82 results about "Auditory signal" patented technology

The disclosure relates to an audible indicator in combination with a drug delivery device having a resilient force member capable of resting in either of two states. In a biased state, the resilient force member is biased and stores energy and in a relaxed state, the resilient force member is relaxed. The resilient force member releases the stored energy when changing from the biased state into the relaxed state, thereby generating an audible signal, wherein the resilient force member is supported by a retaining element in the biased state in order to prevent transition into the relaxed state.

Systems, methods, and computer program products are disclosed for generating a common record based on differing source inputs. Generating a common record based on differing source inputs may include receiving via at least one sensor first non-audible signals indicative of verbalization of an individual; interpreting first words of the individual at least in part using the first non-audible signals received from the at least one sensor; receiving second signals generated by a source other than the individual; performing speech recognition on the second signals to interpret second words from the source; and using the first words and the second words to generate a record.

The invention relates to the technical field of physical education, in particular to a physical education method and system based on multimedia and holographic AR fusion, and the method comprises the following steps: collecting the motion data of a trainee based on a multi-source sensor array, constructing a motion parameterized model, and generating a holographic projection generation module through the cooperation with a standard motion database; a holographic AR teaching image is generated in real time, an environment perception module is combined to carry out adaptive projection on illumination and spatial layout, a spatial positioning module is used to establish coordinate mapping between a trainee and a virtual image, and a multi-channel feedback device is started to output visual, tactile and auditory signals. And finally, comparing the action parameters with the standard action data to automatically generate a training report containing wrong action labels and correction suggestions. According to the method, the motion capture precision and the interactive immersion can be effectively improved, and efficient and extensible technical support is provided for modern physical education and training.

The invention provides an endangered animal monitoring method based on a multi-mode floating gate type photoelectric synapse transistor, realizes multi-mode fusion of images (optical signals) and sounds (electric signals) by utilizing the light absorption capability of quantum dots and the high carrier mobility of a two-dimensional channel material, and belongs to the technical field of sensing, storage and calculation integration and endangered animal identification and monitoring. According to the method, a photoelectric synapse device is used as a reservoir, and input time sequence signals are respectively applied to a multi-mode fused photoelectric synapse transistor in the form of light and electric pulse. And along with the co-stimulation of light and electric pulse, the change response of source-drain current is generated, and the fusion processing of the multi-mode signal is realized. By adopting the method, a human multi-sensory fusion signal processing mode is successfully simulated, and accurate recognition under complex and changeable conditions can be realized by utilizing a mode of complementation of visual signals and auditory signals. Under an extreme environment or a high noise condition, edge processing and identification can be carried out on pictures and sounds of endangered animals, and a high-accuracy monitoring result can be obtained without a large amount of data return, so that the energy consumption is reduced and the monitoring efficiency is enhanced.

A device including a visual or audible signaling means and a motion sensor, and logic for activating or controlling the signaling means in response to a sensed motion according to an embedded logic is disclosed. The device may be used as a toy for amusement, and may be shaped like a play ball or as a handheld unit. The device may be powered from a battery, which may be charged from an AC power directly or contactless by using induction or by converting electrical energy from harvested kinetic energy. The embedded logic may activate or control the signaling means, predictably or randomly, in response to the sensed acceleration magnitude or direction, such as sensing the crossing a preset threshold or sensing the peak value. The visual means may be a numeric display for displaying a value associated with the count of the number of times the threshold has been exceeded or the peak magnitude of the acceleration sensed.

The embodiment of the invention provides a multi-mode fusion man-machine interaction control method, system and device and a storage medium, and relates to the technical field of intelligent driving, and the method comprises the steps: obtaining vehicle driving data and driver state data; based on the vehicle driving data and the driver state data, calculating fusion weights of a visual mode, an auditory mode and a tactile mode to obtain a multi-mode fusion weight matrix; generating a multi-modal interaction signal according to the multi-modal fusion weight matrix, wherein the multi-modal interaction signal comprises a visual signal, an auditory signal and a tactile signal; and triggering corresponding visual warning, auditory warning and tactile warning according to the multi-mode interaction signal. In this way, multi-mode fusion is conducted on vision, hearing and touch, the output intensity of visual warning, hearing warning and touch warning is adjusted according to the weight of each mode of vision, hearing and touch, a driver is helped to make the most urgent operation at present according to the warning of each mode, and the driving safety of man-machine interaction in the driving process is improved.

