37th week of 2014 patent applcation highlights part 43 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20140254760 | RADIOGRAPHIC IMAGING CONTROL APPARATUS, RADIOGRAPHIC IMAGING APPARATUS, RADIOGRAPHIC IMAGING SYSTEM, METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE SAME, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM RELATING TO THE CONTROL METHOD - A radiographic imaging control apparatus includes a control unit, a setting unit, and an obtaining unit. The control unit performs a first control to cause a radiation sensor to transit into a state where electric charges can be stored if it is determined that a predetermined standby time elapses and performs a second control to cause the radiation sensor to transit into the state where electric charges can be stored in response to a signal received from a detection unit configured to detect start of a generation of radioactive rays. The setting unit designates either the first control or the second control as a control to be performed. The obtaining unit acquires radiation image data from the radiation sensor. | 2014-09-11 |
20140254761 | REAL-TIME X-RAY MONITORING - A medical imaging system has a radiation source, a radiation sensor, a data-collection unit, and an imaging system. The radiation source has an opening to direct a collimated radiation beam in a direction towards a patient. The radiation sensor is disposed proximate the opening and within the collimated radiation beam to measure a fluence of the collimated radiation beam. The data-collection unit is disposed to collect radiation from the collimated beam after interaction with the patient. The imaging system is in communication with the data-collection unit and configured to generate an image of a portion of the patient from the collected radiation. | 2014-09-11 |
20140254762 | DYNAMIC RADIOGRAPHIC IMAGING SYSTEM - A dynamic radiographic imaging system includes a detecting section that detects periodic changes of a predetermined site of a subject; a recommended imaging (start) timing specifying section that specifies a recommended imaging start timing based on the detection result; a notifying section that makes a notification to a photographer in multiple stages as the recommended imaging start timing approaches; an operation unit that receives an instruction input from the photographer to start radiation imaging of the subject; and an image capturing control section that controls the radiation imaging in response to the instruction input by the operation unit. The dynamic radiographic imaging thus can be performed at an appropriate imaging timing without depending on the level of skill of the photographer for the body site that periodically changes such as the heart. | 2014-09-11 |
20140254763 | X-RAY DIFFRACTION METHOD OF MAPPING GRAIN STRUCTURES IN A CRYSTALLINE MATERIAL SAMPLE, AND AN X-RAY DIFFRACTION APPARATUS - An X-ray diffraction method of mapping grain structures in a polycrystalline material sample, where an X-ray detector detects substantially line-shaped segments from beams diffracted from at least some of the grains. A processing device analyses values received from the X-ray detector and identifies at least the position and the length of the line-shaped segments. The line-shaped segments are paired as originating from diffractions from the same grain and the positions of the paired line-shaped segments are used in determining the crystallographic grain position of this grain within in the polycrystalline material sample. The length of the paired line-shaped segments is used in determining a width of this grain. | 2014-09-11 |
20140254764 | X-Ray Backscatter Imaging of an Object Embedded in a Highly Scattering Medium - An apparatus and associated method for obtaining a three-dimensional representation of a target object within a fluid-carrying conduit, such as a hydrocarbon exploration or production well, using high energy photons is provided. The representation is essentially a three-dimensional image that achieves visualization of the shape of the target object despite the intervening opaque fluids located between the imaging tool and the object. In one specific though non-limiting embodiment, a narrow, pencil-shaped beam of radiation is scanned in coordination with a similarly narrow detector field-of-view in order to sample the radiation-scattering properties of only a small volume of material at any given time. The result is a clearer to visualization with a greater viewing depth. | 2014-09-11 |
20140254765 | DISPLAY CONTROL APPARATUS, DISPLAY CONTROL METHOD, AND COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM STORING PROGRAM - A display control apparatus includes a display control unit configured to display first image data and second image data in different display modes on a display unit. The first image data is generated by detecting, with use of a radiation detection unit, radiation that has transmitted through a subject, and the second image data is generated by subjecting the first image data to predetermined image processing. | 2014-09-11 |
20140254766 | METHOD AND ARRANGEMENT FOR GENERATING A JET OF FLUID, METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR TRANSFORMING THE JET INTO A PLASMA, AND USES OF SAID SYSTEM - A method and apparatus for generating a pulsed jet of fluid, and transforming the jet into a plasma. The method includes using a high-pressure rapid solenoid valve, and a pipe mounted on an outlet opening of the solenoid valve to produce a pulsed fluid jet which is sub-millimetric in size, and the atomic density of which is more than 10 | 2014-09-11 |
20140254767 | CATHODE ASSEMBLY FOR A LONG THROW LENGTH X-RAY TUBE - Cathode assembly for a long throw length x-ray tube. In one example embodiment, a cathode assembly for an x-ray tube includes an electron emitter, an acceleration region, and a drift region. The electron emitter includes a curved emitting surface configured to emit an electron beam having a y-dimension that is greater than an x-dimension at the electron emitter. The acceleration region is defined adjacent to the electron emitter. The acceleration region is configured such that when the electron beam propagates within the acceleration region, the electron beam accelerates in a z-direction substantially normal to a midpoint of the curved emitting surface. The drift region is defined between the acceleration region and an anode. The drift region is configured such that the combined lengths of the drift region and the acceleration region are sufficient for the y-dimension to be less than the x-dimension at the anode. | 2014-09-11 |
20140254768 | MULTI-LEAF COLLIMATORS - The leaves of a multi-leaf collimator can be driven more easily and hence more quickly if they are supported on a ball-race instead of in a sliding groove. A recirculating path is preferred, in which the rolling elements of the ball-race support the leaf over part of their path and then return to a start of the path. In addition, the rolling elements could be driven by a drive screw in order to drive the leaf. | 2014-09-11 |
20140254769 | MODALITY WITH MULTICOMPUTER SYSTEM AND POWERING SEQUENCE THEREFOR - An imaging modality includes a first computer, a second computer, a computer select circuit connected to a manually operable switch and configured to allow an operator to select whether to operate the first computer or the second computer by manually operating the manually operable switch, a single power supply unit configured to supply operating power to the first computer and the second computer; and a power control circuit connected to a power input of the first computer and connected to a power input of the second computer. The power control circuit outputs a trigger signal to activate or deactivate flow of power supply to the second computer in response to first computer receiving a turn ON or turn OFF input. | 2014-09-11 |
20140254770 | X-Ray Computed Tomography Device Calibration and Verification Apparatus - An apparatus for calibrating an x-ray computed tomography device has a plurality of objects formed from a material that is visible to x-rays, and a base at least in part fixedly supporting the plurality of objects so that each of the plurality of objects contacts at least one of the other objects. Each one of the plurality of objects: 1) is configured to receive x-rays without changing shape, 2) has substantially the same shape and size as the other objects, 3) has an attenuation value to x-rays (“object attenuation value”), and 4) is symmetrically shaped relative to its center point. Like the objects, the base also has an attenuation value to x-rays (the “base attenuation value”). The object attenuation value is greater than the base attenuation . Each of the plurality of objects is kinematically locked in place on the base. | 2014-09-11 |
