JP3047147U - Acoustic detector - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [PROBLEMS] By making a receiving side for notifying a user of sound generation fixedly in contact with a part of the body, particularly a skin surface, it is possible to eliminate oversight and insensitivity and to obtain complete functionality, In addition, a sound detector is provided that can substantially eliminate the time lag from generation of sound to recognition by the user. SOLUTION: An acoustic sensor which receives a generated acoustic signal wave and notifies the reception by means of visual, vibration, voltage or the like, and has a structure in which the acoustic sensor is fixedly contacted with a part of a body. The above-mentioned acoustic sensor is of a wristwatch type, has a vibrator or an electrode on the back surface, has display means on the front surface, and has an acoustic signal wave through a terminal having a plurality of sensors for various sounds. Shall be received.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention]

[0001]

[Technical field to which the invention belongs]

 The present invention relates to an acoustic sensor, and more particularly to an acoustic sensor capable of notifying the generation of sound such as a telephone ringing sound, a door chime, and a sound of an alarm clock required for a living even when a hearing-impaired person takes off the hearing aid. .

[0002]

[Background of the invention]

 Generally, hearing-impaired people use hearing aids, but when they are indoors, they often remove the hearing aids because of discomfort, noise, and howling. In addition, the hearing aid can handle only a moderate degree of hearing loss at best, and in the moderate range, it becomes a custom-made product tailored to the personal ear hole and becomes very expensive, and often does not use a hearing aid . However, it is sufficient if there is someone other than yourself in the house, but if you are alone, you will not be able to respond to the ringing sound of the phone, door chimes, intercoms, alarm clocks, etc., and it will be very inconvenient. I will. Then, howling occurs when something comes close to the hearing aid or occurs in a small place such as a toilet. During sleep, contact with a pillow, a futon, etc. is added to the discomfort, and the use of the hearing aid becomes impossible. Furthermore, there is an obstacle due to dew condensation due to the temperature difference between the outside and the inside, which makes it impossible to use hearing aids in heavy rain.

[0003] In recent years, in view of the above points, a product that does not notify a hearing-impaired person of generation of a specific sound through vision or vibration even when a hearing aid is removed has been developed especially for welfare purposes.

However, since this product is activated by a rotating light or a pager-type vibration, it is sometimes overlooked or difficult to transmit reliably. Questions remain.

[0005]

[Purpose of the Invention] Accordingly, the present invention has been made by focusing on the above-mentioned conventional situations and problems. The problem is solved and the receiving side for notifying the user of the sound generation to the user is part of the body. In particular, by making fixed contact with the skin surface, oversight and insensitivity can be eliminated, complete functionality can be obtained, and in addition, the user can almost eliminate the time lag from generation to recognition of sound. It is intended to provide a sensor.

[0006]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

 In order to achieve this object, an acoustic sensor according to the present invention is a sound sensor that receives a generated acoustic signal wave and notifies the reception by means of visual, vibration, voltage, and the like. Characterized in that the acoustic sensor is of a wristwatch type, equipped with a vibrator or an electrode on the back surface, and provided with display means on the surface, It is characterized by receiving acoustic signal waves via a terminal equipped with multiple sensors for various sounds.

[0007]

[Action]

 With the above-described configuration, when a target sound is generated, the fact is transmitted to the user without fail, and the sound source can be confirmed instantaneously.

[0008]

[Embodiment of the invention]

 Next, a preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. 1 is a front view of an acoustic sensor embodying the present invention, FIG. 2 is a rear view, FIG. 3 is a block diagram, and FIG. 4 is a block diagram of a terminal.

In these figures, reference numeral 1 denotes an acoustic sensor main body embodying the present invention, and the acoustic sensor main body 1 is configured as a receiver in terms of a system. Further, the acoustic sensor body 1 in this embodiment is formed as a wristwatch type, and is fixed to a user's wrist.

The main body 1 of the acoustic sensor is provided with band antennas 3a and 3b at both ends of the mechanism section 2. Loop fasteners 4a and 4b which enable speedy and reliable attachment and detachment are provided on a part of the band antennas 3a and 3b. Provided. Note that the loop fasteners 4a and 4b are not limited to this, and can be replaced with other attaching / detaching means.

