Patents by Inventor Michael J. Daley

Michael J. Daley 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: 20180049144
    Abstract: Embodiments are provided for syncing multiple electronic devices for collective audio playback. According to certain aspects, a master device connects (218) to a slave device via a wireless connection. The master device calculates (224) a network latency via a series of network latency pings with the slave device and sends (225) the network latency to the slave device. Further, the master devices sends (232) a portion of an audio file as well as a timing instruction including a system time to the slave device. The master device initiates (234) playback of the portion of the audio file and the slave devices initiates (236) playback of the portion of the audio file according to the timing instruction and a calculated system clock offset value.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2017
    Publication date: February 15, 2018
    Inventors: Michael J. Daley, Travis Bolinger, Heath O'Neal
  • Publication number: 20180049145
    Abstract: Embodiments are provided for syncing multiple electronic devices for collective audio playback. According to certain aspects, a master device connects (218) to a slave device via a wireless connection. The master device calculates (224) a network latency via a series of network latency pings with the slave device and sends (225) the network latency to the slave device. Further, the master devices sends (232) a portion of an audio file as well as a timing instruction including a system time to the slave device. The master device initiates (234) playback of the portion of the audio file and the slave devices initiates (236) playback of the portion of the audio file according to the timing instruction and a calculated system clock offset value.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2017
    Publication date: February 15, 2018
    Inventors: Michael J. Daley, Travis Bolinger, Heath O'Neal
  • Publication number: 20180018965
    Abstract: A system includes a microphone providing input to a voice user interface (VUI), a motion sensor providing input to a gesture-based user interface (GBI), an audio output device, and a processor in communication with the VUI, the GBI, and the audio output device. The processor detects a predetermined gesture input to the GBI, and in response to the detection, decreases the volume of audio being output by the audio output device and activates the VUI to listen for a command. A system includes an audio output device for providing audible output from a virtual personal assistant (VPA), a motion sensor input to a gesture-based user interface (GBI), and a processor in communication with the VPA and the GBI. The processor, upon receiving an input from the GBI after the audio output device provided output from the VPA, forwards the input received from the GBI to the VPA.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2017
    Publication date: January 18, 2018
    Applicant: Bose Corporation
    Inventor: Michael J. Daley
  • Publication number: 20170347331
    Abstract: Embodiments are provided for syncing multiple electronic devices for collective audio playback. According to certain aspects, a master device connects (218) to a slave device via a wireless connection. The master device calculates (224) a network latency via a series of network latency pings with the slave device and sends (225) the network latency to the slave device. Further, the master devices sends (232) a portion of an audio file as well as a timing instruction including a system time to the slave device. The master device initiates (234) playback of the portion of the audio file and the slave devices initiates (236) playback of the portion of the audio file according to the timing instruction and a calculated system clock offset value.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2017
    Publication date: November 30, 2017
    Inventors: Michael J. Daley, Travis Bolinger, Heath O'Neal
  • Publication number: 20170330566
    Abstract: A system includes a first device having a microphone associated with a voice user interface (VUI) and a first network interface, a first processor connected to the first network interface and controlling the first device, a second device having a speaker and a second network interface, and a second processor connected to the second network interface and controlling the second device. Upon connection of the second network interface to a network to which the first network interface is connected, the second processor causes the second device to output an identifiable sound through the speaker. Upon detecting the identifiable sound via the microphone, the first processor adds information identifying the second device to a data store of devices to be controlled when the first device activates the VUI.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2017
    Publication date: November 16, 2017
    Applicant: Bose Corporation
    Inventors: Christian Trott, Michael J. Daley, Christopher James Mulhearn
  • Publication number: 20170330565
    Abstract: A plurality of microphones are positioned at different locations. A dispatch system in communication with the microphones derives a plurality of audio signals from the plurality of microphones, computes a confidence score for each derived audio signal, compares the computed confidence scores. Based on the comparison, the dispatch system selects at least one of the derived audio signals for further handling, receives a response to the further processing, and outputs the response using an output device. The output device does not correspond to the microphone that captured the selected audio signals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2017