20140254771 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CHARACTERIZING TRANSMISSION LINES USING BROADBAND SIGNALS IN A MULTI-CARRIER DSL ENVIRONMENT - Using DSL modems as data collectors, the modems processes the data to, for example, allow easier interpretation of the line characteristics. In particular, the modems postprocess the data including calibration, filter compensation, determination of the SNR medley from the bits and gains tables and rate conversion. The interpretation process uses the postprocessed data and determines loop characterization, interferer detection, a data reduction estimation and a data rate estimation. The outputs of these determinations least allow for the characterization of the line conditions between the two modems. | 2014-09-11 |
20140254772 | UNUSUAL EVENT DETECTION IN A TELECOMMUNICATIONS NETWORK - Measures for detecting unusual communication session events in a telecommunications network. A Markov model for events occurring in communication sessions conducted in the network is maintained. The maintaining includes assigning a probability of occurrence metric to a plurality of event sequences in the conducted communication sessions. In response to a given sequence of communication session events being assigned a probability of occurrence metric which exceeds a predetermined threshold, an unusual communication session event alert in association with the given sequence is triggered. | 2014-09-11 |
20140254773 | EMERGENCY CALLING TECHNIQUES - Embodiments of the invention provide systems and methods for handling emergency calls. According to one embodiment, handling an emergency call can comprise receiving an emergency call from a calling number, determining whether the calling number has been ported from an original geographic location to a new geographic location, determining a spatial location for the calling number based at least in part on whether the calling number has been ported, identifying a public safety system for handling the emergency call based on the determined spatial location for the calling number, and routing the emergency call to the identified public safety system. Identifying the public safety system for handling the emergency call can comprise using a point-in-polygon check of the determined spatial location for the calling number against known spatial boundaries for a plurality of public safety systems. | 2014-09-11 |
20140254774 | System And Method For Generating And Facilitating Comment On Audio Content - A computer-implemented system and method for generating audio content using a telephony system. The method includes receiving a telephone call initiation request through a computer implemented graphical interface, initiating a telephone call to a selected telephone number, recording at least a portion of the telephone call to generate audio content, and posting the generated audio content on the computer implemented graphical interface to allow one or more users to access the generated audio content. | 2014-09-11 |
20140254775 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ASSISTING AGENTS OF A CONTACT CENTER - An agent assisting system for providing assistance to agents of contact center during calls is provided. The agent assisting system includes a monitoring module configured to monitor parameters of a call coming to the contact center. The agent assisting system further includes a sentiment detector module configured to detect sentiments of a user during the call. The agent assisting system further includes a pattern matching module configured to determine a script for an agent handling the call, based on the parameters of the call and the sentiments of the user during the call, wherein the script providing instructions to the agent to improve handling of the call. The agent assisting system further includes a script publishing module configured to publish the script to the agent handling the call. | 2014-09-11 |
20140254776 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANAGING A CONTACT CENTER - A service level controlling system for a contact center is provided. The service level controlling system includes a monitoring module for monitoring predetermined operation statistics, such as call traffic, in the contact center. The service level controlling system further includes a publishing module for publishing pre-configured solutions to each of agents in the contact center based upon at least one of the monitored predetermined operation statistics falling outside a predetermined range. The service level controlling system further includes a controlling module for automatically bringing the at least one of the monitored predetermined operation statistics within the predetermined range based upon execution of the pre-configured solutions selected by the agents. | 2014-09-11 |
20140254777 | System and Method for Multi-Modal Audio Mining of Telephone Conversations - A system and method for the automated monitoring of inmate telephone calls as well as multi-modal search, retrieval and playback capabilities for said calls. A general term for such capabilities is multi-modal audio mining. The invention is designed to provide an efficient means for organizations such as correctional facilities to identify and monitor the contents of telephone conversations and to provide evidence of possible inappropriate conduct and/or criminal activity of inmates by analyzing monitored telephone conversations for events, including, but not limited to, the addition of third parties, the discussion of particular topics, and the mention of certain entities. | 2014-09-11 |
20140254778 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IDENTIFYING A CALLER - Systems and methods for authenticating callers are disclosed that may obtain identifying data and a voice print, and compare the voice print to one or more stored voice prints. Further, one or more initial scores may be calculated based on the data and the comparison, and a confidence interval score may also be calculated. The systems and methods may determine whether to authenticate based on the one or more initial scores and the confidence interval score. | 2014-09-11 |
20140254779 | Integrated CMOS Multi-mode Drivers - A multi-mode line driver circuit designed to be fabricated in a CMOS process and capable of supporting a plurality of operating modes corresponding, for example, to different profiles of communication standards such as xDSL standards. The line driver circuit incorporates integrated mode switches with a two-stage amplifier architecture to relax amplifier requirements by distributing the signal gain into two amplifier stages. Reconfigurable feedback loops are provided to permit design optimization for particular modes of operation (e.g., ADSL and VDSL compliant modes). In one embodiment implemented as a Class-H amplifier, lift amplifier(s) are provided between a first amplifier stage and a second amplifier stage for controlling voltage supply levels of the second amplifier stage. The lift amplifiers may be enabled by voltage threshold detection circuitry that monitors either the input or the output signals of the first amplifier stage depending on the operable transmission mode. | 2014-09-11 |
20140254780 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR INTEGRATING A PBX-EQUIPPED CLIENT AND AN ON-DEMAND DATABASE SERVICE - In accordance with embodiments, there are provided mechanisms and methods for integrating a private branch exchange (PBX)-equipped client and an on-demand database service. These mechanisms and methods for integrating a PBX-equipped client and an on-demand database service can enable embodiments with additional infrastructure at the client that is better equipped to leverage the on-demand database service. The ability of embodiments to provide such client side infrastructure can enable additional enhanced services in conjunction with telephone calls, etc. | 2014-09-11 |
20140254781 | SMARTER TELEPHONY & E-MAIL PROTOCOLS - An apparatus for filtering telephone calls includes a fee module, an exemption list module, a call module, a matching module, and a fee waiver module. The fee module charges a fee to a caller for an incoming call made by the caller to a user. The fee is specific to the incoming call. The exemption list module maintains an exemption list, which includes callers exempt from the fee, and their information. This information identifies an exempted caller when the call module receives an incoming call. The matching module determines if information associated with the incoming call matches an exempt caller's information on the exemption list. The fee waiver module exempts the incoming call from the fee when the matching module determines that the caller's information matches the information on the exemption list. The fee module charges the fee for incoming calls not exempted from the fee. | 2014-09-11 |
20140254782 | Enhanced Call Return in a Communications Network - Methods for enabling enhanced call return in a communications network is disclosed. In some embodiments, the method includes receiving an incoming telephone call from a caller, wherein the incoming telephone call identifies a subscriber as a callee thereof; capturing caller-specific information for the caller, wherein the caller-specific information includes at least one of the name of the caller and the telephone number of the caller; and storing the caller-specific information into an intelligent peripheral (IP) within the network. Some embodiments of the methods include allowing the subscriber to access the caller-specific information stored in the IP. In some embodiments, the subscriber subscribes to an enhanced call return (ECR) feature as part of a service plan. The ECR feature allows the subscriber to access caller-specific information for a predetermined number of past callers and also to return calls from those past callers. | 2014-09-11 |
