Оборудование, интегрирующее микрофон и динамики

Настоящая полезная модель раскрывает оборудование, интегрирующее микрофон и динамики, включающее блок управления, акустическую камеру главного устройства и соединенный с акустической камерой главного устройства модуль микрофона, при этом внутри вышеупомянутой акустической камеры главного устройства установлено по крайней мере два симметрично расположенных громкоговорителя, а вышеупомянутый модуль микрофона включает головку микрофона и держатель головки микрофона, при этом вышеупомянутая головка микрофона и вышеупомянутые громкоговорители имеют отдельные электрические соединения с вышеупомянутым блоком управления, а вышеупомянутый держатель головки микрофона произведен из мягкого материала. Полезный результат настоящего решения заключается в следующем: ввиду того, что в акустической камере установлено два или больше симметрично расположенных громкоговорителей, выходящие из громкоговорителей звуковые колебания нейтрализуют друг друга, обеспечивая эффект амортизации и препятствуя передачи ...

GEHAEUSEANORDNUNG MIT EINEM ELEKTROAKUSTISCHEN WANDLER, INSBESONDERE HOERTEIL EINES FERNSPRECHHANDAPPARATES

Schallübertragende Vergnügungsvorrichtung

Eine integrierte Vorrichtung mit Mikrofon und Lautsprecherbox

Eine integrierte Vorrichtung mit Mikrofon und Lautsprecherbox, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass sie Steuergerät (6), Hauptschallkammer (1) und eine mit dem genannten Hauptschallkammer (1) verbundene Mikrofonkomponente (2) enthält, im genannten Hauptschallkammer (1) sind mindestens zwei symmetrische Lautsprecher (3) vorgesehen, die genannte Mikrofonkomponente (2) enthält einen Mikrofonkopf (21) und Mikrofonkopfhalterung (22), der genannte Mikrofonkopf (21) und Lautsprecher (3) sind jeweils mit dem genannten Steuergerät (6) elektronisch verbunden, die genannte Mikrofonkopfhalterung (22) besteht aus weichem Material.

VIDEOUNTERSTÜTZTE EINRICHTUNG FÜR HÖRBEHINDERTE

Improvements in Telephone and other Mouthpieces.

... 13,641. Steinberger, L. June 13, 1910, [Convention date]. Mouthpieces. - A mouthpiece for telephones &c. is made of a solid block 7, which may be of glass or other brittle material, with a number of tapering sound - passages 11, 12, 14. The mouthpiece may be fastened in the usual manner by the screw-threads 7, or the faceplate may be made in two semicircular portions 3, 4 fitting in a groove 9 in the mouthpiece. The mouthpiece may be cleaned by boiling in water or a disinfecting-liquid.

Improvements in connection with respirator mouthpieces, and telephone transmitters

... 190,316. Kelly, J. Oct. 31, 1921. Respiratory appliances.-Relates to the combination of telephone transmitters with respiratory appliances of the kind used by aviators &c. The head-piece a is provided with a socket c for the telephone transmitter f and a mouth opening g, the intermediate space j communicating with an external chamber i with an inlet-pipe h, to which is attached a connection n from the oxygen &c. supply.

TELECONFERENCE TABLE

Improvements in or relating to microphones

... 386,478. Microphones. MARCONI'S WIRELESS TELEGRAPH CO., Ltd., Marconi House, Strand, London.-(Assignees of Olson, H. F.; 153, East 24th Street, New York, U.S.A.) March 18, 1932, No. 8158. Convention date, March 31, 1931. [Class 40 (iv).] Relates to microphones comprising a light substantially straight vibratory ribbon, adapted to be subjected to incident sound waves on both sides, and associated with which is a baffle so arranged and dimensioned that the relatively unimpeded path for the sound waves between opposite sides of the ribbon is approximately half the wave length of the highest frequency sound wave to be converted into electrical variations. According to the invention, the parts are so arranged that symmetrical short paths of the length specified exist round both edges of the ribbon, and the forces on the ribbon due to the magnetic system are also symmetrical about the centre line of the ribbon. In the construction shown in Fig. 1, a ribbon-like conductor 1 made of thin flexible ...

Microphone

The microphone comprises a body (6) including an electrical conductor system connected with the microphone lead leaving through the sleeve (12). The conductor system comprises a jack-plug socket (20) into which a microphone head or acoustic transducer module (4) is removably plugged by manual effort using a jack-plug (50) on the module to establish electrical connection between the module (4) and the conductor system of the body (6). A number of different heads or modules (4) each with a jack-plug can be provided so each may be mounted in turn on the body (6) as desired. ...

Improvements in or relating to acoustic devices

... 473,878. Sound-reproducing devices; microphones. STANDARD TELEPHONES & CABLES, Ltd. May 7, 1937, No. 13106. Convention date, Sept. 9, 1936. [Class 40 (iv)] In an acoustic device comprising a diaphragm in a casing provided with an apertured portion in front of the diaphragm for the passage of sound waves, the possibility of injury to the diaphragm is reduced by the provision of raised portions disposed on said apertured area. As shown, the invention is applied to a moving-coil transmitter in which the magnetic assembly 20 and diaphragm 24 are located near the perforated end of a cylindrical casing 19 by a screwed ring 27. The raised portions are formed by three radial ribs 42 which extend across the area having the perforations 16. The normally open end of the casing is occupied by a plate 29 held by a screwed ring 30 and carrying a terminal block for connection of pins 31 to the lead 32, and to leads 33 passing into a cord member 34 in a hollow plug 35. A chamber 37 communicates with the ...

Improvements relating to sound responsive devices, and more especially to unidirectional microphones

... 655,574. Microphones. WIGGINS, A. M. Dec. 23, 1947, No. 34063. [A Specification was laid open to inspection under Sect. 91 of the Acts, Jan. 23, 1948.] Drawings to Specification. [Class 40 (iv)] A directional microphone comprises at least two diaphragms each mounted by and spanning an opening in a casing so as to form a substantially closed chamber, but only one of the diaphragms serves to translate its vibrations into electrical energy. The other diaphragm or combination of diaphragms has a mass and resistance of a value sufficient to, and constituting the main factors acting to, produce a phase-shift in sound waves impinging upon it of such a value as to render the microphone directional. The Specification contains a mathematical analysis of the mode of operation of the microphone from which the values of mass and resistance required are obtained. Piezo-electric, moving-coil, ribbon, and condenser microphone embodiments are described. Additional damping may be applied to the other diaphragm ...

Microphone unit

A microphone unit for a telephone handset includes a moisture barrier (7) between a cover plate (9) and an electret microphone (3). A sealed cavity is formed by the moisture barrier (7), an annular foam member (6), a first member (4) and the electret microphone (3). In order to equalise the air pressure between the atmosphere and the inside of the cavity the annular foam member (6) is constructed from an open cell plastics material, a suitable material being an open cell polyethylene foam. ...

Improvements in speaking tube attachments for telephones and like instruments

... 281,801. Steuart, D. S. S. June 14, 1926. Mouthpieces and attachments.-A speaking- tube attachment for connection to a telephone, dictaphone, &c., comprises a flexible tube, to which there is imparted bv an internal wire of softened aluminium, phosphor bronze, or unalloyed copper such a degree of adjustable rigidity that the mouthpiece may be moved by the thumb and forefinger only into any convenient plane or position and will remain so adjusted without further support. The device consists of a com posite central flexible tubular portion provided at the ends with ferrules for attachment to the telephone and mouthpiece respectively. The flexible tube, which is uniform in bore or may taper from mouthpiece to telephone, is made of duralumin surrounded by rubber-proof material and coated with braided cotton. The mouthpiece ferrule is made in two parts, the part f<2> connected to the tube being screwed to receive the part f<1> screwed in turn to the mouthpiece m. The part f<2> is also provided ...

Supporting a microphone around the neck of a user

A collar band supports a boom-mounted microphone that may be selectively positioned on either the right or left side of the user's head. Adjustable neck pads are mounted to the opposite ends of the collar band for added comfort. The collar band may be resized to fit the neck of the user. The collar microphone may be worn for extended periods of time without becoming uncomfortable. A cradle assembly conveniently supports and stores the microphone when it is not in use.

Systems and methods for intra-oral based communications

Improvements in or relating to mouth pieces or trumpets for telephonic transmitting and receiving apparatus

... 254,092. Graham, E., A. June 17, 1925. Addition to 191,801. Loud. - speakers; mouthpieces. - The tubular cushion of sound insulating, sound absorbing, or non- sonorous material described in the parent Specification as inserted between mouthpieces, trumpets, or other sound conduits, and the sound intake or exit tubes or nozzles of telephonic apparatus is adapted to be interlocked with the sound conduits and tubes or nozzles by means which admit of ready disconnection by hand of the sound conduit from the telephonic apparatus. Fig. 1 shows the nozzle a formed with an external screw thread and the tubular cushion c with a corresponding internal screw thread, the external surface of the cushion being made convex to fit a corresponding concave surface in a socket d<1> at the narrow end of the sound conduit d. In another arrangement, a convex cushion is firmly secured in a concave nozzle on the telephonic unit and has an external screw thread adapted to engage a screw thread on the end of the ...

Improvements in or relating to electromechanical transducers

... 1,122,386. Transducers. STANDARD TELEPHONES & CABLES Ltd. 9 Dec., 1965 [16 Dec., 1964], No. 51168/64. Heading H4J. In a pressure sensitive transducer, more particularly a semi-conductor microphone, an overload responsive device is included in the coupling between the diaphragm and transducer element. The latter may be a diode or a transistor having an exposed or a buried junction and may be of the type described in Specification 1,027,102. As shown, the overload device may be a slipping clutch 6 having a thixotropic filler in a silicone fluid 7 as the slipping medium (Figs. 4-6, not shown). Alternatively, it may comprise an artificial fibre (or fibres) which is biased by two leaf springs so as to be non-compressible under an overload pressure (Figs. 13 and 14, not shown). Yet again it may consist of a pivoted lever having magnets, e.g. magnetic dust in a soft rubber casing, at each end which co-operate respectively with metal plates on the diaphragm and transducer element (Figs. 15, 16, ...

SPEECH FACILITY FOR FACE MASK

Pen with radio transmitter

A writing instrument in the form of a pen has a body portion housing a microphone and electronic transmitter circuitry together with batteries for energising the transmitter circuit and a tip portion removable from the body portion and housing a ball or felt tip.

MIKROPHONANORDNUNG ZUR UBERTRAGUNG MUSIKALISCHER SOLODARBIETUNGEN

MICROPHONE COUPLER FOR A COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT

ATEMSCHUTZMASKE, BEI DER AUSSER DER SPRECHMEMBRAN FUER DIE NAHVERSTAENDIGUNG AUCH EIN ELEKTRO- AKUSTISCHER WANDLER FUER DIE INDIREKTE SPRACH- UEBERTRAGUNG AUS DER MASKE VORGESEHEN IST

ANORDNUNG ZUR SPRACHUEBERTRAGUNG AUS EINER ATEMSCHUTZMASKE

COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT AND - HELMET

DIRECTION MICROPHONE BUILDING GROUP

ARRANGEMENT FOR SPEECH TRANSMISSION FROM A PROTECTIVE MASK

Mikrofonhalterung für Funkgeräte

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Mikrofonhalterung (1) zur Anbringung am Gehäuse (8) eines Funkgerätes, das mit einer damit verbundenen Stabantenne (9) versehen ist, wobei die Mikrofonhalterung (1) als auf dem Funkgerätegehäuse (8) aufsetzbarer Clip ausgebildet ist, der die Stabantenne (9) umschließt, und eine Aufnahmetasche (2) für das Mikrofon (10), eine Hülse (3) für die Aufnahme der Stabantenne (9) sowie eine Klammer (4) zum Festklemmen der Mikrofonhalterung (1) am Funkgerätegehäuse (8) umfasst.

MICROPHONE

CONDENSER MICROPHONE

UNIDIRECTIONAL EAR MICROPHONE WITH SEVERAL OPENINGS

Mouthpiece for microphones

Electrical sound recording equipment

Crystal microphone

Audio headset

Ear microphone with enhanced sensitivity

Vehicle accessory microphone

Wearable electronic device

Hands-free electronic devices and electronic functions that can be worn on the surface of the body in a biologically fit manner are described. The embodiments provide a convergence between electronic products, and biological, anatomical, and biomechanical aspects of the human body while providing hands-free and interchangeable wearable electronic apparatuses that can interact with human senses and physiology of a human body in a practical manner.

A microphone accessory and method of using a microphone

This invention relates to microphone accessories for use with a hand-held microphone, and to a method of using a microphone. The microphone accessory in accordance with the invention has a body comprising an attachment formation for attaching the microphone accessory to the handle of the microphone, a holding portion to be engaged by a hand of the user, a cover portion coupled to the holding portion and substantially spaced therefrom so as to define a holding zone between the holding portion and the cover portion for receipt of the hand of the user to engage the holding portion, m use, wherein the cover portion substantially shields or covers the holding zone and/or the hand of the user; and a static non-electronically variable display device and/or mi electronically variable display device. The invention also relates to a wearable microphone accessory.

Noise mitigating microphone attachment

Methods, systems and apparatus are described for mitigating noise during sound recording. A noise mitigating microphone attachment (100, 600) comprises a foam structure (102). A first cavity (108) extends from a first opening (110) at a surface of the foam structure and into the foam structure. A microphone (304, 406) is inserted into the first cavity. A second cavity (104) extending from a second opening (106) at the surface of the foam structure and into the foam structure is configured to receive sound from a sound source. The first cavity is fluidly connected to the second cavity within the foam structure so that a junction is formed between the first cavity and the second cavity. The junction, the sound cavity, and the sealing of the microphone work to shield the sound receiving elements of the microphone from sound other than received through the second opening.

Karaoke (sing-along) device

Portable microphone device for karaoke (sing-along) and sing-along machine

Miniature microphone

ACOUSTICAL COMMUNICATIONS HEADSET

VEHICLE ACCESSORY MICROPHONE

A microphone assembly (208) includes one or more transducers positioned in one or more housings. A processing circuit is coupled to the transducer for outputting an electrical signal such that the microphone in combination with the processing circuit very effectively cancels noise. The microphone assembly (208) can be employed in a vehicle accessory (101).

HEADSET SYSTEMS AND METHODS

A digital audio player device can be attached, adhered, or otherwise embedded into or upon a removable oral appliance or other oral device to form an intraoral MP3 player. In another embodiment, the device provides an electronic and transducer device that can be attached, adhered, or otherwise embedded into or upon a removable oral appliance or other oral device to form a DAP. Such an oral appliance may be a custom-made device fabricated from a thermal forming process utilizing a replicate model of a dental structure obtained by conventional dental impression methods. The electronic and transducer assembly may receive incoming sounds either directly or through a receiver to process and amplify the signals and transmit the processed sounds via a vibrating transducer element coupled to a tooth or other bone structure, such as the maxillary, mandibular, or palatine bone structure.

RESPIRATOR SPEECH TRANSMITTER

RESPIRATOR SPEECH TRANSMITTER A respirator speech transmitter has a projecting tube with a one-way valve at one end and the other end being covered by a baffle having an inner skirt extending around the tube. An outer skirt extends from the tube to surround the inner skirt so that a convoluted passageway which increases in width as it extends from the tube formed between the outer surface of the tube, the inner skirt and the outer skirt. This convoluted passageway has excellent acoustic properties yet prevents ingress of contaminants. In a modification the valve is at the same end of the tube as the baffle.

DEVICE FOR ADJUSTING A MOVABLE ELECTRO-ACOUSTIC SOUND TRANSDUCER

SHIELDED MICROPHONE FOR USE IN MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT

A shielded microphone, and method for shielding a microphone, are provided for use in a communications device having a circuit board and a microphone, especially where the device also has an antenna in close proximity to the microphone. The microphone is provided in an electromagnetic shield (e.g formed as a shielding can) and a resilient separator (e.g o-ring or disk) is provided over the shield. The device housing is stacked over the separator and shield, while the latter are stacked over the circuit board so that the separator and shield, with microphone there under, are sandwiched between the housing and the circuit board. By this sandwiching the separator is loaded onto the shield to drive the shield directly against the circuit board to make an electrical ground connection therewith, the microphone also being electrically connected to the printed circuit board. The microphone is thereby enclosed between the circuit board and the shield, such that the shield shields the microphone ...

VOICE COMMUNICATION UNIT

Chapeau de concentration pour instrument acoustique.

Verfahren zur verstärkten Wiedergabe der von einem Orchester erzeugten Musik.

Mikrophon.

Luft- und wasserdichte Mikrophonkapsel.

Mikrophonanordnung.

Schallsender für Telephone.

Mikrophon.

Handmikrophon für Tonaufnahme- und -wiedergabegeräte

Mikrophon

Vorrichtung zur Sprechübertragung aus Räumen mit sehr hohem Geräuschpegel

Dispositif acoustique.

Elektrisches Schallaufnahme- und/oder Wiedergabegerät

Kristallmikrophon

Anordnung zum Schutz eines piezoresistiven Halbleiters in einem elektromechanischen Wandler gegen mechanische Überlastung

Druckelektrischer Wandler mit einem druckempfindlichen Halbleiterelement

Sprechfunk-Handmikrofon mit Halter

Atemschutzmaske mit Ausatemventil und Sprechmembran

Gehäuseanordnung mit einem elektro-akustischen Wandler, und Verwendung derselben in einem Telefonapparat einer Nachrichtenübertragungsanlage mit PCM-Codierung

Multi-application radio microphone, having an extractable printed circuit

A microphone accessory and method of using a microphone

Headset system and method

A headset system and method are provided. A digital audio player device can be attached, adhered, or otherwise embedded into or upon a removable oral appliance or other oral device to form an intraoral MP3 player. In another embodiment, the device provides an electronic and transducer device that can be attached, adhered, or otherwise embedded into or upon a removable oral appliance or other oral device to form a DAP. Such an oral appliance may be a custom-made device fabricated from a thermal forming process utilizing a replicate model of a dental structure obtained by conventional dental impression methods. The electronic and transducer assembly may receive incoming sounds either directly or through a receiver to process and amplify the signals and transmit the processed sounds via a vibrating transducer element coupled to a tooth or other bone structure, such as the maxillary, mandibular, or palatine bone structure.

Rodio microphone system, phonetic receiver and radio microphone

Intelligent microphone and signal processing method thereof

The invention relates to an intelligent microphone and a signal processing method thereof. The intelligent microphone comprises a sound sensor and an AI special sound processor; the sound sensor collects a sound signal and converts the sound signal into an audio signal; the AI special sound processor carries out identification processing on the audio signal and extracts audio features from the audio signal; then whether a control signal is output or not is judged according to the audio characteristics, the control signal is used for awakening a rear-end processor, and the rear-end processor can respond to a sound signal collected by the intelligent microphone after being awakened; the intelligent microphone is arranged in a semiconductor packaging body, and the sound sensor and the AI special sound processor are arranged in a bare chip of the semiconductor packaging body; in the scheme, the intelligent microphone is provided with the AI special sound processor to identify the sound signal ...

