NOISY ENVIRONMENT COMMUNICATION ENHANCEMENT SYSTEM
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1. A method that enhances communication in a noisy environment comprising:
- receiving input signals from two input arrays, where each of the input arrays comprises two receivers; and
obtaining a wanted signal by a wanted signal beamformer and obtaining a blocking signal by a blocking beamformer.
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Abstract
A communication system enhances communications in a noisy environment. Multiple input arrays convert a voiced or unvoiced signal into an analog signal. A converter receives the analog signal and generates digital signals. A digital signal processor determines temporal and spatial information from the digital signals. The processed signals are then converted to audible sound.
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1. A method that enhances communication in a noisy environment comprising:
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receiving input signals from two input arrays, where each of the input arrays comprises two receivers; and
obtaining a wanted signal by a wanted signal beamformer and obtaining a blocking signal by a blocking beamformer. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A computer-readable medium that stores instructions executable by a processor comprising:
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receiving input signals from two input arrays, where each of the input arrays comprises at least two devices that convert sound into an operational signal; and
obtaining a wanted signal by a wanted signal beamformer and obtaining a blocking signal by a blocking beamformer. - View Dependent Claims (15)
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16. A communication system comprising:
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a plurality of input arrays, where each of the input arrays comprises a plurality of receivers configured to convert sound into input signals;
an analog-to-digital converter that converts the input signals into digital signals; and
a digital signal processor stage that processes the digital signals and provides processed output signals to a plurality of loudspeakers, where the digital signal processing stage comprises a wanted signal beamformer and a blocking signal beamformer. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19)
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20. A communication system comprising:
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a plurality of input arrays, where each of the input arrays comprises means that convert sound into input signals;
a converter means that converts the input signals into digital signals; and
a processing means that processes the digital signals and provides processed output signals to a plurality of loudspeakers, where each of the input arrays and each of the loudspeakers are associated with a seat in a vehicle.
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