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    • 专利摘要:
    Acoustic voice amplifier. For the specified purposes, the voice monitoring device that, intended to redirect part of the sound waves emitted by the vocal cords of an individual through an external communication pathway between the mouth and the ear, comprising: at least one ear-type device operatively coupled to a person's external auditory canal to transmit sound within the ear; and a conduit (7) perimeter closed and configured to capture, contain and conduct the acoustic propagation of the sound waves of the voice of said person into said device. (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)
    公开号:ES2849261A1
    申请号:ES202030130
    申请日:2020-02-14
    公开日:2021-08-17
    发明作者:Diego Cervera
    申请人:Diego Cervera；
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    专利说明:

    [0004] FIELD OF THE INVENTION
    [0006] The present invention relates both to the field of music or communications, as well as to medicine and language learning. In the musical field, it works as a real-time voice monitoring device, allowing any individual to hear their own voice from a headset inserted into their ear, without losing the reception of external ambient sound or music that sounds outside.
    [0008] In the medical field, the device works as a sensory-perceptual stimulator of the voice for the rehabilitation of listening and vocal emission and in the field of language learning it works as an acoustic amplifier for the improvement of pronunciation.
    [0010] Likewise, the present invention relates to a novel apparatus that does not use any electrical or electronic components.
    [0012] DESCRIPTION OF PRIOR ART
    [0014] As is known, up to now, different types of devices for real-time voice monitoring are known. To better understand the object and scope of the present invention, it is convenient to describe the current state of the art with reference to the apparatus known in the state of the art for each of the applications.
    [0016] In the music area, there are currently a wide variety of voice monitoring headphones, there are wireless, cable, bluetooth, etc., but all work with a transmitter microphone and an electronic receiver that reproduces the sound in the headset. So, although they are very effective for many functions in the field of music, broadcasts in television studios, live mobiles, etc. none of these headphones is directly related to this invention.
    [0017] In addition, these electronic devices are high-cost devices aimed at the professional sector.
    [0019] In the area of health we also do not find devices closely related to the stimulation of the ear through the acoustic propagation of the sound of the patient's voice, we could only mention electronic auditory stimulation devices that work on the sound vibration that the voice generates in the skull of the patient, amplifying these vibrations.
    [0021] In the area of language learning we do not find devices that fulfill this function, people usually record their voice to listen to their phonetics.
    [0023] By virtue of the current state of the art available for real-time voice monitoring and speech rehabilitation through listening stimulation, it would be very convenient to have a new set, apparatus, system or arrangement that works on the amplification of the voice acoustically, with a simplified device of low cost, without electronic components that significantly opens the spectrum of possible users.
    [0025] ADVANTAGES AND PURPOSES:
    [0027] It is an objective of the present invention to provide a low-cost device that meets needs in the musical field, in the medical field and in the field of language learning.
    [0029] An advantage of this device is its operation based on the acoustic propagation of sound, without batteries, circuits, or electronic components.
    [0031] An advantage is being an inexpensive device, accessible to all types of public.
    [0033] Another advantage of the device is its very low weight and size, making it very practical to transport.
    [0035] An advantage of this device is its practical and quick start-up, since the device does not need any regulation or connection for its operation.
    [0036] Another advantage of the device is that, if required, it has a treble and bass regulation to equalize the sound entering the ear.
    [0038] Another advantage of the device is that it can be used as an emergency alternative that is easy and quick to implement in the event of possible technical monitoring problems on stage or in a live broadcast in a noisy environment such as car races, stadiums, recitals, etc.
    [0040] Another advantage of the device is to provide artists with a voice amplification element to be able to hear their own voice and thus be able to sing over amplified music playing in the environment.
    [0042] Another advantage of the device is to provide professionals specialized in rehabilitation of hearing and speech, psychologists, pedagogues, therapists, with an element of voice amplification for their patients, with the aim of developing more effective treatments for the improvement of speech, improvement in sound perception, improvement in listening, improvement in language, improvement in concentration, improvement in reading, tension, improvement in information processing, improvement in short-term memory .
    [0044] Another advantage of the device is to provide language teachers with a voice amplification element to work on phonetics and improve the pronunciation of their students.
    [0046] BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS.
    [0048] For greater clarity and understanding of the object of the invention, it is illustrated with several figures in which it has been represented in one of its preferred embodiments, all merely as an illustrative, non-limiting example:
    [0050] FIGURE 1 comprises drawings A, B and C, being:
    [0052] The drawing A sectional view of one of the embodiments of the invention where the direction of entry and exit of sound can be seen in the arrows. In this embodiment, it can be seen how the outlet channel (20) is divided between the outlet port (3) and the outlet port (6).
