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Ear Protection Device

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a wearable device adapted to be worn in an ear of a user. The wearable device includes a first microphone, disposed at a first position of the device, configured to sense a first audio signal. A loudspeaker operatively configured with the first microphone. A processor operatively configured with the first microphone and the second microphone. The processor is configured to receive, from the first microphone, a set of first signals pertaining to the first audio signal in the user’s surrounding. Compare, based on the set of first signals, a first audio level corresponding to the first audio signal in the user’s surrounding with a pre-defined threshold value. Generate, based on the comparison result, a set of first cancellation signals if the first audio level is greater than the pre-defined threshold value to reduce the first audio level before entering, through the loudspeaker, the users ear.

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Patent Information

Application #
Filing Date
28 September 2021
Publication Number
13/2023
Publication Type
INA
Invention Field
ELECTRONICS
Status
Email
info@khuranaandkhurana.com
Parent Application

Applicants

Chitkara Innovation Incubator Foundation
SCO: 160-161, Sector - 9c, Madhya Marg, Chandigarh - 160009, India.

Inventors

1. DUTT, Ishwar
Associate Professor, Chitkara University, Atal Shiksha Kunj, Pinjore-Nalagarh National Highway (NH-21A), District: Solan - 174103, Himachal Pradesh, India.
2. TANEJA, Ashu
Assistant Professor, Chitkara University, Atal Shiksha Kunj, Pinjore-Nalagarh National Highway (NH-21A), District: Solan - 174103, Himachal Pradesh, India.
3. SRIVASTAV, Arun Lal
Assistant Professor, Chitkara University, Atal Shiksha Kunj, Pinjore-Nalagarh National Highway (NH-21A), District: Solan - 174103, Himachal Pradesh, India.

Specification

Description:TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The present disclosure relates to the field of ambient noise. More particularly the present disclosure relates to an ear protection device that can prevent user from ambient noise.

BACKGROUND
[0002] Background description includes information that may be useful in understanding the present invention. It is not an admission that any of the information provided herein is prior art or relevant to the presently claimed invention, or that any publication specifically or implicitly referenced is prior art.
[0003] Generally, high-volume undesirable sound is referred as noise pollution. During social celebrations, festivals, wedding ceremony, traffic etc high volume of noise is common and which is dangerous for the audio system of human beings. As per the guideline of Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) of India, if the level of the ambient noise is greater than 50 dB continuously (especially silence zones), it can cause several health problems among the humans such as hearing loss, headache, high blood pressure etc. Therefore, something can be done to prevent our health from the undesired noise. People has to bear such noises against their will since they have no such option to avoid such inconvenience. There is noise cancellation earphone available in the market, but there appear to be no such device that can save user from unnecessary ambient noises.
[0004] There is, therefore, a need of a such device that can solve the above discussed problem.

OBJECTS OF THE PRESENT DISCLOSURE
[0005] Some of the objects of the present disclosure, which at least one embodiment herein satisfies are as listed herein below.
[0006] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide an ear protection device that is cost effective.
[0007] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide an ear protection device that is cost easy to use.
[0008] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide an ear protection device that protect the user from unwanted noises.
[0009] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide an ear protection device that requires less maintenance cost.
[0010] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide an ear protection device that is efficient.

