Active noise control systems, devices, and methods are disclosed herein. Anti-snoring systems can include a first pillow unit having at least one error microphone and at least one speaker, at least one reference microphone configured to capture sound produced proximate to the at least one reference microphone, and a control unit operatively coupled to the first pillow unit and the at least one reference microphone. In some aspects, the control unit can be configured to produce an anti-noise in the at least one speaker disposed in the first pillow unit by processing signals received from the at least one error microphone and the at least one reference microphone using gated dynamic adjustments such that the anti-noise cancels any sound produced proximate the at least one reference.

Systems, apparatuses and methods for integrating adaptive noise cancellation (ANC) with communication features in an enclosure, such as an incubator, bed, and the like. Utilizing one or more error and reference microphones, a controller for a noise cancellation portion reduces noise within a quiet area of the enclosure. Voice communications are provided to allow external voice signals to be transmitted to the enclosure with minimized interference with noise processing. Vocal communications from within the enclosure may be processed to determine certain characteristics/features of the vocal communications. Using these characteristics, certain emotive and/or physiological states may be identified.

Active noise control systems, devices, and methods are disclosed herein. Anti-snoring systems can include a first pillow unit having at least one error microphone and at least one speaker, at least one reference microphone configured to capture sound produced proximate to the at least one reference microphone, and a control unit operatively coupled to the first pillow unit and the at least one reference microphone. In some aspects, the control unit can be configured to produce an anti-noise in the at least one speaker disposed in the first pillow unit by processing signals received from the at least one error microphone and the at least one reference microphone using gated dynamic adjustments such that the anti-noise cancels any sound produced proximate the at least one reference.

Active noise control systems, devices, and methods are disclosed herein. Anti-snoring systems can include a first pillow unit having at least one error microphone and at least one speaker, at least one reference microphone configured to capture sound produced proximate to the at least one reference microphone, and a control unit operatively coupled to the first pillow unit and the at least one reference microphone. In some aspects, the control unit can be configured to produce an anti-noise in the at least one speaker disposed in the first pillow unit by processing signals received from the at least one error microphone and the at least one reference microphone using gated dynamic adjustments such that the anti-noise cancels any sound produced proximate the at least one reference.

An adjustable pillow including an outer shell, an inner top layer and an inner lower layer, a flexible bladder located between the inner top and lower layers, a closure mechanism located in the pillow that can be used to open and close an opening in the pillow, and a plurality of soft support members that can be inserted into and removed from the bladder. Each member includes a round core and a plurality of projections extending from the core. The pillow may also include a controller that communicates with a mobile device in order to monitor a user's sleep and provide sounds and movements that help the user fall asleep.

A smart pillow unit and processes for providing active noise cancellation and biofeedback.

An infant blanket provides soothing sounds and music so as to comfort and make quiet an infant. Within a head or face portion of the blanket, a pocket is provided into which a speaker is inserted. The speaker may connect by wire or wirelessly to a playback device. The speaker is padded by a foam pillow so as to not be noticed by an infant lying on the blanket. The playback device may have pre-programmed songs or sounds, but may also be programmable by the user. The blanket may be in the shape of a friendly animal.

A weighted beach towel with an integrated sound system includes a main towel body having a soft top surface, a waterproof bottom surface and a plurality of sides defining four corners. Weighted elements are located within pockets along the bottom corners of the main body, and a sound system having a communication unit, a speaker and a user control unit are disposed within a pocket located along one of the upper corners of the main body. The communication unit can wirelessly or physically engage an external media player to receive an audio file for playback on the speaker. A second speaker is disposed within a pocket located along the other upper corner of the main body.

Systems, apparatuses and methods for integrating adaptive noise cancellation (ANC) with communication features in an enclosure, such as an incubator, bed, and the like. Utilizing one or more error and reference microphones, a controller for a noise cancellation portion reduces noise within a quiet area of the enclosure. Voice communications are provided to allow external voice signals to be transmitted to the enclosure with minimized interference with noise processing. Vocal communications from within the enclosure may be processed to determine certain characteristics/features of the vocal communications. Using these characteristics, certain emotive and/or physiological states may be identified.

An electronic pillow pad of snore and noise cancellation includes: a pillow pad having a plurality of microphones, a plurality of speakers, and a first communication unit, and a mobile device having a second communication unit and a control unit. When the first communication unit of the pillow pad is connected with the second communication unit of the mobile device, the control unit of the mobile device generates a plurality of control signals in the light of the audio signal or the noise signal detected by the microphones of the pillow pad, and the speakers of the pillow pad are controlled by the mobile device with the control signals to output the audio signal or the anti-noise signal that cancels out the noise signal.