公开(公告)号：US07269452B2

公开(公告)日：2007-09-11

申请号：US10826529

申请日：2004-04-15

Applicant: Kwok Wai Cheung ,  Peter P. Tong ,  C. Douglass Thomas

Inventor： Kwok Wai Cheung ,  Peter P. Tong ,  C. Douglass Thomas

IPC: H04M1/00

CPC classification number: H04S1/00 ,  H04H20/61 ,  H04H20/72 ,  H04M1/0214 ,  H04M1/03 ,  H04M1/19 ,  H04M1/605 ,  H04M1/6091 ,  H04R1/403 ,  H04R25/405 ,  H04R25/554 ,  H04R27/00 ,  H04R2201/023 ,  H04R2201/401 ,  H04R2217/03 ,  H04R2225/55 ,  H04S3/00

Abstract: A wireless communication system based on a directional speaker is disclosed. The system can include an interface unit and a base unit. The audio signals from the speaker can be generated by transforming ultrasonic signals in air. This allows the production of directional audio signals even when the aperture of the speaker has dimensions in the order of a few centimeters. The audio signals from the speaker can be heard hands-free. Further, privacy protection is enhanced. In one embodiment, the interface unit can be attached or integrated to a piece of clothing at the shoulder of the user, with the audio signals from the speaker directed towards one of the user's ears. The wireless communication system can be applied to a number of different areas, including a communication device, such as a cell phone; a hearing aid; an entertainment system; and a computation system, such as a personal digital assistant or a computer. The wireless communication system can be personalized to the hearing characteristics of the user, or to the ambient noise level of the environment.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种基于定向扬声器的无线通信系统。 该系统可以包括接口单元和基本单元。 来自扬声器的音频信号可以通过在空气中转换超声信号来产生。 即使当扬声器的孔径尺寸为几厘米数量级时，也允许产生定向音频信号。 来自扬声器的音频信号可以免提听到。 此外，增强了隐私保护。 在一个实施例中，接口单元可以被附接或集成到用户肩膀处的一件衣服，来自扬声器的音频信号指向用户的耳朵之一。 无线通信系统可以应用于多个不同的区域，包括诸如蜂窝电话的通信设备; 助听器 娱乐系统; 以及诸如个人数字助理或计算机之类的计算系统。 无线通信系统可以根据用户的听觉特性或环境的环境噪声水平进行个性化。

公开(公告)号：US20070160245A1

公开(公告)日：2007-07-12

申请号：US11605418

申请日：2006-11-29

Applicant: Yan-Ru Peng

Inventor： Yan-Ru Peng

IPC: H04R1/02

CPC classification number: H04R1/10 ,  H04R1/1058 ,  H04R1/12 ,  H04R1/345 ,  H04R25/04 ,  H04R2201/023

Abstract: A personal voice-transmitted device includes at least one voice box and at least one voice-transmitted tube. The voice box has a speaker arranged therein, and is divided to a first space and a second space by the speaker. The voice-transmitted tube connects to one side of the voice box and extends outwardly and has an outlet. The device can generate and retain a low-pitched tone by resonance of the first space, and the low-pitched tone can be transmitted to the outside by the voice-transmitted tube to form an excellent low-pitched tone. The drawbacks of the prior art such as poor tone because of using an earphone, a shutting stress and an uncomfortable feeling because of inserting an earphone, an unsafe feeling because of hanging an earphone and a sanitation problem because of contacting an earphone can be improved. The device can be used with no restriction on occasions and time.

Abstract translation: 个人语音传输设备包括至少一个语音盒和至少一个声音传送管。 声音盒具有布置在其中的扬声器，并且由扬声器分成第一空间和第二空间。 声音传输管连接到语音盒的一侧并向外延伸并具有一个出口。 该装置可以通过第一空间的共振产生并保持低调的音调，并且低音调可以由声音发送的管道传输到外部，以形成优良的低音调。 可以提高现有技术的缺点，例如由于使用耳机而引起的色调差，因为插入耳机而导致的关闭应力和不舒服的感觉，因为挂耳机引起的不安全的感觉以及由于接触耳机而导致的卫生问题。 该设备可以在场合和时间不受限制的情况下使用。

