MACHINE INTELLIGENCE POWERED PARAMETRIC ACOUSTIC SPEAKER

Abstract

ABSTRACT “MACHINE INTELLIGENCE POWERED PARAMETRIC ACOUSTIC SPEAKER” The present invention provides machine intelligence powered parametric acoustic speaker that represents an AI-enabled speaker that is capable of providing a focused, personalized sound delivery to a specific target without disturbing others in the surrounding environment. The main focus of this invention is to overcome the limitations of traditional speaker systems that often lead to unwanted noise pollution, compromise privacy, and fail to deliver targeted audio experiences. The Sonus Acoustic Speaker combines the use of parametric (directional) speakers with AI to solve these use cases. Figure 1

Specification

Description:TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The present invention relates to the field of speakers and smart systems thereof, and more particularly, the present invention relates to the machine intelligence powered parametric acoustic speaker.
BACKGROUND ART
[0002] The following discussion of the background of the invention is intended to facilitate an understanding of the present invention. However, it should be appreciated that the discussion is not an acknowledgment or admission that any of the material referred to was published, known, or part of the common general knowledge in any jurisdiction as of the application's priority date. The details provided herein the background if belongs to any publication is taken only as a reference for describing the problems, in general terminologies or principles or both of science and technology in the associated prior art.
[0003] Problem being solved: The problem this invention addresses lies in the conventional use of omnidirectional speakers, which broadcast sound uniformly in all directions, leading to noise leakage. In settings like open offices, malls, museums, or even homes, this can lead to discomfort, loss of privacy, and inefficient communication. Current directional speaker systems are useful but lack adaptability, which limits their efficiency in changing environments or for personalized use.
[0004] Problem in the existing product:
- No personalization of the sound: sound volume cannot be modulated automatically.
- Privacy: Information specific to a individual cannot be passed with secrecy.
- Noise Leakage: Sound travels evenly in all directions creating noise pollution.
- Energy saving: Conventional speakers lacks (AI) intelligence cannot auto detect and make decision to turn off or on without manual intervention.
[0005] Traditional audio systems use omnidirectional speakers that broadcast sound uniformly, often leading to noise leakage and privacy issues in shared environments. Parametric speakers are an existing technology that offer focused sound, but without the precision and personalization enabled by AI, which makes them less effective in complex, changing environments.
[0006] In light of the foregoing, there is a need for Machine intelligence powered parametric acoustic speaker that overcomes problems prevalent in the prior art associated with the traditionally available method or system, of the above-mentioned inventions that can be used with the presented disclosed technique with or without modification.
[0007] All publications herein are incorporated by reference to the same extent as if each individual publication or patent application were specifically and individually indicated to be incorporated by reference. Where a definition or use of a term in an incorporated reference is inconsistent or contrary to the definition of that term provided herein, the definition of that term provided herein applies, and the definition of that term in the reference does not apply.
OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION
[0008] The principal object of the present invention is to overcome the disadvantages of the prior art by providing machine intelligence powered parametric acoustic speaker.
[0009] Another object of the present invention is to provide machine intelligence powered parametric acoustic speaker that delivers sound in a focused manner without disturbing others.
[0010] Another object of the present invention is to provide machine intelligence powered parametric acoustic speaker that enhances privacy, reduces noise pollution, and can adapt to different environments dynamically.
[0011] Another object of the present invention is to provide machine intelligence powered parametric acoustic speaker that allows for a more personalized and efficient sound experience.
[0012] Another object of the present invention is to provide machine intelligence powered parametric acoustic speaker that has significant commercial applications in settings like malls where announcements can be directed to specific individuals.
[0013] Another object of the present invention is to provide machine intelligence powered parametric acoustic speaker that is especially useful in environments where privacy is essential, such as in open offices where sensitive conversations need to be shielded from others, or in public spaces like museums.
[0014] Another object of the present invention is to provide machine intelligence powered parametric acoustic speaker that is useful in personal entertainment in homes, where focused sound can ensure an immersive experience for the listener without disturbing others in the household.
[0015] The foregoing and other objects of the present invention will become readily apparent upon further review of the following detailed description of the embodiments as illustrated in the accompanying drawings.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0016] The present invention relates to machine intelligence powered parametric acoustic speaker.
[0017] The SonusAcoustic speaker integrates several key components and advanced technology to create a focused, user-specific sound experience. First, the speaker assembly uses a camera and sensor module (as shown in Figure 1 of the patent) that is responsible for capturing data from the surrounding environment. This module allows the speaker to recognize images, detect distances, and understand its environment in real-time. Once the data is processed, it is sent to the parametric speaker assembly (Figure 2), which creates the sound beams. These beams are highly focused and delivered only to the specific target user, without spreading into surrounding areas, thereby maintaining privacy and reducing noise pollution.
[0018] Following this, the computational unit (Figure 3) processes the raw data from the camera and sensor module and generates the necessary parameters using machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI). The AI model adapts to the gathered data, calculating how and where to direct the sound. Finally, the entire SonusAcoustic Speaker assembly can be visualized in Figure 4, which depicts how the different modules work together to deliver this advanced functionality.