    [0053] Drawing B is a sectional view of another of the embodiments of the invention, where the direction of entry and exit of sound can be seen in the arrows. In this embodiment it can be seen how the outlet channel (20) is divided between the outlet orifice (3) and the outlet orifice (6), incorporating a chamber (4) and a cover (12) to regulate the amount of incoming sound.
    [0055] Drawing C is a sectional view of another of the embodiments of the invention where the direction of entry and exit of sound can be seen in the arrows. In this embodiment, it can be seen that the device works with a single chamber (16) where sound enters through the entrance (2) and the entrance (5) and then leaves towards the ear through a single exit conduit (20).
    [0057] FIGURE 2 shows a perspective view of one of the embodiments of the apparatus, without the conduit (7) and the fixing element (9).
    [0059] FIGURE 3 shows a perspective view of one of the embodiments of the apparatus, with the conduit (7) and the fixing element (9) connected.
    [0061] FIGURE 4 comprises drawings A and B, being:
    [0063] Drawing A is a perspective view of the apparatus of the invention with its assembled components.
    [0065] Drawing B is an exploded perspective view of the apparatus of the invention with its components uncoupled.
    [0067] FIGURE 5 comprises drawings A, B and C, being:
    [0069] The drawing A sectional view of one of the embodiments of the invention where the sense of entry and exit of sound can be appreciated. In this embodiment it can be seen how the outlet channel (20) is divided between the outlet port (3) and the outlet port (6).
    [0071] Drawing B a perspective view that helps to understand the sectional view of drawing A.
    [0072] Drawing C is a perspective view with a frontal approach where the outlet holes (3) and (6) can be seen from the front.
    [0074] FIGURE 6 comprises drawings A, B and C, being:
    [0076] The drawing A sectional view of another of the embodiments of the invention, where the sense of entry and exit of sound can be appreciated. In this embodiment it can be seen how the outlet channel (20) is divided between the outlet orifice (3) and the outlet orifice (6), incorporating a chamber (4) and a cover (12) to regulate the amount of incoming sound.
    [0078] Drawing B a perspective view that helps to understand the sectional view of drawing A
    [0080] Drawing C is a perspective view with a frontal approach where the outlet holes (3) and (6) can be seen from the front.
    [0082] FIGURE 7 comprises drawings A, B and C, being:
    [0084] The drawing A sectional view of another of the embodiments of the invention where the sense of entry and exit of sound can be appreciated. In this embodiment, it can be seen that the device works with a single chamber (16) where sound enters through the entrance (2) and the entrance (5) and then leaves towards the ear through a single exit conduit (20).
    [0086] Drawing B a perspective view that helps to understand the sectional view of drawing A.
    [0088] Drawing C is a perspective view with a frontal approach where the outlet holes (3) and (6) can be seen from the front.
    [0090] FIGURE 8 comprises drawings A, B and C, being:
    [0092] Drawing A is a rear view of the device of the invention, where it can be seen that the position of the cover (12) completely coincides with the opening (5), allowing all ambient sound to enter.
    [0093] Drawing B is a rear view of the device of the invention, where it can be seen that the position of the cover (12) partially coincides with the opening (5), allowing part of the ambient sound to enter.
    [0095] Drawing C is a rear view of the device of the invention, where it can be seen that the position of the cover (12) does not coincide with the opening (5), blocking the entry of ambient sound.
    [0097] FIGURE 9 shows a perspective view of the device showing by arrows where the sound of the voice of the person using the device enters and where it exits to the outside. It also shows how ambient sound enters from the back and where it exits to the outside.
    [0099] FIGURE 10 shows a perspective view of the apparatus of the invention, with all its components, where the sound capture element (8) coupled to the duct (7) can be seen.
    [0101] FIGURE 11 shows a perspective view of the device of the invention fitted in the ear of a user.
    [0103] FIGURE 12 shows another perspective view of the device of the invention fitted in the ear of a user.
    [0105] FIGURE 13 comprises drawings A and B, being:
    [0107] The drawing A perspective view with a frontal approach of the device, where you can see the camera (1) with its sound inlet hole (2) and its outlet hole (3) and the camera (4) with its corresponding sound outlet hole (6).
    [0109] Drawing B is a perspective view with a rear focus of the device, where the entrance (5) of ambient sound from the chamber (4) can be seen.
    [0111] LIST OF MAIN REFERENCES
    [0112] (1) Camera 1.
    [0113] (2) Sound input to channel 1.
    [0114] (3) Channel 1 sound output.
