WO2020046098A1 - Wireless, wearable system and device for recording, processing and playing back sounds in people with dystrophy of the respiratory system - Google Patents

Wireless, wearable system and device for recording, processing and playing back sounds in people with dystrophy of the respiratory system Download PDF

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WO2020046098A1
WO2020046098A1 PCT/MX2018/000079 MX2018000079W WO2020046098A1 WO 2020046098 A1 WO2020046098 A1 WO 2020046098A1 MX 2018000079 W MX2018000079 W MX 2018000079W WO 2020046098 A1 WO2020046098 A1 WO 2020046098A1
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Yoku SASHIDA MÉNDEZ
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
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  • the present invention is related to the medical industry in general, and in particular relates to the field of medical devices; speech recovery and / or communication devices. More specifically it refers to a system integrated by a device and / or non-invasive device of the type of throat vibration, with microphones and wireless communication with a mobile platform and an external server and / or cloud. Which allows you to return the ability of oral communication to your user, by creating a less robotic and more human voice, as in cases that occur in dystrophies of the respiratory system, such as, without being limited to, a laryngotomy, total excision or partial larynx usually caused by the presence of cancer.
  • the larynx is the second most frequent site of upper aero-digestive tract cancer after the oral cavity.
  • the most common laryngeal cancer is squamous cell carcinoma (95% of all cases). This is more frequent in men. between 60 and 70 years of age, the risk factors are poor diet, HPV infection, genetic syndromes "Faconni anemia" but above all the history of cigarette and / or alcohol consumption, whose combination has been shown to potentiate the risk of generating this type of cancer.
  • Another associated factor occurs in workers exposed to substances such as paints, metals, plastics, fuels, among others.
  • the treatment involves surgery, known in the middle as, laryngectomy.
  • This surgery can be total or partial, it depends on the amount of larynx removed by the state of progress of the cancer.
  • the larynx is an organ of phonation and responds to the needs of the voice by containing the upper and lower vocal cords, so that its total or partial extraction directly affects the quality and possibility of oral communication of the patient.
  • the invention of document D1 and our invention have the following differences which demonstrates novelty for its implementation as a whole:
  • the invention of document D1 could only be used in healthy users in their speech ability.
  • the possibility is to be used in patients or users with dystrophy in the respiratory system and / or who have had partial and / or total laryngectomies, due to the form of implementation, position and information acquisition.
  • the invention of document D1 consists of a piezoelectric sensor mounted on an adjustable sailboat belt; which captures the vibrations in the user's throat and then transmits them, conditions, processes, filters and converts sounds without interference and echoes to other devices as a hands-free.
  • our invention integrates at one end of the collar, placed on the user's neck, a transducer that oscillates by vibrating the structure of the oral cavity and throat, supplying the absence of the vocal cords, consequently, sounds are obtained that, by movement of the mouth and tongue it is articulated in words returning to the user the ability to speak. While at the other end of the collar is a microphone that allows amplifying the conversation.
  • the invention of document D1 facilitates communication using, as a technological method, filters to keep the user's voice amplified without interference and transmitting it to other devices hands-free. Unlike our invention, which returns the ability to communicate to the user, allowing him to choose between different types of voice located and processed in the cloud, accessing through the internet.
  • the invention of document D2 Integrates three devices that condition the operation between them separately to be considered partially hands-free. Unlike our invention, which uses a maximum of two devices in combination and thus does not condition the use of the hands in its implementation, which is one of the biggest problems of users who use the invention of document D2.
  • the invention of document D2 conditions the amplification of the user's voice towards a loudspeaker.
  • an external module and / or interface such as an app or mobile device to reproduce, amplify and / or control other functions and with them access to the possibilities of the cloud for voice processing more human
  • the invention of document D2 can only generate in the user an artificial voice typical of an electronic larynx. Unlike our invention, it offers the possibility of an organic or closer to human voice between different options, accessing processes, methods of execution in the cloud such as the use of artificial intelligence algorithms, "machine learning” or “deep learning. " In this way, our invention solves the main problem of the Invention of D2 which is a robotic voice.
  • document D3 could only be used in healthy users in their speech ability. Unlike our invention, it is used in patients or users with dystrophy in the respiratory system allowing a more human voice through the implementation of artificial intelligence.
  • the invention of document D3 consists of a microphone transducer unit, composed of two piezoelectric elements mounted on a headband; which captures the vibrations in the user's throat and then transmits them, conditions, processes, filters and converts sounds without interference and echoes to a hearing aid placed at the other end of the headband.
  • a transducer that oscillates by vibrating the structure of the oral cavity and throat supplying the absence of the vocal cords, consequently, sounds are obtained, which by movement of the mouth and tongue is articulated in words returning to the user the ability to speak.
  • the end of the collar is a microphone that allows amplifying the conversation and sends the information to a web platform or interface and connects to the cloud, generating a more human voice.
  • the objective of the invention is to improve prior technologies to produce sounds without interference.
  • the features proposed in the invention of document D2 seek to return the ability to communicate partially hands-free and artificially verbally to the user.
  • the objective is to produce sound without interference and transmit them to a hearing aid of a sound user in his speech ability.
  • none of them solves the problem of generating a human voice by implementing cloud technology and artificial intelligence.
  • the present invention has as its main objective to make available a wireless and wearable system and apparatus for recording, processing and reproduction of sounds in people with dystrophy in the respiratory system that allows to return the oral communication capacity to its user, by means of a voice less robotized in addition to adjusting the volume and frequency of the voice digitally.
  • Another object of the invention is to make available a novel and wearable wireless system and apparatus for recording, processing and reproduction of sounds in people with dystrophy in the respiratory system, which in addition said device is portable, light in weight less than (250 g), wearable and / or usable, below the average weights of esophageal or laryngeal speech devices such as electrolaringes and / or throat vibration type devices.
  • Another object of the invention is to make available a novel and wearable wireless system and apparatus for recording, processing and reproduction of sounds in people with dystrophy in the respiratory system, which also complements technologies of energy sources, signal acquisition, network connectivity local and external as cell phones, computers, servers.
  • Another objective of the invention is to make available a novel and wearable wireless system and apparatus for recording, processing and reproduction of sounds in people with dystrophy in the respiratory system, which also allows its user to implement it without using both hands, in a manner Ergonomic, with at least one speech intention detection system.
  • Another objective of the invention is to make available an innovative and wearable wireless system and apparatus for recording, processing and reproduction of sounds in people with dystrophy in the respiratory system, which also allows the information to be updated via the mobile platform and in conjunction with the server or cloud for improvements in the generation of a more human voice.
  • Another objective of the invention is to make available a novel and wearable wireless system and apparatus for recording, processing and reproduction of sounds in people with dystrophy in the respiratory system, which also allows to have a variety of voices applied through digital filters, where the User can customize their voice type, among different human options located in the cloud by accessing through the internet.
  • the system for recording, processing and producing sounds in people with dystrophy in the respiratory system in accordance with the present invention is made up of three interacting components that consist of a) a non-invasive wearable device of the throat vibration type (electrolaringe), with microphones and wireless communication, b) a mobile platform, and c) an external server / cloud.
  • Said non-invasive wearable device of the throat vibration type, with microphones and wireless communication has a sound source module; a signal acquisition module; a signal conditioning module; a logical processing and control module; an external power source; a wireless (connectivity) communication module with which said device connects to a local network and to the external server / cloud and interacting with the mobile platform.
  • Said sound energy source module consists of one or more of two multivibrator elements or oscillatory / vibratory transducers, which are placed directly on the patient's neck to create a sound energy source and are actuated by means of a pressure sensor and / or a button or switch and / or a muscle electrical activity detector.
  • the multivibrator elements are connected to an electronic power circuit for speed and intensity adjustment, which produces an adjustment in the tone and power of the sound energy source.
  • the electronic power circuit is connected directly to the signal processing and logic control module.
  • Said signal acquisition module consists of a plurality of microphones that define a network of microphones superimposed on the neck and close to the user's oral cavity which are directly connected to the signal conditioning module by means of metal cables. It is intended to capture the sound emitted by the sound source with the variations in energy, amplitude and frequency caused by the movement of the pharynx or throat. Said signals reach the signal conditioning module.
  • Said signal conditioning module is formed by an electronic circuit with a high impedance differential input; a preamp; a bandpass filter with the bandwidth adjusted according to the oscillation frequency of the multivibrator (high pass filter and low pass filter); finally an amplifier to obtain a signal limited in voltage and frequency and is fed from a power source.
  • This module connects directly to the logic control and processing module by means of metal tracks.
  • Said processing and logical control module allows obtaining information on the conditioned signal, processing and sending it, which is divided into four stages:
  • ADC stage conversion of the signal from the analog to digital conditioning stage and at the same time the internal and / or external memory information is stored.
  • Processing of the registered signal FIR and MR digital filtering (Finite Response Filters and Infinite Response Filters) are implemented to eliminate the parasitic frequencies produced by the multivibrator, then the information is packaged in blocks such as [a 11, a 12, ... to 1 n] of n-dimensions to be sent by the wireless communication module.
  • Connectivity control stage allows you to adjust the speed, and sending and receiving information of the device for setting device, algorithms, digital filters among others
  • the wireless communication module consists of a circuit, to mention, but not limited to a Bluetooth, wifi, in order to establish connection of the device with the mobile platform and transfer the information packets.
  • External power source it consists of an external power source such as a lithium battery with a voltage range of 1.8- 3.7 V which serves to power the different modules.
  • the mobile platform consists, but is not limited to a cell phone, Tablet and / or smartphones, with at least one type of wireless connection such as a Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and with speakers or sound reproduction systems where the device is processed and rebuilt.
  • temporal-spatial information processing techniques are implemented and selected as an example, but not limited to FFT, Wavelet Transform, etc. to achieve an effect of a digital equalizer
  • external / cloud servers are used where service calls are mainly used, subsequently the information is reproduced in the speakers or speakers of the mobile platform.
  • the platform connects to the server where updates are executed on the platform or filtered on the server.
  • the external server or cloud allows the interaction of the device and the platform with the external server for storage of information, optimization and adjustment of the algorithms of filtering and reconstruction of the voice. It is based on a computer system whose purpose is information storage, optimization and adjustment of the algorithms of filtering and reconstruction of the voice. Said server allows to store the pre-processed information and through optimization algorithms to seek to modify the FIR and IRR digital filters both in the device and in the mobile platform. Additionally, cloud services are used to improve the reproduction quality of the reconstruction of information.
  • Figure 1 illustrates the diagram of the wireless and wearable system and apparatus for recording, processing and reproduction of sounds in persons with dystrophy in the respiratory system, in accordance with the present invention.
  • Figure 2 illustrates a schematic diagram of the device and / or wearable non-invasive device of throat vibration type, with microphones and wireless communication, in accordance with the present invention.
  • Figure 3 illustrates the detailed schematic diagram of the wearable device and / or non-invasive vibration type device of throat, with microphones and wireless communication, in accordance with the present invention.
  • Figure 4 illustrates a conventional perspective of the non-invasive apparatus and set it for recording, processing and reproduction of sounds in people with dystrophy in the respiratory system, in accordance with the present invention.
  • Figure 5 shows a schematic representation with the device and / or non-invasive device and put it for recording, processing and reproduction of sounds in people with dystrophy in the respiratory system, placed on the neck of a user.
  • Figure 6 shows a conventional perspective of a multi vibrating element or oscillatory / vibratory transducer for the generation of the sound source, of the non-invasive apparatus and set for recording, processing and reproduction of sounds in people with dystrophy in the respiratory system.
  • Figure 6a illustrates a conventional perspective exploded of a mu Itivibrator or oscillatory / vibratory transducer element for the generation of the sound source, of the non-invasive apparatus and set for recording, processing and reproduction of sounds in people with dystrophy in the respiratory system .
  • Figure 6b illustrates an exploded side view of a multivibrator element or oscillatory / vibratory transducer for the generation of the sound source, non-invasive apparatus and set for recording, processing and reproduction of sounds in people with dystrophy in the respiratory system.
  • Figure 7 illustrates a block diagram of an embodiment of the method of identification and improvement of user speech, of the wireless system and apparatus and set for recording, processing and reproduction of sounds in persons with dystrophy in the respiratory system, in accordance with The present invention.
  • Figure 8 illustrates a schematic diagram of the method of operation of the apparatus for the identification and improvement of user speech, in accordance with the present invention.
  • Figure 9 illustrates a block diagram of the processing for the analysis of fluency and speech recognition of the wireless system and apparatus and set it for recording, processing and reproduction of sounds in persons with dystrophy in the respiratory system, in accordance with the present invention.
  • Figure 10 illustrates a schematic diagram of one of the processes implemented for the adjustment of audio and / or reproduction through the implementation of neural networks.
  • the system is comprised of three components defined by a wearable non-invasive device and / or apparatus (1) of the throat vibration type with microphones and wireless communication, a mobile platform (2) and a server / cloud (3).
