WO2005081502A1 - Electroacoustic communications device - Google Patents

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WO2005081502A1
WO2005081502A1 PCT/FR2005/000489 FR2005000489W WO2005081502A1 WO 2005081502 A1 WO2005081502 A1 WO 2005081502A1 FR 2005000489 W FR2005000489 W FR 2005000489W WO 2005081502 A1 WO2005081502 A1 WO 2005081502A1
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
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    • H04R—LOUDSPEAKERS, MICROPHONES, GRAMOPHONE PICK-UPS OR LIKE ACOUSTIC ELECTROMECHANICAL TRANSDUCERS; DEAF-AID SETS; PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEMS
    • H04R1/00—Details of transducers, loudspeakers or microphones
    • H04R1/08—Mouthpieces; Microphones; Attachments therefor
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    • H04R—LOUDSPEAKERS, MICROPHONES, GRAMOPHONE PICK-UPS OR LIKE ACOUSTIC ELECTROMECHANICAL TRANSDUCERS; DEAF-AID SETS; PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEMS
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    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04R—LOUDSPEAKERS, MICROPHONES, GRAMOPHONE PICK-UPS OR LIKE ACOUSTIC ELECTROMECHANICAL TRANSDUCERS; DEAF-AID SETS; PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEMS
    • H04R1/00—Details of transducers, loudspeakers or microphones
    • H04R1/10—Earpieces; Attachments therefor ; Earphones; Monophonic headphones
    • H04R1/1008—Earpieces of the supra-aural or circum-aural type
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04R—LOUDSPEAKERS, MICROPHONES, GRAMOPHONE PICK-UPS OR LIKE ACOUSTIC ELECTROMECHANICAL TRANSDUCERS; DEAF-AID SETS; PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEMS
    • H04R1/00—Details of transducers, loudspeakers or microphones
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  • the present invention relates to an electroacoustic communication device and more particularly to head equipment which allows the wearer to be able to communicate while leaving his ears free.
  • the present invention therefore provides a new device which allows the user to wear it while leaving the ears free, which authorizes him to send and / or receive messages allowing the user to communicate with, for example, another user wearing an identical or similar device, or else to communicate directly directly with the entourage.
  • the device of the invention also offers the user the advantage of being able to hear the different sounds of its environment, which is particularly important in certain types of use.
  • Figure 1 is a side view illustrating an embodiment given by way of example.
  • FIGS 2 and 3 show two alternative embodiments.
  • FIGS 4 and 5 show two other alternative embodiments.
  • the communication device (1) of the invention is of the electroacoustic type allowing the transmission and / or reception of messages allowing the user to communicate with, for example, another user wearing an identical or similar device. It comprises at least one bone transducer (2) carried by retaining means (3) on the head, as well as on-board electronics or not which has not been shown. Furthermore according to the invention the device comprises an optional removable microphone (4) which can be connected by the user to the side box, or to one of the side boxes if the device consists of two side boxes.
  • the device according to the first embodiment and illustrated in FIG. 1 comprises two bone transducers (2) located on either side of the head and applied under the pavilion of the user's ear. Of course the device can also include only one right or left transducer.
  • the device also includes on-board or off-board electronics, while the retaining means (3) consist for example of at least two straps (5a, 5b) intended to hold and place the transducer (s) under the ears.
  • the device also includes an optional microphone mounted at the end of a hose (6) carrying, at its other end, an electrical connection (7) allowing connection to the corresponding transducer, by means of a complementary connection (8) integral with said transducer.
  • the communication device and in particular its electronics, makes it possible to operate the latter according to seven operating modes.
  • the bone transducers are used in headphones to receive a communication and in microphones to transmit a communication.
  • the bone transducers are used automatically and exclusively in headphones to receive a communication and the optional microphone for the transmission of the communication.
  • the right bone transducer is used as a permanent earpiece to receive a communication, while the left bone transducer is used in permanent microphone allowing the transmission of the communication.
  • the bone transducers are used as permanent headphones to receive a communication, while the optional microphone is used as a permanent microphone to transmit communication.
  • a single bone transducer is used, such as for example the right transducer, to receive or transmit a communication.
  • a single bone transducer is used, such as for example the right transducer or the left transducer, automatically and exclusively in a headset to receive a communication, the optional microphone being used to transmit a communication.