公开(公告)号：US20060185062A1

公开(公告)日：2006-08-24

申请号：US11106947

申请日：2005-04-14

Applicant: Yan-Ru Peng ,  Tzu-Ping Lee ,  Wen-Chih Wu

Inventor： Yan-Ru Peng ,  Tzu-Ping Lee ,  Wen-Chih Wu

IPC: A42B1/24

CPC classification number: H04R5/0335 ,  H04R2201/023

Abstract: A head-mounted MP3 player usable during sports has a head-mounted sports device, an MP3 module, a fixing device, and at least an earphone. The MP3 module is fixed by the fixing device on the head-mounted sports device such as a hat, a sun-hat, a hard helmet, a soft helmet, a head band, a hair ring, a headscarf, a swimming hat, or a diving helmet. The earphone is electrically connected to the MP3 module via a signal cable. The MP3 player can thus be fixed on a user's head. When the user exercises, the MP3 module can be worn on his head with the head-mounted sports device. Moreover, the MP3 module won't fall to cause its damage during sports.

Abstract translation: 在运动中可用的头戴式MP3播放器具有头戴式运动装置，MP3模块，固定装置和至少一个耳机。 MP3模块通过固定装置固定在诸如帽子，太阳帽，硬头盔，软头盔，头带，头发环，头巾，游泳帽等头戴式运动装置上，或 潜水头盔 耳机通过信号线电连接到MP3模块。 MP3播放器因此可以固定在用户的头上。 当用户练习时，可以使用头戴式运动装置将MP3模块戴在头上。 此外，MP3模块不会在运动过程中造成损坏。

公开(公告)号：US20060177084A1

公开(公告)日：2006-08-10

申请号：US11191698

申请日：2005-07-28

Applicant: Greg Skillicorn ,  Joe Birli

Inventor： Greg Skillicorn ,  Joe Birli

IPC: H04R11/04

CPC classification number: H04R1/02 ,  H04R2201/023

Abstract: Elements of a mask amplifier, including power supply, circuit board or amplifier, and microphone, that do not need external exposure, can be separated from the speaker and can be located, for example, inside the mask volume.

Abstract translation: 包括不需要外部曝光的电源，电路板或放大器和麦克风的掩模放大器的元件可以与扬声器分离，并且可以位于例如掩模体积内。

公开(公告)号：US07013492B2

公开(公告)日：2006-03-21

申请号：US10204513

申请日：2001-02-14

Applicant: Errolson Hugh ,  Michaela Sachenbacher

Inventor： Errolson Hugh ,  Michaela Sachenbacher

IPC: A41D27/00

CPC classification number: H04R1/1016 ,  H04R1/1091 ,  H04R5/023 ,  H04R2201/023

Abstract: A device for fixing ear-phones and/or mini-microphones, especially to items of clothing or equipment. The aim of the invention is to develop a secure, easy to handle, precisely positionable, economical, optional means of fixing even earphones and/or mini-microphones whose structural shapes are years old. The fixing means should neither increase the transport weight nor the construction volume of the earphones and/or mini-microphones, should be usable even in an adapted state in a appropriate position on the item of clothing and/or equipment, and should guarantee (with the exception of special structural shapes) overload protection with an emergency triggering function when there is a strong pull on the earphone and/or microphone cable. To this end, a permanent magnet, a magnet system or an adhesive system is provided at the designated fixing point for the earphones and/or mini-microphones outside or inside of the particular item of clothing and/or equipment.

Abstract translation: 用于固定耳机和/或迷你麦克风的设备，特别是用于衣服或设备的装置。 本发明的目的是开发一种安全，易于处理，精确定位，经济，可选的手段，固定甚至耳机和/或结构形状多年的迷你麦克风。 固定装置既不应增加运输重量，也不应增加耳机和/或迷你麦克风的结构体积，即使在衣服和/或设备的适当位置，即使在适应状态下也可以使用，并且应保证（与 特殊结构形状的例外）当耳机和/或麦克风电缆有强拉力时，具有紧急触发功能的过载保护。 为此，在特定服装和/或设备的外部或内部的耳机和/或微型麦克风的指定固定点处提供永磁体，磁体系统或粘合剂系统。

公开(公告)号：US20050201576A1

公开(公告)日：2005-09-15

申请号：US11070487

申请日：2005-03-02

Applicant: Donald Barker ,  Gregory Delory

Inventor： Donald Barker ,  Gregory Delory

IPC: H04B1/00 ,  H04R1/02 ,  H04R5/02

CPC classification number: H04B1/385 ,  H04R3/005 ,  H04R3/12 ,  H04R2201/023 ,  H04S2420/01

