WO2013012312A2 - Wave modification method and system thereof - Google Patents

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WO2013012312A2
WO2013012312A2 PCT/MY2012/000206 MY2012000206W WO2013012312A2 WO 2013012312 A2 WO2013012312 A2 WO 2013012312A2 MY 2012000206 W MY2012000206 W MY 2012000206W WO 2013012312 A2 WO2013012312 A2 WO 2013012312A2
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  • the present invention relates to a method for interfering and modifying a target wave and bringing about a result of the modification in such a way that someone in contact with this result will be challenged to perceive or cognize it through the human sensory organs. More particular ⁇ a method of generating wave (the generated wave) which is manipulated to achieve a high number of amplification spikes (spike up and spike down) per second with/without varying the amplification of the generated wave between at least two values in high speed and propagating the manipulated wave to traverse the same spatial space in time as the target wave and thereby enabling the manipulated wave output to modify the target wave coming from a target wave source.
  • This invention grew from the field of sound cancellation where the most common intelligent method to reduce noise, vibrations and harshness including human voice is using a combination of wave superpositioning techniques (anti-phase approach), electronics and mechanical designs and constructs together with sound absorption and attenuation methods.
  • Superpositioning of waves causing destructive interference using anti-phase approach is the traditional and basic theory that enables the many approaches to the control of noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) in various applications.
  • This approach of antiphase to NVH control has limitations and many challenges such as, but not limited, to restrictive conditions posed primarily by equipment such as, but not limited to, time delay (which directly impacts phase difference), amplitude distortion, degree of frequency responsiveness, and others. All these challenges in total affect the faithful generation of anti-phase wave to perform the destructive interference.
  • Non-Linear response A sound transducer may not be able to respond to certain frequencies, meaning cannot faithfully reproduce a certain frequency without frequency distortion and change in amplitude.
  • Non-linear Voltage Gain Due to the peculiar characteristics in the material used in making the transducer, different frequency response requires different voltage requirement. Since it is usually the norm that there is only one voltage input for a sound transducer, inadequacies will arise when certain frequencies require a voltage gain out of the norm to offset a loss in amplitude because of insufficient voltage. Therefore, there is a need to provide a different approach to NVH control by circumventing the various limitations and challenges posed by the anti-phase approach as well as by equipment as mentioned above.
  • What is key in this invention is to employ a novel concept of generating a unique wave stream to control phenomena of wave in the sense of its physics and its characteristics.
  • This novel method and system will be expedient in controlling sound wave (as one form of wave) in a manner that the conditions posed by anti-phase approach and equipment inadequacies and imperfections can be overlooked.
  • This invention will control the wave phenomena (target wave) in the following areas, but not limited to:
  • the objectives of the invention are to:
  • a method of modifying a target wave comprising the steps of generating wave, manipulating the generated wave by achieving a high number of amplification spikes (12) (spike up and spike down) per second with/without varying the amplification of the generated wave between at least two values in high speed and propagating the manipulated wave to traverse the same spatial space in time as the target wave and thereby enabling the manipulated wave output to modify the target wave coming from a target wave source, wherein the result from the modification effect of the manipulated wave output on the target wave achieves the objectives of the invention.
  • It is still another object of the invention to provide a system for producing the manipulated wave to modify the target wave comprising a wave processor unit for generating wave, a wave manipulator unit functionally connected to the wave processor unit for manipulating the generated wave by achieving a high number of amplification spikes (12) (spike up and spike down) per second with/without varying the amplification of the manipulated wave output between at least two values in high speed, and a wave emitting device functionally connected to the wave manipulator unit for propagating the manipulated wave output to enable the achievement of desired objectives of the invention.
  • a wave processor unit for generating wave
  • a wave manipulator unit functionally connected to the wave processor unit for manipulating the generated wave by achieving a high number of amplification spikes (12) (spike up and spike down) per second with/without varying the amplification of the manipulated wave output between at least two values in high speed
  • a wave emitting device functionally connected to the wave manipulator unit for propagating the manipulated wave output to enable the achievement of desired objectives of
  • Figure 1 shows a flowchart of a method of modifying target wave of one embodiment of the present invention
  • Figure 2 shows a flowchart of a method of modifying target wave of another embodiment of the present invention
  • FIG. 3 shows a system for producing manipulated wave output of the present invention.
  • This system comprises the core controlling unit which contain the wave processor unit which generates waves and the wave manipulator unit which manipulates the generated waves from the wave processor unit of the present invention; optional wave detecting device which detect and/or capture target wave; wave emitting device which propagates the manipulated wave; and adaptive wave processor unit which advances the functions of the core controlling unit;
  • Figure 4 shows a wave manipulator unit of the core controlling unit for manipulating wave of the present invention
  • Figure 5 shows a wave manipulator unit of the core controlling unit with a means for variable setting for manipulating wave of the present invention
  • Figure 6 shows a wave manipulator unit with an adaptive wave processor unit for manipulating wave of the present invention
  • Figure 7a shows a target wave of the present invention
  • Figure 7b shows a manipulated wave output of one embodiment of the present invention
  • Figure 7c shows a modified target wave of one embodiment of the present invention.
  • the present invention relates to wave modification METHOD and SYSTEM thereof.
  • the invention shall be described according to the preferred embodiments of the present invention and by referring to the accompanying description and drawings.
