Electrical audio signal processing systems and devices – Monitoring of sound
Reexamination Certificate
2011-07-19
2011-07-19
Chin, Vivian (Department: 2614)
Electrical audio signal processing systems and devices
Monitoring of sound
C340S540000, C340S573100, C073S646000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07983426
ABSTRACT:
A method for monitoring and reporting sound pressure level exposure for a user of a first communication device (104) is implemented in one embodiment when the device measures a sound pressure level (SPL) of the surrounding environment. The device stores at least the SPL measurement in a memory, producing an SPL exposure record, and displays a visual representation of the SPL exposure record on a display screen (212). In another embodiment, the SPL is measured by a second communication device (102) and combined with a known SPL for an output audio transducer (306) of the second device, producing a user sound exposure level. The user sound exposure level is transmitted to the first communication device. The user is notified when the user sound exposure level exceeds a predetermined threshold. A server (112) may also be used to track SPLs over time and recommend corrective action when exposure limits are exceeded.
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Hong Di-An
Jonnalagadda Krishna D.
Kale Kaustubh R.
Khawand Alif
Lacal Jose C.
Chin Vivian
Kurr Jason R
Motorola Mobility, Inc.
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