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WO2013011259A1 - Systeme d'alerte - Google Patents

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WO2013011259A1
WO2013011259A1 PCT/GB2012/000599 GB2012000599W WO2013011259A1 WO 2013011259 A1 WO2013011259 A1 WO 2013011259A1 GB 2012000599 W GB2012000599 W GB 2012000599W WO 2013011259 A1 WO2013011259 A1 WO 2013011259A1
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G09—EDUCATION; CRYPTOGRAPHY; DISPLAY; ADVERTISING; SEALS
    • G09B—EDUCATIONAL OR DEMONSTRATION APPLIANCES; APPLIANCES FOR TEACHING, OR COMMUNICATING WITH, THE BLIND, DEAF OR MUTE; MODELS; PLANETARIA; GLOBES; MAPS; DIAGRAMS
    • G09B19/00—Teaching not covered by other main groups of this subclass
    • G09B19/003—Repetitive work cycles; Sequence of movements
    • G09B19/0038—Sports
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B71/00—Games or sports accessories not covered in groups A63B1/00 - A63B69/00
    • A63B71/0009—Games or sports accessories not covered in groups A63B1/00 - A63B69/00 for handicapped persons
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B71/00—Games or sports accessories not covered in groups A63B1/00 - A63B69/00
    • A63B71/06—Indicating or scoring devices for games or players, or for other sports activities
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G08—SIGNALLING
    • G08B—SIGNALLING OR CALLING SYSTEMS; ORDER TELEGRAPHS; ALARM SYSTEMS
    • G08B1/00—Systems for signalling characterised solely by the form of transmission of the signal
    • G08B1/08—Systems for signalling characterised solely by the form of transmission of the signal using electric transmission ; transformation of alarm signals to electrical signals from a different medium, e.g. transmission of an electric alarm signal upon detection of an audible alarm signal
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G08—SIGNALLING
    • G08B—SIGNALLING OR CALLING SYSTEMS; ORDER TELEGRAPHS; ALARM SYSTEMS
    • G08B6/00—Tactile signalling systems, e.g. personal calling systems
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G09—EDUCATION; CRYPTOGRAPHY; DISPLAY; ADVERTISING; SEALS
    • G09B—EDUCATIONAL OR DEMONSTRATION APPLIANCES; APPLIANCES FOR TEACHING, OR COMMUNICATING WITH, THE BLIND, DEAF OR MUTE; MODELS; PLANETARIA; GLOBES; MAPS; DIAGRAMS
    • G09B19/00—Teaching not covered by other main groups of this subclass
    • G09B19/22—Games, e.g. card games

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  • the present invention relates to an ale rTng system, apparatus and method. More especially the invention relates to an alerting system, apparatus and " method designed to assist hearing-impaired people in sporting events and which is useful for training purposes .
  • the present invention seeks to provide a system including apparatus for being worn in a game, for example by a person with a hearing impairment and also a referee, umpire, assistant, official or coach to allow the person with the impairment to instantly recognise when a signal has been made by the referee etc.
  • a system for alerting a person with a hearing impairment participating in a game to a signal provided by a referee of the game comprising a referee module to be worn by the referee during use and at least one player module to be worn by a respective player during use, the referee module comprising a microphone, means for detecting a predetermined audio signal received through the microphone, and a transmitter responsive to detection of the predetermined audio signal to transmit an alert signal to a receiver of the or each player module, the player module further comprising means to alert the or each player to receipt of the alert signal.
  • the detecting means is preferably configured to detect, and the transmitter is responsive to, an audio signal corresponding to a referee's whistle or the like.
  • a digital or analogue processing means can be provided to identify the appropriate frequency/pitch of the whistle.
  • a signature matching the whistle sound when digitised, can be stored, and a processor used to perform the comparison and any required filtering to remove background noise.
  • the microphone may be configured to have a pickup range of, substantially, four feet or less. Again, this is to avoid the transmitter sending an alert signal in response to background noise, or perhaps from other whistles used further away on adjoining pitches.
  • the alert means of the player module may comprise a vibrating unit responsive to receipt of the alert signal.
