Patents by Inventor Brian John Bonnick

Brian John Bonnick 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).

  • Systems and method for monitoring cinema loudspeakers and compensating for quality problems
    Patent number: 10924874
    Abstract: Systems and processes for compensating for changes in a theatre sound system positioned in a theatre are described. A subsequent response of a loudspeaker to a test signal is captured and compared to a previously obtained signature response of the loudspeaker to the test signal. An audio signal can be processed based on the comparison to compensate for changes to loudspeaker performance, or otherwise.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2021
    Assignee: IMAX Corporation
    Inventors: Brian John Bonnick, Denis G. Tremblay
  • Systems and Method for Monitoring Cinema Loudspeakers and Compensating for Quality Problems
    Publication number: 20170201845
    Abstract: Systems and processes for compensating for changes in a theatre sound system positioned in a theatre are described. A subsequent response of a loudspeaker to a test signal is captured and compared to a previously obtained signature response of the loudspeaker to the test signal. An audio signal can be processed based on the comparison to compensate for changes to loudspeaker performance, or otherwise.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2017
    Publication date: July 13, 2017
    Inventors: Brian John Bonnick, Denis G. Tremblay
  • Systems and methods for monitoring cinema loudspeakers and compensating for quality problems
    Patent number: 9648437
    Abstract: Systems and processes for compensating for changes in a theatre sound system positioned in a theatre are described. A subsequent response of a loudspeaker to a test signal is captured and compared to a previously obtained signature response of the loudspeaker to the test signal. An audio signal can be processed based on the comparison to compensate for changes to loudspeaker performance, or otherwise.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2017
    Assignee: IMAX CORPORATION
    Inventors: Brian John Bonnick, Denis G. Tremblay
  • Conversion of cinema theatre to a super cinema theatre
    Patent number: 8421991
    Abstract: Methods of and equipment for converting existing standard motion picture theatres to one having highly immersive, large fields of view are addressed. Aspects of the methods including moving motion picture screens closer to the audience and employing different projection equipment to avoid or minimize appearance of unrealistic or non-natural image artifacts. Alternative sound systems too are detailed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2013
    Assignee: IMAX Corporation
    Inventors: Steven Charles Read, Brian John Bonnick, George Eric Jacques
  • Systems and Methods for Monitoring Cinema Loudspeakers and Compensating for Quality Problems
    Publication number: 20120140936
    Abstract: Systems and processes for compensating for changes in a theatre sound system positioned in a theatre are described. A subsequent response of a loudspeaker to a test signal is captured and compared to a previously obtained signature response of the loudspeaker to the test signal. An audio signal can be processed based on the comparison to compensate for changes to loudspeaker performance, or otherwise.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2010
    Publication date: June 7, 2012
    Applicant: IMAX CORPORATION
    Inventors: Brian John Bonnick, Denis G. Tremblay
  • CONVERSION OF CINEMA THEATRE TO A SUPER CINEMA THEATRE
    Publication number: 20110116048
    Abstract: Methods of and equipment for converting existing standard motion picture theatres to one having highly immersive, large fields of view are addressed. Aspects of the methods including moving motion picture screens closer to the audience and employing different projection equipment to avoid or minimize appearance of unrealistic or non-natural image artefacts. Alternative sound systems too are detailed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2011
    Publication date: May 19, 2011
    Applicant: IMAX CORPORATION
    Inventors: STEVEN CHARLES READ, BRIAN JOHN BONNICK, GEORGE ERIC JACQUES
  • Conversion of cinema theatre to a super cinema theatre
    Patent number: 7911580
    Abstract: Methods of and equipment for converting existing standard motion picture theatres to one having highly immersive, large fields of view are addressed. Aspects of the methods including moving motion picture screens closer to the audience and employing different projection equipment to avoid or minimize appearance of unrealistic or non-natural image artifacts. Alternative sound systems too are detailed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2011
    Assignee: Imax Corporation
    Inventors: Steven Charles Read, Brian John Bonnick, George Eric Jacques
  • CONVERSION OF CINEMA THEATRE TO A SUPER CINEMA THEATRE
    Publication number: 20090262305
    Abstract: Methods of and equipment for converting existing standard motion picture theatres to one having highly immersive, large fields of view are addressed. Aspects of the methods including moving motion picture screens closer to the audience and employing different projection equipment to avoid or minimize appearance of unrealistic or non-natural image artefacts. Alternative sound systems too are detailed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2009
    Publication date: October 22, 2009
    Inventors: STEVEN CHARLES READ, Brian John Bonnick, George Eric Jacques
  • Conversion of cinema theatre to a super cinema theatre
    Patent number: 7595860
    Abstract: Methods of and equipment for converting existing standard motion picture theatres to one having highly immersive, large fields of view are addressed. Aspects of the methods include moving motion picture screens closer to the audience and employing different projection equipment to avoid or minimize appearance of unrealistic or non-natural image artifacts. Alternative sound systems too are detailed, as is placement of various loudspeakers relative to, for example, projection screens or theatre walls.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2009
    Assignee: IMAX Corporation
    Inventors: Steven Charles Read, Brian John Bonnick, George Eric Jacques
  • Conversion of cinema theatre to a super cinema theatre
    Patent number: 7106411
    Abstract: Methods of and equipment for converting existing standard motion picture theatres to one having highly immersive, large fields of view are addressed. Aspects of the methods including moving motion picture screens closer to the audience and employing different projection equipment to avoid or minimize appearance of unrealistic or non-natural image artefacts. Alternative sound systems too are detailed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2006
    Assignee: Imax Corporation
    Inventors: Steven Charles Read, Brian John Bonnick, George Eric Jacques