  • a single bone transducer is used, such as for example the right transducer, in permanent earpiece to receive or transmit a communication, while the optional microphone is used in permanent microphone to transmit a communication.
  • connection of the optional microphone means that this microphone automatically replaces the osteomicrophone, which allows good transmission. If a respiratory mask is worn, the user simply has to disconnect the optional microphone to free it before his face, the osteomicrophone then taking over automatically. Add that a manual switch (9) is provided allowing the user to switch from a "full duplex" operating mode (listening and communication at the same time) to a "half duplex” mode (listening and communication alternately.
  • FIG. 2 represents a second embodiment according to which the bone transducers are arranged and pressed against the user's temples, while the retaining means (3) consist of an upper transverse strap (5c) and a rear arch ( 5d).
  • FIG. 3 represents a third embodiment according to which, the device consists of a noise canceling headset (10) with its communication system.
  • the osteomicrophone can be placed on the skull under the arch as marked in Figure 3 by the letter A, or on the temple as identified in Figure 3 by the letter B, or on the top of the roof of the ear in the earphone cushion as marked in Figure 3 by the letter C.
  • the retaining means are constituted by an upper transverse arch (5a).
  • the device according to the fourth embodiment, which is illustrated in Figure 4 comprises two bone transducers (2) located on either side of the head and applied under the pavilion of the user's ear.
  • the device can also include only one right or left transducer.
  • the device also includes on-board or off-board electronics, while the retaining means (3) consist for example of a front strip (5a) which can be put on the mask and a rear strip (5d) connected to the cover of the housings. .
  • the device also includes an optional microphone mounted at the end of a flexible hose (6) which also carries at its other end an electrical connector (7) allowing connection to the corresponding transducer, thanks to a complementary connector (8) integral with said transducer.
  • FIG. 5 represents a fifth embodiment according to which, the device is constituted by a lateral communication device (10) with its communication system.
  • the osteomicrophone can be placed on the skull under the headband as marked in Figure 4 by the letter A, or in the ear cup on the temple as marked in the figure by the letter B. that in this embodiment the retaining means consist of an upper transverse arch (5a).
  • the microphone connector (8) allows automatic microphone / osteomicrophone switching, while a plug (80) can advantageously be provided to plug the connection (8) when not in use.
  • the lateral communication device (10) consists of a main crown (10a) and a removable cover (10b), which is put in place in the event of significant and persistent ambient noise.
  • the main crown (10a) of the lateral communication device (10) comprises in the center, an earpiece suspended so as to be close to the user's ear. Once the cover has been removed, as shown, the user can perfectly hear ambient noises.

Abstract

The inventive electroacoustic communications device (1) comprises at least one osseous transducer (2) supported on a head by holding means (3) and portable or not electronics and is characterised in that it comprises an optional removable microphone (4) which is connectable by a user to a lateral casing box or to one of lateral casing boxes if said device consists of two lateral casing boxes.

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DISPOSITIF DE COMMUNICATION DU TYPE ELECTROACOUSTIQUEELECTROACOUSTIC TYPE COMMUNICATION DEVICE
La présente invention concerne un dispositif de communication électroacoustique et plus particulièrement un équipement de tête qui permet à l'utilisateur qui le porte de pouvoir communiquer tout en laissant ses oreilles libres.The present invention relates to an electroacoustic communication device and more particularly to head equipment which allows the wearer to be able to communicate while leaving his ears free.
On connaît déjà des dispositifs de communication comprenant des écouteurs et un micro, comme ceux divulgués dans les demandes de brevet français 2 669 799, 2 673 059, ou dans les demandes européennes EP 0 577 296, EP 0 403 701, ou encore dans la demande internationale WO 90/10361.Communication devices comprising earphones and a microphone are already known, such as those disclosed in French patent applications 2,669,799, 2,673,059, or in European applications EP 0 577 296, EP 0 403 701, or even in the international application WO 90/10361.
On connaît aussi des dispositifs combinés à des casques de protection comme, par exemple, ceux divulgués dans la demande internationale WO 94/02043 ou dans le brevet français publié sous le numéro 2565 057, ou les demandes françaises n°94 08871 et 95 01808.There are also known devices combined with protective helmets such as, for example, those disclosed in the international application WO 94/02043 or in the French patent published under the number 2565 057, or the French applications n ° 94 08871 and 95 01808.
