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Presented by Alexander Goldin

Copyright © 2003 Alango Ltd.

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Common microphone typesCommon microphone types

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The Optimal Directivity MicrophoneThe Optimal Directivity Microphone

AbilityAbility: automatically change: automatically change the directivity pattern the directivity pattern

ObjectiveObjective: the best: the best signal-to-noise ratio in signal-to-noise ratio in varying acoustic conditions. varying acoustic conditions.

ChallengeChallenge: Fast adaptation: Fast adaptation with minimal distortion with minimal distortion

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Electronic Directional MicrophoneElectronic Directional Microphone

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Autodirective Dual MicrophoneAutodirective Dual Microphone

Autodirective Dual Microphone schematic

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DSP based dual microphoneDual microphone with variable polar pattern

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2.2. Create an optimal Create an optimal microphone in every microphone in every frequency bandfrequency band

3.3. Equalize every bandEqualize every band

4.4. Combine from bandsCombine from bands

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1.1. Estimate sensor difference Estimate sensor difference (gain “(gain “ss”)”)

2.2. Define the optimal delay “Define the optimal delay “””

3.3. Compute equalization gain “Compute equalization gain “gg” ” according to according to and and ; ;

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Measured ADM polar patternMeasured ADM polar pattern

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ADM and other Alango technologiesADM and other Alango technologies

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Other Alango technologies use the same Other Alango technologies use the same subband decomposition scheme.subband decomposition scheme.

Integration of technologies is easy without Integration of technologies is easy without extra MIPS, Memory or time delay required.extra MIPS, Memory or time delay required.

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ADM: summary of virtuesADM: summary of virtues

An optimal, adaptive polar pattern with a very An optimal, adaptive polar pattern with a very low adaptation time (around 5ms)low adaptation time (around 5ms)

Far and close talk operationsFar and close talk operations

Low latency (<5ms)Low latency (<5ms)

No proximity effectNo proximity effect

Low sensitivity to wind and other turbulencesLow sensitivity to wind and other turbulences

Easy integration with other Alango technologiesEasy integration with other Alango technologies

Low demands to constituting SPL sensorsLow demands to constituting SPL sensors

Easy integration into mobile and other devicesEasy integration into mobile and other devices

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ADM applicationsADM applications

Cellular PhonesCellular Phones ADM is perfect for cellular phones. ADM technology significantly improves signal quality for both speakerphone (far-talk) and handset (close-talk) phone usage.

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Hearing aidsHearing aidsADM works very well in hearing aids. It provides high attenuation of ambient noise and other off-axis sounds. Mic.1 Mic.2

Reporter’s microphoneReporter’s microphoneADM excellent and adaptive directivity combined with its immunity to wind noise makes it ideal technology for such application.

Conference microphoneADM excellent directivity, lack of proximity effect and low sensitivity to popping and puffing sounds eliminates most of conference microphone problems.

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Hands-free car kitsHands-free car kitsADM high directivity, immunity to wind noise and low components cost provides provides unparallel benefits

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ADM in cellular phonesADM in cellular phones

Outside BOSOutside BOS(regular mic) (regular mic)

In the close-talk (handset ) mode, ADM creates “Bubble Of Sensitivity” (BOS) muting outside sounds

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In the far-talk (speakerphone ) mode, ADM creates “Beam Of Sensitivity” (BOS) attenuating outside soundsOutside BOSOutside BOS(regular mic) (regular mic)

Inside BOSInside BOS(ADM) (ADM)

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Alango contact informationAlango contact information

www.alango.com

Headquarters: Edgar 1, Tirat-Carmel 39100, Israel

Telephone: +972 4 8580743

Fax: +972 4 8580621

e-mail: sound.info@alango.com