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A Real-Time Audio Telepresence Device for Remote Acoustic Monitoring

Award Information

Agency:
Department of Defense 		Branch:
Army 		Award ID:
57984 		Program Year/Program:
2002 / SBIR
Agency Tracking Number:
A012-0186 		Solicitation Year:
N/A 		Solicitation Topic Code:
N/A 		Solicitation Number:
N/A
Small Business Information
Adaptive Technologies, Inc.
2020 Kraft Drive Suite 3040 Blacksburg, VA -
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Woman-Owned: No
Minority-Owned: No
HUBZone-Owned: No
 
Phase 1
Fiscal Year: 2002
Title: A Real-Time Audio Telepresence Device for Remote Acoustic Monitoring
Agency / Branch: DOD / ARMY
Contract: DAAD17-02-C-0055
Award Amount: $118,634.00
 

Abstract:

"The design, development and testing of a real-time audio telepresence device for remote acoustic monitoring is proposed. The primary goal of the Phase I effort is to deliver a fully functional wired binaural prototype microphone capable of delivering themost realistic hearing capabilities to a remotely located soldier. The technical objectives and work tasks focus on building and testing the proof-of-concept prototype by dividing the project into three design elements including: i) creating highlyaccurate remote audio signals for wired delivery via a machine-to-soldier digital audio interface ii) head position measurement and remote system control for real-time sound source localization via a soldier-to-machine data interface, and iii)investigation of advanced hearing capabilities and refined system accuracy.The multi-disciplinary approach required by the proposed design is facilitated by a strong technical team and the use of commercially available, high-tech hardware designed to accomplish specific design goals. Custom designed software, in conjunction withCOTS hardware, will allow for seamless OEM relationships planned for the development of the Phase II manufacturable prototype. The team assembled for Phase I, and anticipated for Phase II, includes experts in human perception of audio, mechatronics,digital audio design, controls, digital signal processing systems, head-tracking, and wireless technology. The proposed Phase I p

Principal Investigator:

Michael A. Vaudrey
Vice President
5409511284
mike@adaptivetechinc.com

Business Contact:

Michael A. Vaudrey
Vice President
5409511284
mike@adaptivetechinc.com
Small Business Information at Submission:

Adaptive Technologies, Inc.
1700 Kraft Drive, Suite 2350 Blacksburg, VA 24060

EIN/Tax ID: 541688539
DUNS: N/A
Number of Employees:
Woman-Owned: No
Minority-Owned: No
HUBZone-Owned: No