Mais tous les dispositifs connus à ce jour présentent des inconvénients et notamment celui d'obturer le conduit auditif, ce qui provoque une gêne importante de l'utilisateur qui ne peut que communiquer avec son dispositif de communication avec les autres utilisateurs portant un dispositif similaire compatible.However, all the devices known to date have drawbacks, in particular that of closing the ear canal, which causes considerable discomfort for the user who can only communicate with his communication device with other users wearing a similar compatible device. .
La présente invention propose donc un nouveau dispositif qui permet à l'utilisateur de le porter tout en laissant les oreilles libres, ce qui l'autorise à émettre et/ ou à recevoir des messages permettant à l'utilisateur de communiquer avec, par exemple, un autre utilisateur portant un dispositif identique ou similaire, ou alors de communiquer directement de vive voie avec l'entourage. Le dispositif de l'invention offre aussi à l'utilisateur l'avantage de pouvoir entendre les différents bruits de son environnement, ce qui est particulièrement important dans certains types d'utilisation.The present invention therefore provides a new device which allows the user to wear it while leaving the ears free, which authorizes him to send and / or receive messages allowing the user to communicate with, for example, another user wearing an identical or similar device, or else to communicate directly directly with the entourage. The device of the invention also offers the user the advantage of being able to hear the different sounds of its environment, which is particularly important in certain types of use.
La description qui va suivre donnée à titre d'exemple non limitatif, fera mieux comprendre l'invention en références aux dessins annexés. La figure 1 est une vue latérale illustrant un mode de réalisation donné à titre d'exemple.The description which follows, given by way of nonlimiting example, will make the invention better understood with reference to the appended drawings. Figure 1 is a side view illustrating an embodiment given by way of example.
Les figures 2 et 3 représentent deux variantes de réalisation.Figures 2 and 3 show two alternative embodiments.
Les figures 4 et 5 représentent deux autres variantes de réalisation.Figures 4 and 5 show two other alternative embodiments.
Le dispositif de communication (1) de l'invention est du type électroacoustique permettant l'émission et/ ou la réception des messages permettant à l'utilisateur de communiquer avec, par exemple, un autre utilisateur portant un dispositif identique ou similaire. Il comprend au moins un transducteur osseux (2) portés par des moyens de retenue (3) sur la tête, ainsi qu'une électronique embarquée ou non qui n'a pas été représentée. Par ailleurs selon l'invention le dispositif comprend un microphone optionnel amovible (4) qui peut être connecté par l'utilisateur au boîtier latéral, ou à l'un des boîtiers latéraux si le dispositif est constitué de deux boîtiers latéraux. Ainsi, le dispositif selon le premier mode de réalisation et illustré à la figure 1 comprend deux transducteurs osseux (2) situés de part et d'autre de la tête et appliqués sous le pavillon de l'oreille de l'utilisateur. Bien entendu le dispositif peut aussi comprendre qu'un seul transducteur droit ou gauche. Le dispositif comprend par ailleurs une électronique embarquée ou non, tandis que les moyens de retenue (3) sont constitués par exemple, par au moins deux sangles (5a, 5b) destinées à maintenir et plaquer, le ou les transducteurs sous les oreilles. Comme nous l'avons déjà précisé précédemment, le dispositif comprend par ailleurs un microphone optionnel monté à l'extrémité d'un flexible (6) portant par ailleurs à son autre extrémité un raccord électrique (7) permettant la connexion au transducteur correspondant, grâce à un raccord complémentaire (8) solidaire dudit transducteur.The communication device (1) of the invention is of the electroacoustic type allowing the transmission and / or reception of messages allowing the user to communicate with, for example, another user wearing an identical or similar device. It comprises at least one bone transducer (2) carried by retaining means (3) on the head, as well as on-board electronics or not which has not been shown. Furthermore according to the invention the device comprises an optional removable microphone (4) which can be connected by the user to the side box, or to one of the side boxes if the device consists of two side boxes. Thus, the device according to the first embodiment and illustrated in FIG. 1 comprises two bone transducers (2) located on either side of the head and applied under the pavilion of the user's ear. Of course the device can also include only one right or left transducer. The device also includes on-board or off-board electronics, while the retaining means (3) consist for example of at least two straps (5a, 5b) intended to hold and place the transducer (s) under the ears. As we have already specified previously, the device also includes an optional microphone mounted at the end of a hose (6) carrying, at its other end, an electrical connection (7) allowing connection to the corresponding transducer, by means of a complementary connection (8) integral with said transducer.
