The next generation of the Holophonics Technology will be spin-offs that are the first wearable Virtual Reality (VR) acoustical sensors for applications described below. The spin-offs are non-binaural and non-head-transfer-function 3D sound hologram designed to realistically reproduce the cognitive sensorial response of the human hearing system. Holophonics spin-offs can be heard in certain cases, by the hearing impaired and in other extra-ordinary cases, by the profound deaf.
A live demonstration of a Holophonics spin-off recording will be performed at the FLC Far West Region Booth #608 at Technology 2000, Seattle, WA. Holophonics inventor Hugo Zuccarelli will be available to answer questions. He is also negotiating a CRADA with Dr. Mike Sullivan, Naval Air Warfare Center - Weapons Division.
Zuccarelli Advanced Technologies of Woodland Hills, CA, the company that introduced the revolutionary technology in the 80's to the British Record Industry (Pink Floyd, Roger Waters, etc.) announced a new version of its Holophonics pick-up device, designed as a wearable detector. This device is now known as the Virtual Reality Sound Monitoring Device (VRSMD).
A long list of immediate Spin-on and Dual-use applications exist in areas of Medical Bionics, Safety, Intelligence, Robotics, Public Safety, Battlefield Safety Human Resources, Training and Education. Some specific examples include: Tri-dimensional hearing aids restoring the sense of normal hearing to a variety of deaf subjects, including hearing problems associated with the so-called "cocktail party effect;" Earthquake detection system for advance warning; VR Modeling and Simulation to enhance the realism on the virtual environment, such as in-flight simulators, battlefield conditions, and civilian transportation; Navigational systems for blind persons that can transform radar or laser information into 3D blips of sound; and 3D Sonic Periscope for tanks and armored vehicles.
For more information on Holophonics and the many applications contact:
Hugo Zuccarelli at Zuccarelli@Yahoo.com
Contact: Dr. Mike Sullivan at (805) 989-9208