Abstract:
In the area of active noise cancelation headsets, the noisy environment often encountered in the link with communication systems causes lack of intelligibility on the outward communications path. Consequently another in-wire cancellation channel to enhance the intelligibility is required. This additional processing channel adds to the cost of the headset. The invention uses residual microphones (12) to reproduce the sound that remains in the ear after cancelation so that the controller (13) can make further adjustments through filter (15) and LMS adapter (14) to the anti-noise signal.
Abstract:
This invention relates to control systems for the control of noise and vibration . Resonators (3) with adjustable properties are used in conjunction with an electronic control system (7) to change the nois e or vibration in a structure (1). The invention relates particularly to the control of quasi-periodic noise or vibration compris ing one or more harmonics by using one or more adaptive resonators (3).
Abstract:
Bâti vibrant à régulation active (142) permettant de transmettre les forces statiques d'une machine (23) à un support en découplant la transmission des forces vibratoires dynamiques. Le bâti procure une réduction des pertes dynamiques entre une zone d'origine (152) et une zone d'application (130, 132), à l'effet de réguler de manière active les vibrations d'un élément vibrant (23). Ces pertes dynamiques sont rendues aussi faibles que possible en réduisant au minimum la masse et la vitesse du fluide pompé en faisant circuler ce dernier par des conduites courtes et de forte section (144, 146). Le dispositif est conçu de manière à ce que les forces soient dirigées vers l'élément vibrant (23) selon un seul axe (x) et à limiter l'application de forces dans des directions autres que celle selon laquelle il fait effet.
Abstract:
Système d'annulation active en circuit permettant d'annuler des composantes de signal répétitives indésirables d'un signal électronique primaire comprenant des composantes de signal intelligentes voulues ainsi que des composantes de signal répétitives indésirables. Le signal (101) électronique primaire est transmis en tant qu'entrée à un mélangeur (106) électronique. Une seconde entrée dudit mélangeur (106) électronique reçoit un signal d'annulation répétitive généré par un contrôleur (103) d'annulation active, destiné à annuler la composante du signal répétitive indésirable du signal (10) primaire, sans gêner le passage des composantes de signal intelligentes du signal primaire.
Abstract:
An active sound attenuation system for combustion engine exhaust systems and the like is disclosed. The system includes counter-noise acoustic wave generators (19) that are protected from the environment of a medium propagating undesireable noise by an acoustically tuned anti-noise chamber (5, 11) interposed between the wave generators (19) and the medium with the undesirable noise. To provide for noise cancellation at an outlet end (4) of an exhaust pipe (10) the anti-noise chamber (5, 11) has an annular opening disposed substantially in the plane of the exhaust pipe outlet thereby giving an effective common point source for the propagated undesirable noise and the counter-noise acoustic wave.
Abstract:
An active noise cancellation system includes a series of features for more effective cancellation, greater reliability, and improved stability. A particular feature adapted for headset systems includes locating a residual microphone radially offset from the centre of a sound generator to detect a signal more similar to that incident upon the eardrum of the user. In addition, an open back headset design includes perforations on the side of the headset instead of the back, so that the perforations are less susceptible to inadvertent blockage. The system also includes a mechanism for detecting changes in the acoustic characteristics of the environment that may be caused, for example, by pressure exerted upon the earpieces, and that may destabilize the cancellation system. The system automatically responds to such changes, for example, by reducing the gain or the frequency response of the system to preserve stability. The system further includes other methods for detecting imminent instability and compensating, such as detecting the onset of signals within enhancement frequencies characteristic of the onset of instability, and adjusting the gain of frequency response of the system or suppressing the enhanced signals. The system further includes a mechanism for conserving battery life by turning the system off when sound levels are low, or adjusting the power supply to the system to correspond to the current power requirements of the system.
Abstract:
An active noise cancellation system includes a series of features for more effective cancellation, greater reliability, and improved stability. A particular feature adapted for headset systems includes locating a residual microphone radially offset from the centre of a sound generator to detect a signal more similar to that incident upon the eardrum of the user. In addition, an open back headset design includes perforations on the side of the headset instead of the back, so that the perforations are less susceptible to inadvertent blockage. The system also includes a mechanism for detecting changes in the acoustic characteristics of the environment that may be caused, for example, by pressure exerted upon the earpieces, and that may destabilize the cancellation system. The system automatically responds to such changes, for example, by reducing the gain or the frequency response of the system to preserve stability. The system further includes other methods for detecting imminent instability and compensating, such as detecting the onset of signals within enhancement frequencies characteristic of the onset of instability, and adjusting the gain of frequency response of the system or suppressing the enhanced signals. The system further includes a mechanism for conserving battery life by turning the system off when sound levels are low, or adjusting the power supply to the system to correspond to the current power requirements of the system.
Abstract:
A vibration control system includes a processor-based circuit which monitors and controls an analog vibration control circuit. The system includes a sensor to detect the undesirable vibrations and a synchronous pulse generator for determining the fundamental frequency of the vibrations emitted by the source. An actuator produces anti-noise to counter unwanted vibrations. The processor circuit tests the system, monitors system functions, and adjusts various parameters to provide optimal performance.
Abstract:
This invention relates to control systems for the control of noise and vibration . Resonators (3) with adjustable properties are used in conjunction with an electronic control system (7) to change the nois e or vibration in a structure (1). The invention relates particularly to the control of quasi-periodic noise or vibration compris ing one or more harmonics by using one or more adaptive resonators (3).