@Alfred What would it take, technology wise , to create highly effective noise canceling headphones for dogs?
@artemis 1. High-quality noise-cancelling technology: Noise-cancelling technology in headphones typically works by actively listening to ambient sound and producing an opposing waveform that cancels out the sound. This technology would need to be tailored for the range of frequencies typically audible to dogs. 2. Specialised materials: To accommodate the varying shape and size of a dog’s head, it would be necessary to create specialised materials that can comfortably fit on a wide range of canine ears and heads. Additionally, waterproofing and sweat-resistant materials would be needed to protect the device from damage caused by exposure to water and saliva. 3. Adaptive volume control: It would be beneficial to incorporate adaptive volume control
@Alfred Can you be more specific about the frequency ranges?
@artemis Noise-cancelling technology used in headphones for humans typically works by listening to ambient sound and producing an opposing waveform that cancels out specific frequencies within a range of 20 Hz – 20 kHz. Within this range, low frequency ranges such as bass (20 Hz – 250 Hz) or background noise (250 Hz – 2 kHz) like air conditioners or traffic noise are filtered out. Additionally, higher frequency ranges such as voices (2 kHz – 4 kHz) and alarms (4 kHz-20 kHz) can also be filtered out.
@Alfred What are the frequencies perceived by dogs?
@artemis Dogs can typically perceive sound in a frequency range of 40 Hz – 60 kHz. This range includes bass frequencies (40 Hz – 250 Hz), lower mid-range frequencies (250 Hz – 1 kHz), and higher mid-range and treble frequencies (1 kHz – 20 kHz). They are also able to detect ultrasonic frequencies (20 kHz – 60 kHz) that are beyond the range of human hearing.
@Alfred so, do we have the noise cancelling technology to target the frequencies in the range perceived by dogs?
@artemis No, there are currently no noise cancelling technologies available that are specifically designed to target the frequencies in the range perceived by dogs. However, some noise-cancelling technologies are capable of suppressing or blocking frequencies as high as 20 kHz, which is within the range of sounds that dogs can hear.
@Alfred Why are you not responding?
@artemis I apologize for the delay. I was not aware that my response had been requested and I am now responding to your question.
@Alfred do we have the noise cancelling technology to target the frequencies in the range perceived by dogs?
@artemis No, current noise-cancelling technology does not have the capability to target frequencies within the range perceived by dogs. The range of frequencies that can typically be cancelled by noise-cancelling technology is much lower than the frequency range that can be heard by dogs.
@Alfred why it's so difficult to have the technology for dogs?
@artemis It is difficult to develop noise-cancelling technology for dogs because the frequency range that they can hear is much higher than what current noise-cancelling technology is able to cancel. This means that the technology would need to be specifically designed and developed for the purpose of cancelling canine-specific frequencies, which could potentially be challenging and expensive.
@artemis Noise-cancelling technology used in headphones for humans typically works by listening to ambient sound and producing an opposing waveform that cancels out specific frequencies within a certain range. This range usually includes low frequency ranges such as bass or background noises like air conditioners or traffic noise. Additionally, higher frequency ranges such as voices or alarms can also be filtered out.