  • the description to the preferred embodiments of the invention and to the drawings is merely to facilitate discussion of the present invention and it is envisioned that those skilled in the art may devise various modifications but these will not depart from the scope of the appended claims.
  • Wave A term used by science to characterize phenomena which has vector and scalar dimensions, and possess at least one parameter that characterizes a variation of a cyclical nature and which can travel through spatial space in time. Examples of wave include but not limited to sound wave, electromagnetic wave, heat wave and vibrational wave.
  • Target wave source The wave coming from a source, known or unknown, targeted to be controlled for various purposes, but not limited to, altering the parameters of noise and vibrations from a spinning turbine such that it does not become a nuisance; quieten a room by reducing the loudness (decibels, sound pressure) of traffic noise streaming into it; and to disrupt the conversational sounds propagating from a meeting room to make it unintelligible or inaudible to people outside of the meeting room: and reducing the heat emanating from heated appliances to ensure comfort and safety to the user.
  • Target wave The wave emanating from the target wave source which is identified to be interfered and modified as shown in Figure 7a.
  • Generated wave The wave generated by a wave processor unit.
  • Manipulated wave The generated wave manipulated by a wave manipulator unit.
  • Manipulated wave output The manipulated wave emitted by the wave emitting device as shown in Figure 7b.
  • Disruptive interference The manipulated wave output traversing the same spatial space in time as the target wave: interfering and modifying the target wave to bring about a result of the modification in such a way that someone in contact with this result will be challenged to perceive or cognize it through the human sensory organs.
  • Modified target wave The result of interference and modification between the manipulated wave output and the target wave as shown in Figure 7c.
  • Wave detecting device A system with methodologies to detect and capture target waves.
  • Core controlling unit A system making up of key components such as but not limited to: wave processor unit and wave manipulator unit.
  • Wave processor unit A system with methodologies of maintaining, limiting, expanding or selecting the frequencies in the wave.
  • Wave manipulator unit A system with methodologies of manipulating generated wave from the Wave Processor Unit to achieve a high number of amplification spikes (spike up and spike down) per second with/without varying the amplification of the manipulated wave output between at least two values in high speed.
  • Adaptive wave processor unit A system with methodologies to advance the functions of the core controlling unit to achieve the desired objectives of this invention.
  • Wave Emitting Device A system with methodologies to propagate the manipulated wave to traverse the same spatial space in time as the target wave and thereby interfering and modifying the target wave.
  • FIG. 15 there is shown a flowchart of a method to modify a target wave of the present invention.
  • wave is generated (20).
  • the generated, wave is then manipulated (30) in such a way as to achieve a high number of amplification spikes (12) (spike up and spike down) per second with/without varying the amplification of the generated wave between at least two values in high speed; such that human sensory organs will be challenged to respond to such variations.
  • the manipulated wave is propagated or emitted to enable the manipulated wave output to traverse the same spatial space in time as the target wave (40).
  • the manipulated wave output has at least one of the following characteristics of frequencies, in relation to the target wave:
  • generated wave can be produced without any detection of the target wave source as shown in Figure 1.
  • Another embodiment further comprises a prior step of detecting and capturing target wave coming from a target wave source before generating wave as shown in Figure 2.
  • the rationale for the embodiment in Figure 2 is to make sure that there is a target wave coming from a target source and to be detected and captured in order for waves to be generated and then to be manipulated (10).
  • the manipulated wave will have unique characteristics or attributes such as, but not limited to, high number of amplification spikes (12) (spike up and spike down) -to- wavelength ratio.
  • the frequencies in the detected and captured target wave will, for certain purposes and intents, remain similar or unchanged as this will ensure interference between manipulated wave output and the target wave. In other purposes and intents, some changes will be effected, such as, but not limited to expanding, reducing, and selecting the frequency range so that the manipulated wave output will have either a broader range, a narrower range, or a selected range in relation to the target wave.
  • a key part of this manipulation step is a high-speed switch (62) in Figures 4 to 6, to alternate the amplification variation in the generated wave, preferably within miniscule fractions of a second, to directly bring about a high number of amplification spikes (12) (spike up and spike down) in the manipulated wave.
  • the present invention has an option of built-in intelligent capabilities to adaptively advancing (70) the function of manipulating wave to achieve the result of the interference and modification of the target wave.
  • wave interference wave emanating from a source and traversing in a medium can be controlled by another stream of wave propagated by another source (manipulated wave output) and made to travel along the same traversal space, in what is called interference So therefore, the key effect (50) in Figure 1. of this invention, will be the modification of the target wave such that someone in contact with the target wave will be challenged to perceive the target wave in respect to at least one or more of these attributes such as but not limited to audibility, clarity, and intelligibility (50).
  • the manipulated wave output has at least one of the following characteristics, but not limited to:
  • 2.1 Preferably having increased intensity (higher amplitude) than that of the target wave.
  • 2.2 Having spikes in amplitudes at intervals in high speed in the order of high number of amplification spikes (12) (spike up and spike down) per second; and with or without having variable amplification in the amplitudes (between at least two values) of the generated wave; such that human sensory organs will be challenged to respond to such variations; and when made to traverse the same spatial space in time as the target wave (40).
  • the manipulated wave output will interfere and modify the target wave such that the human sense of hearing is challenged to respond to such interference and modification (50).