WIRELESS TRANSMITTER AND RECEIVER DEVICE USING A EAR MICROPHONE

NATURAL HEADPHONES FOR CONDUCTING THE HUMAN VOICE TO THE AUDITORY SYSTEM

HEADSETS

Receiving device of sounds for telephone installations

Improvements with the microphone of loudspeaker

Microphone

Acoustic devices

MICROPHONE HAVING A MUTE SWITCH, AND BREATHING MASK COMPRISING SUCH A MICROPHONE

La présente invention concerne un microphone comprenant un transducteur (20) pour transformer des oscillations acoustiques ou vibratoires en un signal électrique ; un préamplificateur (24) pour amplifier le signal électrique, et un interrupteur commandable (25) agencé électriquement entre le transducteur (20) et le préamplificateur (24), l'interrupteur (25) étant propre à être piloté par un signal de commande. En outre, la présente invention concerne un masque comprenant un tel microphone.

DEVICE OF FRUIT HARVEST BY SHAKING FOR MACHINE TO BE GATHERED THE GRAPES IN PARTICULAR

Telephone microphone and receiver

Improvements with the amplifying houses for gramophones, gramophones, loud-hailers and other instruments similar

WIRELESS TRANSMITTER AND RECEIVER DEVICE USING A EAR MICROPHONE

UNIVERSAL DEVICE OF COMMUNICATION

Dispositif de communication (1) comprenant au moins un équipement de tête (2) constitué par un microphone ou ostéomicrophone (5) tel qu'un accéléromètre et au moins un écouteur (6a, 6b), caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend des moyens permettant la compatibilité avec différents types d'émetteurs-récepteurs (9a, 9b, 9c, 9d).

Improvements with the concentrators of sound waves

표면 장착 가능 마이크 패키지, 마이크 장치, 모바일 폰 및 마이크 신호를 녹음하기 위한 방법

... 표면 장착 가능 마이크 패키지는 제 1 마이크 및 제 2 마이크를 포함한다. 더욱이, 표면 장착 가능 마이크 패키지는 제 1 마이크를 위한 제 1 개구 및 제 2 마이크를 위한 제 2 개구를 포함한다. 제 1 개구 및 제 2 개구는 표면 장착 가능 마이크 패키지의 대향 측면 상에 배치된다.

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR SPEECH ENHANCEMENT, AND COMMUNICATION HEADPHONES WITH NOISE REDUCTION

음향 장치를 이용한 방열 구조를 포함하는 전자 장치

... 본 발명의 다양한 실시예에 따르면, 전자 장치는, 제1 하우징; 상기 제1 하우징의 일면에 배치되며 제1 방향으로 음향을 출력하는 스피커 모듈; 일면이 상기 스피커 모듈과 마주보는 상태로 상기 제1 하우징의 일면 상(above the first surface)에 장착된 음향 반사판; 및 상기 음향 반사판의 타면에 배치된 발열 소자를 포함할 수 있으며, 상기 음향 반사판은 상기 발열 소자에서 발생된 열을 흡수하여, 상기 제1 하우징의 일면과 상기 음향 반사판의 일면 사이의 공간을 통해 외부로 방출할 수 있다. 상기와 같은 전자 장치는 실시예에 따라 다양할 수 있다.

METHOD AND AN APPARATUS FOR A VOICE IMPROVING MULTI-SENSOR OF A MOBILE DEVICE, ESPECIALLY FOR PROVIDING A MOBILE DEVICE INCLUDING AN ALTERNATIVE SENSOR FOR PROVIDING AN ALTERNATIVE SENSOR SIGNAL REPRESENTING A VOICE AND AN AIR CONDUCTION MICROPHONE

PURPOSE: A method and an apparatus for a voice improving multi-sensor of a mobile device are provided to improve the accuracy of a voice recognition appropriately used in a noisy environment. CONSTITUTION: An air conduction microphone converts sound waves into an electric microphone signal. An alternative sensor provides an electric alternative sensor signal including information about a voice. A communication interface allows a mobile device to directly communicate with other mobile devices. The communication interface allows multiple types of communication with other mobile devices. One of the multiple types of communication includes one-to-one communication that allows one mobile device to communicate with a different mobile device even when two or more mobile devices are available for communication. © KIPO 2006 ...

Wireless headset with extendable microphone

A headset utilizing an extendable microphone boom that positions the microphone closer to the user's mouth when deployed. A wireless headset that is adjustable to the user's face and ear geometry through the use of a flexible joint between the headset housing and the earpiece. A wireless headset utilizing very thin housing construction through the use of metal. A wireless headset which can be used with a second speaker for the user's other ear. A wireless headset which uses a deployable microphone boom that deploys into a curved position.

Microphone device

A microphone device including a first audio receiving module, a second audio receiving module and a sound collecting trough is provided. The first audio receiving module receives an audio signal to output a first electronic signal. The second audio receiving module receives the audio signal to output a second electronic signal. The first audio receiving module is coupled to the second audio receiving module, and the phase of the first electronic signal and the phase of the second electronic signal are inverse to each other. A distance between the first audio receiving module and the sound collecting trough is smaller than a distance between the second audio receiving module and the sound collecting trough, and another audio signal is transferred to the first audio receiving module through the sound collecting trough.

HEARING AID DEVICE AND METHOD

The present invention concerns an improved hearing aid device (1) comprising a housing (3), such as a battery casing, an anchoring means (5) for a garment, a connection means (2) between the housing (3) and the anchoring means (5), at least one sound receiving means (6), such as a directional microphone, and an amplifying means (8), such as an amplifying circuit, the anchoring means (5) and/or the connection means (2) comprising at least one sound control means (7).

HEADSET

A wireless headset comprises a body portion and a boom pivotably coupled to the body portion. The boom is resiliently biased from a first position towards a second position relative to the first headset portion. The headset includes a sensor for detecting movement of the boom between the second to the first position.

TRANSCEIVER FOR ATTACHING TO FACE PIECE

There is provided a small-size and light-weight transceiver for attaching to a face piece or hat body strap attaching portion, which facilitates its attachment and position adjustment when a gas mask or a helmet is worn, and is capable of calls even while at work. The transceiver comprises a bone-conduction speaker/microphone (2) and a holder (10) for holding the bone-conduction speaker/microphone (2) and attaching the bone-conduction speaker/microphone (2) to a face piece (30) such as a gas mask. The main body (11) of the holder (10) is made of an elastic material and includes a locking means (14) for an edge end of the face piece (30) at both sides of the main body (11). The main body (11) of the holder also includes a means for movably holding the bone-conduction speaker/microphone (2) at the central portion of the main body (11).

MICROPHONE

A microphone which can minimize the mixture of noise by a mechanical vibration and pick up desired sound waves only for outputting, characterized in that a pair of microphone units are mounted in phase with their diaphragms facing each other, and a computing means for computing the sum signal of output signals from the pair of the microphone units is provided.

UNITED MICROPHONE WITH CAMERA AND VIDEOKE SYSTEM COMPRISING THE SAME

The present invention relates to a united microphone with camera and a videoke system. The united microphone with camera of the present invention comprises a microphone for converting audio signal into electric signal; a CCD camera united with the microphone, for converting video signal into electric signal; and a free focus lens lays for clearly forming an image of a short-distance and long-distance subject on a CCD chip of the CCD camera. Further, the videoke system of the present invention employs the united microphone with camera.

Microphone coupler for a communication device

The invention provides a microphone coupler for a microphone located within a housing of a portable communication device and a device incorporating the coupler. The coupler comprises a body section and a conduit or just a conduit. The body section is shaped to fit around the microphone and is defined by one or more walls and within the walls an interior cavity is defined. One wall has a port in through connecting to the cavity. The cavity can receive at least a portion of the microphone and provides a space between the microphone and the body section. The conduit has an internal channel, a distal end, a proximate end and openings at each end connecting to the channel. For the conduit, the proximate end is connected to the body section and the second opening mates with the port.

Headset

Communication unit comprising a housing ( 1 ) in which at least one transducer is placed, and on which a microphone arm ( 2 ) is suspended. The housing also has an ear hook ( 6 ) for fastening the communication unit to the head of a user. The microphone arm ( 2 ) is pivotally connected to the housing ( 1 ) by a hinge link ( 3,4,5 ) at an outer area of the housing, and so that the microphone arm ( 2 ) can be moved between a position in which it lies up against the housing ( 1 ), and a position in which it extends away from the housing. The microphone arm has a length, which in the main is less than or of the same order as the greatest extent of the housing, so that in the folded-in state the microphone arm does not project out over the circumference of the housing.

Headset With Rotatable Earphone Housing

A headset for voice communication is provided, the headset has a first earphone housing being rotatable about a first rotational axis, and a pickup unit comprising at least one microphone arranged on the earphone housing. The earphone housing comprises an earphone housing circuit, a first speaker for receiving a speaker signal from the earphone housing circuit, and at least a first ring of electrically conductive material formed annularly about the first rotational axis and mounted in electrical contact with the earphone housing circuit. An earphone housing connector part comprises at least a first set of contact members mounted in the earphone housing connector part so as to provide electrical connection between the at least first set of contact members and the at least first ring, to thereby connect the at least first set of contact members to a second speaker and/or an electronic circuit for processing signals.

Microphone system with a hand-held microphone

A microphone system is provided. The microphone system comprises at least one hand-held microphone and a base station. Audio signals detected by the hand-held microphone are forwarded to the base station. The hand-held microphone comprises a motion detection unit for detecting a motion or a gesture of a hand-held microphone. A control signal generating unit generates control signals based on the detected motion or gesture of the hand-held microphone. The hand-held microphone is adapted to forward the detected motion or gesture or the control signals to the base station. The output audio signal of the hand-held microphone can be manipulated based on the control signals. The hand-held microphone comprises an activation unit for activating or deactivating the motion detection unit or for activating or deactivating the transmission of the control signals.

Hidden microphones for a mobile computing device

A mobile computing device is disclosed. The mobile computing device comprises a first housing segment and a second housing segment that are slideably coupled to each other so that the mobile computing device can be in an extended position or a contracted position. The second housing segment includes a section that is overlaid by the first housing segment regardless of whether the mobile computing device is in the extended position or the contracted position. The mobile computing device also includes two microphones. A first microphone is provided with the second housing segment and is exposed to an opening of the second housing segment. A second microphone is provided at the overlaid section.

Attachment Apparatus for Studio Equipment and the Like

Mounting brackets for mounting microphones, lights, video, audio and photographic tools and accessories utilized in the audio/video industry to a variety of support structures or fixtures. This invention provides quick and effective attachment of numerous audio/video devices and other paraphernalia onto a wide variety of fixtures. Convenient clamping and mounting mechanisms are disclosed, as well as a kit of such mechanisms.

Vented Microphone Module

A microphone module includes an outer housing and a microphone apparatus. The outer housing includes port that extends through the outer housing. The microphone apparatus is disposed in the outer housing and defines an extended back volume with the outer housing. The microphone apparatus includes a microphone apparatus housing, an acoustic sensing element, a front volume, and a back volume. The acoustic sensing element is disposed within the microphone apparatus housing. An opening in the microphone apparatus housing allows the extended back volume to communicate with the back volume.

SILICON BASED CAPACITIVE MICROPHONE

A silicon based capacitive microphone includes a printed circuit board, a shell mounted on the printed circuit board and forming a receiving space together with the printed board, a chamber support located on top of the printed circuit board and received in the receiving space, a transducer unit and a controlling chip respectively mounted on the chamber support, wherein the chamber support forms a first chamber together with the printed board, the chamber support includes an opening, the transducer unit is provided with a second chamber and covers the opening, the second chamber communicates with the first chamber via the opening. 1. A silicon based capacitive microphone , comprising:a printed circuit board;a shell mounted on the printed circuit board and forming a receiving space together with the printed circuit board;a chamber support located on top of the printed circuit board and received in the receiving space;a transducer unit and a controlling chip respectively mounted on the chamber support; whereinthe chamber support forms a first chamber together with the printed board, the chamber support includes an opening, the transducer unit is provided with a second chamber and covers the opening, and the second chamber communicates with the first chamber via the opening.2. The silicon based capacitive microphone as described in claim 1 , wherein the chamber support includes a plurality of leakage holes communicating with the receiving space.3. The silicon based capacitive microphone as described in claim 1 , wherein the printed circuited board includes a plurality of leakage holes claim 1 , and the first chamber communicates with the outside via the leakage holes.4. The silicon based capacitive microphone as described in claim 1 , wherein the shell includes a sound aperture for receiving external sound waves into the receiving space.5. The silicon based capacitive microphone as described in claim 1 , wherein the silicon based capacitive microphone further comprises ...

Multi-Microphone System

A microphone system implements multiple microphones on a single base. To that end, the microphone system has a base, and a plurality of substantially independently movable diaphragms secured to the base. Each of the plurality of diaphragms forms a variable capacitance with the base and thus, each diaphragm effectively forms a generally independent, separate microphone with the base. 1. An apparatus comprising:a microphone die having a conductive backplate with a plurality of holes, the microphone die also having an electrical interconnect coupled with the backplate to transmit electric signals,the microphone die supporting a plurality of diaphragms, the backplate being spaced from at least two diaphragms to form a corresponding number of variable capacitances with the at least two diaphragms, each of the diaphragms being substantially independently movably secured to the die, each diaphragm being movable relative to the backplate, the backplate forming a separate microphone with each diaphragm.2. The microphone system as defined by further comprising circuitry for combining the variable capacitance of each microphone to produce a single microphone signal.3. The microphone system as defined by further comprising a plurality of springs for supporting each of the diaphragms relative to the die.4. The microphone system as defined by wherein each one of the plurality of springs extends between a support structure of the die and one of the diaphragms claim 3 , each diaphragm being spaced from the support structure.5. The microphone system as defined by wherein the backplate has a top surface and a bottom surface claim 1 , the top surface facing the plurality of diaphragms claim 1 , the bottom surface having a wall that forms a single cavity that is in fluid communication with each of the plurality of microphones.6. The microphone system as defined by wherein the backplate has a top surface and a bottom surface claim 1 , the top surface facing the plurality of diaphragms ...

Housing And Method To Control Solder Creep On Housing

An acoustic device includes a substrate, a substrate cover, and a plurality of electrical and acoustic components. The substrate cover is disposed on the substrate and the plurality of electrical and acoustic components are disposed on the substrate and under the substrate cover. The substrate cover is constructed of a base metal and the substrate cover comprises a partially plating. The partial plating is arranged so as to prevent solder creep along a surface of the substrate cover.

Communication device having a microphone coupler

The disclosure relates to a mobile communication device. The device comprises: a housing including a housing port; a microphone in the housing; circuitry in the housing and connected to the microphone; a coupler including an acoustic conduit having a first end in communication with the housing port and a second end, and a body section associated with the microphone and in communication with the second end of the acoustic conduit; and a support to brace the coupler in the housing.

Articulating Microphone Mount

A microphone having an integral ball along the microphone body is mounted in a housing that defines a socket for receiving the ball. The microphone may be articulated on the ball and socket mount and the resistance to the articulation force may be varied by tightening and loosening a slotted cap that exerts a spring force on the microphone. The microphone and housing may be mounted to a surface such as a wall or ceiling and plenum ratings may be maintained through ceiling mounts. 1. A microphone mount , comprising:a housing having an opening and an annular slot extending around said central opening;an O-ring in said annular slot;a microphone having an elongate body and a spherically shaped ball on the body, said microphone inserted into the annular opening of the body such that the ball abuts said O-ring; anda cap having an opening with plural through slots formed in a shoulder of said cap and extending radially from the opening;wherein when the microphone elongate body is inserted through the circumferential opening of the cap and the cap is attached to the housing the cap exerts pressure on the ball.2. The microphone mount according to wherein the microphone may be articulated in the mount and wherein the pressure exerted on the ball by the cap causes resistance to articulation of the microphone.3. The microphone mount according to in which the resistance to articulation of the microphone may be adjusted by adjusting the cap.4. The microphone mount according to in which the cap is threaded onto the housing.5. The microphone mount according to wherein tightening the cap on the housing increases the pressure exerted on the ball by the cap to increase the resistance to articulation of the microphone.6. The microphone mount according to wherein the ball is retained between the cap and the O-ring when the cap is attached to the housing.7. The microphone mount according to wherein the opening in the cap is chamfered.8. The microphone mount according to wherein the cap ...

Multi-microphone pop noise control

Disclosed is a method and a headset for reducing pop-noise in voice communication between a user and a far-end device. The headset has a first, a second and a third electro-acoustic input transducer for reception of audio input signals. The headset also has a first beamformer to provide a voice signal. The first beamformer is configured to optimize the voice-to-background noise ratio. The headset comprises a second beamformer configured for providing a pop-noise signal. The pop-noise signal is based on the first input signal from the first input transducer, the second input signal from the second input transducer, and a third input signal from the third input transducer. The second beamformer is adaptively configured to cancel voice and background noise while not cancelling pop-noise. The headset compares the pop-noise signal to the voice signal to determine time periods and frequency bands having pop-noise. 2. A headset according to claim 1 , wherein pop-noise is wind turbulence caused by airflow from at least the mouth of the user wearing the headset.3. A headset according to claim 1 , wherein the first input transducer and the second input transducer are arranged on the microphone boom with a shorter distance from the first end than the distance between the first end and the third input transducer.4. A headset according to claim 1 , wherein reducing the pop-noise in the output signal comprises replacing the voice signal with the third input signal from the third input transducer in time periods and frequency bands having pop-noise.5. A headset according to claim 1 , wherein reducing the pop-noise in the output signal comprises mixing the voice signal claim 1 , in time periods and frequency bands having pop-noise claim 1 , with a comfort signal and/or with the third input signal.6. A headset according to claim 1 , wherein reducing the pop-noise in the output signal comprises suppressing claim 1 , such as removing the voice signal in time periods and frequency ...

BENDABLE MICROPHONE

A bendable boom microphone. In one embodiment, the bendable boom microphone includes a bendable boom, a microphone, a sensor, and a controller. The bendable boom has a first end and a second end opposite the first end. The first end of the bendable boom is anchored. The microphone is positioned at the second end of the bendable boom. The sensor detects a bend angle of the bendable boom. The controller receives an indication of the bend angle from the sensor and operates the bendable boom microphone in one of a plurality of modes based on the bend angle. 1. A bendable boom microphone comprising:a bendable boom having a first end and a second end, the second end opposite the first end, the first end anchored;a microphone positioned at the second end of the bendable boom;a sensor attached to the bendable boom for detecting a bend angle of the bendable boom; anda controller receiving an indication of the bend angle from the sensor and operating the bendable boom microphone in one of a plurality of modes based on the bend angle;wherein the bendable boom is bendable in a two-dimensional plane having an axis parallel to a user's mouth.2. The bendable boom microphone of claim 1 , wherein the controller operates the bendable boom microphone in a first mode when the bend angle is less than a first threshold.3. The bendable boom microphone of claim 2 , wherein the controller operates the bendable boom microphone in a second mode when the bend angle is greater than the first threshold.4. The bendable boom microphone of claim 3 , wherein the controller operates the bendable boom microphone in the second mode when the bend angle is greater than the first threshold and less than a second threshold.5. The bendable boom microphone of claim 4 , wherein the controller operates the bendable boom microphone in a third mode when the bend angle is greater than the second threshold.6. The bendable boom microphone of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of modes includes a mute operation and an ...

