Patents Assigned to SOUND UNITED, LLC.
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Patent number: 12143456Abstract: A system and method for providing zone-specific media to a user. As a non-limiting example, various aspects of this disclosure provide a system and method that flexibly selects and provides media content (e.g., audio content), where such content is selected based, at least in part, on a user location (e.g., location within a premises).Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2023Date of Patent: November 12, 2024Assignee: SOUND UNITED, LLC.Inventors: Bradley M. Starobin, Matthew Lyons, Stuart W. Lumsden, Michael DiTullo, Paul O'Connor
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Patent number: 11991504Abstract: A system and method for providing user location-based multi-zone media. As a non-limiting example, various aspects of this disclosure provide a system and method that flexibly presents media content (e.g., audio content) to a user as the user moves throughout a premises. As a non-limiting example, various aspects of this disclosure provide a system and method that flexibly presents media content (e.g., audio content) to a user as the user moves throughout a premises.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 2021Date of Patent: May 21, 2024Assignee: SOUND UNITED, LLC.Inventors: Bradley M. Starobin, Matthew Lyons, Stuart W. Lumsden, Michael DiTullo, Paul O'Connor
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Publication number: 20240147175Abstract: A signal processing method and Automotive Audio System 290 comprising a tripolar loudspeaker configuration housed in at least one automotive head-rest assembly 200 or 500, whose radiation pattern, in conjunction with inter-element delays and other design features, is such that that passengers are afforded temporal and amplitude cues for achieving the desired soundfield appropriate for a variety of audio program material. Optionally, some or all of the headrest assembly transducers are aligned and configured with a Floating Waveguide member 470.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2023Publication date: May 2, 2024Applicant: Sound United, LLCInventors: George Digby FRYER, Matthew LYONS, Bradley M. STAROBIN
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Patent number: 11900909Abstract: A system and method for quieting unwanted sound. As a non-limiting example, various aspects of this disclosure provide a system and method, for example implemented in a premises-based or home audio system, for quieting unwanted sound at a particular location.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2022Date of Patent: February 13, 2024Assignee: SOUND UNITED, LLC.Inventors: Bradley M. Starobin, Matthew Lyons, Stuart W. Lumsden, Michael DiTullo
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Patent number: 11876873Abstract: A system and method for providing zone-specific media to a user. As a non-limiting example, various aspects of this disclosure provide a system and method that flexibly selects and provides media content (e.g., audio content), where such content is selected based, at least in part, on a user location (e.g., location within a premises).Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2023Date of Patent: January 16, 2024Assignee: SOUND UNITED, LLCInventors: Bradley M. Starobin, Matthew Lyons, Stuart W. Lumsden, Michael DiTullo, Paul O'Connor
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Patent number: 11838740Abstract: A signal processing method and Automotive Audio System 290 comprising a tripolar loudspeaker configuration housed in at least one automotive head-rest assembly 200 or 500, whose radiation pattern, in conjunction with inter-element delays and other design features, is such that that passengers are afforded temporal and amplitude cues for achieving the desired soundfield appropriate for a variety of audio program material. Optionally, some or all of the headrest assembly transducers are aligned and configured with a Floating Waveguide member 470.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2021Date of Patent: December 5, 2023Assignee: Sound United, LLCInventors: George Digby Fryer, Matthew Lyons, Bradley M. Starobin
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Publication number: 20230336911Abstract: A multi-speaker (e.g., home theater or stereo) audio system 200 with one or more subwoofers includes improved phase-adjustable subwoofers 222 and an improved subwoofer phase control method allows the user to quickly and accurately select the most satisfying subwoofer phase adjustments for blending the subwoofer’s output with the remainder of the system’s speakers’ output.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2023Publication date: October 19, 2023Applicant: Sound United, LLCInventor: Scott ORTH
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Patent number: 11749249Abstract: A system and method for integrating a home media system and other home systems. As a non-limiting example, various aspects of this disclosure provide a system and method that flexibly and efficiently provide communication and/or resource sharing between a home media system and various other home systems.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2021Date of Patent: September 5, 2023Assignee: SOUND UNITED, LLC.Inventors: Bradley M. Starobin, Matthew Lyons, Stuart W. Lumsden, Michael DiTullo, Paul O'Connor
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Patent number: 11729282Abstract: A system and method for providing zone-specific media to a user. As a non-limiting example, various aspects of this disclosure provide a system and method that flexibly selects and provides media content (e.g., audio content), where such content is selected based, at least in part, on a user location (e.g., location within a premises).Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2022Date of Patent: August 15, 2023Assignee: SOUND UNITED, LLCInventors: Bradley M. Starobin, Matthew Lyons, Stuart W. Lumsden, Michael DiTullo, Paul O'Connor
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Patent number: 11706307Abstract: A system and method for providing zone-specific media to a user. As a non-limiting example, various aspects of this disclosure provide a system and method that flexibly selects and provides media content (e.g., audio content), where such content is selected based, at least in part, on a user location (e.g., location within a premises).Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2023Date of Patent: July 18, 2023Assignee: SOUND UNITED, LLCInventors: Bradley M. Starobin, Matthew Lyons, Stuart W. Lumsden, Michael DiTullo, Paul O'Connor
