Patents by Inventor Kyle Steven Hoefer

Kyle Steven Hoefer 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: 12323785
    Abstract: An example method includes receiving audio signals associated with virtual auditory space locations. Digital filters are selected based on the virtual auditory space locations. The digital filters include one or more notch filters including one or more center frequencies that are based on generally sigmoidal distributions of center frequencies as a function of virtual auditory space location. The notch filters are configured to produce one or more notches in frequency spectrums of audio signals when applied to the audio signals. The digital filters are applied to the audio signals to obtain processed audio signals. Output audio signals are generated based on the processed audio signals. The output audio signals are provided to devices for producing virtual auditory display sound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2024
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2025
    Assignee: Iyo Inc.
    Inventors: Neil David Treat, Kyle Steven Hoefer, William Stanley Woods, Jason Steven Rugolo
  • Publication number: 20240334149
    Abstract: An example method includes receiving audio signals associated with virtual auditory space locations. Digital filters are selected based on the virtual auditory space locations. The digital filters include one or more notch filters including one or more center frequencies that are based on generally sigmoidal distributions of center frequencies as a function of virtual auditory space location. The notch filters are configured to produce one or more notches in frequency spectrums of audio signals when applied to the audio signals. The digital filters are applied to the audio signals to obtain processed audio signals. Output audio signals are generated based on the processed audio signals. The output audio signals are provided to devices for producing virtual auditory display sound.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2024
    Publication date: October 3, 2024
    Applicant: Iyo Inc.
    Inventors: Neil David Treat, Kyle Steven Hoefer, William Stanley Woods, Jason Steven Rugolo