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To: ~digs who wrote (212)	7/28/2001 3:54:30 PM
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--- New sound could help mobile phone users --- A British scientist has invented a new sound which is less intrusive and easier to locate. Companies around the world may use the sound in mobile phones and safety alarms. The sound works by using multiple-frequency technology which makes it easier for the brain to locate the source of the noise. "I believe it's not only a world-beating British invention, but it is going to save thousands of lives every year," said Professor Deborah Withington, the scientist behind the sound. Based at Leeds University, Professor Withington is one of the world's leading authorities on hearing. "It initiates a reaction that makes you instantly turn to the sound," she told The Sunday Telegraph. The sound could be used on CCTV to make criminals turn their heads towards the camera. It could also save the embarrassment of everyone checking their mobile phone when one starts ringing in a crowded room. ananova.com