Meta Platforms Technologies, LLC (20240214725). APPARATUSES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR DETECTING SOUND VIA A WEARABLE DEVICE simplified abstract
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APPARATUSES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR DETECTING SOUND VIA A WEARABLE DEVICE
Organization Name
Meta Platforms Technologies, LLC
Inventor(s)
Chuming Zhao of Bellevue WA (US)
Andrew Chen of Culver City CA (US)
Ninus Brodin of Stockholm (SE)
Igor Markovsky of Campbell CA (US)
Kirk Erik Burgess of Newark CA (US)
Peter Mikael Mogren of Seattle WA (US)
Rick Yuan Chao of Plano TX (US)
APPARATUSES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR DETECTING SOUND VIA A WEARABLE DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240214725 titled 'APPARATUSES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR DETECTING SOUND VIA A WEARABLE DEVICE
The patent application describes apparatuses, systems, and methods for detecting sound via a wearable device, such as a pair of glasses with a vibration sensor in the nose pad.
- Pair of glasses with a nose pad that contacts the user's nose and includes a vibration sensor.
- Vibration sensor receives vibrations from the user's nose and converts them into an electrical signal.
- Control device converts the electrical signal into digital audio data for sound detection.
Potential Applications: - Assistive technology for individuals with hearing impairments. - Hands-free sound detection for various applications. - Monitoring sound levels in noisy environments.
Problems Solved: - Providing discreet sound detection without the need for external devices. - Enhancing accessibility for individuals with hearing challenges. - Improving convenience and comfort in sound monitoring.
Benefits: - Increased independence for users with hearing impairments. - Seamless integration into everyday wearable technology. - Real-time sound detection for safety and convenience.
Commercial Applications: Title: Wearable Sound Detection Technology for Enhanced Accessibility This technology can be utilized in healthcare, security, entertainment, and communication industries to improve accessibility and convenience for users.
Questions about Wearable Sound Detection Technology: 1. How does the vibration sensor in the nose pad of the glasses work to detect sound? 2. What are the potential privacy concerns associated with wearable sound detection technology?
Original Abstract Submitted
apparatuses, systems, and methods for detecting sound via a wearable device are described herein. an example system may include a pair of glasses that include a nose pad that, when the pair of glasses are worn by a user, contacts a portion of a nose of the user at a contact point and a vibration sensor, included in the nose pad. the vibration sensor may be configured to receive vibrations produced by the user via the contact point, and convert the received vibrations into an electrical signal representative of the received vibrations. the system may also include a control device configured to receive the electrical signal, and convert the electrical signal into digital audio data. various other apparatuses, systems, and methods are described herein.
