Sound control system for a seat
US12337741B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 10, 2021 |
| Grant date | Jun 24, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 6, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04R1/025
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present invention relates to a passenger seat (10), in particular for an aircraft cabin, comprising: —a headrest (11), —a backrest (12), —a seat member (13) and—at least one loudspeaker (18) for broadcasting a sound signal to a passenger, —the passenger seat (10) further comprising: —at least one detection means (20) for detecting the presence of the passenger or a part of the passenger's body, and—a control unit (24) configured to selectively command the activation or deactivation of the loudspeaker (18) and/or the modification of a characteristic of a sound signal broadcast by the loudspeaker (18) in accordance with at least one information item from: —an information item relating to the presence of the passenger or a part of the passenger's body determined using the detection means (20), or—an information item concerning the state of the aircraft cabin or aircraft.
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