  • the wearable non-invasive device and / or apparatus (1) of the throat vibration type, with microphones and wireless communication has a sound source module (1.1); a signal acquisition module (1.2); a signal conditioning module (1.3); a logical processing and control module (1.4); a wireless communication module (1.5) and an external power source (1.6) with which said device is connected to a local network (1.7) and to the external server / cloud (3) and interacting with the mobile platform (2).
  • the sound energy source module (1.1) consists of one or more of two multivibrator elements or oscillatory / vibratory transducers (1.1.1) which are placed directly on the patient's neck to create a sound energy source and are actuated by pressure sensor means and / or a button or switch and / or a muscle electrical activity detector (not shown).
  • the multivibrator elements or oscillatory / vibratory transducers (1.1.1) are connected to an electronic power circuit (1.1.2) for speed and intensity adjustment, which produces an adjustment in the tone and power of the sound energy source .
  • the electronic power circuit (1.1.2) is connected directly to the processing module and logical control (1.4).
  • Said signal acquisition module (1.2) consists of a plurality of microphones (1.2.1) that define a network of microphones superimposed on the neck (4) and close to the user's oral cavity for measuring the amplitude modulated wave which are connected directly to the signal conditioning module (1.3) by means of metal cables. It is intended to capture the sound emitted by the sound source with the variations in energy, amplitude and frequency caused by the movement of the pharynx or throat. Said signals reach the signal conditioning module (1.3).
  • Said plurality of microphones (1.2.1) may be subject to a flexible fabric and / or to a rigid support, which allows them to be placed in different positions for an increase in the pickup of sound waves (see figures 3 to 5).
  • Said signal conditioning module (1.3) is formed by an electronic circuit with a high impedance differential input (1.3.1); a preamp (1.3.2), a bandpass filter (1.3.3) with the bandwidth adjusted according to the oscillation frequency of the multivibrator between 80-1000 Hz and / or 1000-6000Hz (high pass filter (1.3. 3a) and low pass filter (1.3.3b)); finally an amplifier (1.3.4) to obtain a signal limited in voltage and frequency for each of the microphones and / or pressure sensors and / or activity sensors electrical muscle and is fed from the external power source (1.6).
  • This module connects directly to the logical control and processing module (1.4) by means of metal tracks on a flexible and / or rigid card.
  • Said processing and logical control module (1.4) allows to obtain information on the conditioned signal, process it and send it. What is divided into four stages:
  • ADC stage (1.4.1) conversion of the signal from the analog to digital filtering stage of the signal (bandpass filter (1.3.3) of the signal conditioning module (1.3) and at the same time the information is stored in the internal and / or external memory (1.5.1) of the wireless communication module (1.5).
  • FIR and MR type digital filters are implemented to eliminate the parasitic frequencies produced by oscillatory / vibratory multivibrators or transducers (1.1.1) , subsequently the information is packaged in blocks such as [a 11, a12. a1n] of n-dimensions to be sent by the wireless communication module (1.5).
  • Connectivity control stage (1.4.4) that allows adjusting the speed, and sending and receiving information of the device to adjust the device, algorithms, digital filters among others.
  • Said wireless communication module (1.5) consists of a circuit not limited to a Bluetooth, wifi, in order to establish connection of the device with the local network (1.7), the mobile platform (2) and with the server / cloud (3 ) to transfer information packets using TX / RX signals (1.5.2).
  • the external power source (1.6) consists of an external power source such as a lithium battery with a voltage range of 1.8-3.7 V which serves to power modules 1.1 to 1.5.
  • the local network (1.7) receives the TX / RX signals (1.7.1), performs a main storage (1.7.2), implements digital filtering types FIR and MR (1.7.3) (Finite Response Filters and Infinite Response Filters ) to eliminate the parasitic frequencies produced by the multi vibrators or oscillatory / vibratory transducers (1.1.1), execute the data and / or voice processing through a loudspeaker (1.7.4) and execute a connectivity with the server (1.7 .5).
  • FIR and MR 1.7.3 (Finite Response Filters and Infinite Response Filters )
  • the server / cloud (3) comprises a connectivity module with the local network (3.1) and executes the speech optimization algorithms (3.2).
  • the device and / or wearable non-invasive device (1) of the throat vibration type, with microphones and wireless communication has a collar-shaped structure and in the frontal area that will be attached to the throat It comprises the signal conditioning module (1.3), the logical control and processing module (1.4), the wireless communication module (1.5) and the external power source (1.6). Near one end there is a cavity (5) adapted to receive oscillatory / vibratory multivibrators or transducers (1.1.1) (see figures 3, 6, 6a and 6b).
  • a plurality of cavities (6) for the placement of plurality of microphones (1.2.1) (see Fig. 3) and / or pressure sensors are included.
  • Figure 5 shows a representation of a user (7) to whom the device and / or non-invasive device (1) of throat vibration type, with microphones and wireless communication, showing the arrangement of multivibrators or transducers is placed oscillatory / vibratory (1.1.1) and the plurality of microphones (1.2.1).
  • said multivibrator elements or oscillatory / vibratory transducers (1.1.1) comprise a housing (8) with an array of components formed by a magnetic system of repulsion and retraction (9) defined by a shaft (10) which at one end comprises a metal disk (11) and near the opposite end comprises a flexible membrane (12); a magnet (13) housed in the housing (8) and a cover (14).
  • the multivibrator elements or oscillatory / vibratory transducers (1.1.1) are subject to a flexible fabric and / or a rigid support and connected to the electronic circuit of power (1.1.2) and to the logical control and processing module (1.4) (see figure 3).
  • the flexible membrane (12), together with the cover (14) and the housing (8) allows the magnetic system of repulsion and retraction (9) to return to its original position and oscillate in a range of 1 Hz to 20kHz Said oscillatory movements, allow to increase the pressure of the adjacent individuals in the cover (14) and generate a wave with sufficient power to be a constant sound source.
  • This constant transport wave when superimposed on the neck (4, see fig. 5), is propagated through the oral cavity where a new wave modulated in amplitude and / or frequency is produced when gesturing, which is subsequently captured by the plurality of microphones (1.2.1).
  • the male voice has a range between 100 and 200 Hz, while the female voice is typically between 150 and 300 Hz.
  • the range Recommended characteristic is 1000 to 6000 Hz, which allows generating a transport wave with the power and frequency to be picked up by the plurality of microphones (1.2.1) and subsequently filtered analogically and / or digitally by a band pass filter (1.3.3, see figure 3).
  • a range of oscillation from 50 to 1000 Hz is contemplated, due to the fact that there are patients with muscular hardening, which makes it difficult to capture the wave modulated in amplitude and / or frequency, by the plurality of microphones (1.2.1). Additionally, you must add a digital filter, which you can contemplate, but limit to a WIENIER filter, since a frequency splice is generated.
  • the multivibrator elements or oscillatory / vibratory transducers (1.1.1) are actuated by means of a logic control of the threshold type. Actuated by exceeding a calibration parameter, manually adjusted by user (7).
  • the measurand that compares to the calibration can come from a pressure sensor, sensors of electrical muscular activity and / or a button.
  • the method of identification and improvement of the user's speech within one of the possible embodiments of the invention when the device and / or non-invasive device (1) is switched on first determines whether there is electrical activity or if the button (b) is being pressed, if the process is not fulfilled, if it is fulfilled then a sound wave (c) is generated that the microphones (d) record; Next, it is determined whether the activity log (e) of not completed, return to Section “c” and in a positive case, the signal processing (f) is then executed, then the signal (g) is filtered and subsequently connected to the local network / server (h) and finally executed Enhanced audio playback on the local network (i).
  • the device and / or non-invasive device (1) when the device and / or non-invasive device (1) is on, it is constantly measuring the electrical muscle activity and / or the pressure sensor and / or waiting for the trigger button (X) in low consumption of energy (X 1); once the threshold is exceeded, the muscular electrical activity (X 2) is identified and the generation of the transport wave is started, the recording of the plurality of microphones (X 3) of the amplitude and frequency modulated wave is initiated by the gesticulation, once a buffer is filled, the complete register (X4) is stored and the complete register is sent (X 5) to the information processing modules (X 6) where the signal is filtered, connectivity is made to the local server and the audio is improved (X 7) immediately the audio reproduction is executed in the local network (X 8) to finally finish the activity recording (X 9).
  • Y various information processing techniques
  • Y1 to normalize the signal
  • Y2 where implement and execute Wiener Filter and / or adaptive filter (Y 3);
  • a time-frequency analysis (Y4) is also performed where they are implemented, by way of example but not limited, FFT, Wavelet Transformed (Y5) for the extraction of main characteristic values (Y6) of each processing [S f 1, S f 2,, S fn]. and it is determined if the entire sample has been processed (Y7) if not, the process is restarted (U ' ) and if finally fulfilled, the audio enhancement is adjusted and the information is reproduced in the plurality of microphones (Y8) or mobile platform speakers (2) of the user's message.
  • the local network communicates with external servers / cloud through calls to services where it stores raw recording, features [S f 1, S f 2, ..., Sfn] and a user feedback when the playback was not correct.
  • These parameters are used in artificial intelligence methodologies as neural networks for the identification of speech patterns and / or similar phonetically words.
  • the information, optimization and adjustment of the voice filtering and reconstruction algorithms are executed on the server.

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The invention relates to a system and device for recording, processing and playing back sounds in persons with dystrophy of the respiratory system, characterised in that it comprises three intercommunicating components defined by a non-invasive, wearable throat-vibration device that collects the sound emitted by the sound source with the variations of energy, amplitude and frequency caused by the movement of the pharynx or throat; conditioning of the signals to obtain a signal with limited voltage and frequency; converting them from analog to digital, filtering and conditioning them; adjusting the speed and intensity which translates into an adjustment of the tone and power of the processed sound energy source; an external power source that supplies the plurality of modules; a wireless communication module allowing the connectivity of said device to a local network and to an external server/cloud for digital processing, for information storage, optimisation and adjustment of filtering and voice-reconstruction algorithms and interacting with a mobile platform (cellphone, tablet and/or smartphones), with at least one type of wireless connection and with speakers or sound playback systems where the voice derived from the information collected from the device is processed, reconstructed and executed, and digital processing in said external server/cloud.

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SISTEMA Y DISPOSITIVO INALÁMBRICO Y PONIBLE PARA REGISTRO, PROCESAMIENTO Y REPRODUCCIÓN DE SONIDOS EN PERSONAS CON DISTROFIA EN EL SISTEMA RESPIRATORIO  SYSTEM AND WIRELESS AND PONIBLE DEVICE FOR REGISTRATION, PROCESSING AND REPRODUCTION OF SOUNDS IN PERSONS WITH DYSTROPHY IN THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
CAMPO DE LA INVENCIÓN FIELD OF THE INVENTION
La presente invención está relacionada con la industria médica en general, y en lo particular se relaciona con el ámbito de los dispositivos médicos; dispositivos de recuperación de habla y/o comunicación. Más específicamente se refiere a un sistema integrado por un dispositivo y/o aparato no invasivo ponible de tipo de vibración de garganta, con micrófonos y comunicación inalámbrica con una plataforma móvil y un servidor externo y/o nube. El cual permite devolver la capacidad de comunicación oral a su usuario, mediante la creación de una voz menos robotizada y más humana, como en los casos ocurridos en distrofias del sistema respiratorio, como puede ser, sin limitarse a, una laringotomía, extirpación total o parcial de la laringe generalmente causada usualmente por la presencia de cáncer. The present invention is related to the medical industry in general, and in particular relates to the field of medical devices; speech recovery and / or communication devices. More specifically it refers to a system integrated by a device and / or non-invasive device of the type of throat vibration, with microphones and wireless communication with a mobile platform and an external server and / or cloud. Which allows you to return the ability of oral communication to your user, by creating a less robotic and more human voice, as in cases that occur in dystrophies of the respiratory system, such as, without being limited to, a laryngotomy, total excision or partial larynx usually caused by the presence of cancer.
ANTECEDENTES DE LA INVENCIÓN BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Según la OMS (Organización Mundial de la Salud) la laringe es el segundo sitio más frecuente de cáncer del tracto aero-digestivo superior después de la cavidad oral. According to the WHO (World Health Organization) the larynx is the second most frequent site of upper aero-digestive tract cancer after the oral cavity.
El cáncer de laringe más común es el carcinoma escamo celular (95 % de todos los casos). Este es más frecuente en hombres entre los 60 y 70 años de edad, los factores de riesgos son alimentación deficiente, infección por VPH, síndromes genéticos “anemia de Faconni” pero sobre todo el antecedente de consumo de cigarrillo y/o alcohol, cuya combinación se ha demostrado potencializar el riesgo de generar este tipo de cáncer. Otro factor asociado se presenta en trabajadores expuestos a sustancias como pinturas, metales, plásticos, combustibles entre otros. The most common laryngeal cancer is squamous cell carcinoma (95% of all cases). This is more frequent in men. between 60 and 70 years of age, the risk factors are poor diet, HPV infection, genetic syndromes "Faconni anemia" but above all the history of cigarette and / or alcohol consumption, whose combination has been shown to potentiate the risk of generating this type of cancer. Another associated factor occurs in workers exposed to substances such as paints, metals, plastics, fuels, among others.
