Actuation of floor systems using mechanical and...

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2008-06-13

2011-12-13

Ensey, Brian (Department: 2614)

Electrical audio signal processing systems and devices

Electro-acoustic audio transducer

Driven diverse static structure

C381S396000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08077884

ABSTRACT:
Transducers and resonators are embedded in body support structures in contact with a user to for the purpose of conveying musical sound energy to a user's body at selected frequencies and in selected patterns. Body support structures comprise beds, pillows, chairs, and other structures typically used to support people. The sound may be audio tones and/or music. The transducers and resonators may be incorporated into a foam component or in a coil spring component of the body support structure. Latex-type foams and beds made with springs are candidate body support structures for receiving transducer's and resonators. Electro-active polymers are also used as transducers. Floor systems are activated by both mechanical transducers and electro-active polymers.

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