This is our latest selection of worldwide publications and patents in english on Acoustics, between many scientific online journals, classified and focused on acoustic, sound waves, acoustic absorption, sound pressure, acoustic impedance, frequency response, reverberation, waveform and Doppler.
Conduit inspection system
Patent published on the 2026-05-28 in WO under Ref WO2026110342 by NTT INC [JP] (Uchibori Daisuke [jp], Ishigamori Megumi [jp], Okamura Yousuke [jp])
Abstract: A conduit inspection system comprises: an output device that outputs sound waves from a first end to a second end of a conduit; a reception device that receives sound waves at the second end; a measurement device that measures the ground sound pressure, which is the sound pressure of ambient sound on the ground above an underground structure; and a control device, wherein when the control device determines that the ground sound pressure is less than a first prescribed value on the basis of sound[...]
Our summary: A conduit inspection system uses sound waves to detect foreign matter inside a conduit. It measures ground sound pressure to determine analysis conditions. The control device manages sound wave analysis based on ambient sound levels.
Conduit inspection, sound waves, measurement device, control device
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Open acoustic device
Patent published on the 2026-05-28 in WO under Ref WO2026107714 by SHENZHEN SHOKZ CO LTD [CN] (Bao Qiuran [cn], Mao Yu [cn], Zheng Jinbo [cn], Zhang Chengqian [cn], Zheng Zeying [cn], Liu Chun Zhiqing [cn])
Abstract: Embodiments of the present description provide an open acoustic device, comprising: a sound production part, comprising a housing and a diaphragm accommodated in the housing, wherein the diaphragm vibrates to produce sound, a sound outlet hole is formed on the side wall of the housing facing the auricle, and the sound outlet hole is configured to guide the sound produced by the diaphragm out of the housing; and a wearing structure, configured to wear the sound production part near the ear canal [...]
Our summary: The open acoustic device includes a sound production part with a diaphragm that vibrates to produce sound. It features a sound outlet hole designed to guide sound towards the auricle without blocking the ear canal. Specific geometric relationships between the sound outlet hole and the auricle are defined to optimize sound delivery.
acoustic device, sound production, diaphragm, ear canal
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Systems and methods for damage localization in plate structures using the geometric phase of acoustic waves
Patent published on the 2026-05-28 in WO under Ref WO2026112518 by ARIZONA BOARD OF REGENTS ON BEHALF OF THE UNIV OF ARIZONA [US] (Kundu Tribikram [us], Deymier Pierre [us], Runge Keith [us], Zhang Guangdong [us])
Abstract: Examples of topological acoustic (TA) sensing techniques for localizing defects in plate structures utilize Lamb waves. TA sensing exploits changes in geometric phase of acoustic waves to detect perturbations in the supporting medium. This approach uses a geometric phase change – index (GPC-I), a measure of the geometry of the acoustic field averaged over a spectral domain, as detection metric in lieu of VD or AR. Calculations based on the finite element method (FEM) in Abaqus/CAE software ver[...]
Our summary: The content discusses a method for localizing damage in plate structures using the geometric phase of acoustic waves. It highlights the use of topological acoustic sensing techniques that leverage Lamb waves to detect defects. The proposed geometric phase change index (GPC-I) method demonstrates improved sensitivity and accuracy over traditional detection methods.
damage localization, acoustic waves, geometric phase, Lamb waves
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Laser chamber, gas laser apparatus, and electronic device manufacturing method
Patent published on the 2026-05-28 in US under Ref US20260149232 by GIGAPHOTON INC [JP] (Ogawa Takuya [jp])
Abstract: [0000] A laser chamber according to an aspect of the present disclosure includes a container, a first electrode, a second electrode, and a sound absorber. The container is filled with a laser gas. The first electrode is disposed in the container. The second electrode is disposed in the container and faces the first electrode. The sound absorber is disposed on at least one of an upstream side and a downstream side of the laser gas from the first electrode. The sound absorber is configured to caus[...]
