18367408. Visual Indication of Audibility simplified abstract (Apple Inc.)
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Visual Indication of Audibility
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Devin William Chalmers of Oakland CA (US)
Dhruv Aditya Govil of San Mateo CA (US)
Rahul Nair of Santa Clara CA (US)
Visual Indication of Audibility - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18367408 titled 'Visual Indication of Audibility
Simplified Explanation
Abstract
Various implementations disclosed herein include devices, systems, and methods for displaying a visual indication of audibility of an audible signal. In various implementations, a device includes a display, an audio sensor, a processor, and a non-transitory memory. In various implementations, a method includes receiving, via the audio sensor, an audible signal and converting the audible signal to electronic signal data. In various implementations, the method includes obtaining environmental data that indicates audio response characteristics of a physical environment in which the device is located. In various implementations, the method includes displaying, on the display, an indicator that indicates a distance from a source of the audible signal at which the audible signal is audible. In some implementations, the distance is based on an amplitude associated with the electronic signal data and the audio response characteristics of the physical environment.
Explanation
- The patent application describes devices, systems, and methods for displaying a visual indication of how audible an audible signal is.
- The device includes a display, an audio sensor, a processor, and a non-transitory memory.
- The method involves receiving an audible signal through the audio sensor and converting it to electronic signal data.
- Environmental data is obtained to determine the audio response characteristics of the physical environment where the device is located.
- An indicator is displayed on the device's display to show the distance from the source of the audible signal at which it can be heard.
- The distance is determined based on the amplitude of the electronic signal data and the audio response characteristics of the environment.
Potential Applications
- Assistive technology for individuals with hearing impairments, providing a visual representation of sound audibility.
- Public spaces or venues where sound levels need to be monitored and displayed for safety or regulatory purposes.
- Home entertainment systems that can visually indicate the audibility of audio signals in different areas of a room.
- Industrial settings where it is important to know the audibility of alarms or warning signals in different areas of a facility.
Problems Solved
- Provides a visual indication of how audible an audible signal is, which can be helpful for individuals with hearing impairments or in noisy environments.
- Allows for better understanding of the audibility of sound in different areas of a physical environment.
- Helps in monitoring and managing sound levels in various settings, ensuring compliance with safety or regulatory requirements.
Benefits
- Enhances accessibility for individuals with hearing impairments by providing a visual representation of sound audibility.
- Improves situational awareness by visually indicating the audibility of sound in different areas.
- Facilitates better management of sound levels in various settings, promoting safety and compliance.
Original Abstract Submitted
Various implementations disclosed herein include devices, systems, and methods for displaying a visual indication of audibility of an audible signal. In various implementations, a device includes a display, an audio sensor, a processor and a non-transitory memory. In various implementations, a method includes receiving, via the audio sensor, an audible signal and converting the audible signal to electronic signal data. In various implementations, the method includes obtaining environmental data that indicates audio response characteristics of a physical environment in which the device is located. In various implementations, the method includes displaying, on the display, an indicator that indicates a distance from a source of the audible signal at which the audible signal is audible. In some implementations, the distance is based on an amplitude associated with the electronic signal data and the audio response characteristics of the physical environment.