    [0115] (4) Camera 2.
    [0116] (5) Sound input to channel 2.
    [0117] (6) Channel 2 sound output.
    [0118] (7) Duct.
    [0119] (8) Sound pickup element.
    [0120] (9) Attachment element to the user's ear.
    [0121] (10) Rubber or silicone ear plug.
    [0122] (11) Sound inlet window on cover.
    [0123] (12) Cover.
    [0124] (13) Divider wall between channel 1 and channel 2.
    [0125] (16) Single chamber.
    [0126] (20) Outlet channel to the ear.
    [0127] (21) Wall of the outlet channel (20).
    [0128] (71) Sound inlet hole to the duct (7).
    [0130] BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION.
    [0132] In general terms, the present invention consists of a voice monitoring device based on the acoustic propagation of sound, that is, without using batteries or electronic components, which comprises an earphone-type device that is inserted into the user's ear and receives the sound emitted by their own vocal cords through a perimetrically closed conduit, contemplating in turn that said coupling of the earphone inserted in the ear canal does not completely block the reception of ambient sound.
    [0134] DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF LANVENCION.
    [0136] Referring now to the figures, it can be seen that the invention consists of a new personal voice monitoring device, which operates based on the acoustic redirection of sound waves, without batteries or electronic components. Said embodiment of the invention consists of at least at least one device that is attached to the ear canal of a user to supply it with the sound of his own voice without losing reception of the ambient sound.
    [0138] As can be seen in the illustrations in FIG 5 and FIG 4, the ear-type device consists of at least one camera that we will call camera (1), said camera supplies the auditory canal with the sound waves of the user's voice and has at least one sound entry hole (2) linked to a conduit (7) closed perimeter and which projects until it is located as close as possible to the exit of the user's mouth to capture their voice.
    [0140] Although the duct itself captures the sound waves of the voice without problems, a screen (8) can optionally be connected that expands the sound collection area, the closer the end (71) of the duct (7) is located to the mouth From the user, a greater quantity of sound waves will enter the interior of said conduit (7) to be transported inside it until they penetrate through the entrance (2) into the chamber (1).
    [0142] Once inside said chamber, the sound waves flow through the outlet channel (20) through the hole (3) directly into the user's external auditory canal. Said outlet orifice (3) occupies only a percentage of the total area of the outlet channel (20), leaving the remaining percentage for the entry of ambient sound from the outside through the orifice (6).
    [0144] In another embodiment of the invention (FIG 6) the hole (6) is the direct outlet to the ear canal of a second chamber (4) adjacent to the chamber (1) separated by the dividing wall (13), said chamber (4) It surrounds the orifice (6) perimeter and has a sound inlet opening (5) at its opposite end. Above said inlet opening (5) a cover (12) is operatively coupled with a window (11) that provides a free 360-degree rotation movement concentrically with the body of the device, the position of the cover (12) Depending on the total, partial or null coincidence of the window (11) with the opening (5), it will determine the degree of opening of said chamber (4) with respect to the outside (see FIG 8), thus achieving a regulation of the entrance external sound to the ear and also determining that based on the position of the lid (12) the sound of the voice is lower or higher.
    [0146] The chamber (4) with the lid (12) configured in total coincidence between the opening (5) and the window (11) allows the maximum possible ambient sound to enter the ear, the chamber (4) with the lid (12) configured in partial coincidence between the opening (5) and the window (11) allows external sound to partially enter the ear, the chamber (4) with the lid (12) configured so that there is no coincidence between the opening (5 ) and the window (11) totally blocks the entry of ambient sound into the ear and determines that the chamber (4) acts as a resonance box for the sound coming from the chamber (1).
    [0148] In another embodiment of the invention, the device consists of at least one chamber (16) to supply the auditory canal with sound waves from the user's voice and ambient sound. Said chamber (16) has at least one sound inlet hole (2) linked to a conduit (7) closed perimeter and which is projected until it is located as close as possible to the exit of the user's mouth to capture the sound of your voice, although the duct itself captures the sound waves of the voice without problems, a screen (8) can optionally be connected to expand the sound capture area. The closer the end (71) of the conduit (7) is located to the user's mouth, the greater amount of sound waves will enter the interior of said conduit (7) and will be transported within it until they penetrate through the entrance (2) inside the chamber (16).
    [0150] Said chamber in turn communicates with the outside to receive ambient sound through the opening (5). Above said inlet opening (5) a cover (12) is operatively coupled with a window (11) that provides a free 360-degree rotation movement concentrically with the body of the device, the position of the cover (12) Depending on the total, partial or null coincidence of the window (11) with the opening (5), it will determine the degree of opening of said chamber (4) with respect to the outside (see FIG 8), thus achieving a regulation of the entrance external sound to the ear and also determining that based on the position of the lid (12) the sound of the voice is lower or higher.