A digital character display 5 for holding a clock function is formed on the front side of the mechanism unit 2, and around the display unit 5, a display unit 6 of a sound source using, for example, an LED. , 6,... Are arranged in parallel.

[0012] Further, on the back surface, there is provided a battery accommodating portion 7 serving as a power source and a vibrator 8 for giving a notice of sound generation. This vibrator 8 may be replaced by a high-voltage electrode in some cases. .

The mechanism unit 2 incorporates a tuning circuit 9 for receiving signals transmitted from terminals to be described later with antennas 3a and 3b and tuning them, and a detection circuit 10 for detecting the signals. A signal is sent to the CPU 11. The CPU 11 activates one of the display means 6, 6,..., And at the same time, activates the vibrator 8 by driving the driver circuit 12 or generates a voltage at the high-voltage electrode.

Reference numeral 13 in the mechanism unit 2 denotes a mode change switch for selecting a required sound or for switching between indoor use and out use. Reference numeral 14 denotes a confirmation switch (OFF switch). Both are connected to the CPU 11.

FIG. 4 shows a terminal 15 which is assumed to be installed indoors. The terminal 15 is provided with various sensor groups 16 for catching only the target sound, an input circuit 17 for inputting a signal from the sensor group 16, a modulation circuit 18 for modulating the input signal, and a modulation circuit 18 for modulating the input signal. A transmitting circuit 19 for transmitting the transmitted signal is provided, and the signal is transmitted from the antenna 20 to the band antennas 3a and 3b of the acoustic sensor main body 1.

The acoustic sensor according to the present embodiment is configured as described above. The digital character display section 5 can also display the sound source in place of the time, or in place of the display means 6, 6,... Such as LEDs, or at the same time (mode switching switch 13). In the present embodiment, the wristwatch type is used. However, the present invention can be applied to a ring type, a bracelet, a necklace, and the like.

[0017]

[Effect of the invention]

 The acoustic sensor according to the present invention is configured and operates as described above. Therefore, when the target sound source is activated, the user can surely know the operation and can instantly confirm which sound source has been activated. In particular, it is extremely effective to implement the present invention not only in ordinary households but also in public facilities such as hotels, inns, public halls, department stores, and stations, and it is extremely effective for nursing homes and other nursing homes. If implemented, unexpected accidents can be prevented beforehand, and various kinds of communication can be made smoothly. In addition, in general homes, etc., when going to the garden, etc., there is a great merit of using by healthy people.

[Submission date] September 17, 1997

[Procedure amendment 1]

[Document name to be amended] Statement

[Correction target item name] 0016

[Correction method] Change

[Correction contents]

The acoustic sensor according to the present embodiment is configured as described above. The digital character display section 5 can also display the sound source in place of the time, or in place of the display means 6, 6,... Such as LEDs, or at the same time (mode switch 13). Although the watch type in this embodiment, In addition, ring type, bracelets, it is possible to apply carried on the type of necklace scan, etc.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view of an acoustic sensor embodying the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a rear view.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram of a terminal.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Acoustic sensor main body 2 Mechanical part 3a Band antenna 3b Band antenna 4a Loop fastener 4b Loop fastener 5 Display part 6 Display means 7 Battery accommodation part 8 Vibrator 9 Tuning circuit 10 Detection circuit 11 CPU 12 Driver circuit 13 Mode switch 14 Confirmation switch 15 Terminal 16 Sensor group 17 Input circuit 18 Modulation circuit 19 Transmission circuit 20 Antenna

Claims (3)

[Utility model registration claims] 1. An acoustic sensor for receiving a generated acoustic signal wave and notifying the reception by means of visual, vibration, voltage, or the like, wherein the acoustic sensor is in fixed contact with a part of a body. An acoustic sensor, comprising: 2. The acoustic sensor according to claim 1, wherein said acoustic sensor is of a wristwatch type, a vibrator or an electrode is provided on a back surface, and a display means is provided on a front surface. 3. The acoustic sensor according to claim 1, wherein an acoustic signal wave is received via a terminal having a plurality of sensors for various sounds.