GN Store Nord has been granted a patent for a hearing protection apparatus featuring dual microphones, a positioning device, and a communication unit. The system processes audio signals and transmits audio and position data to a radio unit, enhancing hearing protection functionality. GlobalData’s report on GN Store Nord gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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According to GlobalData’s company profile on GN Store Nord, Wireless Hearing aid was a key innovation area identified from patents. GN Store Nord's grant share as of July 2024 was 56%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
Hearing protection apparatus with audio processing and positioning
The granted patent US12075218B2 describes a hearing protection apparatus designed to enhance auditory awareness while providing protection from harmful noise levels. The apparatus includes a set of microphones, specifically a first and a second microphone, along with a positioning device that supplies position data. A communication device, which features a processing unit and an interface, connects to these components. The processing unit is responsible for obtaining audio input signals from the microphones, determining audio data based on these signals, and transmitting both the audio data and position data to a radio unit. The apparatus can also include additional features such as a third microphone and various parameters related to audio levels, timing, and directional information.
Furthermore, the patent outlines a method for audio source monitoring that involves obtaining audio input signals and position data, determining audio data, and transmitting this information to a radio unit. The server device associated with the communication system is equipped to receive audio and position data from the hearing protection apparatus and other communication devices. It can determine the presence of audio source events based on the collected data, thereby enhancing situational awareness for users. The positioning device may include sensors like accelerometers or gyroscopes, and the position data can include GPS coordinates, allowing for precise tracking and monitoring of audio events in relation to the user's location.
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