The invention discloses a data interaction method and system of a handheld tablet personal computer, which are applied to the technical field of man-machine interaction, the method detects the spatial attitude of equipment relative to the gravity direction through a built-in attitude sensor, a screen is intelligently divided into a plurality of interaction areas according to the spatial attitude, and each area is associated with a specific data interaction function. A depth camera is used for acquiring a motion depth image sequence of a finger of a user in a space around equipment in real time, time sequence three-dimensional coordinate information is extracted through an image processing algorithm, and a non-contact three-dimensional motion track is constructed. And performing mode matching on the track and a predefined non-contact gesture library, determining a target area and related functions of user intention interaction, and triggering execution. In the execution process, corresponding perceptual feedback, such as tactile, visual or auditory signals, is transmitted to the user through the multi-mode feedback device. According to the method, intelligent non-contact interaction based on the equipment posture and the user gesture is realized, the intuition and the efficiency of operation are improved, and the user experience is remarkably enhanced.

Systems and methods may be used to automatically detect a query in interactive content. A system may implement a method that includes receiving an audible signal. The method may include determining that a portion of the audible signal includes speech. The method may include translating at least the portion of the audible signal. The portion of the audible signal may be translated into a natural language output. The method may include generating an identifier (ID) associated with the speech. The ID maybe generated on a condition that the natural language output includes a trigger. The method may include generating an inaudible signal that includes the ID. The method may include synchronizing the inaudible signal with the audible signal. The method may include transmitting the audible signal a ta first frequency. The method may include transmitting the inaudible signal at a second frequency.

The utility model discloses a respiration guiding device, relates to the field of respiration auxiliary equipment, and is used for solving the technical problem of how to form perceptible signals except auditory signals and optical signals, the respiration guiding device comprises a main control module and a signal feedback device, the signal feedback device comprises a deformation part and a driving mechanism, and the deformation part has deformation capability; the driving mechanism is connected with the deformation part and the main control module and used for driving the deformation part according to a driving signal sent by the main control module so that the deformation part can respond to driving of the driving mechanism to deform, and deformation is used for guiding breathing. The respiration guiding device can generate the tactile signals sensed by the user, guides the user to breathe through the tactile signals, and is suitable for some scenes where auditory signals and optical signals are not suitable for serving as respiration guiding signals.

Embodiments are disclosed for non-intrusive transducer health detection in an audio system. In an embodiment, a method performed by the audio system comprises outputting one or more encoded inaudible acoustic signals into an acoustic transmission medium using a first transducer. The one or more encoded inaudible acoustic signals are received from the acoustic transmission medium using a second transducer of the audio system. The received one or more encoded inaudible acoustic signals are used to identify failure or degradation of the first or second transducer.

A method and system for controlling an exterior audio alert system for a vehicle, the alert system comprising an alert trigger and an auditory signaling device such as a horn. Input from an occupant may include a single operation of the alert trigger, a multi-trigger operation of the alert trigger, or an extended operation of the alert trigger. Depending, for example, on the input and the location of the vehicle, in some scenarios, an inaudible alert or no audio alert is provided via the auditory signaling device.

A localized sound projection system can coordinate the sounds of speakers to simulate the placement of an auditory cue in a 3D space. The system can include a plurality of speakers configured to output auditory signals and a sound localization controller configured to control the plurality of speakers to coordinate the auditory signals to simulate an origination location of a patient alarm. The sound localization controller can determine adjusted auditory signals and control a plurality of speakers to output the plurality of adjusted auditory signals. A method for dynamically controlling speaker settings in a medical environment can include determining volume settings corresponding to a speaker, monitoring a level of ambient noise corresponding to a room of a patient, controlling the volume settings of the speaker to reduce or increase a sound level output of a speaker. A patient monitoring system can be configured to physically manipulate medical devices in response to audible commands. The system can receive a plurality of vocal commands from a user and can manipulate various settings after confirmation from a user.

