US 12,294,829 B2
Automatic handsfree extendable microphone in earbuds and/or headsets
Greggory Nelson, Framingham, MA (US)
Filed by Greggory Nelson, Framingham, MA (US)
Filed on Apr. 23, 2023, as Appl. No. 18/138,094.
Prior Publication US 2024/0357274 A1, Oct. 24, 2024
Int. Cl. H04R 1/10 (2006.01); H04R 1/08 (2006.01)
CPC H04R 1/1075 (2013.01) [H04R 1/08 (2013.01)] 20 Claims
OG exemplary drawing
 
1. A headset comprising:
a body;
at least one earpiece connected to the body, the at least one earpiece including a speaker;
an extendable rod arranged on an inner or an outer surface of the body, the extendable rod having a first end and a second end;
a microphone arranged proximal to the second end of the extendable rod;
a sensor arranged in the body, the sensor is configured to detect an incoming signal; and
an actuator attached proximal to the first end of the extendable rod, the actuator is configured to extend and/or retract the extendable rod in response to an output signal from the sensor.