DE7418832U - Miniature electronic metronome - Google Patents

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Ing.Bruno ZaIc VUI 8265 Simbach / Inn, May 28th, 1974 (I.

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ELECTRONIC MINIATURE METRONOME A. Description

The "Electronic Miniature Metronome" is a small, battery-operated one Electronic device, which is a rhythmic, tact-shaped optical, acoustic or a haptic signal is generated (usually an acoustic signal).

It serves two main purposes:

a) Aids in the therapy of speech disorders, especially in Stuttering (but it can also be used by the stutterer himself without the presence of a therapist);

b) Aids for relaxation training, e.g. "Autogenic training" and similar.

A ll devices of this type currently on the market have one major disadvantage:

Clock generator and signal generator consist of two connected by a cable, separate units.

This creates considerable inconvenience for the user when he E.g. when putting down the jacket in whose pocket the clock is located, the signal generator must be unplugged beforehand.

Does the user also wear clothes without pockets (e.g. summer clothes), even bigger problems arise.

Another disadvantage of currently available, the special device, the so-called. HAPTOMETRONOMS Fa. Schienagel, Munich, is that the signal _s has to be added via the sense of touch. One hand of the user, in which he has to hold the signal transmitter, is blocked for other activities. Use in everyday life is therefore largely ruled out.

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Ing. Biruxxo ZaI * "VTDI Development and maintenance psyckeloglecber and physMegltdnr devices

In principle, one could tackle the disadvantages just mentioned by sticking them on of the device parts on the skin; however, this would add to the inconvenience.

After all, some mini tunnel tronemes that have been offered so far have the serious disadvantage that their clock frequency can not be adjusted. Such devices only fulfill their purpose to a very limited extent Way.

The invention now avoids all of the disadvantages just described in mainly due to the new spatial structure.

All parts of the metronome, i.e. battery power supply, electronic Generation of the clock frequency, electronic generation of the signal tone and making the sound audible, as well as all operating elements such as on / off switch, setting wheel for the clock frequency, volume control, etc. are located namely together in a standard rear ear housing, as you know it from hearing aids.

This allows the metronome to be worn all the time.

It does not interfere in any way, neither with handling nor with taking off clothes etc.

Since the volume and clock frequency can also be adjusted, it fulfills including the most important requirements mentioned by experts (behavior therapists, speech therapists, psychologists, psychiatrists and medical professionals).

The invention also has two unique properties: the duration of the signal tone, not just its frequency, and the height the signal tone (tone frequency) can be adjusted.

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Claims (1)

• t ·· ftf · I · · t ItII I I I J I I Ing.Bruno ZaIc Entwlddmi and FerHfiuni ptyohiloilielnr mi phyililogliBfetr Birlti I I I I I I 8265 Simbach / Inn. May 28, 1974 Bahnhofstrasse 9 P.O. Box 1306 B. Protection claims : Claim 1 Claim 2 electronic miniature metronome, characterized in that that all device components completely housed in a small back-ear housing, as we know it from hearing aids are. Electronic miniature metronome according to claim 1, characterized in that the electronics with special miniature components the hearing aid technology is carried out. Claim 3 Electronic miniature metronome according to claim 1, characterized in that the volume of the signal tone with one of externally accessible knurled wheel can be adjusted. Claim 4 Electronic miniature metronome according to claim In characterized in that the clock frequency (time interval of the successive Signals) can be set with an externally accessible knurled wheel can. Claim 5 Electronic miniature metronome according to claim 1, characterized in that the duration (length) of the signal (tones) with a externally accessible knurled wheel set can be. 7418832 10/24/74 • <«I I ItI , t Il I I 1 I I ■ ir> 'I Wet ,. Ing.Bruno ZaIc: Enlwlctding and manufacturing ptychelogLäir and pAyalologlscIiar flirltt Claim 6 Electronic miniature metronome according to claim 1, characterized in that the pitch (tone frequency) of the signal tone with an externally accessible knurled wheel can be adjusted. 7418832 10/24/74