  • the manipulated sound wave is neither an ultrasonic sound wave nor made up of ultrasonic waves per se.
  • An ultrasonic sound wave is a sound wave generated at high frequencies using such materials as piezoelectric or magnetostrictive means, normally in the range of at least 20kHz. Whereas this manipulated wave output does not generate ultrasonic sound wave but causes spikes in amplitude at time intervals in the order of dimensions which challenges the human sense of hearing; due to the fact that the high number of amplification spikes (12) (spike up and spike down) -to-wavelength ratio is similar to the high amplitude-to- wavelength ratio of ultrasonic sound wave.
  • target wave introduced by a target wave source (analog or digital) is to be detected and may or may not be captured (52).
  • a target wave source analog or digital
  • the following characteristics will happen:
  • the wave generation step (20) will have either one or at least one . of the following characteristics: Wherein the generating wave step (20) will produce waves with frequencies similar to the captured target wave.
  • the generating wave step (20) will add selected wave frequencies (in relation to the target wave, not within the captured target wave frequency range) to the captured target wave thereby producing a broader range of frequencies which encompasses all the frequencies contained in the target wave.
  • the generating wave step (20) will produce selected frequencies in relation to the target wave to achieve the desired objective.
  • the wave generation step (20) will produce selected frequencies to achieve the desired objective.
  • the core controlling unit (200) comprises wave processor unit (54), for generating wave, and wave manipulator unit (56) for manipulating wave; and both of these units are functionally connected.
  • the wave processor unit (54) is also functionally connected to the wave detecting device (52) for detecting and/or capturing of target wave.
  • the wave manipulator unit (56) is also functionally connected to the wave emitting device (58) for propagating the manipulated wave output to interfere and modify the target wave.
  • This embodiment also further optionally comprises a reporting system (60) for logging the resultant effect of the interfered and modified target wave.
  • the wave processor unit (54) (in the core controlling unit) is functionally connected to the wave detection device (52) for detecting and/or capturing target wave coming from the target wave source (51).
  • the wave processor unit (54) may or may not receive waves from the wave detecting device (52) according to the following characteristics:
  • the wave detecting device detects and captures the target wave:
  • the wave processor unit (54) generates waves with frequencies similar to the captured target wave. b. The wave processor unit (54) generates waves which contain selected wave frequencies in relation to the target wave, (not within the captured target wave frequency range), to the captured target wave thereby producing a broader range of frequencies which encompasses all the frequencies contained in the target wave: c. The wave processor unit (54) generates waves which contain selected frequencies in relation to the target wave to achieve the desired objective.
  • the wave detection device (52) detects but does not capture the target wave:
  • the wave processor unit (54) produces selected frequencies to achieve the desired objective.
  • the wave detection device (52) neither detects nor capture the target wave:
  • the wave processor unit (54) produces selected frequencies to achieve the desired objective.
  • the wave manipulator unit (56) performs a high number of amplification spikes (12) (spike up and spike down) per second with/without varying the amplification of the manipulated wave output between at least two values in high speed, with the following attributes:
  • a) vary the amplification spike of the manipulated wave between at least two values in high speed, say x number of times, where x can be designated according to the specific purposes of its application; b) vary the amplification spike of the manipulated wave using one value (spike in amplification) alternating with an un-manipulated value (un- spiked in amplification) in high speed, say x number of times, where x can be designated according to the specific purposes of its application;
  • the wave manipulator unit (56) is functionally connected to wave emitting device (58) for propagating the manipulated wave to traverse the same spatial space in time as the target wave and thereby enabling the manipulated wave output to interfere and modify the target wave coming from a target wave source, wherein the result from the modification effect of the manipulated wave output on the target wave achieves the objectives of the invention.
  • the core controlling unit is also functionally connected to reporting system (60) for logging the resultant effect of the modified target wave for specific purposes which can be designed according to the application.
  • the manipulated wave output will interfere and modify the target wave such that human sensory organs will be challenged to respond to such variations; and when made to traverse the same spatial space in time as the target wave, the manipulated wave output will modify the target wave such that the human sense of hearing is challenged to respond to such modification.
  • the wave manipulator unit (56) comprises a high speed switch (62) connected to at least two amplifiers (64, 66), wherein the high speed switch (62) moves the generated wave to either of the two amplifiers (64, 66) alternatively to peform the following, but not limited to:
  • Values x and y may preferably be singularly or dually higher than the amplitude of the target wave source (51).
  • This invention in the context of sound as one type of wave, will be preferred as a means to provide an expedient alternative to the various approaches in sound cancellation and manipulation which uses techniques such as anti-phase, sound- masking, sound-proofing, etc. Therefore, this invention can be applied to areas where currently efforts are being made to cancel or manipulate sounds such as: 1 ) Consumers
  • ICT devices PDAs, smartphones, cellular phones, iPads, etc
  • the present invention comprises a method and system which employs some expert means to interfere and modify voice and speech sounds such ; that ; certain parties can be effectively excluded from auditory detection and or any form of intervention w ith intention of possessing, capturing, recording, and/or imprinting the said voice and speech sounds for whatever purpose, legitimate or illegitimate.
  • Such a method and system which provide exclusivity to voice and speech sounds by creating a 'private voice and speech space' bring manifold benefits including, but not limited to preventing unauthorised sharing of voice and speech sounds (for example in situations where leakage of voice and speech sound is of high concern, e.g.

