Sphere
A personalized sound session is provided by projecting sound waves and vibrations onto the user’s body and real-time capturing the user’s individual acoustic profile to optimize acoustic entrainment. In this way, the Sphere guides the user towards improved homeostasis, which promotes greater physical and emotional health and resilience. A session in the Sphere takes between 15–40 minutes, depending on the intended effect.
Effects of sound interventions with the Sphere have been observed relating to effective stress alleviation, regulation of arousal for mood and sleep modulation , promotion of cardiovascular functions and blood cell longevity, increased focus, attention, innovative thinking, heightened creativity and improved memory functions and other reported benefits. The effects during and after a treatment may vary among users depending on their personal condition and needs.
Assessment and monitoring of sessions is provided by personal reports accessible through an online app. The reports translate acoustic information captured in the Sphere to factors relating to the user’s physical, emotional and mental wellbeing.
System items:
spherical pod
2 X multicable, 100 mm ⌀, 15 m length
2 X out-board 19” rack (1066.8 X 482.6 X 482.6 mm)
Internal user functions:
vibroacoustic chair
air, temperature and humidity regulation panel
door automation panel
light dimmer
External user functions:
door automation panel
web-based control and monitoring software app
Sphere dimensions:
inner diameter: 2 m ⌀
outer diameter: 2.8 m ⌀
max outer dimensions with door closed: 2800 X 2800 X 2910.76 mm
max outer dimensions with door open: 2800 X 3242.13 X 3934.92 mm
weight: 1200 kg
System configuration:
audio I/O: 15/9 channels
data I/O: 24/143 channels
System calibration:
system tuning: FQ = 43.32 Hz
frequency response: 16 Hz–16 kHz, -3 dB/+1 dB at center
frequency range: 10 Hz–96 kHz, -10 dB/-20 dB at center
sensitivity: 90 dB/1 Pa(2.83V) at center
inner directionality (±3dB): 360 degrees spherical
Acoustic insulation:
outer noise reduction: -30 dB
inner noise reduction: >0.95 NRC
Power:
power handling: 1200W average, 2400W peak (IEC 268-5)
min power source requirement: 16A/230V w 300 mA differential circuit breaker
Durability:
all parts 100% recyclable
P. Oomen et al., Deviations in Sound Waves Associated with Physiological and Psychological States, 2023
D. Gentile et al., Effects of Sound Immersion on Emotional Wellbeing and Homeostasis, 2024
R. Geffen et al., Effects of Sound Immersion on In Vitro Blood Cells, 2023
P. Oomen & L. de Klerk, Environmental Sound Loudspeaker, WO2023/287291 A1, 2023
P. Oomen, Method for Generating a Reverberation Audio Signal, WO2022/045888 A1, 2022
P. Oomen & R. Geffen, Method and System For Improving a Physiological Condition of a Subject, WO2022/039598 A1, 2022
P. Oomen, Generating an Audio Signal Associated with a Virtual Sound Source, WO2021/118352 A1, 2021
POC = proof of concept
IP = intellectual property
MVP = minimum viable product
DFP = design for production
DFM = design for manufacturing
DB = distribution
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Spectrum
This new built-in technology enhances the quality of sound experience and promotes homeostasis in the user, resulting in greater physical and emotional health and resilience. An effective session using Spectrum takes between 15–40 minutes, depending on the intended effect.
Effects of sound interventions have been observed relating to effective stress alleviation, regulation of arousal for mood and sleep modulation, promotion of cardiovascular functions and blood cell longevity, increased focus, attention, innovative thinking, heightened creativity and improved memory functions and other reported benefits. With Spectrum, the benefits of sound intervention become available through the compact format of headphones.
Assessment and monitoring of sessions is provided by personal reports accessible through an online app. The reports translate acoustic information captured by the headphones to factors relating to the user’s physical, emotional and mental wellbeing.
System items:
headphones
multicable, 6 mm ⌀, 3 m length AD/DA converter
web-based control and monitoring software app
System configuration:
audio I/O: 2/2 channels
data I/O: 4/3 channels
Durability:
all parts 100% recyclable
P. Oomen et al., Deviations in Sound Waves Associated with Physiological and Psychological States, 2023
D. Gentile et al., Effects of Sound Immersion on Emotional Wellbeing and Homeostasis, 2024
R. Geffen et al., Effects of Sound Immersion on In Vitro Blood Cells, 2023
P. Oomen, Method for Generating a Reverberation Audio Signal, WO2022/045888 A1, 2022
P. Oomen & R. Geffen, Method and System For Improving a Physiological Condition of a Subject, WO2022/039598 A1, 2022
P. Oomen, Generating an Audio Signal Associated with a Virtual Sound Source, WO2021/118352 A1, 2021
POC = proof of concept
IP = intellectual property
MVP = minimum viable product
DFP = design for production
DFM = design for manufacturing
DB = distribution
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POP
Nature Credits projects
Environmental sound is captured by the POPs to assess the richness, abundance, evenness, and diversity of species within a given ecosystem. Based on continuous assessment, acoustic enrichment is auto-determined and soundscape broadcasting is continuously optimized. In this way, POPs facilitate acoustic restoration in disturbed terrestrial and aquatic areas, which can accelerate recolonisation of animals and the microbes and propagules they carry.
POPs can be networked to form mobile multi-channel broadcasting configurations covering extended environmental areas. The central processing unit connecting a network of POPS is used to monitor and report on the restorative process of the area over an extended duration of time.
System items:
wireless spherical transducer
central processing unit (CPU)
System dimensions:
8 cm ⌀
System configuration:
audio I/O: 1/1 channels
data I/O: 2/1 channels
System calibration:
system tuning: FQ = 248 Hz
frequency response: 200 Hz–20 kHz, -3 dB/+1 dB at the reference angle
frequency range: 100 Hz–96 kHz, -10 dB/-20 dB at the reference angle
sound pressure level (SPL): 80 dB(1V) at 1m
directionality (±3dB): 360 degrees spherical around the reference angle
Power:
power handling: 4W average, 8W peak (IEC 268-5)
Durability:
all parts 100% recyclable
POC = proof of concept
IP = intellectual property
MVP = minimum viable product
DFP = design for production
DFM = design for manufacturing
DB = distribution
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Rubicon
System dimensions:
12 cm cubed device
Power:
AC/DC compatible
Output tbd
Durability:
all parts 100% recyclable
POC = proof of concept
IP = intellectual property
MVP = minimum viable product
DFP = design for production
DFM = design for manufacturing
DB = distribution
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