Selon l'invention le dispositif de communication, et notamment son électronique permet de faire fonctionner ce dernier selon sept modes de fonctionnement.According to the invention, the communication device, and in particular its electronics, makes it possible to operate the latter according to seven operating modes.
Selon le premier mode de fonctionnement, c'est-à-dire sans le microphone optionnel, les transducteurs osseux sont utilisés en écouteurs pour recevoir une communication et en microphones pour transmettre une communication.According to the first mode of operation, that is to say without the optional microphone, the bone transducers are used in headphones to receive a communication and in microphones to transmit a communication.
Selon le deuxième mode de fonctionnement, le microphone optionnel étant connecté, les transducteurs osseux sont utilisés automatiquement et exclusivement en écouteurs pour recevoir une communication et le microphone optionnel pour la transmission de la communication.According to the second mode of operation, the optional microphone being connected, the bone transducers are used automatically and exclusively in headphones to receive a communication and the optional microphone for the transmission of the communication.
Selon le troisième mode de fonctionnement, dit "full duplex" ( écoute et communication en même temps), sans le microphone optionnel, le transducteur osseux de droite est utilisé en écouteur permanent pour recevoir une communication, tandis que le transducteur osseux de gauche est utilisé en microphone permanent permettant la transmission de la communication.According to the third operating mode, called "full duplex" (listening and communication at the same time), without the optional microphone, the right bone transducer is used as a permanent earpiece to receive a communication, while the left bone transducer is used in permanent microphone allowing the transmission of the communication.
Selon le quatrième mode de fonctionnement, dit "full duplex" ( écoute et communication en même temps) avec le microphone optionnel, les transducteurs osseux sont utilisés en écouteurs permanents pour recevoir une communication, tandis que le microphone optionnel est utilisé en microphone permanent pour transmette une communication.According to the fourth operating mode, called "full duplex" (listening and communication at the same time) with the optional microphone, the bone transducers are used as permanent headphones to receive a communication, while the optional microphone is used as a permanent microphone to transmit communication.
Selon un cinquième mode de fonctionnement, ou mode de fonctionnement économique, sans microphone optionnel, un seul transducteur osseux est utilisé, comme par exemple le transducteur de droite, pour recevoir ou émettre une communication.According to a fifth operating mode, or economical operating mode, without an optional microphone, a single bone transducer is used, such as for example the right transducer, to receive or transmit a communication.
Selon un sixième mode de fonctionnement, avec le microphone optionnel, un seul transducteur osseux est utilisé, comme par exemple le transducteur de droite ou le transducteur de gauche, automatiquement et exclusivement en écouteur pour recevoir une communication, le microphone optionnel étant utilisé pour transmettre une communication. Selon un septième mode de fonctionnement, dit "full duplex" avec le microphone optionnel, un seul transducteur osseux est utilisé, comme par exemple le transducteur de droite, en écouteur permanent pour recevoir ou émettre une communication, tandis que le microphone optionnel est utilisé en microphone permanent pour transmettre une communication.According to a sixth mode of operation, with the optional microphone, a single bone transducer is used, such as for example the right transducer or the left transducer, automatically and exclusively in a headset to receive a communication, the optional microphone being used to transmit a communication. According to a seventh mode of operation, called "full duplex" with the optional microphone, a single bone transducer is used, such as for example the right transducer, in permanent earpiece to receive or transmit a communication, while the optional microphone is used in permanent microphone to transmit a communication.