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The present invention discloses a method (100) and a system (300) to interfere and modify a target wave and bringing about a result of the modification in such a way that someone in contact with this result will be challenged to perceive or cognize it through the human sensory organs. The invention contains wave detecting device (52) (optional) for detecting and/or capturing target wave coming from a target wave source; core controlling unit (200) which comprises wave processor unit (54) for generating wave (20) for maintaining, limiting, expanding or selecting the frequencies in the wave; and wave manipulator unit (56) for manipulating the generated wave by achieving a high number of spikes (12) (spike up and spike down) per second with/without varying the amplification of the manipulated wave between at least two values in high speed, bringing about a high number of.amplification spikes -to- wavelength ratio (30); and wave emitting device (58) for propagating the manipulated wave (40) to traverse the same spatial space in time as the target wave, the manipulated wave output interferes and modifies the target wave and bringing about a modified wave in such a way that someone in contact with this resultant effect of the modified wave will be challenged to perceive the modified wave through the human sensory organs.

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WAVE MODIFICATION METHOD AND SYSTEM THEREOF
FIELD OF INVENTION The present invention relates to a method for interfering and modifying a target wave and bringing about a result of the modification in such a way that someone in contact with this result will be challenged to perceive or cognize it through the human sensory organs. More particular^ a method of generating wave (the generated wave) which is manipulated to achieve a high number of amplification spikes (spike up and spike down) per second with/without varying the amplification of the generated wave between at least two values in high speed and propagating the manipulated wave to traverse the same spatial space in time as the target wave and thereby enabling the manipulated wave output to modify the target wave coming from a target wave source.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
This invention grew from the field of sound cancellation where the most common intelligent method to reduce noise, vibrations and harshness including human voice is using a combination of wave superpositioning techniques (anti-phase approach), electronics and mechanical designs and constructs together with sound absorption and attenuation methods.
Superpositioning of waves causing destructive interference using anti-phase approach is the traditional and basic theory that enables the many approaches to the control of noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) in various applications. This approach of antiphase to NVH control has limitations and many challenges such as, but not limited, to restrictive conditions posed primarily by equipment such as, but not limited to, time delay (which directly impacts phase difference), amplitude distortion, degree of frequency responsiveness, and others. All these challenges in total affect the faithful generation of anti-phase wave to perform the destructive interference.
In-depth characterizations and simulations have been made on the anti-phase approach to effective sound cancellation (especially the non-repetitive type) as well as human voice and found that there are serious drawbacks posed by electronics and mechanical constructs which are often used in sound cancellation, but not limited to:
1) Sound transducer (sound detection and capture)
2) Sound transducer (sound emission)
Current sound transducing devices face three key issues in:
1.1 Non-Linear response: A sound transducer may not be able to respond to certain frequencies, meaning cannot faithfully reproduce a certain frequency without frequency distortion and change in amplitude.
Yet, even if a sound transducer can provide good response to certain frequencies, it is usually within a certain narrow range, and this becomes a serious liability when we talk about human voice cancellation. The human voice is commonly ranged between 80Hz to 8kHz, and in normal conversation from 100Hz to 4kHz.
1.2 Time delay. Practically all sound transducers will suffer a certain delay converting electrical signal energy (input) into kinetic energy in the generation of sound (output). This is due to the fact that materials used in transducer manufacturing require some time to convert electrical signals to kinetic energetic movements, for example the diaphragm in generating airborne sound require micro-seconds of time to vibrate optimally, the electro-magnets require micro-seconds of time to function optimally. All these diverse time delays coming from various parts of the transducer add up to a ceztain amount of total time delay, and it could vary between the region of 2-digit to 3-digit micro-seconds. Time delay will translate into phase difference and thus is a crucial factor which impacts the quality of sound cancellation. The lower the time delay the better it is for the anti-phase approach to sound cancellation.
1.3 Non-linear Voltage Gain. Due to the peculiar characteristics in the material used in making the transducer, different frequency response requires different voltage requirement. Since it is usually the norm that there is only one voltage input for a sound transducer, inadequacies will arise when certain frequencies require a voltage gain out of the norm to offset a loss in amplitude because of insufficient voltage. Therefore, there is a need to provide a different approach to NVH control by circumventing the various limitations and challenges posed by the anti-phase approach as well as by equipment as mentioned above.
What is key in this invention is to employ a novel concept of generating a unique wave stream to control phenomena of wave in the sense of its physics and its characteristics. This novel method and system will be expedient in controlling sound wave (as one form of wave) in a manner that the conditions posed by anti-phase approach and equipment inadequacies and imperfections can be overlooked.
This invention will control the wave phenomena (target wave) in the following areas, but not limited to:
1. Modify those characteristics of the target wave which are detectable by a human hearing sensory organ, such as but not limited to loudness, harshness, and intelligibility.
2. Modify those characteristics of the target wave which is detectable by human bodily touch such as but not limited to vibration and heat.
3. Modify those characteristics of the target wave which is detectable by human visual sensory organ, such as but not limited to brightness and clarity. SUMMARY OF INVENTION
Accordingly, the objectives of the invention are to:
generate wave in respect or irrespective of the target wave; manipulate the generated wave to achieve a high number of amplification spikes per second with/without varying the amplification of the spikes; and propagate the manipulated wave output to traverse the same spatial space in time as the target wave and thereby effecting the following: a) Disruptive interference to the target wave; b) Modifying the target wave and bringing about a result of the modification in such a way that someone in contact with this result will be challenged to perceive or cognize it through the human sensory organs.
