Patents by Inventor Baptiste Pierre Paquier
Baptiste Pierre Paquier 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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Patent number: 10446167Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices for user-specific noise suppression are provided. For example, when a voice-related feature of an electronic device is in use, the electronic device may receive an audio signal that includes a user voice. Since noise, such as ambient sounds, also may be received by the electronic device at this time, the electronic device may suppress such noise in the audio signal. In particular, the electronic device may suppress the noise in the audio signal while substantially preserving the user voice via user-specific noise suppression parameters. These user-specific noise suppression parameters may be based at least in part on a user noise suppression preference or a user voice profile, or a combination thereof.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2014Date of Patent: October 15, 2019Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Aram Lindahl, Baptiste Pierre Paquier
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Publication number: 20140142935Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices for user-specific noise suppression are provided. For example, when a voice-related feature of an electronic device is in use, the electronic device may receive an audio signal that includes a user voice. Since noise, such as ambient sounds, also may be received by the electronic device at this time, the electronic device may suppress such noise in the audio signal. In particular, the electronic device may suppress the noise in the audio signal while substantially preserving the user voice via user-specific noise suppression parameters. These user-specific noise suppression parameters may be based at least in part on a user noise suppression preference or a user voice profile, or a combination thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2014Publication date: May 22, 2014Applicant: Apple Inc.Inventors: Aram Lindahl, Baptiste Pierre Paquier
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Patent number: 8639516Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices for user-specific noise suppression are provided. For example, when a voice-related feature of an electronic device is in use, the electronic device may receive an audio signal that includes a user voice. Since noise, such as ambient sounds, also may be received by the electronic device at this time, the electronic device may suppress such noise in the audio signal. In particular, the electronic device may suppress the noise in the audio signal while substantially preserving the user voice via user-specific noise suppression parameters. These user-specific noise suppression parameters may be based at least in part on a user noise suppression preference or a user voice profile, or a combination thereof.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2010Date of Patent: January 28, 2014Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Aram Lindahl, Baptiste Pierre Paquier
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Patent number: 8428758Abstract: Various dynamic audio ducking techniques are provided that may be applied where multiple audio streams, such as a primary audio stream and a secondary audio stream, are being played back simultaneously. For example, a secondary audio stream may include a voice announcement of one or more pieces of information pertaining to the primary audio stream, such as the name of the track or the name of the artist. In one embodiment, the primary audio data and the voice feedback data are initially analyzed to determine a loudness value. Based on their respective loudness values, the primary audio stream may be ducked during the period of simultaneous playback such that a relative loudness difference is generally maintained with respect to the loudness of the primary and secondary audio streams. Accordingly, the amount of ducking applied may be customized for each piece of audio data depending on its loudness characteristics.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2009Date of Patent: April 23, 2013Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Devang Kalidas Naik, Kim Ernest Alexander Silverman, Baptiste Pierre Paquier, ShawShin Zhang, Benjamin Andrew Rottler
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Patent number: 8165321Abstract: Various techniques for controlling the playback of secondary audio data on an electronic device are provided. In one embodiment, a secondary audio clip mixing profile is selected based upon the type of audio output device, such as a speaker or a headset, coupled to the electronic device. The selected mixing profile may define respective digital gain values to be applied to a secondary audio stream at each digital audio level of the electronic device, and may be customized based upon one or more characteristics of the audio output device to substantially optimize audibility and user-perceived comfort. In this manner, the overall user listening experience may be improved.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2009Date of Patent: April 24, 2012Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Baptiste Pierre Paquier, Benjamin Andrew Rottler, Aram Lindahl
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Publication number: 20110300806Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices for user-specific noise suppression are provided. For example, when a voice-related feature of an electronic device is in use, the electronic device may receive an audio signal that includes a user voice. Since noise, such as ambient sounds, also may be received by the electronic device at this time, the electronic device may suppress such noise in the audio signal. In particular, the electronic device may suppress the noise in the audio signal while substantially preserving the user voice via user-specific noise suppression parameters. These user-specific noise suppression parameters may be based at least in part on a user noise suppression preference or a user voice profile, or a combination thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 4, 2010Publication date: December 8, 2011Applicant: APPLE INC.Inventors: Aram Lindahl, Baptiste Pierre Paquier
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Publication number: 20100232626Abstract: Various techniques for controlling the playback of secondary audio data on an electronic device are provided. In one embodiment, a secondary audio clip mixing profile is selected based upon the type of audio output device, such as a speaker or a headset, coupled to the electronic device. The selected mixing profile may define respective digital gain values to be applied to a secondary audio stream at each digital audio level of the electronic device, and may be customized based upon one or more characteristics of the audio output device to substantially optimize audibility and user-perceived comfort. In this manner, the overall user listening experience may be improved.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2009Publication date: September 16, 2010Applicant: Apple Inc.Inventors: Baptiste Pierre Paquier, Benjamin Andrew Rottler, Aram Lindahl
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Publication number: 20100211199Abstract: Various dynamic audio ducking techniques are provided that may be applied where multiple audio streams, such as a primary audio stream and a secondary audio stream, are being played back simultaneously. For example, a secondary audio stream may include a voice announcement of one or more pieces of information pertaining to the primary audio stream, such as the name of the track or the name of the artist. In one embodiment, the primary audio data and the voice feedback data are initially analyzed to determine a loudness value. Based on their respective loudness values, the primary audio stream may be ducked during the period of simultaneous playback such that a relative loudness difference is generally maintained with respect to the loudness of the primary and secondary audio streams. Accordingly, the amount of ducking applied may be customized for each piece of audio data depending on its loudness characteristics.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2009Publication date: August 19, 2010Applicant: Apple Inc.Inventors: Devang Kalidas Naik, Kim Ernest Alexander Silverman, Baptiste Pierre Paquier, ShawShin Zhang, Benjamin Andrew Rottler