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Image courtesy of the Australian International Design Awards (a division of Standards Australia).
02 June 2008
GUARDIAN BREATHING APPARATUS ACCESSORY
ABOUT THE DESIGN
The Guardian Breathing Apparatus Accessory is a revolutionary device, providing clear and reliable communications for professional Fire-fighters in high-risk environments.
The accessory is the first totally dedicated fire-fighting communications device for breathing apparatus masks. Fitted to the mask straps, the ‘BA’ Accessory (used in conjunction with the Guardian Speaker-microphone, connected to a portable 2-way radio) provides outstanding levels of communication clarity in hazardous situations.
The system utilizes vibrations through the skull to send and receive communications, rather than a conventional speaker and microphone arrangement. This effectively isolates ambient noise, resulting in increased safety and efficiency during operations within high-risk environments.
The BA Accessory is the only product on the market using bone conductivity to send AND receive voice signals, making it the market leader in terms of innovation, functionality and reliability.
A Pick-up mounted against the wearer’s head, translates vibrations from the skull, generated by speech, into an audible signal; thus excluding ambient noise from the signal. To receive communications, a Vibration Module mounted against the head transmits directly into the wearer’s ear canal, whilst also broadcasting the communication for nearby persons.
This unobtrusive method of securing voice transmission empowers the wearer to employ substantial ear protection, whilst maintaining an open communications channel with other field personnel.
Prize
Nominee of the Australian International Design Award of the Year at the 2008 Australian International Design Awards.
ABOUT THE DESIGNER
The Guardian Breathing Apparatus Accessory was designed by Innotech Pty Ltd. and manufactured by Innotech Guardian Safety Systems.
ABOUT THE AWARD
The Australian International Design Awards, a division of Standards Australia is the promotional body for the Australian design industry, and is recognised for its important role in fostering a culture of design and innovation in Australia.
In keeping with Standards Australia's peak status as the national standards body, the Australian International Design Awards sets a global benchmark of quality in manufactured goods. Furthermore, the Australian International Design Awards raises standards by encouraging excellence in product design.
www.designawards.com.au
The Guardian Breathing Apparatus Accessory is a revolutionary device, providing clear and reliable communications for professional Fire-fighters in high-risk environments.
The accessory is the first totally dedicated fire-fighting communications device for breathing apparatus masks. Fitted to the mask straps, the ‘BA’ Accessory (used in conjunction with the Guardian Speaker-microphone, connected to a portable 2-way radio) provides outstanding levels of communication clarity in hazardous situations.
The system utilizes vibrations through the skull to send and receive communications, rather than a conventional speaker and microphone arrangement. This effectively isolates ambient noise, resulting in increased safety and efficiency during operations within high-risk environments.
The BA Accessory is the only product on the market using bone conductivity to send AND receive voice signals, making it the market leader in terms of innovation, functionality and reliability.
A Pick-up mounted against the wearer’s head, translates vibrations from the skull, generated by speech, into an audible signal; thus excluding ambient noise from the signal. To receive communications, a Vibration Module mounted against the head transmits directly into the wearer’s ear canal, whilst also broadcasting the communication for nearby persons.
This unobtrusive method of securing voice transmission empowers the wearer to employ substantial ear protection, whilst maintaining an open communications channel with other field personnel.
Prize
Nominee of the Australian International Design Award of the Year at the 2008 Australian International Design Awards.
ABOUT THE DESIGNER
The Guardian Breathing Apparatus Accessory was designed by Innotech Pty Ltd. and manufactured by Innotech Guardian Safety Systems.
ABOUT THE AWARD
The Australian International Design Awards, a division of Standards Australia is the promotional body for the Australian design industry, and is recognised for its important role in fostering a culture of design and innovation in Australia.
In keeping with Standards Australia's peak status as the national standards body, the Australian International Design Awards sets a global benchmark of quality in manufactured goods. Furthermore, the Australian International Design Awards raises standards by encouraging excellence in product design.
www.designawards.com.au
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