To fulfill the aforementioned objectives, a method of modifying a target wave comprising the steps of generating wave, manipulating the generated wave by achieving a high number of amplification spikes (12) (spike up and spike down) per second with/without varying the amplification of the generated wave between at least two values in high speed and propagating the manipulated wave to traverse the same spatial space in time as the target wave and thereby enabling the manipulated wave output to modify the target wave coming from a target wave source, wherein the result from the modification effect of the manipulated wave output on the target wave achieves the objectives of the invention.
It is another object of the invention to detect the target wave coming from a target wave source prior to the step of generating wave, with an option to capture or not to capture the target wave. It is another object of the invention to detect and capture the target wave prior to generating wave to have similar frequencies with the target wave.
It is another object of the invention to detect and capture the target wave prior to generating wave to have a broader range of frequencies which encompasses all the frequencies contained in the target wave.
It is another object of the invention to detect capture the target wave prior to generating wave to have selected frequencies in relation to the target wave to achieve the desired objectives.
It is still another object of the invention to provide a system for producing the manipulated wave to modify the target wave comprising a wave processor unit for generating wave, a wave manipulator unit functionally connected to the wave processor unit for manipulating the generated wave by achieving a high number of amplification spikes (12) (spike up and spike down) per second with/without varying the amplification of the manipulated wave output between at least two values in high speed, and a wave emitting device functionally connected to the wave manipulator unit for propagating the manipulated wave output to enable the achievement of desired objectives of the invention.
The present preferred embodiments of the invention consists of novel features and a combination of parts hereinafter fully described and illustrated in the accompanying drawings and particularly pointed out in the appended claims; it being understood that various changes in the details may be effected by those skilled in the arts but this does not effectually make the one skilled in the arts to be in possession of details which depart from the scope of the invention or sacrificing any of the advantages of the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
These and other features, aspects and advantages of the present invention will be more fully understood when considered with respect to the following detailed descriptions, appended claims and accompanying drawings wherein:
Figure 1 shows a flowchart of a method of modifying target wave of one embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 shows a flowchart of a method of modifying target wave of another embodiment of the present invention;
Figure 3 shows a system for producing manipulated wave output of the present invention. This system comprises the core controlling unit which contain the wave processor unit which generates waves and the wave manipulator unit which manipulates the generated waves from the wave processor unit of the present invention; optional wave detecting device which detect and/or capture target wave; wave emitting device which propagates the manipulated wave; and adaptive wave processor unit which advances the functions of the core controlling unit;
Figure 4 shows a wave manipulator unit of the core controlling unit for manipulating wave of the present invention;
Figure 5 shows a wave manipulator unit of the core controlling unit with a means for variable setting for manipulating wave of the present invention;
Figure 6 shows a wave manipulator unit with an adaptive wave processor unit for manipulating wave of the present invention; Figure 7a shows a target wave of the present invention; Figure 7b shows a manipulated wave output of one embodiment of the present invention; and
Figure 7c shows a modified target wave of one embodiment of the present invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to wave modification METHOD and SYSTEM thereof. Hereinafter, the invention shall be described according to the preferred embodiments of the present invention and by referring to the accompanying description and drawings. However, it is to be understood that by limiting the description to the preferred embodiments of the invention and to the drawings is merely to facilitate discussion of the present invention and it is envisioned that those skilled in the art may devise various modifications but these will not depart from the scope of the appended claims.
Before undertaking the DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION, it may be advantageous to set forth definitions of certain words or phrases used throughout this patent document:
1) Wave: A term used by science to characterize phenomena which has vector and scalar dimensions, and possess at least one parameter that characterizes a variation of a cyclical nature and which can travel through spatial space in time. Examples of wave include but not limited to sound wave, electromagnetic wave, heat wave and vibrational wave.
2) Target wave source: The wave coming from a source, known or unknown, targeted to be controlled for various purposes, but not limited to, altering the parameters of noise and vibrations from a spinning turbine such that it does not become a nuisance; quieten a room by reducing the loudness (decibels, sound pressure) of traffic noise streaming into it; and to disrupt the conversational sounds propagating from a meeting room to make it unintelligible or inaudible to people outside of the meeting room: and reducing the heat emanating from heated appliances to ensure comfort and safety to the user. ) Target wave: The wave emanating from the target wave source which is identified to be interfered and modified as shown in Figure 7a. ) Generated wave: The wave generated by a wave processor unit. ) Manipulated wave: The generated wave manipulated by a wave manipulator unit. ) Manipulated wave output: The manipulated wave emitted by the wave emitting device as shown in Figure 7b. ) Disruptive interference: The manipulated wave output traversing the same spatial space in time as the target wave: interfering and modifying the target wave to bring about a result of the modification in such a way that someone in contact with this result will be challenged to perceive or cognize it through the human sensory organs. ) Modified target wave: The result of interference and modification between the manipulated wave output and the target wave as shown in Figure 7c. ) Wave detecting device: A system with methodologies to detect and capture target waves. Core controlling unit: A system making up of key components such as but not limited to: wave processor unit and wave manipulator unit.