Una vez que el paciente ha sido detectado con cáncer de laringe, el 80% de las ocasiones, el tratamiento conlleva una cirugía, conocida en el medio como, laringectomía. Dicha cirugía puede ser total o parcial, depende de la cantidad de laringe extraída por el estado de avance del cáncer. La laringe es un órgano de la fonación y responde a las necesidades de la voz al contener las cuerdas vocales superiores e inferiores, por lo que su extracción total o parcial afecta directamente la calidad y posibilidad de comunicación oral del paciente. Once the patient has been detected with laryngeal cancer, 80% of the times, the treatment involves surgery, known in the middle as, laryngectomy. This surgery can be total or partial, it depends on the amount of larynx removed by the state of progress of the cancer. The larynx is an organ of phonation and responds to the needs of the voice by containing the upper and lower vocal cords, so that its total or partial extraction directly affects the quality and possibility of oral communication of the patient.
Los pacientes, que ha sufrido dicho tratamiento pierden la capacidad de comunicación oral hasta en un 90%. Existen diversas herramientas y productos en el mercado que permiten sobrellevar la capacidad de comunicación como pueden ser: Estomas temporales o definitivos y electrolaringes de mano. Sin embargo, tienen múltiples áreas de oportunidad principalmente debido a que generan una voz robótica o poco natural; el tiempo de capacitación son aproximadamente de 2 a 3 meses para su adaptación e implementación; generan fatiga acelerada al usuario; son estorbosos e incómodos. Patients, who have undergone such treatment lose oral communication capacity by up to 90%. There are several tools and products on the market that allow you to cope with communication skills such as: Temporary or definitive stomata and hand electrolaringes. However, they have multiple areas of opportunity mainly because they generate a robotic or unnatural voice; The training time is approximately 2 to 3 months for adaptation and implementation; generate accelerated fatigue to the user; They are cumbersome and uncomfortable.
Disponer de un dispositivo, sistema y aparato inalámbrico y ponible para registro, procesamiento y reproducción de sonidos en personas con distrofia en el sistema respiratorio es de gran importancia para atender a los pacientes con dichas intervenciones quirúrgicas para lograr una Integración social integral . Having a wireless, wearable device, system and device for recording, processing and reproduction of sounds in people with dystrophy in the respiratory system is of great importance to assist patients with these surgical interventions to achieve a comprehensive social integration.
Se efectuó una búsqueda para determinar el estado de la técnica más cercano, en la que se localizaron los siguientes documentos que se citan como referencia. A search was conducted to determine the closest state of the art, in which the following documents cited as reference were located.
Se ubicó el documento D1 con número de publicación WO2013143459A1 (THROAT-VIBRATION-TYPE MICROPHONE AND COMMUNICATION HANDS-FREE DEVICE CONTAINING SAME) de Lee Shio-Shiin et. al. del 27 de marzo de 2013 que revela métodos y dispositivo para detectar vibraciones en la garganta y convertirlas sin interferencias en sonido para ser escuchadas. Así como proporcionar mejora en los métodos para producir sonido con la finalidad de ser escuchadas o transmitidas por el usuario sin interferencias para comunicarse con opción a manos libres. Document D1 with publication number WO2013143459A1 (THROAT-VIBRATION-TYPE MICROPHONE AND COMMUNICATION HANDS-FREE DEVICE CONTAINING SAME) by Lee Shio-Shiin et. to the. of March 27, 2013 that reveals methods and device to detect vibrations in the throat and convert them without interference into sound to be heard. As well as providing improvement in the methods to produce sound in order to be heard or transmitted by the user without interference to communicate with hands-free option.
Sin embargo, por principios físicos y de funcionalidad la invención del documento D1 y nuestra invención cuentan con las siguientes diferencias las cuales demuestra novedad para su implementación en conjunto: La invención de documento D1 sólo podría usarse en usuarios sanos en su capacidad del habla. A diferencia de nuestra invención que tiene la posibilidad se ser utiliza en pacientes o usuarios con distrofia en el sistema respiratorio y/o que han tenido laringectomias parciales y/o totales, debido a la forma de ímplementación, posición y adquisición de la información. However, due to physical and functional principles, the invention of document D1 and our invention have the following differences which demonstrates novelty for its implementation as a whole: The invention of document D1 could only be used in healthy users in their speech ability. Unlike our invention, the possibility is to be used in patients or users with dystrophy in the respiratory system and / or who have had partial and / or total laryngectomies, due to the form of implementation, position and information acquisition.
La invención del documento D1 consta de un sensor piezoeléctrico montado en una cinta ajustable de velero; el cual capta las vibraciones en la garganta del usuario y luego las transmite, acondiciona, procesa, filtra y convierte en sonidos sin interferencia y eco a otros dispositivos a manera de manos libres. A diferencia, nuestra invención, integra en un extremo del collar, colocado en el cuello del usuario, un transductor que oscila haciendo vibrar la estructura de la cavidad oral y garganta supliendo la ausencia de las cuerdas vocales, en consecuencia, se obtienen sonidos que, por movimiento de la boca y lengua se articula en palabras devolviendo al usuario la capacidad del habla. En tanto en el otro extremo del collar se encuentra un micrófono que permite amplificar la conversación. The invention of document D1 consists of a piezoelectric sensor mounted on an adjustable sailboat belt; which captures the vibrations in the user's throat and then transmits them, conditions, processes, filters and converts sounds without interference and echoes to other devices as a hands-free. In contrast, our invention integrates at one end of the collar, placed on the user's neck, a transducer that oscillates by vibrating the structure of the oral cavity and throat, supplying the absence of the vocal cords, consequently, sounds are obtained that, by movement of the mouth and tongue it is articulated in words returning to the user the ability to speak. While at the other end of the collar is a microphone that allows amplifying the conversation.
La invención del documento D1 facilita la comunicación utilizando como método tecnológico, filtros para mantener la voz del usuario amplificada sin interferencia y transmitiéndola a otros dispositivos de manera de manos libres. A diferencia de nuestra invención, la cual devuelve la capacidad de comunicación al usuario, permitiéndole escoger entre distintos tipos de voz ubicados y procesados en la nube, accediendo a través de internet. The invention of document D1 facilitates communication using, as a technological method, filters to keep the user's voice amplified without interference and transmitting it to other devices hands-free. Unlike our invention, which returns the ability to communicate to the user, allowing him to choose between different types of voice located and processed in the cloud, accessing through the internet.
Se ubicó también el documento D2 KR101778499 (B1) de Kim Han Ju, del 18 de noviembre de 2016 que da a conocer una invención que tiene por objetivo generar voz artificial al hacer oscilar la cavidad oral, para que el usuario pueda articular palabras por medio de tres dispositivos por separado; circuito generador de oscilación manual (CGOM), Collar Bluetooth y Bocina Bluetooth. El CGOM se puede controlar de manera independiente y condicionada un transductor integrado y un transductor montable en el collar Bluetooth, el cual se fija en el cuello del usuario. Es decir, cuando se coloca el CGOM con las manos en el área del cuello, no funciona el collar Bluetooth. Por otra parte cuando no se coloca el CGOM en el área mencionada, el usuario controla la función collar y bocina Bluetooth, parcialmente a manos libres dificultando su implementación. It was also located document D2 KR101778499 (B1) by Kim Han Ju, of November 18, 2016 that discloses an invention that aims to generate artificial voice by oscillating the oral cavity, so that the user can articulate words through of three devices separately; Manual oscillation generator circuit (CGOM), Bluetooth collar and Bluetooth speaker. The CGOM can be controlled independently and conditioned an integrated transducer and a transducer mounted on the Bluetooth collar, which is fixed on the user's neck. That is, when the CGOM is placed with the hands in the neck area, the Bluetooth collar does not work. On the other hand, when the CGOM is not placed in the aforementioned area, the user controls the Bluetooth collar and horn function, partially hands-free, making it difficult to implement.
Sin embargo, por principios físicos y de funcionalidad de la invención del documento D2 y nuestra invención cuentan con las siguientes diferencias las cuales demuestran actividad inventiva y novedad en su implementación en conjunto. However, due to the physical and functional principles of the invention of document D2 and our invention, they have the following differences which demonstrate inventive activity and novelty in their implementation as a whole.
La invención del documento D2 Integra tres dispositivos que condicionan el funcionamiento entre los mismos por separado para ser considerado parcialmente a manos libres. A diferencia de nuestra invención, la cual usa como un máximo en combinación dos dispositivos y así no condiciona el uso de las manos en su implementación, lo cual es uno de los mayores problemas de los usuarios que usan la invención del documento D2. The invention of document D2 Integrates three devices that condition the operation between them separately to be considered partially hands-free. Unlike our invention, which uses a maximum of two devices in combination and thus does not condition the use of the hands in its implementation, which is one of the biggest problems of users who use the invention of document D2.
La invención del documento D2 condiciona la amplificación de la voz del usuario hacia un altavoz. A diferencia nuestra invención, la cual integra un módulo y/o interfaz externa como una app o un dispositivo móvil para reproducirla, amplificarla y/o controlar otras funciones y con ellos tener acceso a las posibilidades de la nube para el procesamiento de la voz más humana. The invention of document D2 conditions the amplification of the user's voice towards a loudspeaker. Unlike our invention, which integrates an external module and / or interface such as an app or mobile device to reproduce, amplify and / or control other functions and with them access to the possibilities of the cloud for voice processing more human
La invención del documento D2 solo puede generar en el usuario una voz artificial propia de una laringe electrónica. A diferencia nuestra invención, ofrece la posibilidad de una voz orgánica o más aproximada a la humana entre distintas opciones, accediendo a procesos, métodos de ejecución en la nube como puede ser el uso de algoritmos de inteligencia artificial, “machine learning” o “deep learning”. De esta manera, nuestra invención resuelve el problema principal de la Invención del D2 que es una voz robotizada. The invention of document D2 can only generate in the user an artificial voice typical of an electronic larynx. Unlike our invention, it offers the possibility of an organic or closer to human voice between different options, accessing processes, methods of execution in the cloud such as the use of artificial intelligence algorithms, "machine learning" or "deep learning. " In this way, our invention solves the main problem of the Invention of D2 which is a robotic voice.
Se encontró el documento D3 CN200962660 (Y) de Cheng Junjie del 04 de julio de 2006 que tiene por objetivo convertir en sonidos por medio de vibración de la garganta de un usuario sano en su capacidad del habla, colocando una unidad micrófono transductor compuesta por dos elementos piezoeléctricos montado en una estructura collar/diadema, que se sujeta presionando la garganta del usuario, que posterior a la vibración; transmite, procesa, convierte y filtra en sonido, a lo largo de la estructura sin producir eco o interferencia hasta un audífono colocado en el otro extremo de la diadema. Document D3 CN200962660 (Y) by Cheng Junjie of July 4, 2006 was found, which aims to convert sounds into the speech of a healthy user in his speech capacity, placing a transducer microphone unit consisting of two piezoelectric elements mounted on a collar / headband structure, which is held by pressing the user's throat, which is subsequent to vibration; transmit, process, converts and filters into sound, throughout the structure without causing echo or interference to a hearing aid placed at the other end of the headband.
Sin embargo, por principios físicos y de funcionalidad de la invención del documento D3 y nuestra invención cuentan con las siguientes diferencias las cuales demuestran de actividad inventiva y novedad para su implementación en conjunto. However, due to physical principles and functionality of the invention of document D3 and our invention have the following differences which demonstrate inventive activity and novelty for its implementation as a whole.
La invención del documento D3 solo podría usarse en usuarios sanos en su capacidad del habla. A diferencia nuestra invención, se utiliza en pacientes o usuarios con distrofia en el sistema respiratorio permitiendo una voz más humana a través de la implementación de inteligencia artificial. The invention of document D3 could only be used in healthy users in their speech ability. Unlike our invention, it is used in patients or users with dystrophy in the respiratory system allowing a more human voice through the implementation of artificial intelligence.
