Masking open space noise using sound and corresponding visual
AssigneePlantronics, Inc.
InventorsEvan Harris Benway, Kwangsee Allen Woo, Dolores Frances Nelson, Ken Kannappan
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Abstract
Methods and apparatuses for addressing open space noise are disclosed. In one example, a method for masking open space noise includes optimizing a recorded naturally occurring sound signal. The method also includes outputting the optimized recorded naturally occurring sound signal from a plurality of speakers distributed in the open space. Further, the method includes displaying a natural system complementing the optimized recorded naturally occurring sound signal.
Claims25
A method for masking open space noise comprising:
- optimizing a recorded naturally occurring sound signal to mask noise in an open space to generate an optimized recorded naturally occurring sound signal, wherein optimizing the recorded naturally occurring sound signal to mask noise in the open space comprises modifying a frequency characteristic of the recorded naturally occurring sound signal;
- outputting the optimized recorded naturally occurring sound signal from a plurality of speakers distributed in the open space;
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- displaying a natural system complementing the optimized recorded naturally occurring sound signal, wherein the natural system is located within the open space.
A system for masking open space noise comprising:
- a plurality of speakers distributed in an open space arranged to output an optimized recorded naturally occurring sound signal to mask noise in the open space, wherein the optimized recorded naturally occurring sound signal is a recorded natural sound having a modified frequency characteristic to mask open space noise;
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- a natural system complementing the optimized recorded naturally occurring sound signal arranged to reduce an adverse effect on a user hearing the optimized recorded naturally occurring sound signal.
A method for masking open space noise comprising:
- optimizing a recorded naturally occurring sound signal to mask noise in an open space to generate an optimized recorded naturally occurring sound signal, wherein optimizing the recorded naturally occurring sound signal to mask noise in the open space comprises modifying a frequency characteristic of the recorded naturally occurring sound signal;
- providing the optimized recorded naturally occurring sound signal for output from a plurality of speakers distributed in the open space;
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- providing a natural system complementing the optimized recorded naturally occurring sound signal, wherein the natural system is for location within the open space.
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