Patents by Inventor Viggo Henriksen
Viggo Henriksen has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 11929056Abstract: Disclosed embodiments may relate to systems and methods for monitoring and/or mapping noise data from a plurality of noise monitoring devices. In some embodiments, the plurality of noise monitoring devices may include hearing protection devices configured to detect noise, and typically may communicate such noise data (which may also include location) so that the noise data can be pooled. The pooled noise data from the plurality of noise monitoring devices may then be used to the benefit of one or more of such noise monitoring devices.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2023Date of Patent: March 12, 2024Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: Neal Muggleton, Trym Holter, Viggo Henriksen, Claes Haglund, May Wilson, John Jenkins
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Patent number: 11743629Abstract: A noise sensor is disposed adjacent a speaker within an ear cup of a hearing protection device. The speaker is disposed within a speaker housing and the noise sensor is disposed within a sensor housing, the sensor housing coupled to the speaker housing such that the noise sensor and speaker remain adjacent one another. The noise sensor includes at least a microphone operably coupled to a printed circuit board. The sensor housing defines an axial bore such that the noise sensor can receive acoustic signals via the axial bore. The sensor housing can be coupled to the speaker housing such that the noise sensor is sealed therebetween and receives acoustic signals via a distal end of the axial bore opposite the speaker. A calibration tool can be disposed to the axial bore via the distal end for airtight calibration of the noise sensor.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2022Date of Patent: August 29, 2023Assignee: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Peter Kara, Erik Pertot, Viggo Henriksen, Tomas Brhel
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Publication number: 20230267909Abstract: Disclosed embodiments may relate to systems and methods for monitoring and/or mapping noise data from a plurality of noise monitoring devices. In some embodiments, the plurality of noise monitoring devices may include hearing protection devices configured to detect noise, and typically may communicate such noise data (which may also include location) so that the noise data can be pooled. The pooled noise data from the plurality of noise monitoring devices may then be used to the benefit of one or more of such noise monitoring devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2023Publication date: August 24, 2023Inventors: Neal Muggleton, Trym Holter, Viggo Henriksen, Claes Haglund, May Wilson, John Jenkins
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Patent number: 11670275Abstract: Disclosed embodiments may relate to systems and methods for monitoring and/or mapping noise data from a plurality of noise monitoring devices. In some embodiments, the plurality of noise monitoring devices may include hearing protection devices configured to detect noise, and typically may communicate such noise data (which may also include location) so that the noise data can be pooled. The pooled noise data from the plurality of noise monitoring devices may then be used to the benefit of one or more of such noise monitoring devices.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2020Date of Patent: June 6, 2023Assignee: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Neal Muggleton, Trym Holter, Viggo Henriksen, Claes Haglund, May Wilson, John Jenkins
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Publication number: 20220141571Abstract: A noise sensor is disposed adjacent a speaker within an ear cup of a hearing protection device. The speaker is disposed within a speaker housing and the noise sensor is disposed within a sensor housing, the sensor housing coupled to the speaker housing such that the noise sensor and speaker remain adjacent one another. The noise sensor includes at least a microphone operably coupled to a printed circuit board. The sensor housing defines an axial bore such that the noise sensor can receive acoustic signals via the axial bore. The sensor housing can be coupled to the speaker housing such that the noise sensor is sealed therebetween and receives acoustic signals via a distal end of the axial bore opposite the speaker. A calibration tool can be disposed to the axial bore via the distal end for airtight calibration of the noise sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2022Publication date: May 5, 2022Inventors: Peter KARA, Erik PERTOT, Viggo HENRIKSEN, Tomas BRHEL
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Patent number: 11265644Abstract: A noise sensor is disposed adjacent a speaker within an ear cup of a hearing protection device. The speaker is disposed within a speaker housing and the noise sensor is disposed within a sensor housing, the sensor housing coupled to the speaker housing such that the noise sensor and speaker remain adjacent one another. The noise sensor includes at least a microphone operably coupled to a printed circuit board. The sensor housing defines an axial bore such that the noise sensor can receive acoustic signals via the axial bore. The sensor housing can be coupled to the speaker housing such that the noise sensor is sealed therebetween and receives acoustic signals via a distal end of the axial bore opposite the speaker. A calibration tool can be disposed to the axial bore via the distal end for airtight calibration of the noise sensor.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2020Date of Patent: March 1, 2022Assignee: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Peter Kara, Erik Pertot, Viggo Henriksen, Tomas Brhel
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Patent number: 11076248Abstract: A headset system comprises: a headset comprising at least one microphone and at least one speaker and configured to transmit and receive sound; a wire system coupled to the headset and comprising a wire; and a control unit coupled to the wire system and configured to: receive from the wire a combined signal comprising a first signal and a second signal, determine that the first signal is a spurious signal, and detect a failure of the wire system based on the determining.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2016Date of Patent: July 27, 2021Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: Trym Holter, Viggo Henriksen, Jaromir Macak, Ingunn Amdal
