Patents by Inventor Bernt Bohmer

Bernt Bohmer 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: 20230370797
    Abstract: To locate sound sources in space so called Head Related Transfer Functions (HRTF) are commonly applied. Typically, Head Related Frequency Responses (HRFRs) for hundreds of individuals are averaged to produce average HRFR for each location. The averaged HRFR data is then used for location coding of audio sources in recordings and playback. The presented invention solves the location coding by breaking down the localization process in a novel manner introducing a new time domain focused approach. The approach is called Multiple Order HRTF according to the present invention. The approach allows averaging across individuals and with its time domain coding provides more stable localization of sound sources that is clearly positioned outside of the listener’s head through headphones. It is also possible to create virtual surround sound sources around a listening room using only two stereo speakers by embedding coded position information into the direct sound from the stereo speaker pair.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2021
    Publication date: November 16, 2023
    Inventor: Bernt BÖHMER
  • Patent number: 11197113
    Abstract: The Stereo Unfold Technology solves the inherent problems in the stereo reproduction by utilizing modern DSP technology to extract information from the Left (L) and Right (R) stereo channels to create a number of new channels that feeds into processing algorithms. The Stereo Unfold Technology operates by sending the ordinary stereo information in the customary way towards the listener to establish the perceived location of performers in the sound field with great accuracy and then projects delayed and frequency shaped extracted signals forward as well as in other directions to provide additional psychoacoustically based clues to the ear and brain. The additional clues generate the sensation of increased detail and transparency as well as establishing the three dimensional properties of the sound sources and the acoustic environment in which they are performing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2021
    Assignee: OMNIO SOUND LIMITED
    Inventor: Bernt Böhmer
  • Publication number: 20200304929
    Abstract: The Stereo Unfold Technology solves the inherent problems in the stereo reproduction by utilizing modern DSP technology to extract information from the Left (L) and Right (R) stereo channels to create a number of new channels that feeds into processing algorithms. The Stereo Unfold Technology operates by sending the ordinary stereo information in the customary way towards the listener to establish the perceived location of performers in the sound field with great accuracy and then projects delayed and frequency shaped extracted signals forward as well as in other directions to provide additional psychoacoustically based clues to the ear and brain. The additional clues generate the sensation of increased detail and transparency as well as establishing the three dimensional properties of the sound sources and the acoustic environment in which they are performing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2018
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Inventor: Bernt BÖHMER
  • Publication number: 20200045419
    Abstract: The Stereo Unfold Technology solves the inherent problems in the stereo reproduction by utilizing modern DSP technology to extract information from the Left (L) and Right (R) stereo channels to create a number of new channels that feeds into processing algorithms. The Stereo Unfold Technology operates by sending the ordinary stereo information in the customary way towards the listener to establish the perceived location of performers in the sound field with great accuracy and then projects delayed and frequency shaped extracted signals forward as well as in other directions to provide additional psychoacoustically based clues to the ear and brain. The additional clues generate the sensation of increased detail and transparency as well as establishing the three dimensional properties of the sound sources and the acoustic environment in which they are performing. Moreover, also enhanced grouping as described is one aspect possible to implement according to the present invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2017
    Publication date: February 6, 2020
    Inventor: Bernt BÖHMER
  • Publication number: 20070118069
    Abstract: An apparatus for treating tumors utilizing an electric field in which a voltage generator generates brief voltage pulses applied to electrodes connected to a measurement unit. The electrodes are secured at a restricted region of a human or an animal and form electric fields in the tissue between the electrodes. The measurement unit determines the impedance between the electrodes which is substantially determined by the electric properties of the tissue between the electrodes. A registration and calculator device forms a control unit which, based on the impedance determined by the measurement unit, controls the output voltage of the voltage generator such that the electric field which is formed in the tissue has a constant predetermined value and realizes a peroration of cell membranes in the tissue which permits passage of treatment substances fed to the patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2007
    Publication date: May 24, 2007
    Inventors: Bertil Persson, Bernt Bohmer, Bo Thorvinger
  • Publication number: 20060015147
    Abstract: An apparatus (60) according to the present invention includes a voltage generator (1) for generating brief voltage pulses for the impression of voltage on electrodes (6, 15, 16, 24) included in the apparatus, and a measurement unit (50) which is coupled to the electrodes. These are designed to be secured at or inserted in tissue in a restricted region of a human or an animal in order therebetween to form electric fields in the tissue. The measurement unit (50) is disposed to determine the impedance between the electrodes which is substantially determined by the electric properties of the tissue which is located between the electrodes. A registration and calculator device (10) forms a control unit which, based on the impedance determined by the measurement unit, controls the output voltage of the voltage generator such that the electric field which is formed in the tissue always has a predetermined value.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2005
    Publication date: January 19, 2006
    Inventors: Bertil Persson, Bernt Bohmer, Bo Thorvinger