Patents by Inventor Jeffrey M. Claar

Jeffrey M. Claar has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 11956622
    Abstract: A signal processing system and method for delivering spatialized sound by optimizing sound waveforms from a sparse array of speakers to the ears of a user. The system can provide listening areas within a room or space, to provide spatialization sounds to create a 3D audio effect. In a binaural mode, a binary speaker array provides targeted beams aimed towards a user's ears.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignee: Comhear Inc.
    Inventor: Jeffrey M. Claar
  • Publication number: 20230413004
    Abstract: A signal processing system and method for delivering spatialized sound, comprising: a spatial mapping sensor, configured to map an environment, to determine at least a position of at least one listener and at least one object; a signal processor configured to: transform a received audio program according to a spatialization model comprising parameters defining a head-related transfer function, and an acoustic interaction of the object, to form spatialized audio; generate an array of audio transducer signals for an audio transducer array representing the spatialized audio; and a network port configured to communicate physical state information for the at least one listener through digital packet communication network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2023
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Inventors: Michael Binn, Jeffrey M. Claar, Henry R. Goldansky, James Satloff
  • Patent number: 11750997
    Abstract: A signal processing system and method for delivering spatialized sound, comprising: a spatial mapping sensor, configured to map an environment, to determine at least a position of at least one listener and at least one object; a signal processor configured to: transform a received audio program according to a spatialization model comprising parameters defining a head-related transfer function, and an acoustic interaction of the object, to form spatialized audio; generate an array of audio transducer signals for an audio transducer array representing the spatialized audio; and a network port configured to communicate physical state information for the at least one listener through digital packet communication network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Assignee: Comhear Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Binn, Jeffrey M. Claar, Henry R. Goldansky, James Satloff
  • Publication number: 20220322025
    Abstract: A signal processing system and method for delivering spatialized sound by optimizing sound waveforms from a sparse array of speakers to the ears of a user. The system can provide listening areas within a room or space, to provide spatialization sounds to create a 3D audio effect. In a binaural mode, a binary speaker array provides targeted beams aimed towards a user's ears.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2022
    Publication date: October 6, 2022
    Inventor: Jeffrey M. Claar
  • Patent number: 11363402
    Abstract: A signal processing system and method for delivering spatialized sound by optimizing sound waveforms from a sparse array of speakers to the ears of a user. The system can provide listening areas within a room or space, to provide spatialization sounds to create a 3D audio effect. In a binaural mode, a binary speaker array provides targeted beams aimed towards a user's ears.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2022
    Assignee: Comhear inc.
    Inventor: Jeffrey M. Claar
  • Publication number: 20220014868
    Abstract: A signal processing system and method for delivering spatialized sound, comprising: a spatial mapping sensor, configured to map an environment, to determine at least a position of at least one listener and at least one object; a signal processor configured to: transform a received audio program according to a spatialization model comprising parameters defining a head-related transfer function, and an acoustic interaction of the object, to form spatialized audio; generate an array of audio transducer signals for an audio transducer array representing the spatialized audio; and a network port configured to communicate physical state information for the at least one listener through digital packet communication network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2021
    Publication date: January 13, 2022
    Inventors: Michael Binn, Jeffrey M. Claar, Henry R. Goldansky
  • Publication number: 20210204085
    Abstract: A signal processing system and method for delivering spatialized sound by optimizing sound waveforms from a sparse array of speakers to the ears of a user. The system can provide listening areas within a room or space, to provide spatialization sounds to create a 3D audio effect. In a binaural mode, a binary speaker array provides targeted beams aimed towards a user's ears.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2020
    Publication date: July 1, 2021
    Inventor: Jeffrey M. Claar
  • Patent number: 8751028
    Abstract: A system and method for enhancement and management of streaming audio is disclosed. In one embodiment, the system provides a client-side decoder that is compatible with numerous audio formats, so that a user can enjoy relatively high-quality audio from various sources, even from sources that do not provide multi-channel or high-quality audio data. The system and method also include a management system for managing and controlling the use of licensed signal processing software to further enhance an audio stream. In one embodiment, the management system is used to manage a signal processing module that provides psychoacoustic audio processing to create a wider soundstage, an acoustic correction process to increase the perceived height and clarity of the audio image, and bass enhancement processing to create the perception of low bass from the small speakers or headphones typically used with multi-media systems and portable audio players.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2014
    Assignee: DTS LLC
    Inventors: Thomas C. K. Yuen, Alan D. Kraemer, Charles R. Cortright, Jr., Jeffrey M. Claar
  • Publication number: 20120170759
