (stereo gaming), infrared, or any other wireless format. In one example the wireless interface is a BlueCore7 provided by Cambridge Silicon Radio (CSR) of Cambridge, UK. The headset may include digital encryption for secure conversations. The communication/multimedia device may be incorporated within the headset. The microphone may be telescopic, rotatable, and/or detachable"


"The invention may be used for interacting with and controlling various mobile device functions including controlling phone calls and music player, and other devices with Bluetooth or adaptors to Bluetooth. "


"Application 200 accepts the voice data and processes the data (308). In one embodiment the data are processed locally in the communication/multimedia device 90 via a local voice recognition application which converts the voice into text or pattern and returns it back to application 200 (310). In another embodiment the data are sent to a remote server 50 via a network connection 60 and processed remotely by the server (312), as shown in FIG. 3. In other embodiments, application 200 is included in the headset 100."The invention may be used for interacting with and controlling various mobile device functions including controlling phone calls and music player, and other devices with Bluetooth or adaptors to Bluetooth. "

"The vocal command application comprises means for converting the voice data into text or pattern, locally or remotely via a server. "


"In another embodiment the user initiates the vocal command mode by pressing a button 92 on the communication/multimedia device 90 which causes the same sequence of events as described above. Button 92 may be a physical button or a soft button on a touch screen in the application."


"In another embodiment the user initiates the vocal command mode by pressing a button 92 on the communication/multimedia device 90 which causes the same sequence of events as described above. Button 92 may be a physical button or a soft button on a touch screen in the application."


"For language education, one of the most important things for accurate pronunciation and tone control is the ability to have real-time feedback of one's vocals. This invention allows for accurate feedback, which helps the learner control its pitch and learn better."

a car remote control module, which is configured "wherein said external communication/ multimedia

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to be operable for remotely controlling at least some operations of a car;

device comprises a vocal command application and wherein said headset further comprises a vocal command control for sending vocal commands to said external communication/multimedia device and to said vocal command application;"


"There are professional musician wireless feedback systems for vocal feedback, but none are self-contained single board headsets that can be used with mobile phones. They do not control mobile phones and MP3 players to play, track forward and backward, answer phone calls, hang up, or send vocal commands to mobile phones. These systems are built on separate circuit boards and are combined with separate transceivers that go to a mixing board or an alternative source, and then via a transceiver back to the earpiece. Therefore, they are not designed for this invention's intended purpose."


"The system may further include a remote server and the communication/multimedia device comprises means for communicating with and sending the vocal commands voice data to the remote server via a network and the server comprises means for converting voice data contained in the vocal commands into text or pattern and then return the text or pattern back to the vocal command application for executing commands translated from the text or pattern. The external communication/multimedia device further comprises a voice recognition application and the voice recognition application receives voice data from the headset and converts them into text or pattern."


"The user may control the mobile device via additional control buttons 93 located on the device 90 or via control buttons 170 integrated in the headset 100, as shown in FIG. 1. Controls 170 include volume, on/off of vocal feedback, on/off of headset, on/off of mobile device, pairing of devices (Bluetooth), play, pause, stop, forward, fast forward and reverse songs on music player, track search, skip, answering phone calls, hanging up phone calls, among others. The control signals are sent to the signal processor 120 then to the interface 110 via 172, and out to the mobile device 90 via wired link 85 or wireless link 80. The device may also include power and operation indication lights 174."


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Result 5


Result 5Patent : US 6112103 APersonal communication device


"According to exemplary embodiments of the present invention, the foregoing objects, as well as other objects are met by a communication system comprising at least one earpiece worn by a user and a personal communication device for receiving and transmitting signals over a wireless link to and from the earpiece."

said ear worn communication device being configured to be operable to initiate a communication in response to an audible

"The personal communication device includes voice recognition means which recognizes and interprets

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command, said ear worn communication device being further configured with a speak recognition function to be operable to perform at least one function with an audible command,

voice commands of the user. The personal communication device is configured to determine a remote device which is to receive each of the voice commands. The voice commands are used to control the remote device, and the user can communicate with a third party via the remote device."


" In FIG. 2, however, the PCN 100 is connected to a plurality of different remote devices at the same time or at different times through a universal adapter 200. "

"The universal adapter 200 includes an I/O Control Unit 210 for controlling the flow of data and control signals through the adapter between the PCN 100 and the remote devices in response to, for example, voice commands received via connector 280. Control and clock signals for the CPU received via PCN ports P6 and P7 are transferred under the control of the I/O Control Unit 210 directly to the CPU via the Serial Adapter port 240."


