Patents by Inventor David Kenneth HILDERMAN
David Kenneth HILDERMAN 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: 10283099Abstract: Systems, including methods and apparatus, for generating audio effects based on accompaniment audio produced by live or pre-recorded accompaniment instruments, in combination with melody audio produced by a singer. Audible broadcast of the accompaniment audio may be delayed by a predetermined time, such as the time required to determine chord information contained in the accompaniment signal. As a result, audio effects that require the chord information may be substantially synchronized with the audible broadcast of the accompaniment audio. The present teachings may be especially suitable for use in karaoke systems, to correct and add sound effects to a singer's voice that sings along with a pre-recorded accompaniment track.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2017Date of Patent: May 7, 2019Assignee: Sing Trix LLCInventors: David Kenneth Hilderman, John Devecka
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Publication number: 20180128421Abstract: A mounting clip to quickly and easily mount an object onto a microphone stand pole without disassembling the stand or the object; the clip employs strong, flexible flanges that grip a microphone stand pole by bending open when pressed against the pole then snapping back to fit around the pole when twisted into place. The clip supports the weight of the object to be mounted through frictional force and mechanical grip.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2016Publication date: May 10, 2018Inventors: David Kenneth Hilderman, Calvin Ka-Chun Ma
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Publication number: 20170221466Abstract: Systems, including methods and apparatus, for generating audio effects based on accompaniment audio produced by live or pre-recorded accompaniment instruments, in combination with melody audio produced by a singer. Audible broadcast of the accompaniment audio may be delayed by a predetermined time, such as the time required to determine chord information contained in the accompaniment signal. As a result, audio effects that require the chord information may be substantially synchronized with the audible broadcast of the accompaniment audio. The present teachings may be especially suitable for use in karaoke systems, to correct and add sound effects to a singer's voice that sings along with a pre-recorded accompaniment track.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 17, 2017Publication date: August 3, 2017Applicant: Sing Trix LLCInventors: David Kenneth HILDERMAN, John DEVECKA
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Patent number: 9626946Abstract: Systems, including methods and apparatus, for generating audio effects based on accompaniment audio produced by live or pre-recorded accompaniment instruments, in combination with melody audio produced by a singer. Audible broadcast of the accompaniment audio may be delayed by a predetermined time, such as the time required to determine chord information contained in the accompaniment signal. As a result, audio effects that require the chord information may be substantially synchronized with the audible broadcast of the accompaniment audio. The present teachings may be especially suitable for use in karaoke systems, to correct and add sound effects to a singer's voice that sings along with a pre-recorded accompaniment track.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2016Date of Patent: April 18, 2017Assignee: Sing Trix LLCInventors: David Kenneth Hilderman, John Devecka
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Publication number: 20160358594Abstract: Systems, including methods and apparatus, for generating audio effects based on accompaniment audio produced by live or pre-recorded accompaniment instruments, in combination with melody audio produced by a singer. Audible broadcast of the accompaniment audio may be delayed by a predetermined time, such as the time required to determine chord information contained in the accompaniment signal. As a result, audio effects that require the chord information may be substantially synchronized with the audible broadcast of the accompaniment audio. The present teachings may be especially suitable for use in karaoke systems, to correct and add sound effects to a singer's voice that sings along with a pre-recorded accompaniment track.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 15, 2016Publication date: December 8, 2016Applicant: Sing Trix LLCInventors: David Kenneth HILDERMAN, John DEVECKA
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Patent number: 9418642Abstract: Systems, including methods and apparatus, for generating audio effects based on accompaniment audio produced by live or pre-recorded accompaniment instruments, in combination with melody audio produced by a singer. Audible broadcast of the accompaniment audio may be delayed by a predetermined time, such as the time required to determine chord information contained in the accompaniment signal. As a result, audio effects that require the chord information may be substantially synchronized with the audible broadcast of the accompaniment audio. The present teachings may be especially suitable for use in karaoke systems, to correct and add sound effects to a singer's voice that sings along with a pre-recorded accompaniment track.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2015Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Assignee: Sing Trix LLCInventors: David Kenneth Hilderman, John Devecka
