Patents by Inventor Kirk Griffes

Kirk Griffes 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).

  • DIRECTED AUDIO SYSTEM FOR AUDIO PRIVACY AND AUDIO STREAM CUSTOMIZATION
    Publication number: 20190349680
    Abstract: A system includes an audio transducer. The audio output of the transducer may be directed at an operator. The directionality of the audio output may ensure privacy in audio delivery. Further, the directionality of the audio output may reduce the potential for other nearby individuals to be disturbed by the audio output. A directed audio system may control the content of the audio output. The content of the audio output may be configured for applications in individual operator workspaces, multiple-operator common spaces, shared-use spaces or a combination thereof. The directed audio system may customize the audio output in accord with a stored audio profile for the operator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2019
    Publication date: November 14, 2019
    Applicant: Steelcase Inc.
    Inventors: Darrin Sculley, Mark Slager, Scott Wilson, Mark McKenna, Kirk Griffes