20140254783 | HOME GATEWAY TERMINAL SYSTEM - A method of accessing a dedicated phone or Internet service at a remote location includes providing a system having a terminal, a phone, and a USB stick that is adapted to be used with a data-only communication device. The terminal has a phone jack that is coupled to a dedicated phone service line for use with the phone, a data jack that is coupled to a dedicated Internet service, and a connector that is adapted to receive a cable that is connected to a satellite dish for uplink and downlink communication with an orbiting satellite. Each of the phone and the USB stick are provided with an identification footprint that is unique to the terminal. The terminal is positioned at a first location. When the phone and/or the USB stick are moved to a remote location, voice and data signals corresponding to the dedicated phone service line and the dedicated Internet service can be communicated from the terminal to the phone and/or USB stick at the remote location via an antenna and the orbiting satellite. | 2014-09-11 |
20140254784 | TERMINAL EQUIPMENT FOR PROVIDING AN ADDITIONAL CALL PROCESSING SERVICE, AND METHOD FOR OPERATING SAME - Disclosed are a call processing supplementary service providing terminal device and an operation method thereof. The device includes: terminal operator configured to detect current state of the terminal device and provide an event signal corresponding to the detected current state; and a service provider configured to, when at least one of a voice call origination attempt state and a voice call end state is detected through the event signal, provide pre-registered additional content corresponding to the voice call. Accordingly, a call supplementary service can be conveniently provided without intervention of a communication service provider. | 2014-09-11 |
20140254785 | DYNAMIC DEVICE PAIRING WITH CONTROL SESSION ESTABLISHMENT - A communication system, method, and components are described. Specifically, a communication method is disclosed which enables a media device and control device to be dynamically paired to one another and a control link call to be established between the media device and the control device. The control link call can be utilized to permit the media device to be controlled by the control device while the media device exchanges media with a communication device operated by another user. | 2014-09-11 |
20140254786 | REPORTING ON CALL CENTER DATA ACROSS MULTIPLE CONCURRENT ACTIVITY SOURCES - Aspects are directed towards methods including creating multiple states from at least two call center data sources; and combining at least two of the multiple states to obtain a data model, where the data model comprises an attribute related to the call center, and methods including collecting a set of call data from multiple sources, where the multiple sources comprise a management module source and at least one source not controlled by the management module, and analyzing the set of call data. | 2014-09-11 |
20140254787 | ENHANCED QUALITY MONITORING - A system for enhanced quality monitoring, comprising a call record server operating on a network-connected computing device, a quality monitoring analysis server operating on a network-connected computing device that receives and analyzes call records from the call record server, a quality monitoring database that stores analysis results, and a monitoring station operating on a network-connected computing device that allows a human user to monitor call records, and a method for enhancing quality monitoring. | 2014-09-11 |
20140254788 | COMMUNICATION BETWEEN A MOBILE DEVICE AND A CALL CENTER - According to certain embodiments of the disclosure, a processor determines whether an application is launched on a mobile device. The application is stored locally on the mobile device. When the application is launched on the mobile device, a unique identifier associated with a session of the application launched on the mobile device is generated. User interactions with the application are captured during the session and associated with the unique identifier. | 2014-09-11 |
20140254789 | CUSTOMER-ENABLED EVALUATION AND CONTROL OF COMMUNICATION CENTER AGENT CONTACT - A communication center has agents operating at workstations and enabled to interact with customers, a router for routing incoming transactions from customers to agents, and routing rule sets associated with specific customers. Individual ones of the rule sets include one or more contact constraints set by the customer associated with the rule set. | 2014-09-11 |
20140254790 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SELECTING AGENT IN A CONTACT CENTER FOR IMPROVED CALL ROUTING - An agent selection system for selecting agents during call routing in a contact center is provided. The agent selection system includes a data mining module to mine agent related data from preconfigured resources e.g., social networking sites. The agent selection system further includes a profile module to build one or more agent profile based on the mined agent related data. The agent selection system further includes a mapping module configured to map a customer profile in a customer work request with the one or more agent profile. The agent selection system further includes a selection module to select an agent for handling the customer work request based on mapping between the customer profile and the one or more agent profile. | 2014-09-11 |
20140254791 | Control and Management of Power Saving Link States in Vectored TDD Transmission Systems - An apparatus comprising a first transceiver unit (TU) for coupling to a first subscriber line, at least one next TU for coupling to at least one next subscriber line, and a processor coupled to the first TU and the at least one next TU, wherein the processor is configured to determine a link state in which data transmission is disabled for the duration of one or more symbols in a superframe, instruct the first TU to operate in the determined link state, and coordinate data transmission by the first TU and the at least one next TU to avoid an increase of crosstalk from the first line to the at least one next subscriber line due to the first TU operating in the determined link state. | 2014-09-11 |
20140254792 | Masked Nonlinear Feedback Shift Register - An NLFSR of length k, configured to output a sequence of masked values x | 2014-09-11 |
20140254793 | SHANNON SECURITY DOUBLE SYMMETRICAL CRYPTOGRAM METHOD BY CODING INFORMATION FOR TELEMATIC AND ELECTRONIC TRANSMISSION - An invention in the field of information society for making data and information inaccessible to unauthorized persons in order to protect the privacy of data and information during electronic transmission using a cryptographic method for reliable, fast and secure encryption widely used in industry (private and public telecommunications sectors, computing, national defense, computer programs, electronic payment transactions and banking operations, cryptography of musical and audiovisual works and digital signatures and certificates) by means of the use of the following technical means in sequential and successive order: 1. an alphanumeric matrix, 2. a numerical remainder base matrix, 3. an equivalence key, 4. an equivalence table, 5. a reduced remainder or template cryptogram, 6. a protocol key, 7. a coding algorithm, 8. a final remainder cryptogram and 9. a decoding algorithm. | 2014-09-11 |
20140254794 | SESSION KEY GENERATION AND DISTRIBUTION WITH MULTIPLE SECURITY ASSOCIATIONS PER PROTOCOL INSTANCE - A single instance of a session key generation protocol is executed in a manner that generates a plurality of security associations between user equipment and a first network element of a communication system. In one aspect, a first one of the security associations is utilized to secure data sent between the user equipment and the first network element in an ongoing communication. In conjunction with a handoff of the ongoing communication from the first network element to a second network element of the communication system, another one of the security associations is selected, and the other selected security association is utilized to secure data sent between the user equipment and the second network element in the ongoing communication. The security associations may comprise respective sets of session keys derived from a single pairwise master key. | 2014-09-11 |