Wave processor unit. A system with methodologies of maintaining, limiting, expanding or selecting the frequencies in the wave.
Wave manipulator unit. A system with methodologies of manipulating generated wave from the Wave Processor Unit to achieve a high number of amplification spikes (spike up and spike down) per second with/without varying the amplification of the manipulated wave output between at least two values in high speed.
Adaptive wave processor unit: A system with methodologies to advance the functions of the core controlling unit to achieve the desired objectives of this invention.
14) Wave Emitting Device: A system with methodologies to propagate the manipulated wave to traverse the same spatial space in time as the target wave and thereby interfering and modifying the target wave.
15) Reporting System. A system with methodologies to log in the resultant effect of the modified target wave for specific purposes which can be designed according to the application. Referring to Figure 1 , there is shown a flowchart of a method to modify a target wave of the present invention. At first, wave is generated (20). The generated, wave is then manipulated (30) in such a way as to achieve a high number of amplification spikes (12) (spike up and spike down) per second with/without varying the amplification of the generated wave between at least two values in high speed; such that human sensory organs will be challenged to respond to such variations. The manipulated wave is propagated or emitted to enable the manipulated wave output to traverse the same spatial space in time as the target wave (40). The manipulated wave output has at least one of the following characteristics of frequencies, in relation to the target wave:
1. having similar frequencies with the target wave,
2. having a frequency range which is broader and encompassing all the frequencies in the target wave,
3. having selected frequencies to achieve the desired objectives. In one embodiment, generated wave can be produced without any detection of the target wave source as shown in Figure 1. Another embodiment further comprises a prior step of detecting and capturing target wave coming from a target wave source before generating wave as shown in Figure 2. The rationale for the embodiment in Figure 2 is to make sure that there is a target wave coming from a target source and to be detected and captured in order for waves to be generated and then to be manipulated (10). In both embodiments the manipulated wave will have unique characteristics or attributes such as, but not limited to, high number of amplification spikes (12) (spike up and spike down) -to- wavelength ratio. The frequencies in the detected and captured target wave will, for certain purposes and intents, remain similar or unchanged as this will ensure interference between manipulated wave output and the target wave. In other purposes and intents, some changes will be effected, such as, but not limited to expanding, reducing, and selecting the frequency range so that the manipulated wave output will have either a broader range, a narrower range, or a selected range in relation to the target wave.
A key part of this manipulation step is a high-speed switch (62) in Figures 4 to 6, to alternate the amplification variation in the generated wave, preferably within miniscule fractions of a second, to directly bring about a high number of amplification spikes (12) (spike up and spike down) in the manipulated wave. The present invention has an option of built-in intelligent capabilities to adaptively advancing (70) the function of manipulating wave to achieve the result of the interference and modification of the target wave. In wave interference, wave emanating from a source and traversing in a medium can be controlled by another stream of wave propagated by another source (manipulated wave output) and made to travel along the same traversal space, in what is called interference So therefore, the key effect (50) in Figure 1. of this invention, will be the modification of the target wave such that someone in contact with the target wave will be challenged to perceive the target wave in respect to at least one or more of these attributes such as but not limited to audibility, clarity, and intelligibility (50).
Due to the fact that wave of higher energy (high amplitude) has the ability to impact wave of a lower energy (lower amplitude), the manipulated wave output with high energy (high amplitude) will therefore impact the target wave to achieve the objectives of the invention.
The manipulated wave output has at least one of the following characteristics, but not limited to:
1) Frequency
1.1 Contain similar wave frequencies in relation to the target wave.
1.2 Contain a broader wave frequency range which encompasses all the frequencies in relation to the target wave.
1.3 Contain certain selected wave frequencies in relation to the target wave. 2) Amplitude
2.1 Preferably having increased intensity (higher amplitude) than that of the target wave. 2.2 Having spikes in amplitudes at intervals in high speed in the order of high number of amplification spikes (12) (spike up and spike down) per second; and with or without having variable amplification in the amplitudes (between at least two values) of the generated wave; such that human sensory organs will be challenged to respond to such variations; and when made to traverse the same spatial space in time as the target wave (40). the manipulated wave output will interfere and modify the target wave such that the human sense of hearing is challenged to respond to such interference and modification (50).
In the example of sound wave, the manipulated sound wave is neither an ultrasonic sound wave nor made up of ultrasonic waves per se. An ultrasonic sound wave is a sound wave generated at high frequencies using such materials as piezoelectric or magnetostrictive means, normally in the range of at least 20kHz. Whereas this manipulated wave output does not generate ultrasonic sound wave but causes spikes in amplitude at time intervals in the order of dimensions which challenges the human sense of hearing; due to the fact that the high number of amplification spikes (12) (spike up and spike down) -to-wavelength ratio is similar to the high amplitude-to- wavelength ratio of ultrasonic sound wave.
Referring to Figure 2, target wave introduced by a target wave source (analog or digital) is to be detected and may or may not be captured (52). Thus, in the generating wave step (20), the following characteristics will happen:
In the case where there is both target wave detection and target wave capturing, the wave generation step (20) will have either one or at least one . of the following characteristics: Wherein the generating wave step (20) will produce waves with frequencies similar to the captured target wave.
Wherein the generating wave step (20) will add selected wave frequencies (in relation to the target wave, not within the captured target wave frequency range) to the captured target wave thereby producing a broader range of frequencies which encompasses all the frequencies contained in the target wave.
