Patents by Inventor Nikolaj Hviid
Nikolaj Hviid 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).
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Publication number: 20240121548Abstract: An apparatus is described which comprises the following: (a) a housing configured to be carried in an ear, (b) a motion sensor unit for acquiring motion data, (c) a physiological sensor unit for acquiring physiological data, (d) a data processing unit configured to generate performance data based on the motion data and/or the physiological data, (e) a signal processing unit configured to generate an audio signal based on the generated performance data, and (f) a loudspeaker for outputting the generated audio signal, wherein the motion sensor unit, the physiological sensor unit, the loudspeaker, the data processing unit, and the signal processing unit are incorporated in the housing. Furthermore, a system, a method and a use is described.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2023Publication date: April 11, 2024Applicant: BRAGI GmbHInventor: Nikolaj Hviid
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Publication number: 20240121557Abstract: A multifunctional earphone system for sports activities is described which comprises the following: a first apparatus configured to be carried in one of a user's ears, the first apparatus comprising a first data communication unit and a first loudspeaker, and a second apparatus configured to be carried in the user's other ear, the second apparatus comprising a second data communication unit and a second loudspeaker, wherein at least one of the first apparatus and the second apparatus comprises a sensor unit and a data processing unit, wherein the data processing unit is configured to generate performance data based on measurement data acquired by the sensor unit, wherein the first apparatus further comprises a signal processing unit configured to generate a binaural audio signal based on the performance data, the binaural audio signal comprising a first signal part to be output by the first loudspeaker and a second signal part to be output by the second loudspeaker, and wherein the first data communication unType: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2023Publication date: April 11, 2024Applicant: BRAGI GmbHInventor: Nikolaj Hviid
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Patent number: 11956191Abstract: A method for audio-based social media messaging for a wearable device includes generating a first audio message using a wearable device, the wearable device having at least one microphone and at least one speaker and conveying the first audio message from the wearable device to an audio-based social media platform using a wireless radio transceiver within the wearable device.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2023Date of Patent: April 9, 2024Assignee: BRAGI GMBHInventor: Nikolaj Hviid
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Patent number: 11871197Abstract: A multifunctional earphone system for sports activities is described which comprises the following: a first apparatus configured to be carried in one of a user's ears, the first apparatus comprising a first data communication unit and a first loudspeaker, and a second apparatus configured to be carried in the user's other ear, the second apparatus comprising a second data communication unit and a second loudspeaker, wherein at least one of the first apparatus and the second apparatus comprises a sensor unit and a data processing unit, wherein the data processing unit is configured to generate performance data based on measurement data acquired by the sensor unit, wherein the first apparatus further comprises a signal processing unit configured to generate a binaural audio signal based on the performance data, the binaural audio signal comprising a first signal part to be output by the first loudspeaker and a second signal part to be output by the second loudspeaker, and wherein the first data communication unType: GrantFiled: November 10, 2022Date of Patent: January 9, 2024Assignee: BRAGI GMBHInventor: Nikolaj Hviid
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Patent number: 11871172Abstract: An apparatus is described which comprises the following: (a) a housing configured to be carried in an ear, (b) a motion sensor unit for acquiring motion data, (c) a physiological sensor unit for acquiring physiological data, (d) a data processing unit configured to generate performance data based on the motion data and/or the physiological data, (e) a signal processing unit configured to generate an audio signal based on the generated performance data, and (f) a loudspeaker for outputting the generated audio signal, wherein the motion sensor unit, the physiological sensor unit, the loudspeaker, the data processing unit, and the signal processing unit are incorporated in the housing. Furthermore, a system, a method and a use is described.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 2020Date of Patent: January 9, 2024Assignee: BRAGI GMBHInventor: Nikolaj Hviid
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Patent number: 11792560Abstract: Audio operating systems and related systems, methods, and devices are disclosed. A portable electronic accessory includes a microphone to receive audio inputs, a speaker to provide audio outputs, and control circuitry including a cellular data radio circuit and an application processor. The cellular data radio circuit is configured to communicate with a cloud server through a cellular data network. The application processor is configured to execute at least a portion of an audio operating system. The audio operating system is configured to host audio software applications provided by the cloud server. The audio software applications are configured to operate free from graphical user interface elements based at least in part on the audio inputs and the audio outputs. The cloud server includes one or more data storage devices including software application code for audio software applications to be hosted by an audio operating system (OS) of the portable electronic accessory.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2021Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: Skullcandy, Inc.Inventors: Jeff Hutchings, Jason Hodell, Nikolaj Hviid
