Patents by Inventor Eric Freeman

Eric Freeman 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: 20250097625
    Abstract: A method for personalized sound virtualization is provided. The method includes measuring environmental sound using a first microphone of a wearable audio device. The first microphone is in or proximate to a right ear of a user. The method further includes measuring the environmental sound using a second microphone of the wearable audio device. The second microphone is in or proximate to a left ear of the user. The method further includes using acoustic data obtained from the measuring of the environmental sound via the first and second microphones, calculating individualized parameters, such as interaural time delay, relating to individualized HRTFs for the user. The method further includes using the individualized parameters to adjust audio playback by the wearable audio device. The audio playback may be adjusted at least partially based on an individualized HRTF generated by adjusting a generic HRTF according to the individualized parameters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2023
    Publication date: March 20, 2025
    Applicant: Bose Corporation
    Inventors: Eric Freeman, John Rule
  • Patent number: 12253255
    Abstract: An augmented lens assembly for use with a light source featuring a main lens component having one or a plurality of light refocusing elements associated with the main lens and arranged along at least one surface of the main lens of the lens assembly that provides for improved uniformity in light distribution and improved illumination. Luminaires featuring one or a plurality of augmented lens assemblies, associated light sources and optionally, baffles, further featuring one or more main lens components having one or more light refocusing elements associated with the main lens portion and arranged along at least one surface of the main lens to provide for improved uniformity in light distribution, improved illumination and aesthetic improvements to the visual appearance of the luminaires when observed in either a lighted or non-lighted condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2025
    Assignee: VODE LIGHTING LLC
    Inventors: Sam Freeman, Richard Wong, Scott S Yu, Eric Mar
  • Publication number: 20250078859
    Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure provide techniques, including devices and systems implementing the techniques, for audio signal processing in a device. In some aspects, the audio signal processing may involve providing source separation based speech enhancement in a device. One example technique for providing source separation based speech enhancement generally includes receiving, at the device, an input audio signal, extracting a speech component from the input audio signal, modifying the speech component to generate a modified speech component, and mixing the modified speech component with at least a portion of the input audio signal to generate a synchronized playback audio signal. Providing source separation based speech enhancement may allow for a user consuming the playback audio to be able to fully enjoy any speech component in the playback audio without excessive and undesirable interference from other portions of the playback audio (e.g.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2023
    Publication date: March 6, 2025
    Inventors: Shuo ZHANG, Marko STAMENOVIC, Li-Chia YANG, Alexander D. PAWLICKI, Patrick BUZZA, Yang LIU, Mark BLEWETT, Eric FREEMAN, Sile YIN
  • Patent number: 12083279
    Abstract: Headgear for use with a respiratory mask can include a continuous and substantially curved elongate member extending in use below a user's nose and at least two headgear straps capable of attachment to the ends of the elongate member. A mask attachment on the elongate member is disposed to sit below or on one of said user's nose, mouth, upper lip and an inlet to the mask. The attachment is capable of receiving the mask.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2024
    Assignee: FISHER & PAYKEL HEALTHCARE LIMITED
    Inventors: Alastair Edwin McAuley, Oliver Gleeson, Evan Stuart Erstich, Simon Eric Freeman, Neil Glen Davies, Stephen John Schoenberg, Kamman Law, Craig Robert Prentice
  • Patent number: 11956617
    Abstract: An audio system with a loudspeaker configured to create an audio output, a sensor configured to detect at least the presence of at least one person at a position relative to the loudspeaker, and a processor configured to cause the loudspeaker to alter the audio output based on the position of the at least one person relative to the loudspeaker. Altering of the audio output includes adjusting at least one of a volume, a time delay, an equalization, or a radiation pattern of the audio output.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignee: BOSE CORPORATION
    Inventors: Eric Freeman, David Dick
  • Publication number: 20240038542
    Abstract: Some embodiments include an integrated structure having a semiconductor base and an insulative frame over the semiconductor base. The insulative frame has vertically-spaced sheets of first insulative material, and pillars of second insulative material between the vertically-spaced sheets. The first and second insulative materials are different from one another. Conductive plates are between the vertically-spaced sheets and are directly against the insulative pillars. Some embodiments include capacitors, and some embodiments include methods of forming capacitors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2023