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Patent number: 9288563Abstract: A mounting bracket system for mounting a loudspeaker monitor onto a microphone stand pole without requiring disassembly of either the loudspeaker monitor or the microphone stand. First and second mounting brackets may be mounted to a loudspeaker monitor or other product to be mounted. An indent on each mounting bracket is configured to engage a microphone stand or another elongated, pole-like structure, supporting the weight of the loudspeaker monitor through frictional forces.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2014Date of Patent: March 15, 2016Assignee: The TC Group A/SInventors: David Kenneth Hilderman, Calvin K. Ma, Damon Langlois
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Publication number: 20150379975Abstract: Systems, including methods and apparatus, for applying audio effects to a non-ambient signal, based at least in part on information received in an ambient audio signal. Exemplary effects that can be applied using the present teachings include generation of harmony notes, pitch-correction of melody notes, and tempo-based effects that rely on beat detection.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2015Publication date: December 31, 2015Applicant: THE TC GROUP A/SInventor: David Kenneth HILDERMAN
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Patent number: 9224375Abstract: Systems, including methods and apparatus, for applying audio effects to a non-ambient signal, based at least in part on information received in an ambient audio signal. Exemplary effects that can be applied using the present teachings include generation of harmony notes, pitch-correction of melody notes, and tempo-based effects that rely on beat detection.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2015Date of Patent: December 29, 2015Assignee: The TC Group A/SInventor: David Kenneth Hilderman
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Publication number: 20150340022Abstract: Systems, including methods and apparatus, for generating audio effects based on accompaniment audio produced by live or pre-recorded accompaniment instruments, in combination with melody audio produced by a singer. Audible broadcast of the accompaniment audio may be delayed by a predetermined time, such as the time required to determine chord information contained in the accompaniment signal. As a result, audio effects that require the chord information may be substantially synchronized with the audible broadcast of the accompaniment audio. The present teachings may be especially suitable for use in karaoke systems, to correct and add sound effects to a singer's voice that sings along with a pre-recorded accompaniment track.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2015Publication date: November 26, 2015Applicant: Sing Trix LLCInventors: David Kenneth HILDERMAN, John DEVECKA
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Patent number: 9159310Abstract: Systems, including methods and apparatus, for applying audio effects to a non-ambient signal, based at least in part on information received in an ambient audio signal. Exemplary effects that can be applied using the present teachings include generation of harmony notes, pitch-correction of melody notes, and tempo-based effects that rely on beat detection.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2013Date of Patent: October 13, 2015Assignee: The TC Group A/SInventor: David Kenneth Hilderman
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Patent number: 9123319Abstract: Systems, including methods and apparatus, for generating audio effects based on accompaniment audio produced by live or pre-recorded accompaniment instruments, in combination with melody audio produced by a singer. Audible broadcast of the accompaniment audio may be delayed by a predetermined time, such as the time required to determine chord information contained in the accompaniment signal. As a result, audio effects that require the chord information may be substantially synchronized with the audible broadcast of the accompaniment audio. The present teachings may be especially suitable for use in karaoke systems, to correct and add sound effects to a singer's voice that sings along with a pre-recorded accompaniment track.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 2014Date of Patent: September 1, 2015Assignee: Sing Trix LLCInventors: David Kenneth Hilderman, John Devecka
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Publication number: 20140360340Abstract: Systems, including methods and apparatus, for generating audio effects based on accompaniment audio produced by live or pre-recorded accompaniment instruments, in combination with melody audio produced by a singer. Audible broadcast of the accompaniment audio may be delayed by a predetermined time, such as the time required to determine chord information contained in the accompaniment signal. As a result, audio effects that require the chord information may be substantially synchronized with the audible broadcast of the accompaniment audio. The present teachings may be especially suitable for use in karaoke systems, to correct and add sound effects to a singer's voice that sings along with a pre-recorded accompaniment track.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2014Publication date: December 11, 2014Applicant: Sing Trix LLCInventors: David Kenneth HILDERMAN, John DEVECKA