20140254795 | RIGHTS MANAGEMENT IN A DISTRIBUTED SCAN SYSTEM - Approaches are provided for processing scan data based on a scan process definition (SPD) that defines a set of instructions for acquiring image data based on one or more printed documents. An SPD may include extension data that is used to store additional data in association with the scan data. An SPD may include rights management data that is used to provide security to the scan data that is generated based on the SPD. An SPD may be used as a print process definition for dictating how print operations are to be performed. An SPD may be associated with data that identifies one or more scan devices that are prohibited from using the SPD. An SPD may be associated with access delegation data that indicates one or more users who have been delegated access to the SPD. | 2014-09-11 |
20140254796 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR GENERATING AND/OR PROCESSING 2D BARCODE - A computer-complemented method for generating a 2D barcode, including retrieving a predetermined private key, a predetermined digital signature method and an issuer identity of a 2D barcode; generating a signature for at least one data with the retrieved private key in accordance with the retrieved digital signature method; inserting the at least one printable data together with the generated signature and the retrieved issuer identity into a self-contained data unit; and creating a barcode image containing the self-contained data unit. | 2014-09-11 |
20140254797 | Method and filter for erasing hidden data - The application refers to a method and a filter of hidden data characterized by the fact that in order to eliminate the hidden data, the data signal is subject to operation of the degradation in a degradation function module. | 2014-09-11 |
20140254798 | ARCHITECTURE FOR RECONFIGURABLE QUANTUM KEY DISTRIBUTION NETWORKS BASED ON ENTANGLED PHOTONS DIRECTED BY A WAVELENGTH SELECTIVE SWITCH - A system and method for securing communications between a plurality of users communicating over an optical network. The system utilizes a fixed or tunable source optical generator to generate entangled photon pairs, distribute the photons and establish a key exchange between users. The distribution of entangled photon pairs is implemented via at least one wavelength selective switch. | 2014-09-11 |
20140254799 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SECURE HIGH-SPEED LINK MAINTENANCE VIA NFC - Systems, methods, and devices for communicating with a second apparatus in a wireless communications network are described herein. In some aspects, a first wireless communication unit is configured to communicate with the second apparatus via a first wireless protocol. The first wireless communication unit may transmit a first message to the second apparatus. A second wireless communication unit is configured to communicate with the second apparatus over a communication link via a second wireless protocol. The second wireless communication unit may be further configured to disconnect the communication link if the first wireless communication unit does not receive a second message from the second apparatus within a predetermined amount of time after transmission of the first message. | 2014-09-11 |
20140254800 | High-Security Outdoor Wireless Communications Bridge - An appliance for transmitting and receiving encrypted wireless network signals, preferably, in a 900 MHz band, includes a radio frequency module, coupled to a cryptographic module, which, in turn is coupled to an Ethernet interface module and a power-over-Ethernet splitter. The components are affixed to a thermally conductive substrate that is mounted to the floor of a chamber defined by a thermally conductive housing. | 2014-09-11 |
20140254801 | DOWN-MIXING COMPENSATION FOR AUDIO WATERMARKING - Example methods, apparatus, systems and articles of manufacture to implement down-mixing compensation for audio watermarking are disclosed. Example methods disclosed herein to compensate for audio channel down-mixing when embedding watermarks in a multichannel audio signal include obtaining a watermark to be embedded in respective ones of a plurality of audio channels of the multichannel audio signal. Such example methods also include embedding the watermark in a first one of the plurality of audio channels based on a compensation factor that is to reduce perceptibility of the watermark when the first one of the plurality of audio channels is down-mixed with a second one of the plurality of audio channels after the watermark has been applied to the first and second ones of the plurality of audio channels. | 2014-09-11 |
20140254802 | INFORMATION TERMINAL DEVICE, SOUND CONTROL METHOD AND PROGRAM - An information terminal device, a sound control method and a program, which enable a good stereo surround effect suitable for a screen display to be obtained even with a miniature speaker. A controller ( | 2014-09-11 |
20140254803 | RFID TRANSCEIVER FOR REMOTE CONTROL - A transceiver for remote control, the transceiver includes an amplifier configured to receive an audio signal from a first electronic device and amplify the audio signal; a transmission module electrically connected to the amplifier to receive the amplified audio signal and generating a first carrier signal; a power supply connected to the transmission module; and a receiver module connected to the first electronic device and the power supply, wherein the amplified audio signal is configured to modulate the first carrier signal generated by the transmission module, and the audio signal is one of a left channel audio signal and a right channel audio signal from the first electronic device. | 2014-09-11 |
20140254804 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROTECTING A SPEAKER - In accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure, systems and methods may include a controller configured to be coupled to an audio speaker, wherein the controller receives one or more signals indicative of one or more operating characteristics of the audio speaker and compares the one or more operating characteristics to one or more speaker protection thresholds, and based on the comparison, processes an audio input signal to generate an audio output signal communicated from the controller to the audio speaker, further wherein the one or more speaker protection thresholds are based on offline reliability testing of one or more audio speakers similar to the audio speaker and the controller generates one or more modeled parameters for the audio speaker and modifies the one or more speaker protection thresholds based on the one or more modeled parameters. | 2014-09-11 |
20140254805 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROTECTING A SPEAKER - In accordance with these and other embodiments of the present disclosure, systems and methods may include a controller configured to be coupled to an audio speaker, wherein the controller receives an audio input signal, and based on a displacement transfer function associated with the audio speaker, processes the audio input signal to generate an output audio signal communicated to the audio speaker, wherein the displacement transfer function correlates an amplitude and a frequency of the audio input signal to an expected displacement of the audio speaker in response to the amplitude and the frequency of the audio input signal. | 2014-09-11 |
20140254806 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INTERACTIVE BROADCAST CONTENT - Devices and methods for scoring viewer's interactions with content broadcast on a presentation device by processing at least one audio signal received by a microphone proximate the viewer and the presentation device, to generate at least one audio signature, which is compared to at least two different reference audio signatures. | 2014-09-11 |
20140254807 | SIGNATURE MATCHING OF CORRUPTED AUDIO SIGNAL - Devices and methods that match audio signatures to programming content stored in a remote database. | 2014-09-11 |
20140254808 | MEDICAL FEEDBACK SYSTEM BASED ON SOUND ANALYSIS IN A MEDICAL ENVIRONMENT - The present invention relates to a medical feedback system ( | 2014-09-11 |
20140254809 | Audio Accessory Circuitry and Method Compatible With Both MSFT Mode and Digital Communication Mode - An audio accessory key detection system ( | 2014-09-11 |
20140254810 | MICROPHONE SYSTEM TO CONTROL INTERMODULATION PRODUCTS - In a particular embodiment, a system includes a controller configured to receive proximity data associated with a first device of a plurality of devices. The proximity data indicates a relative location of each of one or more devices of the plurality of devices with respect to the first device. The controller is further configured to determine an estimated intermodulation product. The estimated intermodulation product is calculated based on the proximity data. The controller is further configured to initiate transmission of one or more commands, based on the estimated intermodulation product, to at least one device of the plurality of devices. | 2014-09-11 |
