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Image-derived second-order directional microphones with finite baffle

US5742693A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 29, 1995
Grant dateApr 21, 1998
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Expiry dateDec 29, 2015

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04R2430/21
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An acoustic transducer including an acoustical reflecting surface of a finite dimension and at least one sensor having an output which produces a first-order differential response pattern. The sensor is located proximate to the reflecting surface, wherein acoustical waves propagating from the reflecting surface, acoustically interact with the sensor to produce a second-order differential response pattern at the output of the sensor at a predetermined frequency. The second-order differential response pattern at the output of the sensor occurs at the predetermined frequency when the finite dimension of the reflecting surface is at least one-half of an acoustic wavelength.

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