"The Voice Recognition Command Manager 140 includes software which interprets voice commands from the user. For example, a voice command can be interpreted as a command to direct the cellular telephone 312 of FIG. 4 to perform a certain function."


"This voice command is picked up by microphone(s) in the earpiece(s) and transmitted across the wireless link(s) to the Receiver 170. The Receiver 170 forwards the voice command in digital form to the Kernel Operating System 110 via the Data I/O Buffer 160. "

"When the cellular telephone 312 rings to indicate an incoming call, the ring signal can be transmitted directly to the user, for example via the microphone in the earpiece(s), or transmitted to the user via the PCN 100 and the earpiece(s). If the ring signal is an audible signal, the user can, of course, respond to it by commanding that the telephone be picked up. However, if the user has a hearing impairment, the audible ring signal can be transmitted via the earpiece microphone and speaker."


"The Voice Recognition Command Manager 140 includes software which interprets voice commands from the user. For example, a voice command can be interpreted as a command to direct the cellular telephone 312 of FIG. 4 to perform a certain function."

"The voice command is also forwarded to the Adaptive Speech Filtering and Noise Cancellation Unit 180 which filters and cancels noise in the voice command and then forwards the voice command to the Voice Recognition Command Manager 140."

a network module, said network module is configured to receive a task operation from said task module, wherein said network module is

"Referring to FIG. 4, the PCN 100 processes signals received via the earpiece(s) worn by the user, including voice commands to control the cellular telephone 312 as

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further configured to send said task operation to at least one of an external computer for execution;

well as voice data to be conducted over the cellular telephone network, and transmits appropriate signals to the cellular telephone 312. The PCN 100 also processes signals from the telephone 312 and transmits these signals to the earpiece(s). To perform these functions, the PCN 100 includes a Kernel Operating System 110, an Audio Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Algorithms Unit 120, a Data Input/Output (I/O) Manager (Mgr) Buffer 130, a Voice Recognition Command Manager 140, a Sound Processing System 150, Data I/O Buffers 160 and 162, an Adaptive Speech Filtering and Noise Cancellation Unit 180, and a Memory Unit 190."


" The personal communication device is configured to determine voice commands that are to be sent to the remote device and sends these commands to the remote device, accordingly."


"Voice information and/or data from a third party caller is picked up by the cellular telephone 312, converted into digital form by the A/D converter 194, received at the port PCN4 and processed in the PCN 100, and transmitted wirelessly to the speaker(s) in the earpiece(s) via the Transmitter 172 in the same manner described above for the ring signal."


"In the exemplary embodiment illustrated, the PCN 100 need not include a power supply, but rather can be connected to an external AC power supply 410 via a voltage regulator and decoupling unit 164. Although shown as a separate element, the AC power supply 410 can, for example, be the same power supply used to power the cellular telephone 312. The voltage regulator and decoupling unit 164 can include the voltage regulator 270 and the decoupling capacitor 272 shown in FIG. 3. Power is supplied from the external power supply and regulated by the voltage regulator and decoupling unit 164 in the same manner described above with reference to FIG. 3."


"FIGS. 1 and 2. The universal adapter 200 is connected to the PCN 100 via a connector 280. The connector 280 includes ports P1-P7 connected to respective ports PCN1-PCN7 of the PCN 100. For example, port P1 is connected to a positive voltage port PCN1, port P2 is connected to a ground port PCN2, port P3 is connected to a voice out port PCN3, port P4 is connected to a voice in port PCN4, port P5 is connected to a data I/O port PCN5, port P6 is connected to a control port PCN6, and port P7 is connected to a clock port PCN7. Remote devices configured for connection directly to the PCN 100 are connected through the ports PCN1-PCN7 of the PCN 100."

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"The Data I/O Mgr Buffer 130 temporarily stores data, voice, and control signals. FIG. 6 illustrates in detail an exemplary Data I/O Manager Buffer which can be implemented in the personal communication node shown in FIG. 4."


"The PCN 100 can also be connected to a personal computer 308 via the adapter 200 through a parallel or serial port on the personal computer 308. Alternately, the PCN 100 can be connected directly to a personal computer 310 that includes I/O jacks for connection to the PCN. With the PCN 100 connected either directly or via the adapter 200, the user can use the personal computers 308 and 310 for Internet applications, to update schedules, to input data, to control calls, to dictate information, for intelligent applications, and so on, simply by issuing voice command"


"When the user hears the ring signal, either directly or through the earpiece(s), he or she simply commands the telephone 312 to go off-hook by issuing a voice command, such as "Pick-up cellular phone". This voice command is picked up by microphone(s) in the earpiece(s) and transmitted across the wireless link(s) to the Receiver 170."


