Patents Examined by Sean H Nguyen
  • Patent number: 11979699
    Abstract: A speaker device configured to be embedded in a refrigerator door includes a body including an exposed surface that is exposed to an exterior, a side surface having an area that is greater than an area of the exposed surface, and a groove formed in the side surface and connected to the exposed surface, a first speaker provided on the exposed surface of the body, and a second speaker provided in the groove.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2024
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Kidu Kim, Jongyuk Lee, Suho Jo, Jonghun Ha
  • Patent number: 11974066
    Abstract: A display apparatus includes a display panel, a back cover accommodating the display panel, and a sound output unit including at least one sound output module disposed to overlap the display panel. The at least one sound output module includes a support plate including an uneven surface and a piezoelectric element attached on the uneven surface of the support plate and has a shape corresponding to the uneven surface of the support plate. Accordingly, a sound having a straight characteristic within an audible frequency domain may be output, thereby enhancing a sense of reality and an immersion of a viewer watching an image displayed by the display apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2024
    Assignee: LG DISPLAY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Sung-Eui Shin, Chiwan Kim, Taeheon Kim, YongWoo Lee, Kyungyeol Ryu, YuSeon Kho
  • Patent number: 11972774
    Abstract: Disclosed is a system for assessing quality of a singing voice singing a song. The system comprises memory and at least one processor. The memory stores instructions that, when executed by the at least one processor, cause the at least one processor to receive a plurality of inputs comprising a first input and one or more further inputs, each input comprising a recording of a singing voice singing the song, to determine, for the first input, one or more relative measures of quality of the singing voice by comparing the first input to each further input; and to assess quality of the singing voice of the first input based on the one or more relative measures. Also disclosed is a method implemented on such a system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2024
    Assignee: National University of Singapore
    Inventors: Chitralekha Gupta, Haizhou Li, Ye Wang
  • Patent number: 11971332
    Abstract: By appropriately registering a sound with an arbitrary length to be registered, erroneous determination is suppressed. A normal sound registration apparatus 1 extracts a feature amount with a fixed-length from a time-series acoustic signal with a variable arbitrary length. A frequency conversion unit 12 acquires a time-series frequency signal obtained by frequency-converting the time-series acoustic signal. A feature extraction unit 14 extracts a feature amount from the time-series acoustic signal. The feature extraction unit 14 is optimized to extract, from the time-series acoustic signal including at least a known normal sound and an unknown normal sound, a feature amount which reflects a feature of the unknown normal sound, and to extract, from the time-series acoustic signal including at least an anomalous sound and a normal sound, a feature amount which reflects a feature of the anomalous sound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2024
    Assignee: NIPPON TELEGRAPH AND TELEPHONE CORPORATION
    Inventors: Yuma Koizumi, Shoichiro Saito
  • Patent number: 11974103
    Abstract: An in-car headphone system may include a first headset associated with a vehicle occupant and configured to transmit audio signals to an associated occupant; at least one interior microphone configured to receive an interior audio signal from within a vehicle cabin; at least one exterior microphone configured to receive an exterior audio signal acquired from outside of the vehicle; and a processor configured to receive at least one of the interior audio signal from the at least one interior microphone and the exterior audio signal from the at least one exterior microphone; determine whether at least one of the interior audio signal and exterior audio signal include a trigger command or an alert signal; and transmit the audio signal that includes the trigger command or alert signal to the first headset in response to the audio signals including a trigger command or an alert signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2024
    Assignee: Harman International Industries, Incorporated
    Inventors: Riley Winton, Christopher Ludwig, Jason Choi, Philippe Dreiling
  • Patent number: 11968510
    Abstract: The invention relates to audio transducers, such as loudspeaker, microphones and the like, and includes improvements in or relating to: audio transducer diaphragm structures and assemblies, audio transducer mounting systems; audio transducer diaphragm suspension systems, personal audio devices incorporating the same and any combination thereof. The embodiments of the invention include linear action and rotational action transducers. For both types of transducer, rigid and composite diaphragm constructions and unsupported diaphragm periphery designs are described. Systems and methods for mounting the transducer to a housing, such as an enclosure or baffle are also described. Furthermore, hinge systems including: rigid contact hinge systems and flexible hinge systems are also disclosed for various rotational action transducer embodiments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2024
    Assignee: WING ACOUSTICS LIMITED
    Inventors: David John Palmer, Michael Ian Palmer
  • Patent number: 11962970
    Abstract: A waveguide housing for a speaker assembly. The speaker assembly includes first and second drivers coupled to the waveguide housing where the first driver generates a midrange sound signal and the second driver emits a high-frequency sound signal. The waveguide housing includes a first plurality of sound channels configured to receive the midrange sound signal from the first driver such that the midrange sound signal travels through the first plurality of sound channels and is emitted from the waveguide housing by a first plurality of openings in the waveguide housing. The waveguide housing also includes a second plurality of sound channels configured to receive the high-frequency sound signal from the second driver such that the high-frequency sound signal travels through the second plurality of sound channels and is emitted from the waveguide housing by a second plurality of openings in the waveguide housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: QSC, LLC
    Inventors: Jerome Halley, Chris Smolen
  • Patent number: 11962982
    Abstract: A vibration exciter for an electronic product comprises a first vibration assembly comprising a first casing (101) and a magnetic circuit assembly below thereof; a second vibration assembly comprising a second casing (105) and at least two groups of coils (102) above thereof and on two sides of the magnetic circuit assembly; the magnetic circuit assembly comprises a central magnet (103b) and at least two side magnets (103a, 103b) in a vibration direction, the magnetizing directions of the two side magnets are parallel to an axial direction of the coils, directions of magnetic poles are opposite; the central magnet comprises at least two groups of magnets (103b, 1032b) in a direction perpendicular to the vibration direction, the magnetizing directions of the at least two groups of magnets are parallel to the vibration direction the directions of the magnetic poles are opposite. The electronic product is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: GOERTEK INC.
