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Sonification system using auditory beacons as references for comparison and orientation in data

  • US 5,371,854 A
  • Filed: 09/18/1992
  • Issued: 12/06/1994
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/18/1992
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. Sonification system for facilitating the interpretation and enhancing the comprehensibility of multi-variate data comprising:

  • input means for receiving a multi-variate data stream including plurality of separate and distinct data signals to be simultaneously monitored;

    audio generating means including a plurality of audio generators each for generating a sonic data stream having desired auditory characteristics;

    mapping means for selectively routing at least one of said data signals to be monitored to at least one of said audio generators;

    beacon generator means for generating at least one beacon data signal which can be translated to an auditory beacon when routed through said mapping means to said audio generating means; and

    user control means for controlling which of said data and beacon data signals are routed to at least one of said generators by means of said mapping means, whereby sonic data streams and auditory beacons can be auditorially compared.

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