Patents by Inventor Rocky Chau-Hsiung Lin

Rocky Chau-Hsiung Lin 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).

  • Reproducing audio signals with a haptic apparatus on acoustic headphones and their calibration and measurement
    Patent number: 8977376
    Abstract: Method and devices for testing a headphone with increased sensation are provided. The headphone can filter and amplify low frequency audio signals, which are then sent to a haptic device in the headphone. The haptic device can cause bass sensations at the top of the skull and at both ear cups. The testing system can evaluate the haptic and acoustic sensations produced by the headphone to evaluate if they have been properly assembled and calibrate the headphones if necessary.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2015
    Assignee: Alpine Electronics of Silicon Valley, Inc.
    Inventors: Rocky Chau-Hsiung Lin, Thomas Yamasaki
  • Methods and devices for creating and modifying sound profiles for audio reproduction devices
    Patent number: 8892233
    Abstract: Method and devices for processing audio signals based on sound profiles are provided. A reproduction device can request a sound profile based on user information, device information, media metadata or a combination. The sound profiles can be customized and shared across multiple devices. User interfaces allow for the input of information that allows the reproduction device or a server in the cloud to select, modify, store, and analyze sound profiles. Deeper analysis allows for the improvement of sound profiles for individuals and groups. Intensity scoring of a music library can also be conducted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2014
    Assignee: Alpine Electronics of Silicon Valley, Inc.
    Inventors: Rocky Chau-Hsiung Lin, Thomas Yamasaki, Hiroyuki Toki, Koichiro Kanda
  • Methods and devices for creating and modifying sound profiles for audio reproduction devices
    Patent number: 8891794
    Abstract: Method and devices for processing audio signals based on sound profiles are provided. A reproduction device can request a sound profile based on user information, device information, media metadata or a combination. The sound profiles can be customized and shared across multiple devices. User interfaces allow for the input of information that allows the reproduction device or a server in the cloud to select, modify, store, and analyze sound profiles. Deeper analysis allows for the improvement of sound profiles for individuals and groups. Intensity scoring of a music library can also be conducted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2014
    Assignee: Alpine Electronics of Silicon Valley, Inc.
    Inventors: Rocky Chau-Hsiung Lin, Thomas Yamasaki, Hiroyuki Toki, Koichiro Kanda
  • Methods and devices for reproducing audio signals with a haptic apparatus on acoustic headphones
    Patent number: 8767996
    Abstract: Method and devices for providing audio signals with increased bass sensation are provided. Headphones and cars can filter and amplify low frequency audio signals, which are then sent to a haptic device in the headphone. Customizable sound profiles based on user settings, or matched to a specific song or genre, can be sent to the headphones to improve the auditory experience.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2014
    Assignee: Alpine Electronics of Silicon Valley, Inc.
    Inventors: Rocky Chau-Hsiung Lin, Thomas Yamasaki
  • High order lagrange sample rate conversion using tables for improved efficiency
    Patent number: 6766338
    Abstract: A method for converting sample rates includes obtaining coefficients from a sample rate conversion coefficient table. In this method, the table is generated prior to the real-time sample rate conversion using LaGrange Interpolation based on the ratio of the input sample rate to the output sample rate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2004
    Assignee: Texas Instruments Incorporated
    Inventors: Stephen R. Handley, Jeffrey Scott Hayes, Rocky Chau-Hsiung Lin