    Inventors: Dezhang Shi, Yongqiang Wang, Dongsheng Mao, Yueguang Zhu
  • Patent number: 11960147
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a loudspeaker. The loudspeaker may include a loudspeaker mechanism, a fixing mechanism, and a connector. The loudspeaker mechanism may be configured to generate a vibration signal and transmit the vibration signal to the human body. The fixing mechanism may be configured to support and maintain the position of the loudspeaker mechanism. The connector may be configured to connect the loudspeaker mechanism with the fixing mechanism. The loudspeaker mechanism may at least include a first fixed position and a second fixed position. The first fixed position may be a fixed position of the loudspeaker when the loudspeaker is in a non-working state. The second fixed position may be a fixed position of the loudspeaker when the loudspeaker is in a working state. The connector may be configured to switch the loudspeaker mechanism between the first fixed position and the second fixed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: SHENZHEN SHOKZ CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yueqiang Wang, Haofeng Zhang, Lei Zhang, Yongjian Li, Qian Chen
  • Patent number: 11956608
    Abstract: A device, system, and a method for adjusting audio parameters for a user are disclosed. The method comprises performing a hearing test of the user. The hearing test comprises playing an audio and capturing an auditory response of the user towards the audio. A hearing profile of the user is generated based on one or more results of the hearing test. A playing speed of the audio is adjusted based on the hearing profile, thereby adjusting the audio parameters for the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Inventor: Leigh M. Rothschild
  • Patent number: 11956600
    Abstract: Devices and methods to reduce ear wax clogging of acoustic ports, hearing aid systems, and feedback reduction systems are provided. A conformal hearing aid includes a hearing aid body, where the hearing aid body houses a microphone and a receiver, where the microphone is positioned within the hearing aid body to measure acoustic signals from an ambient environment, and where the receiver is positioned within the hearing aid body to emit acoustic signals toward a tympanic membrane of a user; an expandable element, where the expandable element is operatively connected to the hearing aid body, and where the expandable element is configured to encompass a circumferential portion of the hearing aid body when expanded; and an inflation management system, where the inflation management system is configured to expand the expandable element when actuated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignee: The Diablo Canyon Collective LLC
    Inventor: John P. Keady
  • Patent number: 11950051
    Abstract: A piezoelectric speaker (10) includes: a piezoelectric film (35); a fixing face (17) for fixing the piezoelectric film (35) to a support; and an interposed layer (40) disposed between the piezoelectric film (35) and the fixing face (17). The interposed layer (40) has a holding degree of 5×108 N/m3 or less.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: NITTO DENKO CORPORATION
    Inventors: Yusuke Komoto, Tomoaki Hishiki, Kohei Oto, Saori Yamamoto, Yuka Sekiguchi
  • Patent number: 11950035
    Abstract: A sound generating apparatus for vehicles may include a sound generating device to be covered by a vehicle interior material of a vehicle. The sound generating device may be configured to vibrate the vehicle interior material. A vehicle including the sound generating apparatus for vehicles may include a vehicle interior material, covering a vehicle structure, and at least one sound generating apparatus disposed at the vehicle interior material. The vehicle interior material may vibrate according to a vibration of the sound generating apparatus to output a sound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: LG DISPLAY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Sungtae Lee, KwanHo Park, YeongRak Choi, Sungsu Ham, Joongsup Han
  • Patent number: 11943580
    Abstract: A speaker device is disclosed. The speaker device includes a speaker enclosure structure including a speaker. The speaker is an electro-mechanical component, which in operation generates sound waves by deflection of a speaker membrane and in collaboration with the speaker enclosure structure. The speaker device further includes a speaker device housing. The speaker device housing is an outer shell of the speaker device and may accommodate additional electronic components required for operation of the speaker or for other purposes. The speaker enclosure structure is mechanically coupled to the speaker device housing. The speaker device further includes at least one coupling element, wherein the speaker enclosure structure is mechanically coupled to the speaker device housing by the at least one coupling element, the coupling element having a vibration damping structure configured to inhibit mechanical vibrations being transmitted through the coupling element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: EPOS Group A/S
    Inventors: Anders Røser Hansen, Jacob Stage
