Google llc (20240223981). Systems and Methods for Acoustic Behavior Feedback simplified abstract

Systems and Methods for Acoustic Behavior Feedback

Organization Name

google llc

Inventor(s)

Christine Jean Wu of San Francisco CA (US)

Shokofeh Darbari of Palo Alto CA (US)

Shane Anton Myrbeck of Los Angeles CA (US)

Caitlyn Emily Riggs of San Francisco CA (US)

Jack Godfrey Wood of San Francisco CA (US)

Andy Furner of London (GB)

Harc Lee of London (GB)

Systems and Methods for Acoustic Behavior Feedback - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240223981 titled 'Systems and Methods for Acoustic Behavior Feedback

The patent application describes a system for acoustic behavior feedback, consisting of a light emitter and a microphone. The system compares ambient sound data from the microphone to a threshold sound level and selects a setting for the light emitter based on this comparison. Each setting corresponds to a specific sound level alert as feedback for individuals near the microphone and light emitter.

• The system includes a light emitter and a microphone.
• Ambient sound data is collected by the microphone.
• The system compares the ambient sound data to a threshold sound level.
• Based on this comparison, a setting for the light emitter is selected.
• Each setting corresponds to a specific sound level alert for individuals near the microphone and light emitter.

Potential Applications: - Noise monitoring in public spaces - Sound level feedback for performers on stage - Classroom noise management systems

Problems Solved: - Providing real-time feedback on ambient sound levels - Helping individuals adjust their behavior based on sound levels - Enhancing communication in noisy environments

Benefits: - Improved awareness of sound levels - Potential for behavior modification based on feedback - Enhanced communication and productivity in various settings

Commercial Applications: Title: Acoustic Behavior Feedback System for Noise Monitoring and Management This technology can be used in: - Restaurants - Schools - Offices - Theaters

Questions about the technology: 1. How does the system determine the threshold sound level for comparison? 2. What are the different settings available for the light emitter based on sound levels?

Original Abstract Submitted

a system for acoustic behavior feedback includes a light emitter and a microphone. ambient sound data from the microphone may be compared to a threshold sound level, and one of a plurality of settings for the light emitter may be selected based at least in part on the comparison between the ambient sound data and threshold sound level. each of the plurality of settings corresponds to a respective sound level alert as feedback for at least one person proximate the microphone and the light emitter.