Abstract: Disclosed herein is a system for identifying and diagnosing sounds of infected wild birds and poultry. The system includes: a multi channel audio analysis device (MCAAD); and a sound collection unit connected to the MCAAD via a wired or wireless connection. The sound collection unit collects sounds of birds via a plurality of microphones, and information about the collected sounds is transmitted to the MCAAD via a relay.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to acoustics and signal processing. More specifically, the present invention is directed to a system and methods by which whether and the time during which one or more subjects are present within a given area of a marine or terrestrial ecosystem, and other information regarding the subjects can be efficiently determined by the sounds that the subjects produce. Advantageously, certain embodiments of the present invention permit a user to select and rapidly produce one or more visual presentations of the signals of interest (SOI) recorded from the passive acoustic monitoring of a given area of an ecosystem in order to obtain additional information about the subjects.

Abstract: One or more embodiments described herein include methods and systems of creating transcribed electronic communications based on sound inputs. More specifically, systems and methods described herein provide users the ability to easily and effectively send an electronic communication that includes a textual message transcribed from a sound input. Additionally, systems and methods described herein provide an analysis of a textual message transcribed from a sound input allowing users to correct an inaccurate or incorrect transcription.

Abstract: A method of defining an acoustic channel in a vehicle or other environment involving providing a respective definition of in-vehicle sound sources, the definitions including a definition of a respective sound associated with each sound source and a respective location within the vehicle associated with each sound source. Segments corresponding to the sounds are identified in an output signal of a microphone located in the vehicle. Definitions of acoustic channels are generated from the output signal segments in respect of the location associated with the respective sound source. The sounds relate to intrinsic parts of the vehicle, for example a door closing or a windshield wiper operating. A map of acoustic channels is maintained and used to compensate audio signals for distortion caused by a relevant acoustic channel. The acoustic map can be updated while the vehicle is driving in response to detection of sounds from the sound sources.

Abstract: A method and system for tracking the movement of animals as the animals are moved from location to location during processing comprises the steps of tagging the animals under observation and tracking the location and duration each tagged animal spends at each location as it is moved to generate data representing each tagged animal's movement history

Abstract: An animal sorting tool with poking tip for humanely sorting and herding animals. The animal sorting tool with poking tip includes a housing with first and second ends, a pair of lateral sides extending between the ends, and a pair of panels. The ends, lateral sides, and panels of the housing define an interior of the housing. The housing has a tube extending through the ends of the housing. The tube has an open end positioned towards the first end of the housing and a closed tip portion protruding outwardly from the second end of the housing. A handle is inserted in the tube through the open end and extends into the tip portion of the tube.

Abstract: The invention relates to an automated system for monitoring wildlife auditory data and recording same for subsequent analysis and identification. The system comprises one or more microphones coupled to a recording apparatus for recording wildlife vocalizations in digital format. The resultant recorded data is preprocessed, segmented, and analyzed by means of a neural network to identify the respective species. The system minimizes the need for human intervention and subjective interpretation of the recorded sounds.

Abstract: A livestock cutter gate apparatus includes an elongated alley having a first end presenting an entrance and a second end presenting a main exit and a sort exit, and a first air-driven gate positioned in the alley between the main exit and the sort exit. The first gate is shiftable between a sorting position in which it blocks the main exit and opens the sort exit, and a non-sorting position in which it blocks the sort exit and opens the main exit. A pair of saloon gates are positioned in the alley at the entrance and are shiftable between a closed position in which they block the entrance from incoming livestock and an open position in which they open the entrance.