Abstract: A tuned-frequency-spectrum earpiece for selectively tuning audio frequencies that enter an inner ear of a user wearing the earpiece, the earpiece including a base having an emitter end and receiver end, the base including a channel that passes through an entirety of the base; a sound-attenuation plug, wherein the sound-attenuation plug is configured to couple to the base such that the sound-attenuation plug surrounds at least a portion of the channel of the base; a first filter device configured to insert into the channel of the base and to selectively reject undesired frequencies of the audio frequencies that enter the earpiece; and a frequency-selective sound collector operatively coupled to the receiver end of the base and configured to increase an amount of desired frequencies of the audio frequencies that enter the first filter device. Some embodiments increase the amount of sound from some directions while reducing sound from other directions.

Abstract: A biological sound acquisition device (10) includes a housing (100), a first acceleration sensor (210), and a second acceleration sensor (220). The first acceleration sensor (210) is disposed in the housing (100). The first acceleration sensor (210) is mechanically connected to the housing (100) through a first vibration damping member (410). The second acceleration sensor (220) is disposed in the housing (100).

Abstract: A tuned-frequency-spectrum earpiece for selectively tuning audio frequencies that enter an inner ear of a user wearing the earpiece, the earpiece including a base having an emitter end and receiver end, the base including a channel that passes through an entirety of the base; a sound-attenuation plug, wherein the sound-attenuation plug is configured to couple to the base such that the sound-attenuation plug surrounds at least a portion of the channel of the base; a first filter device configured to insert into the channel of the base and to selectively reject undesired frequencies of the audio frequencies that enter the earpiece; and a frequency-selective sound collector operatively coupled to the receiver end of the base and configured to increase an amount of desired frequencies of the audio frequencies that enter the first filter device. Some embodiments increase the amount of sound from some directions while reducing sound from other directions.

Abstract: At least one sound generator operatively coupleable to a corresponding at least one auscultatory sound-or-vibration sensor provides for generating a corresponding at least one sound signal that is applied to the corresponding at least one auscultatory sound-or-vibration sensor.

Abstract: A modular stethoscope system has multiple ear pieces and chest pieces. The modular stethoscope system allows multiple peoples' heartbeat and breathing sounds to be shared. The apparatus can have multiple heart modules that are placed on users' chests that can each receive circulatory and/or respiratory audio signals from the users. The heart modules can be coupled to each other and/or coupled to multiple audio output devices so that some or all of the users can hear the combined heartbeats. The heart modules' inputs and outputs can be shared through direct physical links and/or converted into electrical or wireless signals that can be received by other electrical audio output devices so that multiple users can listen to multiple heartbeat outputs.

Abstract: An arteriovenous fistula (AVF) stenosis detection system and method thereof and sensing device are provided. The AVF stenosis detection system includes: a sensing device including a microphone; and a server coupled to the sensing device. The sensing device contacts a first location of a patient body, wherein there is a first distance between the first location and a second location of an AVF of the patient body, and the first location is located on an extended path of an artery or a vein corresponding to the AVF. The sensing device receives a frequency spectrum signal through the microphone and transmits the frequency spectrum signal to the server. The server calculates a stenosis percentage of the AVF corresponding to the frequency spectrum signal through a machine learning module and transmits the stenosis percentage to the sensing device.

Abstract: An auscultatory sound-or-vibration sensor electronic test signal applied to a sound generator generates an acoustic sound signal, responsive to which an auscultatory sound-or-vibration sensor in proximity to the sound generator generates a corresponding auscultatory sound signal. The auscultatory sound-or-vibration sensor electronic test signal incorporates a plurality of frequency components, each frequency component of which incorporates an integral number of wavelengths and is terminated following a duration of time corresponding to the integral number of wavelengths after that frequency component is applied to the corresponding sound generator. A determination of whether or not the auscultatory sound-or-vibration sensor is functioning properly is made responsive to an analysis of a Fourier Transform of the auscultatory sound signal.

Abstract: An electronic stethoscope device can be integrated into a conventional stethoscope to digitize auscultated sounds from the body of a patient. The device can be switched off so that the conventional stethoscope can be used as a standard stethoscope. When the device is switched on, the digitized auscultated sounds can be modified to remove the noise. Such modified sounds can be sent wirelessly from the electronic stethoscope device to a peripheral device that can receive such wireless signals, such as computer, cell phone, or cloud application, where the data can be viewed and manipulated further as desired.

