Electrical audio signal processing systems and devices – Monitoring of sound
Reexamination Certificate
2007-02-20
2007-02-20
Pendleton, Brian T. (Department: 2615)
Electrical audio signal processing systems and devices
Monitoring of sound
C340S952000, C340S971000, C244S194000
Reexamination Certificate
active
09644752
ABSTRACT:
A method, system, and apparatus, for providing audio feedback regarding the operation of an aircraft. In one aspect, microphones are placed next to sound sources, which could be components of the aircraft. Audio inputs are received from the microphone and analyzed based on a psycho-acoustic model to provide settings, such as level, pan, and equalization, to an automatic mixer. The automatic mixer mixes the sounds based on the settings and provides audio output to the pilot of the aircraft. The pilot can then use the audio output to more effectively monitor the operations of the aircraft components, which might otherwise be difficult or impossible to hear.
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Honeywell International , Inc.
Ingrassia Fisher & Lorenz
Pendleton Brian T.
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