Andromed has released an electronic stethoscope that has filtering to reduce ambient noise and noise generated by hand movement. It also has an auto-muting function that eliminates impact noise if the sensor is struck, or if the patient coughs.
Read more on the Andromed web site.
Innovative DSP have released a new DSP card for use with audio, vibration and sonar applications. The card has signal inputs for up to 32 channels at 24 bit resolution, up to 192kHz, and 6 analog outputs at 24 bit resolution. The card uses a Texas Instruments C6711 processor.
Read more on the Innovative DSP web site.
Nikon have released another camera lens in their VR – vibration reduction series, the AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED lens. The active vibration control help reduce the blurring of images that frequently occurs when taking pictures in low light conditions.
Orbseal have released an expanding polyurethane foam that can be used to fill cavities, designed for automotive use. The foam can improve the rigidity of panels and improve the transmission loss of panels.
Read more on the SAE web site.
Global Media has released a new producted called ClearMic, which is an “acoustic echo cancellation device”, which can be used for video or tele- conferencing.
Read more on the Global Media web site.
Acoustic Magic have a array microphone product that can be used for teleconferencing. The array microphone and associated DSP and software are used to locate someone talking, and electronically steers a “listening beam”, like an acoustic searchlight, in that direction.
Read more on the Acoustic Magic web site.
Andrea Electronics will sell its aircraft communication products division for $3.25m to a group of private investors. They have been looking for ways to fund their anti-noise and DSP microphone and audio software products divisions, said the president and CEO of the company, Christopher Sauvigne.
Read more on the Andrea Electronics web site.
NXT, a company that holds several patents for flat panel speakers, has helped NEC design a computer monitor for desktop PCs that acts as a loudspeaker.
Read more on the NXT web site.
VXI Technology, Irvine CA, will acquire Agilent’s mechanical data acquisition products. Agilent will sell its assets, products, technology and employees associated with its VXI-based mechanical data acquisition products includes measurement and analysis products for use in shock, vibration and acoustical analysis applications.
Read more on the Agilent web site.
Owens Corning Automotive, Novi Michigan USA, has developed a composite speaker panel that uses Distributed Mode Loudspeakers. The technology has been available from NXT since the 90’s, and produce both mid- and high frequency sound and that is non-directional.
Read more on the Owens Corning Composites web site, under the Automotive section.