La invención del documento D3 consta de una unidad transductor micrófono, compuesta por dos elementos piezoeléctricos montado en una diadema; el cual capta las vibraciones en la garganta del usuario y luego las transmite, acondiciona, procesa, filtra y convierte en sonidos sin interferencia y eco a un audífono colocado en el otro extremo de la diadema. A diferencia nuestra invención, integra en un extremo del collar colocado en el cuello del usuario, un transductor que oscila haciendo vibrar la estructura de la cavidad oral y garganta supliendo la ausencia de las cuerdas vocales, en consecuencia, se obtienen sonidos, que por movimiento de la boca y lengua se articula en palabras devolviendo al usuario la capacidad del habla. En tanto en el otro extremo del collar se encuentra un micrófono que permite amplificar la conversación y manda la información a una plataforma web o interfaz y conecta con la nube, generando una voz más humana. The invention of document D3 consists of a microphone transducer unit, composed of two piezoelectric elements mounted on a headband; which captures the vibrations in the user's throat and then transmits them, conditions, processes, filters and converts sounds without interference and echoes to a hearing aid placed at the other end of the headband. Unlike our invention, it integrates at one end of the collar placed on the user's neck, a transducer that oscillates by vibrating the structure of the oral cavity and throat supplying the absence of the vocal cords, consequently, sounds are obtained, which by movement of the mouth and tongue is articulated in words returning to the user the ability to speak. Meanwhile in the other The end of the collar is a microphone that allows amplifying the conversation and sends the information to a web platform or interface and connects to the cloud, generating a more human voice.
En contraste con las características resaltadas anteriormente, podemos entender que en el caso de la invención del documentoIn contrast to the features highlighted above, we can understand that in the case of the invention of the document
D1, el objetivo de la invención es mejorar tecnologías anteriores para producir sonidos sin interferencia. Así mismo, las características propuestas en la invención del documento D2 buscan devolver la capacidad de comunicarse parcialmente a manos libres y artificialmente de manera verbal al usuario. Finalmente, con referencia a la invención del documento D3 el objetivo es producir sonido sin interferencia y transmitirlos a un audífono de un usuario sano en su capacidad del habla. Sin embargo, ninguno de ellos resuelve el problema de generar una voz humana implementando tecnología en la nube e inteligencia artificial . D1, the objective of the invention is to improve prior technologies to produce sounds without interference. Likewise, the features proposed in the invention of document D2 seek to return the ability to communicate partially hands-free and artificially verbally to the user. Finally, with reference to the invention of document D3 the objective is to produce sound without interference and transmit them to a hearing aid of a sound user in his speech ability. However, none of them solves the problem of generating a human voice by implementing cloud technology and artificial intelligence.
OBJETIVOS DE LA INVENCIÓN OBJECTIVES OF THE INVENTION
La presente invención tiene como objetivo primordial hacer disponible un sistema y aparato inalámbrico y ponible para registro, procesamiento y reproducción de sonidos en personas con distrofia en el sistema respiratorio que permita devolver la capacidad de comunicación oral a su usuario, mediante una voz menos robotizada además de ajustar el volumen y la frecuencia de la voz de manera digital. The present invention has as its main objective to make available a wireless and wearable system and apparatus for recording, processing and reproduction of sounds in people with dystrophy in the respiratory system that allows to return the oral communication capacity to its user, by means of a voice less robotized in addition to adjusting the volume and frequency of the voice digitally.
Otro objetivo de la invención es hacer disponible un novedoso sistema y aparato inalámbrico y ponible para registro, procesamiento y reproducción de sonidos en personas con distrofia en el sistema respiratorio, que además dicho aparato sea portátil, ligero de peso menor a ( 250 g ) , ponible y/o usable, por debajo de los pesos promedios de los dispositivos de habla esofágica o laríngea como las electrolaringes y/o dispositivos de tipo vibración de garganta. Another object of the invention is to make available a novel and wearable wireless system and apparatus for recording, processing and reproduction of sounds in people with dystrophy in the respiratory system, which in addition said device is portable, light in weight less than (250 g), wearable and / or usable, below the average weights of esophageal or laryngeal speech devices such as electrolaringes and / or throat vibration type devices.
Otro objetivo de la invención es hacer disponible un novedoso sistema y aparato inalámbrico y ponible para registro, procesamiento y reproducción de sonidos en personas con distrofia en el sistema respiratorio, que además ¡mplementa tecnologías de fuentes de energía, adquisición de señales, conectividad con redes locales y o externar como celulares, computadores, servidores. Another object of the invention is to make available a novel and wearable wireless system and apparatus for recording, processing and reproduction of sounds in people with dystrophy in the respiratory system, which also complements technologies of energy sources, signal acquisition, network connectivity local and external as cell phones, computers, servers.
Otro objetivo de la invención es hacer disponible un novedoso sistema y aparato inalámbrico y ponible para registro, procesamiento y reproducción de sonidos en personas con distrofia en el sistema respiratorio, que además permita a su usuario implementarla sin necesidad de usar ambas manos, de una manera ergonómica, con al menos un sistema de detección de intención de habla. Otro objetivo de la invención es hacer disponible un novedoso sistema y aparato inalámbrico y ponible para registro, procesamiento y reproducción de sonidos en personas con distrofia en el sistema respiratorio, que además permita la actualización de la información vía la plataforma móvil y en conjunto con el servidor o nube para mejoras en la generación de una voz más humana. Another objective of the invention is to make available a novel and wearable wireless system and apparatus for recording, processing and reproduction of sounds in people with dystrophy in the respiratory system, which also allows its user to implement it without using both hands, in a manner Ergonomic, with at least one speech intention detection system. Another objective of the invention is to make available an innovative and wearable wireless system and apparatus for recording, processing and reproduction of sounds in people with dystrophy in the respiratory system, which also allows the information to be updated via the mobile platform and in conjunction with the server or cloud for improvements in the generation of a more human voice.
Otro objetivo de la invención es hacer disponible un novedoso sistema y aparato inalámbrico y ponible para registro, procesamiento y reproducción de sonidos en personas con distrofia en el sistema respiratorio, que además permite tener una diversidad de voces aplicadas a través de filtros digitales, donde el usuario puede personalizar su tipo de voz, entre diferentes opciones mas humanas ubicadas en la nube accediendo a través de internet.  Another objective of the invention is to make available a novel and wearable wireless system and apparatus for recording, processing and reproduction of sounds in people with dystrophy in the respiratory system, which also allows to have a variety of voices applied through digital filters, where the User can customize their voice type, among different human options located in the cloud by accessing through the internet.
Y todas aquellas cualidades y objetivos que se harán aparentes al realizar una descripción de la presente invención apoyados en las modalidades ¡lustradas. And all those qualities and objectives that will become apparent when making a description of the present invention supported by the illustrated methods.
BREVE DESCRIPCIÓN DEL INVENTO BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
De manera general, el sistema para el registro, procesamiento y producción de sonidos en personas con distrofia en el sistema respiratorio de conformidad con la presente invención, está conformado por tres componentes interactuantes que consisten en a) un dispositivo no invasivo ponible de tipo vibración de garganta (electrolaringe), con micrófonos y comunicación inalámbrica, b) una plataforma móvil, y c) un servidor externo/nube. In general, the system for recording, processing and producing sounds in people with dystrophy in the respiratory system in accordance with the present invention is made up of three interacting components that consist of a) a non-invasive wearable device of the throat vibration type (electrolaringe), with microphones and wireless communication, b) a mobile platform, and c) an external server / cloud.
Dicho dispositivo no invasivo ponible de tipo vibración de garganta, con micrófonos y comunicación inalámbrica cuenta con un módulo de fuente de energía sonora; un módulo de adquisición de señal; un módulo de acondicionamiento de la señal; un módulo de procesamiento y control lógico; una fuente de energía externa; un módulo de comunicación inalámbrica (de conectividad) con el que dicho dispositivo se conecta a una red local y al servidor externo/nube e interactuando con la plataforma móvil. Said non-invasive wearable device of the throat vibration type, with microphones and wireless communication, has a sound source module; a signal acquisition module; a signal conditioning module; a logical processing and control module; an external power source; a wireless (connectivity) communication module with which said device connects to a local network and to the external server / cloud and interacting with the mobile platform.
Dicho módulo de fuente de energía sonora consiste en uno o más de dos elementos multivibradores o transductores oscilatorios/vibratorios, los cuales se colocan directamente en el cuello del paciente para crear una fuente de energía sonora y son accionados por medio de sensor de presión y/o un botón o interruptor y/o un detector de actividad eléctrica muscular. Said sound energy source module consists of one or more of two multivibrator elements or oscillatory / vibratory transducers, which are placed directly on the patient's neck to create a sound energy source and are actuated by means of a pressure sensor and / or a button or switch and / or a muscle electrical activity detector.
Los elementos multivibradores se conectan a un circuito electrónico de potencia para el ajuste de velocidad e intensidad, lo que produce un ajuste en el tono y potencia de la fuente de energía sonora. El circuito electrónico de potencia se conecta directamente al módulo de procesamiento de las señales y control lógico. Dicho módulo de adquisición de señal consiste en una pluralidad de micrófonos que definen una red de micrófonos superpuestos en el cuello y cercanos de cavidad oral del usuario los cuales se conectan directamente con el módulo de acondicionamiento de la señal por medio de cables de metal. Tiene la finalidad de captar el sonido emitido por la fuente sonora con las variaciones de energía, amplitud y frecuencia causadas por el movimiento de la faringe o garganta. Dichas señales llegan al módulo de acondicionamiento de señal. The multivibrator elements are connected to an electronic power circuit for speed and intensity adjustment, which produces an adjustment in the tone and power of the sound energy source. The electronic power circuit is connected directly to the signal processing and logic control module. Said signal acquisition module consists of a plurality of microphones that define a network of microphones superimposed on the neck and close to the user's oral cavity which are directly connected to the signal conditioning module by means of metal cables. It is intended to capture the sound emitted by the sound source with the variations in energy, amplitude and frequency caused by the movement of the pharynx or throat. Said signals reach the signal conditioning module.
Dicho módulo de acondicionamiento de la señal se conforma por un circuito electrónico con una entrada diferencial de alta impedancia; un preamplificador; un filtro pasabanda con el ancho de banda ajustado de acuerdo con la frecuencia de oscilación del multivibrador (filtro pasa altas y filtro pasa bajas); finalmente un amplificador para obtener una señal limitada en voltaje y frecuencia y es alimentado desde una fuente de poder. Este módulo se conecta directamente al módulo de procesamiento y control lógico por medio de pistas de metal. Said signal conditioning module is formed by an electronic circuit with a high impedance differential input; a preamp; a bandpass filter with the bandwidth adjusted according to the oscillation frequency of the multivibrator (high pass filter and low pass filter); finally an amplifier to obtain a signal limited in voltage and frequency and is fed from a power source. This module connects directly to the logic control and processing module by means of metal tracks.
Dicho módulo de procesamiento y control lógico permite obtener información de la señal acondicionada, procesarla y enviarla, lo que se divide en cuatro etapas: Said processing and logical control module allows obtaining information on the conditioned signal, processing and sending it, which is divided into four stages:
Etapa de ADC: conversión de la señal proveniente de la etapa de acondicionamiento de analógica a digital y al mismo tiempo se almacena la información memoria interna y/o externa. Procesamiento de la señal registrada: Se implementan filtrados digitales tipos FIR e MR (Filtros de Respuesta Finita y Filtros de Respuesta Infinita) para eliminar las frecuencias parásitas producidas por el multivibrador, posteriormente se empaqueta la información en bloques como [ a 11 , a 12,... a 1 n ] de n-dimensiones para ser enviadas por el módulo de comunicación inalámbrica. ADC stage: conversion of the signal from the analog to digital conditioning stage and at the same time the internal and / or external memory information is stored. Processing of the registered signal: FIR and MR digital filtering (Finite Response Filters and Infinite Response Filters) are implemented to eliminate the parasitic frequencies produced by the multivibrator, then the information is packaged in blocks such as [a 11, a 12, ... to 1 n] of n-dimensions to be sent by the wireless communication module.
Etapa de control sonoro, el cual permite ajustar la frecuencia de oscilación de los multivibradores y el circuito de potencia .  Sound control stage, which allows to adjust the oscillation frequency of the multivibrators and the power circuit.
Etapa de control de conectividad permite ajustar la velocidad, e información de envío y recepción del dispositivo para ajuste aparato, algoritmos , filtros digitales entre otros  Connectivity control stage allows you to adjust the speed, and sending and receiving information of the device for setting device, algorithms, digital filters among others
El módulo de comunicación inalámbrica consiste en un circuito, por mencionar, pero no limitado a un Bluetooth, wifi, con la finalidad de establecer conexión del aparato con la plataforma móvil y transferir los paquetes de información. The wireless communication module consists of a circuit, to mention, but not limited to a Bluetooth, wifi, in order to establish connection of the device with the mobile platform and transfer the information packets.
Fuente de energía externa: consiste en una fuente de energía externa como una batería de litio con un rango de voltaje de 1.8- 3.7 V la cual sirve para la alimentación de los diferentes módulos. External power source: it consists of an external power source such as a lithium battery with a voltage range of 1.8- 3.7 V which serves to power the different modules.
