WO2002084627A1 - Device for imparting sound to the unborn - Google Patents

Device for imparting sound to the unborn Download PDF

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WO2002084627A1
WO2002084627A1 PCT/ZA2001/000115 ZA0100115W WO02084627A1 WO 2002084627 A1 WO2002084627 A1 WO 2002084627A1 ZA 0100115 W ZA0100115 W ZA 0100115W WO 02084627 A1 WO02084627 A1 WO 02084627A1
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Merle Heather Vahey
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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
    • H04R5/00—Stereophonic arrangements
    • H04R5/02—Spatial or constructional arrangements of loudspeakers
    • H04R5/023—Spatial or constructional arrangements of loudspeakers in a chair, pillow

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  • This invention relates to the provision of sound to the womb for the stimulation of the brain of the unborn.
  • a device for imparting sound to the womb includes a belt adapted to the applied to the waist in the region of the womb, the belt including one or more loud speakers or other sound transmitting means, and the speakers or means being connectable to a source of sound.
  • a pair of small speakers is located in a padded portion of a belt which is adapted to fit around the waist of the mother, with the speakers pointing inwardly.
  • the speakers are connected with a CD, tape or other player, or the radio or other source of suitable sound.
  • the advantage of the present invention is that the music does not intrude upon others in the neighbourhood and the effect on the foetus is more accurately judged.
  • the foetus may become calmer with Mozart, Brahms and the other classical and romantic composers, whereas Prokofief, Stravinsky or Lizst may have an opposite effect.
  • Observations will show what sort of music or sound a particular foetus may respond to and it may be a possibility that the infant may be born with a healthy dislike of certain modem musical rubbish. It is also a possibility that the infant may be bom with a feeling for a particular language and may retain certain accents, pronunciations and other language features.
  • a belt in the drawing includes a padded zone 10 which includes a pair of loudspeakers indicated in broken line 12. These loud speakers are connected via leads 14 to any suitable source of sound.
  • the belt also includes a strap 16 with hooks and loops connections 18 so that it may be applied to the mother's waist as indicated above.

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Abstract

A device is provided which transmits sounds to the foetus in the womb. In particular the sounds are musical sounds from a CD, tape or other player in association with loudspeakers located in the padding of a belt which fits around the waist of the mother.

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DEVICE FOR IMPARTING SOUND TO THE UNBORN
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates to the provision of sound to the womb for the stimulation of the brain of the unborn.
BACKGROUND ART
It is becoming increasingly evident that music and other sounds which are audible to a foetus results in an important stimulus to the brain and many positive observations have been made.
It is an object of the present invention to provide a special device for ensuring the transmission of sound to the womb so that the brain of the foetus can be stimulated.
DISCLOSURE OF THE INVENTION
According to the invention a device for imparting sound to the womb includes a belt adapted to the applied to the waist in the region of the womb, the belt including one or more loud speakers or other sound transmitting means, and the speakers or means being connectable to a source of sound.
In a preferred form of the invention a pair of small speakers is located in a padded portion of a belt which is adapted to fit around the waist of the mother, with the speakers pointing inwardly. The speakers are connected with a CD, tape or other player, or the radio or other source of suitable sound.
Results to date seem to indicate that the foetus prefers classical music as this has a calming effect, noticeable by a decrease in the activity of the foetus immediately the music is present. The advantage of the present invention is that the music does not intrude upon others in the neighbourhood and the effect on the foetus is more accurately judged. Thus, the foetus may become calmer with Mozart, Brahms and the other classical and romantic composers, whereas Prokofief, Stravinsky or Lizst may have an opposite effect.
Observations will show what sort of music or sound a particular foetus may respond to and it may be a possibility that the infant may be born with a healthy dislike of certain modem musical rubbish. It is also a possibility that the infant may be bom with a feeling for a particular language and may retain certain accents, pronunciations and other language features.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
An embodiment of the invention is decried below with reference to the accompanying drawing which is an isometric view of a belt according to the invention.
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
In the drawing a belt includes a padded zone 10 which includes a pair of loudspeakers indicated in broken line 12. These loud speakers are connected via leads 14 to any suitable source of sound.
The belt also includes a strap 16 with hooks and loops connections 18 so that it may be applied to the mother's waist as indicated above.

Claims

1. A device for imparting sound to the womb characterised in that it includes a belt adapted to the applied to the waist in the region of the womb, the belt including one or more loud speakers or other sound transmitting means, and the speakers or means being connectable to a source of sound.
2. The device according to claim 1 characterised in that a pair of small speakers is located in a padded portion of a belt which is adapted to fit around the waist of the mother, with the speakers pointing inwardly.
3. The device according to claim 2 characterised in that the speakers are connected with a CD, tape or other player, or the radio or other source of suitable sound.
PCT/ZA2001/000115 2001-04-11 2001-08-14 Device for imparting sound to the unborn WO2002084627A1 (en)

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Citations (6)

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US4798539A (en) * 1987-03-26 1989-01-17 Verlyn Henry Prenatal learning device and method
US4934998A (en) * 1986-07-10 1990-06-19 Thomas Jr W Shannon Prenatal audio apparatus
US5109421A (en) * 1990-07-31 1992-04-28 Fox Douglas C Fetal speaker system and support belt for maternal wear
US5491756A (en) * 1993-11-04 1996-02-13 Francais; Caramia System for delivering sound to and monitoring effects on a fetus
US5699558A (en) * 1996-10-09 1997-12-23 Min; David Garment for audio stimulation of fetus
US6169814B1 (en) * 1998-08-27 2001-01-02 Marsha D. Johnson Fetal communication device

Patent Citations (6)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US4934998A (en) * 1986-07-10 1990-06-19 Thomas Jr W Shannon Prenatal audio apparatus
US4798539A (en) * 1987-03-26 1989-01-17 Verlyn Henry Prenatal learning device and method
US5109421A (en) * 1990-07-31 1992-04-28 Fox Douglas C Fetal speaker system and support belt for maternal wear
US5491756A (en) * 1993-11-04 1996-02-13 Francais; Caramia System for delivering sound to and monitoring effects on a fetus
US5699558A (en) * 1996-10-09 1997-12-23 Min; David Garment for audio stimulation of fetus
US6169814B1 (en) * 1998-08-27 2001-01-02 Marsha D. Johnson Fetal communication device

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