Abstract: Methods and implantable medical devices (IMDs) are provided for monitoring a cardiac function of a heart. A heart sound sensor is configured to sense heart sound signals of the subject. The IMD includes a memory to store program instructions. The IMD includes a processor that, when executing the program instructions, is configured to identify S2 signal segment from the heart sound signals, analyze the S2 signal segment to identify a pulmonary valve signal (P2 signal) and an aortic valve signal (A2 signal) within an S2 signal segment of the heart sound signals. The processor is configured to determine a time interval between the A2 and P2 signals, characterize the S2 signal segment to exhibit a first type of S2 split based on the time interval, and identify a cardiac condition based on a comparison of the first type of S2 split and a cardiac condition matrix.

Abstract: The present disclosure pertains to a system configured to determine one or more parameters of chest wall oscillation therapy for a subject. The system includes a wearable garment configured to provide percussion to one or more parts of a lung of a subject. The wearable garment includes: percussion excitation elements configured to produce the percussion; and sensors configured to generate output signals conveying information related to a response of the one or more parts of the lung to the percussion. The system includes a control unit configured to determine frequency and energy density information for the sounds made by the one or more parts of the lungs caused by the percussion, the frequency and energy density information determined based on the output signals; and determine the one or more parameters of the chest wall oscillation therapy based on the frequency and energy density information.

Abstract: A device for detecting stenosis comprising disposable components to ensure function and sanitary conditions, said device having a disposable sensing pad, a disposable piezo assembly, and a disposable sensing pod; wherein the entire device can be disposed of after a predetermined number of uses to ensure accuracy of results and of sanitary conditions.

Abstract: An audio output device is provided. The audio output device includes a buffering member including a biometric sensor and a first terminal connected to the biometric sensor, a housing including a portion to which the buffering member is mounted, a second terminal disposed in the portion of the housing and electrically connected to the first terminal of the buffering member, and a control circuit positioned inside the housing and operatively connected to the biometric sensor, the first terminal, and the second terminal, wherein the control circuit may be configured to supply power to the biometric sensor through the second terminal if the first terminal and the second terminal are connected, and to receive at least one piece of biometric signal data obtained from the biometric sensor of the buffering member through the second terminal.

Abstract: A multi-audio stethoscope head comprising a head body (1) including a sound collecting surface (11), a vibrating diaphragm, and a fastener. The sound collecting surface (11) is provided with a sound guiding hole (16), and the fastener (3) is provided with an axial through hole (33), a fastener sidewall (31) for attaching to the head body (1), and a diaphragm pressing portion (32) for tightly attaching the vibrating diaphragm (2) to the head body (1). The vibrating diaphragm (2) is disposed between the diaphragm pressing portion (32) and the head body (1). Protruding poles (6) protruding toward the vibrating diaphragm (2) is arranged on the sound collecting surface (11) at the radially inner side of the through hole (33), and when the vibrating diaphragm (2) is not subject to external pressure, the vibrating diaphragm (2) is spaced from the protruding poles (6).

Abstract: A method for continuous acoustic signature recognition and classification includes a step of obtaining an audio input signal from a resonant microphone array positioned proximate to a target, the audio input signal having a plurality of channels. The target produces characterizing audio signals depending on a state or condition of the target. A plurality of features is extracted from the audio input signal with a signal processor. The plurality of features is classified to determine the state of the target. An acoustic monitoring system implementing the method is also provided.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an ear tip. The ear tip includes a main body, a first conductive element at least partially embedded in the main body, a second conductive element at least partially embedded in the main body and spaced apart from the first conductive element. The main body includes a central portion having a top and a tail portion extending from the top of the central portion. The first conductive element is proximal to the top of the central portion and the second conductive element is distal from the top of the central portion. A wearable device is also disclosed.

Abstract: A method of making a mold, the mold having an interior cavity for containing a first material and a second material, wherein the mold comprises a first port configured to receive the first material, a second port configured to receive the second material, and a first channel for directing the second material to within the first material, the method includes: determining an electronic file having data representing a shape of an ear; processing the electronic file to create an electronic model of the mold, the electronic model of the mold having sprue features; and creating the mold based on the electronic model of the mold.

Abstract: A sound-limiting device is provided, that includes an earplug body of a resilient elastomeric material, and that has a first portion whose shape corresponds generally to the shape of the vertical canal of a dog's ear canal, and a second portion sized and configured to flex through the elbow region of the dog's ear canal and into the horizontal canal. A spring element can be encapsulated in the first portion of the earplug body, and configured to apply a spring bias radially outward from an axis extending a length of the earplug body. The spring element is of a shape memory alloy having a transition temperature that is below a normal body temperature of a dog. The device can also include a sound conditioning element configured to produce a signal that is audible to an animal wearing the device.