[0019] A supporting flowchart in Figure 5 explains the sequence of steps involved: from environmental data collection to sound output. This flow of data ensures that the AI-driven parametric speaker delivers a precise, personalized sound experience tailored to the user's needs. The uniqueness of this system lies in its ability to adapt sound delivery based on real-time environmental data, making it different from any other parametric speakers that lack this dynamic AI integration.
[0020] Uniqueness and difference compared to existing solutions:
- The SonusAcoustic Speaker differentiates itself by using machine intelligence to adaptively focus sound beams based on real-time environmental data. This integration of AI with parametric speakers is a novel approach, enabling a much more precise and user-specific sound delivery compared to conventional parametric or omnidirectional speakers.
- Traditional solutions in this space, like standard parametric speakers, are limited by their inability to adjust sound beams in real time. These systems do not leverage AI or ML, and thus, they are less effective in dynamic or complex environments where sound needs to be tailored to specific users or locations.
- The SonusAcoustic Speaker, by contrast, offers a much more sophisticated solution through its adaptive technology. The invention also offers significant advantages in privacy protection, noise reduction, and personalized sound delivery, which makes it ideal for use in various commercial and residential applications.
[0021] The novel aspects of the invention that require protection include the combination of AI and parametric speaker technology, which creates a highly adaptive and user-specific sound delivery system. This technical integration of real-time environmental sensing with AI-driven sound beam control sets it apart from traditional parametric speakers and existing technologies in the field.
Real-time adaptability enabled by AI, the precise sound beam technology that ensures privacy and focused sound delivery.
[0022] Seamless integration of hardware (sensors, computational unit, and parametric speakers) to create an all-in-one solution for modern communication needs.
[0023] AI-driven adaptive sound beam technology.
[0024] Integration of sensors and computational units for real-time sound optimization.
[0025] Personalized sound delivery ensuring privacy and noise control.
[0026] While the invention has been described and shown with reference to the preferred embodiment, it will be apparent that variations might be possible that would fall within the scope of the present invention.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0027] So that the manner in which the above-recited features of the present invention can be understood in detail, a more particular description of the invention, briefly summarized above, may have been referred by embodiments, some of which are illustrated in the appended drawings. It is to be noted, however, that the appended drawings illustrate only typical embodiments of this invention and are therefore not to be considered limiting of its scope, for the invention may admit to other equally effective embodiments.
[0028] These and other features, benefits, and advantages of the present invention will become apparent by reference to the following text figure, with like reference numbers referring to like structures across the views, wherein:
[0029] Figure 1 Camera and Sensor Module
[0030] Figure 2. Parametric Speaker Assembly
[0031] Figure 3. Computational Unit
[0032] Figure 4 Assembled Sonus Acostic Speaker Assembly
[0033] Figure 5 Flowchart of AI enabled Parametric Speaker
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0034] While the present invention is described herein by way of example using embodiments and illustrative drawings, those skilled in the art will recognize that the invention is not limited to the embodiments of drawing or drawings described and are not intended to represent the scale of the various components. Further, some components that may form a part of the invention may not be illustrated in certain figures, for ease of illustration, and such omissions do not limit the embodiments outlined in any way. It should be understood that the drawings and the detailed description thereto are not intended to limit the invention to the particular form disclosed, but on the contrary, the invention is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the scope of the present invention as defined by the appended claim.
[0035] As used throughout this description, the word "may" is used in a permissive sense (i.e. meaning having the potential to), rather than the mandatory sense, (i.e. meaning must). Further, the words "a" or "an" mean "at least one" and the word "plurality" means "one or more" unless otherwise mentioned. Furthermore, the terminology and phraseology used herein are solely used for descriptive purposes and should not be construed as limiting in scope. Language such as "including," "comprising," "having," "containing," or "involving," and variations thereof, is intended to be broad and encompass the subject matter listed thereafter, equivalents, and additional subject matter not recited, and is not intended to exclude other additives, components, integers, or steps. Likewise, the term "comprising" is considered synonymous with the terms "including" or "containing" for applicable legal purposes. Any discussion of documents, acts, materials, devices, articles, and the like are included in the specification solely for the purpose of providing a context for the present invention. It is not suggested or represented that any or all these matters form part of the prior art base or were common general knowledge in the field relevant to the present invention.
[0036] In this disclosure, whenever a composition or an element or a group of elements is preceded with the transitional phrase "comprising", it is understood that we also contemplate the same composition, element, or group of elements with transitional phrases "consisting of", "consisting", "selected from the group of consisting of, "including", or "is" preceding the recitation of the composition, element or group of elements and vice versa.