Así mismo, la plataforma móvil consiste, pero no se limita a un celular, Tablet y/o teléfonos inteligentes, con al menos un tipo de conexión inalámbrica como un Bluetooth, wifi y con bocinas o sistemas reproducción sonora donde se procesa y reconstruye la información captada el dispositivo y/o aparato no invasivo ponióle de tipo vibración de garganta, con micrófonos y comunicación inalámbrica a través de la conexión inalámbrica la plataforma recibe la información . Likewise, the mobile platform consists, but is not limited to a cell phone, Tablet and / or smartphones, with at least one type of wireless connection such as a Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and with speakers or sound reproduction systems where the device is processed and rebuilt. information captured by the device and / or non-invasive device, put on a throat vibration type, with microphones and wireless communication through the wireless connection, the platform receives the information.
Se implementan y se seleccionan diversas técnicas de procesamiento de información temporal-espacial como ejemplo enunciativo más no limitativo FFT, Transformada Wavelet, etc. para lograr un efecto de un ecualizador digital Various temporal-spatial information processing techniques are implemented and selected as an example, but not limited to FFT, Wavelet Transform, etc. to achieve an effect of a digital equalizer
Dentro de las capacidades de procesamiento digital y con la finalidad de obtener diversas voces características se utilizan los servidores externos/ nube donde se utilizan principalmente llamadas de servicios, posteriormente se reproduce la información en las bocinas o altavoces de la plataforma móvil. Within the digital processing capabilities and with the purpose of obtaining various characteristic voices, external / cloud servers are used where service calls are mainly used, subsequently the information is reproduced in the speakers or speakers of the mobile platform.
Como método de almacenaje de información, optimización y ajuste de los algoritmos de filtrado y reconstrucción de la voz la plataforma se conecta al servidor donde se ejecutan las actualizaciones en la plataforma o bien filtrados en el servidor. As a method of information storage, optimization and adjustment of the algorithms of filtering and reconstruction of the voice, the platform connects to the server where updates are executed on the platform or filtered on the server.
Finalmente, el servidor externo o nube permite la interacción del aparato y la plataforma con el servidor externo para almacenaje de información, optimización y ajuste de los algoritmos de filtrado y reconstrucción de la voz. Se basa en un sistema computacional cuya finalidad es almacenaje de información, optimización y ajuste de los algoritmos de filtrado y reconstrucción de la voz. Dicho servidor permite almacenar la información pre-procesada y a través de algoritmos de optimización buscar modificar los filtros digitales FIR e IRR tanto en el aparato como en la plataforma móvil. Adicionalmente se utilizan los servicios de la nube para poder mejorar la calidad de reproducción de la reconstrucción de la información . Finally, the external server or cloud allows the interaction of the device and the platform with the external server for storage of information, optimization and adjustment of the algorithms of filtering and reconstruction of the voice. It is based on a computer system whose purpose is information storage, optimization and adjustment of the algorithms of filtering and reconstruction of the voice. Said server allows to store the pre-processed information and through optimization algorithms to seek to modify the FIR and IRR digital filters both in the device and in the mobile platform. Additionally, cloud services are used to improve the reproduction quality of the reconstruction of information.
Para comprender mejor las características de la invención se acompaña a la presente descripción, como parte integrante de la misma, los dibujos con carácter ilustrativo más no limitativo, que se describen a continuación. To better understand the characteristics of the invention, the present description is attached, as an integral part thereof, to the drawings with illustrative but not limitative character, which are described below.
BREVE DESCRIPCIÓN DE LAS FIGURAS BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES
La figura 1 ilustra el diagrama del sistema y aparato inalámbrico y ponible para registro, procesamiento y reproducción de sonidos en personas con distrofia en el sistema respiratorio, de conformidad con la presente invención. Figure 1 illustrates the diagram of the wireless and wearable system and apparatus for recording, processing and reproduction of sounds in persons with dystrophy in the respiratory system, in accordance with the present invention.
La figura 2 ilustra un diagrama esquemático del dispositivo y/o aparato no invasivo ponible de tipo vibración de garganta, con micrófonos y comunicación inalámbrica, de conformidad con la presente invención. Figure 2 illustrates a schematic diagram of the device and / or wearable non-invasive device of throat vibration type, with microphones and wireless communication, in accordance with the present invention.
La figura 3 ilustra el diagrama esquemático detallado del dispositivo y/o aparato no invasivo ponible de tipo vibración de garganta, con micrófonos y comunicación inalámbrica, de conformidad con la presente invención. Figure 3 illustrates the detailed schematic diagram of the wearable device and / or non-invasive vibration type device of throat, with microphones and wireless communication, in accordance with the present invention.
La figura 4 ilustra una perspectiva convencional del aparato no Invasivo y ponióle para registro, procesamiento y reproducción de sonidos en personas con distrofia en el sistema respiratorio, de conformidad con la presente invención. Figure 4 illustrates a conventional perspective of the non-invasive apparatus and set it for recording, processing and reproduction of sounds in people with dystrophy in the respiratory system, in accordance with the present invention.
La figura 5 muestra una representación esquemática con el dispositivo y/o aparato no invasivo y ponióle para registro, procesamiento y reproducción de sonidos en personas con distrofia en el sistema respiratorio, colocado en el cuello de un usuario. Figure 5 shows a schematic representation with the device and / or non-invasive device and put it for recording, processing and reproduction of sounds in people with dystrophy in the respiratory system, placed on the neck of a user.
La figura 6 muestra una perspectiva convencional de un elemento multi vibrador o transductor oscilatorio/vibratorio para la generación de la fuente de sonido, del aparato no invasivo y ponióle para registro, procesamiento y reproducción de sonidos en personas con distrofia en el sistema respiratorio. Figure 6 shows a conventional perspective of a multi vibrating element or oscillatory / vibratory transducer for the generation of the sound source, of the non-invasive apparatus and set for recording, processing and reproduction of sounds in people with dystrophy in the respiratory system.
La figura 6a ilustra un explosionado en perspectiva convencional de un elemento mu Itivibrador o transductor oscilatorio/vibratorio para la generación de la fuente de sonido, del aparato no invasivo y ponióle para registro, procesamiento y reproducción de sonidos en personas con distrofia en el sistema respiratorio. Figure 6a illustrates a conventional perspective exploded of a mu Itivibrator or oscillatory / vibratory transducer element for the generation of the sound source, of the non-invasive apparatus and set for recording, processing and reproduction of sounds in people with dystrophy in the respiratory system .
La figura 6b ilustra un explosionado en vista lateral de un elemento multivibrador o transductor oscilatorio/vibratorio para la generación de la fuente de sonido, del aparato no invasivo y ponióle para registro, procesamiento y reproducción de sonidos en personas con distrofia en el sistema respiratorio. Figure 6b illustrates an exploded side view of a multivibrator element or oscillatory / vibratory transducer for the generation of the sound source, non-invasive apparatus and set for recording, processing and reproduction of sounds in people with dystrophy in the respiratory system.
La figura 7 ¡lustra un diagrama de bloques de una modalidad del método de identificación y mejora del habla del usuario, del sistema y aparato inalámbrico y ponióle para registro, procesamiento y reproducción de sonidos en personas con distrofia en el sistema respiratorio, de conformidad con la presente invención . Figure 7 illustrates a block diagram of an embodiment of the method of identification and improvement of user speech, of the wireless system and apparatus and set for recording, processing and reproduction of sounds in persons with dystrophy in the respiratory system, in accordance with The present invention.
La figura 8 ilustra un diagrama esquemático del método de funcionamiento del aparato para la identificación y mejora del habla del usuario, de conformidad con la presente invención. Figure 8 illustrates a schematic diagram of the method of operation of the apparatus for the identification and improvement of user speech, in accordance with the present invention.
La figura 9 ¡lustra un diagrama de bloques del procesamiento para el análisis de fluidez y reconocimiento de voz, del sistema y aparato inalámbrico y ponióle para registro, procesamiento y reproducción de sonidos en personas con distrofia en el sistema respiratorio, de conformidad con la presente invención. Figure 9 illustrates a block diagram of the processing for the analysis of fluency and speech recognition of the wireless system and apparatus and set it for recording, processing and reproduction of sounds in persons with dystrophy in the respiratory system, in accordance with the present invention.
La figura 10 ilustra un diagrama esquemático de uno de los procesamientos implementados para el ajuste de audio y/o reproducción por medio de implementación de redes neuronales. Figure 10 illustrates a schematic diagram of one of the processes implemented for the adjustment of audio and / or reproduction through the implementation of neural networks.
Para una mejor comprensión del invento, se pasará a hacer la descripción detallada de alguna de las modalidades del mismo, mostrada en los dibujos que con fines ilustrativos mas no limitativos se anexan a la presente descripción. For a better understanding of the invention, the following will be done Detailed description of any of the modalities thereof, shown in the drawings that are illustrative but not limited to this description.
DESCRIPCIÓN DETALLADA DEL INVENTO DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Los detalles característicos del sistema y dispositivo o aparato inalámbrico y ponible para registro, procesamiento y reproducción de sonidos en personas con distrofia en el sistema respiratorio, de conformidad con la presente invención, se muestra claramente en la siguiente descripción y en los dibujos ilustrativos que se anexan, sirviendo los mismos signos de referencia para señalar las mismas partes. Los expertos en la técnica reconocerán que se pueden generar alternativas o posibles variaciones de la invención dentro del alcance de las mismas reivindicaciones que se reclamen . The characteristic details of the wireless and wearable system and device or apparatus for recording, processing and reproduction of sounds in persons with dystrophy in the respiratory system, in accordance with the present invention, are clearly shown in the following description and in the illustrative drawings that are annex, serving the same reference signs to indicate the same parts. Those skilled in the art will recognize that alternatives or possible variations of the invention can be generated within the scope of the same claims that are claimed.
Las modalidades de la invención descritos en el presente documento no son limitativas, sino más bien ilustrativas. No deberá de entender que las modalidades de la invención descritos son necesariamente únicos, preferidos o para ser interpretados textualmente. Haciendo referencia a las figuras 1 a 3, el sistema se encuentra conformado por tres componentes definidos por un dispositivo y/o aparato no invasivo ponible (1) de tipo vibración de garganta con micrófonos y comunicación inalámbrica, una plataforma móvil (2) y un servidor/nube (3) . The embodiments of the invention described herein are not limiting, but rather illustrative. You should not understand that the modalities of the invention described are necessarily unique, preferred or to be interpreted verbatim. Referring to Figures 1 to 3, the system is comprised of three components defined by a wearable non-invasive device and / or apparatus (1) of the throat vibration type with microphones and wireless communication, a mobile platform (2) and a server / cloud (3).
El dispositivo y/o aparato no invasivo ponible (1) de tipo vibración de garganta, con micrófonos y comunicación inalámbrica cuenta con un módulo de fuente de energía sonora (1.1); un módulo de adquisición de señal (1.2); un módulo de acondicionamiento de la señal (1.3); un módulo de procesamiento y control lógico (1.4); un módulo de comunicación inalámbrica (1.5) y una fuente de poder externa (1.6) con el que dicho dispositivo se conecta a una red local (1.7) y al servidor externo/nube (3) e interactuando con la plataforma móvil (2). The wearable non-invasive device and / or apparatus (1) of the throat vibration type, with microphones and wireless communication, has a sound source module (1.1); a signal acquisition module (1.2); a signal conditioning module (1.3); a logical processing and control module (1.4); a wireless communication module (1.5) and an external power source (1.6) with which said device is connected to a local network (1.7) and to the external server / cloud (3) and interacting with the mobile platform (2).
El módulo de fuente de energía sonora (1.1) consiste en uno o más de dos elementos multivibradores o transductores oscilatorios/vibratorios (1.1.1) los cuales se colocan directamente en el cuello del paciente para crear una fuente de energía sonora y son accionados por medio de sensor de presión y/o un botón o interruptor y/o un detector de actividad eléctrica muscular (no mostrados) . The sound energy source module (1.1) consists of one or more of two multivibrator elements or oscillatory / vibratory transducers (1.1.1) which are placed directly on the patient's neck to create a sound energy source and are actuated by pressure sensor means and / or a button or switch and / or a muscle electrical activity detector (not shown).
Los elementos multivibradores o transductores oscilatorios/vibratorios (1.1.1) se conectan a un circuito electrónico de potencia (1.1.2) para el ajuste de velocidad e intensidad, lo que produce un ajuste en el tono y potencia de la fuente de energía sonora. El circuito electrónico de potencia (1.1.2) se conecta directamente al módulo de procesamiento y control lógico (1.4). The multivibrator elements or oscillatory / vibratory transducers (1.1.1) are connected to an electronic power circuit (1.1.2) for speed and intensity adjustment, which produces an adjustment in the tone and power of the sound energy source . The electronic power circuit (1.1.2) is connected directly to the processing module and logical control (1.4).