Abstract: Apparatus, systems and methods are provided for a planetary suit audio system that allows a suited occupant to acoustically interact, using three dimensional surround sound and directional accuracy, with and within the ambient surface environment. This is being developed directly for integration into future versions of a Martian surface suit. The hardware and apparatus incorporates a system that requires a low power suit interface, an intelligent digital signal processing (DSP) sound chip, appropriately integrated and tested sound processing Head-Related Transfer Function (HRTF) algorithms, integrated communications system circuitry, miniaturized electric eternal microphone arrays and speakers, and occupant used internal suit speakers or headsets. It has been found that the pressure at the Martian surface (equivalent to 99,000 feet in altitude on the Earth) supports the appropriate acoustical properties to allow for standard environmental auditory interaction. Exploration of the surface of Mars will require crews to routinely work within the confined spaces of environmental pressure suits during missions lasting as much a 500 days. The use of traditional suits means that operators have to adapt to an internal environment that limits the amount of direct sensory interaction with the external environment. Incorporating external audio capabilities has a major impact of providing the extravehicular activity (EVA) or surface operations crewmember with a second natural means of interacting with, and exploring their environment. This will also make the operating environment more tangible and comfortable for daily operations. Given this apparatus, crews will have the ability to judge actions, environmental conditions, and equipment operations based on auditory inputs, thus promoting increased operational safety and mission success.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于行星式衣服音频系统的装置，系统和方法，其允许适合的乘客在环境表面环境中和在环境表面环境内使用三维环绕声和方向精度进行声学相互作用。 这是直接开发，用于集成到火星表面套装的未来版本中。 硬件和设备结合了一个需要低功耗西装接口的系统，智能数字信号处理（DSP）声音芯片，适当集成和测试的声音处理头相关传输功能（HRTF）算法，集成通信系统电路，小型电动永恒 麦克风阵列和扬声器，乘员使用内置西装扬声器或耳机。 已经发现，火星表面的压力（相当于地球高度为99000英尺）支持适当的声学特性以允许标准的环境听觉相互作用。 探索火星表面将要求船员在任务期限内持续多达500天的时间内，在环境压力诉讼的密闭空间内定期工作。 使用传统诉讼意味着运营商必须适应内部环境，限制与外部环境的直接感觉交互的数量。 结合外部音频功能对提供舱外活动（EVA）或表面操作机组成员具有与其环境相互作用和探索其自然手段的第二种自然方式的重大影响。 这也将使日常运营的操作环境更加实际和舒适。 鉴于此设备，机组人员将有能力根据听觉输入来判断行动，环境条件和设备操作，从而促进操作安全性和任务成功。

公开(公告)号：US20050135633A1

公开(公告)日：2005-06-23

申请号：US10850658

申请日：2004-05-21

Applicant: George Denmark

Inventor： George Denmark

IPC: H04B3/00 ,  H04R1/02

CPC classification number: H04R1/02 ,  H04R2201/023 ,  H04R2499/15

Abstract: An audio capture and transmission system for use during aquatic activity includes means for capturing sound associated with an aquatic activity. The system also includes a harness for securing the system to a user. The harness houses the capturing means and includes means for protecting the capturing means from the aquatic environment. Means for transmitting a signal representative of the captured sound is connected to the capturing means. The transmitted signal is able to be received and combined with a corresponding video signal.

Abstract translation: 在水生活动中使用的音频捕获和传输系统包括用于捕获与水生活动相关联的声音的装置。 该系统还包括用于将系统固定到用户的线束。 该线束包含捕获装置，并且包括用于保护捕获装置免受水生环境的装置。 用于发送表示所捕获的声音的信号的装置连接到捕获装置。 发送的信号能够被接收并与相应的视频信号组合。

公开(公告)号：US20050036643A1

公开(公告)日：2005-02-17

申请号：US10638553

申请日：2003-08-12

Applicant: Brian Le Gette ,  David Reeb ,  Alan Tipp

Inventor： Brian Le Gette ,  David Reeb ,  Alan Tipp

IPC: H04R1/10 ,  H04R5/033 ,  H04R25/00

CPC classification number: H04R1/1091 ,  H04R1/06 ,  H04R1/1008 ,  H04R1/1033 ,  H04R1/1066 ,  H04R5/0335 ,  H04R2201/023

Abstract: A frame has an interior side and an exterior side. The frame is configured to extend around the back of a user's head. A first membrane is coupled to at least a portion of the interior side of the frame. In one embodiment, a second membrane is coupled to the first membrane. The first membrane and the second membrane define a receptacle and an opening that communicates with the receptacle. In one embodiment, a speaker is disposed in the receptacle. A first electrical wire has a first end electrically coupled to the speaker and a second end including a connector. The connector can be disposed proximate to the opening of the receptacle. The connector is configured to be electrically coupled to a second electrical wire.

