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  • This invention relates to signal transmission and receiving apparatus, and more particularly to an ultrasonic transmission system which is particularly useful as a personal sound system.
  • Another object of my present invention is to I provide an improved receiver device, in a system of the type set forth above, for the purpose of detecting modulated acoustical waves by purely mechanical and acoustical means.
  • Still another object of my present invention is to provide an improved receiver device as aforesaid whlch can be worn inconspicuously in the ear of a listener.
  • ultrasonic transmission system comprises a source of audio frequency signals the output of which is fed to a modulator.
  • the modulator is also supplied with a signal of ultrasonic frequency from a suitable oscillator.
  • the output of the modulator may be connected to an ultrasonic loudspeaker through a suitable power amplifier, whereby the loudspeaker will produce or generate modulated ultrasonic, compressional waves in the air or other ambient.
  • the detector is preferably of the insert type to be worn in the ear of one who desires to listen 0 the subject matter which is transmitted and comprises a polarized electroacoustic transducer in which the wave shape of the voltage output corresponds to the wave shape of the acoustic input.
  • the output of the polarized transducer is coupled to an unpolarized electroacoustic transducer in which theacoustic output is proportional to the square of the voltage input.
  • the combination of the polarized and unpolarized transducers makes it possible to detect a modulated acoustic wave and, since it is worn in the ear of the listener, this device provides a personal receiver by means of which radio or other programs will not disturb those who do. nofifwish to listen to such programs.
  • the ultrasonic loudspeaker is preferably made directional.
  • Figure 2 is a similar view but showing a radio receiver as the source of audio frequency signals
  • radio receiver also including the ultrasonic loudspeaker as well as the other requisite elements of the transmitting device,
  • Figure 3 is a central, sectional view through' according to my present being shown mounted in one form of a receiver the ear,
  • Figure 4 is a curve representing the unmodulated, ultrasonic carrier wave
  • Figure 5 is a curve showing the ultrasonic car-. rier wave modulated by an audio frequency wave
  • Figure 6 is a curve showing the detected wave the receiver which generates the final, acoustical wave into the ear
  • FIG. 5o Figure 7 is a curverepresenting the audio outsonic waves may be detected by means of a detector forming part of my present invention.
  • Figure 8 is a curve the audio system
  • FIG. 9 is a curve showing the response of and force on the diaphragm of showing the response of" connected to the modulator 3, each Figure is a central, sectional view through modified form of receiver device constructed accordance with my present invention.
  • a source of audio frequency signals hich may be a radio receiver, a phonograph, a licrophone, or the like and the output of which fed to a suitablemodulator 3.
  • a signal from an scillator 5 which operates at an ultrasonic frequency (for example or kc. per second), 5 represented by the curve of Fig. 4.
  • the utput of the modulator 3 is an ultrasonic signal modulated by an audio frequency signal, as shown y the curve of'Fig. 5.
  • This output may be conlected to a power amplifier I, the output of which, n turn, is connected to an ultrasonic loudspeaker I.
  • the loudspeaker 9 therefore produces or gen- :rates in the surrounding air or other ambient a aignal represented by the curve of Fig. 5.
  • This dgnal is received by a listener II who wears in his ear an ultrasonic detector l3 to be described in greater detail hereinafter.
  • the audio source I, the modulator 3, the ultra sonic oscillator 5, the power amplifier I and the loudspeaker 9 may all be embodied in a radio receiver cabinet i5 of any suitable type or design, and the loudspeaker 9 may be either the loudspeaker usually found behind the grille ll of the cabinet 15, if it is of a suitable type, or it may be an additional loudspeaker added to the cabinet. If desired, more than one oscilaltor 5 may be operating at and the modulated outputs be supplied to different a different frequency, of the modulator 3 may loudspeakers, each of w ch may or may not point in a different direction from the others.
  • the loudspeaker or loudspeakers 9 are made directional toconserve power and reduce interfering effects of reflections and from other transmitted waves.
  • the listener II will be seated in the line of transmission of the waves corresponding to the particular program of interest to him.
  • FIG. 3 One form of combined receiver and detector l3 according to my present invention is shown in Fig. 3 and comprises a casing l9 normally open at both ends which are closed off by vibratory diaphragms 2
  • has associated therewith a polarized generator comprising a U-shaped magnet '25 which forms the core of a winding 21.
