Patents by Inventor Michelle Gelberger
Michelle Gelberger 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).
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Patent number: 11856377Abstract: A method and system directed to controlling Active Noise Reduction (ANR) audio devices with active noise reduction. The system sets one or more ANR parameters of a first and a second wearable audio device to a first ANR state; detects that the first wearable audio device is removed from a first ear of a user; and automatically adjusts the one or more ANR parameters of the second wearable audio device to a second ANR state when the first wearable audio device is removed from the ear of the user, wherein the second ANR state comprises a reduction in a level of ANR compared to the first ANR state.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2021Date of Patent: December 26, 2023Assignee: Bose CorporationInventors: David R. Minich, Emery M. Ku, Alexia Delhoume, Michelle Gelberger
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Publication number: 20230388692Abstract: According to an aspect of the disclosure, an audio device is provided comprising a communications interface configured to be communicatively coupled to an audio source, at least one sensor, and a controller configured to control the audio device to be in a low-power mode, receive, from the sensor(s), information indicative of a presence of a user's body, initiate, via the communications interface responsive to receiving the information, a wireless communication pairing process to establish a wireless communication bond with the audio source prior to determining that the audio device is fully engaged with the user's body, determine, subsequent to initiating the wireless communication pairing process and based on information received from the sensor(s), that the audio device is fully engaged with the user's body, and control, responsive to determining that the audio device is fully engaged with the user's body, the audio device to be in an active mode.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 15, 2023Publication date: November 30, 2023Applicant: Bose CorporationInventors: David Minich, Josue Malaver, Miriam Israelowitz, Alexia Delhoume, Michelle Gelberger
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Patent number: 11729541Abstract: According to an aspect of the disclosure, an audio device is provided comprising a communications interface configured to be communicatively coupled to an audio source, at least one sensor, and a controller configured to control the audio device to be in a low-power mode, receive, from the sensor(s), information indicative of a presence of a user's body, initiate, via the communications interface responsive to receiving the information, a wireless communication pairing process to establish a wireless communication bond with the audio source prior to determining that the audio device is fully engaged with the user's body, determine, subsequent to initiating the wireless communication pairing process and based on information received from the sensor(s), that the audio device is fully engaged with the user's body, and control, responsive to determining that the audio device is fully engaged with the user's body, the audio device to be in an active mode.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 2021Date of Patent: August 15, 2023Assignee: Bose CorporationInventors: David Minich, Josue Malaver, Miriam Israelowitz, Alexia Delhoume, Michelle Gelberger
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Patent number: 11653144Abstract: An open audio device includes an acoustic radiator that emits front-side acoustic radiation from its front side and emits rear-side acoustic radiation from its rear side, a front acoustic cavity that receives front-side acoustic radiation, and a rear acoustic cavity that receives rear-side acoustic radiation. At least one sound-emitting opening is acoustically coupled to the front acoustic cavity or the second acoustic cavity. The open audio device also includes a removable accessory that includes an acoustic transmission line that is acoustically coupled to the at least one sound-emitting opening when the removable accessory is attached to the open audio device.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2021Date of Patent: May 16, 2023Assignee: Bose CorporationInventors: John Van Hook, Michelle Gelberger, Daniel Patrick Baker, Christopher Scott Mucaria, Kyle A. Vecchiarino, David Avi Dick, Cory Roberts, Ryan C. Struzik
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Publication number: 20220124426Abstract: According to an aspect of the disclosure, an audio device is provided comprising a communications interface configured to be communicatively coupled to an audio source, at least one sensor, and a controller configured to control the audio device to be in a low-power mode, receive, from the sensor(s), information indicative of a presence of a user's body, initiate, via the communications interface responsive to receiving the information, a wireless communication pairing process to establish a wireless communication bond with the audio source prior to determining that the audio device is fully engaged with the user's body, determine, subsequent to initiating the wireless communication pairing process and based on information received from the sensor(s), that the audio device is fully engaged with the user's body, and control, responsive to determining that the audio device is fully engaged with the user's body, the audio device to be in an active mode.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 27, 2021Publication date: April 21, 2022Applicant: Bose CorporationInventors: David Minich, Josue Malaver, Miriam Israelowitz, Alexia Delhoume, Michelle Gelberger
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Patent number: 11212607Abstract: According to an aspect of the disclosure, an audio device is provided comprising a communications interface configured to be communicatively coupled to an audio source, at least one sensor, and a controller configured to control the audio device to be in a low-power mode, receive, from the sensor(s), information indicative of a presence of a user's body, initiate, via the communications interface responsive to receiving the information, a wireless communication pairing process to establish a wireless communication bond with the audio source prior to determining that the audio device is fully engaged with the user's body, determine, subsequent to initiating the wireless communication pairing process and based on information received from the sensor(s), that the audio device is fully engaged with the user's body, and control, responsive to determining that the audio device is fully engaged with the user's body, the audio device to be in an active mode.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2020Date of Patent: December 28, 2021Assignee: BOSE CORPORATIONInventors: David Minich, Josue Malaver, Miriam Israelowitz, Alexia Delhoume, Michelle Gelberger