Abstract: Acoustic signals may be used to monitor one or more symptoms of a patient disease. A patient prescription may indicate one or more acoustic sensing programs that may be used to monitor at least on characteristic of an acoustic signal indicative of a patient symptom or disease. The patient prescription may also include a patient specific threshold. When the at least one characteristic of the acoustic signal is compared to the patient specific threshold an indication or warning signal may be generated. The warning signal may indicate a change in patient disease state.

Abstract: A wireless stethoscope provides a method of listening, recording and diagnosis of heart, lung, abdominal, vascular and other visceral organs sounds in place of a standard stethoscope. Simultaneous transfer of data occurs from the wireless stethoscope to an earpiece and a computing device, or an electronic medical records system, for recording, transmitting and analyzing information obtained from physical examination to provide a provisional diagnosis. A digital membrane portion has the capability to transmit sounds and subtle vibrations. The device measures acoustic transmissions that may include airborne transmission, impact transmission and flanking transmission. The device is capable of transmitting sound directly through an earbud port or to provide analog data for digital conversion and transmission of digital information. Further, the device includes sound wave control and noise reduction. The device can be switched from a bell to a membrane mode.

Abstract: A sensor pod assembly comprising a gel pad, a gel pad cap, a piezoelectric sensor, a base plate, a base plate support, a wiring harness, a battery, a noise attenuating backing, and a charging component; said gel pad comprising a top and bottom, said bottom having a flat bottom and a concave recess; said flat bottom acoustically contacting said piezoelectric sensor; said piezoelectric sensor secured to a first side of said base plate support, and a second side of said base plate support secured to said base plate, a wiring harness and a battery connected to said base plate, and a charging component having exposed annular rings on the exterior side of said sensor pod assembly; a noise attenuating backing compressing the charging component against the base plate; and a gel pad cap having an outer face and an inner face, said inner face in contact with said base plate support.

Abstract: There is provided a biological sound measuring device that, in a contact state of being in contact with a body surface of a living body, measures a biological sound of the living body, the biological sound measuring device including: a first sound measuring instrument that is configured to measure the biological sound; a second sound measuring instrument that is configured to measure an ambient sound of the biological sound measuring device; and a controller that determines measurement accuracy of the biological sound in the first sound measuring instrument based on a difference in intensity at a predetermined specified frequency between a first sound measured by the first sound measuring instrument and a second sound measured by the second sound measuring instrument, and that performs notification when the measurement accuracy is less than a predetermined value.

Abstract: A vibratory detector for detecting a vibratory signal from one or more feeders. A processor is in communication with the vibratory detector and configured for determining from at least one characteristic of the vibratory signal a possible action event, and for determining from a pattern of possible action events a likely action event. A warning device is in communication with the processor for providing an output in response to the likely action event. In an embodiment, the at least one characteristic of the vibratory signal can comprise the frequency or magnitude of the vibratory signal.

Abstract: A system for non-invasively determining an indication of an individual's blood pressure is described. In certain embodiments, the system calculates pulse wave transit time using two acoustic sensors. The system can include a first acoustic sensor configured to monitor heart sounds of the patient corresponding to ventricular systole and diastole and a second acoustic sensor configured to monitor arterial pulse sounds at an arterial location remote from the heart. The system can advantageously calculate a arterial pulse wave transit time (PWTT) that does not include the pre-ejection period time delay. In certain embodiments, the system further includes a processor that calculates the arterial PWTT obtained from the acoustic sensors. The system can use this arterial PWTT to determine whether to trigger an occlusive cuff measurement.

Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods are provided for capturing and outputting data regarding a bodily characteristic. In one embodiment, a hardware device can operate as a stethoscope with sensors to detect bodily characteristics such as heart sounds, lung sounds, abdominal sounds, and other bodily sounds and other characteristics such as temperature and ultrasound. The stethoscope can be configured to work independently with built solid state memory or SIM card. The stethoscope can be configured to pair via a wireless communication protocol with one or more electronic devices, and upon pairing with the electronic device(s), can be registered in a network resident in the cloud and can thereby create a network of users of like stethoscopes.