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Patent number: 8847056Abstract: Systems, including methods and apparatus, for generating audio effects based on accompaniment audio produced by live or pre-recorded accompaniment instruments, in combination with melody audio produced by a singer. Audible broadcast of the accompaniment audio may be delayed by a predetermined time, such as the time required to determine chord information contained in the accompaniment signal. As a result, audio effects that require the chord information may be substantially synchronized with the audible broadcast of the accompaniment audio. The present teachings may be especially suitable for use in karaoke systems, to correct and add sound effects to a singer's voice that sings along with a pre-recorded accompaniment track.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2013Date of Patent: September 30, 2014Assignee: Sing Trix LLCInventors: David Kenneth Hilderman, John Devecka
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Publication number: 20140193015Abstract: A mounting bracket system for mounting a loudspeaker monitor onto a microphone stand pole without requiring disassembly of either the loudspeaker monitor or the microphone stand. First and second mounting brackets may be mounted to a loudspeaker monitor or other product to be mounted. An indent on each mounting bracket is configured to engage a microphone stand or another elongated, pole-like structure, supporting the weight of the loudspeaker monitor through frictional forces.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2014Publication date: July 10, 2014Applicant: The TC Group A/SInventors: David Kenneth HILDERMAN, Calvin K. MA, Damon LANGLOIS
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Patent number: 8718311Abstract: A mounting bracket system for mounting a loudspeaker monitor onto a microphone stand pole without requiring disassembly of either the loudspeaker monitor or the microphone stand. First and second mounting brackets may be mounted to a loudspeaker monitor or other product to be mounted. An indent on each mounting bracket is configured to engage a microphone stand or another elongated, pole-like structure, supporting the weight of the loudspeaker monitor through frictional forces.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2013Date of Patent: May 6, 2014Assignee: The TC Group A/SInventors: David Kenneth Hilderman, Calvin K. Ma, Damon Langlois
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Publication number: 20140109751Abstract: Systems, including methods and apparatus, for applying audio effects to a non-ambient signal, based at least in part on information received in an ambient audio signal. Exemplary effects that can be applied using the present teachings include generation of harmony notes, pitch-correction of melody notes, and tempo-based effects that rely on beat detection.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2013Publication date: April 24, 2014Applicant: The TC Group A/SInventor: David Kenneth HILDERMAN
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Publication number: 20140109752Abstract: Systems, including methods and apparatus, for generating audio effects based on accompaniment audio produced by live or pre-recorded accompaniment instruments, in combination with melody audio produced by a singer. Audible broadcast of the accompaniment audio may be delayed by a predetermined time, such as the time required to determine chord information contained in the accompaniment signal. As a result, audio effects that require the chord information may be substantially synchronized with the audible broadcast of the accompaniment audio. The present teachings may be especially suitable for use in karaoke systems, to correct and add sound effects to a singer's voice that sings along with a pre-recorded accompaniment track.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2013Publication date: April 24, 2014Applicant: SING TRIX LLCInventors: David Kenneth HILDERMAN, John DEVECKA
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Publication number: 20140050345Abstract: A mounting bracket system for mounting a loudspeaker monitor onto a microphone stand pole without requiring disassembly of either the loudspeaker monitor or the microphone stand. First and second mounting brackets may be mounted to a loudspeaker monitor or other product to be mounted. An indent on each mounting bracket is configured to engage a microphone stand or another elongated, pole-like structure, supporting the weight of the loudspeaker monitor through frictional forces.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 14, 2013Publication date: February 20, 2014Applicant: The TC Group A/SInventors: David Kenneth HILDERMAN, Calvin K. MA, Damon LANGLOIS