Dicho módulo de adquisición de señal (1.2) consiste en una pluralidad de micrófonos (1.2.1) que definen una red de micrófonos superpuestos en el cuello (4) y cercanos de la cavidad oral del usuario para la medición de la onda modulada en amplitudes los cuales se conectan directamente con el módulo de acondicionamiento de la señal (1.3) por medio de cables de metal. Tiene la finalidad de captar el sonido emitido por la fuente sonora con las variaciones de energía, amplitud y frecuencia causadas por el movimiento de la faringe o garganta. Dichas señales llegan al módulo de acondicionamiento de señal (1.3). Said signal acquisition module (1.2) consists of a plurality of microphones (1.2.1) that define a network of microphones superimposed on the neck (4) and close to the user's oral cavity for measuring the amplitude modulated wave which are connected directly to the signal conditioning module (1.3) by means of metal cables. It is intended to capture the sound emitted by the sound source with the variations in energy, amplitude and frequency caused by the movement of the pharynx or throat. Said signals reach the signal conditioning module (1.3).
Dicha pluralidad de micrófonos (1.2.1) puede estar sujetos a una tela flexible y/o bien a soporte rígido, lo que permite colocarlos en distintas posiciones para un incremento en la captación de las ondas sonoras (ver figuras 3 a 5). Said plurality of microphones (1.2.1) may be subject to a flexible fabric and / or to a rigid support, which allows them to be placed in different positions for an increase in the pickup of sound waves (see figures 3 to 5).
Dicho módulo de acondicionamiento de la señal (1.3) se conforma por un circuito electrónico con una entrada diferencial de alta impedancia (1.3.1); un preamplificador (1.3.2), un filtro pasabanda (1.3.3) con el ancho de banda ajustado de acuerdo con la frecuencia de oscilación del multivibrador entre 80- 1000 Hz y/o bien 1000- 6000Hz (filtro pasa altas (1.3.3a) y filtro pasa bajas (1.3.3b)); finalmente un amplificador (1.3.4) para obtener una señal limitada en voltaje y frecuencia para cada uno de los micrófonos y/o sensores de presión y/o sensores de actividad eléctrica muscular y es alimentado desde la fuente de poder externa (1.6). Este módulo se conecta directamente al módulo de procesamiento y control lógico (1.4) por medio de pistas de metal en una tarjeta flexible y/o rígida. Said signal conditioning module (1.3) is formed by an electronic circuit with a high impedance differential input (1.3.1); a preamp (1.3.2), a bandpass filter (1.3.3) with the bandwidth adjusted according to the oscillation frequency of the multivibrator between 80-1000 Hz and / or 1000-6000Hz (high pass filter (1.3. 3a) and low pass filter (1.3.3b)); finally an amplifier (1.3.4) to obtain a signal limited in voltage and frequency for each of the microphones and / or pressure sensors and / or activity sensors electrical muscle and is fed from the external power source (1.6). This module connects directly to the logical control and processing module (1.4) by means of metal tracks on a flexible and / or rigid card.
Dicho módulo de procesamiento y control lógico (1.4) permite obtener información de la señal acondicionada, procesarla y enviarla. Lo que se divide en cuatro etapas: Said processing and logical control module (1.4) allows to obtain information on the conditioned signal, process it and send it. What is divided into four stages:
Etapa de ADC (1.4.1): conversión de la señal proveniente de la etapa de filtrado analógica a digital de la señal (filtro pasabanda (1.3.3) del módulo de acondicionamiento de señal (1.3) y al mismo tiempo se almacena la información en la memoria interna y/o externa (1.5.1) del módulo de comunicación inalámbrica (1.5).  ADC stage (1.4.1): conversion of the signal from the analog to digital filtering stage of the signal (bandpass filter (1.3.3) of the signal conditioning module (1.3) and at the same time the information is stored in the internal and / or external memory (1.5.1) of the wireless communication module (1.5).
Etapa de procesamiento de las señales registradas (1.4.2) se implementan filtrados digitales tipos FIR e MR (Filtros de Respuesta Finita y Filtros de Respuesta Infinita) para eliminar las frecuencias parásitas producidas por los multivibradores o transductores oscilatorios/vibratorios (1.1.1), posteriormente se empaqueta la información en bloques como [ a 11 , a12. a1n] de n-dimensiones para ser enviadas por el módulo de comunicación inalámbrica (1.5).  Processing stage of the recorded signals (1.4.2) FIR and MR type digital filters (Finite Response Filters and Infinite Response Filters) are implemented to eliminate the parasitic frequencies produced by oscillatory / vibratory multivibrators or transducers (1.1.1) , subsequently the information is packaged in blocks such as [a 11, a12. a1n] of n-dimensions to be sent by the wireless communication module (1.5).
Etapa de Control de frecuencia y amplitud (1.4.3) de los multivibradores por medio del circuito de potencia, y  Frequency and amplitude control stage (1.4.3) of the multivibrators by means of the power circuit, and
Etapa de control de conectividad (1.4.4) que permite ajustar la velocidad, e información de envío y recepción del dispositivo para ajuste aparato, algoritmos, filtros digitales entre otros. Dicho módulo de comunicación inalámbrica (1.5) consiste en un circuito no limitado a un Bluetooth, wifi, con la finalidad de establecer conexión del dispositivo con la red local (1.7), la plataforma móvil (2) y con el servidor/nube (3) para transferir los paquetes de información mediante señales TX/RX (1.5.2). Connectivity control stage (1.4.4) that allows adjusting the speed, and sending and receiving information of the device to adjust the device, algorithms, digital filters among others. Said wireless communication module (1.5) consists of a circuit not limited to a Bluetooth, wifi, in order to establish connection of the device with the local network (1.7), the mobile platform (2) and with the server / cloud (3 ) to transfer information packets using TX / RX signals (1.5.2).
La fuente de poder externa (1.6) consiste en una fuente de energía externa como una batería de litio con un rango de voltaje de 1.8-3.7 V la cual sirve para la alimentación de los módulos 1.1 a 1.5. The external power source (1.6) consists of an external power source such as a lithium battery with a voltage range of 1.8-3.7 V which serves to power modules 1.1 to 1.5.
La red local (1.7) recibe las señales TX/RX (1.7.1), realiza un almacenamiento principal (1.7.2), implementa filtrados digitales tipos FIR e MR (1.7.3) (Filtros de Respuesta Finita y Filtros de Respuesta Infinita) para eliminar las frecuencias parásitas producidas por los multi vibradores o transductores oscilatorios/vibratorios (1.1.1), ejecuta el procesamiento de datos y/o voz por medio de un altavoz (1.7.4) y ejecuta una conectividad con el servidor (1.7.5). The local network (1.7) receives the TX / RX signals (1.7.1), performs a main storage (1.7.2), implements digital filtering types FIR and MR (1.7.3) (Finite Response Filters and Infinite Response Filters ) to eliminate the parasitic frequencies produced by the multi vibrators or oscillatory / vibratory transducers (1.1.1), execute the data and / or voice processing through a loudspeaker (1.7.4) and execute a connectivity with the server (1.7 .5).
El servidor/nube (3) comprende un módulo de conectividad con la red local (3.1) y ejecuta los algoritmos de optimización del habla (3.2). The server / cloud (3) comprises a connectivity module with the local network (3.1) and executes the speech optimization algorithms (3.2).
Con referencia en las figuras 4 y 5, el dispositivo y/o aparato no invasivo ponible (1) de tipo vibración de garganta, con micrófonos y comunicación inalámbrica, tiene una estructura en forma de collar y en la zona frontal que quedará adjunta a la garganta comprende el módulo de condicionamiento de la señal (1.3), el módulo de procesamiento y control lógico (1.4), el módulo de comunicación inalámbrica (1.5) y la fuente de poder externa (1.6). Próximo a un extremo se comprende una cavidad (5) adaptada para recibir los multivibradores o transductores oscilatorios/vibratorios (1.1.1) (ver figuras 3, 6, 6a y 6b). With reference in figures 4 and 5, the device and / or wearable non-invasive device (1) of the throat vibration type, with microphones and wireless communication, has a collar-shaped structure and in the frontal area that will be attached to the throat It comprises the signal conditioning module (1.3), the logical control and processing module (1.4), the wireless communication module (1.5) and the external power source (1.6). Near one end there is a cavity (5) adapted to receive oscillatory / vibratory multivibrators or transducers (1.1.1) (see figures 3, 6, 6a and 6b).
En la proximidad del extremo opuesto se comprende una pluralidad de cavidades (6) para la colocación de pluralidad de micrófonos (1.2.1) (ver fig. 3) y/o sensores de presión. In the vicinity of the opposite end a plurality of cavities (6) for the placement of plurality of microphones (1.2.1) (see Fig. 3) and / or pressure sensors are included.
En la figura 5 se muestra una representación de un usuario (7) al que se coloca el dispositivo y/o aparato no invasivo ponióle (1) de tipo vibración de garganta, con micrófonos y comunicación inalámbrica, mostrando la disposición de los multivibradores o transductores oscilatorios/vibratorios (1.1.1) y la pluralidad de micrófonos (1.2.1). Figure 5 shows a representation of a user (7) to whom the device and / or non-invasive device (1) of throat vibration type, with microphones and wireless communication, showing the arrangement of multivibrators or transducers is placed oscillatory / vibratory (1.1.1) and the plurality of microphones (1.2.1).
Con referencia a las figuras 6, 6a y 6b, dichos elementos multivibradores o transductores oscilatorios/vibratorios (1.1.1) comprende una carcasa (8) con un arreglo de componentes conformado por un sistema magnético de repulsión y retracción (9) definido por un eje (10) que en un extremo comprende un disco metálico (11) y cerca del extremo opuesto comprende una membrana flexible (12); un magneto (13) alojado en la carcasa (8) y una tapa (14). Los elementos multivibradores o transductores oscilatorios/vibratorios (1.1.1) están sujetos a una tela flexible y/o bien a un suporte rígido y conectados al circuito electrónico de potencia (1.1.2) y al módulo de procesamiento y control lógico (1.4) (ver figura 3). With reference to Figures 6, 6a and 6b, said multivibrator elements or oscillatory / vibratory transducers (1.1.1) comprise a housing (8) with an array of components formed by a magnetic system of repulsion and retraction (9) defined by a shaft (10) which at one end comprises a metal disk (11) and near the opposite end comprises a flexible membrane (12); a magnet (13) housed in the housing (8) and a cover (14). The multivibrator elements or oscillatory / vibratory transducers (1.1.1) are subject to a flexible fabric and / or a rigid support and connected to the electronic circuit of power (1.1.2) and to the logical control and processing module (1.4) (see figure 3).
En el sistema magnético de repulsión y retracción (9) se hace circular una corriente eléctrica, lo que permite generar un campo magnético, el cual interactúa con el magneto (13) permitiendo desplazarse. Al mismo tiempo, la membrana flexible (12), en conjunto con la tapa (14) y la carcasa (8) permite al sistema magnético de repulsión y retracción (9) regresar a su posición original y oscilar en un rango de 1 Hz a 20kHz. Dichos movimientos oscilatorios, permiten incrementar la presión de las particulares adyacentes en la tapa (14) y generar una onda con potencia suficiente para ser una fuente sonora constante. In the magnetic system of repulsion and retraction (9) an electric current is circulated, which allows to generate a magnetic field, which interacts with the magnet (13) allowing to move. At the same time, the flexible membrane (12), together with the cover (14) and the housing (8) allows the magnetic system of repulsion and retraction (9) to return to its original position and oscillate in a range of 1 Hz to 20kHz Said oscillatory movements, allow to increase the pressure of the adjacent individuals in the cover (14) and generate a wave with sufficient power to be a constant sound source.
Dicha onda de transporte constante, al superponerse sobre el cuello (4, ver fig. 5), se propaga por la cavidad oral donde al gesticular se produce una nueva onda modulada en amplitud y/o frecuencia, la cual es captada posteriormente por la pluralidad de micrófonos (1.2.1). This constant transport wave, when superimposed on the neck (4, see fig. 5), is propagated through the oral cavity where a new wave modulated in amplitude and / or frequency is produced when gesturing, which is subsequently captured by the plurality of microphones (1.2.1).
La voz masculina tiene un rango entre 100 y 200 Hz, mientras que la voz femenina, típicamente se encuentra entre 150 y 300 Hz. Dentro de las modalidades posibles de la invención contempla un rango de oscilación de 1000 a 20000 Hz. Sin embargo el rango característico recomendado es de 1000 a 6000 Hz, lo que permite generar una onda transportadora con la potencia y frecuencia para ser captada por la pluralidad de micrófonos (1.2.1) y posteriormente filtrada analógicamente y/o digitalmente por un filtro pasa bandas (1.3.3, ver figura 3). The male voice has a range between 100 and 200 Hz, while the female voice is typically between 150 and 300 Hz. Within the possible embodiments of the invention it contemplates an oscillation range of 1000 to 20,000 Hz. However, the range Recommended characteristic is 1000 to 6000 Hz, which allows generating a transport wave with the power and frequency to be picked up by the plurality of microphones (1.2.1) and subsequently filtered analogically and / or digitally by a band pass filter (1.3.3, see figure 3).