Our summary: The laser chamber includes a container filled with laser gas and two electrodes. A sound absorber is positioned to reduce the propagation speed of acoustic waves in the discharge space. This design aims to improve the efficiency of the gas laser apparatus.
laser chamber, gas laser, electrodes, sound absorber
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Phasing plug for improved directivity response in a compression driver
Patent published on the 2026-05-28 in US under Ref US20260149917 by HARMAN INT INDUSTRIES INCORPORATED [US] (Voishvillo Alexander [us], Thony Sebastien Loic [us])
Abstract: [0000] A phasing plug for a compression driver includes a body having an inlet side with a front surface and an outlet side with a rear surface, the body disposed about a central axis. A plurality of channels are formed through the body from the inlet side to the outlet side, each of the plurality of channels having an annular configuration with an entrance at the front surface, an exit at the rear surface, and a path length between the entrance and the exit. The plurality of channels have unequ[...]
Our summary: A phasing plug improves directivity response in a compression driver. It features a body with channels of unequal path lengths. These channels create a convex wavefront for enhanced sound output.
phasing plug, compression driver, directivity response, acoustical signals
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Method and system for anomaly detection, health index classification, and remaining useful life (rul) prediction of circuit breakers
Patent published on the 2026-05-28 in US under Ref US20260148133 by THE HONG KONG POLYTECHNIC UNIV [HK] (Bu Siqi [hk], Lin Pui Yu [hk], Yeung Him Ching [hk], Lu Genghong [hk], Fu Yicheng [hk], Wang Bingsen [hk], Dan Yihua [hk], Wong Chak Nam [hk], Lam Kin Man [hk])
Abstract: [0000] Disclosed is a method for anomaly detection, health index classification, and remaining useful life (RUL) prediction of circuit breakers, including the steps of: capturing and collecting real-time trip coil waveform signals from each of circuit breakers; transmitting the collected trip coil waveform signals to a circuit breaker health monitoring system; processing the collected signals data; analyzing the processed data using artificial intelligence and signal processing algorithms for an[...]
Our summary: The method captures real-time trip coil waveform signals from circuit breakers. It processes and analyzes the signals using AI and signal processing for anomaly detection and health index classification. The system predicts the remaining useful life (RUL) of the circuit breakers based on the analyzed data.
anomaly detection, health index classification, remaining useful life, signal processing
Patent
Large language models reveal the neural tracking of linguistic context in attended and unattended multi-talker speech
Published on 2026-05-07 by @MIT
Abstract: AbstractLarge language models (LLMs) capture long-range contextual structure in natural language and have recently been shown to align with the human brain’s contextualized linguistic encoding. This makes them a promising computational probe for studying how context-dependent linguistic information is represented during natural speech perception. Speech perception often occurs in multi-talker environments, where attention must dynamically select among competing streams, yet how contextual info[...]
Our summary: Large language models align with human brain encoding of linguistic context. The study explores how attention affects neural tracking of speech in multi-talker environments. Findings indicate that both attended and unattended speech streams contribute to neural predictions based on contextual information.
language models, neural tracking, speech perception, auditory attention
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A model for positron annihilation in multi-layer systems by solving the diffusion equation using different positron affinities
Published on 2026-04-30 by Lucian Mathes, Michael Gldl, Michael Leitner, Bettina Kohlhaas, Maximilian Suhr, Vassily Vadimovitch Burwitz, Armin Manhard and Christoph Hugenschmidt @IOP SCIENCE
Abstract: We present a method for solving the positron diffusion equation in multi-layer systems. Our approach incorporates material-specific implantation profiles, diffusion parameters, and positron affinities. It utilizes a Markov chain approach to model annihilation probabilities and provides fitting capabilities for experimental S (lineshape) parameter data. We have implemented this algorithm in Python and made it available for free under the name layer-wise investigation of measurements on positron i[...]
Our summary: This study presents a model for positron annihilation in multi-layer systems using a diffusion equation. It introduces a Python algorithm called LIMPID for analyzing positron implantation and diffusion. The tool enhances the reproducibility of positron defect characterization measurements across research groups.
positron annihilation, diffusion equation, multi-layer systems, Markov chain
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