Two companies have recently been demonstrating a new type of mobile-phone headset they hope will challenge Bluetooth by supporting existing mobile phones and cordless home telephones.
So, not only can the headset automatically switch a call or song from your phone to the headset when you put it on, but even if it's paired it won't ring the headset unless it's actually on your ear.
The base is connected to the phone through a headset connector and, given its apparent size, seems more appropriate for use with a desktop cordless phone than with a mobile phone.
Then, when you finally get around to using the Bluetooth kit, there's usually the tricky process of "pairing" a phone with a headset, which isn't always clear--especially for first-time users.
You can also call any of your earlier-designated contacts by name, assuming Glass is connected to your phone as a Bluetooth headset.
The concept Simeonov shows here would be the high-end version with full LTE connectivity that could operate as a stand-alone phone replacement with a suitable Bluetooth headset.
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The TomTom go 700 SatNav unit (which now tops the TomTom go line), unveiled at CeBIT, provides hands-free communication via Bluetooth link to your phone, much as your Bluetooth headset would.
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While on the same headset, employees can take a call from their desk phone and the next from their cell phone as calls can be handled from both sources at the same time on the same headset.
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This vision is a play on convenience through miniaturization, like a Bluetooth headset freeing your hands from the phone.
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Skype's software offers free phone calling and video conferencing, though you need a headset with your PC to take advantage of it.
Ostergaard demonstrated how a user can dial a telephone number from the keypad of a Palm and connect a cordless headset to a regular fixed-line desk phone.
The girl said she then got the impression that an altercation was taking place and that someone had pushed Martin, because the headset fell out of his ear, and the phone shut off.
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With Bluetooth capability, you can use a discreet remote control to change volume, turn the device on and off, toggle between electronic devices, answer hands-free phone calls and stream music, sort of like having a miniature wireless headset in your ear.
Today the same team that developed the StarTac Cyber phone have developed the Golden-i wireless Hands-Free computing and communications headset.
Think of the Bluetooth headset: it's a really sensible way to use your phone without having to take it out of your pocket so sensible that there's really no reason not to keep that headset in your ear most of the time.
As the name suggests, the mp3blue jacket is an electronic jacket that can play music, and the headset, built into the collar, also doubles as a hands-free mobile phone.
Employees can remain connected to both phones at the same time and don't have to pick up the handset on their ringing phone, then pick up their cell phone when it rings because both calls from both sources can be handled at the same time on the same headset.
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