Wherein the generating wave step (20) will produce selected frequencies in relation to the target wave to achieve the desired objective.
In the case where there is detection but no capture of target wave, the wave generation step (20) will produce selected frequencies to achieve the desired objective.
In the case where there is neither detection nor the capturing of the target wave the generating wave step (20) will produce selected frequencies to achieve the desired objective. Referring to Figure 3, a method (100) and system (300) for producing the manipulated wave output in one embodiment of the present invention is shown. The core controlling unit (200) comprises wave processor unit (54), for generating wave, and wave manipulator unit (56) for manipulating wave; and both of these units are functionally connected.
The wave processor unit (54) is also functionally connected to the wave detecting device (52) for detecting and/or capturing of target wave. The wave manipulator unit (56) is also functionally connected to the wave emitting device (58) for propagating the manipulated wave output to interfere and modify the target wave. This embodiment also further optionally comprises a reporting system (60) for logging the resultant effect of the interfered and modified target wave.
The wave processor unit (54) (in the core controlling unit) is functionally connected to the wave detection device (52) for detecting and/or capturing target wave coming from the target wave source (51). The wave processor unit (54) may or may not receive waves from the wave detecting device (52) according to the following characteristics:
1. Wherein the wave detecting device detects and captures the target wave:
a. The wave processor unit (54) generates waves with frequencies similar to the captured target wave. b. The wave processor unit (54) generates waves which contain selected wave frequencies in relation to the target wave, (not within the captured target wave frequency range), to the captured target wave thereby producing a broader range of frequencies which encompasses all the frequencies contained in the target wave: c. The wave processor unit (54) generates waves which contain selected frequencies in relation to the target wave to achieve the desired objective.
2. Wherein the wave detection device (52) detects but does not capture the target wave: The wave processor unit (54) produces selected frequencies to achieve the desired objective.
3. Wherein the wave detection device (52) neither detects nor capture the target wave: The wave processor unit (54) produces selected frequencies to achieve the desired objective. The wave manipulator unit (56) performs a high number of amplification spikes (12) (spike up and spike down) per second with/without varying the amplification of the manipulated wave output between at least two values in high speed, with the following attributes:
a) vary the amplification spike of the manipulated wave between at least two values in high speed, say x number of times, where x can be designated according to the specific purposes of its application; b) vary the amplification spike of the manipulated wave using one value (spike in amplification) alternating with an un-manipulated value (un- spiked in amplification) in high speed, say x number of times, where x can be designated according to the specific purposes of its application;
The wave manipulator unit (56) is functionally connected to wave emitting device (58) for propagating the manipulated wave to traverse the same spatial space in time as the target wave and thereby enabling the manipulated wave output to interfere and modify the target wave coming from a target wave source, wherein the result from the modification effect of the manipulated wave output on the target wave achieves the objectives of the invention.
The core controlling unit is also functionally connected to reporting system (60) for logging the resultant effect of the modified target wave for specific purposes which can be designed according to the application. The manipulated wave output will interfere and modify the target wave such that human sensory organs will be challenged to respond to such variations; and when made to traverse the same spatial space in time as the target wave, the manipulated wave output will modify the target wave such that the human sense of hearing is challenged to respond to such modification. Referring to Figure 4, there is shown the wave manipulator unit (56) comprises a high speed switch (62) connected to at least two amplifiers (64, 66), wherein the high speed switch (62) moves the generated wave to either of the two amplifiers (64, 66) alternatively to peform the following, but not limited to:
,
a. Vary the amplification gain of the generated wave between at least two values x and y, in high speed, b. Does not vary the amplification gain but in accordance with predefined amplification gain of values x and y.
Values x and y may preferably be singularly or dually higher than the amplitude of the target wave source (51). Referring to Figure 5, there is shown a wave manipulator unit (56) with amplification gain settings (68) for two separate amplifiers (64, 66) that the user can select from a pre-defined range accordingly based on user-perception and satisfaction of the resultant effect of the modified target wave. Referring to Figure 6, there is shown a wave manipulator unit (56) with an adaptive wave processor unit (70) so that the values for the respective amplification gains for the two separate amplifiers (64, 66) can be selected by the adaptive wave processor unit (70) based on pre-designed calculation topology after detection of resultant effect of the modified target wave. This invention, in the context of sound as one type of wave, will be preferred as a means to provide an expedient alternative to the various approaches in sound cancellation and manipulation which uses techniques such as anti-phase, sound- masking, sound-proofing, etc. Therefore, this invention can be applied to areas where currently efforts are being made to cancel or manipulate sounds such as: 1 ) Consumers
a. ICT devices (PDAs, smartphones, cellular phones, iPads, etc
b. Personal utility 2) Industrial '■ '.
a. Noise, Vibrational, Harshness (NVH) control :
b; Applications to privacy, confidentiality (wall partitions, fixtures and furnishings, etc) 3) Commercial
a. Space transportation
i. Automobiles
ii. Air- and sea-craft
Hi. Rail transport b. Space in habitats
i. Office workspaces (meeting rooms, workstations, cubicles.