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Publication number: 20210373847Abstract: Various implementations include approaches for controlling a wearable audio device. In some cases, a method includes: detecting an initiation trigger for initiating a spatialized augmented reality (AR) menu mode; providing at least two distinct audio choices corresponding with spatially delineated zones in a menu defined relative to a physical position of the wearable audio device, in response to the initiation trigger, wherein each audio choice is associated with a selection from the menu; receiving a selection command indicating selection of one of the audio choices, wherein the selection command comprises a gesture detected by a gesture detection system at the wearable audio device; and in response to receiving the selection command: a) initiating playback of audio content associated with the selected audio choice, b) adjusting a setting at the wearable audio device, c) entering an additional menu related to the selection command, or d) exiting the menu.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2021Publication date: December 2, 2021Applicant: Bose CorporationInventors: Daniel James Buckley, Peter Daniel Carpenter, Colin Richardson Cowles, Todd Richard Reily, Michelle Gelberger
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Publication number: 20210345036Abstract: An open audio device includes an acoustic radiator that emits front-side acoustic radiation from its front side and emits rear-side acoustic radiation from its rear side, a front acoustic cavity that receives front-side acoustic radiation, and a rear acoustic cavity that receives rear-side acoustic radiation. At least one sound-emitting opening is acoustically coupled to the front acoustic cavity or the second acoustic cavity. The open audio device also includes a removable accessory that includes an acoustic transmission line that is acoustically coupled to the at least one sound-emitting opening when the removable accessory is attached to the open audio device.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2021Publication date: November 4, 2021Inventors: John Van Hook, Michelle Gelberger, Daniel Patrick Baker, Christopher Scott Mucaria, Kyle A. Vecchiarino, David Avi Dick, Cory Roberts, Ryan C. Struzik
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Publication number: 20210306731Abstract: According to an aspect of the disclosure, an audio device is provided comprising a communications interface configured to be communicatively coupled to an audio source, at least one sensor, and a controller configured to control the audio device to be in a low-power mode, receive, from the sensor(s), information indicative of a presence of a user's body, initiate, via the communications interface responsive to receiving the information, a wireless communication pairing process to establish a wireless communication bond with the audio source prior to determining that the audio device is fully engaged with the user's body, determine, subsequent to initiating the wireless communication pairing process and based on information received from the sensor(s), that the audio device is fully engaged with the user's body, and control, responsive to determining that the audio device is fully engaged with the user's body, the audio device to be in an active mode.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2020Publication date: September 30, 2021Inventors: David Minich, Josue Malaver, Miriam Israelowitz, Alexia Delhoume, Michelle Gelberger
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Patent number: 11036464Abstract: Various implementations include approaches for controlling a wearable audio device. In some cases, a method includes: detecting an initiation trigger for initiating a spatialized augmented reality (AR) menu mode; providing at least two distinct audio choices corresponding with spatially delineated zones in a menu defined relative to a physical position of the wearable audio device, in response to the initiation trigger, wherein each audio choice is associated with a selection from the menu; receiving a selection command indicating selection of one of the audio choices, wherein the selection command comprises a gesture detected by a gesture detection system at the wearable audio device; and in response to receiving the selection command: a) initiating playback of audio content associated with the selected audio choice, b) adjusting a setting at the wearable audio device, c) entering an additional menu related to the selection command, or d) exiting the menu.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2019Date of Patent: June 15, 2021Assignee: BOSE CORPORATIONInventors: Daniel James Buckley, Peter Daniel Carpenter, Colin Richardson Cowles, Todd Richard Reily, Michelle Gelberger
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Publication number: 20210168503Abstract: A method and system directed to controlling Active Noise Reduction (ANR) audio devices with active noise reduction. The system generates one or more control signals, using a controller, to set one or more ANR parameters of a first and a second wearable audio device to a first ANR state; detects at least one of: whether the first wearable audio device is engaged with or removed from a first ear of a user, using a first sensor of the first wearable audio device; or whether a second wearable audio device is engaged with or removed form a second ear of a user, using a second sensor of the second wearable audio device; and automatically adjusts the one or more ANR parameters of the first and/or second wearable audio device to a second ANR state when either the first wearable audio device or the second wearable audio device, or both, are removed from an ear of the user, wherein the second ANR state comprises a reduction in a level of ANR at least at some frequencies compared to the first ANR state.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2021Publication date: June 3, 2021Applicant: Bose CorporationInventors: David R. Minich, Emery M. Ku, Alexia Delhoume, Michelle Gelberger