    Abstract: A system and method for enhancement and management of streaming audio is disclosed. In one embodiment, the system provides a client-side decoder that is compatible with numerous audio formats, so that a user can enjoy relatively high-quality audio from various sources, even from sources that do not provide multi-channel or high-quality audio data. The system and method also include a management system for managing and controlling the use of licensed signal processing software to further enhance an audio stream. In one embodiment, the management system is used to manage a signal processing module that provides psychoacoustic audio processing to create a wider soundstage, an acoustic correction process to increase the perceived height and clarity of the audio image, and bass enhancement processing to create the perception of low bass from the small speakers or headphones typically used with multi-media systems and portable audio players.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2012
    Publication date: July 5, 2012
    Applicant: SRS LABS, INC
    Inventors: Thomas C.K. Yuen, Alan D. Kraemer, Charles R. Cortright, JR., Jeffrey M. Claar
  • Publication number: 20110286602
    Abstract: A system and method for enhancement and management of streaming audio is disclosed. In one embodiment, the system provides a client-side decoder that is compatible with numerous audio formats, so that a user can enjoy relatively high-quality audio from various sources, even from sources that do not provide multi-channel or high-quality audio data. The system and method also include a management system for managing and controlling the use of licensed signal processing software to further enhance an audio stream. In one embodiment, the management system is used to manage a signal processing module that provides psychoacoustic audio processing to create a wider soundstage, an acoustic correction process to increase the perceived height and clarity of the audio image, and bass enhancement processing to create the perception of low bass from the small speakers or headphones typically used with multi-media systems and portable audio players.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2011
    Publication date: November 24, 2011
    Applicant: SRS LABS, INC
    Inventors: Thomas C.K. Yuen, Alan D. Kraemer, Charles R. Cortright, JR., Jeffrey M. Claar
  • Publication number: 20110274279
    Abstract: A system and method for enhancement and management of streaming audio is disclosed. In one embodiment, the system provides a client-side decoder that is compatible with numerous audio formats, so that a user can enjoy relatively high-quality audio from various sources, even from sources that do not provide multi-channel or high-quality audio data. The system and method also include a management system for managing and controlling the use of licensed signal processing software to further enhance an audio stream. In one embodiment, the management system is used to manage a signal processing module that provides psychoacoustic audio processing to create a wider soundstage, an acoustic correction process to increase the perceived height and clarity of the audio image, and bass enhancement processing to create the perception of low bass from the small speakers or headphones typically used with multi-media systems and portable audio players.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2011
    Publication date: November 10, 2011
    Applicant: SRS LABS, INC
    Inventors: Thomas C.K. Yuen, Alan D. Kraemer, Charles R. Cortright, JR., Jeffrey M. Claar
  • Patent number: 8046093
    Abstract: A system and method for enhancement and management of streaming audio is disclosed. In one embodiment, the system provides a client-side decoder that is compatible with numerous audio formats, so that a user can enjoy relatively high-quality audio from various sources, even from sources that do not provide multi-channel or high-quality audio data. The system and method also include a management system for managing and controlling the use of licensed signal processing software to further enhance an audio stream. In one embodiment, the management system is used to manage a signal processing module that provides psychoacoustic audio processing to create a wider soundstage, an acoustic correction process to increase the perceived height and clarity of the audio image, and bass enhancement processing to create the perception of low bass from the small speakers or headphones typically used with multi-media systems and portable audio players.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2011
    Assignee: SRS Labs, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas C. K. Yuen, Alan D. Kraemer, Charles R. Cortright, Jeffrey M. Claar
  • Patent number: 7987281
    Abstract: A system and method for enhancement and management of streaming audio is disclosed. In one embodiment, the system provides a client-side decoder that is compatible with numerous audio formats, so that a user can enjoy relatively high-quality audio from various sources, even from sources that do not provide multi-channel or high-quality audio data. The system and method also include a management system for managing and controlling the use of licensed signal processing software to further enhance an audio stream. In one embodiment, the management system is used to manage a signal processing module that provides psychoacoustic audio processing to create a wider soundstage, an acoustic correction process to increase the perceived height and clarity of the audio image, and bass enhancement processing to create the perception of low bass from the small speakers or headphones typically used with multi-media systems and portable audio players.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2011
    Assignee: SRS Labs, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas C. K. Yuen, Alan D. Kraemer, Charles R. Cortright, Jr., Jeffrey M. Claar
  • Publication number: 20090094519
    Abstract: A system and method for enhancement and management of streaming audio is disclosed. In one embodiment, the system provides a client-side decoder that is compatible with numerous audio formats, so that a user can enjoy relatively high-quality audio from various sources, even from sources that do not provide multi-channel or high-quality audio data. The system and method also include a management system for managing and controlling the use of licensed signal processing software to further enhance an audio stream. In one embodiment, the management system is used to manage a signal processing module that provides psychoacoustic audio processing to create a wider soundstage, an acoustic correction process to increase the perceived height and clarity of the audio image, and bass enhancement processing to create the perception of low bass from the small speakers or headphones typically used with multi-media systems and portable audio players.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2008
    Publication date: April 9, 2009
    Applicant: SRS LABS, INC.