  • a vibrating unit is a type of so-called haptic actuator for providing feedback to a body part of a wearer.
  • haptic actuators might be employed.
  • the referee module and the or each player module may comprise means for establishing a paired data channel over which the alert signal is transmitted from the referee module to the or each player module using a pairing key or code.
  • the pairing means of the or each player module may be configured to operate in a pairing/learn mode.
  • detection of a predetermined audio signal at the. referee module may be effective to cause transmission of the pairing key or code to the or each player module.
  • the pairing means of the referee module and the or each player module can be configured to operate in the pairing/learn mode in which the pairing key or code is generated at one module and transmitted to the or each other module.
  • the referee module is configured to generate the pairing key or code when in the pairing/learn mode and to transmit said key or code to the or each player module operating in the pairing/learn mode.
  • the system may further comprise a control module configured to emit a control signal, and in which the referee module and/or the or each player module is configured to enter its pairing/learn mode in response to receiving said control signal.
  • the control module may comprise a unit with a surface through which the control signal is wirelessly emitted and in which the referee module and/or the or each player module is configured to enter their respective pairing/learn modes when swiped along said control module surface.
  • the control module may be joined as part of a single physical unit with a charging module configured to charge an internal battery of the modules.
  • the charging module may be configured to charge the modules using inductive charging.
  • the charging module may be configured to charge simultaneously a plurality of modules.
  • the referee module and the or each player module may be of substantially similar appearance and each may have an electronic visual indicator thereon responsive to being switched on or being charged to indicate whether the module is a referee module or a player module.
  • Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) or a Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) may be used for this purpose.
  • One colour may indicate a referee module and a different colour indicates a player module.
  • the LED or LCD may have a modified appearance when being charged and/or in the learning mode.
  • the referee module and the or each player module may each be provided with an arm or leg -band for being mounted on, and located next to, a wearer's arm or leg.
  • a system for alerting a person with a hearing impairment participating in a game to a signal provided by a referee of the game comprising: a referee module * having a microphone, means for detecting a predetermined audio signal and means responsive to said detection to transmit an alert signal over a paired communications channel; a plurality of player modules for being worn by players of a game, each player module having a receiver for receiving the alert signal over the paired communications channel from the referee module and, means responsive to receiving the alert signal to initiate a haptic actuator, for example a vibrating unit, for signalling the alert signal to the wearer.
  • a haptic actuator for example a vibrating unit
  • the system may further comprise a charging and control module for charging the referee and player modules and which is further configured to put one or more modules into a learn mode in which a paired communications channel is established between the referee module and each of the player modules.
  • a charging and control module for charging the referee and player modules and which is further configured to put one or more modules into a learn mode in which a paired communications channel is established between the referee module and each of the player modules.
  • a referee module for use in the system according to the first or second aspects defined above.
  • a player module for use in the system according to the first or second aspects defined above.
  • a system for alerting a person with a hearing impairment participating in a game to a signal provided by a referee comprising: a first module for use by a referee's assistant, the first module
  • the player comprising a button or switch, and a transmitter responsive to user operation of the button or switch to transmit a first alert signal; and at least one player module to be worn by a respective player during use, the or each player module comprising a receiver and means responsive to receipt of the first alert signal to control a visual or haptic alert device for alerting the player.
  • the first module may comprise a plurality of buttons or switches, and the transmitter may be responsive to user operation of the buttons or switches to transmit a different respective alert signal, and wherein the at least one player module may be configured to control the visual or haptic alert device dependent on the received alert signal.
  • a method for alerting a person with a hearing impairment participating in a game to a signal provided by a referee of the game comprising:
  • detecting a predetermined audio signal received through a microphone detecting a predetermined audio signal received through a microphone, and responsive to detection of the predetermined audio signal, transmitting an alert signal
  • a computer program may be provided which, when executed by a processor, is operable to perform the above described method steps .
