17745469. DIRECTIONAL ACOUSTIC SENSOR simplified abstract (SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.)
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DIRECTIONAL ACOUSTIC SENSOR
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Sungchan Kang of Hwaseong-si (KR)
Cheheung Kim of Yongin-si (KR)
Choongho Rhee of Anyang-si (KR)
DIRECTIONAL ACOUSTIC SENSOR - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17745469 titled 'DIRECTIONAL ACOUSTIC SENSOR
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes a directional acoustic sensor that includes a support member and multiple resonators. Each resonator consists of a driver and a sensor. The driver moves in response to an input sound signal, while the sensor detects changes in capacitance caused by variations in the air gap resulting from the driver's movement.
- The directional acoustic sensor comprises a support member and multiple resonators.
- Each resonator includes a driver and a sensor.
- The driver responds to an input sound signal by moving.
- The sensor detects changes in capacitance caused by the movement of the driver.
- The capacitance change is a result of the air gap altering due to the driver's movement.
Potential Applications
- Directional microphones for improved sound recording in noisy environments.
- Acoustic surveillance systems for enhanced audio monitoring.
- Beamforming technology for focused sound transmission in telecommunication devices.
- Noise cancellation systems for reducing unwanted background noise.
Problems Solved
- Traditional acoustic sensors may lack directional sensitivity, making it difficult to isolate specific sound sources.
- Existing sensors may not accurately capture sound signals in noisy environments.
- Conventional microphones may struggle to distinguish between desired sound and background noise.
- Limited ability to focus sound transmission in telecommunication devices.
Benefits
- Improved directional sensitivity allows for precise sound source localization.
- Enhanced performance in noisy environments, resulting in clearer audio recordings.
- Accurate detection and isolation of desired sound signals.
- Enhanced beamforming capabilities for focused sound transmission.
- Reduction of unwanted background noise through noise cancellation technology.
Original Abstract Submitted
Provided is a directional acoustic sensor including a support member, and a plurality of resonators extending in a longitudinal direction with respect to the support member, wherein each of the plurality of resonators includes a driver configured to move based on an input sound signal, and a sensor configured to sense a capacitance change based on an air gap that changes based on a movement of the driver.