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Publication number: 20230246987Abstract: A method for audio-based social media messaging for a wearable device includes generating a first audio message using a wearable device, the wearable device having at least one microphone and at least one speaker and conveying the first audio message from the wearable device to an audio-based social media platform using a wireless radio transceiver within the wearable device.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2023Publication date: August 3, 2023Applicant: BRAGI GmbHInventor: Nikolaj Hviid
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Patent number: 11627105Abstract: A method for audio-based social media messaging for a wearable device includes generating a first audio message using a wearable device, the wearable device having at least one microphone and at least one speaker and conveying the first audio message from the wearable device to an audio-based social media platform using a wireless radio transceiver within the wearable device.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2022Date of Patent: April 11, 2023Assignee: BRAGI GMBHInventor: Nikolaj Hviid
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Publication number: 20230070490Abstract: A multifunctional earphone system for sports activities is described which comprises the following: a first apparatus configured to be carried in one of a user's ears, the first apparatus comprising a first data communication unit and a first loudspeaker, and a second apparatus configured to be carried in the user's other ear, the second apparatus comprising a second data communication unit and a second loudspeaker, wherein at least one of the first apparatus and the second apparatus comprises a sensor unit and a data processing unit, wherein the data processing unit is configured to generate performance data based on measurement data acquired by the sensor unit, wherein the first apparatus further comprises a signal processing unit configured to generate a binaural audio signal based on the performance data, the binaural audio signal comprising a first signal part to be output by the first loudspeaker and a second signal part to be output by the second loudspeaker, and wherein the first data communication unType: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2022Publication date: March 9, 2023Applicant: BRAGI GmbHInventor: Nikolaj Hviid
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Patent number: 11523218Abstract: A multifunctional earphone system for sports activities is described which comprises the following: a first apparatus configured to be carried in one of a user's ears, the first apparatus comprising a first data communication unit and a first loudspeaker, and a second apparatus configured to be carried in the user's other ear, the second apparatus comprising a second data communication unit and a second loudspeaker, wherein at least one of the first apparatus and the second apparatus comprises a sensor unit and a data processing unit, wherein the data processing unit is configured to generate performance data based on measurement data acquired by the sensor unit, wherein the first apparatus further comprises a signal processing unit configured to generate a binaural audio signal based on the performance data, the binaural audio signal comprising a first signal part to be output by the first loudspeaker and a second signal part to be output by the second loudspeaker, and wherein the first data communication unType: GrantFiled: October 1, 2020Date of Patent: December 6, 2022Assignee: BRAGI GmbHInventor: Nikolaj Hviid
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Publication number: 20220377448Abstract: Audio operating systems and related systems, methods, and devices are disclosed. A portable electronic accessory includes a microphone to receive audio inputs, a speaker to provide audio outputs, and control circuitry including a cellular data radio circuit and an application processor. The cellular data radio circuit is configured to communicate with a cloud server through a cellular data network. The application processor is configured to execute at least a portion of an audio operating system. The audio operating system is configured to host audio software applications provided by the cloud server. The audio software applications are configured to operate free from graphical user interface elements based at least in part on the audio inputs and the audio outputs. The cloud server includes a data storage devices including software application code for audio software applications to be hosted by an audio operating system (OS) of the portable electronic accessory.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2021Publication date: November 24, 2022Inventors: Jeff Hutchings, Jason Hodell, Nikolaj Hviid
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Publication number: 20220201380Abstract: Portable electronic accessories and removable control packages are disclosed. A portable electronic accessory includes a battery configured to provide battery power, a control socket configured to receive a removable control package, and power circuitry configured to deliver at least a portion of the battery power to the removable control package to power the removable control package. The removable control package is configured to control operation of the portable electronic accessory. A removable control package includes input/output (I/O) pins, and one or more communication radio circuits. The I/O pins are configured to interface with pins of the control socket, electrically connect to the pins of the control socket when the removable control package is received into the control socket, and receive battery power from the battery of the portable electronic accessory.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2020Publication date: June 23, 2022Inventors: Jeff Hutchings, Nikolaj Hviid
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Publication number: 20220182344Abstract: A method for audio-based social media messaging for a wearable device includes generating a first audio message using a wearable device, the wearable device having at least one microphone and at least one speaker and conveying the first audio message from the wearable device to an audio-based social media platform using a wireless radio transceiver within the wearable device.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2022Publication date: June 9, 2022Applicant: BRAGI GmbHInventor: Nikolaj Hviid