Abstract: A display apparatus includes: a display panel including: a transmissive area configured to transmit light incident thereon, and an emissive area configured to emit light, a light-controlling device on a rear surface of the display panel, the light-controlling device being configured to have a light transmission mode for transmitting the incident light and a light-blocking mode for blocking the incident light, the light-controlling device including: a first substrate and a second substrate facing each other, a transmission controller between the first substrate and the second substrate, the transmission controller overlapping the transmissive area, and a vibration generator between the first substrate and the second substrate, the vibration generator overlapping the emissive area.

Abstract: A medical device includes an acoustic transducer, which is configured to sense infrasonic waves emitted from a body of a living subject with a periodicity determined by a periodic physiological activity and to output an electrical signal in response to the sensed waves. At least one speaker is configured to output audible sounds in response to an electrical input. Processing circuitry is configured to process the electrical signal so as to generate a frequency-stretched signal in which infrasonic frequency components of the electrical input are shifted to audible frequencies while preserving the periodicity of the periodic physiological activity in the frequency-stretched signal, and to input the frequency-stretched signal to the at least one speaker.

Abstract: Introduced here are electronic stethoscope systems designed to simultaneously monitor sounds originating from within a body under examination and the ambient environment. An electronic stethoscope system can include one or more input units that are connected to a hub unit. Each input unit may have at least one auscultation microphone and at least one ambient microphone. To improve the quality of sound recorded by an input unit, a processor can apply a noise cancellation algorithm that considers as input the audio data produced by the auscultation microphone(s) and the audio data produced by the ambient microphone(s). The audio data may be digitized directly in the input unit, and then transmitted to the hub unit for synchronization. For example, by examining the audio data produced by the ambient microphone(s), the processor may discover which digital artifacts, if any, should be filtered from the audio data produced by the auscultation microphone(s).

Abstract: The microphone comprises a housing (1, 2), which has an inner volume (12) filled with a gas, an opening (10) of the housing, an acoustic sensor (3) arranged in the housing, a diaphragm (13) of the acoustic sensor located above the opening, and a heater (14) in the inner volume. The acoustic sensor may especially comprise a microelectromechanical system. The gas is heated from inside the inner volume to increase the pressure and generate a corresponding signal of the acoustic sensor (3). This signal can be used for self-calibration of the sensitivity or for self-diagnostics to check the function of the microphone.

Abstract: An implantable medical device (IMD) is configured with a pressure sensor. The IMD includes a housing and a diaphragm that is exposed to the environment outside of the housing. The diaphragm is configured to transmit a pressure from the environment outside of the housing to a piezoelectric membrane. In response, the piezoelectric membrane generates a voltage and/or a current, which is representative of a pressure change applied to the housing diaphragm. In some cases, only changes in pressure over time are used, not absolute or gauge pressures.

Abstract: An auscultatory sound signal acquired by a recording module is coupled through a high-pass filter having a cut-off frequency in the range of 3 to 15 Hz and subsequently filtered with a low-pass filter, and optionally subject to variable-gain amplification under external control—via a USB or wireless interface—of an associated docking system, responsive to the resulting processed auscultatory sound signal. A sound generator in the docking system generates an associated test signal having an integral number of wavelengths for each of a plurality of frequencies. The test signal is applied to a corresponding auscultatory sound-or-vibration sensor to test the integrity thereof. Resulting sound signals recorded by the recording module are analyzed using a Fourier Transform to determine sensor integrity.

Abstract: An audio system is provided. The audio system includes a sound tube, wherein at least a portion of the sound tube includes a rigid hollow tube portion, at least one answer button, at least one hang-up button, a digital audio player port, a wireless transceiver module, a spring clip, a microphone, and a pair of ear buds.

Abstract: In various embodiments, vibro-acoustic transducer arrangements in accordance herewith are optimized for sensing and transducing acoustic phenomena occurring within a patient's body, and manifesting themselves at the skin surface with frequencies ranging from 0.001 Hz to 10 kHz. Strategies for effectively coupling to the skin include judicious mismatching of mechanical impedance, the use of impedance-matching gels or liquids, a shaped (e.g., domed) pickup, material selection, and/or a peripheral leaf-spring arrangement permitting relative movement between inner and peripheral diaphragm portions. The spring stiffness or spring compliance of the leaf springs may be selectively chosen to optimize the frequency response of the sensor.

Abstract: A lung sound monitoring device is provided. The lung sound monitoring device includes an acoustic sensor and a processor. The acoustic sensor is configured to capture the chest cavity sound of a subject at a first monitoring position on the subject and convert the chest cavity sound into a first chest cavity sound signal. The processor is configured to receive the first chest cavity sound signal and perform a filter process to obtain a first lung sound signal, and convert the first lung sound signal into a first lung sound spectrum using time-domain frequency-domain conversion. The processor acquires a first intensity index according to the first lung sound spectrum, and outputs a prompt signal according to the first intensity index to indicate whether the first monitoring position is a qualified monitoring position.