  • the diaphragm 23 has associated therewith an unpolarized motor comprising a U-shaped member of magnetic material which forms the core of a winding 3
  • the winding 21 is connected to the winding 3
  • the casing I9 is also preferably supplied with a tubular member 33 having an opening 35, the member 33 being insertable into the ear canal oi the ear of the listener.
  • Equations 1 and 2 show that this system is a square law system and therefore will detect modulated ultrasonic waves. 7 Let an ultrasonic wave of frequency f1 (see Fig. 9) be modulated by a wave of frequency I: ,(see Fig. 8). The equation for the modulated ultrasonic wave will be where In is the sound pressure amplitude of the carrier wave,
  • P2 is the sound pressure amplitude of the modulating audio frequency wave
  • fl is the frequency of the carrier wave
  • Equation 3 the voltage output of the polarized transducer will be If this voltage is applied to the unpolarized transducer 29, 3
  • an unpolarized dynamic motor may be employed.
  • an unpolarized dynamic motor may be employed in place of the unpolarized magnetic hotel lobbies, railroad cars, dining rooms, restaurants, etc., where those desiring to listen to a program need merely insert a small, inconspicuous receiver l3 in the car, while those who do not wish to listen to the program will be free of annoyance.
  • a system of this sort may also find usefulness in mines or in factories over areas or in locations where a great deal of noise or other extraneous sound exists, or where it is desired to communicate between two individuals in secrecy to the exclusion of others.
  • a system for producing and transmitting in an unconfined medium ultrasonic compressional waves modulated at audio frequencies and for detecting the audio frequency modulation components of said waves without the use of a power source comprising, in combination, a source of audio frequency signals, an ultrasonic oscillator, means associated with said source for modulating the output of said oscillator in accordance with said audio frequency signals to provide a modulated ultrasonic signal, a signal translating device adapted to generate compressional waves and arranged to generate said waves in the unconfined ambient, means for applying said modulated ultrasonic signal to said translating device whereby said device will generate in the unconfined ambient ultrasonic compressional waves modulated at said audio frequencies, and a receiver exposed to said ambient in spaced relation to said translating device for receiving said modulated compressional waves, said receiver being adapted to be powered solely by the modulated compressional waves received thereby and to detect said audio frequency modulation components when so powered, said receiver being further adapted to be worn in the ear of a listener and comprising a generator and a motor, said
  • said system comprising, in combination, a
  • an ultrasonic oscillator means associated with said source for modulating the output oi said oscillator in accordance with said audio frequency signals to provide a modulated ultrasonic signal
  • a signal translating device adapted to generate compressional waves and. arranged to in the unconfined ambient, means for applying generatesaid waves 2,319,627
  • said modulated ultrasonic signal to said translating device whereby said device will generate in the unconfined ambient ultrasonic compressional waves modulated at said audio frequencies, and a receiver exposed to said ambient in spaced relation to said translating device for receiving said modulated compressional waves, said receiver being adapted to be powered solely by the modulated compressional waves received thereby and to detect said audio frequency modulation components when so powered, said receiver comprising (1) a polarized, electro-acoustic transducer including a vibratory member exposed to the ambient and responsive to said modulated ultrasonic compressional wave, the voltage output of said transducer corresponding to the wave shape of the acoustic input to said vibratory member, and (2) an unpolarized, electro-mechanical converter including a vibratory member adapted to generate acoustical waves, the output of said transducer being connected to the input of said converter, and said converter vibratory member having an acoustic output which is proportional to the square of the voltage input thereto from said transducer.
  • a device for receiving ultrasonic waves modulated at audio frequencies which comprises,
  • a first vibratory member adapted to be exposed to and actuated by said waves
  • a polarized voltage generator associated with said vibratory member and responsive thereto to generate a voltage corresponding to the wave shape of the acoustic input to said member
  • an unpolarized motor connected to the output ofv said generator
  • a second vibratory member associated with said motor, said second vibratory member being responsive to said motor to generate acoustical waves proportional to the square of the voltage input to said motor from said generator and corresponding to said audio frequencies.
  • a device characterized in that said first named vibratory member, said generator, said motor and said second vibratory member are all combined in a unitary structure.
  • a device characterized in that said first named vibratory member, said generator, said motor and said second vibratory member are all combined in a unitary structure. and characterized further in that said structure is adapted to fit in the ear of a listener.
  • a device characterized in that said first named vibratory member, said member.

