| Patent application number | Description | Published |
| 20100142715 | Sound Library and Method - At least one exemplary embodiment is directed to a website configured to collect sound signatures from around the world and beyond. A communication device automatically stores acoustic information received by a microphone of the communication device. The acoustic information is analyzed for a trigger event. The trigger event stores the acoustic information, attaches metadata, creates a Gaussian Mixture Model, and measures sound pressure level. The communication device automatically sends the sound signature to a database when a communication path is opened to communication device. Each sound signature has associated metadata including a time stamp and geocode. Automatically collecting sounds using a communication device adapted for the process enables a database that captures sounds globally on a continuous basis. | 06-10-2010 |
| 20100177918 | Device and Method to reduce Ear Wax Clogging of Acoustic Ports, Hearing Aid Sealing System, and Feedback Reduction System - At least one exemplary embodiment that is directed to a conformal hearing aid comprising: a hearing aid body, where the hearing aid body houses a microphone and a receiver, where the microphone is positioned within the hearing aid body to measure acoustic signals from an ambient environment, and where the receiver is positioned within the hearing aid body to emit acoustic signals toward a tympanic membrane of a user; an expandable element, where the expandable element is operatively connected to the hearing aid body, and where the expandable element is configured to encompass a circumferential portion of the hearing aid body when expanded; and an inflation management system, where the inflation management system is configured to expand the expandable element when actuated. | 07-15-2010 |
| 20100241256 | METHOD OF MODIFYING AUDIO CONTENT - At least one exemplary embodiment is directed to a method of generating a Personalized Audio Content (PAC) comprising: selecting Audio Content (AC) to personalize; selecting an Earprint; and generating a PAC using the Earprint to modify the AC. | 09-23-2010 |
| 20110028839 | Acoustic Sensor - At least one exemplary embodiment is directed to an acoustic sensor, that can be used to identify various fluids as well as concentrations of compounds dissolved in fluids. | 02-03-2011 |
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
| 20090022353 | EXPANDABLE EARPIECE SEALING DEVICES AND METHODS - At least one exemplary embodiment is directed toward an earpiece with a sealing section for acoustically sealing the meatus of a human ear, which includes an inner ear canal speaker; an inner ear canal microphone; connected to a logic circuit which can include a digital signal processor (DSP), where the sealing section touches a portion of the ear canal to substantially acoustically seal the meatus of a human ear canal. | 01-22-2009 |
| 20090071486 | ORIFICE INSERTION DEVICES AND METHODS - At least one exemplary embodiment is directed to a method of sealing an orifice comprising: inserting a sealing element into an orifice; transferring a fluid into the sealing element; and restricting fluid transfer into the sealing element when a pressure in the sealing element is greater than a threshold value. | 03-19-2009 |
| 20090071487 | SEALING DEVICES - At least one exemplary embodiment is directed to a deformable sealing section that can be inserted into an orifice causing sealing of the orifice. | 03-19-2009 |
| 20090238374 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR ACOUSTIC SEALING - At least one exemplary embodiment if directed to a device configured to be inserted into an orifice comprising: at least one portion that can vary volume in response to a voltage difference across at least a second portion of the at least one portion's volume, where the at least one portion is at least partially surrounded by a membrane. | 09-24-2009 |
| 20100033313 | AMBIENT SITUATION AWARENESS SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR VEHICLES - At least one exemplary embodiment is directed to a method of situation awareness facilitation for a vehicle driver comprising: receiving a first acoustic signal from outside a vehicle that the driver is in and converting the first acoustic signal into a first acoustic electronic signal; sending the first acoustic electronic signal to a processor; matching the first acoustic electronic signal by the processor to stored reference electronic signals; and sending an acoustic message associated with a matched reference electronic signal to a speaker in the cab of the vehicle. | 02-11-2010 |