Quiet, Inc.

Niamh C Finnegan

Peter L Madaffari

Scott A Moser

Vijay Parsa

Carlos Montoya

An attenuator is disclosed that enables a microphone's relatively undistorted pick up of a voice that is generated in close proximity to the microphone. This attenuator is a key component of a groundbreaking assistive device or handset/headset that empowers individuals with speech impairments to effectively communicate and reintegrate into society. By leveraging advanced acoustic hardware, intelligent voice algorithms, and a comprehensive image-or-vocabulary-to-impaired-voice database, the handset/headset facilitates understanding the user's impaired speech by harvesting understood terminology and outputting the same in a communicative context. Thus, the handset/headset enables seamless public interaction, independence, and improved quality of life to the user with speech impediments and ensures equal participation and inclusion in everyday verbal interactions.

Precisely controlled microphone acoustic attenuator with protective microphone enclosure

The acoustic attenuator also serves as a protective microphone enclosure that reduces exposure to debris as well as environmental humidity 5 and harmful gases.

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Bristol, United Kingdom

Niamh C Finnegan