Patents by Inventor Douglas J. Holmi

Douglas J. Holmi 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).

  • Reproducing center channel information in a vehicle multichannel audio system
    Patent number: 7561706
    Abstract: A vehicle sound system is constructed and arranged to establish a sound image at a desired location spaced from the sound source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2009
    Assignee: Bose Corporation
    Inventors: Douglas J. Holmi, Hal P. Greenberger, Lee A. Prager, Guy A. Torio
  • Automobile audio system
    Patent number: 7483539
    Abstract: The invention features a dual-mode audio system for an automobile which in one mode is configured for play while the doors to the automobile are closed, and in a second mode, is configured for play while a door, such as a tailgate, is opened. Additionally, the invention also features a battery monitor which monitors the operating condition of the battery and may estimate the energy capacity of the battery. The system may also take power conservation measures if the system determines that the engine is not running or the operating condition of the batter reaches a predetermined state. The invention also features a remote control integrated within a key fob for controlling the audio system. The invention features various orientations for mounting a pair of loudspeakers within an automobile which directly radiate sound out of a rear opening of the automobile.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2009
    Assignee: Bose Corporation
    Inventors: Michael W. Stark, Hiroshi Miyazaki, Christopher Ludwig, Douglas J. Holmi, Seiji Kawakami, Brandon B. Westley, William L. Givens, Hal P. Greenberger
  • Headrest surround channel electroacoustical transducing
    Patent number: 7424127
    Abstract: An audio system including a first audio source, including a surround channel signal, coupled to an electroacoustical transducer mounted in the back of a seat of, for example, an automobile, so that the surround channel is radiated from the electroacoustical transducer. In one embodiment, the electroacoustical transducer is oriented to radiate substantially upwardly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2008
    Assignee: Bose Corporation
    Inventors: Douglas J. Holmi, Michael D. Rosen
  • Automobile Audio System
    Publication number: 20080123870
    Abstract: The invention features a dual-mode audio system for an automobile which in one mode is configured for play while the doors to the automobile are closed, and in a second mode, is configured for play while a door, such as a tailgate, is opened. Additionally, the invention also features a battery monitor which monitors the operating condition of the battery and may estimate the energy capacity of the battery. The system may also take power conservation measures if the system determines that the engine is not running or the operating condition of the batter reaches a predetermined state. The invention also features a remote control integrated within a key fob for controlling the audio system. The invention features various orientations for mounting a pair of loudspeakers within an automobile which directly radiate sound out of a rear opening of the automobile.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2007
    Publication date: May 29, 2008
    Inventors: Michael W. Stark, Hiroshi Miyazaki, Douglas J. Holmi, Seiji Kawakami, William L. Givens
  • In-plane speaker
    Publication number: 20080101646
    Abstract: An electro-acoustic transducer is oriented such that its transducer axis is parallel to, and in, the plane of a baffle coupled to the electro-acoustic transducer for reduced baffle vibration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2006
    Publication date: May 1, 2008
    Inventor: Douglas J. Holmi
  • Convertible automobile sound system equalizing
    Publication number: 20040247141
    Abstract: A convertible automobile sound system is responsive to the state of the convertible automobile top for providing equlization to speakers related to the state of the convertible top.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2003
    Publication date: December 9, 2004
    Inventors: Douglas J. Holmi, Guy A. Torio
  • Automobile audio system
    Publication number: 20040091123
    Abstract: The invention features a dual-mode audio system for an automobile which in one mode is configured for play while the doors to the automobile are closed, and in a second mode, is configured for play while a door, such as a tailgate, is opened. Additionally, the invention also features a battery monitor which monitors the operating condition of the battery and may estimate the energy capacity of the battery. The system may also take power conservation measures if the system determines that the engine is not running or the operating condition of the batter reaches a predetermined state. The invention also features a remote control integrated within a key fob for controlling the audio system. The invention features various orientations for mounting a pair of loudspeakers within an automobile which directly radiate sound out of a rear opening of the automobile.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2002
    Publication date: May 13, 2004
    Inventors: Michael W. Stark, Hiroshi Miyazaki, Christopher Ludwig, Douglas J. Holmi, Seiji Kawakami, Brandon B. Westley, William L. Givens, Hal P. Greenberger