  • Figure 1 is a schematic illustration of components of a system according to a first embodiment
  • Figures 2(a)- (c) are schematic illustrations showing how modules of the Figure 1 system can be initiated and charged;
  • Figure 3 is a schematic illustration of how modules of the Figure 1 system are put into a learn mode
  • Figure 4 is a block ' diagram showing functional components of a first type of module of the system shown in Figure 1;
  • Figure 5 is a block diagram showing functional components of a second type of module of the system shown in Figure 1;
  • Figure 6 is a flow chart indicating processing steps performed by the first type of module, as shown in Figure 4.
  • Figure 7 is a flow chart indicating processing steps performed by the second type of module, as shown in Figure 5.
  • an alert system in which the whistle sound made by a sports referee or umpire is detected by a microphone within a referee transmitting module and is effective to cause transmission of an alert signal to one or more player receiving modules being worn by players and to which the referee module is paired.
  • players with a hearing impairment can be alerted to the blowing of the whistle notwithstanding the fact they cannot hear it.
  • an alert system according to the first embodiment comprises a referee transmitting module 10, at least one player receiving module 12, an inductive charging block 14 and an AC power adapter 16 for powering the charging block.
  • Each module 10, 12 is fully enclosed, shock resistant and waterproof. Each module 10, 12 has substantially the same appearance in terms of its outer casing. Referee Module 10
  • the referee module 10 comprises a printed circuit board and associated circuit components.
  • said circuit components include a controller/processor 106, . one or more rechargeable Ni-MH batteries 116, a microphone 118, a tri colour LED 120, RAM 114, a wireless communications module 122 and associated antenna 124, and a memory 112 on which is stored an operating system 126 and one or more software applications 128.
  • a Hall Effect switching device (not shown) can also be provided.
  • the controller/processor 106 is arranged to operate under the control of the software application (s) 128.
  • the controller 106 is connected to each of the other components (except the battery 116) in order to control operation thereof.
  • the memory 112 may be a non-volatile memory such as read only memory (ROM) a hard disk drive (HDD) or a solid state drive (SSD) .
  • the RAM 114 is used by the controller 106 for the temporary storage of data.
  • the operating system 126 may contain code which, when executed by the controller 106 in conjunction with RAM 114, controls operation of each of the hardware components of the terminal .
  • the controller 106 may take any suitable form. For instance, it may. be a microcontroller, plural microcontrollers, a processor, or plural processors.
  • the microphone 118 is associated with an analogue to digital converter (ADC) (not shown) that converts the received audio signal into data for processing by the controller 106 under control of the software application 128.
  • ADC analogue to digital converter
  • the software application 128 is configured to perform the following method steps, for which also refer to Figure 6:
  • the predetermined reference data is stored on the memory 112 and can be provided as a factory default, or stored as part of a user- initiated learn process.
  • Step 2 is a data processing step that involves comparing the received audio data with the signature represented by the reference data to identify a match, or substantial match. This may employ frequency/pitch matching and other known methods.
  • the wireless alert signal transmitted in step 3 is done over a coded channel which is established in a prior learning mode; specifically, a pairing or binding code is generated at the referee module 10 and passed to the or each player module 12 to ensure that the alert signal is only understood or detected by paired player modules. This avoids interference which can occur if different sports events (e.g. different soccer matches) are taking place in close proximity.
  • a pairing or binding code is generated at the referee module 10 and passed to the or each player module 12 to ensure that the alert signal is only understood or detected by paired player modules. This avoids interference which can occur if different sports events (e.g. different soccer matches) are taking place in close proximity.
  • the or each player module 12 comprises a printed circuit board and associated circuit components.
  • said circuit components include a controller/processor 206, one or more rechargeable Ni-MH batteries 216, a haptic actuator in the form of a vibrating module 218, a tri-colour LED 220, RAM 214, a wireless communications module 222 and associated antenna 224, a memory 212 on which is stored an operating system 226 and one or more software applications 228.
  • a Hall Effect switching device may also be provided.
  • the controller/processor 206 is arranged to operate under the control of a computer program which, when executed by the processor, performs certain functions.
  • the controller 206 is connected to each of the other components (except the battery 216) in order to control operation thereof.