    Publication date: February 1, 2024
    Inventors: Eric Freeman, Paolo Tessariol
  • Patent number: 11784058
    Abstract: Some embodiments include an integrated structure having a semiconductor base and an insulative frame over the semiconductor base. The insulative frame has vertically-spaced sheets of first insulative material, and pillars of second insulative material between the vertically-spaced sheets. The first and second insulative materials are different from one another. Conductive plates are between the vertically-spaced sheets and are directly against the insulative pillars. Some embodiments include capacitors, and some embodiments include methods of forming capacitors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2023
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Freeman, Paolo Tessariol
  • Publication number: 20230086085
    Abstract: Headgear for use with a respiratory mask is described. The headgear comprises a continuous and substantially curved elongate member extending in use below a user's nose and at least two headgear straps capable of attachment to the ends of the elongate member. A mask attachment on the elongate member is disposed to sit below or on one of said user's nose, mouth, upper lip and an inlet to the mask. The attachment is capable of receiving the mask.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2022
    Publication date: March 23, 2023
    Inventors: Alastair Edwin McAuley, Oliver Gleeson, Evan Stuart Erstich, Simon Eric Freeman, Neil Glen Davies, Stephen John Schoenberg, Kamman Law, Craig Robert Prentice
  • Patent number: 11579939
    Abstract: Systems described herein may allow for the intelligent configuration of containers onto virtualized resources. As described, systems described herein may generate configurations based on received parameters for utilization to configure (e.g., install, instantiate, etc.) virtualized resources. Once generated, a configuration may be selected according to determined selection parameters and/or intelligent selection techniques.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2023
    Assignee: Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Freeman, Hector A. Garcia Crespo, Matthew Kapala, Brent D. Segner
  • Publication number: 20230044582
    Abstract: An audio system with a loudspeaker configured to create an audio output, a sensor configured to detect at least the presence of at least one person at a position relative to the loudspeaker, and a processor configured to cause the loudspeaker to alter the audio output based on the position of the at least one person relative to the loudspeaker. Altering of the audio output includes adjusting at least one of a volume, a time delay, an equalization, or a radiation pattern of the audio output.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2021
    Publication date: February 9, 2023
    Inventors: Eric Freeman, David Dick
  • Publication number: 20220331539
    Abstract: Headgear for use with a respiratory mask is described. The headgear comprises a continuous and substantially curved elongate member extending in use below a user's nose and at least two headgear straps capable of attachment to the ends of the elongate member. A mask attachment on the elongate member is disposed to sit below or on one of said user's nose, mouth, upper lip and an inlet to the mask. The attachment is capable of receiving the mask.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2022
    Publication date: October 20, 2022
    Inventors: Alastair Edwin McAuley, Oliver Gleeson, Evan Stuart Erstich, Simon Eric Freeman, Neil Glen Davies, Stephen John Schoenberg, Kamman Law, Craig Robert Prentice
  • Publication number: 20220249794
    Abstract: Headgear for use with a respiratory mask is described. The headgear comprises a continuous and substantially curved elongate member extending in use below a user's nose and at least two headgear straps capable of attachment to the ends of the elongate member. A mask attachment on the elongate member is disposed to sit below or on one of said user's nose, mouth, upper lip and an inlet to the mask. The attachment is capable of receiving the mask.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2022
    Publication date: August 11, 2022
    Inventors: Alastair Edwin McAuley, Oliver Gleeson, Evan Stuart Erstich, Simon Eric Freeman, Neil Glen Davies, Stephen John Schoenberg, Kamman Law, Craig Robert Prentice
  • Patent number: 11357944
    Abstract: Headgear for use with a respiratory mask is described. The headgear comprises a continuous and substantially curved elongate member extending in use below a user's nose and at least two headgear straps capable of attachment to the ends of the elongate member. A mask attachment on the elongate member is disposed to sit below or on one of said user's nose, mouth, upper lip and an inlet to the mask. The attachment is capable of receiving the mask.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2022
    Assignee: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Limited
