Patents by Inventor Joe H. Hobart

Joe H. Hobart 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).

  • Patent number: 12041431
    Abstract: An integration unit IU for tuning an OEM sound system augmented with aftermarket components, such as an amplifier or a subwoofer. The integration unit is contained in a small housing that can be installed inconspicuously in most vehicles without removing the original head unit. The unit may comprise a DSP-based active line output converter that is configured to automatically detect the frequency response and phase of the OEM head unit. The unit performs various algorithms to detect and analyze crossovers, EQ, time delay, and allpass filters and then matches left and right audio channels. The IU may allow for low bass correction detecting and defeating the factory high pass filter. Still further, the IU can correct the various filters to ensure a clean, uncolored audio signal for the augmented components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2024
    Assignee: Stillwater Designs and Audio, Inc.
    Inventors: Austin Brody Cole, Joe H. Hobart
  • Patent number: 11570548
    Abstract: An integration unit IU for tuning an OEM sound system augmented with aftermarket components, such as an amplifier or a subwoofer. The integration unit is contained in a small housing that can be installed inconspicuously in most vehicles without removing the original head unit. The unit may comprise a DSP-based active line output converter that is configured to automatically detect the frequency response and phase of the OEM head unit. The unit performs various algorithms to detect and analyze crossovers, EQ, time delay, and allpass filters and then matches left and right audio channels. The IU may allow for low bass correction detecting and defeating the factory high pass filter. Still further, the IU can correct the various filters to ensure a clean, uncolored audio signal for the augmented components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2023
    Assignee: Stillwater Designs & Audio, Inc.
    Inventors: Austin Brody Cole, Joe H. Hobart
  • Patent number: 10979847
    Abstract: An Auto Setup Program (“ASP”) may be implemented in the sound system of a vehicle to accomplish the goal of a dramatically improved audio quality achievable in any vehicle, regardless of the speaker components and head-unit utilized. The ASP performs automated time alignment measurements and equalizer processes using an external microphone. The ASP eliminates the need for expensive and time consuming professional tuning operations. The on-board ASP can be run multiple times as desired. For example, the ASP can be executed after changes to the system, such as upgrading speakers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2021
    Assignee: Stillwater Designs and Audio, Inc.
    Inventors: Fernando Eid Pires, Joe H. Hobart
  • Patent number: 10609505
    Abstract: An Auto Setup Program (“ASP”) may be implemented in the sound system of a vehicle to accomplish the goal of a dramatically improved audio quality achievable in any vehicle, regardless of the speaker components and head-unit utilized. The ASP performs automated time alignment measurements and equalizer processes using an external microphone. The ASP eliminates the need for expensive and time consuming professional tuning operations. The on-board ASP can be run multiple times as desired. For example, the ASP can be executed after changes to the system, such as upgrading speakers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2020
    Assignee: Stillwater Designs and Audio, Inc.
    Inventors: Fernando Eid Pires, Joe H. Hobart