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Feb. 8, 1949. H. F. OLSON 2,461,344
SIGNAL TRANSMISSION AND RECEIVING APPARATUS Filed Jan. 29, 1945 2 Sheets-Sheet 1 I. r I III "III III a IN VEN TOR.
arrow/5y Patented Feb. 8, 1949 FFICE SIGNAL TRANSMISSION AND APPARATUS Princeton, N. of America,
Harry F. Olson,
Corporation ware RECEIVING J., assignor to Radio 4 a corporation of Dela- Application January 29, 1945, Serial No. 575,008 6 01s. (ci. 179-1) This invention relates to signal transmission and receiving apparatus, and more particularly to an ultrasonic transmission system which is particularly useful as a personal sound system.
There are numerous instances where, as be tween two or more individuals, one may wish to listen to a radio program, or to a series of announcements from a public address system, or to some other device or system which delivers sound, while another person may not wish to listen thereto. For example, in the home, one individus] may wish to enjoy a radio program while another one, occupied by some task requiring mental concentration, finds himself greatlydisturbed thereby. In a number of other instances too, a similar situation may be found where a personalized system may be of great advantage.
The primary object of my present invention,
therefore, is to provide an improved sound transmitting system which can be used only by those wishing to receive transmitted.
More particularly, it is an object of my present invention to provide an improved, personal, intelligence transmitting system which will not disturb those who do not wish to listen to the matter being transmitted.
and listen to the matter being Another object of my present invention is to I provide an improved receiver device, in a system of the type set forth above, for the purpose of detecting modulated acoustical waves by purely mechanical and acoustical means.
Still another object of my present invention is to provide an improved receiver device as aforesaid whlch can be worn inconspicuously in the ear of a listener.
It is also an object of my present invention to provide an "improved transmission system and receiving device as above set forth which will be quite inexpensive, easy to install and operate, and highly efilcient in use even over substantial distances.
In accordance with my present invention, the
ultrasonic transmission system comprises a source of audio frequency signals the output of which is fed to a modulator. The modulator is also supplied with a signal of ultrasonic frequency from a suitable oscillator. The output of the modulator may be connected to an ultrasonic loudspeaker through a suitable power amplifier, whereby the loudspeaker will produce or generate modulated ultrasonic, compressional waves in the air or other ambient. These modulated, ultrathe cabinet housing the invention, the receiver and representing the The detector is preferably of the insert type to be worn in the ear of one who desires to listen 0 the subject matter which is transmitted and comprises a polarized electroacoustic transducer in which the wave shape of the voltage output corresponds to the wave shape of the acoustic input. The output of the polarized transducer is coupled to an unpolarized electroacoustic transducer in which theacoustic output is proportional to the square of the voltage input. The combination of the polarized and unpolarized transducers makes it possible to detect a modulated acoustic wave and, since it is worn in the ear of the listener, this device provides a personal receiver by means of which radio or other programs will not disturb those who do. nofifwish to listen to such programs. In the interest of conserving power and reducing the interfering eifects of reflections, the ultrasonic loudspeaker is preferably made directional.
The novel features that I consider characteristic of my invention are set forth with particularity in the appended claims. The invention itself, however, both as to its organization and method of operation, as well as additional objects and advantages thereof, will best be understood from the following description when read in connection with the accompanying drawings in which Figure 1 is a wiring diagram showing a transmitting and receiving system in accordance with my present invention,
Figure 2 is a similar view but showing a radio receiver as the source of audio frequency signals,
radio receiver also including the ultrasonic loudspeaker as well as the other requisite elements of the transmitting device,
Figure 3 is a central, sectional view through' according to my present being shown mounted in one form of a receiver the ear,
Figure 4 is a curve representing the unmodulated, ultrasonic carrier wave,
Figure 5 is a curve showing the ultrasonic car-. rier wave modulated by an audio frequency wave,
Figure 6 is a curve showing the detected wave the receiver which generates the final, acoustical wave into the ear,
5o Figure 7 is a curverepresenting the audio outsonic waves may be detected by means of a detector forming part of my present invention.
55 the ultrasonic system,
put of the receiver,
Figure 8 is a curve the audio system,
Figure 9 is a curve showing the response of and force on the diaphragm of showing the response of" connected to the modulator 3, each Figure is a central, sectional view through modified form of receiver device constructed accordance with my present invention.