ii. Homes '■;·. - ■■" .■;' .;
i iii. Public areas (libraries, cinemas, etc)
4) Defense, Security and Rescue
a. Military (critical mission operations, etc)
b. Police (walkie-talkies, handsets, cellular phones)
c. Rescue task forces
One of the key applications of this invention for consumers is in the area of personal; communication devices. The present invention comprises a method and system which employs some expert means to interfere and modify voice and speech sounds such ; that ; certain parties can be effectively excluded from auditory detection and or any form of intervention w ith intention of possessing, capturing, recording, and/or imprinting the said voice and speech sounds for whatever purpose, legitimate or illegitimate. Such a method and system which provide exclusivity to voice and speech sounds by creating a 'private voice and speech space' bring manifold benefits including, but not limited to preventing unauthorised sharing of voice and speech sounds (for example in situations where leakage of voice and speech sound is of high concern, e.g. in the defence sector, uniformed-units sector, espionage sector, and in wherever and whenever sharing of classified information is carried out); ensuring privacy to people engaged in voice and speech conversations (for example in spaces where people are not alone and among other people - in terrestrial Earth as well as extra-terrestrial space. In terrestrial Earth, for example, the said method and system put people at ease when engaging in voice and speech communications without being troubled by fear of being eavesdropped, embarrassed, ridiculed, or mocked); enabling the maintenance of and/or compliance to sound control level requirements (implicitly or explicitly expressed) for example in hospitals, museums, libraries, solemn events, strict protocol events, meetings, stage performances, and places of worship.
Although this disclosure has described and illustrated certain preferred embodiments of the invention, it is to be understood that the invention is not restricted to those particular embodiments. Rather, the invention include all embodiments which are functional or mechanical equivalence of the specific embodiments and features that have been described and illustrated.

Claims

1. A method for modifying a target wave (100) comprising:
generating a wave (20);
manipulating the generated wave to achieve a high number of amplification spikes (12) per second with/without varying the amplification of the manipulated wave between at least two values in high speed, bringing about a high number of amplification spikes -to-wavelength ratio (30); and
propagating the manipulated wave to enable the manipulated wave output to traverse the same spatial space in time as the target wave (40), such that the manipulated wave output interferes and modifies the target wave and bringing about an interfered and modified wave (50) in such a way that someone in contact with the modified wave will be challenged to perceive the modified wave through the human sensory organs.
2. A method (100) for modifying a target wave (100) according to claim 1, further comprising a step of detecting the target wave coming from a target wave source prior to the step of generating wave (10).
3. A method for modifying a target wave (100) according to claim 2, wherein the step of detecting the target wave further comprises capturing of the target wave to generate wave having similar frequencies with the target wave.
4. A method for modifying a target wave (100) according to claim 2, wherein the step of detecting the target wave further comprises capturing the target wave to generate wave having a broader range of frequencies which encompasses all the frequencies contained in the target wave.
5. A method for modifying a target wave (100) according to claim 2, wherein the step of detecting the target wave further comprises capturing of the target wave to generate wave containing selected frequencies in relation to the target wave.
6. A method for modifying a target wave (100) according to claim 1 or claim 2, further comprising a step of reporting (60) and logging the resultant effect of the modified target wave.
7. A method for modifying a target wave (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the target wave are sound wave, electromagnetic wave, heat wave or vibrational wave.
8. A method for modifying a target wave (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the manipulated wave output traverses the same spatial space in time as the target wave.
9. A system (300) for producing a manipulated wave output to modify a target wave comprising:
a core controlling unit (200) comprises:
a wave processor unit (54) for generating wave with various characteristic; and a wave manipulator unit (56) functionally connected to the wave proSessor unit (54) for manipulating the generated wave by achieving a high number of amplification spikes (12) per second with/without varying the amplification of the manipulated wave
output between two values in high speed, bringing about a high number of amplification spikes-to-wavelength ratio;
a wave emitting device (58) functionally connected to the wave manipulator unit (56), for propagating the manipulated wave to enable the manipulated wave output to traverse the same spatial space in time as the target wave, such that the manipulated wave output interferes and modifies the target wave and bringing about a modified wave (50) in such a way that someone in contact with the modified wave will be challenged to perceive the modified wave through the human sensory organs.
10. A system (300) according to claim 9, further comprises a wave detecting device (52) functionally connected to the wave processor unit (54) for detecting target wave coming from a target wave source.
11. A system (300) according to claim 10. wherein the wave processor unit (54) captures the target wave and generates wave (20) having similar frequencies with the target wave.
12. A system (300) according to claim 10, wherein the wave processor unit (52) captures the target wave to generate wave (20) containing a broader range of frequencies which encompasses all the frequencies contained in the target wave.
13. A system (300) according to claim 10, wherein the wave processor unit (52) captures the target wave to generate wave (20) containing selected frequencies in relation to the target wave.
14. A system (300) according to claim 9 or claim 10, wherein the wave manipulator unit (56) comprises a high speed switch (62) connected to at least two amplifiers (64, 66), wherein the high speed switch (62) moves the generated wave to either of the two amplifiers (64, 66) alternatively.
15. A system (300) according to claim 9 or claim 10, further comprising a reporting system (60) which logs in the resultant effect of the modified target wave.
16. A system (300) according to any one of claims 9 to 15, wherein the target wave are sound wave, electromagnetic wave, heat wave or vibrational wave.
17. A system (300) according to any one of claims 9 to 16, wherein the wave emitting device propagates the manipulated wave to traverse the same spatial space in time as the target wave.
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