    Inventors: Alastair Edwin McAuley, Oliver Gleeson, Evan Stuart Erstich, Simon Eric Freeman, Neil Glen Davies, Stephen John Schoenberg, Kamman Law, Craig Robert Prentice
  • Patent number: 11291790
    Abstract: Headgear for use with a respiratory mask is described. The headgear can include a continuous and substantially curved elongate member extending in use below a user's nose and at least two headgear straps capable of attachment to the ends of the elongate member. A mask attachment on the elongate member is disposed to sit below or on one of said user's nose, mouth, upper lip and an inlet to the mask. The attachment is capable of receiving the mask.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2022
    Assignee: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Limited
    Inventors: Alastair Edwin McAuley, Oliver Gleeson, Evan Stuart Erstich, Simon Eric Freeman, Neil Glen Davies, Stephen John Schoenberg, Kamman Law, Craig Robert Prentice
  • Patent number: 11260194
    Abstract: Headgear for use with a respiratory mask is described. The headgear comprises a continuous and substantially curved elongate member extending in use below a user's nose and at least two headgear straps capable of attachment to the ends of the elongate member. A mask attachment on the elongate member is disposed to sit below or on one of said user's nose, mouth, upper lip and an inlet to the mask. The attachment is capable of receiving the mask.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2022
    Assignee: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Limited
    Inventors: Alastair Edwin McAuley, Oliver Gleeson, Evan Stuart Erstich, Simon Eric Freeman, Neil Glen Davies, Stephen John Schoenberg, Kamman Law, Craig Robert Prentice
  • Publication number: 20210358759
    Abstract: Some embodiments include an integrated structure having a semiconductor base and an insulative frame over the semiconductor base. The insulative frame has vertically-spaced sheets of first insulative material, and pillars of second insulative material between the vertically-spaced sheets. The first and second insulative materials are different from one another. Conductive plates are between the vertically-spaced sheets and are directly against the insulative pillars. Some embodiments include capacitors, and some embodiments include methods of forming capacitors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2021
    Publication date: November 18, 2021
    Applicant: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Freeman, Paolo Tessariol
  • Publication number: 20210248016
    Abstract: Systems described herein may allow for the intelligent configuration of containers onto virtualized resources. As described, systems described herein may generate configurations based on received parameters for utilization to configure (e.g., install, instantiate, etc.) virtualized resources.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2021
    Publication date: August 12, 2021
    Applicant: Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Freeman, Hector A. Garcia Crespo, Matthew Kapala, Brent D. Segner
  • Patent number: 11087991
    Abstract: Some embodiments include an integrated structure having a semiconductor base and an insulative frame over the semiconductor base. The insulative frame has vertically-spaced sheets of first insulative material, and pillars of second insulative material between the vertically-spaced sheets. The first and second insulative materials are different from one another. Conductive plates are between the vertically-spaced sheets and are directly against the insulative pillars. Some embodiments include capacitors, and some embodiments include methods of forming capacitors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2021
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Freeman, Paolo Tessariol
  • Patent number: 10970127
    Abstract: Systems described herein may allow for the intelligent configuration of containers onto virtualized resources. As described, systems described herein may generate configurations based on received parameters for utilization to configure (e.g., install, instantiate, etc.) virtualized resources. Once generated, a configuration may be selected according to determined selection parameters and/or intelligent selection techniques.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2021
    Assignee: Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Freeman, Hector A. Garcia Crespo, Matthew Kapala, Brent D. Segner
  • Publication number: 20200308946
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a well-stimulation apparatus with one or more elongated tie rods, at least one sealing assembly coupled to the one or more tie rods, and a stimulation material for generating a pressure event. The pressure event can stimulate a targeted portion of a geological formation that is positioned about an isolated portion of the wellbore. The pair of sealing assemblies are actuatable between a dormant condition for moving the well-stimulation apparatus in a wellbore and an active condition for defining the isolated portion of the wellbore.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2017
    Publication date: October 1, 2020
    Inventors: Spencer Eric Freeman, Michael Geoffrey Harcourt