E-Mimi-Kun Mobile Phone For Noisy Places

A Japanese company has unveiled a new device that will allow people “speak” through their ear so they can use their mobile telephones in noisy areas.

The device - named “e-Mimi-kun” (good ear boy) - doubles as an earphone and a microphone by detecting air vibrations inside the ear, developer NS-ELEX said.

The earpiece and an accompanying device can be connected to a mobile phone, or wirelessly to a Bluetooth handset, so that users no longer have to cover their mouths when speaking in a loud environment, the company said.