公开(公告)号：US20070129022A1

公开(公告)日：2007-06-07

申请号：US11292867

申请日：2005-12-02

Applicant: Marc Boillot ,  Philip Schentrup ,  Vincent Vigna ,  Ali Behboodian ,  Bradley Rainbolt

Inventor： Marc Boillot ,  Philip Schentrup ,  Vincent Vigna ,  Ali Behboodian ,  Bradley Rainbolt

IPC: H04B1/38

CPC classification number: G10L25/69

Abstract: A mobile communication device (100) includes a vocoder (104) for vocoding speech (500) received at the mobile communication device. The parameters output by the vocoder are used to generate a voicing quality metric (208). The voicing quality metric is used to provide feedback to the user of the mobile communication device by various feedback modalities including visual (114), audible (108), and tactile modalities (118) to indicate when the user should speak louder to overcome ambient noise. The voicing quality metric is also used by other communications equipment (304, 312) to decide if communication activity is needed.

Abstract translation: 移动通信设备（100）包括用于在移动通信设备处接收的用于声音语音（500）的声码器（104）。 由声码器输出的参数用于产生声音质量度量（208）。 发音质量度量用于通过包括视觉（114），可听（108）和触觉模式（118）的各种反馈模式向移动通信设备的用户提供反馈，以指示用户何时更大声地克服环境噪声 。 其他通信设备（304,312）还使用发声质量度量来决定是否需要通信活动。

公开(公告)号：US20070047708A1

公开(公告)日：2007-03-01

申请号：US11216283

申请日：2005-08-31

Applicant: Marc Boillot ,  Philip Schentrup ,  John Harris

Inventor： Marc Boillot ,  Philip Schentrup ,  John Harris

IPC: H04M15/06 ,  H04M1/56

CPC classification number: H04M1/6066 ,  H04M1/271 ,  H04M1/578 ,  H04M1/6505 ,  H04M3/42042 ,  H04M15/06 ,  H04M2250/02 ,  H04M2250/74

Abstract: A voice reply system (200) suitable for handling an incoming call. The voice reply system can include a reply handler (220) that, responsive to receiving the first spoken utterance from a user (250) speaking into a headset (110), audibly provides to the user a caller identifier sound token correlating to the incoming call. The voice reply system also can include a call handler (210) that, responsive to the reply handler receiving a second spoken utterance from the user, implements at least one routine that handles the incoming call. For example, the routine can automatically provide a predetermined reply to a caller (240). The reply handler also can include a voice recorder (226) that can append a voice note onto the predetermined reply to provide a combined reply to the caller.

Abstract translation: 适用于处理来电的语音应答系统（200）。 语音回复系统可以包括答复处理器（220），其响应于接收到来自用户（250）的说话到耳机（110）的第一语音话语，向用户可听地提供与来话相关的呼叫者标识符声音令牌 。 语音应答系统还可以包括呼叫处理器（210），该呼叫处理器响应于从用户接收到第二语音话语的响应处理器，实现处理来话呼叫的至少一个例程。 例如，例程可以自动向呼叫者提供预定的答复（240）。 回复处理器还可以包括语音记录器（226），其可以将语音笔记附加到预定的答复上以向呼叫者提供组合的回复。

公开(公告)号：US20070005351A1

公开(公告)日：2007-01-04

申请号：US11171608

申请日：2005-06-30

Applicant: Harsha Sathyendra ,  Ismail Uysal ,  John Harris ,  Marc Boillot

Inventor： Harsha Sathyendra ,  Ismail Uysal ,  John Harris ,  Marc Boillot

IPC: G10L19/12

CPC classification number: G10L21/038

Abstract: The invention concerns a method (400) and system (100) for bandwidth extension of voice for improving the quality of voice in a communication system. The method can include the steps of receiving (412) an unknown voice signal (105), identifying (414) the voice bandwidth (625) of the received unknown voice signal and establishing (418) a region of support (636) in view of the spectral content of the received voice signal. The method can further include the step of selecting (428) a combination of mapping databases (210, 212, 214) from a plurality of mapping databases. Each mapping database can be associated with a predetermined bandwidth extension range for extending the voice bandwidth.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及用于提高通信系统中的语音质量的语音的带宽扩展的方法（400）和系统（100）。 该方法可以包括以下步骤：接收（412）未知语音信号（105），识别（414）所接收的未知语音信号的语音带宽（625），并建立（418）支持区域（636） 接收的语音信号的频谱内容。 该方法还可以包括从多个映射数据库中选择（428）映射数据库（210,212,214）的组合的步骤。 每个映射数据库可以与用于扩展语音带宽的预定带宽扩展范围相关联。