Abstract: A noise cancellation system for a noise cancellation enabled audio device comprises a first noise filter and a second noise filter, each being designed to process a noise signal, a combiner and an adaptation engine. The first noise filter has a first fixed frequency response matched to a high leakage condition of the audio device. The second noise filter has a second fixed frequency response matched to a low leakage condition of the audio device. The combiner is configured to provide a compensation signal based on a combination of an output of the first noise filter amplified with a first adjustable gain factor and an output of the second noise filter amplified with a second adjustable gain factor. The adaptation engine is configured to estimate a leakage condition of the audio device based on an error noise signal and to adjust at least one of the first and the second adjustable gain factors based on the estimated leakage condition.

Abstract: Connectors permits acoustic and digital stethoscope transmissions. Connectors include first and second pieces for the stethoscope chest piece and earpiece channels. The first piece has a moveable inner element with openings and includes a channel in line with the chest piece channel to provide an acoustic mode of functioning. The openings are collinear with the inner element channel and the extruded channels. The extruded channels and inner element channel may be arrayed in a line and have diameters that successively decrease. A transducer inside the inner element blocks sound from the first extruded channel, and a second transducer is inside the inner element on the other side of one of the openings. For an electronic mode of functioning, the first transducer is in line with the chest piece extruded channel and the second transducer is in line with the earpiece extruded channel. A switch may switch between the modes.

Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods are provided for capturing and outputting data regarding a bodily characteristic. In one embodiment, a hardware device can operate as a stethoscope with sensors to detect bodily characteristics such as heart sounds, lung sounds, abdominal sounds, and other bodily sounds and other characteristics such as temperature and ultrasound. The stethoscope can be configured to work independently with built solid state memory or SIM card. The stethoscope can be configured to pair via a wireless communication protocol with one or more electronic devices, and upon pairing with the electronic device(s), can be registered in a network resident in the cloud and can thereby create a network of users of like stethoscopes.

Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods are provided for capturing and outputting data regarding a bodily characteristic. In one embodiment, a hardware device can operate as a stethoscope with sensors to detect bodily characteristics such as heart sounds, lung sounds, abdominal sounds, and other bodily sounds and other characteristics such as temperature and ultrasound. The stethoscope can be configured to work independently with built solid state memory or SIM card. The stethoscope can be configured to pair via a wireless communication protocol with one or more electronic devices, and upon pairing with the electronic device(s), can be registered in a network resident in the cloud and can thereby create a network of users of like stethoscopes.

Abstract: A stethoscope according to exemplary embodiments of the inventive concept includes a chestpiece for examining a patient by contacting him on the body, a microphone unit for receiving a doctor's voice, a first headset unit connected to the doctor's ears, and a second headset unit connected to the patient's ears, and a guiding unit guiding the chestpiece and the microphone unit to be each connected to at least one of the first headset unit and the second headset unit. Such the composition of the stethoscope enables the patient to listen to the doctor's voice as well as the auscultation sound gathered through the chestpiece, selectively.

Abstract: A method for obtaining fetal heart rate which includes: transmitting an ultrasonic pulse wave (110) towards an abdomen of a pregnant woman according to a preset period; receiving a pulse echo and a fetal heart echo corresponding to the ultrasonic pulse wave in each of the periods, and processing the pulse echo and the fetal heart echo independently to obtain a corresponding pulse rate of the pregnant woman and the fetal heart rate (130); outputting the fetal heart rate (150) when a difference value between the fetal heart rate and the pulse rate of the pregnant woman is not lower than a preset threshold. Furthermore, a system and an apparatus for obtaining fetal heart rate are also provided. The method and terminal for obtaining a fetal heart rate improves accuracy of the obtained fetal heart rate.

Abstract: A system and method to sense heart sounds with one or more implantable medical devices according to one or more signal processing parameters. The method alters one or more of the parameters as a function of one or more physiologic triggering events. The method then senses heart sounds with the one or more implantable medical devices according to at least the one or more altered signal processing parameters.

Abstract: This document discusses, among other things, apparatus, systems, or methods to efficiently collect heart sound data, including detecting first heart sound information of a heart of a patient using a heart sound sensor in a first, low-power operational mode, and detecting second heart sound information of the heart using the heart sound sensor in a separate second, high-power operational mode. The operational mode of the heart sound sensor can be controlled using physiologic information from the patient, including heart sound information, information about a heart rate of the patient, or other physiologic information from the patient that indicates worsening heart failure.