    Publication date: November 16, 2017
    Applicant: Bose Corporation
    Inventors: Michael J. Daley, David Rolland Crist, William Berardi
  • Publication number: 20170330563
    Abstract: A system includes a plurality of microphones positioned at different microphone locations, a plurality of loudspeakers positioned at different loudspeaker locations, and a dispatch system in communication with the microphones and loudspeakers. The dispatch system derives a plurality of voice signals from the plurality of microphones, computes a confidence score about the inclusion of a wakeup word for each derived voice signal, compares the computed confidence scores, and based on the comparison, selects at least one of the derived voice signals and transmits at least a portion of the selected signal or signals to a speech processing system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2017
    Publication date: November 16, 2017
    Applicant: Bose Corporation
    Inventors: Michael J. Daley, David Rolland Crist, William Berardi
  • Publication number: 20170330564
    Abstract: A plurality of microphones positioned at different locations. A dispatch system in communication with the microphones derives a plurality of audio signals from the plurality of microphones, computes a confidence score for each derived audio signal, and compares the computed confidence scores. Based on the comparison, the dispatch system selects at least two of the derived audio signals for further handling. Comparing the computed confidence scores includes determining that at least the two selected audio signals appear to contain utterances from at least two different users.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2017
    Publication date: November 16, 2017
    Applicant: Bose Corporation
    Inventors: Michael J. Daley, David Rolland Crist, William Berardi
  • Publication number: 20170311085
    Abstract: Embodiments are provided for components configured for audio playback. According to certain aspects, a transducer includes dual voice coils disposed in a magnet section, whereby the magnet section generates an electromagnetic field that causes the dual voice coils to actuate in response to an applied audio signal. The transducer further includes a diaphragm coupled to the dual voice coils that actuates according to the dual voice coils and produces audio output. In some implementations, the transducer may be disposed within a cutout area of an electronic device, whereby the transducer is secured to the electronic device via a roll-surround suspension.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2017
    Publication date: October 26, 2017
    Inventors: Michael J. Daley, Timothy Whitwell
  • Publication number: 20170288625
    Abstract: Processes and devices for equalizing an audio system that is adapted to use a loudspeaker to transduce test audio signals into test sounds. The processes and devices can involve the use of infrared signals to convey information in one or both directions between the audio system and a portable computer device that captures test sounds, calculates audio parameters that can be used in the equalization process, and transmits these audio parameters back to the audio system for its use in equalizing audio signals that are played by the audio system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2016
    Publication date: October 5, 2017
    Inventors: Wontak Kim, Michael J. Daley, Laszlo Drimusz, Matthew S. Walsh
  • Patent number: 9769778
    Abstract: Embodiments are provided for syncing multiple electronic devices for collective audio playback. According to certain aspects, a master device connects (218) to a slave device via a wireless connection. The master device calculates (224) a network latency via a series of network latency pings with the slave device and sends (225) the network latency to the slave device. Further, the master devices sends (232) a portion of an audio file as well as a timing instruction including a system time to the slave device. The master device initiates (234) playback of the portion of the audio file and the slave devices initiates (236) playback of the portion of the audio file according to the timing instruction and a calculated system clock offset value.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2017
    Assignee: GOOGLE TECHNOLOGY HOLDINGS LLC
    Inventors: Michael J. Daley, Travis Bolinger, Heath O'Neal
  • Patent number: 9736592
    Abstract: Embodiments are provided for components configured for audio playback. According to certain aspects, a transducer includes dual voice coils disposed in a magnet section, whereby the magnet section generates an electromagnetic field that causes the dual voice coils to actuate in response to an applied audio signal. The transducer further includes a diaphragm coupled to the dual voice coils that actuates according to the dual voice coils and produces audio output. In some implementations, the transducer may be disposed within a cutout area of an electronic device, whereby the transducer is secured to the electronic device via a roll-surround suspension.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2017
    Assignee: GOOGLE INC.