MICROPHONE RUBBER BOOT

A multi-sided microphone boot having a front side, a back side, a first lateral side, a second lateral side, and a bottom side. The front side can have a sound tube extending from at least an internal microphone receiving compartment to an external surface of the front side. The back side can form a microphone opening extending from the internal microphone receiving compartment to at least an external surface of the back side. The first lateral side can include at least one protrusion extending from an external surface of the first lateral side. The second lateral side can include at least one protrusion extending from an external surface of the second lateral side. The protrusions can assist in reducing the contact area and/or the number of contacts between the microphone boot and a microphone receiving compartment within a telecommunication device. 1. A microphone boot comprising:a front side having a sound tube extending from at least an internal microphone receiving compartment to an external surface of the front side;a back side opposite the front side, the back side forming a microphone opening extending from the internal microphone receiving compartment to at least an external surface of the back side;a first lateral side interposed between the front side and the back side;a second lateral side opposite the first lateral side, the second lateral side interposed between the front side and the back side;a bottom side interposed between the front side and back side and orthogonal to the front side, back side, first lateral side and second lateral side;at least one protrusion extending from an external surface of the first lateral side; andat least one protrusion extending from an external surface of the second lateral side.2. The microphone boot of wherein an end of the sound tube extends beyond the external surface of the front side.3. The microphone boot of wherein an end of the sound tube extends beyond the external surface of the front side and a distal end ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR REDUCING NOISE IN MICROPHONES

A microphone assembly comprises a substrate and an enclosure disposed on the substrate. A port is defined in one of the substrate or the enclosure. An acoustic transducer is configured to generate an electrical signal in response to acoustic activity. The acoustic transducer comprises a membrane separating a front volume from a back volume of the microphone assembly. The front volume is in fluidic communication with the port, and the back volume is filled with a first gas having a thermal conductivity lower than a thermal conductivity of air. An integrated circuit is electrically coupled to the acoustic transducer and configured to receive the electrical signal from the acoustic transducer. At least a portion of a boundary defining at least one of the front volume or the back volume is configured to have compliance so as to allow pressure equalization. The first gas is different from the second gas. 1. A microphone assembly , comprising:a substrate;an enclosure disposed on the substrate, a port defined in one of the substrate or the enclosure;an acoustic transducer configured to generate an electrical signal responsive to acoustic activity, the acoustic transducer comprising a membrane separating a front volume from a back volume of the microphone assembly, the front volume in fluidic communication with the port;an integrated circuit electrically coupled to the acoustic transducer and configured to receive the electrical signal from the acoustic transducer and generate an output signal representing the acoustic activity; anda thermal barrier layer comprising an aerogel and formulated to have a thermal conductivity less than a thermal conductivity of air and a thickness of less than 50 microns, the thermal barrier layer positioned on at least one interior surface of a boundary defining the back volume.2. The microphone assembly of claim 1 , wherein the thermal barrier layer has a thickness of less than 25 microns.3. The microphone assembly of claim 1 , wherein the ...

DIGITAL VANITY MIRROR ASSEMBLY

A digital vanity mirror assembly includes a mirror that has a reflective surface being directed toward a user to provide a reflection for personal grooming. A pedestal is positionable on a horizontal support surface and the mirror is coupled to the pedestal such that the mirror is supported above the horizontal support surface. A control circuit is coupled to the mirror and a transceiver is coupled to the mirror. The transceiver is in electrical communication with an extrinsic communication network to facilitate two way communication between the user and a remote individual when the user is viewing the mirror. A touch screen is integrated into the reflective surface of the mirror and the touch screen is electrically coupled to the control circuit for controlling operational parameters of the control circuit and the transceiver. Moreover, the touch screen displays indicia received from the transceiver and a remote control is provided that is in wireless communication with the transceiver. 1. A digital vanity mirror assembly having a multimedia devices incorporated into a mirror , said assembly comprising:a mirror having a reflective surface, said reflective surface being directed toward a user wherein said mirror is configured to provide a reflection for personal grooming;a pedestal being positionable on a horizontal support surface, said mirror being coupled to said pedestal such that said mirror is supported above the horizontal support surface;a control circuit being coupled to said mirror;a transceiver being coupled to said mirror, said transceiver being in electrical communication with an extrinsic communication network wherein said transceiver is configured to facilitate two way communication between the user and a remote individual when the user is viewing said mirror;a touch screen being integrated into said reflective surface of said mirror wherein said touch screen is configured to be manipulated by the user, said touch screen being electrically coupled to ...

Wearable electronic device

Hands-free electronic devices and electronic functions that can be worn on the surface of the body in a biologically fit manner are described. The embodiments provide a convergence between electronic products, and biological, anatomical, and biomechanical aspects of the human body while providing hands-free and interchangeable wearable electronic apparatuses that can interact with human senses and physiology of a human body in a practical manner.

Airway Detection Using Acoustic Signals

A tubing assembly for electronic catheter guidance systems is provided and can include a catheter, an internal acoustic transducer and an external acoustic transducer. The catheter extends in a longitudinal direction and has proximal and distal ends that define a lumen therebetween. Further, the catheter is configured for placement within a patient's digestive or respiratory tract. The internal acoustic transducer can be located within the catheter's lumen, and the external acoustic transducer can be located on or outside the patient's body. The transducers can transmit and/or receive acoustic signals as directed by a processor and communicate with the processor to deliver sound data to a display device. The frequency response and/or attenuation of the signals can indicate placement of the catheter in the digestive tract compared to the respiratory tract. A catheter guidance system and method for accurately placing a catheter in the digestive or respiratory tract are also provided. 1. A tubing assembly comprising:a catheter having a proximal end and a distal end and extending in a longitudinal direction, wherein the proximal end and the distal end define a lumen therebetween, and wherein the catheter is configured for placement within a digestive tract of a patient; andan internal acoustic transducer.2. The tubing assembly of claim 1 , wherein the internal acoustic transducer is located within the lumen of the catheter.3. The tubing assembly of claim 2 , wherein the internal acoustic transducer is located at the distal end of the catheter.4. The tubing assembly of claim 1 , wherein the internal acoustic transducer is configured to receive or transmit sound data as controlled by a processor in real-time.5. The tubing assembly of claim 4 , wherein the internal acoustic transducer is configured for a wired connection or a wireless connection to the processor.6. The tubing assembly of claim 1 , wherein the internal acoustic transducer is protected from fluid ingress by ...

IN-EAR-CANAL HEADSET ASSEMBLY

An in-ear-canal headset assembly includes an accommodating housing, a speaker unit, a fixing unit, an in-ear unit and a microphone unit. The accommodating housing has a resonance chamber, a sound chamber in air communication with the resonance chamber, and an outer cover covering the resonance chamber. The resonance chamber receives a socket therein. The speaker unit is received in the sound chamber. The fixing unit has a ring portion disposed around the sound chamber and a hooking portion connected to the ring portion. The in-ear unit has a covering lid covering the sound chamber, a wave-guiding tube extending from the covering lid, and a flexible tip fixed on the wave-guiding tube. The microphone unit has an arm, an earphone plug, a microphone disposed on an end of the arm, and a connecting cord arranged on the arm for electrically connecting the earphone plug to the microphone. 1. An in-ear-canal headset assembly , comprising:an accommodating housing having a resonance chamber, a sound chamber in air communication with the resonance chamber, and an outer cover arranged at a side of the resonance chamber, wherein a socket is received in the resonance chamber;a speaker unit received in the sound chamber;a fixing unit having a ring portion and a hooking portion connected to a periphery of the ring portion, the ring portion disposed around a periphery of the sound chamber;an in-ear unit having a covering lid covering the sound chamber, a wave-guiding tube extending outward from the covering lid, and a flexible tip connected to one end of the wave-guiding tube; anda microphone unit, having an arm, an earphone plug disposed at one end of the arm and plugged in the socket, a microphone disposed on another end of the arm, and a connecting cord fixed on the arm, wherein the earphone plug is extended along a longitudinal direction of the arm, wherein the connecting cord is electrically connected to the earphone plug and the microphone.2. The in-ear-canal headset assembly ...

System and Method for a Microphone Amplifier

In accordance with an embodiment, a two-wire microphone includes an integrated circuit. The integrated circuit includes an amplifier having a power supply connection coupled to a first pin of the integrated circuit and a reference connection coupled to a second pin of the integrated circuit, and an impedance element having a first end coupled to an output of the amplifier and a second end coupled to a first node within the integrated circuit. 1. A two-wire microphone comprising: an amplifier having a power supply connection coupled to a first pin of the integrated circuit and a reference connection coupled to a second pin of the integrated circuit; and', 'an impedance element having a first end coupled to an output of the amplifier and a second end coupled to a first node within the integrated circuit., 'an integrated circuit comprising2. The two-wire microphone of claim 1 , further comprising an acoustic transducer having an output coupled to an input of the amplifier.3. The two-wire microphone of claim 2 , wherein the acoustic transducer is disposed on the integrated circuit.4. The two-wire microphone of claim 1 , further comprising a reference voltage generator disposed on the integrated circuit claim 1 , wherein the reference voltage generator has an output coupled to the first node.5. The two-wire microphone of claim 4 , wherein the reference voltage generator is configured to output a reference voltage that is greater than or less than a DC output voltage of the amplifier.6. The two-wire microphone of claim 1 , further comprising a transistor having a control node coupled to the output of the amplifier and a first output node coupled to the first pin.7. The two-wire microphone of claim 6 , wherein:the first end of the impedance element is coupled to a second output node of the transistor, wherein the first end of the impedance element is coupled to the output of the amplifier via the transistor; andthe first node is coupled to the second pin.8. The two-wire ...

Electronic Device

An electronic device. The electronic device includes: a microphone module, a data input/output interface module, and a sound transmission channel. The data input/output interface module includes an input/output interface jack. The sound transmission channel includes a first port and a second port, the first port meets the input/output interface jack, and the second port meets the microphone module. 1. An electronic device , comprising:a microphone module;at least one data input/output interface module, comprising an input/output interface jack; andat least one sound transmission channel, comprising a first port and a second port,wherein the first port meets the input/output interface jack, and the second port meets the microphone module.2. The electronic device according to claim 1 , wherein the data input/output interface module further comprises a plastic part claim 1 , and the sound transmission channel is located in the plastic part of the data input/output interface module.3. The electronic device according to claim 1 , wherein the first port of the sound transmission channel is disposed on a side wall of the input/output interface jack.4. The electronic device according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one data input/output interface module includes a plurality of data input/output interface modules claim 1 , the at least one sound transmission channel includes a plurality of sound transmission channels which are in one-to-one correspondence with the plurality of data input/output interface modules claim 1 , and an input/output interface jack of each of the plurality of data input/output interface modules meets the microphone module through a corresponding sound transmission channel.5. The electronic device according to claim 1 , wherein the data input/output interface module further comprises a conductive-shielding shell claim 1 , the conductive-shielding shell comprises an opening claim 1 , and the input/output interface jack meets the microphone module ...

Protective Mask with Imbedded Functionality

Disclosed is a protective mask with imbedded functionality and an interchangeable face panel. The protective mask includes an upper support that extends across a wearer's face and a lower support extending downward therefrom so that the mask covers the wearer's nose and chin, leaving the eyes uncovered. The each of the ends of the upper support includes an earphone, whereby each of the earphones includes a microphone, a speaker, a wireless headphone circuitry, a power source, and related components enclosed therein. The wireless headphone circuitry includes a wireless transceiver and an antenna assembly that communicates with an external electronic device. The wireless transceiver is connected to a processor that can decode input signals to emit sound through the speaker, and that can process speech into a signal for transmission. In this way, the present invention provides a hands-free and a wireless method of communicating with external electronic devices.

PORTABLE ELECTRONIC ASSEMBLY AND AN ADHERABLE EARPHONE STRUCTURE THEREOF

A portable electronic assembly and an adherable earphone structure thereof are provided. The adherable earphone structure includes a carrier substrate, an audio signal receiver, an audio signal processor, an audio signal player, a protective layer, and an adhesive layer. The audio signal receiver is configured for receiving an audio signal provided by a portable electronic device. The audio signal processor and the audio signal player are disposed on the carrier substrate and electrically connected to the audio signal processor. The protective layer is configured for covering the audio signal receiver, the audio signal processor and the audio signal player. The adhesive layer is disposed on the carrier substrate or the protective layer. When the adhesive layer is disposed on a face and near an ear of a user, the adherable earphone structure is disposed outside the ear of the user without touching the ear by the adhesive layer. 1. An adherable earphone structure , comprising:a carrier substrate having a first surface, and a second surface opposite to the first surface;an audio signal receiver disposed on the first surface of the carrier substrate for wirelessly receiving an audio signal provided by a portable electronic device;an audio signal processor disposed on the first surface of the carrier substrate and electrically connected to the audio signal receiver;an audio signal player disposed on the first surface of the carrier substrate and electrically connected to the audio signal processor;a protective layer disposed on the first surface of the carrier substrate for covering the audio signal receiver, the audio signal processor and the audio signal player; andan adhesive layer disposed on the second surface of the carrier substrate or an outer surface of the protective layer;wherein the audio signal that is wirelessly received by the audio signal receiver is transmitted to the audio signal player through the audio signal processor.2. The adherable earphone ...

ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH HEAT RADIATION STRUCTURE USING AUDIO DEVICE

An electronic device with a heat radiation structure using an audio device is provided. The electronic device includes a first housing, a speaker module disposed on a surface of the first housing and configured to output sounds in a first direction, a sound reflection plate mounted above the surface of the first housing and having a first surface facing the speaker module, and a heat emission device disposed on a second surface of the sound reflection plate. The sound reflection plate may absorb heat generated from the heat emission device, and discharge the absorbed heat to the outside of the electronic device through a space between the surface of the first housing and the first surface of the sound reflection plate. 1. An electronic device comprising:a first housing;a speaker module disposed on a surface of the first housing, and configured to output sounds in a first direction;a sound reflection plate mounted above the surface of the first housing, and having a first surface facing the speaker module; anda heat emission device disposed on a second surface of the sound reflection plate,wherein the sound reflection plate absorbs heat generated from the heat emission device, and discharges the absorbed heat to the outside of the electronic device through a space between the surface of the first housing and the first surface of the sound reflection plate.2. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the sound reflection plate reflects sounds output from the speaker module claim 1 , and radiates the reflected sounds through the space between the surface of the first housing and the first surface of the sound reflection plate.3. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the sound reflection plate reflects sounds output from the speaker module claim 1 , and radiates the reflected sounds in 360-degree directions at least from a plane perpendicular to the first direction.4. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the speaker module outputs sounds in the first ...

Surface Mountable Microphone Package, a Microphone Arrangement, a Mobile Phone and a Method for Recording Microphone Signals

A surface mountable microphone package comprises a first microphone and a second microphone. Furthermore, the surface mountable microphone package comprises a first opening for the first microphone and a second opening for the second microphone. The first opening and the second opening are arranged on opposite sides of the surface mountable microphone package. 1. A surface mountable microphone package comprising:a first microphone;a second microphone;a first opening for the first microphone; anda second opening for the second microphone;wherein the first opening and the second opening are arranged on opposite sides of the surface mountable microphone package.2. The surface mountable microphone package according to claim 1 , wherein the surface mountable microphone package comprises no further microphone inside the surface mountable microphone package.3. The surface mountable microphone package according to claim 1 , wherein the first microphone and the second microphone are monolithic integrated together.4. The surface mountable microphone package according to claim 1 ,wherein the first microphone comprises a first chip and the second microphone comprises a second chip; andwherein the first chip of the first microphone and the second chip of the second microphone are separated from each other.5. The surface mountable microphone package according to claim 1 ,wherein the first opening is fluidically connected to a first diaphragm of the first microphone such that sound waves entering the first opening are recorded by the first microphone; andwherein the second opening is fluidically connected to a second diaphragm of the second microphone such that sound waves entering the second opening are recorded by the second microphone.6. The surface mountable microphone package according to claim 1 , wherein the first opening and the second opening are fluidically separated from each other in the surface mountable microphone package.7. The surface mountable microphone package ...

AIRCRAFT GROUND SAFETY FOR ULTRASONIC SENSORS

An acoustic sensor system for an aircraft includes a transmitter configured to emit acoustic signals external to the aircraft, and at least one microphone positioned on an exterior of the aircraft and configured to sense the acoustic signals as sensed data. The acoustic sensor system is configured to direct the acoustic signals to the at least one microphone such that a sound pressure level is attenuated perpendicular to the aircraft. 1. An acoustic sensor system for an aircraft , the acoustic sensor system comprising:a transmitter configured to emit acoustic signals external to the aircraft; andat least one microphone positioned on an exterior of the aircraft and configured to sense the acoustic signals as sensed data;wherein the acoustic sensor system is configured to direct the acoustic signals toward the at least one microphone such that a sound pressure level is attenuated perpendicular to the aircraft.2. The acoustic sensor system of claim 1 , further comprising:an echo protector fixed over the transmitter and shaped to direct the acoustic signals toward the at least one microphone such that the sound pressure level is attenuated perpendicular to the aircraft.3. The acoustic sensor system of claim 2 , wherein the echo protector comprises:a housing that extends from a base to an end; anda directivity feature positioned within the housing and configured to direct the acoustic signals to the at least one microphone.4. The acoustic sensor system of claim 3 , wherein the base includes an opening configured to permit the acoustic signals to reach the directivity feature.5. The acoustic sensor system of claim 4 , wherein the directivity feature is an inverted pyramid connected to the end of the housing claim 4 , and wherein each of a plurality of faces of the inverted pyramid are positioned to direct the acoustic signals.6. The acoustic sensor system of claim 5 , wherein the at least one microphone comprises a plurality of microphones claim 5 , and wherein each of ...

ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND SYSTEM FOR DECIDING DURATION OF RECEIVING VOICE INPUT BASED ON CONTEXT INFORMATION

An electronic device includes a speaker, a microphone, a communication circuit, a processor operatively connected to the speaker, the microphone, and the communication circuit, and a memory operatively connected to the processor. The memory stores instructions that, when executed, cause the processor to receive a user input to activate an intelligent system, to determine at least part of a duration to receive a user utterance via the microphone, based at least partly on a state of the electronic device, to receive a first user utterance via the microphone after receiving the user input, to transmit first data associated with the first user utterance to an external server via the communication circuit, and to receive a first response from the external server via the communication circuit. The first response is generated based at least partly on the first data. 1. An electronic device comprising:a housing;a speaker positioned at a first portion of the housing;a microphone positioned at a second portion of the housing;a communication circuit positioned in or attached to the housing;a processor positioned in the housing and operatively connected to the speaker, the microphone, and the communication circuit; anda memory positioned in the housing and operatively connected to the processor, receive a user input to activate an intelligent system;', 'determine at least part of a duration to receive a user utterance via the microphone, based at least partly on a state of the electronic device;', 'receive a first user utterance via the microphone after receiving the user input;', 'transmit first data associated with the first user utterance to an external server via the communication circuit; and', 'receive a first response from the external server via the communication circuit,, 'wherein the memory stores instructions that, when executed, cause the processor towherein the first response is generated based at least partly on the first data.2. The electronic device of claim 1 , ...

ELECTRONIC APPARATUS FOR PROCESSING USER UTTERANCE FOR CONTROLLING AN EXTERNAL ELECTRONIC APPARATUS AND CONTROLLING METHOD THEREOF

An electronic apparatus is provided. The electronic device includes a housing, a touch screen display disposed inside the housing and exposed through a first portion of the housing, a microphone disposed inside the housing and exposed through a second portion of the housing, a communication circuit disposed inside the housing, a processor disposed inside the housing and electrically connected to the touch screen display, the microphone, and the communication circuit, and a memory disposed in the housing and electrically connected with the processor. 1. An electronic apparatus comprising:a housing;a touch screen display disposed inside the housing and exposed through a first portion of the housing;a microphone disposed inside the housing and exposed through a second portion of the housing;a communication circuit disposed inside the housing;at least one processor disposed inside the housing and electrically connected to the touch screen display, the microphone, and the communication circuit; anda memory disposed in the housing and electrically connected with the at least one processor, receive a user input through at least one of the touch screen display or the microphone, wherein the user input includes a request for performing at least one task by using a first external electronic apparatus and a second external electronic apparatus,', 'transmit first data associated with the user input to an external server through the communication circuit,', 'receive a response including information about a first sequence of states of the first external electronic apparatus and a second sequence of states of the second external electronic apparatus, from the external server through the communication circuit;', 'transmit a first command that allows the first external electronic apparatus to have the first sequence of states to the first external electronic apparatus, and', 'transmit a second command that allows the second external electronic apparatus to have the second sequence ...

DEVICE WITH LINEAR SLOTS FOR WATER DRAINAGE

A device with linear slots for water drainage is provided. The device comprises: a bezel covering a cavity and a microphone/speaker mounted therein, the bezel having outer and inner faces, the inner face facing the cavity; linear slots through the bezel between the faces, the linear slots being obliquely angled relative to an upright axis of the bezel; linear slats separating the linear slots at the bezel and forming sides thereof having dimensions selected to promote formation of water droplets thereon of a size which overcome water surface tension and flow out of the linear slots when the bezel is exposed to one or more of mist, rain, water and humidity; and one or more recesses at the inner face, adjacent to the linear slots, the one or more recesses to collect water from the water droplets as the water flows out of the linear slots. 1. A device comprising:a cavity;one or more of a microphone and a speaker mounted in the cavity;a bezel covering the cavity and the one or more of the microphone and the speaker, the bezel having an outer face and an inner face, the inner face facing the cavity;linear slots through the bezel from the outer face to the inner face, the linear slots being obliquely angled relative to an upright axis of the bezel;linear slats separating the linear slots at the bezel and forming sides thereof having dimensions selected to promote formation of water droplets thereon of a size which overcome water surface tension and flow out of the linear slots when the bezel is exposed to one or more of mist, rain, water and humidity; andone or more recesses at the inner face of the bezel, adjacent to the linear slots, the one or more recesses to collect water from the water droplets as the water flows out of the linear slots.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the cavity has a given volume claim 1 , and a thickness of the linear slats and an area of the linear slots are further selected to reduce Helmholtz resonance within a given transmission band claim ...

Microphone Mount For A Speaker Cabinet

A microphone apparatus for mounting a microphone adjacent to a loudspeaker housed in a loudspeaker cabinet is defined by, an “L” shaped body with an adjustable foot that slides in a longitudinal direction along a channel strip to bridge a desired distance between the speaker cabinet and an opposing surface to achieve a wedge and secure mount. A positioning arm is fixed to the face of the “L” shape body and used to position the microphone to the desired distance of the loud speaker in the loudspeaker cabinet. 1. An apparatus for mounting a microphone to a loudspeaker cabinet having a loudspeaker , including:a body having an adjustable foot that slides in a longitudinal motion along a channel strip in the body to provide a wedge between the loudspeaker cabinet and an opposing surface thereby securing the apparatus in place; the apparatus further including a positioning arm at one end of the body to receive and position a microphone.2. The apparatus according to wherein the positioning arm is a flexible arm and in use is adapted to position the microphone to a desired distance from the loudspeaker of the loudspeaker cabinet.3. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the body is substantially “L” shaped.4. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the body is “T” shaped.5. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the opposing surface is one of: a surface beneath the loudspeaker cabinet claim 1 , or the bottom surface of a loudspeaker cabinet.6. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the opposing surface is one of: a bottom surface of an amplifier head claim 1 , or the top surface of a loudspeaker cabinet.7. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the body has a vertical channel cut to allow a guide to travel in a longitudinal motion without deviating off its path.8. The apparatus according to claim 7 , wherein the guide is threaded.9. The apparatus according to claim 8 , wherein the threaded guide has a fastener which may be rotated to loosen or ...

Sound Directing Device for a Mobile Telecommunication Device

The present invention employs a privacy mask, with elongated mouth-piece, having a semi-circular opening for a user's mouth and a second opening coupled with a transfer tube in which a user's voice travels until it reaches the receiver of a mobile phone or computer, inserted in a head-set equipped with ear-pieces. The present invention is a telecommunication device allowing both speaking and listening with privacy, since it prevents both the user's voice to spread in the surrounding and outside noises to disturb the communication. 1. A Communication privacy device , comprising:A cup-shaped mask having an inner wall surface, and outer wall surface with an opening end for positioning on a user's face and over the user's mouth and facial piece;The inner wall surface is lined with a soft foam or heavy material layer, or both;The opening end has a facial piece attached to the housing portion at the affixing edge and a brim covered with flexible foam with a general structure to complement facial groves of the user;A transfer tube having an open end connected to the mask at the closed end;The transfer tube is connected to the mask through a hole;The hole can be placed in front of the speaker's mouth, or on a side of the mask;The transfer tube, not longer than 100 centimeters, is an elongated tube, rigid or flexible, with an open end, middle section, and exit end, and an inner and outer surface;The inner surface of the transfer tube is smooth;The transfer tube having an open end orientated directly at said user's mouth in said opening;The transfer tube exit end is straight, jagged, or tapered;A sound receiver of an electronic device, being a cellular phone or any recording device, is placed at a close distance having an angle to the exit end, the exit end is round, square, or oval, of the transfer tube;The transfer tube has an inner wall diameter between 0.1 and 2 centimeters;The total weight is no more than 500 grams.2. The communication privacy device of claim 1 , wherein ...

DRIP CONTROL DEVICE FOR A BOOM MICROPHONE

The present invention relates to a drip control device for a boom microphone for installation around the boom at a distance from the microphone. To improve the dripping off beads of perspiration, the drip control device as measured in the direction of the boom, has a length (L) and as measured in the direction perpendicular to the boom, a length (D) and that with respect to ratio of these dimensions, such a ratio L/D is greater than 1. 1. A drip control device for a boom microphone for installation around a boom at a distance from the boom microphone , wherein the drip control device is measured in a direction of the boom , has a length (L) and is measured in a length perpendicular to the boom , and has a length (D) and wherein a ratio of the length (L) and the length (D) is greater than one.2. The drip control device of substantially having a shape of a hollow cylinder including an inside diameter that is not larger than an outside diameter of the boom.3. The drip control device of wherein a jacket of the hollow cylinder includes a cut extending across an entire length and an entire thickness thereof.4. The drip control device of being formed of a substantially helically shaped band claim 2 , wherein an inside diameter of the helically shaped band is not larger than the outside diameter of the boom.5. The drip control device of being made of silicone or a thermoplastic material.6. The drip control device of including a helically shaped band surrounding portions of the boom to enable a drip off of a bead of perspiration thereform.7. The drip control device of wherein a jacket of the hollow cylinder includes grooves claim 1 , nubs claim 1 , ribs claim 1 , ridges claim 1 , wells claim 1 , dents claim 1 , or indentations.8. A drip control device for a boom microphone for installation around a boom being spaced apart from the boom microphone claim 1 , wherein the drip control device has a length (L) and a length (D) claim 1 , and wherein a ratio of the length (L) and ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INTRA-ORAL BASED COMMUNICATIONS

Systems and methods are disclosed for capturing sound for communication by mounting one or more intra-oral microphones to capture sound; and mounting a mouth wearable communicator in the oral cavity to communicate sound with a remote unit. 1. A communication device as disclosed herein.2. A method to capture sound for communication as disclosed herein. This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/005,860 filed Jan. 25, 2016, which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/176,666 filed Feb. 10, 2014 (now U.S. Pat. No. 9,247,332 issuing Jan. 26, 2016), which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/615,189 filed Sep. 13, 2012 (now U.S. Pat. No. 8,649,536 issued Feb. 11, 2014), which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12/175,240 filed Jul. 17, 2008 (now U.S. Pat. No. 8,295,506 issued Oct. 23, 2012), the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety.Traditionally field workers such as fire fighters and plant workers communicate using two way radios such as radios supplied by Motorola, Inc. As mentioned in United States Patent 20070142072, two way radios allow users the ability to wirelessly communicate with others on a small network. Most two way radios use various channels or frequencies for communication. Monitoring of more than one channel allows a user to communicate with a plurality of people for a variety of purposes. In a security environment, for instance, channel may be used to communicate about and monitor emergency conditions. Channel may be used to communicate about and monitor major security threats. Channel may be used to communicate about and monitor minor security threats. A user may monitor all three channels by using a two way radio having a scanning mode. Other devices that can be used instead of two way radios include cellular telephones. These devices enable personal communication by allowing telephone access from anywhere within reach of ...

Face Mask Communication System

This present invention relates to a face mask communication system having a face mask equipped with a built-in speaker, amplifier and microphone to enable a wearer to more clearly communicate with others without having to remove his or her face mask. More specifically, the wearer can speak into the microphone, which is amplified through the speaker to project the voice of the wearer to other people in the vicinity of the mask wearer. 1. A face mask communication system comprising:a face mask sized and configured to cover a nose and mouth region of a wearer and having an interior surface and an exterior surface;a microphone disposed on the interior surface of the face mask near the mouth region of the wearer; anda speaker disposed on an exterior surface of the face mask.2. The face mask communication system as recited in claim 1 , wherein each of the speaker and the microphone are positioned on a left panel or a right panel of the face mask.3. The face mask communication system as recited in claim 2 , wherein the speaker is positioned on a different panel than the microphone.4. The face mask communication system as recited in claim 1 , wherein the speaker is provided with a removable cover and is in wireless communication with the speaker.5. The face mask communication system as recited in claim 4 , wherein the removable cover comprises an anti-microbial element.6. The face mask communication system as recited in claim 1 , wherein the microphone comprises a high pass filter to remove lower frequency sounds.7. The face mask communication system as recited in claim 1 , wherein the microphone and the speaker are connected to a processor.8. The face mask communication system as recited in claim 7 , wherein the processor is connected to a remote device for emitting sounds or providing a display on the remote device.9. The face mask communication system as recited in claim 8 , wherein the remote device is one of a smartphone or a speaker.10. The face mask communication ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROCESSING MULTI-DIRECTIONAL AUDIO AND RF BACKSCATTERED SIGNALS

In an example, the present invention provides an UWB and FMCW sensor apparatus, with an audio module and inertial motion module. The apparatus has at least three transceiver modules. Each of the transceiver modules has an antenna array to be configured to sense a back scatter of electromagnetic energy from spatial location of a zero degree location in relation to a mid point of the device through a 360 degrees range where each antenna array is configured to sense a 120 degree range. In an example, each of the antenna array has a support member, a plurality of receiving antenna, a receiver integrated circuit coupled to the receiving antenna and configured to receive an incoming rf signal and covert the incoming rf signal into a base band signal, and a plurality of transmitting antenna. 1. A system for capturing information from a spatial region to monitor human activities , the system comprising:a housing, the housing having sufficient structural strength to protect an interior region within the housing;an audio module comprising:a plurality of peripheral microphone devices spatially disposed along a peripheral region of the audio module, each of the peripheral microphone devices having an analog output;a center microphone device spatially disposed within a center region of the audio module, the center microphone device having an analog output;an analog to digital converter coupled to each of the analog outputs;a spatial configuration comprising a shaped region for the peripheral region to provide a 360 degrees field of view for the plurality of peripheral microphone devices;a bus device coupled to each of the analog to digital converters, the bus device communicating with each of the plurality of peripheral microphone devices and the center microphone device;a signal processor coupled to the bus device; anda processor device coupled to the signal processing device and configured to process an audio information comprising an audio event from the plurality of ...

External Microphone Arrays for Sound Source Localization

A system includes multiple microphone arrays positioned at different locations on a roof of an autonomous vehicle. Each microphone array includes two or more microphones. Internal clocks of each microphone array are synchronized by a processor and used to generate timestamps indicating when microphones capture a sound. Based on the timestamps, the processor is configured to localize a source of the sound. 1. A system comprising:a first microphone array positioned at a first location on an autonomous vehicle, the first microphone array comprising a first plurality of microphones, each microphone of the first plurality of microphones able to capture a particular sound from a particular source to generate a corresponding audio frame having a timestamp based on a first internal clock associated with the first microphone array, the timestamp indicative of a time a corresponding microphone of the first plurality of microphones captured the particular sound;a second microphone array positioned at a second location on the autonomous vehicle, the second microphone array comprising a second plurality of microphones, each microphone of the second plurality of microphones able to capture the particular sound from the particular source to generate a corresponding audio frame having a timestamp based on a second internal clock associated with the second microphone array, the timestamp indicative of a time a corresponding microphone of the second plurality of microphones captured the particular sound; and{'claim-text': ['synchronize the first internal clock with the second internal clock;', 'perform a first operation to localize the particular source relative to the autonomous vehicle based on the timestamps of the audio frames generated by the first plurality of microphones;', 'perform a second operation to localize the particular source relative to the autonomous vehicle based on the timestamps of the audio frames generated by the second plurality of microphones;', 'determine ...

MICROPHONE BOOM STRUCTURE

A microphone boom structure includes a first and second end boom segments, and intermediate boom segments sequentially disposed between the first end boom segment and the second end boom segment. An end of the first end boom segment is hinged with an end of the adjacent intermediate boom segment, an end of the second end boom segment is hinged with an end of the adjacent intermediate boom segment, and the ends of two adjacent intermediate boom segments are hinged. An adjusting structure is provided between the first end boom segment and the adjacent intermediate boom segment, between the second end boom segment and the adjacent intermediate boom segment, and between the two adjacent intermediate boom segments. The adjusting structure includes an axial hole formed in a boom segment, an adjusting bar inserted into the axial hole, and an elastic compression member disposed between the axial hole and the adjusting bar. 1. A microphone boom structure , comprising a first end boom segment , a second end boom segment , and a plurality of intermediate boom segments sequentially disposed between the first end boom segment and the second end boom segment;an end of the first end boom segment is hinged with an end of the adjacent intermediate boom segment, an end of the second end boom segment is hinged with an end of the adjacent intermediate boom segment, and the ends of two adjacent intermediate boom segments are hinged;an adjusting structure is further provided between the end of the first end boom segment and the end of the adjacent intermediate boom segment, the end of the second end boom segment and the end of the adjacent intermediate boom segment, and the ends of two adjacent intermediate boom segments, respectively; andthe adjusting structure comprises an axial hole provided in a boom segment, an adjusting bar inserted into the axial hole, and an elastic compression member disposed between the axial hole and the adjusting bar.2. The microphone boom structure according ...

HEADSET

There is provided a headset having a holder which is of such a shape or configuration that it can be laid around the base of an ear of a user. The holder has a first end and a second end. The headset has an earmold unit or an ear fitting portion having an electroacoustic reproduction transducer and also a plug unit for electrical and mechanical contacting of an earmold unit or an ear fitting portion. The plug unit is provided at the first end of the holder. A boom arm with a boom microphone is fixed by means of a fixing unit at the second end of the holder. 1. A headset comprising:a holder that is shaped so as to fit around the base of an ear of a user or to fit behind an auricle of the user, the holder having a first end and a second end;an earmold unit or an ear fitting portion comprising an electroacoustic reproduction transducer;a first plug unit provided at the first end of the holder, and configured to electrically and mechanically contact the earmold unit or the ear fitting portion; anda boom arm that comprises a boom microphone, the boom arm being fixed to the second end of the holder by a fixing unit.2. The headset as set forth in :wherein the second end of the holder, in a state of being worn, sticks out under the auricle of a user.3. The headset as set forth in :wherein the earmold unit or the ear fitting portion further comprises a second plug unit, the second plug unit cooperating with the first plug unit to electrically and mechanically contact the earmold unit or the ear fitting portion.4. The headset as set forth in :wherein the holder is in the form of a flexible shape-retaining wire.5. The headset as set forth in claim 1 , further comprising:an electrical cable configured to electrically contact the electroacoustic reproduction transducer;wherein the electrical cable is at least partially enclosed by the holder, or the electrical cable together with the holder are at least partially enclosed by a casing.6. A holder for a headset comprising:a first ...

PATIENT RESPIRATORY MASK WITH INTEGRATED MICROPHONE AND METHOD OF PATIENT COMMUNICATION UTILIZING THE SAME

The present disclosure presents a patient respiratory mask that is configured to pick up patient speech from within the patient respiratory mask utilizing a microphone and to transmit that speech to a speaker or other communications device and a method of patient communication utilizing the same. 1. A patient respiratory mask , comprising:a mask portion configured to define an interior patient airspace;a fluid delivery tube configured to provide fluid gas to the interior patient airspace; anda microphone disposed on or in a coupler between the mask portion and the fluid delivery tube portion, the microphone configured to interface with a communications system configured to pick up speech from the patient mask for delivery to an additional communications component.2. A patient respiratory mask in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the microphone is a wireless claim 1 , noise-cancelling microphone disposed on or in the coupler claim 1 , the microphone configured to interface with an external wireless speaker or a wireless communications device configured to relay speech from the interior patient airspace to the speaker or wireless communications device.3. A patient respiratory mask in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the coupler further includes a speaker in communication with the microphone.4. A patient respiratory mask in accordance with claim 1 , wherein said microphone is wired to a speaker.5. A patient respiratory mask in accordance with claim 1 , wherein said microphone is provided as part of electronics assembly connected to a power cord that runs at least partially along the length of said fluid delivery tube portion to terminate in an outlet prong connector.6. A patient respiratory mask in accordance with claim 1 , wherein said communications system is configured to interact with a personal assistant with said personal assistant responding to or accepting commands from delivered speech.7. A patient respiratory mask in accordance with claim 1 , further ...

