Patents by Inventor Alexia Delhoume

Alexia Delhoume 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).

  • Publication number: 20240040313
    Abstract: A media system comprises one or more non-wearable playback devices, a gateway device, and a wearable playback device. The one or more non-wearable playback devices are configured to receive media content and to play the media content in synchrony with one another. The gateway device is commutatively coupled with at least one of the non-wearable playback devices and is configured to receive the media content. The wearable playback device comprises a microphone and a transducer and is commutatively coupled to the gateway device. The wearable playback device is configured to receive the media content and to simultaneously play ambient audio received via the microphone and the media content via the transducer while the one or more non-wearable playback devices play the media content.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2023
    Publication date: February 1, 2024
    Inventors: Alexia Delhoume, Brian Roberts, Elizabeth Dolman
  • Patent number: 11856377
    Abstract: A method and system directed to controlling Active Noise Reduction (ANR) audio devices with active noise reduction. The system sets one or more ANR parameters of a first and a second wearable audio device to a first ANR state; detects that the first wearable audio device is removed from a first ear of a user; and automatically adjusts the one or more ANR parameters of the second wearable audio device to a second ANR state when the first wearable audio device is removed from the ear of the user, wherein the second ANR state comprises a reduction in a level of ANR compared to the first ANR state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2023
    Assignee: Bose Corporation
    Inventors: David R. Minich, Emery M. Ku, Alexia Delhoume, Michelle Gelberger
  • Publication number: 20230388692
    Abstract: According to an aspect of the disclosure, an audio device is provided comprising a communications interface configured to be communicatively coupled to an audio source, at least one sensor, and a controller configured to control the audio device to be in a low-power mode, receive, from the sensor(s), information indicative of a presence of a user's body, initiate, via the communications interface responsive to receiving the information, a wireless communication pairing process to establish a wireless communication bond with the audio source prior to determining that the audio device is fully engaged with the user's body, determine, subsequent to initiating the wireless communication pairing process and based on information received from the sensor(s), that the audio device is fully engaged with the user's body, and control, responsive to determining that the audio device is fully engaged with the user's body, the audio device to be in an active mode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2023
    Publication date: November 30, 2023
    Applicant: Bose Corporation
    Inventors: David Minich, Josue Malaver, Miriam Israelowitz, Alexia Delhoume, Michelle Gelberger
  • Patent number: 11758326
    Abstract: A media system comprises one or more non-wearable playback devices, a gateway device, and a wearable playback device. The one or more non-wearable playback devices are configured to receive media content and to play the media content in synchrony with one another. The gateway device is commutatively coupled with at least one of the non-wearable playback devices and is configured to receive the media content. The wearable playback device comprises a microphone and a transducer and is commutatively coupled to the gateway device. The wearable playback device is configured to receive the media content and to simultaneously play ambient audio received via the microphone and the media content via the transducer while the one or more non-wearable playback devices play the media content.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2023
    Assignee: Sonos, Inc.
    Inventors: Alexia Delhoume, Brian Roberts, Elizabeth Dolman
  • Publication number: 20230283942
    Abstract: Earphone positioning and retention mechanisms are disclosed. One earphone described includes a speaker driver, a flexible eartip comprising a first oval shaped contact surface at an opening forming a hole through the eartip, the first oval shaped contact surface configured to contact an outer surface of a user's ear canal when worn, a body portion comprising a second contact surface configured to position behind an anti-tragus portion of the user's ear, and, a retaining member formed of a compliant material, comprising a third contact surface configured to conform to a cymba conch portion of the user's ear, where the body portion and the retaining member are shaped in a way that the second contact surface contacts the anti-tragus portion and the third contact surface contacts the cymba conch portion at the same time, when the first contact surface is already in contact with the outer surface of the ear canal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2023
    Publication date: September 7, 2023
    Applicant: Sonos, Inc.
    Inventors: Brandon Holley, Wei-Hean Liew, Jerad Lewis, David Amaranto, Alexia Delhoume, Casper Asmussen, Victor Johansson
  • Patent number: 11729541
    Abstract: According to an aspect of the disclosure, an audio device is provided comprising a communications interface configured to be communicatively coupled to an audio source, at least one sensor, and a controller configured to control the audio device to be in a low-power mode, receive, from the sensor(s), information indicative of a presence of a user's body, initiate, via the communications interface responsive to receiving the information, a wireless communication pairing process to establish a wireless communication bond with the audio source prior to determining that the audio device is fully engaged with the user's body, determine, subsequent to initiating the wireless communication pairing process and based on information received from the sensor(s), that the audio device is fully engaged with the user's body, and control, responsive to determining that the audio device is fully engaged with the user's body, the audio device to be in an active mode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Assignee: Bose Corporation
    Inventors: David Minich, Josue Malaver, Miriam Israelowitz, Alexia Delhoume, Michelle Gelberger
  • Patent number: 11700476
    Abstract: Earphone positioning and retention mechanisms are disclosed. One earphone described includes a speaker driver, a flexible eartip comprising a first oval shaped contact surface at an opening forming a hole through the eartip, the first oval shaped contact surface configured to contact an outer surface of a user's ear canal when worn, a body portion comprising a second contact surface configured to position behind an anti-tragus portion of the user's ear, and, a retaining member formed of a compliant material, comprising a third contact surface configured to conform to a cymba conch portion of the user's ear, where the body portion and the retaining member are shaped in a way that the second contact surface contacts the anti-tragus portion and the third contact surface contacts the cymba conch portion at the same time, when the first contact surface is already in contact with the outer surface of the ear canal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2023
    Assignee: Sonos, Inc.