SUMMARY
[0011] The present disclosure relates to the field of ambient noise. More particularly the present disclosure relates to an ear protection device that can prevent user from ambient noise.
[0012] An aspect of the present disclosure pertains to a wearable device adapted to be worn in an ear of a user. The wearable device includes a first microphone, disposed at a first position of the device, configured to sense a first audio signal. A loudspeaker operatively configured with the first microphone. A processor operatively configured with the first microphone and the second microphone. The processor is configured to execute a set of instructions, stored in a memory, which, on execution, causes the system to receive, from the first microphone, a set of first signals pertaining to the first audio signal in the user’s surrounding. Compare, based on the set of first signals, a first audio level corresponding to the first audio signal in the user’s surrounding with a pre-defined threshold value. Generate, based on the comparison result, a set of first cancellation signals if the first audio level is greater than the pre-defined threshold value to reduce the first audio level before entering, through the loudspeaker, the users ear.
[0013] In an aspect, the wearable device may comprise a second microphone operatively configured with the processor, disposed at a second position in the device, and configured to sense an audio output signals of the loudspeaker.
[0014] In an aspect, the system may be configured to receive, from the second microphone, the of third signals pertaining to the audio output signals, and configured to generate a set of second cancellation signals if a second audio value of the audio output signals is greater than a second pre-defined threshold value.
[0015] In an aspect, the device may be adapted to be configured with one or more mobile computing device to receive a second audio signal.
[0016] In an aspect, the system may be configured to output, through the loudspeaker, any of the first audio signal and the second audio signal in the user’s ear.
[0017] Various objects, features, aspects and advantages of the inventive subject matter will become more apparent from the following detailed description of preferred embodiments, along with the accompanying drawing figures in which like numerals represent like components.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0018] The accompanying drawings are included to provide a further understanding of the present disclosure, and are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification. The drawings illustrate exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the present disclosure. The diagrams are for illustration only, which thus is not a limitation of the present disclosure.
[0019] In the figures, similar components and/or features may have the same reference label. Further, various components of the same type may be distinguished by following the reference label with a second label that distinguishes among the similar components. If only the first reference label is used in the specification, the description is applicable to any one of the similar components having the same first reference label irrespective of the second reference label.
[0020] FIG. 1 illustrates exemplary representation of a device adapted to be worn by user, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0021] The following is a detailed description of embodiments of the disclosure depicted in the accompanying drawings. The embodiments are in such detail as to clearly communicate the disclosure. However, the amount of detail offered is not intended to limit the anticipated variations of embodiments; on the contrary, the intention is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the scope of the present disclosure as defined by the appended claims.
[0022] In the following description, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of embodiments of the present invention. It will be apparent to one skilled in the art that embodiments of the present invention may be practiced without some of these specific details.
[0023] The present disclosure relates to the field of ambient noise. More particularly the present disclosure relates to an ear protection device that can prevent user from ambient noise.
[0024] The present disclosure elaborates upon a wearable device adapted to be worn in an ear of a user. The wearable device includes a first microphone, disposed at a first position of the device, configured to sense a first audio signal. A loudspeaker operatively configured with the first microphone. A processor operatively configured with the first microphone and the second microphone. The processor is configured to execute a set of instructions, stored in a memory, which, on execution, causes the system to receive, from the first microphone, a set of first signals pertaining to the first audio signal in the user’s surrounding. Compare, based on the set of first signals, a first audio level corresponding to the first audio signal in the user’s surrounding with a pre-defined threshold value. Generate, based on the comparison result, a set of first cancellation signals if the first audio level is greater than the pre-defined threshold value to reduce the first audio level before entering, through the loudspeaker, the users ear.
[0025] In an embodiment, the wearable device can comprise a second microphone operatively configured with the processor, disposed at a second position in the device, and configured to sense an audio output signals of the loudspeaker.
[0026] In an embodiment, the system can be configured to receive, from the second microphone, the of third signals pertaining to the audio output signals, and configured to generate a set of second cancellation signals if a second audio value of the audio output signals is greater than a second pre-defined threshold value.
[0027] In an embodiment, the device can be adapted to be configured with one or more mobile computing device to receive a second audio signal.
[0028] In an embodiment, the system can be configured to output, through the loudspeaker, any of the first audio signal and the second audio signal in the user’s ear.
[0029] FIG. 1 illustrates exemplary representation of a device adapted to be worn by user, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0030] As illustrated, a wearable device 100 adapted to be worn in an ear of a user can include a first microphone 102 that can be disposed at a first position of the device 100. The first microphone 102 can be configured to sense a first audio signal that can be an ambient noise. A loudspeaker 104 can be operatively configured with the first microphone 102. The loudspeaker 104 can be operatively configured with the processing unit through a filet 110 and an amplifier 112. A processor unit 106, having a processor, can be operatively configured with the first microphone 102.
[0031] In an embodiment, the processing unit 106 can be configured to execute a set of instructions, stored in a memory 108, which, on execution, causes the processor to receive, from the first microphone 102 a set of first signals pertaining to the first audio signal in the user’s surrounding. Compare, based on the set of first signals, a first audio level corresponding to the first audio signal in the user’s surrounding with a pre-defined threshold value. Generate, based on the comparison result, a set of first cancellation signals if the first audio level is greater than the pre-defined threshold value to reduce the first audio level before entering, through the loudspeaker 104, the users ear. The first audio level can be measured through a noise meter 116 operatively couple between the first microphone 112 and the processing unit 106.
[0032] In an embodiment, the wearable device 100 can comprise a second microphone 114 that can be operatively configured with the processing unit 106. The second microphone 114 can be disposed at a second position in the device 100, and can be configured to sense an audio output signals of the loudspeaker 104. The processor can be configured to receive, from the second microphone 114, a set of third signals pertaining to the audio output signals. The processor can be configured to generate a set of second cancellation signals if a second audio value of the audio output signals is greater than a second pre-defined threshold value.
[0033] In an embodiment, the device 100 can be adapted to be configured with one or more mobile computing device to receive a second audio signal. The one or more mobile computing devices can include but not limited to a smartphone, laptop, and tablet. The second audio signal can include but not limited to an audio file such as song, voice message, or a voice call. The device 100 can be configured to output, through the loudspeaker, any of the first audio signal and the second audio signal in the user’s ear. The predefined first threshold value can be in a range 40-60db. This can be varied based on the requirement. The second threshold value can be in a rage 40-60db.
[0034] In an embodiment, the wearable device 100 can be coupled with the one or more mobile computing devices through a wired or a wireless connection. The wireless connection can include but without limiting to Bluetooth. The present disclosure can be an ear protection device for the user that can protect the user from high pitch noises in the surrounding which can otherwise be deteriorating hearing capabilities over a period of time. Also, the device, allows the user to listen to any audio file from the one or more mobile computing device.
[0035] Moreover, in interpreting the specification, all terms should be interpreted in the broadest possible manner consistent with the context. In particular, the terms “comprises” and “comprising” should be interpreted as referring to elements, components, or steps in a non-exclusive manner, indicating that the referenced elements, components, or steps may be present, or utilized, or combined with other elements, components, or steps that are not expressly referenced. Where the specification claims refer to at least one of something selected from the group consisting of A, B, C ….and N, the text should be interpreted as requiring only one element from the group, not A plus N, or B plus N, etc.
[0036] While the foregoing describes various embodiments of the invention, other and further embodiments of the invention may be devised without departing from the basic scope thereof. The scope of the invention is determined by the claims that follow. The invention is not limited to the described embodiments, versions or examples, which are included to enable a person having ordinary skill in the art to make and use the invention when combined with information and knowledge available to the person having ordinary skill in the art.