"The user can then begin a typical conversation on the telephone network by speaking normally. The user's voice is picked up by the microphone(s) in the earpiece(s), transmitted over the radio link to the Receiver 170, and processed by the PCN 100 in the same manner as described above for the voice command, except that the voice information is processed by the Sound Processing Unit 150 according to the Audio DSP Algorithms before being forwarded to the Kernel Operating System 110, and the voice information is delivered to the D/A converter 192 from the port PCN3 for conversion into analog form before being delivered to the cellular telephone 312."


" To perform these functions, the PCN 100 includes a Kernel Operating System 110, an Audio Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Algorithms Unit 120, a Data Input/Output (I/O) Manager (Mgr) Buffer 130, a Voice Recognition Command Manager 140, a Sound Processing System 150, Data I/O Buffers 160 and 162, an Adaptive Speech Filtering and Noise Cancellation Unit 180, and a Memory Unit 190."


"For example, the PCN 100 can be connected directly to a cellular telephone 300 that is adapted for connection to the PCN. As shown in FIG. 1, the cellular telephone 300 has no keyboard or LED display and is instead controlled solely by voice commands from the user as described in more detail below. Alternately, the PCN 100 can be connected to a cellular telephone or pager 302 via an adapter 200. FIG. 1 also shows the PCN 100 connected directly to a cellular phone 312 that is adapted

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for connection to the PCN 100. The cellular phone 312 can be used in a normal manner by entering commands via a keyboard or in response to voice commands forwarded by the PCN 100. Using the PCN 100 connected to the cellular telephones 300, 302, and/or 312 the user can answer calls, initiate calls, receive or send messages, and so on, simply by issuing voice commands."


"The Voice Recognition Command Manager 140 can, for example, be language-independent. That is, it can be trained to recognize a user's voice in any language. Once the Voice Recognition Command Manager 140 is trained to the voice of the user, it need not be trained again."


"voice information and/or data from a third party caller is picked up by the cellular telephone 312, converted into digital form by the A/D converter 194, received at the port PCN4 and processed in the PCN 100, and transmitted wirelessly to the speaker(s)"


"The remote device can be controlled by voice commands to monitor medical conditions such as heartbeat, blood pressure, temperature, and so on. Vital statistics of a patient can thus be monitored by known sensors, and used to supply information to the doctor on command. Alternately, the information can be delivered to a doctor wearing the earpiece(s), and then used to either automatically initiate medical procedures, or to initiate such medical procedures in response to voice commands of the doctor (e.g., medical procedures such as administering more medicine). In a similar manner, the PCN 100 can also be connected to control exercise equipment in response to verbal commands of the user or to supply audible output to the user in response to PCN monitoring of heart attack conditions, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and other medical conditions detected by dedicated sensors worn by the user. Information gathered by the PCN from the various sensors can be provided directly to the individual or can be used to initiate automatic functions such as automatically dialing "911" in case of an emergency."


"According to a second embodiment of the present invention, the personal communication device is connected to a plurality of remote devices at the same time or at different times"


"When the user hears the ring signal, either directly or through the earpiece(s), he or she simply commands the telephone 312 to go off-hook by issuing a voice command, such as "Pick-up cellular phone". This voice command is picked up by microphone(s) in the earpiece(s) and transmitted across the wireless link(s) to the Receiver 170. The Receiver 170 forwards the voice command in digital form to the Kernel Operating System 110 via the Data I/O Buffer 160. The voice command is also forwarded to the Adaptive Speech Filtering and Noise Cancellation Unit 180 which filters and cancels noise in the voice command and then forwards the voice command to the Voice Recognition Command Manager

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140."a vital signs measurement module, which is configured with conventional sensors and signal processing algorithms operable to monitor a user's heart rate and/or body temperature and pulse.

"The PCN 100 can also be connected to a remote device in an operating room of a hospital. The remote device can be controlled by voice commands to monitor medical conditions such as heartbeat, blood pressure, temperature, and so on. Vital statistics of a patient can thus be monitored by known sensors, and used to supply information to the doctor on command. Alternately, the information can be delivered to a doctor wearing the earpiece(s), and then used to either automatically initiate medical procedures, or to initiate such medical procedures in response to voice commands of the doctor (e.g., medical procedures such as administering more medicine)."

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