On a compris que grâce à l'électronique, la connexion du microphone optionnel, fait que ce microphone se substitue automatiquement à l'ostéomicrophone, ce qui permet une bonne transmission. En cas de port d'un masque respiratoire, il suffit pour l'utilisateur de déconnecter le microphone optionnel pou libérer avant de son visage, l'ostéomicrophone prenant alors le relais et ce automatiquement. Ajoutons qu'il est prévu un commutateur (9) manuel permettant à l'utilisateur de passer d'un mode de fonctionnement "full duplex" ( écoute et communication en même temps) en un mode "half duplex" ( écoute et communication alternativement.We have understood that thanks to the electronics, the connection of the optional microphone means that this microphone automatically replaces the osteomicrophone, which allows good transmission. If a respiratory mask is worn, the user simply has to disconnect the optional microphone to free it before his face, the osteomicrophone then taking over automatically. Add that a manual switch (9) is provided allowing the user to switch from a "full duplex" operating mode (listening and communication at the same time) to a "half duplex" mode (listening and communication alternately.
La figure 2 représente un deuxième mode de réalisation selon lequel les transducteurs osseux sont disposés et plaqués sur les tempes de l'utilisateur, tandis que les moyens de retenue (3) sont constitués par une sangle transversale supérieure (5c) et un arceau arrière (5d).FIG. 2 represents a second embodiment according to which the bone transducers are arranged and pressed against the user's temples, while the retaining means (3) consist of an upper transverse strap (5c) and a rear arch ( 5d).
La figure 3 représente un troisième mode de réalisation selon le lequel, le dispositif est constitué par un casque antibruit (10) avec son système de communication. On notera que l'ostéomicrophone peut être disposé sur le crâne sous l'arceau tel que repéré sur la figure 3 par la lettre A, ou sur la tempe tel que repéré sur la figure 3 par la lettre B, ou sur le sommet du pavillon de l'oreille dans le coussinet d'écouteur tel que repéré sur la figure 3 par la lettre C. Notons que dans ce mode de réalisation les moyens de retenus sont constitués par un arceau transversal supérieur (5a). Le dispositif selon le quatrième mode de réalisation, qui est illustré à la figure 4 comprend deux transducteurs osseux (2) situés de part et d'autre de la tête et appliqués sous le pavillon de l'oreille de l'utilisateur. Bien entendu le dispositif peut aussi comprendre qu'un seul transducteur droit ou gauche. Le dispositif comprend par ailleurs une électronique embarquée ou non, tandis que les moyens de retenue (3) sont constitués par exemple, par un bandeau avant (5a) pouvant se mettre sur le masque et un bandeau arrière (5d) relié au couvercle des boîtiers. Comme nous l'avons déjà précisé précédemment, le dispositif comprend par ailleurs un microphone optionnel monté à l' extrémité d'un flexible (6) portant par ailleurs à son autre extrémité un raccord électrique (7) permettant la connexion au transducteur correspondant, grâce à un raccord complémentaire (8) solidaire dudit transducteur. La figure 5 représente un cinquième mode de réalisation selon le lequel, le dispositif est constitué par un dispositif latéral de communication (10) avec son système de communication. On notera que l'ostéomicrophone peut être disposé sur le crâne sous l'arceau tel que repéré sur la figure 4 par la lettre A, ou dans le coussinet d'écouteur sur la tempe tel que repéré sur la figure par la lettre B. Notons que dans ce mode de réalisation les moyens de retenus sont constitués par un arceau transversal supérieur (5a). Ajoutons que le connecteur de microphone (8) permet une commutation automatique microphone/ ostéomicrophone, tandis qu'un bouchon (80) peut être avantageusement prévu pour boucher la connexion (8) en cas de non- utilisation. Dans ce mode de réalisation, le dispositif latéral de communication (10) est constitué par une couronne principale (10a) et un couvercle amovible (10b), qui est mis en place en cas de bruit ambiant important et persistant. On notera aussi que la couronne principale (10a) du dispositif latéral de communication (10) comprend au centre, un écouteur suspendu de façon à être proche de l'oreille de l'utilisateur. Une fois le couvercle enlevé, tel que cela est illustré, l'utilisateur peut parfaitement entendre les bruits ambiants. FIG. 3 represents a third embodiment according to which, the device consists of a noise canceling headset (10) with its communication system. Note that the osteomicrophone can be placed on the skull under the arch as marked in Figure 3 by the letter A, or on the temple as identified in Figure 3 by the letter B, or on the top of the roof of the ear in the earphone cushion as marked in Figure 3 by the letter C. Note that in this embodiment the retaining means are constituted by an upper transverse arch (5a). The device according to the fourth embodiment, which is illustrated in Figure 4 comprises two bone transducers (2) located on either side of the