  • Patent number: 11943596
    Abstract: The present invention provides an acoustic device including a frame, a vibration system and a magnetic circuit system. The vibration system includes a diaphragm, a voice coil, a voice coil holder connecting the diaphragm and the voice coil, and a support assembly connecting the frame and the voice coil holder. The voice coil holder comprises a first fixing portion extending toward a direction of the voice coil, a second fixing portion extending toward to the support assembly, and a first connecting portion connecting the first fixing portion and the second fixing portion. The first fixing portion is mounted to the voice coil, and the second fixing portion is mounted to the support assembly. The first connecting portion provides with a reinforcing rib protruding and extending from the first fixing portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: AAC Microtech (Changzhou) Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Weimin Chen, Kejia Liu
  • Patent number: 11937052
    Abstract: A method for updating a user model and fitting agent for a hearing device system is disclosed, the hearing device system comprising a hearing device worn by a hearing device user, wherein the fitting agent comprises one or more processors configured to initialize a user model comprising a plurality of user preference functions and associated user response distributions, wherein each user preference function is associated with an environment; obtain environment data indicative of a present environment; obtain a test setting comprising a primary test setting and a secondary test setting for the hearing device; present the test setting to the hearing device user; obtain a user input of a preferred test setting indicative of a preference for either the primary test setting or the secondary test setting; and update the user model based on hearing device parameters of the preferred test setting and the environment data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignee: GN HEARING A/S
    Inventors: Aalbert De Vries, Tanya Ignatenko, Kirill Kondrashov
  • Patent number: 11937044
    Abstract: A sound emission control device comprises a plurality of guides. The guides each include an inlet connected to a branching portion that is configured to oppose a vibrating surface inside an acoustic device, an outlet communicated to the inlet, and a horn-shaped inner wall surrounding a space between the inlet and the outlet. The guides are configured to guide sound that is emitted from the vibrating surface and branched by the branching portion to the outlets that are configured to be communicated to sound emission holes that are provided in the acoustic device and face mutually different directions, respectively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignee: YAMAHA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Kenta Ioku, Masumi Adachi
  • Patent number: 11930321
    Abstract: The present invention provides a micro-speaker device. The device has a movable diaphragm device comprising a thickness of material which has a first surface and a second surface opposite of the first surface. In an example, the device has a shaft device having a first end and a second end, where the first end coupled to the second surface. In an example, the device has an actuator device coupled to the second end and configured to drive the shaft device in a piston action to pull and push the movable diaphragm. The device has a housing enclosing the movable diaphragm device, the shaft device, and the actuator device. The device has a vented enclosure opposite of the movable diaphragm to allow air to move in and out of the one or more vent openings to generate a sound pressure signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignee: Vibrant Microsystems Inc.
    Inventors: Steven Nasiri, Sanjay Bhandari, Ali Joseph Rastegar
  • Patent number: 11924620
    Abstract: This disclosure provides a speaker and a terminal device. The speaker includes a speaker housing and a speaker body, where the speaker body is disposed in the speaker housing, the speaker body and the speaker housing form a speaker front cavity and a speaker rear cavity, the speaker housing is provided with a sound output channel, the sound output channel communicates with the speaker front cavity, the speaker rear cavity includes a first sub-cavity, the speaker housing includes a first spacer disposed in the first sub-cavity, the first spacer splits the first sub-cavity into a resonance tube and a resonance cavity, the resonance tube communicates with the resonance cavity, a first connecting hole is provided in a side wall of the speaker front cavity, and the speaker front cavity communicates with the resonance tube through the first connecting hole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: Vivo Mobile Communication Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Guozhu Jiang, Lifeng Long
  • Patent number: 11919452
    Abstract: A soundboard panel assembly for a vehicle, including a mounting structure, a soundboard panel connected to the mounting structure, and an inertial-type acoustic transducer connected to the soundboard panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Inventor: Robert Katz