A directional acoustic sensor may include a plurality of resonators arranged in different directions; and a processor configured to calculate a time difference between a first signal that is received by the plurality of resonators directly from a sound source (e.g., a speaker) and a second signal that is received by the plurality of resonators from the sound source after being reflected on a wall surface around the sound source, and determine a distance between the sound source and the directional acoustic sensor based on the time difference.

A directional acoustic sensor may include a plurality of resonators arranged in different directions; and a processor configured to calculate a time difference between a first signal that is received by the plurality of resonators directly from a sound source (e.g., a speaker) and a second signal that is received by the plurality of resonators from the sound source after being reflected on a wall surface around the sound source, and determine a distance between the sound source and the directional acoustic sensor based on the time difference.

Embodiments of the present application disclose a method and an apparatus for obtaining vibration information and user equipment. The method comprises: obtaining at least one reflected electromagnetic wave signal, wherein the at least one reflected electromagnetic wave signal is formed by reflecting an electromagnetic wave signal by at least one electromagnetic wave reflective module when the at least one electromagnetic wave reflective module vibrates in response to a sound in an environment; analyzing the at least one reflected electromagnetic wave signal to obtain at least one piece of vibration information corresponding to the at least one reflected electromagnetic wave signal. In technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application, by obtaining and analyzing the reflected electromagnetic wave signal, the sound vibration at the electromagnetic wave reflective module in the environment may be restored, and obtaining sound information in an environment by using a wireless electromagnetic wave is especially applicable to some scenarios where an active component is not suitable for use at a sound collecting location and a scenario where sound information at multiple locations needs to be collected in a space.

Embodiments of the present application disclose a method and an apparatus for obtaining vibration information and user equipment. The method comprises: obtaining at least one reflected electromagnetic wave signal, wherein the at least one reflected electromagnetic wave signal is formed by reflecting an electromagnetic wave signal by at least one electromagnetic wave reflective module when the at least one electromagnetic wave reflective module vibrates in response to a sound in an environment; analyzing the at least one reflected electromagnetic wave signal to obtain at least one piece of vibration information corresponding to the at least one reflected electromagnetic wave signal. In technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application, by obtaining and analyzing the reflected electromagnetic wave signal, the sound vibration at the electromagnetic wave reflective module in the environment may be restored, and obtaining sound information in an environment by using a wireless electromagnetic wave is especially applicable to some scenarios where an active component is not suitable for use at a sound collecting location and a scenario where sound information at multiple locations needs to be collected in a space.

An infrasonic stethoscope for monitoring physiological processes of a patient includes a microphone capable of detecting acoustic signals in the audible frequency bandwidth and in the infrasonic bandwidth (0.03 to 1000 Hertz), a body coupler attached to the body at a first opening in the microphone, a flexible tube attached to the body at a second opening in the microphone, and an earpiece attached to the flexible tube. The body coupler is capable of engagement with a patient to transmit sounds from the person, to the microphone and then to the earpiece.

Provided is a directional acoustic sensor including a support member, and a plurality of resonators extending in a longitudinal direction with respect to the support member, wherein each of the plurality of resonators includes a driver configured to move based on an input sound signal, and a sensor configured to sense a capacitance change based on an air gap that changes based on a movement of the driver.

A triboelectric power system includes a triboelectric generator, a rechargeable energy storage unit and a power management circuit. The rechargeable energy storage unit is associated to the triboelectric generator. The power management circuit is configured to receive an input current from the triboelectric generator and to deliver an output current corresponding to the input current to the rechargeable battery so that the output current has a current direction and a voltage that will recharge the rechargeable battery.

A triboelectric power system includes a triboelectric generator, a rechargeable energy storage unit and a power management circuit. The rechargeable energy storage unit is associated to the triboelectric generator. The power management circuit is configured to receive an input current from the triboelectric generator and to deliver an output current corresponding to the input current to the rechargeable battery so that the output current has a current direction and a voltage that will recharge the rechargeable battery.

According to one embodiment, a vibration detecting device includes a housing, a vibration sensor in the housing, a circuit board in the housing, a flexible wiring component, a first face, and a second face. The vibration sensor is housed in the housing. An electric component that processes a detection signal of the vibration sensor is provided on the circuit board. The wiring component electrically connects the vibration sensor and the circuit board. The first face is provided on the housing and is configured to be attached to an object. The second face is provided inside the housing and is inclined with respect to the first face, the vibration sensor being attached thereto.

According to one embodiment, a vibration detecting device includes a housing, a vibration sensor in the housing, a circuit board in the housing, a flexible wiring component, a first face, and a second face. The vibration sensor is housed in the housing. An electric component that processes a detection signal of the vibration sensor is provided on the circuit board. The wiring component electrically connects the vibration sensor and the circuit board. The first face is provided on the housing and is configured to be attached to an object. The second face is provided inside the housing and is inclined with respect to the first face, the vibration sensor being attached thereto.