Abstract:
At least one exemplary embodiment is directed to an acoustic sensor that can be used to identify various fluids as well as concentrations of compounds dissolved in liquids.
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.
Abstract:
At least one exemplary embodiment is directed to a method of generating a Personalized Audio Content (PAC) comprising: selecting Audio Content (AC) to personalize; selecting an Earprint; and generating a PAC using the Earprint to modify the AC.
Abstract:
An expandable device (1100) can be configured to occlude an ear canal to isolate an ear canal volume from an ambient environment. The expandable device includes a support structure (1102). A membrane having a proximal end and a distal end is attached at each end around the support structure (1102) forming an expandable element (1104). The expandable element (1104) has an expanded state and an un-expanded state. The expandable element is adjacent to the support structure (1102) in the un-expanded state. The expandable element (1104) in the un-expanded state minimizes an insert profile of the expandable device (1102).
Abstract:
At least one exemplary embodiment is directed to an apparatus that includes a microfluidic channel and at least one energy absorbing element, where the energy absorbing element is configured to absorb at least a portion of an incident electromagnetic radiation. The absorption of the radiation by the energy absorbing element varies the temperature of a sample in the microfluidic channel.
Abstract:
At least one exemplary embodiment is directed to a method of auditory communication comprising: measuring a data set; identifying the type of data set; obtaining the auditory cue associated with the type of data set; and generating an auditory notification; and emitting the auditory notification.
Abstract:
An expandable device (1100) can be configured to occlude an ear canal to isolate an ear canal volume from an ambient environment. The expandable device includes a support structure (1102). A membrane having a proximal end and a distal end is attached at each end around the support structure (1102) forming an expandable element (1104). The expandable element (1104) has an expanded state and an un-expanded state. The expandable element is adjacent to the support structure (1102) in the un-expanded state. The expandable element (1104) in the un-expanded state minimizes an insert profile of the expandable device (1102).
Abstract:
Acoustic reflective devices are provided. An acoustic reflective device is configured to be inserted into an orifice. The device includes a stressing device that can vary a volume in response to a voltage difference across a portion of the stressing device. The stressing device is at least partially surrounded by a membrane.
Abstract:
At least one exemplary embodiment is directed to a device that uses a charged photoresist which is subsequently patterned by electric and/or magnetic fields and subsequently exposed and developed to provide an etchable pattern in a semiconductor substrate.
Abstract:
At least one exemplary embodiment is directed to an apparatus using quantum spin to manipulate particles having spin to create a force or current, comprising: a magnetic gradient production apparatus, where the magnetic gradient production apparatus is configured to generate a magnetic field gradient in at least two directions, a first direction and a second direction; and a control circuit, where the control circuit controls the magnetic field gradient, wherein the magnetic field gradient produces a first force on the particles separating the particles into a pro-gradient spin portion and an anti-gradient spin portion, where at least one of the spin portions is spatially confined in the first direction.