Image Scanning Device

An image scanning device may comprise a microphone for receiving a voice, an image scanning section for scanning an image, and a control section for instructing the image scanning section to start scanning after a delay time elapses after the voice. The image scanning device may be able to scan a copy sheet, without being affected by an air flow caused by a voice when instructed to scan the copy sheet with a voice instruction.

WATER-PROOF MICROPHONE

A water-proof microphone is provided in embodiments of the present invention, comprising: a substrate on which microphone components are mounted; a packaging housing arranged on top of the substrate; a plurality of water-proof sound apertures being formed on the packaging housing; wherein the packaging housing is connected to the substrate in a leak-tight manner. In the present invention, a plurality of water-proof sound apertures are formed on the packaging housing of the microphone, and the water-proof sound apertures prevent water drops from entering the interior of the microphone while allowing sound signals enter the microphone. Water tension may prevent the water drops from entering the microphone through the sound apertures. In this way, the microphone is resistant to water and its acoustic performance is not affected. In addition, since there is no need for the provision of the water-proof membranes, a simpler structure is obtained, and costs are reduced. 1. A water-proof microphone , comprising:a substrate on which microphone components are mounted;a packaging housing arranged on top of the substrate; a plurality of water-proof sound apertures being formed on the packaging housing;wherein the packaging housing is connected to the substrate in a leak-tight manner.2. The water-proof microphone of claim 1 , wherein the microphone components comprise an acoustic sensor disposed on a top surface of the substrate and an ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit) chip claim 1 , the acoustic sensor is electrically connected to the ASIC chip.3. The water-proof microphone of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of water-proof sound apertures are provided on sides of the packaging housing.4. The water-proof microphone of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of water-proof sound apertures are provided on top of the packaging housing.5. The water-proof microphone of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of water-proof sound apertures are arranged in rows claim 1 , a connecting line ...

MICROPHONE

Provided is a microphone which is capable of detecting a face or the like of the person and maintaining an on-state even when the face or the like of the person which has approached the microphone does not move. A power supply of the microphone turns on according to a reception of a reflected light of an emission from the first and/or second light-emitting element, which is arranged at a position around an outer periphery of the sound pickup portion of the microphone by the first and/or second light-receiving element, which is arranged at an another position around the outer periphery of the sound pickup portion of the microphone. 1. A microphone , comprising:a grip portion having a rod-like shape;a sound pickup portion having one of a substantially spherical shape and a substantially columnar shape having an axis matching with a longitudinal direction of the grip portion, and connected to one end of the grip portion;a first light-emitting element arranged at a first position around an outer periphery of the sound pickup portion;a second light-emitting element arranged at a second position opposed to the first position around the outer periphery of the sound pickup portion;a first light-receiving element arranged at a third position being one of two intermediate points between the first position and the second position around the outer periphery of the sound pickup portion; anda second light-receiving element arranged at a fourth position being another of the two intermediate positions,a light-emitting surface of each of the first light-emitting element and the second light-emitting element and a light-receiving surface of each of the first light-receiving element and the second light-receiving element being oriented in a direction opposite to an extending direction of the grip portion from the sound pickup portion, anda power supply of the microphone turning on according to a reception of a reflected light of an emission from the first light-emitting element and/or ...

MOBILE TERMINAL AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF

A mobile terminal according to one embodiment of the present invention comprises: a display unit for displaying a screen of a recording application; a voice signal input unit for receiving a voice signal according to a recording command; and a control unit, wherein the control unit displays an image corresponding to each of a plurality of sound sources on the screen when the voice signal includes the voice signal of the plurality of sound sources, controls the display unit to display a specific indicator associated with a change in a set value of the recording application on the screen, senses a touch input for moving the specific indicator, changes the set value so that the magnitude of the voice signal of a sound source corresponding to an image that is getting farther from the specific indicator among the images corresponding to each of the plurality of sound sources becomes smaller after the specific indicator moves, and changes the set value so that the magnitude of the voice signal of a sound source corresponding to an image that is getting closer to the specific indicator among the images corresponding to each of the plurality of sound sources becomes larger after the specific indicator moves. 1. A mobile terminal , comprising:a display unit configured to display a screen of a recording application;an audio signal input unit configured to receive an input of an audio signal in response to a recording command; anda controller configured to:display an image corresponding to each of a plurality of sound sources on the screen when the audio signal includes audio signals of the sound sources,control the display unit to display a specific indicator related to a change of a setting value of the recording application on the screen,detect a touch input of moving the specific indicator,change the setting value so as to decrease a size of an audio signal of a sound source corresponding to an image getting away from the specific indicator among images respectively ...

Base Station, Wireless Headset and Headband Thereto

The invention relates to a base station, wireless headset and headband thereto where the headset is powered by a rechargeable battery and where the base station has a cradle and the headset has a cradle-neck, wherein the cradle mount charging output points and the cradle-neck mounts charging input contact points, whereby the headset may be cradled in a charging position to ensure electrical connection between the base station and the rechargeable battery through the electrical contact points; where the wireless headset comprises attachment cites for releasably attachment thereto of the headband to form a headband-headset assembly. 112-. (canceled)13. A base station and wireless headset where the headset is powered by a rechargeable battery comprised therein and where the base station has a cradle with charging output contact points and the headset has a cradle-neck with charging input contact points; wherein the base station in a surface region at the cradle comprises a surface mounted magnetic means displaying magnetic polarization , wherein the headset at a corresponding surface region at the cradle neck comprise at least a surface mounted magnetic means displaying only one of the first or the second polarization ensuring attraction forces and repulsion forces respectively between this further magnetic means and the two magnetic means at the bases station cradle , wherein the magnetic means and the charging input or output connection pints of the base station and of the headset cradle neck portion is provided at the guiding surfaces , and wherein two electrical charging connection are respectively placed at each side of a corresponding magnetic means.14. The base station and wireless headset as claimed in claim 13 , wherein the guiding surfaces of the base station comprises two opposed protruding wall parts with a distance therebetween corresponding to the width of a boom arm of the headset at the cradle neck portions thereof claim 13 , and where magnetic means ...

Two layer microphone protection

Aspects of the present disclosure provide multi-layer microphone protection for any apparatus that captures sound. The apparatus includes an enclosure defining a first cavity. A microphone element is coupled to the first cavity. The microphone element comprises a microphone sensor and a microphone cavity. A first, outer protective layer is disposed at an outer end of the first cavity, closer to the external environment. A second, inner protective layer is disposed between an inner end of the first cavity and the microphone element. The second, inner protective layer may protect the microphone sensor from particles or liquids that may have passed through the first protective layer. The first and second layers may have different acoustic properties.

Sound generator, display device including the same, and method of driving display device

A sound generator for a display device, including: a first vibration generation unit having a first electrode and a second electrode; a second vibration generation unit having a third electrode and a fourth electrode; and a vibration layer including: a first sub-vibration layer disposed between the first electrode and the second electrode; and a second sub-vibration layer disposed between the third electrode and the fourth electrode, wherein the first vibration generation unit is configured to contract and expand the first sub-vibration layer based on a first driving voltage applied to the first electrode and a second driving voltage applied to the second electrode, and wherein the second vibration generation unit is configured to contract and expand the second sub-vibration layer based on a third driving voltage applied to the third electrode and a fourth driving voltage applied to the fourth electrode.

Electronic Device Having Components With Elastomeric Sealing Structures

An electronic device has a housing in which components are installed. The components contain audio components having audio ports and terminals. Elastomeric material is molded over the surface of an audio component so that the leads attached to the terminals protrude through the elastomeric material. The protruding portions of the leads are bent back to lie flush with the surface of the elastomeric material. The elastomeric material are configured to form elastomeric structures with an opening that is aligned with the audio port in a component. The housing of an electronic device has one or more openings that form an audio port. The opening in the elastomeric structures that are molded onto the audio component is aligned with the audio port in the housing and the audio port in the audio component. Mesh structures cover the audio port in the housing. 1. Apparatus , comprising:an electrical component having leads; andan elastomeric structure molded around the leads and molded to the electrical component, wherein the electrical component has a port and wherein the elastomeric structure has an opening that is aligned with the port.2. The apparatus defined in wherein the electrical component comprises an audio component and wherein the port comprises an audio port.3. The apparatus defined in wherein the elastomeric structure covers substantially all of the audio component.4. The apparatus defined in wherein the audio component comprises a microphone and wherein the port comprises a microphone port aligned with the opening in the elastomeric structure.5. The apparatus defined in further comprising a flexible printed circuit having traces that are coupled to the leads.6. The apparatus defined in further comprising an electronic device housing with an opening that is aligned with the opening of the elastomeric structure.7. The apparatus defined in wherein the opening in the electronic device housing comprises one of multiple audio port openings in the electronic device ...

HEADSET HAVING A MICROPHONE

Noise cancelling headsets and a method of improving audio sensitivity for a headset are disclosed. The headset comprises a speaker, a microphone unit comprising at least a first and a second microphone for picking up incoming sound and generating a first audio signal generated at least partly from the at least first microphone and a second audio signal being at least partly generated from the at least second microphone, a signal processor being configured to receive and analyse the first audio signal and the second audio signal to determine one or more equalization filter coefficients, an equalization filter configured to receive the second audio signal and the one or more equalization coefficients, and to equalize the second audio signal according to the determined one or more equalization filter coefficients to provide an output audio signal, wherein the one or more equalization filter coefficient are determined so as to approximate a power spectrum of the output audio signal to a power spectrum of the first audio signal. 1. A headset for voice communication , having multiple microphones and at least one beam former , the headset comprisinga speaker,a microphone unit comprising at least a first and a second microphone for picking up incoming sound and generating a first audio signal generated at least partly from the at least first microphone and a second audio signal being at least partly generated from the at least second microphone,a signal processor being configured to receive and analyze the first audio signal and the second audio signal, derived from a beam former, to determine one or more equalization filter coefficients,an equalization filter configured to receive the second audio signal and the one or more equalization coefficients, and to equalize the second audio signal according to the determined one or more equalization filter coefficients to provide an output audio signal, wherein the one or more equalization filter coefficient are determined so as ...

CAPTURING AND PROCESSING SOUND SIGNALS

A system comprising a microphone arranged to capture sound from an environment, and an ultrasound emitter configured to emit an emitted ultrasound signal into an environment. The microphone is arranged to capture a received audio signal from the environment, comprising a component in the human audible range. The microphone is also arranged to capture a received ultrasound signal comprising reflections of the emitted ultrasound signal, or else the system comprises another, co-located microphone arranged to capture the received ultrasound signal. Either way, the system further comprises a controller implemented in software or hardware or a combination thereof, wherein the controller is configured to process the received audio signal in dependence on the received ultrasound signal. 1. A system comprising:an ultrasound emitter configured to emit an emitted ultrasound signal into an environment;sound sensing equipment comprising a microphone or more than one co-located microphone, wherein at least one of the one or more microphones of said sound sensing equipment is arranged to capture from said environment a received audio signal comprising a component in a human audible range, and wherein at least one of the one or more microphones of the sound sensing equipment is arranged to capture a received ultrasound signal comprising reflections of the emitted ultrasound signal; and applying a noise model in order to remove ambient noise from the received audio signal, the noise model modelling ambient noise originating from said environment;', 'performing a motion detection process, by using the received ultrasound signal to detect the reflections of the emitted ultrasound and based thereon to detect motion in the environment;', 'performing a noise classification to classify whether or not the received audio signal currently consists only of ambient noise, by classifying the received audio signal as ambient noise at least partially in dependence on not being accompanied by ...

MICROPHONE COOPERATION DEVICE

According to one embodiment, a microphone cooperation device includes a first device including a first microphone and a first speaker, and a second device including a second microphone and a second speaker. The first device and the second device are capable of a first action of joining a group of devices when the second microphone receives a first sound wave emitted from the first speaker. 1. A microphone cooperation device , comprising:a first device comprising a first microphone and a first speaker; anda second device comprising a second microphone and a second speaker,the first device and the second device configured to implement a first action of joining a group of devices when the second microphone receives a first sound wave emitted from the first speaker.2. The device according to claim 1 , wherein a frequency of the first sound wave is between 20 Hz and 20 kHz.3. The device according to claim 1 , wherein a frequency of the first sound wave is greater than 20 kHz.4. The device according to claim 1 , wherein emission of the first sound wave is initiated when the first device receives an operation of a first operator.5. The device according to claim 1 , wherein emission of the first sound wave is initiated based at least in part on at least one of a time claim 1 , information relating to a position of the first device claim 1 , a schedule of a first operator of the first device claim 1 , information relating to a distance between the first device and the second device claim 1 , or information relating to a past communication history between the first device and the second device.6. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the second device prompts claim 1 , when the second microphone receives the first sound wave claim 1 , a second operator of the second device to select whether to implement the first action.7. The device according to claim 6 , wherein the first action is implemented when the second device acquires information that implementation of the first ...

Spy Block

The Spy Block invention is an innovative product designed to protect an important strategic advantage during football games. The unique design will help to insure that all conversations held by football coaches over headsets are kept confidential from opposing sideline and potential spies in the stadium crowd. Spy Block will be marketed as a sporting goods accessory. The unique oval concave shaped, lightweight plastic—snap on accessory will be used to cover microphone headsets to guarantee privacy when calling plays. The product will be made out of lightweight plastic, height 4-6 inches and length 6-8 inches, basic color-black or color of headset. The unique plastic design will be extremely lightweight and unobtrusive to regular headset usage. The unique design will be easy to implement on virtually any headset with a microphone and will be competitively priced, adding to its appeal. It is anticipated that adding logos of teams to the Spy Block product will add personalization to this sporting goods accessory. 1. Spy Block's unique plastic design will be extremely lightweight and unobtrusive to regular headset usage.2. (canceled)3. Spy Block unique design will help insure that all conversations held by coaches over headsets are kept confidential from opposing sideline and potential spies in the stadium crowd.4. (canceled)5. The Spy Block product will provide peace of mind for each team and allows them to call plays faster and with more confidence.6. (canceled) Dec. 1, 2013, while watching football on television, Mr. Russell B. Arnold, Sr., came up with the idea to create a new product to protect an important strategic advantage during football games. He realized that coaching staffs were using writing pads or some type of portfolio to cover their headsets when calling plays, to prevent the opposing team from reading their lips or spying on them. After the game he made a draft drawing of a product or accessory that would block the opponent's ability to read the lips ...

SOUND COLLECTING DEVICE AND SOUND COLLECTING DEVICE SET

A sound collecting device including: a line-of-sight detector configured to detect line-of-sight information of user's eyes; a microphone; a processor configured to control the microphone so as to achieve sensitivity in the line-of-sight direction of the eyes higher than in other directions on the basis of the line-of-sight information detected by the line-of-sight detector; and an attachment portion for attaching the line-of-sight detector and the microphone on a head portion or an ear portion, wherein the microphone is provided on each of the two positions of the attachment portion, and the processor controls a plurality of the microphones on the basis of the line-of-sight information. 1. A sound collecting device comprising:a line-of-sight detector configured to detect line-of-sight information of user's eyes;a microphone;a processor configured to control the microphone so as to achieve sensitivity in the line-of-sight direction of the eyes higher than in other directions on the basis of the line-of-sight information detected by the line-of-sight detector; andan attachment portion for attaching the line-of-sight detector and the microphone on a head portion or an ear portion, whereinthe microphone is provided on each of two positions of the attachment portion, andthe processor controls a plurality of the microphones on the basis of the line-of-sight information.2. The sound collecting device according to claim 1 , further comprising a receiver configured to receive claim 1 , from another device claim 1 , another type of line-of-sight information different from the line-of-sight information claim 1 , whereinthe processor controls the microphone so as to achieve sensitivity in the line-of-sight direction higher than in other directions on the basis of the line-of-sight information and the other type of line-of-sight information.3. The sound collecting device according to claim 1 , whereinthe microphone includes a first microphone and a second microphone, andthe ...

Generating an Audio Signal from Multiple Microphones Based on Uncorrelated Noise Detection

An audio capture device selects between multiple microphones to generate an output audio signal depending on detected conditions. When the presence of wind noise or other uncorrelated noise is detected, the audio capture device selects, for each of a plurality of different frequency sub-bands, an audio signal having the lowest noise and combines the selected frequency sub-bands signals to generate an output audio signal. When wind noise or other uncorrelated noise is not detected, the audio capture device determines whether each of a plurality of microphones are wet or dry and selects one or more audio signals from the microphones depending on their respective conditions. 1receiving at least a first audio signal and a second audio signal from the plurality of microphones;generating a first plurality of frequency sub-band signals from the first audio signal corresponding to a plurality of frequency sub-bands and generating a second plurality of frequency sub-band signals from the second audio signal corresponding to the plurality of frequency sub-bands;for each of the first and second pluralities of frequency sub-band signals, applying a frequency band-dependent offset to generate a first plurality of offset frequency sub-band signals from the first plurality of frequency sub-band signals and a second plurality of offset frequency sub-band signals from the second plurality of frequency sub-band signals;determining, by a processor, an overall correlation metric between the first plurality of offset frequency sub-band signals and the second plurality of offset frequency sub-band signals;responsive to the overall correlation metric exceeding a first predefined threshold, processing the audio signals according to a correlated audio signal processing algorithm to generate an output audio signal; andresponsive to the overall correlation metric not exceeding the first predefined threshold, processing the audio signals according to an uncorrelated audio signal processing ...

Anti-noise canceling headset and related methods

Disclosed is a telephone headset that features an antiphase/anti-noise speaker within an anechoic chamber so that noises provided therein can be combatted with antiphase noises. In some embodiment, the antiphase/anti-noise speaker can be an exciter. In some embodiments, the headset is designed to include passive and active noise cancelation of a use's voice. Suitably, the headset can be adjusted to fit an inclusive range of head dimensions comfortably, the headsets may connect wirelessly to the user's phone to ensure cable free operation and communication.

