Acoustic collection system for handheld electronic devices
AssigneeStratoScientific, Inc.
InventorsSuman K. Mulumudi, Mahesh S. Mulumudi
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Abstract
A mounting system is provided to allow the attachment of an acoustic collector to a handheld electronic device such that sound is conducted directly to the device's microphone. A fitted case or band encloses part of the device and includes a tube running from the collector to the device's microphone. In certain embodiments, the tube may be embedded in the case, and a detachable mount may be provided to connect the collector to the case. The collector may be a stethoscope chestpiece, or an open air collector, such as a parabolic collector.
Claims30
A tool for connecting an acoustic collector to a microphone-equipped handheld electronic device, said tool comprising:
- (a) a detachable fitted casing for fitting around at least a portion of said handheld device;
- (b) said acoustic collector affixed to said casing;
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- (c) a tube capable of carrying sound from said acoustic collector to a microphone on said handheld electronic device.
A method for using an acoustic collector, said method comprising:
- (a) providing a microphone-equipped handheld electronic device;
- (b) providing a detachable fitted casing covering at least a portion of said handheld device;
- (c) providing said acoustic collector;
- (d) providing a tube capable of carrying sound from said acoustic collector to a microphone on said handheld electronic device;
- (e) allowing said handheld electronic device's microphone to detect sounds transmitted through said collector.
A tool for mounting an acoustic collector to a portable electronic device, said tool comprising:
- (a) a band capable of wrapping substantially flush around said electronic device;
- (b) a port on said band over at least one of said electronic device's microphones;
- said port capable of being connected with a tube that is connected to an acoustic collector.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.