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Methods and Apparatus for Continuous Noise Exposure Monitoring

  • US 20110058680A1
  • Filed: 09/13/2010
  • Published: 03/10/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/17/2004
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A system for continuously monitoring noise exposure level of a person, said system comprising:

  • a sound measurement means for measuring sound level, a sound level recording means, and a cable linking the sound measurement means and the sound level recording means;

    wherein the sound measurement means is mounted within an ear canal of the person;

    wherein the sound level recording device is external to the ear canal;

    wherein the sound measurement means is operable to be shielded from the environment by a hearing protective device that is separate and distinct from the sound measurement means; and

    wherein the cable does not interfere with the ability of the hearing protective device to reduce noise exposure level in the ear canal.

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