No-cable stereo handsfree accessory

Abstract

A handsfree accessory for a mobile communication device is provided. The handsfree accessory includes first and second earpieces each having a respective audio transducer, a microphone, and a transceiver. The transceiver is operatively coupled to the respective audio transducers and the microphone, and provides for wireless communication between the handsfree accessory and the mobile communication device.

1 . A handsfree accessory for a device, comprising:
 first and second earpieces each having a respective audio transducer;   a receiver, operatively coupled to the respective audio transducers, for providing wireless communication between the handsfree accessory and the device;   an earpiece housing integral with the first earpiece and housing the receiver; and   a wireless link for carrying audio information between the transceiver and the audio transducer of the second earpiece, wherein the earpiece housing comprises an electrical connector for electrically engaging the second earpiece to enable a battery in the second earpiece to be recharged when a battery in the earpiece housing is recharged.   
   
   
       2 . The handsfree accessory of  claim 1 , wherein the wireless link comprises a radio frequency (RF) link. 
   
   
       3 . The handsfree accessory of  claim 2 , wherein the RF link comprises a near-field RF link. 
   
   
       4 . The handsfree accessory of  claim 3 , wherein the near-field RF link utilizes body conduction of a user. 
   
   
       5 . The handsfree accessory of  claim 1 , wherein the wireless link comprises an optical link. 
   
   
       6 . The handsfree accessory of  claim 1 , wherein the wireless link comprises an IR link.