公开(公告)号：US20060045281A1

公开(公告)日：2006-03-02

申请号：US10928670

申请日：2004-08-27

Applicant: Jose Korneluk ,  Marc Boillot ,  Jose Lacal ,  John Harris

Inventor： Jose Korneluk ,  Marc Boillot ,  Jose Lacal ,  John Harris

IPC: H04R29/00 ,  A61B5/00

CPC classification number: H04R5/04 ,  A61B5/121 ,  H04R2205/041

Abstract: A method (400, 600) and apparatus (500, 800) allow adjusting parameters associated with an audio signal output from a device. Tones are output according to a first interactive test profile presented on a user interface during a first test period. A first interaction forms a first adjustment profile with adjustment levels. The audio signal is output with parameters adjusted according to the first adjustment profile. The audio signal is output from the device in accordance with the first adjustment profile and a second interactive test profile. An interaction with the user interface forms a second adjustment profile having second adjustment levels and the audio signal is then adjusted in accordance with the second adjustment levels. The second interactive test profile includes a speech sample and an intelligibility parameter including a spectral tilt for the device and a formant sharpening profile.

Abstract translation: 方法（400,600）和装置（500,800）允许调整与从设备输出的音频信号相关联的参数。 根据在第一测试期间在用户界面上呈现的第一交互式测试简档来输出音调。 第一次交互形成具有调整级别的第一调整配置文件。 输出音频信号，其参数根据第一调整曲线进行调整。 音频信号根据第一调节轮廓和第二交互测试轮廓从装置输出。 与用户界面的交互形成具有第二调整级别的第二调整简档，然后根据第二调整级别调整音频信号。 第二交互测试简档包括语音样本和包括设备的频谱倾斜和共振峰锐化轮廓的可懂度参数。

公开(公告)号：US20060025990A1

公开(公告)日：2006-02-02

申请号：US10900736

申请日：2004-07-28

Applicant: Marc Boillot ,  Ali Behboodian ,  Pratik Desai

Inventor： Marc Boillot ,  Ali Behboodian ,  Pratik Desai

IPC: G10L11/04

CPC classification number: G10L19/09

Abstract: The invention concerns a method (300) and system (100) for improving voice quality of a vocoder (138, 158). The method includes the steps of monitoring (312) a pitch of a voice signal (400) at a transmitting unit (110); when the pitch of the voice signal reaches a predetermined threshold (840), shifting (326) the pitch of the voice signal to at least a portion of a predetermined range (810); transmitting (338) the pitch-shifted voice signal to a receiving unit (112); and at the receiving unit, reshifting (342) the pitch-shifted voice signal to a level that compensates the step of shifting the pitch of the voice signal at the transmitting unit.

公开(公告)号：US09757069B2

公开(公告)日：2017-09-12

申请号：US12352323

申请日：2009-01-12

Applicant: John Keady ,  Steven Goldstein ,  Gary Hoshizaki ,  Marc Boillot ,  John Usher

Inventor： John Keady ,  Steven Goldstein ,  Gary Hoshizaki ,  Marc Boillot ,  John Usher

IPC: H04R29/00 ,  A61B5/00 ,  A61B5/12 ,  G01H3/14

CPC classification number: A61B5/6817 ,  A61B5/121 ,  G01H3/14 ,  H04R29/00

Abstract: A method for using an earpiece (800) in a work environment is provided. The earpiece (800) attenuates sound from the work environment to the user's ear. The earpiece (800) includes an ear canal microphone (820) for measuring a sound pressure level in an ear canal of the user. Sound pressure levels are measured periodically while in the work environment. Each measured sound pressure levels is stored in memory (127) of the earpiece with time and location information. The sound pressure level information is downloaded to a database (1704) when the earpiece is removed from the user ear for recharging. The sound pressure level information is analyzed and any potential noise compliance issues in the work environment are identified.

公开(公告)号：US09452023B2

公开(公告)日：2016-09-27

申请号：US12982946

申请日：2010-12-31

Applicant: Marc Boillot ,  Jason McIntosh ,  Marc Stein

Inventor： Marc Boillot ,  Jason McIntosh ,  Marc Stein

IPC: A61B17/58 ,  A61B17/60 ,  A61F2/00 ,  A61B19/00 ,  A61B8/00

CPC classification number: A61B34/20 ,  A61B8/56 ,  A61B8/565 ,  A61B8/58 ,  A61B2034/2048 ,  A61B2034/2063

Abstract: At least one embodiment is directed toward one or more disposable devices suitable for use in a surgical field of an operating room. One device includes a sensor communicatively coupled to a wand to register points of interest on a first or second bone of a muscular-skeletal system and transmits location data related to the points of interest to the sensor to assess orthopedic alignment with the points of interest.