head and applied under the pavilion of the user's ear. Of course the device can also include only one right or left transducer. The device also includes on-board or off-board electronics, while the retaining means (3) consist for example of a front strip (5a) which can be put on the mask and a rear strip (5d) connected to the cover of the housings. . As we have already specified above, the device also includes an optional microphone mounted at the end of a flexible hose (6) which also carries at its other end an electrical connector (7) allowing connection to the corresponding transducer, thanks to a complementary connector (8) integral with said transducer. FIG. 5 represents a fifth embodiment according to which, the device is constituted by a lateral communication device (10) with its communication system. Note that the osteomicrophone can be placed on the skull under the headband as marked in Figure 4 by the letter A, or in the ear cup on the temple as marked in the figure by the letter B. that in this embodiment the retaining means consist of an upper transverse arch (5a). Let us add that the microphone connector (8) allows automatic microphone / osteomicrophone switching, while a plug (80) can advantageously be provided to plug the connection (8) when not in use. In this embodiment, the lateral communication device (10) consists of a main crown (10a) and a removable cover (10b), which is put in place in the event of significant and persistent ambient noise. It will also be noted that the main crown (10a) of the lateral communication device (10) comprises in the center, an earpiece suspended so as to be close to the user's ear. Once the cover has been removed, as shown, the user can perfectly hear ambient noises.

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1. Dispositif de communication du type électroacoustique (1), qui comprend au moins un transducteur osseux (2) portés par des moyens de retenue (3) sur la tête, ainsi qu'une électronique embarquée ou non, caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend un microphone optionnel amovible (4) qui peut être connecté par l'utilisateur au boîtier latéral, ou à l'un des boîtiers latéraux si le dispositif est constitué de deux boîtiers latéraux.1. Communication device of the electroacoustic type (1), which comprises at least one bone transducer (2) carried by retaining means (3) on the head, as well as on-board electronics or not, characterized in that it includes an optional removable microphone (4) which can be connected by the user to the side box, or to one of the side boxes if the device consists of two side boxes.
2.Dispositif de communication selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend deux transducteurs osseux (2) situés de part et d'autre de la tête et appliqués sous le pavillon de l'oreille de l'utilisateur. 2. Communication device according to claim 1, characterized in that it comprises two bone transducers (2) located on either side of the head and applied under the pavilion of the user's ear.
3. Dispositif de communication selon la revendication 2, les moyens de retenue (3) sont constitués par exemple, par au moins deux sangles (5a, 5b) destinées à maintenir et plaquer, le ou les transducteurs sous les oreilles.3. Communication device according to claim 2, the retaining means (3) are constituted for example, by at least two straps (5a, 5b) intended to hold and press the transducer or transducers under the ears.
4. Dispositif de communication selon la revendication 3, caractérisé en le microphone optionnel (4) est monté à l'extrémité d'un flexible (6)portant par ailleurs à son autre extrémité un raccord électrique (7) permettant la connexion au transducteur correspondant, grâce à un raccord complémentaire (8) solidaire dudit transducteur. 4. Communication device according to claim 3, characterized in the optional microphone (4) is mounted at the end of a hose (6) also carrying at its other end an electrical connector (7) allowing connection to the corresponding transducer , thanks to a complementary connection (8) integral with said transducer.
5. Dispositif de communication selon la revendication 4, caractérisé en ce qu'il est prévu un commutateur (9) manuel permettant à l'utilisateur de passer d'un mode de fonctionnement "full duplex" ( écoute et communication en même temps) en un mode "half duplex" ( écoute et communication alternativement). 5. Communication device according to claim 4, characterized in that there is provided a manual switch (9) allowing the user to switch from an operating mode "full duplex" (listening and communication at the same time) in a "half duplex" mode (listening and communication alternately).
6. Dispositif de communication selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que électronique, permet que la connexion du microphone optionnel, fait que ce microphone se substitue automatiquement à l'ostéomicrophone.6. Communication device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that electronic, allows the connection of the optional microphone, so that this microphone automatically replaces the osteomicrophone.
