Management and assistance system for the deaf

Abstract

A computer-aided communication and assistance system that uses signal processing and other algorithms, in a processor in wireless communication with a microphone system to aid a deaf person. An instrumented communication module receives information from one or more microphones and provides textual and, optionally, stimulatory information to the deaf person. In one embodiment, a microphone is provided in a piece of jewelry or clothing. In one embodiment, a wireless (or wired) earpiece is provided to provide microphones and vibration stimulators.

1 . An assistance system, comprising: 
 a plurality of acoustic sensors provided to a vehicle,    a signal processor configured to receive data provided by one or more of said plurality of acoustic sensors; and    a cockpit display configured to visually warn a driver of a warning sound outside the vehicle, said cockpit display configured to indicate a direction of the warning sound and an identification of the warning sound.    
     
     
         2 . The system of  claim 1 , said cockpit display further configured to indicate an estimated distance to the warning sound.