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Publication number: 20210097969Abstract: Disclosed embodiments may relate to systems and methods for monitoring and/or mapping noise data from a plurality of noise monitoring devices. In some embodiments, the plurality of noise monitoring devices may include hearing protection devices configured to detect noise, and typically may communicate such noise data (which may also include location) so that the noise data can be pooled. The pooled noise data from the plurality of noise monitoring devices may then be used to the benefit of one or more of such noise monitoring devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2020Publication date: April 1, 2021Inventors: Neal Muggleton, Trym Holter, Viggo Henriksen, Claes Haglund, May Wilson, John Jenkins
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Patent number: 10896667Abstract: Disclosed embodiments may relate to systems and methods for monitoring and/or mapping noise data from a plurality of noise monitoring devices. In some embodiments, the plurality of noise monitoring devices may include hearing protection devices configured to detect noise, and typically may communicate such noise data (which may also include location) so that the noise data can be pooled. The pooled noise data from the plurality of noise monitoring devices may then be used to the benefit of one or more of such noise monitoring devices.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2018Date of Patent: January 19, 2021Assignee: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Neal Muggleton, Trym Holter, Viggo Henriksen, Claes Haglund, May Wilson, John Jenkins
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Patent number: 10856067Abstract: A hearing protection device configured to measure the noise exposure of a user and to provide a time remaining estimate until a maximum noise exposure level is achieved. Generally, the hearing protection device may comprise a sound sealing section, a microphone configured to generate a detected sound signal indicative of the measured sound level at the user's ear canal, a memory/storage configured to record the detected sound signal as sound exposure history, a timer configured to measure the amount of time the hearing protection device is exposed to sound, and a processor configured to receive a timer signal from the timer and the detected sound signal to calculate a time remaining estimate until reaching the maximum noise exposure level. Additionally, the maximum noise exposure level may be based on industry regulations or personalized hearing thresholds.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2019Date of Patent: December 1, 2020Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: John Jenkins, Neal Muggleton, Viggo Henriksen, May Wilson, Trym Holter, Claes Haglund
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Publication number: 20200374622Abstract: A noise sensor is disposed adjacent a speaker within an ear cup of a hearing protection device. The speaker is disposed within a speaker housing and the noise sensor is disposed within a sensor housing, the sensor housing coupled to the speaker housing such that the noise sensor and speaker remain adjacent one another. The noise sensor includes at least a microphone operably coupled to a printed circuit board. The sensor housing defines an axial bore such that the noise sensor can receive acoustic signals via the axial bore. The sensor housing can be coupled to the speaker housing such that the noise sensor is sealed therebetween and receives acoustic signals via a distal end of the axial bore opposite the speaker. A calibration tool can be disposed to the axial bore via the distal end for airtight calibration of the noise sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2020Publication date: November 26, 2020Inventors: Peter KARA, Erik PERTOT, Viggo HENRIKSEN, Tomas BRHEL
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Publication number: 20200359144Abstract: A headset system comprises: a headset comprising at least one microphone and at least one speaker and configured to transmit and receive sound; a wire system coupled to the headset and comprising a wire; and a control unit coupled to the wire system and configured to: receive from the wire a combined signal comprising a first signal and a second signal, determine that the first signal is a spurious signal, and detect a failure of the wire system based on the determining.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2016Publication date: November 12, 2020Inventors: Trym Holter, Viggo Henriksen, Jaromir Macak, Ingunn Amdal
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Publication number: 20200037060Abstract: A hearing protection device configured to measure the noise exposure of a user and to provide a time remaining estimate until a maximum noise exposure level is achieved. Generally, the hearing protection device may comprise a sound sealing section, a microphone configured to generate a detected sound signal indicative of the measured sound level at the user's ear canal, a memory/storage configured to record the detected sound signal as sound exposure history, a timer configured to measure the amount of time the hearing protection device is exposed to sound, and a processor configured to receive a timer signal from the timer and the detected sound signal to calculate a time remaining estimate until reaching the maximum noise exposure level. Additionally, the maximum noise exposure level may be based on industry regulations or personalized hearing thresholds.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2019Publication date: January 30, 2020Inventors: John Jenkins, Neal Muggleton, Viggo Henriksen, May Wilson, Trym Holter, Claes Haglund
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Publication number: 20190385583Abstract: Disclosed embodiments may relate to systems and methods for monitoring and/or mapping noise data from a plurality of noise monitoring devices. In some embodiments, the plurality of noise monitoring devices may include hearing protection devices configured to detect noise, and typically may communicate such noise data (which may also include location) so that the noise data can be pooled. The pooled noise data from the plurality of noise monitoring devices may then be used to the benefit of one or more of such noise monitoring devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2018Publication date: December 19, 2019Applicant: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: Neal MUGGLETON, Trym HOLTER, Viggo HENRIKSEN, Claes HAGLUND, May WILSON, John JENKINS