7. Dispositif de communication selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce qu'il fonctionne selon plusieurs modes de fonctionnement. 7. Communication device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it operates according to several operating modes.
8. Dispositif de communication selon la revendication 7, caractérisé en ce que selon le premier mode de fonctionnement, c'est-à-dire sans le microphone optionnel, les transducteurs osseux sont utilisés en écouteurs pour recevoir une communication et en microphones pour transmettre une communication.8. Communication device according to claim 7, characterized in that according to the first operating mode, that is to say without the optional microphone, the bone transducers are used in headphones to receive a communication and in microphones to transmit a communication.
9. Dispositif de communication selon la revendication 7, caractérisé en ce que selon un deuxième mode de fonctionnement, le microphone optionnel étant connecté, les transducteurs osseux sont utilisés automatiquement et exclusivement en écouteurs pour recevoir une communication et le microphone optionnel pour la transmission de la communication.9. Communication device according to claim 7, characterized in that according to a second operating mode, the optional microphone being connected, the bone transducers are used automatically and exclusively in headphones to receive a communication and the optional microphone for the transmission of the communication.
10. Dispositif de communication selon la revendication 7, caractérisé en ce que selon un troisième mode de fonctionnement, dit "full duplex"( écoute et communication en même temps), sans le microphone optionnel, le transducteur osseux de droite est utilisé en écouteur permanent pour recevoir une communication, tandis que le transducteur osseux de gauche est utilisé en microphone permanent permettant la transmission de la communication. 10. Communication device according to claim 7, characterized in that according to a third operating mode, called "full duplex" (listening and communication at the same time), without the optional microphone, the right bone transducer is used as a permanent earpiece to receive a communication, while the left bone transducer is used as a permanent microphone allowing the transmission of the communication.
11. Dispositif de communication selon la revendication 7, caractérisé en ce que selon un quatrième mode de fonctionnement, dit "full duplex" ( écoute et communication en même temps) avec le microphone optionnel, les transducteurs osseux sont utilisés en écouteurs permanents pour recevoir une communication, tandis que le microphone optionnel est utilisé en microphone permanent pour transmette une communication.11. Communication device according to claim 7, characterized in that according to a fourth operating mode, called "full duplex" (listening and communication at the same time) with the optional microphone, the bone transducers are used as permanent headphones to receive a communication, while the optional microphone is used as a permanent microphone to transmit communication.
12. Dispositif de communication selon la revendication 7, caractérisé en ce que selon un cinquième mode de fonctionnement, ou mode de fonctionnement économique, sans microphone optionnel, un seul transducteur osseux est utilisé, comme par exemple le transducteur de droite, pour recevoir ou émettre une communication.12. Communication device according to claim 7, characterized in that according to a fifth operating mode, or economic operating mode, without optional microphone, a single bone transducer is used, such as for example the right transducer, to receive or transmit a communication.
13. Dispositif de communication selon la revendication 7, caractérisé en ce que selon un sixième mode de fonctionnement, avec le microphone optionnel, un seul transducteur osseux est utilisé, comme par exemple le transducteur de droite ou le transducteur de gauche, automatiquement et exclusivement en écouteur pour recevoir une communication, le microphone optionnel étant utilisé pour transmettre une communication.13. Communication device according to claim 7, characterized in that according to a sixth operating mode, with the optional microphone, a single bone transducer is used, such as for example the right transducer or the left transducer, automatically and exclusively in earpiece to receive a communication, the optional microphone being used to transmit a communication.
14. Dispositif de communication selon la revendication 7, caractérisé en ce que selon un septième mode de fonctionnement, dit "full duplex" avec le microphone optionnel, un seul transducteur osseux est utilisé, comme par exemple le transducteur de droite, en écouteur permanent pour recevoir ou émettre une communication, tandis que le microphone optionnel est utilisé en microphone permanent pour transmettre une communication. 14. Communication device according to claim 7, characterized in that according to a seventh mode of operation, called "full duplex" with the optional microphone, a single bone transducer is used, such as for example the right transducer, as a permanent earpiece for receive or transmit a communication, while the optional microphone is used as a permanent microphone to transmit a communication.
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