Dentro de otra de las modalidades posibles de la invención se contempla un rango de oscilación de 50 a 1000 Hz, debido a que hay pacientes con endurecimiento muscular, lo que dificulta la captación de la onda modulada en amplitud y/o frecuencia, por la pluralidad de micrófonos (1.2.1). Adicionalmente, se le debe de agregar un filtrado digital, el cual puede contemplar, pero limitar a un filtro WIENIER, dado que se genera un empalme de frecuencias. Within another of the possible embodiments of the invention, a range of oscillation from 50 to 1000 Hz is contemplated, due to the fact that there are patients with muscular hardening, which makes it difficult to capture the wave modulated in amplitude and / or frequency, by the plurality of microphones (1.2.1). Additionally, you must add a digital filter, which you can contemplate, but limit to a WIENIER filter, since a frequency splice is generated.
Los elementos multivibradores o transductores oscilatorios/vibratorios (1.1.1) son accionados por medio de un control lógico de tipo umbral. Accionados por superar un parámetro de calibración, ajustado manualmente por usuario (7). El mensurando que se compara con la calibración puede provenir de un sensor de presión, sensores de actividad eléctrica muscular y/o un botón. The multivibrator elements or oscillatory / vibratory transducers (1.1.1) are actuated by means of a logic control of the threshold type. Actuated by exceeding a calibration parameter, manually adjusted by user (7). The measurand that compares to the calibration can come from a pressure sensor, sensors of electrical muscular activity and / or a button.
De acuerdo con la figura 7, el método de identificación y mejora del habla del usuario dentro de una de las modalidades posibles de la invención, cuando el dispositivo y/o aparato no invasivo ponióle (1) está encendido (a) primero se determina si existe actividad eléctrica o si se está presionando el botón (b), de no cumplirse se repite el proceso, de cumplirse entonces se genera una onda sonora (c) que registran los micrófonos (d); enseguida se determina si se ha completado el registro de actividad (e) de no completarse se regresa al Inciso “c” y en caso positivo entonces se ejecuta el procesamiento de la señal (f), posteriormente se filtra la señal (g) para posteriormente efectuar la conectividad con red local/servidor (h) y finalmente se ejecuta la reproducción de audio mejorado en la red local (i). In accordance with Figure 7, the method of identification and improvement of the user's speech within one of the possible embodiments of the invention, when the device and / or non-invasive device (1) is switched on first determines whether there is electrical activity or if the button (b) is being pressed, if the process is not fulfilled, if it is fulfilled then a sound wave (c) is generated that the microphones (d) record; Next, it is determined whether the activity log (e) of not completed, return to Section “c” and in a positive case, the signal processing (f) is then executed, then the signal (g) is filtered and subsequently connected to the local network / server (h) and finally executed Enhanced audio playback on the local network (i).
Con referencia a la figura 8, cuando el dispositivo y/o aparato no invasivo ponióle (1) está encendido está midiendo constantemente la actividad eléctrica muscular y/o el sensor de presión y/o esperando el botón disparador (X) en bajo consumo de energía ( X 1 ) ; una vez que se supera el umbral, se identifica la actividad eléctrica muscular ( X 2 ) y se inicia la generación de la onda transportadora, se inicia el registro de la pluralidad de micrófonos ( X 3 ) de la onda modulada en amplitud y frecuencia por la gesticulación, una vez llenado un buffer se almacena el registro completo (X4) y el registro completo se envía ( X 5 ) a los módulos de procesamiento de información ( X 6 ) donde se filtra la señal, se efectúa la conectividad al servidor local y se mejora el audio ( X 7 ) enseguida se ejecuta la reproducción del audio en la red local ( X 8 ) para finalmente terminar el registro de la actividad ( X 9 ) . With reference to Figure 8, when the device and / or non-invasive device (1) is on, it is constantly measuring the electrical muscle activity and / or the pressure sensor and / or waiting for the trigger button (X) in low consumption of energy (X 1); once the threshold is exceeded, the muscular electrical activity (X 2) is identified and the generation of the transport wave is started, the recording of the plurality of microphones (X 3) of the amplitude and frequency modulated wave is initiated by the gesticulation, once a buffer is filled, the complete register (X4) is stored and the complete register is sent (X 5) to the information processing modules (X 6) where the signal is filtered, connectivity is made to the local server and the audio is improved (X 7) immediately the audio reproduction is executed in the local network (X 8) to finally finish the activity recording (X 9).
Con referencia a la figura 9, para el procesamiento para el análisis de fluidez y reconocimiento de voz se implementan y se ejecutan diversas técnicas de procesamiento de información (Y) como análisis en el tiempo (Y1) para normalizar la señal (Y2) donde se implementan y ejecutan Filtro de Wiener y/o filtro adaptativo ( Y 3 ) ; también se realiza un análisis en tiempo- frecuencia (Y4) donde se implementan, a manera de ejemplo enunciativo más no limitativo, FFT, Transformada Wavelet (Y5) para la extracción de valores característicos (Y6) principales de cada procesamiento [ S f 1 , S f 2 , , S f n ] . y se determina si la muestra completa se ha procesado (Y7) de no ser asi se reinicia el proceso (U') y de cumplirse finalmente, se ajusta la mejora de audio y se reproduce la información en la pluralidad de micrófonos (Y8) o altavoces de la plataforma móvil (2) del mensaje del usuario. With reference to Figure 9, for processing for fluency analysis and speech recognition, various information processing techniques (Y) are implemented and executed as time analysis (Y1) to normalize the signal (Y2) where implement and execute Wiener Filter and / or adaptive filter (Y 3); a time-frequency analysis (Y4) is also performed where they are implemented, by way of example but not limited, FFT, Wavelet Transformed (Y5) for the extraction of main characteristic values (Y6) of each processing [S f 1, S f 2,, S fn]. and it is determined if the entire sample has been processed (Y7) if not, the process is restarted (U ' ) and if finally fulfilled, the audio enhancement is adjusted and the information is reproduced in the plurality of microphones (Y8) or mobile platform speakers (2) of the user's message.
Con referencia a la figura 10, con la finalidad de mejorar la calidad del audio del usuario y/o obtener diversas voces, la red local se comunica con los servidores externos/ nube a través de llamadas a servicios donde almacena la grabación cruda, las características [ S f 1 , S f 2 , ... , Sfn] y una retroalimentación del usuario cuando la reproducción no fue la correcta. Dichos parámetros son utilizados en metodologías inteligencia artificial como redes neuronales para la identificación de patrones de habla y/o palabras fonéticamente similares. With reference to figure 10, in order to improve the audio quality of the user and / or obtain various voices, the local network communicates with external servers / cloud through calls to services where it stores raw recording, features [S f 1, S f 2, ..., Sfn] and a user feedback when the playback was not correct. These parameters are used in artificial intelligence methodologies as neural networks for the identification of speech patterns and / or similar phonetically words.
La información, optimización y ajuste de los algoritmos de filtrado y reconstrucción de la voz se ejecutan en el servidor. The information, optimization and adjustment of the voice filtering and reconstruction algorithms are executed on the server.
El invento ha sido descrito suficientemente como para que una persona con conocimientos medios en la materia pueda reproducir y obtener los resultados que mencionamos en la presente invención. Sin embargo, cualquier persona hábil en el campo de la técnica que compete el presente invento puede ser capaz de hacer modificaciones no descritas en la presente solicitud, sin embargo, si para la aplicación de estas modificaciones en una estructura determinada o en el proceso de manufactura de este, se requiere de la materia reclamada en las siguientes reivindicaciones, dichas estructuras deberán ser comprendidas dentro del alcance de la invención. The invention has been described sufficiently that a person with average knowledge in the field can reproduce and obtain the results mentioned in the present invention. However, any skilled person in the field of the art that is in charge of the present invention may be able to make modifications not described in the present application, however, If for the application of these modifications in a given structure or in the manufacturing process thereof, the subject matter claimed in the following claims is required, said structures must be included within the scope of the invention.

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REIVINDICACIONES Habiendo descrito suficientemente la invención, se considera como novedad y por lo tanto se reclama como propiedad lo expresado y contenido en las siguientes cláusulas reivindicatorías. CLAIMS Having sufficiently described the invention, it is considered as a novelty and therefore the expressed and contained in the following claims clauses are claimed as property.
1.- Un sistema para el registro, procesamiento y reproducción de sonidos en personas con distrofia en el sistema respiratorio, caracterizado porque consta de tres componentes intercomunicados definidos por un dispositivo no invasivo ponióle de tipo vibración de garganta (electrolaringe) que capta las señales (sonido) emitido por la fuente sonora con las variaciones de energía, amplitud y frecuencia causadas por el movimiento de la faringe o garganta; acondicionamiento de las señales para obtener una señal limitada en voltaje y frecuencia; convertirlas de analógico a digital, filtrarlas y acondicionarlas; ajustar la velocidad e intensidad que se traduce en ajuste en el tono y potencia de la fuente de energía sonora procesada; una fuente de energía externa que alimenta a la pluralidad de módulos; un módulo de comunicación inalámbrica (de conectividad); en donde dicho módulo de comunicación inalámbrica permite la conectividad de dicho dispositivo a una red local y a un servidor externo/nube para el procesamiento digital, para almacenamiento de información, optimización y ajuste de los algoritmos de filtrado y reconstrucción de la voz donde se utilizan principalmente llamadas de servicios e interactúan con una plataforma móvil que consiste, pero no se limita a un celular, tableta y/o teléfonos inteligentes, con al menos un tipo de conexión inalámbrica y con bocinas o sistemas de reproducción sonora donde se procesa, reconstruye y se ejecuta la voz derivada de la información captada del dispositivo y procesamiento digital en dicho servidor externo/nube. 1.- A system for recording, processing and reproduction of sounds in people with dystrophy in the respiratory system, characterized in that it consists of three intercommunicated components defined by a non-invasive device of the throat vibration type (electrolaringe) that picks up the signals ( sound) emitted by the sound source with variations in energy, amplitude and frequency caused by the movement of the pharynx or throat; signal conditioning to obtain a signal limited in voltage and frequency; convert them from analog to digital, filter and condition them; adjust the speed and intensity that results in adjustment in the tone and power of the processed sound energy source; an external power source that feeds the plurality of modules; a wireless communication module (connectivity); wherein said wireless communication module allows the connectivity of said device to a local network and to an external server / cloud for digital processing, for information storage, optimization and adjustment of the algorithms of filtering and reconstruction of the voice where they are mainly used service calls and interact with a mobile platform that It consists, but is not limited to a cell phone, tablet and / or smartphones, with at least one type of wireless connection and with speakers or sound reproduction systems where the voice derived from the information captured from the device is processed, reconstructed and executed and digital processing on said external server / cloud.
2.- El sistema para el registro, procesamiento y reproducción de sonidos en personas con distrofia en el sistema respiratorio, de acurdo con la reivindicación 1, caracterizado porque dicha red local recibe las señales TX/RX, realiza un almacenamiento principal, ¡mplementa filtrados digitales tipos FIR e 11 R (Filtros de Respuesta Finita y Filtros de Respuesta Infinita) para eliminar las frecuencias parásitas producidas por los multivibradores o transductores oscilatorios/vibratorios, ejecuta el procesamiento de datos y/o voz por medio de un altavoz y ejecuta una conectividad con el servidor. 2. The system for recording, processing and reproduction of sounds in people with dystrophy in the respiratory system, according to claim 1, characterized in that said local network receives the TX / RX signals, performs a main storage, complemented filtered FIR and 11 R digital types (Finite Response Filters and Infinite Response Filters) to eliminate parasitic frequencies produced by oscillatory / vibratory multivibrators or transducers, execute data and / or voice processing through a loudspeaker and execute connectivity with the server
3.- El sistema para el registro, procesamiento y reproducción de sonidos en personas con distrofia en el sistema respiratorio, de acurdo con la reivindicación 1, caracterizado porque el servidor comprende un módulo de conectividad con la red local y ejecuta los algoritmos de optimización del habla. 3. The system for recording, processing and reproduction of sounds in people with dystrophy in the respiratory system, according to claim 1, characterized in that the server comprises a module of connectivity with the local network and executes the algorithms for optimization of the speaks.
