Voice Mask Isixhobo Sokunxiba Esithulisa Ilizwi ngu-Kunihiko Sato Innovation Laboratory

Uyilo olubizwa ngokuba yi-Voice Mask Isixhobo Sokunxiba Esithulisa Ilizwi olwenziwe ngu-Kunihiko Sato Innovation Laboratory ngumwini obekekileyo webhaso elinobukhazikhazi le-2022 Ibhaso Lebhronzi le-A' Design Award Kudidi Lokhuphiswano lwe-Uyilo lweNtlalo.

IbhronziEzentlalo· 2022

Voice Mask Isixhobo Sokunxiba Esithulisa Ilizwi

ngu Kunihiko Sato Innovation Laboratory

Umxhasi: Innovation Laboratory, Inc.

Umwini we-Ibhaso Lebhronzi le-A' Design Award Kudidi Lwe-Ezentlalo

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Malunga ne-Voice Mask Isixhobo Sokunxiba Esithulisa Ilizwi

Voice Mask sisixhobo esicingelweyo sokunxiba esithulisa oko umsebenzisi akuthethayo ngokuvakalayo. Ubuchwephesha bokususa umsindo busetyenziselwa ukufihla ilizwi ngokukhupha umjelo womsindo ochaseneyo. I-Voice Mask ixhasa iintlanganiso ze-intanethi ezibanjwa kwiindawo zoluntu, ezinjengeofisi enkulu okanye ikhefi. Esi sixhobo sinceda ukuthintela ukudandalaziswa kolwazi olufihlakeleyo kwaye kuphephe ukuphazamisa abanye abantu abakufuphi. Xa isetyenziswa, i-Voice Mask inxitywa ngasentanyeni kwaye ibekwe ukuze igubungele umlomo, ngendlela efana neyokubamba i-harmonica. Umzimba wayo osongwayo wenziwa ngokufaka iplastiki ngokuxinana (plastic injection molding) kwaye kulula ukuwuthwala.

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Malunga ne-Ibhaso Lebhronzi le-A' Design Award

Voice Mask Isixhobo Sokunxiba Esithulisa Ilizwi ngumphumeleli weIbhaso Lebhronzi le-A' Design Award, ukuqatshelwa okuhlonitshwayo kakhulu okunikwa imiyilo ephawulekayo eyahlukaniswa kukuyila, ubukrelekrele nobukrelekrele. Abaphumeleleyo beBhronzi ziimveliso ezinobuchule obukhulu nezidala ngokumangalisayo ezingqina amava aphangaleleyo, ukucinga nokwazi ukuzenzela kwabayili bazo. Voice Mask Isixhobo Sokunxiba Esithulisa Ilizwi iyathenjwa ukuba ibe yimpahla exatyiswa kakhulu, edunyiswayo nethandwayo enobungcali obuphawulekayo nezinto ezintsha. Lo myilo uphumeleleyo weIbhaso Lebhronzi le-A' Design Award ubandakanya iindlela ezilungileyo kakhulu kubugcisa, inzululwazi, uyilo kunye nobuchwephesha kwaye ugqwesile ngenxa yokunikela ingqalelo kwiinkcukacha. Voice Mask Isixhobo Sokunxiba Esithulisa Ilizwi iyanelisa iimfuno ngokumangalisayo, ichukumisa iinqwenelo, ikhwebela iimvakalelo kwaye itsala umdla.

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Iimpawu Ezizodwa: 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.
Imilinganiselo nePakishini: W150mm x D50mm x H99mm (folded)
W150mm x D98mm x H205mm (unfolded)
Iithegi: Wearable Device, Product Design, Social Design, Invention, Mask, Covid-19, Home Office, Privacy, Headset, Microphone
Ubuchwepheshe Bokuvelisa: Plastic Injection Molding
Umngeni Woyilo: 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.
Uphando: 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.
Inkuthazo: 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.
Ubude Beprojekthi: 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.
Iipathenti: VOICE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM AND VOICE SUPPRESSION DEVICE. JP2018066780A. INNOVATION LAB INC. 2018. Japan Patent Office.
Amalungu Eqela: Designer: Kunihiko Sato Inventor & Researcher : Yukinobu Yokota, Hayato Shin
Amagunya Emifanekiso: all Image Creator(Rendering Image) Kunihiko Sato, 2022.