  • the memory 212 may be a non-volatile memory such as read only memory (ROM) a. hard disk drive (HDD) or a solid state drive (SSD) .
  • the RAM 214 is used by the controller 206 for the temporary storage of data.
  • the operating system 226 may contain code which, when executed by the controller 206 in conjunction with RAM 214, controls operation of each of the hardware components of the terminal .
  • the controller 206 may take any suitable form. For instance, it may be a microcontroller, plural microcontrollers, a processor, or plural processors.
  • the controller 206 under control of the software application 228, is configured to receive via the antenna 224 and associated wireless communication module 222 an alert signal transmitted from the referee module 10 over the paired communications channel.
  • the software application 228 is configured to perform the following method steps, for which refer also to Figure 7 : receiving the alert signal; and
  • Both the referee module 10 and player module 12 are designed to be worn by a person during a sports game. Typically they will be worn within an armband.
  • the armband may comprise an elasticated band with a retaining pocket in which the relevant module 10, 12 sits.
  • the modules 10, 12 are removable from the main armband structure to allow separate cleaning and washing of the modules and armbands .
  • the microphone 118 within the referee module 10 receives the audio signal which is analogue to digital converted (ADC) and passed to the controller 106 of the module.
  • ADC analogue to digital converted
  • the controller 106 is arranged, under control of the software application 128 to analyse the digital data, and detect the whistle sound by means of comparing it with the stored reference data.
  • the pick-up detection range of the microphone is limited to approximately 4 feet around the referee so that background sounds will not be detected.
  • the controller 106 of the referee module 10 transmits a secure coded RF signal to all associated player modules 12. As indicated above, this association is set in a prior pairing or binding operation in a learn mode. Once received, the player modules processors will cause the vibration module to vibrate thereby alerting the player to the fact that the referee has blown the whistle.
  • the modules 10, 12 are initially provided in a factory default or sleep mode to preserve battery life.
  • the charging unit 14 is a module which combines in one integral unit the functionality of an inductive charger and a command module for initiating the system and for putting the referee and player modules 10, 12 into a learn mode and operational mode depending respectively on the orientation of the module, to be described below.
  • the AC power adaptor 16 connects the charging unit 14 to mains power.
  • a user swipes the referee and player modules 10, 12 across one end of the charging unit 14, for which see Figure 2(a). Specifically, swiping is performed side-on along an end face of the charging unit 14 which comprises internal circuitry for emitting a wireless control signal which is receivable by the modules 10, 12.
  • each of the referee and player modules 10, 12 indicates their oken' state and whether they are a referee and player module by means of their in-built LED, 120, 220.
  • the LEDs 120, 220 show different colours indicating whether the respective module is a referee module 10 (e.g. yellow) or a player module 12 (e.g. green).
  • the module is placed fully over the charging unit 14, for which see Figure 2(b).
  • the optimal position for charging is having the module 10, 12 adjacent the lower edge of the charging unit 14, with the LED 120, 220 on the left-hand side.
  • a marking may be provided on the charging surface indicating the specific position where the module 10, 12 should be placed.
  • a projecting lip can be provided on the lower edge of the charger to indicate to a user this optimal charging position whereby the module 10, 12 rests on the lip.
  • this charging module 14 can charge up to three modules at any one time. It will be appreciated that the module could comprise more sections to increase the number of modules that can be charged simultaneously.
  • each player module 12 is synchronised or paired or bound with a referee module 10 by first placing the modules in a "learn mode".
  • the modules are placed into learn mode by means of a user swiping the modules down the end of the charger unit 14, as is shown in Figure 3. Again, swiping is performed along an end face of the charging unit 14 which comprises internal circuitry for emitting the above-mentioned wireless control signal receivable by the modules 10, 12.
  • the orientation of the module 10, 12 in this case is different from that used in the initiation step referred to above, and shown in Figure 2(a).
  • the base/bottom of the module 10, 12 is swiped along the end face.
  • Circuitry in the modules 10, 12 is configured to identify the orientation in order to understand whether the received control signal is to initiate the module or put it in the learn mode.