4.- Un dispositivo inalámbrico y ponible para registro, procesamiento y reproducción de sonidos en personas con distrofia en el sistema respiratorio, caracterizado porque consta de un soporte en forma de collar que está configurado para colocarse y sujetarse en el cuello del usuario y que comprende: a) un módulo de adquisición de señales que consta de una pluralidad de micrófonos superpuestos coincidentes con la zona del cuello y cercanos a la cavidad oral del usuario para la medición de la onda modulada en amplitudes, que captan el sonido emitido por la fuente sonora con las variaciones de energía, amplitud y frecuencia causadas por el movimiento de la faringe o garganta; estando conectados directamente por medio de cables de metal con; 4.- A wireless and wearable device for recording, processing and reproduction of sounds in people with dystrophy in the respiratory system, characterized in that it consists of a collar-shaped support that is configured to be placed and fastened on the user's neck and comprising: a) a signal acquisition module consisting of a plurality of overlapping microphones coinciding with the neck area and near the cavity Oral of the user for the measurement of the wave modulated in amplitudes, that capture the sound emitted by the sound source with the variations of energy, amplitude and frequency caused by the movement of the pharynx or throat; being connected directly by means of metal cables with;
b) un módulo de acondicionamiento de la señal, conformado por un circuito electrónico con una entrada diferencial de alta ¡mpedancia; un preamplificador, un filtro pasabanda con el ancho de banda ajustado de acuerdo con la frecuencia de oscilación de al menos un multivlbrador entre 80- 1000 Hz y/o bien 1000- 6000Hz, y un amplificador para obtener una señal limitada en voltaje y frecuencia para cada uno de los micrófonos y/o sensores de presión y/o sensores de actividad eléctrica muscular, estando dicho módulo conectado en una tarjeta flexible y/o rígida a;  b) a signal conditioning module, consisting of an electronic circuit with a high impedance differential input; a preamp, a bandpass filter with the bandwidth adjusted according to the oscillation frequency of at least one multivlrator between 80-1000 Hz and / or 1000-6000Hz, and an amplifier to obtain a signal limited in voltage and frequency for each of the microphones and / or pressure sensors and / or sensors of muscular electrical activity, said module being connected to a flexible and / or rigid card a;
c) un módulo de procesamiento y control lógico que comprende una etapa de ADC que convierte la señal de analógica a digital de la señal, y al mismo tiempo almacena la información memoria interna y/o externa de un módulo de conectividad ; una etapa de procesamiento de las señales registradas que implementa filtrados digitales tipos FIR e MR (Filtros de Respuesta Finita y Filtros de Respuesta Infinita) para eliminar las frecuencias parásitas producidas por los multivibradores o transductores oscilatorios/vibratorios, empaquetado de la información en bloques de n-dimensiones para ser enviadas por un módulo de comunicación inalámbrica; una etapa de control de frecuencia y amplitud de mu Iti ibradores por medio del circuito de potencia, y una etapa de control de conecti vid ad ; c) a logical processing and control module comprising an ADC stage that converts the signal from analog to digital of the signal, and at the same time stores the internal and / or external memory information of a connectivity module; a stage of processing the registered signals that implements digital filtering types FIR and MR (Finite Response Filters and Infinite Response Filters) to eliminate parasitic frequencies produced by multivibrators or oscillatory / vibratory transducers, information packaging in n-dimensional blocks to be sent by a wireless communication module; a frequency and amplitude control stage of many Iti ibrators by means of the power circuit, and a connection control stage ad;
d) un módulo de fuente de energía sonora que consiste en uno o más de dos elementos multivibradores o transductores oscilatorios/vibratorios colocados en la zona del cuello del paciente para crear una fuente de energía sonora y son accionados por medio de sensor de presión y/o un botón o interruptor y/o un detector de actividad eléctrica muscular; en donde dichos elementos multivibradores o transductores oscilatorios/vibratorios se conectan a un circuito electrónico de potencia para el ajuste de velocidad e intensidad, lo que produce un ajuste en el tono y potencia de la fuente de energía sonora; dicho circuito electrónico de potencia se conecta directamente al módulo de procesamiento y control lógico;  d) a sound energy source module consisting of one or more of two multivibrator elements or oscillatory / vibratory transducers placed in the patient's neck area to create a sound energy source and are actuated by means of a pressure sensor and / or a button or switch and / or a muscle electrical activity detector; wherein said multivibrator elements or oscillatory / vibratory transducers are connected to an electronic power circuit for speed and intensity adjustment, which produces an adjustment in the tone and power of the sound energy source; said electronic power circuit is connected directly to the logic control and processing module;
e) un módulo de comunicación inalámbrica (de conectividad) que consiste en un circuito no limitado a un Bluetooth, wifi, con la finalidad de establecer conexión del dispositivo con la red local, la plataforma móvil y con el servidor para transferir los paquetes de información mediante señales TX/RX; y  e) a wireless (connectivity) communication module consisting of a circuit not limited to a Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, in order to establish connection of the device with the local network, the mobile platform and with the server to transfer the information packets by TX / RX signals; Y
f) una fuente de energía externa que alimenta a la pluralidad de módulos “a” hasta “e".  f) an external power source that feeds the plurality of modules "a" through "e".
5.- El dispositivo inalámbrico y ponible para registro, procesamiento y reproducción de sonidos en personas con distrofia en el sistema respiratorio, de acuerdo con la reivindicación 4 caracterizado porque tiene una estructura que rodea al cuello del paciente, como en forma de collar y/o gargantilla, donde comprende el módulo de condicionamiento de la señal, el módulo de procesamiento y control lógico, el módulo de comunicación inalámbrica y la fuente de poder externa; y comprende una cavidad adaptada para recibir los multivibradores o transductores oscilatorios/vibratorios; y en la proximidad del extremo opuesto se comprende una pluralidad de cavidades para la colocación de pluralidad de micrófonos. 5.- The wireless and wearable device for recording, processing and reproduction of sounds in people with dystrophy in the respiratory system, according to the claim 4 characterized in that it has a structure that surrounds the patient's neck, as in the form of a collar and / or choker, comprising the signal conditioning module, the logical control and processing module, the wireless communication module and the source of external power; and comprises a cavity adapted to receive the multivibrators or oscillatory / vibratory transducers; and in the vicinity of the opposite end a plurality of cavities are understood for the placement of plurality of microphones.
6.- El dispositivo inalámbrico y ponible para registro, procesamiento y reproducción de sonidos en personas con distrofia en el sistema respiratorio, de acuerdo con la reivindicación 4, caracterizado porque dichos elementos multivibradores o transductores oscilatorios/vibratorios comprenden una carcasa con un arreglo de componentes conformado por un sistema magnético de repulsión y retracción definido por un eje que en un extremo comprende un disco metálico y cerca del extremo opuesto comprende una membrana; un magneto alojado en la carcasa y una tapa; en donde dichos elementos multivibradores o transductores oscilatorios/vibratorios están sujetos a una tela flexible y/o bien a suporte rígido y conectados al circuito electrónico de potencia y al módulo de procesamiento y control lógico. 6. The wireless and wearable device for recording, processing and reproduction of sounds in persons with dystrophy in the respiratory system, according to claim 4, characterized in that said multivibrator elements or oscillatory / vibratory transducers comprise a housing with an array of components formed by a magnetic system of repulsion and retraction defined by an axis that at one end comprises a metal disk and near the opposite end comprises a membrane; a magnet housed in the housing and a cover; wherein said multivibrator elements or oscillatory / vibratory transducers are subject to a flexible fabric and / or rigid support and connected to the electronic power circuit and the logic control and processing module.
7.- El dispositivo inalámbrico y ponible para registro, procesamiento y reproducción de sonidos en personas con distrofia en el sistema respiratorio, de acuerdo con la reivindicación 6, caracterizado porque dichos sistema magnético de repulsión y retracción está configurado para circular una corriente eléctrica que genera un campo magnético que interactúa con el magneto desplazándolo; y al mismo tiempo, la membrana flexible en conjunto con la tapa y la carcasa regresan a su posición original y oscilan en un rango de 1 Hz a 20kHz; en donde dichos movimientos oscilatorios incrementar la presión de las particulares adyacentes en la tapa y generan una onda con potencia suficiente para ser una fuente sonora constante; y en donde dicha onda de transporte constante, al superponerse sobre el cuello, se propaga por la cavidad oral donde al gesticular se produce una nueva onda modulada en amplitud y/o frecuencia, la cual es captada posteriormente por la pluralidad de micrófonos. 7.- The wireless and wearable device for recording, processing and reproduction of sounds in people with dystrophy in the respiratory system, according to claim 6, characterized in that said magnetic system of repulsion and retraction is configured to circulate an electric current that generates a magnetic field that interacts with the magnet moving it; and at the same time, the flexible membrane together with the cover and the housing return to their original position and oscillate in a range of 1 Hz to 20 kHz; wherein said oscillatory movements increase the pressure of adjacent individuals in the lid and generate a wave with sufficient power to be a constant sound source; and wherein said constant transport wave, when superimposed on the neck, is propagated through the oral cavity where a new wave modulated in amplitude and / or frequency is produced when gesturing, which is subsequently captured by the plurality of microphones.
8.- Un método de extracción, manipulación y manejo de información obtenida mediante un sistema para el registro, procesamiento y reproducción de sonidos en personas con distrofia en el sistema respiratorio, definido por un dispositivo inalámbrico no invasivo ponible de tipo vibración de garganta (electrolaringe) que capta las señales (sonido) emitido por la fuente sonora con las variaciones de energía, amplitud y frecuencia causadas por el movimiento de la faringe o garganta, las acondiciona y procesa; un módulo de comunicación inalámbrica que permite su conectividad con una red local, una plataforma móvil y a un servidor externo/nube para el procesamiento digital para almacenamiento de información, optimización y ajuste de los algoritmos de filtrado y reconstrucción de la voz, caracterizado porque estando en comunicación el dispositivo, la plataforma móvil y el servidor, se ejecutan las siguientes etapas: el dispositivo no invasivo ponible está encendido midiendo constantemente la actividad eléctrica muscular y/o el sensor de presión y/o esperando al botón disparador en bajo consumo de energía; una vez que se supera el umbral, se identifica la actividad eléctrica muscular y se inicia la generación de la onda transportadora, se Inicia el registro de una pluralidad de micrófonos del dispositivo de la onda modulada en amplitud y frecuencia por la gesticulación, una vez llenado un buffer se almacena el registro completo y el registro completo se envía a los módulos de procesamiento de información donde se filtra la señal, se efectúa la conectividad al servidor local y se mejora el audio, enseguida se ejecuta la reproducción del audio en la red local para finalmente terminar el registro de la actividad. 8.- A method of extracting, manipulating and handling information obtained through a system for recording, processing and reproduction of sounds in people with dystrophy in the respiratory system, defined by a wearable non-invasive wireless device of throat vibration type (electrolaringe ) that captures the signals (sound) emitted by the sound source with the variations in energy, amplitude and frequency caused by the movement of the pharynx or throat, conditions and processes them; a wireless communication module that allows its connectivity with a local network, a mobile platform and an external server / cloud for digital processing for information storage, optimization and adjustment of the Voice filtering and reconstruction algorithms, characterized in that when the device, the mobile platform and the server are in communication, the following stages are executed: the wearable non-invasive device is switched on constantly measuring the muscular electrical activity and / or the pressure sensor and / or waiting for the shutter button in low power consumption; once the threshold is exceeded, the muscular electrical activity is identified and the generation of the transport wave is started, the recording of a plurality of microphones of the amplitude and frequency modulated wave device by gesticulation is initiated, once filled a buffer is stored in the complete register and the complete register is sent to the information processing modules where the signal is filtered, connectivity is made to the local server and the audio is improved, then the audio reproduction is executed in the local network to finally finish the activity log.
9.- El método de identificación y mejora del habla del usuario, del sistema y aparato inalámbrico y ponible para registro, procesamiento y reproducción de sonidos en personas con distrofia en el sistema respiratorio, de acuerdo con la reivindicación 8, caracterizado por implementar diversas técnicas de procesamiento de información como análisis en el tiempo para normalizar la señal, implementar y ejecutar Filtro de Wiener y/o filtro adaptatlvo; realizar un análisis en tiempo-frecuencia (Y4) como FFT y/o Transformada Wavelet para la extracción de valores característicos principales de cada procesamiento [Sf1, Sf 2 , ... , Sfn] . 9.- The method of identification and improvement of user speech, of the wireless and wearable system and apparatus for recording, processing and reproduction of sounds in people with dystrophy in the respiratory system, according to claim 8, characterized by implementing various techniques information processing such as time analysis to normalize the signal, implement and execute Wiener Filter and / or adaptive filter; perform a time-frequency (Y4) analysis such as FFT and / or Wavelet Transform for value extraction main characteristics of each processing [Sf1, Sf 2, ..., Sfn].
10. -El método de identificación y mejora del habla del usuario, del sistema y aparato inalámbrico y ponible para registro, procesamiento y reproducción de sonidos en personas con distrofia en el sistema respiratorio caracterizado, de acuerdo con la reivindicación 9, dichos parámetros [ S f 1 , S f 2 , , Sfn] son utilizados en metodologías inteligencia artificial como redes neuronales para la identificación de patrones de habla y/o palabras fonéticamente similares, optimización y ajuste de los algoritmos de filtrado y reconstrucción de la voz para mejorar la calidad del audio del usuario y obtener diversas voces. 10. The method of identification and improvement of the user's speech, of the wireless and wearable system and apparatus for recording, processing and reproduction of sounds in persons with dystrophy in the respiratory system characterized, according to claim 9, said parameters [S f 1, S f 2,, Sfn] are used in artificial intelligence methodologies as neural networks for the identification of speech patterns and / or similar phonetically words, optimization and adjustment of the filtering and reconstruction algorithms of the voice to improve quality of the user's audio and get various voices.
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