A device including a visual or audible signaling means and a motion sensor, and logic for activating or controlling the signaling means in response to a sensed motion according to an embedded logic is disclosed. The device may be used as a toy for amusement, and may be shaped like a play ball or as a handheld unit. The device may be powered from a battery, which may be charged from an AC power directly or contactless by using induction or by converting electrical energy from harvested kinetic energy. The embedded logic may activate or control the signaling means, predictably or randomly, in response to the sensed acceleration magnitude or direction, such as sensing the crossing a preset threshold or sensing the peak value. The visual means may be a numeric display for displaying a value associated with the count of the number of times the threshold has been exceeded or the peak magnitude of the acceleration sensed.

A pair of electric scissors comprises: a housing (2); an electric drive motor (3) arranged in the housing (2), at least one first blade (5) and one second blade (6) of the scissors (1) being movable relative to each other into a closed position (30) and an open position (31) by means of the drive motor (3); at least one actuating element (7, 8) for activating a ready state of the electric scissors (1); and a control unit (9) which is designed in such a way that the electric scissors (1) can be switched from a non-operating state into a ready state by means of a predetermined actuation sequence of the at least one actuation element (7, 8), and when the ready state is activated, at least one confirmation signal is output to the operator, and when the ready state is activated in the open position (31) of the scissors (1), the at least one confirmation signal is output to the operator. The at least one confirmation signal is designed as a tactile and auditory signal by energizing the drive motor (3).

A training baseball bat comprises (a) a bat with a cylindrical axial cavity; (b) a sealing cap arranged in and sealing the cavity at one end; and (c) a training apparatus positioned in the cavity and comprising a magnet fixed at one end of the cavity; a stopper fixed within the cavity adjacent to the sealing cap; and a cylinder slidably positioned in the cavity which, when released from the magnet, can travel the length of the cavity and contact the stopper to exert an auditory signal. The training baseball bat also includes at least two reinforcing pins arranged perpendicular to the cavity and perpendicular to and spaced from one another along the length of the cavity between the sealing cap and the stopper, each pin extending through the cavity and across a substantial portion of the diameter of the head.

The invention relates to a control device for controlling the operation of a motor vehicle before and during a power supply process of the motor vehicle, which is designed to detect a willingness to carry out the power supply process; upon detecting the intention to carry out the energy supply process, initiating a preparatory work of the motor vehicle for the energy supply process; operating a lighting device and / or an output device of the motor vehicle to output a first signal upon initiation of the preparatory work; and actuating the lighting device and / or the output device in order to output a second signal either when the initiated preparatory work has ended without failure and the energy supply process can be started, or in order to output a third signal when the initiated preparatory work has not ended without failure and the energy supply process cannot be carried out. The first signal, the second signal, and the third signal are visual and / or auditory signals that are different from each other. The invention also relates to a motor vehicle, a corresponding method, and a computer program and / or a computer readable medium.

A hearing aid device is disclosed. The hearing aid device comprises means to improve, augment and / or protect the hearing capability of a user by receiving acoustic signals from the surroundings of the user, generating corresponding audio signals, possibly modifying the audio signals and providing the possibly modified audio signals as audible signals to at least one of the user's ears. The hearing aid device comprises a sensor member for detecting the movement and / or acceleration and / or orientation (or spatial position) of the hearing aid device. The hearing aid device comprises at least two hearing aid microphones and a control unit for determining the position or a deviation from an intended position of the hearing aid device or hearing aid microphones. The hearing aid device is configured to compensate for a possible dislocation of the hearing aid microphones.

The invention provides an object sensing method and device based on binaural auditory signal expression and a hearing aid, and belongs to the technical field of hearing aids. According to the object sensing method based on binaural auditory signal expression, radar sensing, object analysis, target identification, spatial sound effect simulation, hearing aid broadcasting and other technologies are integrated; visual perception of the target object to the surrounding environment in a vision-limited or hearing-limited scene is achieved, the target object can know the dynamic state of the surrounding environment in real time without depending on visual information, the auxiliary ability of the wearable device to a user in a complex scene is enhanced, and compared with traditional visual display or voice prompt, the feedback mode of the hearing signal has the advantage that the user experience is improved. The method is more suitable for the requirements of vision-limited users, hearing-limited users or in specific complex scenes, and the use experience of the target object can be effectively improved.