20140254811 | SOUND REPRODUCTION DEVICE - Provided is a sound reproduction device including: a first loudspeaker having directionality utilizing a parametric effect; a second loudspeaker having directionality broader than that of the first loudspeaker; an orientation adjustment unit configured to change an orientation of the first loudspeaker; an information obtaining device configured to obtain positional information of a listener; and a drive controller electrically connected to the first loudspeaker, the second loudspeaker, the orientation adjustment unit, and the information obtaining device, and configured to control the orientation of the first loudspeaker based on the positional information of the listener. | 2014-09-11 |
20140254812 | METHOD AND APPARATUS TO EVALUATE AUDIO EQUIPMENT VIA FILTER BANKS FOR DYNAMIC DISTORTIONS AND OR DIFFERENTIAL PHASE AND FREQUENCY MODULATION EFFECTS - A testing method or apparatus utilizes filter banks to measure time varying or dynamic harmonic distortion or intermodulation distortion from a device. With a stairstep or arbitrary signal and filter banks, Nth order harmonic and or intermodulation distortion is measured via the filter banks at different offsets provided by an arbitrary low frequency signal. An amplifier with crossover distortion will show increased harmonic and or intermodulation distortion near the zero crossing while providing less distortion in other portions of the transfer curve of the amplifier. One or more distortion signals from the device (e.g., audio device) may be measured for a phase and or frequency modulation effect. | 2014-09-11 |
20140254813 | AUDIO PROCESSOR CIRCUITS FOR ACOUSTIC ECHO CANCELLATION AND METHOD THEREFOR - In one form, an audio processor circuit includes a first digital signal processing circuit, a second digital signal processing circuit, and an interleaver. The first digital signal processing circuit has an input for receiving a far-end audio signal, and an output. The second digital signal processing circuit has an input for receiving a digital near-end audio signal, and an output. The interleaver has a first input coupled to the output of the first digital signal processing circuit, a second input coupled to the output of the second digital signal processing circuit, and an output for alternatively providing signals received from the first and second inputs to the output. | 2014-09-11 |
20140254814 | Electronic Stethoscope - A portable ergonomic compact handheld stethoscope to aid in the listening of internal body sounds. | 2014-09-11 |
20140254815 | PEDESTRIAN ALERT SYSTEM FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE - A pedestrian alert system includes, a noise producing member having a primary acoustic output surface configured and disposed to direct noise from the noise producing member along a first axis, and at least one secondary acoustic output surface that allows noise to pass from the noise producing member along a second axis that is distinct from the first axis. An acoustic focusing member is provided about the noise producing member. The acoustic focusing member is configured and disposed to re-direct noise from the second axis toward the first axis. | 2014-09-11 |
20140254816 | CONTENT BASED NOISE SUPPRESSION - Apparatus and methods for audio noise attenuation are disclosed. An audio signal analyzer can determine whether an input audio signal received from a microphone device includes a noise signal having identifiable content. If there is a noise signal having identifiable content, a content source is accessed to obtain a copy of the noise signal. An audio canceller can generate a processed audio signal, having an attenuated noise signal, based on comparing the copy of the noise signal to the input audio signal. Additionally or alternatively, data may be communicated on a communication channel to a separate media device to receive at least a portion of the copy of the noise signal from the separate media device, or to receive content-identification data corresponding to the content source. | 2014-09-11 |
20140254817 | Orientation Free Handsfree Device - Methods, apparatuses, and computer program products are provided to indicate or automatically configure headphone channel orientation based on a physical orientation determination. An apparatus is provided that is configured to at least determine an orientation of the headphone device; analyze the determined orientation; and provide an indication of the determined orientation or adjust the output channel configuration of the apparatus for the headphone device. The apparatus may be further configured to determine the orientation of the headphone device based on at least one of: a head turn position; a direction of one or more audio signals; a direction of movement, wherein the movement is determined based on a determination of acceleration or trajectory of the headphone device; two or more compass data, wherein at least one compass is located in each of the apparatus and the headphone device; and a difference in characteristics of one or more audio signals. | 2014-09-11 |
20140254818 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AUTOMATICALLY SWITCHING OPERATIONAL MODES IN A BLUETOOTH EARPHONE - Disclosed is a system and method for automatically switching operational modes in a Bluetooth earphone. The system includes a first sensor, and a second sensor disposed within left speaker and right speaker of the earphone to detect an earphone in-use situation, and an earphone unused situation, a built-in Bluetooth chip electronically configured in the body of the earphone to receive an earphone in-use signal, and an earphone unused signal from the first sensor, and the second sensor, and an electrical switching circuit in communication with the Bluetooth chip to enable smooth transition of the earphone between a first operational mode, and a second operational mode, wherein, in the first operational mode, the earphone transmits and receives wireless Bluetooth signals to and from an external Bluetooth enabled communication device and plays audio signals, and in the second operational mode, the earphone plays no audio signals until the first sensor and the second sensor further detects the earphone in-use situation. | 2014-09-11 |
20140254819 | DEFORMABLE CONTROLLER FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A deformable controller for an electronic device, such as a portable electronic device, is disclosed. A user can interact with the controller to cause it to “deform” and thereby provide user input to control the electronic device. The controller can be malleable and symmetrical, and user interaction with the controller can be provided with substantially arbitrary orientation. In one embodiment, the controller is an in-line controller with a cable that couples to the electronic device. In one particular implementation, the portable electronic device can be a portable media player and the controller can remotely control media playback functions for the portable media player. | 2014-09-11 |
20140254820 | METHODS AND DEVICES TO GENERATE MULTIPLE-CHANNEL AUDIO RECORDINGS - Methods and devices to generate a multiple-channel audio recording are disclosed. An example method includes initiating a registration of a first device in response to determining that the first device is in a physical location of an event, sending first registration information to register the first device for the event, recording first audio via the first device, and sending the first audio for combination with second audio recorded via a second device. | 2014-09-11 |
20140254821 | WHEEL COVER - The present disclosure describes and teaches a wheel cover that is used to cover the disc portion of a vehicle wheel. The wheel cover has at least an inner plate and an outer shield, both of which are attached to the wheel disc by screwing bolts and bolt heads, ensuring secure attachment of the wheel cover. The inner plate and the outer shield are preferred to have gaps and openings that are overlapping with the wheel spoke gaps. Preferably, the wheel cover also includes a set of audio speakers that are positioned between the inner plate and the outer shield, or beneath the inner plate. In either case, the audio speakers are disposed within the gaps and openings of the wheel cover, allowing more satisfying sound effects. The outer shield may have a decorative side that has patterns, logos, or pictures printed or engraved thereon. | 2014-09-11 |
20140254822 | DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING AND CLEANING WIRED AUDIO HEADSETS - A device for controlling and cleaning wired audio headsets, each audio headset including a headband, two earphones and an electrical cable connected to the earphones and ending in a plug, the device includes:
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20140254823 | Distributed Automatic Level Control for a Microphone Array - A distributed automatic level control function is provided, in which information relating to a common automatic level control parameter is transmitted to each of a plurality of microphone devices, wherein the information transmitted to at least one microphone device is derived from an audio sample of at least one different microphone device. Each microphone device produces the common automatic level control parameter based on the information received by the microphone device and applies the common automatic level control parameter produced by the microphone device to a distributed automatic level controller of the microphone device. | 2014-09-11 |