    Inventors: Thomas C.K. Yuen, Alan D. Kraemer, Chartes R. Cortright, JR., Jeffrey M. Claar
  • Patent number: 7467021
    Abstract: A system and method for enhancement and management of streaming audio is disclosed. In one embodiment, the system provides a client-side decoder that is compatible with numerous audio formats, so that a user can enjoy relatively high-quality audio from various sources, even from sources that do not provide multi-channel or high-quality audio data. The system and method also include a management system for managing and controlling the use of licensed signal processing software to further enhance an audio stream. In one embodiment, the management system is used to manage a signal processing module that provides psychoacoustic audio processing to create a wider soundstage, an acoustic correction process to increase the perceived height and clarity of the audio image, and bass enhancement processing to create the perception of low bass from the small speakers or headphones typically used with multi-media systems and portable audio players.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2008
    Assignee: SRS Labs, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas C. K. Yuen, Alan D. Kraemer, Charles R. Cortright, Jr., Jeffrey M. Claar
  • Patent number: 7277767
    Abstract: A system and method for enhancement and management of streaming audio is disclosed. In one embodiment, the system provides a client-side decoder that is compatible with numerous audio formats, so that a user can enjoy relatively high-quality audio from various sources, even from sources that do not provide multi-channel or high-quality audio data. The system and method also include a management system for managing and controlling the use of licensed signal processing software to further enhance an audio stream. In one embodiment, the management system is used to manage a signal processing module that provides psychoacoustic audio processing to create a wider soundstage, an acoustic correction process to increase the perceived height and clarity of the audio image, and bass enhancement processing to create the perception of low bass from the small speakers or headphones typically used with multi-media systems and portable audio players.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2007
    Assignee: SRS Labs, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas C. K. Yuen, Alan D. Kraemer, Charles R. Cortright, Jr., Jeffrey M. Claar
  • Patent number: 7203947
    Abstract: A method and system that can efficiently broken objects in a real-time constrained network. The method and system provide two main types of interfaces: client object and server object interfaces. Each client object and server object is instantiated from a class derived from a base class. The class libraries may be written in any object-oriented programming language and compiled on to any platform. Thus, the methodology and system are easily ported to other platforms. Additionally, mirrored client and server objects may be generated which allow an object to behave both as a client and as a server.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2007
    Assignees: Sony Corporation, Sony Pictures Entertainment, Inc.
    Inventor: Jeffrey M. Claar
  • Patent number: 7167763
    Abstract: In a player/recorder system, a graphical user interface method allows central control of one or more tracks of a plurality of audio processing modules. The plurality of audio processing modules are connected to a computer system having a processor and a display. The method includes the steps of generating a first display portion on the display by the processor, the first display portion including one or more control boxes to control a corresponding one or more tracks of the plurality of audio processing modules and generating a second display portion on the display by the processor, the second display including a central control mechanism for controlling all of the one or more tracks of the audio processing modules.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 1997
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2007
    Assignees: Sony Corporation, Sony Pictures Entertainment, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey M. Claar, Roger M. Duvall
  • Publication number: 20020129151
    Abstract: A system and method for enhancement and management of streaming audio is disclosed. In one embodiment, the system provides a client-side decoder that is compatible with numerous audio formats, so that a user can enjoy relatively high-quality audio from various sources, even from sources that do not provide multi-channel or high-quality audio data. The system and method also include a management system for managing and controlling the use of licensed signal processing software to further enhance an audio stream. In one embodiment, the management system is used to manage a signal processing module that provides psychoacoustic audio processing to create a wider soundstage, an acoustic correction process to increase the perceived height and clarity of the audio image, and bass enhancement processing to create the perception of low bass from the small speakers or headphones typically used with multi-media systems and portable audio players.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2000
    Publication date: September 12, 2002
    Inventors: Thomas C.K. Yuen, Alan D. Kraemer, Charles R. Cortright, Jeffrey M. Claar
  • Patent number: 6441830
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for storing digitized audio/video tracks. A plurality of lists are created wherein each of the plurality of lists defines a characteristic of the audio/visual data. The plurality of lists are linked according to a data structure such that performing an edit operation on a portion of the audio/visual data results in the edit operation being applied to the plurality of lists.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2002
    Assignees: Sony Corporation, Sony Pictures Entertainment, Inc.
    Inventors: Roger M. Duvall, Richard J. Oliver, Jeffrey M. Claar