Biological carrier wave signals

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SUMMARY

The discussion centers on the concept of transmitting carrier wave signals vocally, exploring the potential for using human vocal cords to modulate sound waves for communication. Participants confirm that while traditional carrier wave modulation is typically used for data transfer, rudimentary forms of amplitude and frequency modulation can be achieved vocally, such as Morse Code. The conversation also references cultural practices, like monk chanting, as examples of vocal modulation. The idea of genetically modified individuals using sonic waves for communication, as depicted in the show "Dark Angel," is also mentioned.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of carrier wave modulation techniques
  • Familiarity with Morse Code and its applications
  • Knowledge of amplitude and frequency modulation concepts
  • Awareness of cultural practices involving vocal sound modulation
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  • Research the principles of amplitude modulation in audio signals
  • Explore the use of Morse Code in modern communication
  • Investigate the effects of vocal modulation in cultural chanting practices
  • Examine the portrayal of bioengineering and communication in media, such as "Dark Angel"
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This discussion is beneficial for sound engineers, communication theorists, linguists, and anyone interested in the intersection of biology and technology in communication methods.

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hi yea umm

is there any research/thinking regarding carrier wave signals being transmited vocally?

jb
 
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john_basic said:
hi yea umm

is there any research/thinking regarding carrier wave signals being transmited vocally?

jb

Welcome to the PF. What do you mean by carrier wave in this context? A carrier wave would normally be modulated to transfer information / data. A person could certainly do rudimentary amplitude or frequency modulation using their vocal chords, but the datarate would be fairly low compared to other forms of verbal communication.

Do you have something in mind?
 
i have this mad idea that maybe you can transmit simple emotive/thought like data with mouth and vocal chords, tell me I'm mad.. (not natural language)
 
john_basic said:
i have this mad idea that maybe you can transmit simple emotive/thought like data with mouth and vocal chords, tell me I'm mad.. (not natural language)

Sure you can. At the very least, you can speak in Morse Code. Kind of nerdy, but it is AM modulation of an audio carrier wave.

Have you seen the videos of the monks doing their chants? You might say they are doing some of what you are asking about:

http://www.google.com/search?q=monk...esult_group&ct=title&resnum=1&ved=0CBQQqwQwAA

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anyone here watched that show Dark Angel where they had genetically modified people that use bat sonic waves to communicate for military purposes. Is this what you are talking about
 

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