Abstract translation: 至少一个实施例涉及适合用于手术室的外科手术领域的一个或多个一次性装置。 一个设备包括传感器，其通信地耦合到魔杖，以在肌肉骨骼系统的第一或第二骨骼上登记兴趣点，并将与感兴趣点相关的位置数据传输到传感器，以评估与感兴趣点的整形外科对准。

公开(公告)号：US09191740B2

公开(公告)日：2015-11-17

申请号：US12245316

申请日：2008-10-03

Applicant: Jason McIntosh ,  Marc Boillot ,  John Usher ,  Steven Goldstein

Inventor： Jason McIntosh ,  Marc Boillot ,  John Usher ,  Steven Goldstein

IPC: A61F11/06 ,  H04R3/00 ,  H04R3/02 ,  H04M9/08

CPC classification number: H04M3/568 ,  H04M9/08 ,  H04R1/1016 ,  H04R3/005 ,  H04R3/02 ,  H04R2460/01 ,  H04R2460/05

Abstract: An earpiece (100) and acoustic management module for in-ear canal suppression control are provided. A method for suppressing signals for a conference call, a vehicle, and a general communication event is also provided. The earpiece can include an Ambient Sound Microphone (111) to capture ambient sound, an Ear Canal Receiver (125) to deliver audio content to an ear canal, an Ear Canal Microphone (123) configured to capture internal sound, and a processor (121). The processor can generate a voice activity level (622) and suppress an echo, spoken voice, and media content in the electronic internal signal, and mix an electronic ambient signal with an electronic internal signal in a ratio dependent on the voice activity level and a background noise level to produce a mixed signal (323) that is delivered to the ear canal (131).

Abstract translation: 提供耳塞（100）和用于耳道内抑制控制的声学管理模块。 还提供了一种用于抑制电话会议，车辆和一般通信事件的信号的方法。 听筒可以包括用于捕获环境声音的环境声音麦克风​​（111），用于向耳道传送音频内容的耳道接收器（125），被配置为捕获内部声音的耳道麦克风（123）和处理器（121 ）。 处理器可以产生语音活动级别（622）并且抑制电子内部信号中的回声，口语和媒体内容，并且以电子内部信号的方式将电子环境信号与取决于语音活动级别和 背景噪声水平以产生被传送到耳道（131）的混合信号（323）。

公开(公告)号：US20140095157A1

公开(公告)日：2014-04-03

申请号：US14095113

申请日：2013-12-03

Applicant: John Usher ,  Steve Goldstein ,  Marc Boillot

Inventor： John Usher ,  Steve Goldstein ,  Marc Boillot

IPC: G10L15/20

CPC classification number: H04R1/08 ,  G10L15/20 ,  G10L19/00 ,  G10L25/78 ,  H04R1/1041 ,  H04R3/005 ,  H04R25/50

Abstract: At least one exemplary embodiment is directed to a method and device for voice operated control with learning. The method can include measuring a first sound received from a first microphone, measuring a second sound received from a second microphone, detecting a spoken voice based on an analysis of measurements taken at the first and second microphone, learning from the analysis when the user is speaking and a speaking level in noisy environments, training a decision unit from the learning to be robust to a detection of the spoken voice in the noisy environments, mixing the first sound and the second sound to produce a mixed signal, and controlling the production of the mixed signal based on the learning of one or more aspects of the spoken voice and ambient sounds in the noisy environments.

Abstract translation: 至少一个示例性实施例涉及用于通过学习进行语音操作控制的方法和装置。 该方法可以包括测量从第一麦克风接收的第一声音，测量从第二麦克风接收的第二声音，基于在第一和第二麦克风处获取的测量结果的分析来检测口语声音，当用户为 在嘈杂的环境中讲话和讲话水平，从学习中培养决策单位，以在嘈杂的环境中检测到语音，将混合的第一声和第二声音混合起来，并产生混合信号 基于在嘈杂环境中学习口语和环境声音的一个或多个方面的混合信号。

公开(公告)号：US08638296B1

公开(公告)日：2014-01-28

申请号：US13111092

申请日：2011-05-19

Applicant: Jason McIntosh ,  Marc Boillot

Inventor： Jason McIntosh ,  Marc Boillot

IPC: G06F3/033

CPC classification number: G06F3/017 ,  G06F3/0346 ,  G06F3/038 ,  G06F3/0418 ,  G06F3/043

Abstract: A method of calibration and a calibration machine is provided for calibrating sensory controls of an ultrasonic navigation system. It can include an enclosure for containing a paired device group to minimize air flow therein, one or more holder mechanisms for rigidly mounting the paired devices at specific and adjustable orientations, and a rail system for holding the one or more holder mechanisms at specific locations within the enclosure. A computer communicatively coupled to the calibration machine can precisely adjust actuators for configuring the distances and orientations of the holding mechanisms and control a transmission and reception of the paired devices for calibrating the paired devices.

Abstract translation: 提供校准方法和校准机器，用于校准超声波导航系统的感官控制。 它可以包括用于容纳配对的装置组以使流过其中的气流最小化的外壳，一个或多个保持器机构，用于以特定和可调节的方向将成对的装置刚性地安装，以及用于将一个或多个保持器机构保持在特定位置内的轨道系统 外壳。 通信地耦合到校准机的计算机可以精确地调节致动器以配置保持机构的距离和取向，并且控制用于校准配对设备的成对设备的发送和接收。