    Inventors: Michael J. Daley, Timothy Whitwell
  • Patent number: 9400262
    Abstract: A method of testing a MEMS pressure sensor device such as, for example, a MEMS microphone package. The MEMS pressure sensor device includes a pressure sensor positioned within a housing and a pressure input port to direct acoustic pressure from outside the housing towards the pressure sensor. An acoustic pressure source is activated and acoustic pressure from the acoustic pressure source is directed to the pressure input port and to an exterior location of the housing other than the pressure input port. Based on the output signal of the pressure sensor, it is determined whether any defects exist that allow acoustic pressure to reach the pressure sensor through the exterior of the housing at locations other than the pressure input port.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2016
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Andrew J. Doller, Michael J. Daley
  • Publication number: 20160174180
    Abstract: Embodiments are provided for syncing multiple electronic devices for collective audio playback. According to certain aspects, a master device connects (218) to a slave device via a wireless connection. The master device calculates (224) a network latency via a series of network latency pings with the slave device and sends (225) the network latency to the slave device. Further, the master devices sends (232) a portion of an audio file as well as a timing instruction including a system time to the slave device. The master device initiates (234) playback of the portion of the audio file and the slave devices initiates (236) playback of the portion of the audio file according to the timing instruction and a calculated system clock offset value.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2016
    Publication date: June 16, 2016
    Inventors: Michael J. Daley, Travis Bolinger, Heath O'Neal
  • Patent number: 9307508
    Abstract: Embodiments are provided for syncing multiple electronic devices for collective audio playback. According to certain aspects, a master device connects (218) to a slave device via a wireless connection. The master device calculates (224) a network latency via a series of network latency pings with the slave device and sends (225) the network latency to the slave device. Further, the master devices sends (232) a portion of an audio file as well as a timing instruction including a system time to the slave device. The master device initiates (234) playback of the portion of the audio file and the slave devices initiates (236) playback of the portion of the audio file according to the timing instruction and a calculated system clock offset value.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2016
    Assignee: GOOGLE TECHNOLOGY HOLDINGS LLC
    Inventors: Michael J Daley, Travis Bolinger, Heath O'Neal
  • Publication number: 20150326978
    Abstract: An electrostatic speaker is described that includes a curved diaphragm positioned between two electrically conductive plates. According to aspects, the curved diaphragm has an “S-shape” and is configured to electrostatically move between the conductive plates. In particular, the curved diaphragm may generally roll between the two conductive plates so as to move from left to right with respect to ends of the conductive plates and push air in a direction toward ends of the conductive plates, thus generating acoustic output. In some implementations, the configuration of the electrostatic speaker reduces a biasing voltage required for the conductive plates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2015
    Publication date: November 12, 2015
    Inventors: Michael J. Daley, Kaigham Jacob Gabriel
  • Publication number: 20140323036
    Abstract: Embodiments are provided for syncing multiple electronic devices for collective audio playback. According to certain aspects, a master device connects (218) to a slave device via a wireless connection. The master device calculates (224) a network latency via a series of network latency pings with the slave device and sends (225) the network latency to the slave device. Further, the master devices sends (232) a portion of an audio file as well as a timing instruction including a system time to the slave device. The master device initiates (234) playback of the portion of the audio file and the slave devices initiates (236) playback of the portion of the audio file according to the timing instruction and a calculated system clock offset value.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2013
    Publication date: October 30, 2014
    Inventors: Michael J. Daley, Travis Bolinger, Heath O'Neal
  • Patent number: 8724840
    Abstract: A microphone with an offset acoustic channel. The microphone includes an external case, an acoustic chamber enclosure within the external case, a microphone transducer positioned within the acoustic chamber enclosure, and a gasket positioned between the external case and the acoustic chamber enclosure. A first opening in the external case is positioned an offset lateral distance from a second opening in the acoustic chamber enclosure. An acoustic channel is formed in the gasket extending from the first opening to the second opening along the offset lateral distance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2014
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Andrew J. Doller, Michael J. Daley
  • Publication number: 20140076052
    Abstract: A method of testing a MEMS pressure sensor device such as, for example, a MEMS microphone package. The MEMS pressure sensor device includes a pressure sensor positioned within a housing and a pressure input port to direct acoustic pressure from outside the housing towards the pressure sensor. An acoustic pressure source is activated and acoustic pressure from the acoustic pressure source is directed to the pressure input port and to an exterior location of the housing other than the pressure input port. Based on the output signal of the pressure sensor, it is determined whether any defects exist that allow acoustic pressure to reach the pressure sensor through the exterior of the housing at locations other than the pressure input port.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2013
    Publication date: March 20, 2014
    Applicant: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Andrew J. Doller, Michael J. Daley
  • Patent number: 8630429
    Abstract: A microphone system including an audio sensor with a first electrode and a second electrode. A voltage source is coupled to the first electrode and the second electrode. A high-impedance bias network is coupled between the voltage source and the first electrode of the audio sensor. Additional electronics operate based on a state of the first electrode of the electromechanical device. A feedback system is configured to maintain an electrical potential across the high-impedance bias network at approximately zero volts. Maintaining the electrical potential across the high-impedance bias network at approximately zero volts reduces the tendency of electrostatic pull-in occurring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2014
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventor: Michael J. Daley