Referring more particularly to the drawings in hich similar reference characters designate cor- :sponding parts throughout, there is shown, in ig. 1, a source of audio frequency signals hich may be a radio receiver, a phonograph, a licrophone, or the like and the output of which fed to a suitablemodulator 3. To the modulaor 3, there is also supplied a signal from an scillator 5 which operates at an ultrasonic freuency (for example or kc. per second), 5 represented by the curve of Fig. 4. Thus, the utput of the modulator 3 is an ultrasonic signal modulated by an audio frequency signal, as shown y the curve of'Fig. 5. This output may be conlected to a power amplifier I, the output of which, n turn, is connected to an ultrasonic loudspeaker I. The loudspeaker 9 therefore produces or gen- :rates in the surrounding air or other ambient a aignal represented by the curve of Fig. 5. This dgnal is received by a listener II who wears in his ear an ultrasonic detector l3 to be described in greater detail hereinafter.
The audio source I, the modulator 3, the ultra sonic oscillator 5, the power amplifier I and the loudspeaker 9 may all be embodied in a radio receiver cabinet i5 of any suitable type or design, and the loudspeaker 9 may be either the loudspeaker usually found behind the grille ll of the cabinet 15, if it is of a suitable type, or it may be an additional loudspeaker added to the cabinet. If desired, more than one oscilaltor 5 may be operating at and the modulated outputs be supplied to different a different frequency, of the modulator 3 may loudspeakers, each of w ch may or may not point in a different direction from the others. The use of additional oscillators operating at diflerent ultrasonic frequencies makes the system more versatile in that several programs may be transmitted simultaneously and received by different individuals without interference from the others. Preferably, the loudspeaker or loudspeakers 9, as the case may be, are made directional toconserve power and reduce interfering effects of reflections and from other transmitted waves. The listener II will be seated in the line of transmission of the waves corresponding to the particular program of interest to him.
One form of combined receiver and detector l3 according to my present invention is shown in Fig. 3 and comprises a casing l9 normally open at both ends which are closed off by vibratory diaphragms 2| and 23 of magnetic material. The diaphragm 2| has associated therewith a polarized generator comprising a U-shaped magnet '25 which forms the core of a winding 21. The diaphragm 23 has associated therewith an unpolarized motor comprising a U-shaped member of magnetic material which forms the core of a winding 3|. The winding 21 is connected to the winding 3| so that the output of the generator 25, 21 is applied to the input of the motor 29, 3|. The casing I9 is also preferably supplied with a tubular member 33 having an opening 35, the member 33 being insertable into the ear canal oi the ear of the listener.
If an ultrasonic sound of pressure-p and frequency f1, which may be 20 kc. per second, for example (see Fig. 9), is impressed on the diaphragm 25, the voltage output of the coil 21 will be e=K1P' sin 2141i (1) where p is the sound pressure, h is the frequency, and Kris a constant of the system.
If a voltage a of frequency 11 is impressed upon the unpolarized transducer 29, SI, 23, the sound pressure output will be 7 p"=K:e sin (2111i) (2) Equations 1 and 2 show that this system is a square law system and therefore will detect modulated ultrasonic waves. 7 Let an ultrasonic wave of frequency f1 (see Fig. 9) be modulated by a wave of frequency I: ,(see Fig. 8). The equation for the modulated ultrasonic wave will be where In is the sound pressure amplitude of the carrier wave,
P2 is the sound pressure amplitude of the modulating audio frequency wave,
fl is the frequency of the carrier wave,
In is the frequency of the modulating audio frequency wave, and
Ka and K4 are constants.
Substituting Equation 3 in Equation 1, the voltage output of the polarized transducer will be If this voltage is applied to the unpolarized transducer 29, 3|, 23, then, substituting Equation 4 in Equation 2,
This is the force on the audio diaphragm 23.
Simplifying Equation 5 and retaining the audio term because the audio diaphragm 23 can respond only to audio frequencies,
where K5 is a constant. From, the foregoing analysis, it is apparent that the receiver l3 will act as a detector of modulated, ultrasonic waves.
In Figure 9, I have shown a somewhat diflerent form of receiver l3 in which the polarized, electromagnetic motor 25, 21 is retained, but in place of the unpolarized electromagnetic generator 29, 3|, I employ an unpolarized, condenser transducer comprising the conductive diaphragm 23 and an associated conductive grid electrode 39 which is spaced slightly from the diaphragm 23 and forms a condenser therewith. The output of the generator winding 21 is applied to the condenser generator 23, 25 as shown in Fig. 10. This system can also act as a detector of modulated ultrasonic waves because the unpolarized condenser transducer is a square law device.