The invention provides an AI (artificial intelligence) sound-control false feeding system integrated with audio-visual olfactory sensory stimulation, and relates to the field of intelligent medical treatment. The system comprises an interaction device, an auditory sense processing module, a visual sense processing module, an olfactory sense processing module and a smell eruption module which are in communication connection. The interaction device receives the control feedback signal and processes the control feedback signal into a visual signal, an auditory signal and an olfactory signal, and the visual signal, the auditory signal and the olfactory signal are respectively transmitted to the visual processing module, the auditory processing module and the olfactory processing module to be processed and then output; the system further comprises an operation handle and a voice recognition module, and the feedback signals are controlled to be sent out by the external operation handle or sent out through voice. According to the system, the authenticity and comfort of user experience are enhanced by fusing vision, hearing and smell systems.

A control device for a hob has a control panel with a front and a back, as well as a rotary control device on the back of the control panel. A control knob is arranged on the front of the control panel and is rotatably and detachably mounted on the control panel. The rotary control device can be controlled by signals generated when the control knob on the control panel is rotated in conjunction with the rotary control device. The control knob has a signaling device to signal its location, especially if it has been taken to an unknown location. The signaling device can be selected from the group: wireless devices such as WLAN, Bluetooth, or ZigBee, lighting, loudspeakers, or buzzers. In particular, the signaling device of the control knob can provide visual and acoustic signals. In addition, it can help locate the control knob wirelessly using a mobile device.

The present invention discloses a data interaction method and system for a handheld tablet computer, which is applied to the field of human-computer interaction technology. The method detects the spatial posture of the device relative to the gravity direction through a built-in posture sensor, and intelligently divides the screen into multiple interaction areas based on this. Each area is associated with a specific data interaction function. A depth camera is used to obtain a depth image sequence of the movement of the user's finger in the space around the device in real time, and the time-series three-dimensional coordinate information is extracted through an image processing algorithm to construct a non-contact three-dimensional motion trajectory. The trajectory is pattern matched with a predefined non-contact gesture library to determine the target area and related functions of the user's intended interaction, and trigger execution. During the execution process, corresponding perceptual feedback, such as tactile, visual or auditory signals, is transmitted to the user through a multimodal feedback device. This method realizes intelligent non-contact interaction based on device posture and user gestures, improves the intuitiveness and efficiency of operation, and significantly enhances the user experience.

A device including a visual or audible signaling means and a motion sensor, and logic for activating or controlling the signaling means in response to a sensed motion according to an embedded logic is disclosed. The device may be used as a toy for amusement, and may be shaped like a play ball or as a handheld unit. The device may be powered from a battery, which may be charged from an AC power directly or contactless by using induction or by converting electrical energy from harvested kinetic energy. The embedded logic may activate or control the signaling means, predictably or randomly, in response to the sensed acceleration magnitude or direction, such as sensing the crossing a preset threshold or sensing the peak value. The visual means may be a numeric display for displaying a value associated with the count of the number of times the threshold has been exceeded or the peak magnitude of the acceleration sensed.

The invention provides an implantable brain-ear collaborative interface microsystem, an implantable component and a hearing enhancement method, the system comprises the implantable component and an in-vitro component, the implantable component collects a neural signal indicating a visual attention direction in a brain and receives an auditory stimulation instruction from the in-vitro component, and the auditory stimulation instruction is sent to the in-vitro component. The pulse electrical stimulation signal is converted into a pulse electrical stimulation signal to stimulate a cochlea; the in-vitro assembly collects a plurality of sound source signals in an environment where a user is located, receives a neural signal sent by the implantable assembly, determines a target visual direction according to the neural signal, enhances a sound source in a corresponding direction, encodes an enhanced audio into an auditory stimulation instruction, and returns the auditory stimulation instruction to the implantable assembly. According to the method and the device, a technical path for guiding auditory signal processing according to visual attention related neural signals is realized, so that the generation of auditory stimulation is associated with a spatial direction concerned by a user.