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Patent number: 10455318Abstract: A hearing protection earmuff may be configured to dampen vibrations at an interface. Generally, the hearing protection earmuff may comprise two ear cups, a headband attached to and connecting the ear cups, one or more sensors, a processor, an electroacoustic shock absorber, and an electromagnetic controller. Typically, the electromagnetic controller may be associated with an electroacoustic shock absorber and may be configured to control the dampening of the electroacoustic shock absorber. The dampening of the electroacoustic shock absorber may occur as a smart fluid changes viscosity in response to a signal received from the electromagnetic controller. In some embodiments, the clamping force between the headband and the ear cup may be varied by the electroacoustic shock absorber to minimize the vibrational impact on the user's ears. In some embodiments, the electroacoustic shock absorber may control the compressibility of the seal cushion located on each ear cup.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2018Date of Patent: October 22, 2019Assignee: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: John Jenkins, Neal Muggleton, Viggo Henriksen, May Wilson
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Patent number: 10440463Abstract: A hearing protection device configured to measure the noise exposure of a user and to provide a time remaining estimate until a maximum noise exposure level is achieved. Generally, the hearing protection device may comprise a sound sealing section, a microphone configured to generate a detected sound signal indicative of the measured sound level at the user's ear canal, a memory/storage configured to record the detected sound signal as sound exposure history, a timer configured to measure the amount of time the hearing protection device is exposed to sound, and a processor configured to receive a timer signal from the timer and the detected sound signal to calculate a time remaining estimate until reaching the maximum noise exposure level. Additionally, the maximum noise exposure level may be based on industry regulations or personalized hearing thresholds.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2018Date of Patent: October 8, 2019Assignee: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: John Jenkins, Neal Muggleton, Viggo Henriksen, May Wilson, Trym Holter, Claes Haglund
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Publication number: 20180359555Abstract: A hearing protection device configured to measure the noise exposure of a user and to provide a time remaining estimate until a maximum noise exposure level is achieved. Generally, the hearing protection device may comprise a sound sealing section, a microphone configured to generate a detected sound signal indicative of the measured sound level at the user's ear canal, a memory/storage configured to record the detected sound signal as sound exposure history, a timer configured to measure the amount of time the hearing protection device is exposed to sound, and a processor configured to receive a timer signal from the timer and the detected sound signal to calculate a time remaining estimate until reaching the maximum noise exposure level. Additionally, the maximum noise exposure level may be based on industry regulations or personalized hearing thresholds.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2018Publication date: December 13, 2018Inventors: John Jenkins, Neal Muggleton, Viggo Henriksen, May Wilson, Trym Holter, Claes Haglund
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Publication number: 20180324517Abstract: A hearing protection earmuff may be configured to dampen vibrations at an interface. Generally, the hearing protection earmuff may comprise two ear cups, a headband attached to and connecting the ear cups, one or more sensors, a processor, an electroacoustic shock absorber, and an electromagnetic controller. Typically, the electromagnetic controller may be associated with an electroacoustic shock absorber and may be configured to control the dampening of the electroacoustic shock absorber. The dampening of the electroacoustic shock absorber may occur as a smart fluid changes viscosity in response to a signal received from the electromagnetic controller. In some embodiments, the clamping force between the headband and the ear cup may be varied by the electroacoustic shock absorber to minimize the vibrational impact on the user's ears. In some embodiments, the electroacoustic shock absorber may control the compressibility of the seal cushion located on each ear cup.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2018Publication date: November 8, 2018Inventors: John Jenkins, Neal Muggleton, Viggo Henriksen, May Wilson
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Patent number: 9895088Abstract: A hearing protection device is disclosed which incorporates integrated audiometric testing, thereby allowing for testing without removal of safety hearing protection. The hearing protection is typically intended to be worn for the duration of a work shift, and allows for self-testing during the shift. Embodiments of the device may utilize a series of partial test sessions, so that each test session is kept brief so as to not interfere unduly with the work schedule. This may encourage frequent testing, hopefully aiding in early detection of potential hearing loss. Additionally, methods of use are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2016Date of Patent: February 20, 2018Assignee: Honeywell Hearing Technologies ASInventors: Viggo Henriksen, Trym Holter, Olav Kvaloy, Asle Melvaer, Georg Esa Ottesen, Odd Kristen Ostern Pettersen, Jarle Svean, Svein Sorsdal
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Patent number: 9554733Abstract: A hearing protection device is disclosed which incorporates integrated audiometric testing, thereby allowing for testing without removal of safety hearing protection. The hearing protection is typically intended to be worn for the duration of a work shift, and allows for self-testing during the shift. Embodiments of the device may utilize a series of partial test sessions, so that each test session is kept brief so as to not interfere unduly with the work schedule. This may encourage frequent testing, hopefully aiding in early detection of potential hearing loss. Additionally, methods of use are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2011Date of Patent: January 31, 2017Assignee: Honeywell Hearing Technologies ASInventors: Viggo Henriksen, Trym Holter, Olav Kvaløy, Asle Melvaer, Georg Esa Ottesen, Odd Kristen Østern Pettersen, Jarle Svean, Svein Sørsdal