Method and device for acute sound detection and reproduction
US11244666B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 7, 2020 |
| Grant date | Feb 8, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 7, 2040 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04R2499/11
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Earpieces and methods for acute sound detection and reproduction are provided. A method can include measuring an external ambient sound level (xASL), monitoring a change in the xASL for detecting an acute sound, estimating a proximity of the acute sound, and upon detecting the acute sound and its proximity, reproducing the acute sound within an ear canal, where the ear canal is at least partially occluded by an earpiece. Other embodiments are disclosed.
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