A method includes determining, by a vehicle, a failure with a computer or telecommunications system operating in the vehicle and when a failure is detected, activating an acoustic system on the vehicle, detecting a vibration by the vehicle; and transmitting an audible signal responsive to the detecting step. The audible signal may include words in a human vocabulary.

The invention relates to a comprehensive safety system for water sports activities, integrating advanced SMART components to enhance participant security and situational awareness. The system includes a participant's FOB device equipped with a microcontroller, CPU, RF transmitters, receivers, and data processors to detect water immersion. Upon detection, an alarm device on the watercraft activates, and a smart flag automatically raises, emitting visual and auditory signals to alert nearby individuals and vessels. A captain's console provides centralized control, enabling remote operation of alarms and flags while displaying real-time status through a smart device application. Unique identifiers prevent false alarms by ensuring interactions only between paired components. The system employs multimodal immersion detection, GPS-based tracking, and a Man Down Switch to cut off the engine when necessary. This robust design combines precise detection, communication, and safety measures, ensuring reliability in diverse environments and scenarios.

A control device for a hob has a control panel with a front and a back, as well as a rotary control device on the back of the control panel. A control knob is arranged on the front of the control panel and is rotatably and detachably mounted on the control panel. The rotary control device can be controlled by signals generated when the control knob on the control panel is rotated in conjunction with the rotary control device. The control knob has a signaling device to signal its location, especially if it has been taken to an unknown location. The signaling device can be selected from the group: wireless devices such as WLAN, Bluetooth, or ZigBee, lighting, loudspeakers, or buzzers. In particular, the signaling device of the control knob can provide visual and acoustic signals. In addition, it can help locate the control knob wirelessly using a mobile device.

The invention relates to the technical field of audio-visual navigation, in particular to an audio-visual navigation method and system based on audio guidance. The system comprises: a visual encoder for acquiring environmental visual features; the auditory encoder is used for acquiring environment auditory features; an audio-guided visual perception module for receiving the visual features and the auditory features and generating an audio-guided enhanced visual representation; the system also includes a decision unit for generating a navigation decision based on the enhanced visual representation. During navigation, the module is capable of converting a sound signal from an acoustic fingerprint to spatial guidance, guiding visual features by utilizing a global auditory context as a query, thereby explicitly aligning an auditory signal with an associated visual region. The agent can utilize visual perception guided by audio to efficiently position a sound source during navigation, so that the problem that the generalization ability is poor when a user does not listen to sound or see an environment in the prior art is solved.

Methods and apparatus are described for synchronizing a stimulus with EEG data for research and clinical and consumer applications using EEG and ECG devices. An input / output adapter for stimulus timing includes an adapter input port for receiving an encoded audio file played from an audio output device. The audio file has a first channel carrying trigger data and a second channel carrying stimulus data. The adapter is configured to separate the encoded audio file into its first and second channels; read the trigger data in the first channel and generate a trigger signal for delivery to an EEG data logger; and read the stimulus data in the second channel and generate an auditory signal for delivery to an audio playback device. Timing errors in regard to stimulus onsets are addressed by the synchronized transmission of the trigger signal and auditory signal.

The telescopic knob comprises an outer cover, a shell and a pressing assembly, the pressing assembly comprises a control button and a pressing core, the pressing core comprises a fixing ring and a shaft core, a reset spring is arranged between the shaft core and the fixing ring or the control button, and a sliding groove table protruding in the radial direction is fixed to the arc face of the outer side of the fixing ring. A left sliding groove, a right sliding groove and a middle sliding groove are formed in the surface of the sliding groove table and connected, sliding rods are arranged in the left sliding groove, the right sliding groove and the middle sliding groove, and the sliding rods and the shaft core are fixed together through a connecting rod mechanism. According to the utility model, the plurality of steps are arranged, so that the limitation of the sliding track of the sliding rod is realized, the sliding rod can generate an auditory signal and a tactile signal when the sliding chute is switched, the state of the switch can be clearly transmitted to a user, and meanwhile, the auditory signal and the tactile signal can be transmitted to special crowds such as blind people and the like; and the use of the users is facilitated.