Acoustic Output Device Variations for Specialized Environments

Publication ID: 24-11857787_0009_PTD
Published: October 28, 2025
Category:Specialized Variations & Niche Solutions

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Acoustic Output Device Variations for Specialized Environments,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857787_0009_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857787_0009_PTD
This technical disclosure describes improvements that would be readily apparent to a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art (PHOSITA) when considered in combination with the foundational architecture disclosed in U.S. Patent No. 11,857,787.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

The inventive concept adapts the original acoustic output device with an antenna for specialized environments, including high-security needs, disaster relief, extreme weather conditions, high-noise environments, and high-humidity environments.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent for an acoustic output device with an antenna has limitations in its applicability to specific, narrow markets or unique operational environments. The present inventive concept addresses these limitations by introducing specialized variations of the original device to cater to these environments, ensuring reliable and efficient communication in diverse settings.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The inventive concept encompasses a range of adaptations to the original acoustic output device with an antenna. For high-security needs, the device incorporates encrypted far-field transmission and reception based on a secure cryptographic protocol. In disaster relief scenarios, a network of devices enables communication between rescue teams and affected individuals. For extreme weather conditions, the device features a water-resistant housing and an antenna configured for far-field transmission and reception in high-wind environments. In high-noise environments, the device utilizes directional transmission and reception to reduce interference from ambient noise. Finally, for high-humidity environments, the device is adapted with a hydrophobic coating and configured for wireless communication.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The inventive concept's novelty lies in its adaptation of the original acoustic output device with an antenna to cater to specific, narrow markets or unique operational environments. The inventive step resides in the combination of specialized components and configurations that enable reliable and efficient communication in diverse settings, which is not obvious from the original patent.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include adaptations for other specialized environments, such as low-temperature or high-altitude conditions. Variations could also involve different cryptographic protocols or antenna designs to further enhance security and communication efficiency.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The inventive concept has significant commercial potential in industries such as healthcare, emergency services, and environmental monitoring, where reliable communication in diverse environments is crucial. The target market includes organizations and individuals operating in high-security, disaster relief, extreme weather, high-noise, and high-humidity environments.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,787
TitleAcoustic output device with antenna
Assignee(s)Cochlear Limited