  • a first detector (not shown) is provided in the side of the module for detecting the initialisation side-on swipe and a second detector (not shown) is provided in the base of the module for detecting the learn mode setup.
  • the LED 220 of the player modules 12 is configured to change colour to signify that the module is in learn mode and/or when it is synchronised with the referee module 120 ready for use. Alternatively, or additionally, the LED 220 may strobe.
  • the referee module 10 is paired with the player module (s) 12 ether by blowing a whistle, which causes generation of a pairing key or code which is transmitted to the player module (s) to cause pairing.
  • the referee module 10 is swiped down the side of the charger module 14 as indicated above to cause generation and transmission of the pairing key or code.
  • the pairing key or code generated at the referee module 10 may be unique to that module or is changed to one that is different from the previous, or a plurality of previously-generated keys or codes.
  • the pairing key or code may be generated randomly or by incrementing a counter which acts as a seed.
  • the or each player module 12 will receive the transmitted pairing key or code from the referee module 10 for storing in the memory 212. It will remain stored until a new key or code is learnt or the memory is cleared.
  • the module should be placed into learn mode as described above and the module then swiped for a second time; this will take the module out of the learn mode and clear the memory which is indicated by the LED 220 turning off.
  • a vibrating module 218 is provided in this case as the means to alert a wearer as to the alert signal, other forms of haptic actuator may be used to provide feedback to a wearer' s body .
  • the functionality can be provided within an application for storing and execution on a user terminal such as a smartphone, PDA or tablet.
  • a user terminal such as a smartphone, PDA or tablet.
  • smartphones for example, include a microphone and vibrating module as well as wireless transmission and reception capabilities.
  • the smartphone can operate under the control of an application which can provide either or a selected one of the referee module functionality and player module functionality, e.g. as shown in Figures 6 and 7 respectively.
  • Separate applications can be provided, or a combined application switchable between the two modes. 000599
  • the software application 128, 228 of both modules 10, 12 can be modified to generate, and respond to, different alert signals.
  • a first alert signal can be transmitted in response to receipt of an audio signal of first duration or signature
  • a second, different, alert signal is transmitted in response to receipt of an audio signal or second, different duration or signature.
  • the type of feedback, whether vibration or otherwise, given to the wearer is different depending on the alert signal received.
  • the vibrating module 218 may for example vibrate for a different duration, or vibrate in distinct pulses to help the wearer distinguish between the received audio signals.
  • Standby time (active) 100 hours Standby time (active) 100 hours .
  • a linesman, coach or refereeing assistant carries a third, different, module which comprises a key, button or switch, and preferably two or more keys, buttons or switches. Operation of the or each key, button or switch on this third module causes transmission of a respective alert signal to one or more player modules with which the third module is paired (using the same learning mode operation described above) . At the player module (s), a different alert is provided to the wearer depending on the button pressed, and therefore the alert signal received.
  • the alert may be a particular duration of vibration, or sequence of vibrations.
  • a linesman on hearing a referee blow a whistle for a free-kick may press a first button which causes transmission of a first alert signal to each player module. This in turn causes a vibration on the player modules of a first duration, e.g. 1 second. If the linesman hears the referee blow the whistle for the end of half or game (which will generally sound different) then a second button is pressed to cause a second alert signal to be transmitted. At the player modules, a vibration of longer duration may be initiated, or a pulsed vibration.

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L'invention concerne un système pour alerter une personne souffrant de déficience auditive, et participant à une rencontre sportive, qu'un signal a été lancé par l'arbitre. Le système est constitué d'un module d'arbitre 10 porté par l'arbitre au cours de l'utilisation et d'au moins un module de joueur 12 porté par le joueur respectif au cours de l'utilisation. Le module de l'arbitre comprend un microphone, des moyens pour détecter un signal audio prédéterminé reçu par le biais du microphone, et un émetteur réagissant à la détection du signal audio prédéterminé pour transmettre un signal d'alerte à un récepteur du module du ou des joueurs. Le module de joueur comprend également des moyens pour avertir le ou les joueurs de la réception du signal d'alerte.
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