FACE BARRIER COMMUNICATION SYSTEM, AN ATTACHABLE MICROPHONE AND SPEAKER FOR USE WITH THE SYSTEM, AND A COMMUNICATION APPLICATION FOR USE WITH THE SYSTEM

The disclosure provides a communication system that can be used with a face barrier to improve communication. The communication system can connect two communication devices via a short range wireless network, such as a Bluetooth compliant connection. The communication system can include, for example: (1) a microphone and (2) a first computing device configured to receive a first audio signal from the microphone and transmit the first audio signal to a speaker of a second computing device, and configured to receive a second audio signal from a microphone of the second computing device via the short range wireless system and transmit the second audio signal to a speaker associated with the first computing device, wherein each receive and transmit is via a short range wireless communication system. A protective device for a user is also disclosed. 1. A face barrier communication system , comprising:a microphone located on a face-side of a face barrier; anda speaker at least partially located on a public side of the face barrier, wherein at least part of the face barrier communication system is physically connected to a face barrier.2. A communication system , comprising:a microphone; anda first computing device configured to receive a first audio signal from the microphone and transmit the first audio signal to a speaker of a second computing device, and configured to receive a second audio signal from a microphone of the second computing device via the short range wireless system and transmit the second audio signal to a speaker associated with the first computing device, wherein each receive and transmit is via a short range wireless communication system.3. The communication system as recited in claim 2 , wherein the short range communication system is a Bluetooth compliant system. This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 63/084,936, filed by Joel Justiss, et al. on Sep. 29, 2020, entitled “A FACE BARRIER COMMUNICATION SYSTEM, AN ...

Microphone array device

Provided is a microphone array device that is excellent in portability and suppresses sound wave interference.A microphone array device 1 according to the present invention includes a plurality of microphones and a housing 10 that accommodates the microphones. The housing includes first, second, third and fourth holes opened to an end surface of the housing in +X-axis, −X-axis, +Y-axis and −Y-axis directions, respectively. A first, second, third and fourth microphones are mounted in the first, second, third and fourth holes, respectively, and the holes are disposed on an XY virtual plane. An X-axis length Lx between an opening end of the first hole and an opening end of the second hole is shorter than a Y-axis length Ly between an opening end of the third hole and an opening end of the fourth hole and/or a Z-axis length Lz of the housing.

MICROPHONE ARRANGEMENT

The disclosure relates to a microphone arrangement comprising at least three groups of microphones that are mounted on a head-wearable support structure. The at least three groups of microphones comprising a first group of microphones with one or more microphones, a second group of microphones with one or more microphones, and a third group of microphones with one or more microphones, wherein the first group is mounted to a casing that accommodates signal transmission circuitry, the second group is mounted to slide with respect to the casing and the first group is mounted in a direction of a first axis. Furthermore, the third group comprises either at least one microphone that is arranged on the support structure so as to exhibit less sensitivity for sound coming from a user's mouth than for sound coming from a user's environment when the microphone arrangement is head-worn; or at least two microphones that are arranged symmetrically with respect to a user's head when the microphone arrangement is head-worn and that provide for a directionality that is orientated to the direction of a user's vision; or both. 1. A microphone arrangement comprising at least three groups of microphones that are mounted on a head-wearable support structure , the at least three groups of microphones comprising a first group of microphones with one or more microphones , a second group of microphones with one or more microphones , and a third group of microphones with one or more microphones , wherein the first group is mounted to a casing that accommodates signal transmission circuitry , the second group is mounted to slide with respect to the casing and the first group is mounted in a direction of a first axis , and the third group comprises;either at least one microphone that is arranged on the support structure so as to exhibit less sensitivity for sound coming from a user's mouth than for sound coming from a user's environment when the microphone arrangement is head-worn,or at least ...

ACTIVE NOISE CANCELATION SYSTEMS AND DEVICES

A device includes a housing and a core configured to be secured within the housing. The core includes a microphone configured to detect a sound signal. The core also includes a control board configured to generate a noise-canceling sound signal based on the sound signal and a set of transfer functions. The core further includes a speaker configured to deliver the noise-canceling sound signal. The device also includes a fastener configured to connect the housing to an air filter of an intake vent of an enclosure of a power generation unit. 1. A device comprising:a housing; a microphone configured to detect a sound signal;', 'a control board configured to generate a noise-canceling sound signal based on the sound signal and a set of transfer functions; and', 'a speaker configured to deliver the noise-canceling sound signal; and, 'a core configured to be secured within the housing, comprisinga fastener configured to connect the housing to a predetermined portion of an enclosure of a power generation unit.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the fastener is configured to mount the housing within a duct of an intake vent of the enclosure.3. The device of claim 1 , wherein the fastener is configured to mount the housing within a pre-filter room of the enclosure.4. The device of claim 1 , wherein the fastener is configured to mount the housing within a weather hood of the enclosure.5. The device of claim 1 , wherein a second fastener is configured to releasably detach an air filter from the housing.6. The device of claim 5 , wherein the housing comprises the second fastener configured to generate an integrated component comprising the housing and the air filter.7. The device of claim 1 , wherein the control board is configured to generate the noise-canceling sound signal based on location-specific characteristics programmed into the set of transfer function for a location of the device.8. A system claim 1 , comprising: [ a housing;', 'a core configured to be secured within ...

Electrostatic Discharge Protection of Microphones

A microphone has a sensing element; a casing surrounds the microphone with an opening that admits sound to the sensing element in a first direction. A spark director includes a first portion spaced away from the casing in a direction opposite the first direction, and a second portion extending from the first portion towards the casing and terminating in a tip separated from the casing by an air gap. An electric charge in the first portion of the spark director will be discharged by the second portion of the spark director through the air gap into the casing at a location other than at the opening. 1. An apparatus comprising:a microphone having a sensing element;a casing surrounding the microphone and having an opening that admits sound to the sensing element in a first direction; a first portion spaced away from the casing in a direction opposite the first direction; and', 'a second portion extending from the first portion towards the casing and terminating in a tip separated from the casing by an air gap;, 'a spark director comprisingwherein an electric charge in the first portion of the spark director will be discharged by the second portion of the spark director through the air gap into the casing at a location other than at the opening.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the air gap between the tip and the casing is less than a distance from the any point of the spark director to the opening.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the tip is closer to the microphone casing than to a centerline of the opening.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the distance from the tip to a centerline of the opening is greater than the radius of the opening.5. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a ground ring surrounding the opening.6. The apparatus of claim 5 , wherein the first portion of the spark director is more than twice as far from the microphone casing than the tip is from an outer edge of the ground ring.7. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the tip ...

Microphone array assembly

A microphone capsule assembly includes a first microphone capsule oriented to face a first direction that is parallel to a first plane, a second microphone capsule oriented to face in a direction opposite to the first direction, where a front face of the second microphone capsule is spaced a distance from a front face of the first microphone capsule in the first direction, a third microphone capsule oriented to face in a second direction that is at a first acute angle to the first direction when measured parallel to the first plane, and a fourth microphone capsule oriented to face in a third direction that is at a second acute angle to the first direction when measured parallel to the first plane, where the third and fourth microphone capsules are spaced a distance from the front face of the first microphone capsule in the first direction.

UNIDIRECTIONAL MICROPHONE UNIT

In a unidirectional microphone unit, stable frequency characteristics can be obtained, and manufacturing cost is reduced while preventing increasing of an external size. A microphone cap that covers a microphone element is included, and the microphone cap includes a porous ring member arranged in the front of the microphone element to form a first communication space communicating with a front acoustic hole in a center side, and a cylindrical member supporting a peripheral edge portion of the ring member and surrounding a periphery side of the microphone element, and forming a second communication space communicating with a rear acoustic hole in the periphery side of the microphone element, and the first communication space and the second communication space are communicated through the ring member. 1. A unidirectional microphone unit including a microphone element that converts a sound wave received by a diaphragm into an electrical signal , a front acoustic hole , and a rear acoustic hole , comprising:a microphone cap covering the microphone element, wherein the microphone cap includes a porous ring member arranged in a front of the microphone element, the porous ring member forming a first communication space communicating with the front acoustic hole in a center side, and a cylindrical member supporting a peripheral edge portion of the ring member and surrounding a periphery side of the microphone element, the cylindrical member forming a second communication space communicating with the rear acoustic hole on the periphery side of the microphone element, whereby the first communication space and the second communication space are communicated through the ring member.2. The unidirectional microphone unit according to claim 1 , further comprising:a mesh member covering the ring member on a front portion of the ring member. Field of the InventionThe present invention relates to a unidirectional microphone unit, and especially relates to a unidirectional microphone ...

MICROPHONE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME

There is provided a microphone device comprising: a substrate having top and bottom portions, wherein the substrate has a cavity defined therein, wherein the cavity is open at the bottom portion of the substrate; a two-dimensional piezoelectric layer disposed on the top portion of the substrate, wherein the two-dimensional piezoelectric layer blocks a top of the cavity; and first and second electrode layers respectively arranged on both lateral end portions of the two-dimensional piezoelectric layer, wherein the first and second spaced electrode layers are spaced apart and electrically insulated from each other, wherein an electric potential energy is generated between the first and second electrode layers via piezoelectricity of the two-dimensional piezoelectric layer when the two-dimensional piezoelectric layer vibrates by sound energy applied thereto, wherein the piezoelectricity is generated in a parallel direction to a plane of the two-dimensional piezoelectric layer. 1. A microphone device comprises:a substrate having top and bottom portions, wherein the substrate has a cavity defined therein, wherein the cavity is open at the bottom portion of the substrate;a two-dimensional piezoelectric layer disposed on the top portion of the substrate, wherein the two-dimensional piezoelectric layer blocks a top of the cavity; andfirst and second electrode layers respectively arranged on both lateral end portions of the two-dimensional piezoelectric layer, wherein the first and second spaced electrode layers are spaced apart and electrically insulated from each other,wherein an electric potential energy is generated between the first and second electrode layers via piezoelectricity of the two-dimensional piezoelectric layer when the two-dimensional piezoelectric layer vibrates by sound energy applied thereto, wherein the piezoelectricity is generated in a parallel direction to a plane of the two-dimensional piezoelectric layer.2. The device of claim 1 , further comprising ...

WATERPROOF MICROPHONE DEVICE

This waterproof microphone device includes a plurality of microphones, a housing, and a plurality of air-impermeable cover members. The plurality of microphones pick up sound wave and output an audio signal. The housing individually houses the plurality of microphones. The housing includes a plurality of holes. The hole guides sound wave to the microphone. The plurality of air-impermeable cover members are mounted on the housing. The air-impermeable cover member seals off the hole. 1. A waterproof microphone device , comprising:a plurality of microphones configured to pick up sound wave and output an audio signal;a housing configured to individually house the plurality of microphones and including a plurality of holes, each of the plurality of holes configured to guide sound wave to each the plurality of microphones, respectively; anda plurality of air-impermeable cover members mounted on the housing, each of the plurality of air-impermeable cover members configured to seal off each of the plurality of holes, respectively.2. The waterproof microphone device according to claim 1 , further comprising:an attenuation member configured to attenuate noise and vibration, the attenuation disposed between the housing and the plurality of microphones.3. The waterproof microphone device according to claim 2 , whereina noise insulator is formed in either the attenuation member or the housing, the noise insulator configured to block noise passing between the housing and the attenuation member4. The waterproof microphone device according to claim 3 , whereina channel is formed in the noise insulator, the channel configured to release air between the plurality of microphones and the cover member.5. The waterproof microphone device according to claim 2 , further comprising:a fixing member mounted on the housing, a plurality of the attenuation members held between the fixing member and the housing.6. The waterproof microphone device according to claim 1 , whereinthe housing further ...

DETECTION SYSTEM AND INFORMATION DISPLAY SYSTEM

A detection system includes a microphone, and a detector. The microphone picks up the voice of a visitor. The detector has an opening. The detector collects a microparticle passing through the opening, and detects a predetermined infectious agent contained in the collected microparticle. The opening is disposed below and forward of the microphone so that, when the visitor faces the microphone, the opening is positioned below and forward of the visitor. 1. A detection system comprising:a microphone that picks up voice of a visitor; anda detector that has an opening, the detector collecting a microparticle passing through the opening, the detector detecting a predetermined infectious agent contained in the collected microparticle, the opening being disposed below and forward of the microphone to, when the visitor faces the microphone, allow the opening to be positioned below and forward of the visitor.2. The detection system according to claim 1 ,wherein the opening is disposed at a distance of greater than or equal to 20 cm below the microphone.3. The detection system according to claim 1 , a discharge outlet provided around the opening,', 'a discharger that discharges air upward through the discharge outlet, and', 'a sucker that sucks air through the opening., 'wherein the detector further includes'}4. The detection system according to claim 3 , further comprisinga human detecting sensor that detects the visitor, (i) the discharger starts the discharge, and', '(ii) the sucker starts the suction., 'wherein in response to the detection of the visitor by the human detecting sensor,'}5. The detection system according to claim 1 , further comprisingan air blower disposed above the microphone, the air blower blowing air toward the opening.6. The detection system according to claim 5 , further comprisinga human detecting sensor that detects the visitor,wherein the air blower starts the blowing in response to the detection of the visitor by the human detecting sensor.71. ...

INPUT CONTROLS USING PRESSURE SENSORS

An input control for controlling various features of an electronic device is described. The input control can be positioned along an exterior surface of the electronic device and cover an opening leading into the electronic device. A pressure sensor can then be positioned within the electronic device and adjacent to the covered opening. The pressure sensor is able to measure a pressure of a volume of air positioned between the pressure sensor and the input control. When movement of the input control changes the pressure of the volume of air, the sensor readings from the pressure sensor can be used to register a user input. The input control can take many forms including rocker buttons, slider switches and input regions. 1. A portable electronic device , comprising:a device housing comprising a housing wall defining an opening extending therethrough;an input control coupled to an exterior-facing surface of the housing wall and covering a first end of the opening, the input control being configured to receive a user input; anda pressure sensor coupled to an interior-facing surface of the housing wall and covering a second end of the opening such that the input control and pressure sensor cooperatively enclose an interior volume, the pressure sensor being configured to characterize a pressure change within the interior volume resulting from movement of the input control.2. The portable electronic device as recited in claim 1 , wherein the pressure sensor is a microphone.3. The portable electronic device as recited in claim 1 , wherein the interior volume is a sealed volume.4. The portable electronic device as recited in claim 1 , further comprising a processor in communication with the pressure sensor claim 1 , wherein the processor determines when the pressure change within the interior volume exceeds a predetermined threshold claim 1 , the predetermined threshold corresponding to a user input.5. The portable electronic device as recited in claim 4 , wherein the ...

ARRAY MICROPHONE MODULE AND SYSTEM

Embodiments of a modular array microphone system are disclosed, which may include one or more industrial design, mechanical connectivity, and/or acoustic features, components, or aspects. 1. A modular audio system , comprising: a housing; and', 'a module electrical connector disposed within the housing;, 'first and second modules, each comprisinga connection jumper comprising a pair of jumper electrical connectors that are complementary to the module electrical connectors of the first and second modules, wherein the pair of jumper electrical connectors is configured to electrically connect the module electrical connectors of the first and second modules; anda structural insert configured to mechanically mate the first and second modules, and fit within the housings of the first and second modules.2. The modular audio system of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the first and second modules comprises a plurality of microphones supported by the housing and generally dispersed across the length of the housing.3. The modular audio system of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the first and second modules comprises an external electrical connector disposed within the housing claim 1 , wherein the external electrical connector is configured to communicate with a processor external to the first and second modules.4. The modular audio system of claim 1 , wherein:each of the first and second modules comprises a printed circuit board; andthe module electrical connector is disposed on the printed circuit board.5. The modular audio system of claim 4 , wherein:the housing comprises one or more retaining features on an interior surface; andthe printed circuit board is configured to fit within the one or more retaining features such that the printed circuit board is maintained within the housing.6. The modular audio system of claim 1 , wherein:the housing comprises one or more retaining features on an interior surface; andthe structural insert is configured to fit within the one or ...

RECORDING MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS USING A MICROPHONE ARRAY IN A DEVICE

A microphone array included in a portable electronic device is used to generate various virtual studio microphones by combining one or more microphone signals to produce one or more acoustic pickup beams. An error is determined in a position of the microphone array relative to an audio source to be recorded. An interface is displayed to instruct a user on repositioning the microphone array relative to the instrument and the instrument is recorded using the repositioned microphone array. 1. An audio system comprising:a housing having integrated therein a plurality of microphones having a fixed geometrical relationship to each other, wherein the housing is portable;a sensor to provide current position information of the plurality of microphones;a processor to access a plurality of microphone signals produced by the plurality of microphones, respectively; andmemory having stored therein instructions,wherein the processor executes the instructions to generate one or more virtual studio microphones for recording an instrument, wherein the one or more virtual studio microphones are generated by:determining a configuration of the plurality of microphones and emulating the configuration by combining one or more of the plurality of microphone signals to produce an acoustic pickup beam;determining whether there is an error in a position of the plurality of microphones;displaying an interface to instruct on repositioning of the plurality of microphones relative to the instrument based on the current position information provided by the sensor, the determined configuration and any determined error; andrecording the instrument using the repositioned plurality of microphones and the configuration.2. The audio system of wherein the determination of the configuration is based on a type of the instrument.3. The audio system of wherein the determination of the configuration is based on articulation of the instrument.4. The audio system of wherein the determination of the ...

MINIATURE AUDIO RECORDER

In a modular approach to complement a miniature multimedia recorder with additional components, provision is made for a miniature multimedia recorder set comprising a main device and an additional device, the main device comprising at least a sensor such as an audio or audio/video acquisition unit, a processor, a memory and a battery, and the additional device comprising an optional circuit for the main device, said main device comprising a first housing and said additional device comprising a second housing, characterized in that the first housing or the second housing comprises at least one magnet cooperating with a metallic part on the second or the first housing, respectively, said first and second housing comprising guiding elements to ensure proper positioning between the first and the second housing. 1. A miniature multimedia recorder set comprising:a main device comprising at least a first housing, a sensor, a processor, a memory and a battery; andan additional device comprising a second housing and optional circuit for the main device disposed within the second housing:wherein that the first housing or the second housing comprises at least one magnet cooperating with a magnet or a metallic part on the second or the first housing, respectively, said first and second housing comprising guiding elements to ensure proper positioning between the first and the second housing.2. The miniature multimedia recorder set of claim 1 , wherein the magnets are located at the periphery of the first or second housing.3. The miniature multimedia recorder set of claim 1 , wherein the magnets on first housing have opposite polarities from the magnets on the second housing.4. The miniature multimedia recorder set of claim 1 , wherein the first and second housing further comprise contacts cooperating with each other such that claim 1 , when the first housing is magnetically connected to the second housing claim 1 , the contacts on the first housing are electrically connected to ...