Abstract translation: 框架具有内侧和外侧。 框架被配置为围绕使用者头部的后部延伸。 第一膜连接到框架的内侧的至少一部分。 在一个实施例中，第二膜耦合到第一膜。 第一膜和第二膜限定了与容器连通的容器和开口。 在一个实施例中，扬声器设置在插座中。 第一电线具有电耦合到扬声器的第一端和包括连接器的第二端。 连接器可以布置成靠近容器的开口。 连接器被配置为电耦合到第二电线。

公开(公告)号：US20050008183A1

公开(公告)日：2005-01-13

申请号：US10846203

申请日：2004-05-14

Applicant: Greg Skillicorn

Inventor： Greg Skillicorn

IPC: A62B18/08 ,  H04R1/08 ,  H04R9/08 ,  H04R11/04

CPC classification number: H04R1/08 ,  A62B18/08 ,  H04R2201/023

Abstract: An adapter assembly for releasably supporting lapel mic on a mask includes a mask adapter for mounting on the mask, and a lapel adapter for mounting on the lapel mic. The lapel adapter is releasably connectable with the mask adapter to support the lapel mic on the mask. The adapter assembly has a sound opening that enables sound to pass from a voice emitter of the mask to the microphone of the lapel mic. The lapel connector of the lapel mic is accessible through the adapter assembly when the adapter assembly is connected with the lapel mic. The invention also relates to a method comprising the steps of attaching a lapel adapter to a lapel mic, attaching a mask adapter to a mask, and connecting the lapel mic to the mask.

Abstract translation: 用于可释放地支撑面罩上的翻领麦克风的适配器组件包括用于安装在面罩上的掩模适配器和用于安装在翻盖麦克风上的翻领适配器。 翻领适配器可释放地与面罩适配器连接，以在面罩上支撑翻领麦克风。 适配器组件具有能够使声音从面罩的语音发射器传递到翻领麦克风的麦克风的声音开口。 当适配器组件与翻领麦克风连接时，翻领麦克风的翻领连接器可通过适配器组件接近。 本发明还涉及一种方法，其包括将翻领适配器附接到翻领麦克风，将掩模适配器附接到面罩，以及将翻领麦克风连接到面具的步骤。

公开(公告)号：US20040208333A1

公开(公告)日：2004-10-21

申请号：US10826527

申请日：2004-04-15

Inventor： Kwok Wai Cheung ,  Peter P. Tong ,  C. Douglass Thomas

IPC: H04R001/02 ,  H04R009/06

CPC classification number: H04S1/00 ,  H04H20/61 ,  H04H20/72 ,  H04M1/0214 ,  H04M1/03 ,  H04M1/19 ,  H04M1/605 ,  H04M1/6091 ,  H04R1/403 ,  H04R25/405 ,  H04R25/554 ,  H04R27/00 ,  H04R2201/023 ,  H04R2201/401 ,  H04R2217/03 ,  H04R2225/55 ,  H04S3/00

Abstract: A hearing enhancement system that enhances a user's hearing based on a directional speaker is disclosed. In one embodiment, the system can include an interface unit that has a directional speaker and a microphone. The microphone captures input audio signals that are transformed into ultrasonic signals. The speaker transmits the ultrasonic signals, which are transformed into output audio signals by interaction with air. At least a portion of the output audio signals are modified to enhance the hearing of the user. Based on the system, the user's ear remains free from any inserted objects and thus is free from annoying occlusion effects. Compared to existing hearing aids, the system is relatively inexpensive. In another embodiment, the system can also be used as a phone. In yet another embodiment, the system can also access audio signals from other portable or non-portable instruments, wired or wirelessly, such as from home entertainment units, phones, microphones at a conference or speakers at a movie theater.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种增强基于定向扬声器的用户听力的听觉增强系统。 在一个实施例中，系统可以包括具有定向扬声器和麦克风的接口单元。 麦克风捕获转换成超声波信号的输入音频信号。 扬声器通过与空气相互作用发送超声波信号，并将其转换为输出音频信号。 输出音频信号的至少一部分被修改以增强用户的听觉。 基于该系统，用户的耳朵没有任何插入的物体，因此没有烦人的遮挡效应。 与现有助听器相比，该系统相对便宜。 在另一个实施例中，系统也可以用作电话。 在另一个实施例中，系统还可以从有线或无线的其他便携式或非便携式仪器（例如来自家庭娱乐单元，电话，会议中的麦克风或电影院的扬声器）存取音频信号。