ADVANTAGES OF THE INVENTION
[0037] The proposed invention provides an ear protection device that is cost effective.
[0038] The proposed invention provides an ear protection device that is cost easy to use.
[0039] The proposed invention provides an ear protection device that protect the user from unwanted noises.
[0040] The proposed invention provides an ear protection device that requires less maintenance cost.
[0041] The proposed invention provides an ear protection device that is efficient.

We Claims:

1. A wearable device adapted to be worn in an ear of a user, the wearable device comprising:
a first microphone, disposed at a first position of the device, configured to sense a first audio signal;
a loudspeaker operatively configured with the first microphone; and
a processor operatively configured with the first microphone and the second microphone, and configured to execute a set of instructions, stored in a memory, which, on execution, causes the system to:
receive, from the first microphone, a set of first signals pertaining to the first audio signal in the user’s surrounding,
compare, based on the set of first signals, a first audio level corresponding to the first audio signal in the user’s surrounding with a pre-defined threshold value, and
generate, based on the comparison result, a set of first cancellation signals if the first audio level is greater than the pre-defined threshold value to reduce the first audio level before entering, through the loudspeaker, the users ear.
2. The wearable device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the wearable device comprises a second microphone operatively configured with the processor, disposed at a second position in the device, and configured to sense an audio output signals of the loudspeaker.
3. The wearable device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the system is configured to receive, from the second microphone, the of third signals pertaining to the audio output signals, and configured to generate a set of second cancellation signals if a second audio value of the audio output signals is greater than a second pre-defined threshold value.
4. The wearable device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the device is adapted to be configured with one or more mobile computing device to receive a second audio signal.
5. The wearable device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the system is configured to output, through the loudspeaker, any of the first audio signal and the second audio signal in the user’s ear.

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Application Documents

# Name Date
1 202111043975-STATEMENT OF UNDERTAKING (FORM 3) [28-09-2021(online)].pdf 2021-09-28
2 202111043975-POWER OF AUTHORITY [28-09-2021(online)].pdf 2021-09-28
3 202111043975-FORM FOR STARTUP [28-09-2021(online)].pdf 2021-09-28
4 202111043975-FORM FOR SMALL ENTITY(FORM-28) [28-09-2021(online)].pdf 2021-09-28
5 202111043975-FORM 1 [28-09-2021(online)].pdf 2021-09-28
6 202111043975-EVIDENCE FOR REGISTRATION UNDER SSI(FORM-28) [28-09-2021(online)].pdf 2021-09-28
7 202111043975-EVIDENCE FOR REGISTRATION UNDER SSI [28-09-2021(online)].pdf 2021-09-28
8 202111043975-DRAWINGS [28-09-2021(online)].pdf 2021-09-28
9 202111043975-DECLARATION OF INVENTORSHIP (FORM 5) [28-09-2021(online)].pdf 2021-09-28
10 202111043975-COMPLETE SPECIFICATION [28-09-2021(online)].pdf 2021-09-28
11 202111043975-Proof of Right [11-10-2021(online)].pdf 2021-10-11
12 202111043975-FORM 18 [04-08-2023(online)].pdf 2023-08-04
13 202111043975-FER.pdf 2025-01-23
14 202111043975-FORM-5 [21-07-2025(online)].pdf 2025-07-21
15 202111043975-FORM-26 [21-07-2025(online)].pdf 2025-07-21
16 202111043975-FER_SER_REPLY [21-07-2025(online)].pdf 2025-07-21
17 202111043975-CORRESPONDENCE [21-07-2025(online)].pdf 2025-07-21
18 202111043975-CLAIMS [21-07-2025(online)].pdf 2025-07-21

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