In place of the unpolarized magnetic motor of Fig. 3 or the unpolarized condenser motor of Fig. 10, an unpolarized dynamic motor may be employed. Also, in place of the polarized magnetic hotel lobbies, railroad cars, dining rooms, restaurants, etc., where those desiring to listen to a program need merely insert a small, inconspicuous receiver l3 in the car, while those who do not wish to listen to the program will be free of annoyance. A system of this sort may also find usefulness in mines or in factories over areas or in locations where a great deal of noise or other extraneous sound exists, or where it is desired to communicate between two individuals in secrecy to the exclusion of others. An especially important use for my present invention is for prompting actors in a play. With a transmission and receiving system as above described, the prompter can talk with complete freedom to the actor who has one of the receivers l3 in his car without knowledge on the part of the audience. Many other uses will, no doubt, readily suggest themselves, as will also other variations in the particular forms of the invention described herein. I therefore desire that my invention shall not be limited except insofar as is made necessary by the prior art and by the spirit of the appended claims.
I claim as my invention:
1. A system for producing and transmitting in an unconfined medium ultrasonic compressional waves modulated at audio frequencies and for detecting the audio frequency modulation components of said waves without the use of a power source, said system comprising, in combination, a source of audio frequency signals, an ultrasonic oscillator, means associated with said source for modulating the output of said oscillator in accordance with said audio frequency signals to provide a modulated ultrasonic signal, a signal translating device adapted to generate compressional waves and arranged to generate said waves in the unconfined ambient, means for applying said modulated ultrasonic signal to said translating device whereby said device will generate in the unconfined ambient ultrasonic compressional waves modulated at said audio frequencies, and a receiver exposed to said ambient in spaced relation to said translating device for receiving said modulated compressional waves, said receiver being adapted to be powered solely by the modulated compressional waves received thereby and to detect said audio frequency modulation components when so powered, said receiver being further adapted to be worn in the ear of a listener and comprising a generator and a motor, said generator including a vibratory member exposed to the ambient, and said motor including a vibratory member arranged to face the ear canal when said receiver is worn in the ear, the output of said generator being connected to the input of said motor. v
2. A system for producing and transmitting in an unconfined medium ultrasonic compressional waves modulated at audio frequencies and for detecting the audio frequency modulation components of said waves without the use of a power source. said system comprising, in combination, a
source of audio frequency signals. an ultrasonic oscillator. means associated with said source for modulating the output oi said oscillator in accordance with said audio frequency signals to provide a modulated ultrasonic signal, a signal translating device adapted to generate compressional waves and. arranged to in the unconfined ambient, means for applying generatesaid waves 2,319,627
said modulated ultrasonic signal to said translating device whereby said device will generate in the unconfined ambient ultrasonic compressional waves modulated at said audio frequencies, and a receiver exposed to said ambient in spaced relation to said translating device for receiving said modulated compressional waves, said receiver being adapted to be powered solely by the modulated compressional waves received thereby and to detect said audio frequency modulation components when so powered, said receiver comprising (1) a polarized, electro-acoustic transducer including a vibratory member exposed to the ambient and responsive to said modulated ultrasonic compressional wave, the voltage output of said transducer corresponding to the wave shape of the acoustic input to said vibratory member, and (2) an unpolarized, electro-mechanical converter including a vibratory member adapted to generate acoustical waves, the output of said transducer being connected to the input of said converter, and said converter vibratory member having an acoustic output which is proportional to the square of the voltage input thereto from said transducer.
3. A device for receiving ultrasonic waves modulated at audio frequencies which comprises,
a first vibratory member adapted to be exposed to and actuated by said waves, a polarized voltage generator associated with said vibratory member and responsive thereto to generate a voltage corresponding to the wave shape of the acoustic input to said member, an unpolarized motor connected to the output ofv said generator, and a second vibratory member associated with said motor, said second vibratory member being responsive to said motor to generate acoustical waves proportional to the square of the voltage input to said motor from said generator and corresponding to said audio frequencies.
4. A device according to claim 3 characterized in that said first named vibratory member, said generator, said motor and said second vibratory member are all combined in a unitary structure.
5. A device according to claim 3 characterized in that said first named vibratory member, said generator, said motor and said second vibratory member are all combined in a unitary structure. and characterized further in that said structure is adapted to fit in the ear of a listener.
6. A device according to claim 3 characterized in that said first named vibratory member, said member.
' HARRY I". OLSON.
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