EP1925184A4 - A system and method for integrating transducers into body support structures - Google Patents

A system and method for integrating transducers into body support structures

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Publication number
EP1925184A4
EP1925184A4 EP06801218A EP06801218A EP1925184A4 EP 1925184 A4 EP1925184 A4 EP 1925184A4 EP 06801218 A EP06801218 A EP 06801218A EP 06801218 A EP06801218 A EP 06801218A EP 1925184 A4 EP1925184 A4 EP 1925184A4
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Prior art keywords
body support
support structures
transducers
integrating
integrating transducers
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Withdrawn
Application number
EP06801218A
Other languages
German (de)
French (fr)
Other versions
EP1925184A2 (en
Inventor
Richard Barry Oser
Suzannah Long
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So Sound Solutions LLC
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So Sound Solutions LLC
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Publication of EP1925184A2 publication Critical patent/EP1925184A2/en
Publication of EP1925184A4 publication Critical patent/EP1925184A4/en
Withdrawn legal-status Critical Current

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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04R—LOUDSPEAKERS, MICROPHONES, GRAMOPHONE PICK-UPS OR LIKE ACOUSTIC ELECTROMECHANICAL TRANSDUCERS; DEAF-AID SETS; PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEMS
    • H04R1/00—Details of transducers, loudspeakers or microphones
    • H04R1/02—Casings; Cabinets ; Supports therefor; Mountings therein
    • H04R1/028—Casings; Cabinets ; Supports therefor; Mountings therein associated with devices performing functions other than acoustics, e.g. electric candles
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47C—CHAIRS; SOFAS; BEDS
    • A47C21/00—Attachments for beds, e.g. sheet holders, bed-cover holders; Ventilating, cooling or heating means in connection with bedsteads or mattresses
    • A47C21/003—Lighting, radio, telephone or the like connected to the bedstead
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
    • A61H23/00—Percussion or vibration massage, e.g. using supersonic vibration; Suction-vibration massage; Massage with moving diaphragms
    • A61H23/02—Percussion or vibration massage, e.g. using supersonic vibration; Suction-vibration massage; Massage with moving diaphragms with electric or magnetic drive
    • A61H23/0218—Percussion or vibration massage, e.g. using supersonic vibration; Suction-vibration massage; Massage with moving diaphragms with electric or magnetic drive with alternating magnetic fields producing a translating or oscillating movement
    • A61H23/0236—Percussion or vibration massage, e.g. using supersonic vibration; Suction-vibration massage; Massage with moving diaphragms with electric or magnetic drive with alternating magnetic fields producing a translating or oscillating movement using sonic waves, e.g. using loudspeakers
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04R—LOUDSPEAKERS, MICROPHONES, GRAMOPHONE PICK-UPS OR LIKE ACOUSTIC ELECTROMECHANICAL TRANSDUCERS; DEAF-AID SETS; PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEMS
    • H04R3/00—Circuits for transducers, loudspeakers or microphones
    • H04R3/12—Circuits for transducers, loudspeakers or microphones for distributing signals to two or more loudspeakers
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04R—LOUDSPEAKERS, MICROPHONES, GRAMOPHONE PICK-UPS OR LIKE ACOUSTIC ELECTROMECHANICAL TRANSDUCERS; DEAF-AID SETS; PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEMS
    • H04R5/00—Stereophonic arrangements
    • H04R5/02—Spatial or constructional arrangements of loudspeakers
    • H04R5/023—Spatial or constructional arrangements of loudspeakers in a chair, pillow
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47G—HOUSEHOLD OR TABLE EQUIPMENT
    • A47G9/00—Bed-covers; Counterpanes; Travelling rugs; Sleeping rugs; Sleeping bags; Pillows
    • A47G2009/006—Bed-covers; Counterpanes; Travelling rugs; Sleeping rugs; Sleeping bags; Pillows comprising sound equipment

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  • Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Acoustics & Sound (AREA)
  • Signal Processing (AREA)
  • Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • General Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • Pain & Pain Management (AREA)
  • Epidemiology (AREA)
  • Otolaryngology (AREA)
  • Physical Education & Sports Medicine (AREA)
  • Rehabilitation Therapy (AREA)
  • Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
  • Animal Behavior & Ethology (AREA)
  • Public Health (AREA)
  • Veterinary Medicine (AREA)
  • Mattresses And Other Support Structures For Chairs And Beds (AREA)
  • Electrostatic, Electromagnetic, Magneto- Strictive, And Variable-Resistance Transducers (AREA)
  • Percussion Or Vibration Massage (AREA)
EP06801218A 2005-08-09 2006-08-09 A system and method for integrating transducers into body support structures Withdrawn EP1925184A4 (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

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US70671805P 2005-08-09 2005-08-09
PCT/US2006/031320 WO2007019580A2 (en) 2005-08-09 2006-08-09 A system and method for integrating transducers into body support structures

Publications (2)

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EP1925184A2 EP1925184A2 (en) 2008-05-28
EP1925184A4 true EP1925184A4 (en) 2009-11-25

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Country Status (4)

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AU (1) AU2006278234A1 (en)
CA (1) CA2621959A1 (en)
WO (1) WO2007019580A2 (en)

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US11185170B2 (en) * 2018-10-03 2021-11-30 Ppj, Llc Mattress with embedded transducers
GB2619748A (en) * 2022-06-15 2023-12-20 John Simmons Carl A vibroacoustic tactile device

Citations (3)

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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US5097821A (en) * 1987-01-02 1992-03-24 Eakin Byron C Somatic musical exposure system
GB2358316A (en) * 2000-01-15 2001-07-18 Jan Sebastian Gale Loudspeaker arrangement for an acoustic seat
US20050053252A1 (en) * 2003-03-10 2005-03-10 Cohen Daniel E. Sound and vibration transmission pad and system

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US6694035B1 (en) * 2001-07-05 2004-02-17 Martin Teicher System for conveying musical beat information to the hearing impaired
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Patent Citations (3)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US5097821A (en) * 1987-01-02 1992-03-24 Eakin Byron C Somatic musical exposure system
GB2358316A (en) * 2000-01-15 2001-07-18 Jan Sebastian Gale Loudspeaker arrangement for an acoustic seat
US20050053252A1 (en) * 2003-03-10 2005-03-10 Cohen Daniel E. Sound and vibration transmission pad and system

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CA2621959A1 (en) 2007-02-15
AU2006278234A1 (en) 2007-02-15
EP1925184A2 (en) 2008-05-28
WO2007019580A3 (en) 2007-11-08
WO2007019580A2 (en) 2007-02-15

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