EP1925184A4 - A system and method for integrating transducers into body support structures - Google Patents

A system and method for integrating transducers into body support structures

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Publication number
EP1925184A4
EP1925184A4 EP06801218A EP06801218A EP1925184A4 EP 1925184 A4 EP1925184 A4 EP 1925184A4 EP 06801218 A EP06801218 A EP 06801218A EP 06801218 A EP06801218 A EP 06801218A EP 1925184 A4 EP1925184 A4 EP 1925184A4
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Prior art keywords
body support
support structures
transducers
integrating
integrating transducers
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Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
Withdrawn
Application number
EP06801218A
Other languages
German (de)
French (fr)
Other versions
EP1925184A2 (en
Inventor
Richard Barry Oser
Suzannah Long
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So Sound Solutions LLC
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So Sound Solutions LLC
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Publication of EP1925184A2 publication Critical patent/EP1925184A2/en
Publication of EP1925184A4 publication Critical patent/EP1925184A4/en
Withdrawn legal-status Critical Current

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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04R—LOUDSPEAKERS, MICROPHONES, GRAMOPHONE PICK-UPS OR LIKE ACOUSTIC ELECTROMECHANICAL TRANSDUCERS; DEAF-AID SETS; PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEMS
    • H04R1/00—Details of transducers, loudspeakers or microphones
    • H04R1/02—Casings; Cabinets ; Supports therefor; Mountings therein
    • H04R1/028—Casings; Cabinets ; Supports therefor; Mountings therein associated with devices performing functions other than acoustics, e.g. electric candles
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47C—CHAIRS; SOFAS; BEDS
    • A47C21/00—Attachments for beds, e.g. sheet holders, bed-cover holders; Ventilating, cooling or heating means in connection with bedsteads or mattresses
    • A47C21/003—Lighting, radio, telephone or the like connected to the bedstead
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
    • A61H23/00—Percussion or vibration massage, e.g. using supersonic vibration; Suction-vibration massage; Massage with moving diaphragms
    • A61H23/02—Percussion or vibration massage, e.g. using supersonic vibration; Suction-vibration massage; Massage with moving diaphragms with electric or magnetic drive
    • A61H23/0218—Percussion or vibration massage, e.g. using supersonic vibration; Suction-vibration massage; Massage with moving diaphragms with electric or magnetic drive with alternating magnetic fields producing a translating or oscillating movement
    • A61H23/0236—Percussion or vibration massage, e.g. using supersonic vibration; Suction-vibration massage; Massage with moving diaphragms with electric or magnetic drive with alternating magnetic fields producing a translating or oscillating movement using sonic waves, e.g. using loudspeakers
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04R—LOUDSPEAKERS, MICROPHONES, GRAMOPHONE PICK-UPS OR LIKE ACOUSTIC ELECTROMECHANICAL TRANSDUCERS; DEAF-AID SETS; PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEMS
    • H04R3/00—Circuits for transducers, loudspeakers or microphones
    • H04R3/12—Circuits for transducers, loudspeakers or microphones for distributing signals to two or more loudspeakers
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04R—LOUDSPEAKERS, MICROPHONES, GRAMOPHONE PICK-UPS OR LIKE ACOUSTIC ELECTROMECHANICAL TRANSDUCERS; DEAF-AID SETS; PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEMS
    • H04R5/00—Stereophonic arrangements
    • H04R5/02—Spatial or constructional arrangements of loudspeakers
    • H04R5/023—Spatial or constructional arrangements of loudspeakers in a chair, pillow
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47G—HOUSEHOLD OR TABLE EQUIPMENT
    • A47G9/00—Bed-covers; Counterpanes; Travelling rugs; Sleeping rugs; Sleeping bags; Pillows
    • A47G2009/006—Bed-covers; Counterpanes; Travelling rugs; Sleeping rugs; Sleeping bags; Pillows comprising sound equipment
EP06801218A 2005-08-09 2006-08-09 A system and method for integrating transducers into body support structures Withdrawn EP1925184A4 (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

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US70671805P 2005-08-09 2005-08-09
PCT/US2006/031320 WO2007019580A2 (en) 2005-08-09 2006-08-09 A system and method for integrating transducers into body support structures

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EP1925184A2 EP1925184A2 (en) 2008-05-28
EP1925184A4 true EP1925184A4 (en) 2009-11-25

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AU (1) AU2006278234A1 (en)
CA (1) CA2621959A1 (en)
WO (1) WO2007019580A2 (en)

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Citations (3)

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US5097821A (en) * 1987-01-02 1992-03-24 Eakin Byron C Somatic musical exposure system
GB2358316A (en) * 2000-01-15 2001-07-18 Jan Sebastian Gale Loudspeaker arrangement for an acoustic seat
US20050053252A1 (en) * 2003-03-10 2005-03-10 Cohen Daniel E. Sound and vibration transmission pad and system

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Patent Citations (3)

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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US5097821A (en) * 1987-01-02 1992-03-24 Eakin Byron C Somatic musical exposure system
GB2358316A (en) * 2000-01-15 2001-07-18 Jan Sebastian Gale Loudspeaker arrangement for an acoustic seat
US20050053252A1 (en) * 2003-03-10 2005-03-10 Cohen Daniel E. Sound and vibration transmission pad and system

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WO2007019580A3 (en) 2007-11-08
CA2621959A1 (en) 2007-02-15
AU2006278234A1 (en) 2007-02-15
EP1925184A2 (en) 2008-05-28
WO2007019580A2 (en) 2007-02-15

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