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Patent number: 10959019Abstract: A method and system directed to controlling Active Noise Reduction (ANR) audio devices with active noise reduction. The system generates one or more control signals, using a controller, to set one or more ANR parameters of a first and a second wearable audio device to a first ANR state; detects at least one of: whether the first wearable audio device is engaged with or removed from a first ear of a user, using a first sensor of the first wearable audio device; or whether a second wearable audio device is engaged with or removed form a second ear of a user, using a second sensor of the second wearable audio device; and automatically adjusts the one or more ANR parameters of the first and/or second wearable audio device to a second ANR state when either the first wearable audio device or the second wearable audio device, or both, are removed from an ear of the user, wherein the second ANR state comprises a reduction in a level of ANR at least at some frequencies compared to the first ANR state.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2019Date of Patent: March 23, 2021Assignee: Bose CorporationInventors: David R. Minich, Emery M. Ku, Alexia Delhoume, Michelle Gelberger
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Publication number: 20210081163Abstract: Various implementations include approaches for controlling a wearable audio device. In some cases, a method includes: detecting an initiation trigger for initiating a spatialized augmented reality (AR) menu mode; providing at least two distinct audio choices corresponding with spatially delineated zones in a menu defined relative to a physical position of the wearable audio device, in response to the initiation trigger, wherein each audio choice is associated with a selection from the menu; receiving a selection command indicating selection of one of the audio choices, wherein the selection command comprises a gesture detected by a gesture detection system at the wearable audio device; and in response to receiving the selection command: a) initiating playback of audio content associated with the selected audio choice, b) adjusting a setting at the wearable audio device, c) entering an additional menu related to the selection command, or d) exiting the menu.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2019Publication date: March 18, 2021Inventors: Daniel James Buckley, Peter Daniel Carpenter, Colin Richardson Cowles, Todd Richard Reily, Michelle Gelberger
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Publication number: 20210076131Abstract: A method and system directed to controlling Active Noise Reduction (ANR) audio devices with active noise reduction. The system generates one or more control signals, using a controller, to set one or more ANR parameters of a first and a second wearable audio device to a first ANR state; detects at least one of: whether the first wearable audio device is engaged with or removed from a first ear of a user, using a first sensor of the first wearable audio device; or whether a second wearable audio device is engaged with or removed form a second ear of a user, using a second sensor of the second wearable audio device; and automatically adjusts the one or more ANR parameters of the first and/or second wearable audio device to a second ANR state when either the first wearable audio device or the second wearable audio device, or both, are removed from an ear of the user, wherein the second ANR state comprises a reduction in a level of ANR at least at some frequencies compared to the first ANR state.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2019Publication date: March 11, 2021Applicant: Bose CorporationInventors: David R. Minich, Emery M. Ku, Alexia Delhoume, Michelle Gelberger
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Publication number: 20200280618Abstract: An audio system and method for sending sensor data including a first wearable audio device having a speaker, a first communication module arranged to establish a first connection with a first peripheral device and obtain a first data characteristic of the first wearable audio device, and obtain a second data characteristic of a first application running on a first peripheral device, and a sensor arranged to obtain a sensor data. The first wearable audio device or the first peripheral device are arranged to: compare the first data characteristic and the second data characteristic, and send or receive the sensor data obtained from the sensor to the first peripheral device for use with the first application if the first data characteristic and the second data characteristic match.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2019Publication date: September 3, 2020Applicant: Bose CorporationInventors: Christopher Gindel, Daniel Winchell Tellier, Michelle Gelberger, Laurie Jakubiak, Daniel Buckley, Todd Richard Reily, Paul W. Calnan, III, Carlos Guilherme Batista Heil, Naganagouda B. Patil, Tambet Ingo
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Patent number: 10764406Abstract: An audio system and method for sending sensor data including a first wearable audio device having a speaker, a first communication module arranged to establish a first connection with a first peripheral device and obtain a first data characteristic of the first wearable audio device, and obtain a second data characteristic of a first application running on a first peripheral device, and a sensor arranged to obtain a sensor data. The first wearable audio device or the first peripheral device are arranged to: compare the first data characteristic and the second data characteristic, and send or receive the sensor data obtained from the sensor to the first peripheral device for use with the first application if the first data characteristic and the second data characteristic match.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2019Date of Patent: September 1, 2020Assignee: Bose CorporationInventors: Christopher Gindel, Daniel Winchell Tellier, Michelle Gelberger, Laurie Jakubiak, Daniel Buckley, Todd Richard Reily, Paul W. Calnan, III, Carlos Guilherme Batista Heil, Naganagouda B. Patil, Tambet Ingo
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Patent number: 10638229Abstract: Audio systems and methods for establishing user controls including providing a first wearable audio device having a speaker, a first communication module, and a first user interface adapted to receive a first plurality of user inputs, associating the first plurality of user inputs with a default control setting state of the first wearable audio device, establishing, via circuitry of a first peripheral device, a first connection between the first wearable audio device and the first peripheral device, receiving, via the first communication module, a first indication that the first peripheral device is running a first application, and automatically associating one or more user inputs of the first plurality of user inputs with a first control setting state when the first wearable audio device receives the first indication from the first peripheral device.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2019Date of Patent: April 28, 2020Assignee: Bose CorporationInventors: Michelle Gelberger, Michael Malone, Daniel Winchell Tellier, Laurie Jakubiak