    Inventors: Brandon Holley, Wei-Hean Liew, Jerad Lewis, David Amaranto, Alexia Delhoume, Casper Asmussen, Victor Johansson
  • Publication number: 20230007759
    Abstract: A method for a control device is disclosed. The method comprises configuring the control device to control a first networked device and while controlling the first networked device and while operating in a first mode, receiving, via the control device, first input data, the first input data indicative of a command to control an illumination device of the first networked device. After receiving the first input data, the method comprises controlling the illumination device of the first networked device. While controlling the first networked device and while operating in a second mode, the method comprises receiving, via the control device, second input data, the second input data indicative of a command to control a playback device of the first networked device. After receiving the second input data, the method comprises controlling the playback device of the first networked device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2022
    Publication date: January 5, 2023
    Inventors: Alexia Delhoume, Sara Morris, Brian Roberts
  • Publication number: 20230007397
    Abstract: A method of determining whether a first playback device is to rejoin a group is disclosed. The method comprises playing back, by the first playback device, media content in synchrony with at least a second playback device, wherein the first and second playback devices are playing back the media content as members of a group. While playing back the media content, and after a loss of power at the first playback device, the method comprises stopping, by the first playback device, playback of the media content. After the loss of power, and after a resumption of power to the first playback device the method comprises automatically determining to rejoin the group and joining the first playback device to the group.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2022
    Publication date: January 5, 2023
    Inventors: Alexia Delhoume, Sara Morris, Brian Roberts
  • Publication number: 20220124426
    Abstract: According to an aspect of the disclosure, an audio device is provided comprising a communications interface configured to be communicatively coupled to an audio source, at least one sensor, and a controller configured to control the audio device to be in a low-power mode, receive, from the sensor(s), information indicative of a presence of a user's body, initiate, via the communications interface responsive to receiving the information, a wireless communication pairing process to establish a wireless communication bond with the audio source prior to determining that the audio device is fully engaged with the user's body, determine, subsequent to initiating the wireless communication pairing process and based on information received from the sensor(s), that the audio device is fully engaged with the user's body, and control, responsive to determining that the audio device is fully engaged with the user's body, the audio device to be in an active mode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2021
    Publication date: April 21, 2022
    Applicant: Bose Corporation
    Inventors: David Minich, Josue Malaver, Miriam Israelowitz, Alexia Delhoume, Michelle Gelberger
  • Publication number: 20220095040
    Abstract: Earphone positioning and retention mechanisms are disclosed. One earphone described includes a speaker driver, a flexible eartip comprising a first oval shaped contact surface at an opening forming a hole through the eartip, the first oval shaped contact surface configured to contact an outer surface of a user's ear canal when worn, a body portion comprising a second contact surface configured to position behind an anti-tragus portion of the user's ear, and, a retaining member formed of a compliant material, comprising a third contact surface configured to conform to a cymba conch portion of the user's ear, where the body portion and the retaining member are shaped in a way that the second contact surface contacts the anti-tragus portion and the third contact surface contacts the cymba conch portion at the same time, when the first contact surface is already in contact with the outer surface of the ear canal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2021
    Publication date: March 24, 2022
    Applicant: Sonos, Inc.