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Patent number: 11283742Abstract: A method for audio-based social media messaging for a wearable device includes generating a first audio message using a wearable device, the wearable device having at least one microphone and at least one speaker and conveying the first audio message from the wearable device to an audio-based social media platform using a wireless radio transceiver within the wearable device.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2017Date of Patent: March 22, 2022Assignee: BRAGI GmbHInventor: Nikolaj Hviid
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Publication number: 20210084403Abstract: An apparatus is described which comprises the following: (a) a housing configured to be carried in an ear, (b) a motion sensor unit for acquiring motion data, (c) a physiological sensor unit for acquiring physiological data, (d) a data processing unit configured to generate performance data based on the motion data and/or the physiological data, (e) a signal processing unit configured to generate an audio signal based on the generated performance data, and (f) a loudspeaker for outputting the generated audio signal, wherein the motion sensor unit, the physiological sensor unit, the loudspeaker, the data processing unit, and the signal processing unit are incorporated in the housing. Furthermore, a system, a method and a use is described.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 25, 2020Publication date: March 18, 2021Applicant: BRAGI GmbHInventor: Nikolaj Hviid
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Publication number: 20210076138Abstract: A multifunctional earphone system for sports activities is described which comprises the following: a first apparatus configured to be carried in one of a user's ears, the first apparatus comprising a first data communication unit and a first loudspeaker, and a second apparatus configured to be carried in the user's other ear, the second apparatus comprising a second data communication unit and a second loudspeaker, wherein at least one of the first apparatus and the second apparatus comprises a sensor unit and a data processing unit, wherein the data processing unit is configured to generate performance data based on measurement data acquired by the sensor unit, wherein the first apparatus further comprises a signal processing unit configured to generate a binaural audio signal based on the performance data, the binaural audio signal comprising a first signal part to be output by the first loudspeaker and a second signal part to be output by the second loudspeaker, and wherein the first data communication unType: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2020Publication date: March 11, 2021Applicant: BRAGI GmbHInventor: Nikolaj Hviid
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Patent number: 10856063Abstract: An apparatus is described which comprises the following: (a) a housing configured to be carried in an ear, (b) a motion sensor unit for acquiring motion data, (c) a physiological sensor unit for acquiring physiological data, (d) a data processing unit configured to generate performance data based on the motion data and/or the physiological data, (e) a signal processing unit configured to generate an audio signal based on the generated performance data, and (f) a loudspeaker for outputting the generated audio signal, wherein the motion sensor unit, the physiological sensor unit, the loudspeaker, the data processing unit, and the signal processing unit are incorporated in the housing. Furthermore, a system, a method and a use is described.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2015Date of Patent: December 1, 2020Assignee: BRAGI GmbHInventor: Nikolaj Hviid
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Patent number: 10798487Abstract: A multifunctional earphone system for sports activities is described which comprises the following: a first apparatus configured to be carried in one of a user's ears, the first apparatus comprising a first data communication unit and a first loudspeaker, and a second apparatus configured to be carried in the user's other ear, the second apparatus comprising a second data communication unit and a second loudspeaker, wherein at least one of the first apparatus and the second apparatus comprises a sensor unit and a data processing unit, wherein the data processing unit is configured to generate performance data based on measurement data acquired by the sensor unit, wherein the first apparatus further comprises a signal processing unit configured to generate a binaural audio signal based on the performance data, the binaural audio signal comprising a first signal part to be output by the first loudspeaker and a second signal part to be output by the second loudspeaker, and wherein the first data communication unType: GrantFiled: January 23, 2015Date of Patent: October 6, 2020Assignee: BRAGI GmbHInventor: Nikolaj Hviid
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Patent number: 10672239Abstract: A wearable device providing responsive visual feedback is provided. The wearable device includes a wearable device housing, at least one lighting element associated with the housing for providing visual feedback, a processor disposed within the wearable device housing, the processor operatively connected to the at least one lighting element, a plurality of sensors operatively connected to the processor, wherein the processor is programmed to determine a mode of operation using sensed data from the plurality of sensor, and wherein the processor is programmed to control the at least one lighting element to convey visual feedback based on the mode of operation determined by the processor.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2018Date of Patent: June 2, 2020Assignee: BRAGI GmbHInventors: Arne D. Loermann, Nikolaj Hviid
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Patent number: 10582290Abstract: An earpiece comprises an earpiece housing, a digital signal processor disposed within the ear piece housing, and at least one microphone operatively connected to the digital signal processor. The earpiece is configured to receive audio from the at least one microphone and process the audio with the digital signal processor to determine if a user has performed a tap on the earpiece. The earpiece may further include a wireless transceiver disposed within the ear piece wherein the earpiece is configured to communicate data indicative of occurrence of the tap using the wireless transceiver.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2018Date of Patent: March 3, 2020Assignee: BRAGI GmbHInventors: Nikolaj Hviid, Michael Hlatky