Patents by Inventor Lois Martin

Lois Martin 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).

  • Adaptive dynamic range optimization sound processor
    Patent number: 7978868
    Abstract: In one embodiment, an apparatus for processing sound includes a means (401) for analyzing a sound signal into a number of frequency bands and a means (403) for applying variable gain to each frequency band independently. Gain in applied under control of a number of gain comparator means (409) each of which generates a number of statistical distribution estimates in respect of each signal and compares those estimates to predetermined hearing response parameters stored in memory (411). The numerous gain compensated frequency bands are then combined (415) in order to generate a single sound signal. The apparatus may be implemented in dedicated hardware embodiment or by software running on a microprocessor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2011
    Assignee: Cochlear Limited
    Inventors: Peter Blamey, Christopher John James, Hugh J. Mcdermott, Lois Martin, Konrad Wildi
  • Hairstyle keeper
    Publication number: 20090183749
    Abstract: Maintain hairstyle by raising the head from the surface or object while lying down or sitting whereas the head would normally rest.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2009
    Publication date: July 23, 2009
    Inventor: Lois Martin
  • ADAPTIVE DYNAMIC RANGE OPTIMIZATION SOUND PROCESSOR
    Publication number: 20080123883
    Abstract: In one embodiment, an apparatus for processing sound includes a means (401) for analysing a sound signal into a number of frequency bands and a means (403) for applying variable gain to each frequency band independently. Gain in applied under control of a number of gain comparator means (409) each of which generates a number of statistical distribution estimates in respect of each signal and compares those estimates to predetermined hearing response parameters stored in memory (411). The numerous gain compensated frequency bands are then combined (415) in order to generate a single sound signal. The apparatus may be implemented in dedicated hardware embodiment or by software running on a microprocessor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2008
    Publication date: May 29, 2008
    Applicant: COCHLEAR LIMITED
    Inventors: Peter John Blamey, Christopher John James, Hugh Joseph McDermott, Lois Martin, Konrad Wildi
  • Adaptive dynamic range optimization sound processor
    Patent number: 7366315
    Abstract: In one embodiment, an apparatus for processing sound includes a means (401) for analysing a sound signal into a number of frequency bands and a means (403) for applying variable gain to each frequency band independently. Gain in applied under control of a number of gain comparator means (409) each of which generates a number ot statistical distribution estimates in respect of each signal and compares those estimates to predetermined hearing presponse parameters stored in memory (411). The numerous gain compensated frequency bands are then combined (415) in order to generate a single sound signal. The apparatus may be implemented in dedicated hardware embodiment or by software running on a microprocessor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2008
    Assignee: Hearworks PTY, Limited
    Inventors: Peter John Blamey, Christopher John James, Hugh Joseph McDermott, Lois Martin, Konrad Wildi
  • Adaptive dynamic range optimisation sound processor
    Publication number: 20050141733
    Abstract: In one embodiment, an apparatus for processing sound includes a means (401) for analysing a sound signal into a number of frequency bands and a means (403) for applying variable gain to each frequency band independently. Gain in applied under control of a number of gain comparator means (409) each of which generates a number ot statistical distribution estimates in respect of each signal and compares those estimates to predetermined hearing presponse parameters stored in memory (411). The numerous gain compensated frequency bands are then combined (415) in order to generate a single sound signal. The apparatus may be implemented in dedicated hardware embodiment or by software running on a microprocessor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2004
    Publication date: June 30, 2005
    Inventors: Peter Blamey, Christopher James, Hugh McDermott, Lois Martin, Konrad Wildi
  • Adaptive dynamic range of optimization sound processor
    Patent number: 6731767
    Abstract: In one embodiment an apparatus for processing sound includes a means (401) for analyzing a sound signal into a number frequency bands and a means (403) for applying variable gain to each frequency band independently. Gain is applied under control of a number of gain comparator means (409) each of which generates a number of statistical estimates in respect of each signal and compares those estimates to predetermined hearing response parameters stored in memory (411). The numerous gain compensated frequency bands are then combined (415) in order to generate a single sound signal. The apparatus may be implemented in dedicated hardware embodiment or by software running on a microprocessor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2004
    Assignee: The University of Melbourne
    Inventors: Peter John Blamey, Christopher John James, Konrad Wildi, Hugh Joseph McDermott, Lois Martin