20140254824 | MICROPHONE APPARATUS - A microphone array disposed on a two-piece computer is provided. The two-piece computer has a first piece with a keyboard disposed thereon and a second piece with a display screen disposed thereon. The microphone array has two microphones, which are both disposed on the first piece, wherein a connecting line of the two microphones is not vertical to a normal line of the display screen of the second piece. | 2014-09-11 |
20140254825 | FEEDBACK CANCELING SYSTEM AND METHOD - Reducing feedback in an input signal that contains a signal component based on an output signal from a proximate output. The input signal is separated into a plurality of frequency bands by band pass filters. The power of signal in each band is determined, and the band signal with the greatest power is selected. That band's signal is sampled at a sampling rate, and at regular intervals one of the samples is selected. Blind signal separation is used to estimate signal sources from the selected samples. The estimated signals are compared to the output signal, and the estimated signal most similar to the output signal is subtracted from the input signal. | 2014-09-11 |
20140254826 | VIRTUAL PRE-AMPLIFIER AND EFFECTS SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR CUSTOMIZING AND USING THE SAME IN LIVE PERFORMANCES - The technology in one embodiment includes an audio-processing unit, for processing an input audio signal using a pre-established audio feature. The unit includes a processor, an audio-device input in operative communication with the processor, and a system-user interface being in operative communication with the processor. The unit also includes a computer-readable medium being in operative communication with the processor and comprising a tone-manipulation component and computer-executable instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to perform various operations. The operations include presenting, using the system-user interface, a graphical-user-interface (GUI) display including an identifier associated with the tone-manipulation component, receiving, from the system-user interface, a user signal indicating a user selection of the tone-manipulation component from the GUI display, receiving the input audio signal from the audio-device input, and manipulating, using the tone-manipulation component, the input audio signal, yielding a manipulated signal. | 2014-09-11 |
20140254827 | Method and Circuitry for Processing Audio Signals - An audio signal processing method and circuitry that processes an input audio signal by filtering the input audio signal with a high pass filter to produce a filtered audio signal, which is input to a compressor. A first intermediate audio signal is produced based on the compressor output signal. The filtered audio signal is also input to a harmonics generator that produces harmonics of the filtered audio signal. A second intermediate audio signal is produced based on such harmonics. A third intermediate signal is produced based upon the input audio signal. An output audio signal is produced by combining the first intermediate audio signal, the second intermediate audio signal and the third intermediate audio signal. The compressor can be configured to reduce the dynamic range of components of the filtered audio signal that contribute to the first intermediate audio signal relative to the dynamic range of the harmonics that contribute to the second intermediate audio signal, thus enhancing the input audio signal. | 2014-09-11 |
20140254828 | System and Method for Personalization of an Audio Equalizer - The invention is directed to synthesizing a personalized audio equalization filter based on an individual's hearing profile when listening to audio signals using a preferred electronic means of transduction and production of the audio signals through headphones, earphones, or loudspeakers and is presented in two steps. In the first step, the deviation of the listener's hearing profile, when the preferred listening device is donned, is measured and recorded relative to predetermined equal-loudness contours (e.g., ISO standard equal-loudness contours). The hearing profile is used to compute an equalization filter such that when the audio signal to be reproduced is played through the filter, the equal-loudness contour for a specified phon level is restored. Thus, the invention compensates for deviations of the user's listening device, the user's own hearing profile from a standard hearing profile that represents natural hearing, and other factors. The equalization filter can be adapted to any phon level through adaptation of filter coefficients as a function of the volume of the listening level. | 2014-09-11 |
20140254829 | MULTIFUNCTIONAL LED DEVICE AND MULTIFUNCTIONAL LED WIRELESS CONFERENCE SYSTEM - Multifunctional LED devices and multifunctional LED wireless conference systems are provided. A multifunctional LED device includes LED light source assembly, LED drive and power supply unit, controller unit, audio power amplifier unit, microphone module, wireless transceiver module, speaker unit, and/or audio codec unit. The wireless transceiver module is configured to communicate with each of a smart terminal and a second multifunctional LED device. A multifunctional LED wireless conference system includes at least two multifunctional LED devices and at least one smart terminal to read status of and to remotely control the at least two multifunctional LED devices. The smart terminal communicates with outside terminal(s) to send audio signals from the outside terminal(s) to the multifunctional LED device(s) for broadcasting. Meanwhile, the multifunctional LED devices collect ambient sound and send the ambient sound to the outside terminals via the smart terminal so that wireless conference function can be achieved. | 2014-09-11 |
20140254830 | ALTERING AUDIO SIGNALS - A system of altering an audio signal presented to a user may include an input configured to receive data indicating a status of an environment outside of an audio device, where the audio device is configured to present an audio signal to a user. The system may also include a detection unit configured to detect a condition based on the received data and an audio altering unit configured to direct altering of the audio signal presented to the user based on the detection of the condition. | 2014-09-11 |
20140254831 | Adaptive Music Playback System - An adaptive music playback system is disclosed. The system includes a composition system that receives information corresponding to user activity levels. The composition system modifies the composition of a song in response to changes in user activity. The modifications are made according to a set of composition rules to facilitate smooth musical transitions. | 2014-09-11 |
20140254832 | VOLUME ADJUSTING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A volume adjusting system, a volume adjusting method adapted for a mobile phone, and a computer-readable storage medium encoded with a computer program are disclosed. The mobile phone comprises a speaker and stores an optimal hearing volume and a volume range. The method includes steps: detecting a volume of a telephone voice of a caller when the mobile phone establishes a call communication link with the caller, determining whether or not the volume is within the volume range for optimal hearing, adjusting the volume to the optimal hearing volume when the volume is not within the volume range, and controlling the speaker to output the optimal hearing volume. Therefore, when the mobile phone makes a call, even though the volume of the caller is low or high, the system adjusts the volume to the optimal hearing volume, and it is comfortable for the user of the mobile phone. | 2014-09-11 |
20140254833 | PORTABLE ISOLATION CABINET - A portable isolation cabinet includes a body with a sidewall, a floor, and a positioning device. The sidewall is located on an edge of the floor. The positioning device is disposed on an interior face of the sidewall for removably securing a combination amplifier. The lid is pivotally connected to the body along one of its edges lid and an edge of the sidewall. The insulation is located on the interior face of the sidewall and is operable to absorb, and prevent reflection of, sound. The body and the lid are operable to close and thereby form an enclosed interior space. A focuser reflects sound emanating from the amplifier and directs it to a microphone. | 2014-09-11 |
20140254834 | AUDIO SIGNAL PROCESSING DEVICE AND PARAMETER ADJUSTING METHOD - An audio signal processing device and a parameter adjusting method, configured such that: a two-channel screen displaying a plurality of parameters for each of two channels allocated to any two channel strips, in accordance with operation of edit buttons of the two channel strips, is displayed on a display; each of a plurality of parameters for one channel, out of the two channels displayed in the two-channel screen, are allocated to a control of each channel strip in a first group; each of a plurality of parameters for the other channel are allocated to a control of each channel strip in a second group; and values of the parameters allocated to the controls are adjusted in accordance with operation of the controls. | 2014-09-11 |