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Patent number: 11551657Abstract: A system and method for quieting unwanted sound. As a non-limiting example, various aspects of this disclosure provide a system and method, for example implemented in a premises-based or home audio system, for quieting unwanted sound at a particular location.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2021Date of Patent: January 10, 2023Assignee: Sound United, LLC.Inventors: Bradley M. Starobin, Matthew Lyons, Stuart W. Lumsden, Michael DiTullo
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Patent number: 11496591Abstract: A system and method for providing zone-specific media to a user. As a non-limiting example, various aspects of this disclosure provide a system and method that flexibly selects and provides media content (e.g., audio content), where such content is selected based, at least in part, on a user location (e.g., location within a premises).Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2022Date of Patent: November 8, 2022Assignee: SOUND UNITED, LLCInventors: Bradley M. Starobin, Matthew Lyons, Stuart W. Lumsden, Michael DiTullo, Paul O'Connor
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Patent number: 11356520Abstract: A system and method for providing zone-specific media to a user. As a non-limiting example, various aspects of this disclosure provide a system and method that flexibly selects and provides media content (e.g., audio content), where such content is selected based, at least in part, on a user location (e.g., location within a premises).Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2015Date of Patent: June 7, 2022Assignee: Sound United, LLC.Inventors: Bradley M. Starobin, Matthew Lyons, Stuart W. Lumsden, Michael DiTullo, Paul O'Connor
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Publication number: 20220159396Abstract: A signal processing method and Automotive Audio System 290 comprising a tripolar loudspeaker configuration housed in at least one automotive head-rest assembly 200 or 500, whose radiation pattern, in conjunction with inter-element delays and other design features, is such that that passengers are afforded temporal and amplitude cues for achieving the desired soundfield appropriate for a variety of audio program material. Optionally, some or all of the headrest assembly transducers are aligned and configured with a Floating Waveguide member 470.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2021Publication date: May 19, 2022Applicant: Sound United, LLCInventors: George Digby FRYER, Mathew Lyons, Bradley M. Starobin
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Patent number: 11176922Abstract: A system and method for integrating a home media system and other home systems. As a non-limiting example, various aspects of this disclosure provide a system and method that flexibly and efficiently provide communication and/or resource sharing between a home media system and various other home systems.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2020Date of Patent: November 16, 2021Assignee: Sound United, LLC.Inventors: Bradley M. Starobin, Matthew Lyons, Stuart W. Lumsden, Michael DiTullo, Paul O'Connor
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Patent number: 11159902Abstract: A system and method for providing user location-based multi-zone media. As a non-limiting example, various aspects of this disclosure provide a system and method that flexibly presents media content (e.g., audio content) to a user as the user moves throughout a premises. As a non-limiting example, various aspects of this disclosure provide a system and method that flexibly presents media content (e.g., audio content) to a user as the user moves throughout a premises.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2020Date of Patent: October 26, 2021Assignee: Sound United, LLC.Inventors: Bradley M. Starobin, Matthew Lyons, Stuart W. Lumsden, Michael DiTullo, Paul O'Connor
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Patent number: 11082785Abstract: A multi-zone media system and method for providing multi-zone media. As a non-limiting example, various aspects of this disclosure provide a system and method that flexibly presents media content (e.g., audio content) to a user as the user moves throughout a premises.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2020Date of Patent: August 3, 2021Assignee: Sound United, LLC.Inventors: Bradley M. Starobin, Matthew Lyons, Stuart W. Lumsden, Michael DiTullo, Paul O'Connor
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Patent number: 10932024Abstract: A loudspeaker system and method of utilizing and/or installing thereof. As a non-limiting example, various aspects of this disclosure provide a loudspeaker system that may be conveniently integrated with a power distribution network of a premises.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2019Date of Patent: February 23, 2021Assignee: Sound United, LLC.Inventors: Bradley M. Starobin, Matthew Lyons, Stuart W. Lumsden, Michael DiTullo
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Patent number: 10798505Abstract: A multi-zone media system and method for providing multi-zone media. As a non-limiting example, various aspects of this disclosure provide a system and method that flexibly presents media content (e.g., audio content) to a user as the user moves throughout a premises.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2020Date of Patent: October 6, 2020Assignee: Sound United, LLC.Inventors: Bradley M. Starobin, Matthew Lyons, Stuart W. Lumsden, Michael DiTullo, Paul O'Connor
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Patent number: 10657949Abstract: A system and method for integrating a home media system and other home systems. As a non-limiting example, various aspects of this disclosure provide a system and method that flexibly and efficiently provide communication and/or resource sharing between a home media system and various other home systems.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2015Date of Patent: May 19, 2020Assignee: Sound United, LLCInventors: Bradley M. Starobin, Matthew Lyons, Stuart W. Lumsden, Michael DiTullo, Paul O'Connor