    [0152] The chamber (4) with the lid (12) configured in total coincidence between the opening (5) and the window (11) allows the maximum possible ambient sound to enter the ear, the chamber (4) with the lid (12) configured in partial coincidence between the opening (5) and the window (11) allows external sound to partially enter the ear, the chamber (4) with the lid (12) configured so that there is no coincidence between the opening (5) and the window (11 ) completely blocks ambient sound from entering the ear.
    [0153] In one of the embodiments of the invention, the apparatus obtains a holding point for the insertion of the device itself within the ear canal but at the same time contemplates a second anchoring point through the element (9) that surrounds the user's ear; Another second attachment point is an arc-shaped element that surrounds the upper part of the user's head; while a second additional attachment point is an arc-shaped element that surrounds the back of the user's head.
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    Claims (18)
    [1]
    1. - A voice monitoring device based on the acoustic propagation of sound, that is, without using batteries or electronic components, characterized in that it is intended to redirect part of the sound waves emitted by the vocal cords of an individual through of an external communication pathway between the mouth and the ear, comprising:
    at least one ear-type device configured to operatively couple to a person's external ear canal to transmit sound within their ear; and
    a conduit (7) perimeter closed and configured to capture, contain and conduct the acoustic propagation of the sound waves of the voice of said person into said device.
    [2]
    2. - Voice monitoring device according to claim 1, characterized in that the headphone-type device consists of at least one chamber (1) with at least one inlet hole (2) and at least one outlet hole ( 3).
    [3]
    3. - Voice monitoring device according to claim 1, characterized in that the headphone-type device consists of at least one camera (16) with at least 2 inlet holes (2 and 5) and at least one orifice of outlet (20) adapted to be positioned adjacent to a user's ear canal.
    [4]
    4. - Voice monitoring device according to claim 2, characterized in that the outlet hole (3) occupies only a portion of the total outlet surface of the channel (20), leaving the remaining percentage for the sound input environment from the outside through the hole (6).
    [5]
    5. - Voice monitoring device according to claim 4, characterized in that at least one chamber (4) perimeter surrounds the hole (6) where said chamber has an opening (5) for the entry of ambient sound from the outside.
    [6]
    6. - Voice monitoring device according to any of claims 2 to 5, characterized in that the conduit (7) is configured to be operatively coupled to the device that is inserted into the user's ear through at least one of its holes entry.
    [7]
    7. - Voice monitoring device according to any of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the conduit (7) captures sound waves from the vocal cords of an individual through the opening (71) positioned on the mouth of the user.
    [8]
    8. - Voice monitoring device according to claim 6, characterized in that the link between the duct (7) and the device inserted inside the user's ear determines a communication path that the sound waves use to move from their entrance to the conduit (7) until it exits through the channel (20) to open the user's ear canal.
    [9]
    9. - Voice monitoring device according to claim 7, characterized in that the variation of the distance between the user's mouth and the entrance opening (71) of the duct (7) determines a lower or greater reception of the sound of the voice in the user's ear.
    [10]
    10. - Voice monitoring device according to claim 7 or 9, characterized in that an element (8) is operatively coupled on the end (71) of the conduit (7) that expands the sound capture area.
    [11]
    11. - Voice monitoring device according to any of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that the conduit (7) is a semi-rigid conduit with moldable characteristics.
    [12]
    12. - Voice monitoring device according to any of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that the conduit (7) is a rigid conduit.
    [13]
    13. - Voice monitoring device according to any of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that the conduit (7) is a flexible conduit.
    [14]
    14. - Voice monitoring device according to any of claims 6 to 13 when dependent on claim 5, characterized in that the device has at least one cover (12) configured to seal the opening (5) for the entry of external sound to the camera (4).
    [15]
    15. - Voice monitoring device according to claim 14, characterized in that said cover (7) is configured to regulate the shutter level of the sound input (5) in
    based on your position.
    [16]
    16. - Voice monitoring device according to any of claims 1 to 15, characterized in that the device has at least one fixing element configured to
    be attached to the outer pinna of the wearer's ear.
    [17]
    17. - Voice monitoring device according to any of claims 1 to 16,
    characterized in that the device has at least one fixing element configured to
    attached to the top of the wearer's head.
    [18]
    18. - Voice monitoring device according to any of claims 1 to 17,
    characterized in that the device has at least one fixing element configured to
    attached to the back of the wearer's head.
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