INTERCHANGEABLE PORT ACOUSTICAL CAP FOR MICROPHONES

An acoustical cap that covers a microphone and allows a user to adjust the frequency response of the sound that the microphone receives. The acoustical cap has at least two different inlets that connect to respective cavities. These inlets and their associated cavities form resonators that have different frequency responses. Because the microphone cap has multiple resonators, a user is able to quickly and easily adjust the frequency response of the sound that the microphone receives by adjusting the orientation of the acoustical cap instead of having to carry multiple acoustical caps. 1. A microphone unit comprising:a microphone assembly; an outer surface,', 'a sound inlet on the outer surface, and', 'a sound passage that allows sound to travel from the sound inlet to a microphone; and, 'a mechanical enclosure that houses the microphone assembly, wherein the mechanical enclosure comprises at least two acoustical inlets in the outer surface and at least two resonant cavities that have openings on the inner surface in the acoustical cap,', 'at least a second acoustical inlet of the at least two acoustical inlets connects to a second resonant cavity of the at least two resonant cavities.', 'wherein at least a first acoustical inlet of the at least two acoustical inlets connects to a first resonant cavity of the at least two resonant cavities, and'}], 'an acoustical cap comprising an outer surface and an inner surface defining a cavity within which the mechanical enclosure may be coupled, wherein the acoustical cap further comprises2. The microphone unit of claim 1 , wherein the first acoustical inlet differs in dimensions than the second acoustical inlet.3. The microphone unit of claim 2 , wherein the first resonant cavity differs in dimensions than the second resonant cavity.4. The microphone unit of claim 1 , wherein the mechanical enclosure further includes a seal that surrounds the sound pathway.5. The microphone unit of claim 1 , wherein the sound pathway includes ...

MICROPHONE AND TERMINAL DEVICE INCLUDING THE SAME

The present disclosure provides a microphone and a terminal device. The microphone includes: a housing, a flexible circuit board, and a signal converter. The housing includes cavity with an open end; the flexible circuit board is connected to the housing to block the opening of the cavity. The signal converter disposed in the cavity is configured to convert a sound signal into an electrical signal and connected to the flexible circuit board. 1. A microphone , comprising:a housing including a cavity with an open end;a flexible circuit board, connected to the housing to block the open end of the cavity; anda signal converter, configured to convert a sound signal into an electrical signal, disposed in the cavity, and connected to the flexible circuit board.2. The microphone according to claim 1 , wherein the flexible circuit board comprises:a supporting portion, connected to the housing and the signal converter; anda connecting portion, extending from a side of the supporting portion, and comprising a free end away from the supporting portion.3. The microphone according to claim 2 , wherein a part of the supporting portion corresponding to the cavity is provided with first slits.4. The microphone according to claim 3 , wherein each of the first slits is in an arc shape.5. The microphone according to claim 3 , whereinthe supporting portion is further provided with a sound receiving hole, andthe first slits are distributed around the sound receiving hole.6. The microphone according to claim 2 , wherein the connecting portion is provided with second slits.7. The microphone according to claim 6 , wherein the second slits staggered are disposed on opposite sides of the connecting portion.8. The microphone according to claim 6 , wherein the second slits are disposed on a side of the connecting portion.9. The microphone according to claim 8 , wherein the second slits are disposed side by side along a length direction of the connecting portion.10. The microphone according to ...

MICROPHONE DEVICE

A microphone device including a first sound receiving module and a second sound receiving module is provided. The first sound receiving module includes a first output terminal and receives a sound signal to output a first electronic signal through the first output terminal. The second sound receiving module, which disposed adjacent to the first sound receiving module to receive the sound signal, includes a second output terminal and outputs a second electronic signal through the second output terminal accordingly. The first output terminal of the first sound receiving module is coupled to the second output terminal of the second sound receiving module, and the phase of the first electronic signal and the phase of the second electronic signal are inverse to each other. 1. A microphone device , comprising:a first sound receiving module, comprising a first diaphragm and a first electrode plate, having a first output terminal, and receiving a sound signal to output a first electronic signal through the first output terminal; anda second sound receiving module, comprising a second diaphragm and a second electrode plate, having a second output terminal, disposed adjacent to the first sound receiving module to receive the sound signal and to output a second electronic signal through the second output terminal accordingly,wherein the first output terminal of the first sound receiving module is coupled to the second output terminal of the second sound receiving module, and a phase of the first electronic signal and a phase of the second electronic signal are inverse to each other according as a motion direction of the first diaphragm with respect to the first electrode plate and a motion direction of the second diaphragm with respect to the second electrode plate are opposite each other,wherein the first output terminal and the second output terminal are connected in a parallel manner to result in mutual cancellation of signals.2. The microphone device as recited in claim 1 ...

Microphone device

A microphone device including a first sound receiving module, a second sound receiving module and a sound collecting trough is provided. The first sound receiving module receives a sound signal to output a first electronic signal. The second sound receiving module receives the sound signal to output a second electronic signal. The first sound receiving module is coupled to the second sound receiving module, and the phase of the first electronic signal and the phase of the second electronic signal are inverse to each other. A distance between the first sound receiving module and the sound collecting trough is smaller than a distance between the second sound receiving module and the sound collecting trough, and another sound signal is transferred to the first sound receiving module through the sound collecting trough.

MICROPHONE DEVICE

The microphone device includes a tubular support of a conductive material. A microphone unit is provided at one end of the support and grounded to the support. A cable passes through the support and includes core wires connected to a signal output terminal of the microphone unit. A conductive covering material that covers the core wires and is electrically connected to the support. 1. A microphone device comprising:a tubular support of a conductive material;a microphone unit having a signal output terminal, the microphone unit being disposed at one end of the support and grounded to the support; and core wires connected to the signal output terminal of the microphone unit; and', 'a conductive covering material covering the core wires and electrically connected to the support., 'a cable passing through the support, the cable comprising2. The microphone device of claim 1 , wherein the conductive covering material directly covers the core wires.3. The microphone device of claim 1 , wherein the covering material is in intermittent contact with the inner wall of the support.4. The microphone device of claim 1 , wherein the covering material is in continuous contact with the inner wall of the support.5. The microphone device of claim 1 , wherein the support is a flexible pipe.6. The microphone device of claim 1 , the cable further comprising:a shielding braid around the conductive covering material; andan insulating covering material around the shielding braid,wherein the shielding braid is electrically connected to the support.7. The microphone device of claim 1 , wherein the support and the conductive covering material are electrically connected to each other to constitute a circuit configured to consume the electric power from RF current induced in the support.8. The microphone device of claim 1 , further comprising a base at the other end of the support claim 1 , the base supporting the microphone unit and the support.9. The microphone device of claim 1 , wherein the ...

NOISE REDUCTION COMMUNICATION SYSTEM

A noise reduction communication system, which includes a sending and receiving device arranged in a control room, an acoustic-electro conversion device arranged in a scanning room, and an air tube microphone headset connected to the acoustic-electro conversion device. The sending and receiving device is connected with the acoustic-electro conversion device. The air tube microphone headset is used for communication between the control room and the scanning room, wherein the noise reduction module is provided after the acoustic signals of the air tube microphone headset and the acoustic-electro conversion device are converted into electrical signals. The present disclosure can not only realize two-way wireless transmission of voice messages between the control room and the scanning room of MRI, but also reduce the noise during the transmission, thus improving the quality of voice transmission. 1. A noise reduction communication system compromising:{'b': '100', 'A sending and receiving device () arranged in a control room;'}{'b': 200', '300', '200, 'An acoustic-electro conversion device () arranged in a scanning room, and an air tube microphone headset () connected to the acoustic-electro conversion device ().'}characterized in:{'b': 100', '200', '300', '50', '49', '300', '200, 'The sending and receiving device () is connected with the acoustic-electro conversion device (). The air tube microphone headset () is used for communication between the control room (D) and the scanning room (D), wherein a noise reduction module is provided after the acoustic signals of the air tube microphone headset () and the acoustic-electro conversion device () are converted into electrical signals.'}230012424200. The noise reduction communication system according to wherein the air tube microphone headset () includes a headset frame (D) which has sound output ports (D) incorporated on both sides and a first sound collector (D) on either side therein. The sound output ports (D) and the ...

CASE FOR MICROPHONE DEVICE

A case for a microphone device includes; a housing part that has a circuit board therein; and a protrusion part that protrudes from a first end face of the housing part in a longitudinal direction so as to expose to the outside, the protrusion part being formed such that a diameter of the protrusion part becomes smaller from a root coupled to the first end face toward a tip. 1. A case for a microphone device , comprising:a housing part that has a circuit board therein; anda protrusion part that protrudes from a first end face of the housing part in a longitudinal direction so as to expose to the outside, the protrusion part being formed such that a diameter of the protrusion part becomes smaller from a root coupled to the first end face toward a tip.2. The case for the microphone device according to claim 1 , wherein the protrusion part is connected in a manner to be thermally conductive to the circuit board via a metal member.3. The case for the microphone device according to claim 1 , wherein the first end face in the longitudinal direction is a top surface of the housing part.4. The case for the microphone device according to claim 1 , wherein a plurality of fixing parts to which a plurality of pillars that support a microphone capsule are respectively fixed are provided around the protrusion part in the first end face.5. The case for the microphone device according to claim 1 , wherein an angle of taper of a tip portion of the protrusion part is steeper than the angle of taper of a portion on the first end face side.6. The case for the microphone device according to claim 1 , further comprisinga plurality of fins that are provided on a second end face of the case in the longitudinal direction such that the fins protrude to the outside.7. The case for the microphone device according to claim 1 , wherein the protrusion part is formed with a conical shape at a center of the first end face of the housing part.8. The case for the microphone device according to claim ...

Microphone for Ambisonics, A/B Format Conversion Software, Recorder, and Playback Software

A microphone to generate A format signals used for ambisonics includes: a body of the microphone, first through fourth microphone elements provided facing sound pickup directions different from each other in the body and configured to output respective first signals to be components of the A format signals; and a six-axis sensor configured to detect displacement of the body and output information on a position of the body. 1. A microphone to generate A format signals used for ambisonics , comprising:a body of the microphone;first through fourth microphone elements provided facing sound pickup directions different from each other in the body and configured to output respective first signals to be components of the A format signals, andone or more sensors configured to detect displacement of the body and to output information on a position of the body.2. The microphone of claim 1 , wherein the sensor is an accelerometer that is capable of detecting the displacement of the body in forward and backward directions claim 1 , left and right directions claim 1 , and upward and downward directions and configured to output angular information in a horizontal direction and a vertical direction of the body.3. The microphone of claim 2 , wherein the sensor further includes a gyro sensor capable of detecting rotation of the body and is configured to output angular information in a rotation direction.4. A/B format conversion software to convert the A format signals generated by the microphone of to B format signals claim 1 , the A/B format conversion software causing a processor to execute the processing comprising:distinguishing respective sound pickup directions of the first through fourth microphone elements based on the information on the position of the body outputted from the sensor;selecting mathematical expressions to convert the A format signals to the B format signals based on the respective sound pickup directions of the first through fourth microphone elements; ...

Light adaptor for microphones

A light adaptor is provided that can be installed between the base and the head of a microphone and is controllable by communications between the base and the adaptor. The light adaptor may assist in the control of speaker queuing and other functions.

HEADSET HAVING A MICROPHONE

Noise cancelling headsets and a method of improving audio sensitivity for a headset are disclosed. The headset comprises a speaker, a microphone unit comprising at least a first and a second microphone for picking up incoming sound and generating a first audio signal generated at least partly from the at least first microphone and a second audio signal being at least partly generated from the at least second microphone, a signal processor being configured to receive and analyse the first audio signal and the second audio signal to determine one or more equalization filter coefficients, an equalization filter configured to receive the second audio signal and the one or more equalization coefficients, and to equalize the second audio signal according to the determined one or more equalization filter coefficients to provide an output audio signal, wherein the one or more equalization filter coefficient are determined so as to approximate a power spectrum of the output audio signal to a power spectrum of the first audio signal. 116.-. (canceled)17. A headset for voice communication , configured to reduce background noise which is transmitted from the headset , said headset having multiple microphones and at least one beam former , the headset comprising:a speaker,a microphone unit comprising at least a first and a second microphone for picking up incoming sound and generating a first audio signal generated at least partly from the at least first microphone and a second audio signal being at least partly generated from the at least second microphone,a signal processor used for creating a transmitted audio output voice signal, said signal processor being configured to receive and analyze the first audio signal and the second audio signal, derived from a beam former, to determine one or more equalization filter coefficients,an equalization filter for reducing the noise in the voice signal transmitted configured to receive the second audio signal and the one or more ...

INTEGRATED KARAOKE DEVICE

The present invention discloses an integrated karaoke device, including a microphone and a sound box. The sound box includes a sound chamber containing a loudspeaker. The integrated karaoke device further includes a connecting part made of flexible material that is fixedly connected between a bottom of the microphone and a top of the sound chamber. The use of a flexible material connecting part rather than a solid structural part reduces the transmission to the microphone of sound vibration generated by the sound box. The beneficial effect of implementing the present invention is that a flexible material connecting part is fixedly connected between the bottom of the microphone and the top of the sound chamber, and meanwhile, a gap is kept between the bottom of a printed circuit board (PCB) and the top of the sound chamber; and because the flexible material connecting part can effectively reduce sound vibration, the transmission of vibration to the microphone from the sound box can be effectively eliminated, thereby preventing squealing, and enabling integration of the microphone and the sound box for use in karaoke. 1. An integrated karaoke device , comprising:a microphone comprising a bottom portion;a sound box comprising a sound chamber having a top portion and a loudspeaker;a flexible material fixedly connecting at least a portion of the bottom portion of the microphone to at least a portion of the top portion of the sound chamber, wherein the flexible material is connected to the portion of the bottom portion of the microphone by a first portion of a plastic part and the flexible material attenuates vibrations traveling from the sound box to the microphone, and wherein a sidewall of the flexible material comprises a first opening and a second opening; anda printed circuit board having a first port and a second port that are configured to fit into the first opening and the second opening of the sidewall respectively, the printed circuit board fixedly connected to ...

Ergonomic anechoic anti-noise canceling chamber for use with a communication device and related methods

Disclosed, in general, are devices that provide a substantially active noise canceling area over a sound source by causing disruptive interference to all frequency fields of speech sounds from the sound source. In some embodiments, active noise control or active noise cancellation means (“ANC means”) are provided to the device. Said means include one or more active noise canceling speakers for the addition of sound specifically designed to cancel noise from the speech sound source without interfering with the sound source going to the microphone, so the listener can clearly hear what the user is saying. 1. An apparatus for protecting the privacy of a communication over an electronic communication device , the apparatus comprising:a mouthpiece that is configured to receive human voice air and a sound source; and,an active noise canceling means attached to said mouthpiece.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the air is directed from the antiphase noise to destructively interfere with or cancel the sound energy.3. A telephone headset comprising:a support arm that defines a telephone component housing;at least a mouthpiece disposed at a first end of the support arm, said mouth piece positioned adjacent to a mouth of a user, said mouth piece featuring an active noise canceling means and a microphone for receiving sounds;an ear chamber disposed at a second end of the support arm with an ear opening for engaging the ear of a user;a speaker, disposed within the component housing and configured to communicate sound into the ear chamber;means for receiving and transmitting a telephonic communication disposed within the component housing, said means electronically coupled to said speaker, said microphone, and said noise canceling means.4. The headset of further comprising a contoured exterior surface.5. The headset of wherein the contoured exterior surface is defined by tessellated polygons with angular offset.6. The headset of wherein the tessellated polygons are hexagons.7. ...

APPARATUS, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR UNDERWATER VOICE COMMUNICATION BY A DIVER

Embodiments of the invention provide a system, apparatus and methods for underwater voice communication by a diver to other divers and surface ships. In many embodiments, the system includes a mouthpiece voice communication apparatus having a microphone for sensing the diver's voice and an acoustic transducer that conducts sound via conduction through the diver's teeth and skull to the cochlea so as to allow the diver to hear sounds. The mouthpiece is adapted to be easily attached to portions of a SCUBA or other underwater breathing apparatus. It may also be attached to or integral with a snorkel or similar apparatus. 1. A mouthpiece apparatus for underwater voice communication by a diver , the apparatus comprising:a mouthpiece having an exterior coupling element, and an interior portion coupled to the exterior coupling element and worn in the diver's mouth, the coupling element and interior portion including a lumen for the passage of respired air there through, the interior portion conforming to a curvature of the diver's mouth; and right and left bite structure attached to the interior portion, the left and right bite structures including bite surfaces for engaging a bite surface of the diver's teeth;an acoustic transducer positioned on the top surface of at least one of the left or right bite structures, the acoustic transducer positioned to make contact with the diver's teeth, the acoustic transducer configured to transduce an electrical signal input into an acoustic output and acoustically couple to the diver's upper teeth to conduct the acoustic output from the diver's upper teeth through the skull to generate audible sound in at least one of the diver's ears when the diver is wearing the mouthpiece; anda microphone positioned in or on the mouthpiece for receiving the diver's voice and generating an electrical signal output when the diver is wearing the mouthpiece.2. The mouthpiece apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the mouthpiece is adapted for connection and ...

ACTIVE NOISE CANCELLATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS

Embodiments include fenestration units with active sound canceling properties, retrofit units with active sound canceling properties and related methods. In an embodiment a fenestration unit with active sound canceling properties can include an glazing unit including an exterior transparent pane, an interior transparent pane, and an internal space disposed between the exterior and interior transparent panes. The fenestration unit can include an active noise cancellation system including an exterior module including a sound input device and a signal emitter. An interior module can include a signal receiver to receive the signal from the signal emitter, and a vibration generator configured to vibrate the interior transparent pane. A sound cancellation control module can control the vibration generator to vibrate the interior transparent pane and generate pressure waves causing destructive interference with a portion of the sound waves received by the sound input device. Other embodiments are also included herein. 1. A fenestration unit with active sound canceling properties comprising: an exterior transparent pane;', 'an interior transparent pane;', 'an internal space disposed between the exterior and interior transparent panes; and', 'a spacer unit disposed between the exterior and interior transparent panes;, 'an insulated glazing unit mounted within a frame, the insulated glazing unit comprising [ a sound input device;', 'a signal emitter configured to emit a signal based on a signal received from the sound input device;, 'an exterior module connected to the exterior transparent pane, the exterior module comprising'}, a signal receiver to receive the signal from the signal emitter;', 'a vibration generator configured to vibrate the interior transparent pane;, 'an interior module connected to the interior transparent pane, the interior module comprising'}, 'a sound cancellation control module in electrical communication with at least one of the exterior module and ...

MICROPHONE

To enable light to be easily visually recognized, the light indicating an operation state. A tubular microphone case, a light source that is accommodated in a position close to a first end of the microphone case and emits light in a direction of the first end, a light source mounting board on which the light source is placed, a light guide member including a protrusion and having an optically transmissive property, and a holding member that maintains a position of the light source and a position of the light guide member, and is fixed to the microphone case together with the light source mounting board are included, and the holding member includes a hole capable of accepting the protrusion. 1. A microphone comprising:a tubular microphone case;a light source that is accommodated in a position close to a first end of the microphone case and emits light in a direction of the first end;a light source mounting board on which the light source is placed;a light guide member including a protrusion and having an optically transmissive property; anda holding member that maintains a position of the light source and a position of the light guide member, and is fixed to the microphone case together with the light source mounting board, whereinthe holding member includes a hole capable of accepting the protrusion.2. The microphone according to claim 1 , further comprising:a coupler fixed to the holding member and attached to the microphone case, whereinthe holding member includes a female screw portion in a joint portion with the coupler, andthe coupler includes a male screw portion in a joint portion with the holding member.3. The microphone according to claim 2 , whereinthe light guide member includes:an entering surface provided on the protrusion, and to which the light from the light source enters;a reflecting surface that reflects the light in a side surface direction of the microphone case; andan emitting surface that emits the light from the reflecting surface.4. The ...

