동 소셜 · 2022
Voice Mask 음성 차단 웨어러블 디바이스
by Kunihiko Sato Innovation Laboratory
- A' Design Award 동상 2022 in 소셜
- CLIENT: Innovation Laboratory, Inc.
- Estimated Number of Design Views: 41,219
- Verification code 88C5552A8F · Verify this award
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About Voice Mask 음성 차단 웨어러블 디바이스
보이스 마스크(Voice Mask)는 사용자가 소리 내어 말하는 내용을 음소거해 주는 콘셉트 웨어러블 디바이스이다. 노이즈 캔슬링 기술을 활용해 반대 위상의 음파를 방출함으로써 목소리를 가린다. 보이스 마스크는 대형 사무실이나 카페와 같은 공공장소에서 진행되는 온라인 회의를 지원한다. 이 기기는 기밀 정보의 유출을 방지하고 주변 사람들에게 방해가 되는 것을 막아 준다. 사용 시에는 하모니카 홀더와 유사한 방식으로 목에 걸어 입을 가리도록 위치시킨다. 접이식 본체는 플라스틱 사출 성형으로 제작되어 휴대가 간편하다.
About the A' Design Award 동상
Voice Mask 음성 차단 웨어러블 디바이스, 이 작품은 A' Design Award 동상 수상작으로, 창의성, 독창성, 영민함으로 돋보이는 뛰어난 디자인에 수여되는 높은 권위의 인정입니다. 동상 수상작은 충분히 숙련되고 인상적으로 창의적인 작품으로, 디자이너의 폭넓은 경험, 상상력, 기지를 입증합니다. Voice Mask 음성 차단 웨어러블 디바이스, 이 작품은 높이 평가받고 감탄과 사랑을 받는 사물로서 두드러지게 전문적이고 혁신적일 것으로 기대됩니다. 이 동상 수상 디자인은 예술, 과학, 디자인, 기술의 모범 사례를 담고 있으며 세부에 대한 주의로 훌륭합니다. Voice Mask 음성 차단 웨어러블 디바이스, 이 작품은 필요를 훌륭하게 충족하고 욕망에 닿으며 감정을 매료하고 호기심을 불러일으킵니다.
Press Kit
- Unique Properties
- Voice Mask is a concept wearable device that mutes whatever you say aloud while wearing it. It utilises noise-cancelling technology to mask the user's voice by emitting the opposite sound wave. Voice Mask can be used when participating in online meetings in a public space to avoid bothering others and to protect confidential information. When in use, the Voice Mask is worn around the neck and positioned to cover the user's mouth. As it is foldable, it is also easy to carry around.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- W150mm x D50mm x H99mm (folded)
W150mm x D98mm x H205mm (unfolded) - Tags
- Wearable Device, Product Design, Social Design, Invention, Mask, Covid-19, Home Office, Privacy, Headset, Microphone
- Production Technology
- Plastic Injection Molding
- Design Challenge
- Another design challenge was figuring out the best solution for securing a heavy device around the mouth. We researched similar devices that already exist in the world, such as headphones and mouse shields to finally decide on a necklace-like design inspired by harmonica holders used while playing the guitar.
- Research
- In the process of applying for a patent for an idea, the inventors conducted interviews with acoustic experts (PhD students in audio technology) to verify the technical certainty. Their feedback was that although technically challenging, it was possible to cancel sounds that are diffusing into open space. This encouraged the inventors to go forward with filing for a patent. In the process of considering the design, the team created product renders and wearable prototypes using a 3D printer and conducted user interviews. A total number of 4 interviews with potential users were conducted. Research revealed that the Voice Mask will likely be used in various locations that are busy with people, such as a large office or a café. This meant that it was essential for the product to be portable so that it can be carried around easily. It also meant that the people were highly conscious of how the device looked wearing it. With consideration for portability and fashion, the product design was revised from a headphone-like shape to one like a harmonica holder.
- Inspiration
- In 2015, the team conducted research on the future of work in 2025. A future scenario was envisioned in which work from anywhere has become the norm. The Covid-19 pandemic accelerated the change. People can now work from the comfort of their home or their favourite cafe. However, this created a new problem: meetings at home or a cafe can disturb others and lead to unwanted information disclosure. The research insights led to Voice Mask patent registration and the subsequent concept design.
- Project Duration
- The idea was created in 2015. It was filed for a patent in Japan in 2016 and it was and successfully registered in 2018. The design of the product started in May 2021 and was completed in February 2022.
- Patents
- VOICE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM AND VOICE SUPPRESSION DEVICE. JP2018066780A. INNOVATION LAB INC. 2018. Japan Patent Office.
- Image Credits
- all Image Creator(Rendering Image) Kunihiko Sato, 2022.