20140254835 | Packaged Microphone System with a Permanent Magnet - A microphone structure has a lid forming an interior chamber. The lid includes a permanent magnet for forming a permanent magnetic field. The microphone structure includes an aperture for permitting acoustic access to the interior of the chamber and thus, the MEMS microphone. The MEMS microphone structure includes a substrate mechanically coupled to an electrically conductive diaphragm. The electrically conductive diaphragm has a first side defining a plane and the diaphragm moves through a range of motion perpendicular the plane of the first side. The permanent magnetic field is perpendicular to the direction of motion of the diaphragm and linear within the range of motion, such that a current will be generated and sensed by sensors within an electric circuit loop that includes the diaphragm. | 2014-09-11 |
20140254836 | PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A portable electronic device having a speaker module is provided. The speaker module includes: a speaker unit; a back chamber; a channel coupled between the speaker unit and the back chamber; and a porous material filled inside at least a portion of the front chamber, the back chamber, and/or the channel, for improving and extending bass performance and relieving a channel effect caused by the channel. Moreover, the portable electronic device is advantageously able to compensate a resonance degradation caused by the porous material. | 2014-09-11 |
20140254837 | INTEGRATED AUDIO AMPLIFICATION CIRCUIT WITH MULTI-FUNCTIONAL EXTERNAL TERMINALS - An audio amplification circuit may include an input terminal for receipt of an input signal from a transducer. A signal processor may be coupled to the input terminal for receipt and processing of the input signal to generate a processed digital audio signal in accordance with a programmable configuration setting of the signal processor. A serial data transmission interface is configured for receipt of the processed digital audio signal and supply of a corresponding digital audio stream at an output terminal of the integrated audio amplification circuit. A serial data receipt interface may be coupled to an externally accessible configuration terminal of the integrated audio amplification circuit and a controller is configured to adjust one of the programmable configuration setting of the signal processor and a format of a digital audio stream in accordance with first configuration data received through the serial data receipt interface. | 2014-09-11 |
20140254838 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING AUDIO OUTPUT OF COMMUNICATION TERMINAL - An apparatus for controlling an audio output in a terminal includes: a speaker; an audio processor which demodulates an audio signal via a first path and a second path having different impedances from each other, the audio processor selectively transmits the demodulated audio signal to the speaker via one of the first path and the second path; and a controller which determines an audio output mode and controls a path selection of the audio processor according to the determined audio output mode. | 2014-09-11 |
20140254839 | Acoustic Apparatus - An acoustic apparatus includes a vibration part configured to generate an acoustic vibration, a tube having a cavity that faces the vibration part, and at least one open tube connected to the tube via a first open end and a second open end. A length of the at least one open tube is an integer-fold of substantially a half of a wavelength of a standing wave produced in the tube. The first open end is positioned substantially at an anti-node of the standing wave produced in the tube. | 2014-09-11 |
20140254840 | HEARING ENHANCEMENT SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Systems and methods for providing audio content and hearing-enhancement devices are provided. Systems and methods can be tailored to providing audio content to the hearing impaired, and can include evaluating a response profile of a listener; determining preferred ultrasonic signal parameters based on the listener's response profile; configuring an ultrasonic audio system according to the determined ultrasonic signal parameters; and using the ultrasonic audio system to transforming an audio signal into an ultrasonic pressure wave representing the audio signal. | 2014-09-11 |
20140254841 | HEARING AIDS AND METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR AUDIO FITTING THEREOF - A field ready, unsupervised-use ready, method and apparatus for audio fitting a hearing aid is described in a hand held configuration having paired comparisons (hearing selections) stored in and derivable from a memory therein. The paired comparisons are presented one at a time to a user and a preferred selection for each paired comparison is made by a select indicator after the user toggles back and forth between the selections for as many times necessary in determining their preferences. A genetic algorithm converges all the preferences upon a single solution. Crossover and mutation genetic algorithm operators operate on a linear range of indexes representative of parametric values of the pairs. A fully integrated hearing aid having all the above described features incorporated therein is also presented. | 2014-09-11 |
20140254842 | Situational Hearing Enhancement and Protection - System and methods can provide both hearing enhancement and hearing protection. An audiogram can be determined for either an individual person or a group of people. A frequency spectrum of an environment can be determined for an environment within which hearing enhancement and/or hearing protection is needed. The audiogram and the frequency spectrum of the environment can be used to modify an electronic signal to attenuate noise and to amplify information. The information can be voice, sirens, bells, or anything else that the user desires to hear. | 2014-09-11 |
20140254843 | DISENGAGEMENT TOOL FOR A MODULAR CANAL HEARING DEVICE AND SYSTEMS INCLUDING SAME - Examples of modular hearing devices and tools for disengaging a battery module from a main module of the canal hearing device are described. The disengagement tool may be used to switch the modular hearing device to the power OFF condition, or to completely remove the battery module therefrom. According to examples described, the disengagement tool comprises a receptacle cavity shaped to accommodate the lateral end of the modular hearing device, the cavity including features arranged to actuate a handle of the battery module for automatically disengaging the battery module upon insertion of the canal hearing device into the receptacle cavity. Other examples describe features for holding the battery module with the main module in either the ON or OFF positions. | 2014-09-11 |
20140254844 | RECHARGEABLE CANAL HEARING DEVICE AND SYSTEMS - Examples of a rechargeable canal hearing device and charging systems are described. An exemplary rechargeable hearing device includes a battery module and a main module adapted to be removably couple together to form a modular canal hearing device assembly configured to be inserted inconspicuously in the ear canal. The modular canal hearing device assembly may include electrical contacts or an inductive charging system to couple charging energy from a charging station. According to examples described, the charging station includes a receptacle cavity shaped to partially accommodate the modular canal hearing device assembly including its handle. The receptacle cavity includes features operable to manipulate the handle as an actuator for automatically disengaging the battery module from the main module upon insertion of the lateral end into the receptacle cavity. | 2014-09-11 |
20140254845 | Listening Device With a Rechargeable Energy Source Adapted for Being Charged Through an Ite-Unit, or a Connector Connectable to, or a Connector of, a Bte-Unit - A listening device including an ITE part adapted for being located in an ear canal of a user and a BTE part adapted for being located behind an ear of the user, the ITE and BTE parts being at least mechanically connected by a connecting element, the listening device including a rechargeable energy source and electric charge terminals for allowing the charging of the rechargeable energy source when electrically connected to charging terminals of a charging station, wherein the electric charging terminals of the listening device are located: in or on the ITE part; in or on the connecting element; in an electrical connector of the connecting element connectable to the BTE part; or in an electrical connector of the BTE part connectable to the electrical connector of the connecting element, wherein the ITE part includes a receiver, wherein the BTE part includes a hermetically closed outer housing. | 2014-09-11 |
