Method and device for acute sound detection and reproduction
US8917894B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 22, 2008 |
| Grant date | Dec 23, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 15, 2032 |
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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 ambient sound level external to an ear canal at least partially occluded by the earpiece, monitoring a change in the ambient sound level for detecting an acute sound, estimating a proximity of the acute sound, and reproducing the acute sound within the ear canal responsive to detecting the acute sound and the proximity.
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