    Inventors: Brandon Holley, Wei-Hean Liew, Jerad Lewis, David Amaranto, Alexia Delhoume, Casper Asmussen, Victor Johansson
  • Publication number: 20220078552
    Abstract: A media system comprises one or more non-wearable playback devices, a gateway device, and a wearable playback device. The one or more non-wearable playback devices are configured to receive media content and to play the media content in synchrony with one another. The gateway device is commutatively coupled with at least one of the non-wearable playback devices and is configured to receive the media content. The wearable playback device comprises a microphone and a transducer and is commutatively coupled to the gateway device. The wearable playback device is configured to receive the media content and to simultaneously play ambient audio received via the microphone and the media content via the transducer while the one or more non-wearable playback devices play the media content.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2021
    Publication date: March 10, 2022
    Inventors: Alexia Delhoume, Brian Roberts, Elizabeth Dolman
  • Patent number: 11212607
    Abstract: According to an aspect of the disclosure, an audio device is provided comprising a communications interface configured to be communicatively coupled to an audio source, at least one sensor, and a controller configured to control the audio device to be in a low-power mode, receive, from the sensor(s), information indicative of a presence of a user's body, initiate, via the communications interface responsive to receiving the information, a wireless communication pairing process to establish a wireless communication bond with the audio source prior to determining that the audio device is fully engaged with the user's body, determine, subsequent to initiating the wireless communication pairing process and based on information received from the sensor(s), that the audio device is fully engaged with the user's body, and control, responsive to determining that the audio device is fully engaged with the user's body, the audio device to be in an active mode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2021
    Assignee: BOSE CORPORATION
    Inventors: David Minich, Josue Malaver, Miriam Israelowitz, Alexia Delhoume, Michelle Gelberger
  • Publication number: 20210306731
    Abstract: According to an aspect of the disclosure, an audio device is provided comprising a communications interface configured to be communicatively coupled to an audio source, at least one sensor, and a controller configured to control the audio device to be in a low-power mode, receive, from the sensor(s), information indicative of a presence of a user's body, initiate, via the communications interface responsive to receiving the information, a wireless communication pairing process to establish a wireless communication bond with the audio source prior to determining that the audio device is fully engaged with the user's body, determine, subsequent to initiating the wireless communication pairing process and based on information received from the sensor(s), that the audio device is fully engaged with the user's body, and control, responsive to determining that the audio device is fully engaged with the user's body, the audio device to be in an active mode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2020
    Publication date: September 30, 2021
    Inventors: David Minich, Josue Malaver, Miriam Israelowitz, Alexia Delhoume, Michelle Gelberger
  • Publication number: 20210168503
    Abstract: A method and system directed to controlling Active Noise Reduction (ANR) audio devices with active noise reduction. The system generates one or more control signals, using a controller, to set one or more ANR parameters of a first and a second wearable audio device to a first ANR state; detects at least one of: whether the first wearable audio device is engaged with or removed from a first ear of a user, using a first sensor of the first wearable audio device; or whether a second wearable audio device is engaged with or removed form a second ear of a user, using a second sensor of the second wearable audio device; and automatically adjusts the one or more ANR parameters of the first and/or second wearable audio device to a second ANR state when either the first wearable audio device or the second wearable audio device, or both, are removed from an ear of the user, wherein the second ANR state comprises a reduction in a level of ANR at least at some frequencies compared to the first ANR state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2021
    Publication date: June 3, 2021
    Applicant: Bose Corporation
    Inventors: David R. Minich, Emery M. Ku, Alexia Delhoume, Michelle Gelberger
  • Patent number: 11006202
    Abstract: An audio system and method directed to sensing whether a first headphone and a second headphone are engaged with, proximate to, or within a user's ear. In one example, if the system detects that the first and second headphones are engaged with or proximate to the user's ear, the first headphone provides a first set of user control settings and the second headphone provides a second set of user control settings. In one example, if the system detects that the first headphone is not engaged with or proximate to the user's ear and the second headphone is engaged with or proximate the user's ear, the second headphone provides controls which include at least one user control from the first set of user controls.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2021
    Assignee: Bose Corporation
    Inventors: Alexia Delhoume, Morgen J. Quintus, David R. Minich, Sarah Fecko, Denise P. Celuch
  • Patent number: 10959019
    Abstract: A method and system directed to controlling Active Noise Reduction (ANR) audio devices with active noise reduction. The system generates one or more control signals, using a controller, to set one or more ANR parameters of a first and a second wearable audio device to a first ANR state; detects at least one of: whether the first wearable audio device is engaged with or removed from a first ear of a user, using a first sensor of the first wearable audio device; or whether a second wearable audio device is engaged with or removed form a second ear of a user, using a second sensor of the second wearable audio device; and automatically adjusts the one or more ANR parameters of the first and/or second wearable audio device to a second ANR state when either the first wearable audio device or the second wearable audio device, or both, are removed from an ear of the user, wherein the second ANR state comprises a reduction in a level of ANR at least at some frequencies compared to the first ANR state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2021
    Assignee: Bose Corporation
    Inventors: David R. Minich, Emery M. Ku, Alexia Delhoume, Michelle Gelberger
  • Publication number: 20210076131
    Abstract: A method and system directed to controlling Active Noise Reduction (ANR) audio devices with active noise reduction. The system generates one or more control signals, using a controller, to set one or more ANR parameters of a first and a second wearable audio device to a first ANR state; detects at least one of: whether the first wearable audio device is engaged with or removed from a first ear of a user, using a first sensor of the first wearable audio device; or whether a second wearable audio device is engaged with or removed form a second ear of a user, using a second sensor of the second wearable audio device; and automatically adjusts the one or more ANR parameters of the first and/or second wearable audio device to a second ANR state when either the first wearable audio device or the second wearable audio device, or both, are removed from an ear of the user, wherein the second ANR state comprises a reduction in a level of ANR at least at some frequencies compared to the first ANR state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2019
    Publication date: March 11, 2021
    Applicant: Bose Corporation
    Inventors: David R. Minich, Emery M. Ku, Alexia Delhoume, Michelle Gelberger
  • Patent number: D988296
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2023
    Assignee: Sonos, Inc.
    Inventors: Alexia Delhoume, Casper Asmussen, Victor Johansson
  • Patent number: D1005681
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Assignee: Sonos, Inc.
    Inventors: Alexia Delhoume, Casper Asmussen, Victor Johansson