Abstract: A wearable medical device, comprising: a garment configured to be worn about a torso of a patient; one or more sensors for detecting a characteristic of a cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) therapy; an output device; and a processor configured for processing information from the one or more sensors and providing, to the output device, information about the CPR therapy, wherein at least one of the one or more sensors is movably attached to the garment, the at least one sensor configured to be positioned to the center of the patient's chest prior to initiation of the CPR therapy.

Abstract: Introduced here are electronic stethoscope systems designed to simultaneously monitor sounds originating from within a body under examination and the ambient environment. An electronic stethoscope system can include one or more input units that are connected to a hub unit. Each input unit may have at least one auscultation microphone and at least one ambient microphone. To improve the quality of sound recorded by an input unit, a processor can apply a noise cancellation algorithm that considers as input the audio data produced by the auscultation microphone(s) and the audio data produced by the ambient microphone(s). The audio data may be digitized directly in the input unit, and then transmitted to the hub unit for synchronization. For example, by examining the audio data produced by the ambient microphone(s), the processor may discover which digital artifacts, if any, should be filtered from the audio data produced by the auscultation microphone(s).

Abstract: An acoustic sensor is configured to provide accurate and robust measurement of bodily sounds under a variety of conditions, such as in noisy environments or in situations in which stress, strain, or movement may be imparted onto a sensor with respect to a patient. Embodiments of the sensor provide a conformable electrical shielding, as well as improved acoustic and mechanical coupling between the sensor and the measurement site.

Abstract: Neurological Disease Mechanism Analysis for Diagnosis, Drug Screening, (Deep) Brain Stimulation Therapy design and monitoring, Stem Cell Transplantation therapy design and monitoring, Brain Machine Interface design, control, and monitoring.

Abstract: A dual modality sensor comprises a tissue-contact electrode having a first surface configured for receiving an electrical signal from a user's tissue when attached thereto; and a mechanical sensor overlying the cutaneous electrode and configured to sense a mechanical displacement of the first surface through the electrode. The electrode and the mechanical sensor thereby provide electrical and mechanical signals which originate from precisely the same tissue location.

Abstract: System and method for determining a heart rate and a heart rate variability of an individual is disclosed. An audio signal of heart sound is amplified. Subsequently, an envelope of the amplified audio signal is detected by squaring of the amplified audio signal to obtain emphasized high amplitude components and diminished low amplitude components of the audio signal, applying a band pass filter on the audio signal upon squaring and applying a Teager-Kaiser Energy Operator (TKEO) on the filtered audio signal. Peaks in the envelope of the audio signal are detected by calculating difference in magnitude of a point in the audio signal with an average of magnitude of earlier points in the audio signal from the last detected peak or the initial sample value in the processing window when no peak is detected. Based on the peaks detected, heart rate and heart rate variability for the individual are determined.

Abstract: Provided is an auscultation training device having a stethoscope with a headpiece; at least one earpiece; tubing, wherein the tubing has a generally hollow interior; a speaker inserted into the hollow interior of the tubing, further having a 3.5 mm audio jack wherein the insertion points of the speaker forms an airtight seal with the tubing, and wherein the speaker does not obstruct the hollow interior of the tubing. Further provided is a method for auscultation training using the disclosed device.

Abstract: Provided is an auscultation training device having a stethoscope with a headpiece; at least one earpiece; tubing, wherein the tubing has a generally hollow interior and an opening in the wall of the tubing; a speaker inserted into the hollow interior of the tubing, further having a 3.5 mm audio jack wherein the insertion points of the speaker forms an airtight seal with the tubing, and wherein the speaker does not obstruct the hollow interior of the tubing. Further provided is a method for auscultation training using the disclosed device.

Abstract: A method and system provides improved auscultation training for medical students and other healthcare providers. The system includes an instructor stethoscope which generates an acoustic output corresponding to an ausculatory sound from the patient. The acoustic output is wirelessly transmitted to earpieces worn by one or more students such that the students can simultaneously listen with the instructor to the ausculatory sound. The acoustic output may be recorded for future listening and training. The instructor stethoscope includes a resonance chamber having a capacitive pickup to receive the ausculatory sound wave from the stethoscope chest piece. The acoustic wave is converted to an analog signal and then to a digital signal, which is broadcast and then re-converted to an analog signal for the listening students.