MICROPHONE

A tubular microphone case having conductivity, a circuit board on which a circuit is configured, the circuit being used for an operation of a microphone unit that converts an audio signal into an electrical signal, a light source that is accommodated in a position close to a first end of the microphone case and emits light, a light source mounting board on which the light source is placed, a holding member that has conductivity, holds the light source mounting board and the circuit board, and is fixed to the microphone case, and a light guide member including a protrusion, and having an optically transmissive property are included, and the holding member includes a light source mounting board accommodating portion that accommodates the light source mounting board, a circuit board accommodating portion that accommodates the circuit board, and a hole that can accept the protrusion. 1. A microphone comprising:a tubular microphone case having conductivity;a circuit board on which a circuit is configured, the circuit being used for an operation of a microphone unit that converts an audio signal into an electrical signal;a light source that is accommodated in a position close to a first end of the microphone case and emits light;a light source mounting board on which the light source is placed;a holding member that has conductivity, holds the light source mounting board and the circuit board, and is fixed to the microphone case; anda light guide member including a protrusion and having an optically transmissive property, wherein a light source mounting board accommodating portion that accommodates the light source mounting board;', 'a circuit board accommodating portion that accommodates the circuit board; and', 'a hole capable of accepting the protrusion., 'the holding member includes2. The microphone according to claim 1 , whereinthe light source mounting board and the light source mounting board accommodating portion have a shape corresponding to a shape of a bottom ...

ELECTRONIC DEVICE MICROPHONE LISTENING MODES

A wide range, non-focused listening mode of a microphone of an electronic device can be set to be selectively less than a maximal range around the device. The microphone can be operated in the wide range, non-focused listening mode to detect a spoken trigger phrase. The microphone can then be operated in a narrow range, focused listening mode directed towards a location from which the spoken trigger phrase was detected in the wide range, non-focused listening mode. 1. A method comprising:detecting, by a microphone of an electronic device operating in a wide range, non-focused listening mode, a spoken trigger phrase; and 'switching the microphone, by the electronic device, to operate in a narrow range, focused listening mode directed towards a location from which the spoken trigger phrase was detected.', 'in response to detecting the spoken trigger phrase2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:setting, by the electronic device, the wide range, non-focused listening mode to be selectively less than a maximal range around the electronic device to take into account an environment in which the electronic device is located and so that the microphone does not listen for and ignores the spoken trigger phrase within a portion of the environment.8. The method of claim 1 , further comprising claim 1 , in response to detecting the spoken trigger phrase:acknowledging, by a speaker of the electronic device, the spoken trigger phrase in one or more of an audible manner and a visual manner.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising claim 1 , after switching the microphone to operate in the narrow range claim 1 , focused listening mode:detecting, by the microphone operating in the narrow range, focused listening mode, a spoken information request;acknowledging, by the electronic device, the spoken information request in one or more of an audible manner or a visual manner; andperforming, by the electronic device, an action responsive to and fulfilling the spoken information ...

THROAT MICROPHONE SYSTEM AND METHOD

A throat microphone system and method are disclosed. Certain people may have difficulty vocalizing, such as those suffering from neurodegenerative diseases. The throat microphone system includes a microphone unit that wirelessly communicates with an external device, such as a receiver unit in combination with a smartphone or a smartphone. The microphone unit includes a microphone and a wireless transceiver to wirelessly transmit sound data generated by the microphone. The smartphone processes the sound data in order to increase the intelligibility and/or the volume. Further, the microphone unit may attach to the neck of the wearer and may encircle the neck less than the entire perimeter of the neck. In this way, the microphone unit may be easily removed in the event the wearer is in distress. Moreover, the throat microphone system may include a non-audio sensor, such as a vibration sensor or an electromyograph sensor, in order to determine whether the wearer is voicing speech. 1. A throat microphone unit comprising:a housing configured for contact with a throat of a wearer such that the throat microphone unit when attached to a neck of the wearer does not encircle a perimeter of the neck of the wearer;at least one microphone in the housing, the microphone configured to generate sound data emanating from the throat of the wearer of the throat microphone unit; anda wireless transceiver in the housing and in electrical communication with the at least one microphone.2. The throat microphone unit of claim 1 , wherein the housing is configured to encircle less than one-quarter of the perimeter of the neck of the wearer.3. The throat microphone unit of claim 1 , wherein the wireless transceiver and the at least one microphone are in electrical communication via at least one wire;wherein the at least one wire comprises a flexible cable electrically connecting the microphone to the wireless transceiver; andwherein the housing includes a main unit configured to house the ...

MICROPHONE

Provided is, in a microphone configured such that a microphone head including a microphone unit is attachably/detachably mounted to a microphone main body, a microphone which enables easy attachment/detachment of the microphone head, and which can perform a mute operation not only after removal of the microphone head but also in attachment/detachment of the microphone head. The microphone includes a mute circuit provided to a side of the microphone main body, and driven by an input of a mute command signal, a first mute control circuit provided to aside of the microphone head, and including a switch that switches disconnection/conduction of a wire, and a second mute control circuit provided to the side of the microphone main body, and electrically connected with the first mute control circuit and generates the mute command signal, in a state where the microphone head is coupled, and in attachment/detachment of the microphone head. 1. A microphone having a microphone head attachably/detachably mounted to a microphone main body , the microphone head including a microphone unit that performs sound collection , the microphone comprising:a mute circuit provided to a side of the microphone main body, and configured to be driven by an input of a mute command signal;a first mute control circuit provided to a side of the microphone head, and including a switch that switches disconnection/conduction of a wire; anda second mute control circuit provided to the side of the microphone main body, and configured to be electrically connected with the first mute control circuit, and to generate the mute command signal, in a state where the microphone head is coupled, and in attachment/detachment of the microphone head, whereinthe second mute control circuit outputs the mute command signal, in a state where the first mute control circuit and the second mute control circuit are electrically connected, and the wire of the first mute control circuit is conducted by the switch, or in a ...

Active noise cancelation systems and devices

A device includes a housing and a core configured to be secured within the housing. The core includes a microphone configured to detect a sound signal. The core also includes a control board configured to generate a noise-canceling sound signal based on the sound signal and a set of transfer functions. The core further includes a speaker configured to deliver the noise-canceling sound signal. The device also includes a fastener configured to connect the housing to an air filter of an intake vent of an enclosure of a power generation unit.

Robust diaphragm for an acoustic device

A rigid, flat plate diaphragm for an acoustic device is illustrated. The internal supporting structure of the diaphragm provides a combination of torsional and translational stiffeners, which resemble a number of crossbars. These stiffeners brace and support the diaphragm motion, thus causing its response to not be adversely affected by fabrication stresses and causing it to be very similar in dynamic response to an ideal flat plate operating in a frequency range that extends well beyond the audible.

Microphone package for epoxy overflow protection guard ring in cavity pcb

A microphone assembly including an acoustic transducer that generates an electrical signal responsive to acoustic activity, and an integrated circuit electrically coupled to the acoustic transducer and that receives the electrical signal from the acoustic transducer and generate an output signal representative of the acoustic activity. The microphone assembly also includes a substrate comprising a first surface on which the integrated circuit is mounted, a guard ring mounted on the substrate and elevated relative to the first surface of the substrate, and a can mounted to the guard ring, wherein the can, the guard ring, and the substrate form a housing in which the transducer and integrated circuit are disposed.

BONE CONDUCTION MICROPHONE

A bone conduction microphone is provided. The bone conduction microphone may include a laminated structure formed by a vibration unit and an acoustic transducer unit. The bone conduction microphone may include a base structure configured to carry the laminated structure. At least one side of the laminated structure may be physically connected to the base structure. The base structure may vibrate based on an external vibration signal. The vibration unit may be deformed in response to the vibration of the base structure. The acoustic transducer unit may generate an electrical signal based on the deformation of the vibration unit. The bone conduction microphone may include at least one damping structural layer. The at least one damping structural layer may be arranged on an upper surface, a lower surface, and/or an interior of the laminated structure, and the at least one damping layer may be connected to the base structure. 1. A bone conduction microphone , comprising:a laminated structure formed by a vibration unit and an acoustic transducer unit; the base structure vibrates based on an external vibration signal,', 'the vibration unit is deformed in response to the vibration of the base structure,', 'the acoustic transducer unit generates an electrical signal based on the deformation of the vibration unit; and, 'a base structure configured to carry the laminated structure, at least one side of the laminated structure being physically connected to the base structure, wherein'}at least one damping structural layer which is arranged on an upper surface, a lower surface, and/or an interior of the laminated structure, and connected to the base structure.2. The bone conduction microphone of claim 1 , wherein a material of the at least one damping structural layer includes polyurethane claim 1 , epoxy resin claim 1 , acrylate claim 1 , polyvinyl chloride claim 1 , butyl rubber claim 1 , or silicone rubber.3. The bone conduction microphone of claim 2 , wherein a Young's ...

Lighting Systems for Microphones and Other Objects

A lighting system is provided for use with a microphone or other object to provide lighting effects during a performance. The lighting system includes light-control device comprising a light source configured to emit a light, a power source, a controller, and a projector configured to project an image onto a face of the user. The controller is advantageously configured to adjust at least one of a property of the image projected, and a property of the light emitted, optionally based on an input via a sensor. 1. A lighting system for a microphone , comprising:a light-control device including a light source configured to emit a light, a power source, a controller, and a projector configured to project an image onto a face of the user; andwherein the controller is configured to adjust at least one of a property of the image projected, and a property of the light.2. The lighting system of claim 1 , wherein the light-control device comprises a substantially ring-shaped base and a substantially ring-shaped lighting element claim 1 , and wherein the light source is housed between the base and lighting element and configured to emit the light through the lighting element.3. The lighting system of claim 2 , wherein at least a portion of the lighting element is translucent.4. The lighting system of claim 2 , wherein the lighting element is a light diffuser.5. The lighting system of claim 1 , further comprising a set of couplers including first and second couplers claim 1 , wherein the set of couplers is configured to allow the a light-control device to be removably coupled with at least one of a microphone grille claim 1 , a microphone windscreen claim 1 , and a microphone handle.6. The lighting system of claim 5 , wherein the first coupler comprises a padded end that can conform to a curvature of the microphone.7. The lighting system of claim 5 , wherein the first coupler comprises an end that includes a protrusion sized and dimensioned to extend through an opening of a ...

SOUND LIBRARY AND METHOD

At least one exemplary embodiment is directed to an electronic device configured to collect acoustic information or a method including the steps of collecting acoustic data by a microphone communicatively coupled to a mobile device, analyzing the acoustic data for a sound signature, tagging the sound signature with metadata, sending the sound signature with metadata to an acoustic database, associating sounds within the acoustic data with information, presenting the information on a map on the mobile device, and accessing at least audio from the acoustic database when a cursor is placed over a specific location on the map corresponding to captured ambient sounds from a geographic location and wherein acoustic information can be retrieved corresponding to the geographic location and for different selected periods of time. 1. An electronic device configured to collect acoustic information , comprising:at least one or more processors; and collecting acoustic data by a microphone communicatively coupled to a mobile device;', 'analyzing the acoustic data for a sound signature;', 'tagging the sound signature with metadata;', 'sending the sound signature with metadata to an acoustic database;', 'associating sounds within the acoustic data with information;', 'presenting the information on a map on the mobile device; and', 'accessing at least audio from the acoustic database when a cursor is placed over a specific location on the map corresponding to captured ambient sounds from a geographic location and wherein acoustic information can be retrieved corresponding to the geographic location and for different selected periods of time., 'a non-transitory computer readable medium communicatively coupled to the at least one or more processors, the execution of the instruction by the at least one or more processors causing the at least one or more processors to perform operations comprising2. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein acoustic information can be retrieved ...

BONE CONDUCTION MICROPHONE

The present invention relates to a bone conduction microphone device () adapted to register speech signals from a user, the bone conduction microphone device () comprising a housing () comprising an abutment or contact part (), the abutment or contact part () having a central axis () being substantially parallel in to a predetermined distal direction and a predetermined proximal direction, being adapted to, during use, abut against and be in vibratory contact with tissue of at least a part of a head or neck of the user, and being further adapted to receive, during use, vibrations, representing a speech signal and propagating through at least a part of the user's tissue and/or bone structures in the head or neck of the user when the user is speaking, wherein the housing () further comprises or is connected to at least one sealing element (), the at least one sealing element () substantially or at least partly encircling the abutment or contact part () about the central axis (). 2. The bone conduction microphone device according to claim 1 , wherein at least one of the at least one sealing element fully encircles the abutment or contact part about the central axis.3. The bone conduction microphone device according to claim 1 , wherein at least one of the at least one sealing element extends outwardly and away from the housing.4. The bone conduction microphone device according to claim 3 , wherein the at least one of the at least one sealing element extends outwardly and away from the housing in the distal direction.5. The bone conduction microphone device according to claim 3 , wherein at least one of the at least one sealing element extends outwardly and away from the housing in the proximal direction.6. The bone conduction microphone device according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one sealing element is configured to encircle at least a distal end of the abutment or contact part.7. The bone conduction microphone device according to claim 6 , wherein the at least ...

Anechoic cup or secondary anechoic chamber comprising metallic flake mixed with sound attenuating or absorbing materials for use with a communication device and related methods

Disclosed is a telephone headset that features an antiphase/anti-noise speaker within an anechoic chamber so that noises provided therein can be combatted with antiphase noises. In some embodiment, the antiphase/anti-noise speaker can be an exciter. In some embodiments, the headset is designed to include passive and active noise cancelation of a use's voice. Suitably, the headset can be adjusted to fit an inclusive range of head dimensions comfortably, the headsets may connect wirelessly to the user's phone to ensure cable free operation and communication. 1. A telephone headset comprising:a support arm that defines a telephone component housing;at least a mouthpiece disposed at a first end of the support arm, said mouthpiece positioned adjacent to a mouth of a user, said mouth piece featuring a plurality of exciters, metallized acoustic dampeners, a Helmholtz resonator, and a microphone for receiving sounds to be telecommunicated, wherein said microphone for receiving sounds is directed toward said mouth of the user, and wherein said plurality of active exciters are configured to actively cancel sound from said mouth;an ear chamber disposed at a second end of the support arm with an ear opening for engaging the ear of a user;a speaker, disposed within the component housing and configured to communicate sound into the ear chamber;means for receiving and transmitting a telephonic or other electronic communication disposed within the component housing, said means electronically coupled to said speaker, said microphone, and said noise canceling means.2. The telephone headset of wherein the support arm features a side adjustment wheel;3. The telephone headset of wherein the support arm features a rear adjustment wheel.4. The telephone headset of where the support arm features a headset hinge so that the mouthpiece may fold over said support arm.5. The headset of wherein the support arm is configured so that the ear chamber engages the ear of a user while the mouth piece ...

Packaged Microphone with Frame Having Die Mounting Concavity

A packaged microphone has a lid structure with an inner surface having a concavity, and a microphone die secured within the concavity. The packaged microphone also has a substrate coupled with the lid structure to form a package having an interior volume containing the microphone die. The substrate is electrically connected with the microphone die. In addition, the packaged microphone also has aperture formed through the package, and a seal proximate to the microphone die. The seal acoustically seals the microphone and the aperture to form a front volume and a back volume within the interior volume. The aperture is in acoustic communication with the front volume. 1. A packaged microphone comprising:a lid structure having an inner surface with a concavity;a microphone die secured within the concavity;a substrate coupled with the lid structure and being electrically connected with the microphone die, the substrate and lid structure forming a package having an interior volume containing the microphone die within the concavity;an aperture through the package; anda seal proximate to the microphone die, the seal acoustically sealing the microphone and the aperture to form a front volume and a back volume within the interior volume, the aperture being in acoustic communication with the front volume.2. The packaged microphone as defined by wherein the lid structure comprises a cover and a frame claim 1 , the cover and frame being secured together to form the back volume.3. The packaged microphone as defined by wherein the lid structure comprises injection molded plastic.4. The packaged microphone as defined by wherein the lid structure comprises a printed circuit board secured to a plastic frame.5. The packaged microphone as defined by wherein the microphone die comprises a variable capacitor formed from a diaphragm and a backplate claim 1 , the microphone die being mounted with the diaphragm a first distance from the aperture claim 1 , the die being mounted with the ...

Microphone

A microphone is provided that restrains backlash relative to the microphone stand with a simple structure. A microphone is inserted in a connector-supporting hole of a microphone stand, and includes a microphone unit, an output connector configured to output sound signals from the microphone unit, a case accommodating the output connector, and an elastic member configured to be disposed in the connector-supporting hole while a portion of the case is inserted in the connector-supporting hole.

Dual-arm radio headset

A communications system includes a support band, a speaker, and two arms disposed on opposite ends of the support band. The speaker allows the user to receive radio communications. A first arm may comprise a communication subassembly, allowing for the user to send radio communications. The first and second arms may pivot about its connection to the support band. A second arm comprises a shield subassembly, whereby the shield subassembly may completely cover the mouth and nose of the user to prevent the exit and entrance of airborne particles. The shield assembly may comprise a medical-grade material disposed between two layers of plastic. The shield assembly may be disposable.

Communications Enabled Respirator Assembly

A communications enabled respirator assembly for amplifying and transmitting vocalizations of a user includes a panel, which cup shaped, substantially rigid, and can filter particulates from air passing through the panel. A coupler engaged to the panel engages the panel to a head of a user. The panel is positioned over a nose and a mouth of the user, positioning the coupler to engage the head of the user to sealably engage the panel to a face of the user. The panel is positioned to filter particulates from air passing through the panel. A communications module engaged to the panel can perform one or more of amplifying and transmitting vocalizations of the user. The communications module thus enhances vocalizations of the user.

Microphone encapsulation structure having a plurality of transducers

The invention discloses a microphone encapsulation structure having a plurality of transducers, comprising: a housing; a circuit base plate, wherein the circuit base plate and the housing form an acoustic cavity, and a first acoustic through-hole is provided on the circuit base plate; a PCB (Printed Circuit Board) substrate disposed at a top of the circuit base plate, wherein the PCB substrate is provided with a plurality of second acoustic through-holes and the PCB substrate is provided with: a plurality of acoustic transducers each disposed directly above one of the plurality of second acoustic through-holes; and a plurality of ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit) chips each connected to one of the plurality of acoustic transducers via gold wire.