[0037] The present invention is described hereinafter by various embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawing, wherein reference numerals used in the accompanying drawing correspond to the like elements throughout the description. This invention may, however, be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiment set forth herein. Rather, the embodiment is provided so that this disclosure will be thorough and complete and will fully convey the scope of the invention to those skilled in the art. In the following detailed description, numeric values and ranges are provided for various aspects of the implementations described. These values and ranges are to be treated as examples only and are not intended to limit the scope of the claims. In addition, several materials are identified as suitable for various facets of the implementations. These materials are to be treated as exemplary and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention.
[0038] The present invention relates to machine intelligence powered parametric acoustic speaker. The Sonus Acoustic speaker integrates several key components and advanced technology to create a focused, user-specific sound experience. First, the speaker assembly uses a camera and sensor module (as shown in Figure 1 of the patent) that is responsible for capturing data from the surrounding environment. This module allows the speaker to recognize images, detect distances, and understand its environment in real-time. Once the data is processed, it is sent to the parametric speaker assembly (Figure 2), which creates the sound beams. These beams are highly focused and delivered only to the specific target user, without spreading into surrounding areas, thereby maintaining privacy and reducing noise pollution.
[0039] Following this, the computational unit (Figure 3) processes the raw data from the camera and sensor module and generates the necessary parameters using machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI). The AI model adapts to the gathered data, calculating how and where to direct the sound. Finally, the entire Sonus Acoustic Speaker assembly can be visualized in Figure 4, which depicts how the different modules work together to deliver this advanced functionality.
[0040] A supporting flowchart in Figure 5 explains the sequence of steps involved: from environmental data collection to sound output. This flow of data ensures that the AI-driven parametric speaker delivers a precise, personalized sound experience tailored to the user's needs. The uniqueness of this system lies in its ability to adapt sound delivery based on real-time environmental data, making it different from any other parametric speakers that lack this dynamic AI integration.
[0041] Uniqueness and difference compared to existing solutions:
- The Sonus Acoustic Speaker differentiates itself by using machine intelligence to adaptively focus sound beams based on real-time environmental data. This integration of AI with parametric speakers is a novel approach, enabling a much more precise and user-specific sound delivery compared to conventional parametric or omnidirectional speakers.
- Traditional solutions in this space, like standard parametric speakers, are limited by their inability to adjust sound beams in real time. These systems do not leverage AI or ML, and thus, they are less effective in dynamic or complex environments where sound needs to be tailored to specific users or locations.
- The Sonus Acoustic Speaker, by contrast, offers a much more sophisticated solution through its adaptive technology. The invention also offers significant advantages in privacy protection, noise reduction, and personalized sound delivery, which makes it ideal for use in various commercial and residential applications.
[0042] The novel aspects of the invention that require protection include the combination of AI and parametric speaker technology, which creates a highly adaptive and user-specific sound delivery system. This technical integration of real-time environmental sensing with AI-driven sound beam control sets it apart from traditional parametric speakers and existing technologies in the field.
Real-time adaptability enabled by AI, the precise sound beam technology that ensures privacy and focused sound delivery.
[0043] Seamless integration of hardware (sensors, computational unit, and parametric speakers) to create an all-in-one solution for modern communication needs.
[0044] AI-driven adaptive sound beam technology.
[0045] Integration of sensors and computational units for real-time sound optimization.
[0046] Personalized sound delivery ensuring privacy and noise control.
[0047] Various modifications to these embodiments are apparent to those skilled in the art from the description and the accompanying drawings. The principles associated with the various embodiments described herein may be applied to other embodiments. Therefore, the description is not intended to be limited to the 5 embodiments shown along with the accompanying drawings but is to be providing the broadest scope consistent with the principles and the novel and inventive features disclosed or suggested herein. Accordingly, the invention is anticipated to hold on to all other such alternatives, modifications, and variations that fall within the scope of the present invention and appended claims.
, Claims:CLAIMS
We Claim:
1) A machine intelligence-powered parametric acoustic speaker system, the system comprising:
- a camera and sensor module configured to capture real-time environmental data, including image recognition, distance detection, and spatial awareness;
- a parametric speaker assembly configured to generate sound beams based on environmental data, wherein the sound beams are focused and directed toward a specific target user to maintain privacy and reduce noise in surrounding areas;
- a computational unit configured to process data from the camera and sensor module and to use machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) to adapt sound beam parameters in real time;
- wherein the AI-driven computational unit dynamically adjusts the direction, intensity, and focus of sound beams based on processed environmental data, delivering a precise and user-specific sound experience.
2) The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the camera and sensor module captures image and distance data to determine the location of the target user within the environment, enabling accurate and focused sound delivery.
3) The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the computational unit utilizes an AI model that adapts to environmental changes in real time, calculating optimal sound beam parameters for each specific user and environment condition.
4) The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the system further comprising an adaptive control algorithm in the computational unit that uses data from the camera and sensor module to continuously adjust sound beam focus and direction, thereby reducing sound spill over into undesired areas.

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