20140254846 | CANAL HEARING DEVICES AND BATTERIES FOR USE WITH SAME - Hearing devices configured to fit within the bony portion of the ear canal and batteries that may be used with same. | 2014-09-11 |
20140254847 | Tool For Insertion and Removal of In-Canal Hearing Devices - Methods, tools, and methods of manufacturing said tools are provided for inserting a hearing device deeply into the ear canal of a user and adjusting its medial-lateral position therein. The provided tools comprise a shaft. A distal end of the shaft can be coupled to the hearing device. The shaft is flexible to facilitate its insertion into the tortuous ear canal and minimize injurious contact with the ear canal. The length of the shaft can be adjusted to adjust the depth of insertion of the shaft into the ear canal, customizing the tool for an individual user. Medial advancement of the shaft into the ear canal is limited by a base, side extension, or mold coupled to a proximal portion of the shaft or other proximal part of the tool. | 2014-09-11 |
20140254848 | WATERPROOF CONTROLLER FOR AUDIO HEADSETS - Disclosed herein are inline waterproof controllers for electronic devices. The waterproof inline controllers can house and protect a remote controller from damage. The waterproof inline controllers can allow for a user to remotely operate an audio device while the user is exercising or engaged in watersports. The waterproof inline controllers may further include a microphone or speaker. A method of making the waterproof inline controllers provides a cost effective and efficient means of manufacture. | 2014-09-11 |
20140254849 | WATERPROOF SOUND TRANSMITTING MEMBER - A waterproof sound transmitting member according to the present invention includes: a waterproof sound transmitting membrane having a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface; and a first adhesive sheet and a second adhesive sheet that are disposed on the first surface. When viewed in a direction perpendicular to the first surface, the first adhesive sheet has a closed frame shape, and the second adhesive sheet is disposed within the frame formed by the first adhesive sheet and is spaced from the first adhesive sheet. This waterproof sound transmitting member has a structure suitable for preventing deterioration in sound quality due to sagging of the waterproof sound transmitting membrane. | 2014-09-11 |
20140254850 | ACOUSTIC SENSOR PACKAGE - Representative implementations of devices and techniques provide an improved signal receive time to a sensor component. The sensor component is enclosed within a package arranged to allow the sensor to potentially receive a signal in less time. The package may have a cavity, and the cavity may be at least partly filled with an acoustical transducer. | 2014-09-11 |
20140254851 | MEMS MICROPHONE PACKAGING STRUCTURE - The invention provides a MEMS microphone packaging structure for reducing the packaging structure volume, lowering manufacturing cost and improving impact resistance. The packaging structure has a large back cavity formed by a recess of a controlling chip and a deep hole of a MEMS microphone chip. The controlling chip is disposed on the MEMS microphone chip for protecting the MEMS microphone chip. A plastic molding process can be applied on the packaging structure. A plurality of pads on a base of the packaging structure are protected by sealant or primer for protection against corrosion under atmospheric condition. In conclusion, the invention has advantages of small volume and thinner thickness without downgrading the performance, and the manufacturing cost can be lowered. | 2014-09-11 |
20140254852 | ELECTRONIC EARPLUG WINDSCREEN - Certain embodiments provide an in-the-ear device. The in-the-ear device includes a housing including a microphone inlet. The in-the-ear device also includes a microphone and a windscreen. The microphone is disposed within the housing adjacent to the microphone inlet. The windscreen includes a porous screen and an attachment mechanism coupled to the porous screen. The attachment mechanism is configured to detachably couple to the housing surrounding a perimeter of the microphone inlet such that an acoustic seal is formed between the windscreen and the housing. | 2014-09-11 |
20140254853 | Music listening and playing apparatus - A headset apparatus is provided, the apparatus comprises: a headband; at least two connectors, each of the connectors has at least two arms, a first arm being shorter than a second arm; and at least two speakers, each speaker comprising an audio output element on a first side, each of the audio output elements of each of the speakers face one another during a first music listening mode, and each of the audio output elements of the speakers are designed to be rotated away from one another during a second music playing mode, the rotation causing the change in modes. | 2014-09-11 |
20140254854 | MULTI-MODE LISTENING APPARATUS - A headset apparatus including a headband having two end portions, each of the end portions comprising an angled hinge having two opposing ends. The apparatus further includes at least two speakers, each of the speakers rotatably attached to the two ends of the angled hinged to form two rotary joints, wherein rotation of the speaker about an axis of rotation between the two rotary joints transitions the apparatus between a first listening mode to a second listening mode. | 2014-09-11 |
20140254855 | Ear Speaker Device - The ear speaker device includes a mount section that is provided with ear-hook sections, and rotation sections that rotate speaker movable sections with respect to the mount section. Tubular ducts are positioned more inside than the ear-hook sections in a natural state. When the ear speaker device is mounted, the speaker movable sections are rotated to the most outside positions. Then, the ear-hook sections are brought into contact with auricle base upper sections, respectively, and the speaker movable sections are rotated inwardly. In this manner, the tubular ducts can be positioned in the vicinity of the external acoustic meatus openings, respectively, of the listener without interfering with auricles and the like. | 2014-09-11 |
20140254856 | Eardrum Supported Nanomembrane Transducer - A flexible membrane of piezoelectric material sized to be supported by and to conform to the eardrum. Electrodes on the membrane allow the membrane to function as an audio transducer stimulating the eardrum with an audio signal or detecting audio signals at the eardrum. Applications may include detecting a variety of pathophysiological and biomechanical features of the tissues of the tympanic membrane and regional integrated anatomy, detecting audio, physical and biological signals, and/or delivery a variety of therapeutic modalities. | 2014-09-11 |
20140254857 | AUDIO EQUIPPED FAN - An audio equipped fan is disclosed having a housing defining an inner cavity, a motor disposed at least partially in the inner cavity of the housing and having an output shaft extending therefrom that is rotatable by the motor, a fan connected to the output shaft of the motor and rotatable therewith, a grille connected to the housing and positioned in alignment with the fan, the grille having an interior side and an exterior side and defining first openings through which air may flow while the fan is rotated and second openings through which sound may travel, a speaker connected to at least one of the housing, motor, fan and grille and aligned on the interior side of the grille with the second openings of the grille so that sound may travel through the grille, and a temporary power source connected to the speaker. Related methods are also disclosed. | 2014-09-11 |
20140254858 | Electro-acoustic transducer - An electro-acoustic transducer includes a frame having sidewalls, a magnetic circuit system received in the frame and a vibration system fixed to the frame. The vibration system includes a vibrating diaphragm and a driving voice coil for driving the vibrating diaphragm to move. The electro-acoustic transducer further includes a communication coil, which is fixed within the frame and located below the vibrating diaphragm and surrounding the driving voice coil. The communication coil is a symmetric loop structure, which includes four straight edge portions and curved corner portions located at four corners to connect adjacent straight edge portions. A distance between each of the curved corner portions and the driving voice coil is greater than a distance between each of the straight edge portions and the driving voice coil. | 2014-09-11 |
20140254859 | ACOUSTIC TRANSDUCER ASSEMBLY - Driver for an acoustic transducer having a moving coil of substantially equal length to the air gap. The air gap may itself be extended in length using an upper or lower lip, or both. A stationary coil is also provided. The moving and stationary coils can be controlled by suitable control blocks to form an electromagnet-based transducer with reduced distortion. The acoustic transducer may be a hybrid acoustic transducer. | 2014-09-11 |