Patents by Inventor Nicholas Richard Bourne

Nicholas Richard Bourne 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: 20240154436
    Abstract: A method and system for a headset wireless charging dock, where the charging dock comprises a radio, a coil, and a proximity sensor. The method may comprise sensing a presence of a headset using the proximity sensor, wirelessly charging a battery in the headset utilizing the coil, and wirelessly communicating commands, using the radio, to the headset to power down when fully charged. The command may be communicated to the headset utilizing a protocol and a RF radio used by the headset to receive audio signals. The command communicated to the headset may power down audio processing circuitry in the headset. The charging induction coil may be inductively coupled to a coil in the headset to wirelessly charge the battery in the headset. The proximity sensor may comprise a Hall sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2024
    Publication date: May 9, 2024
    Inventors: Thomas Michael Schoene, Scot Robert Cochran, Nicholas Richard Bourne
  • Patent number: 11909239
    Abstract: A method and system for a headset wireless charging dock, where the charging dock comprises a radio, a coil, and a proximity sensor. The method may comprise sensing a presence of a headset using the proximity sensor, wirelessly charging a battery in the headset utilizing the coil, and wirelessly communicating commands, using the radio, to the headset to power down when fully charged. The command may be communicated to the headset utilizing a protocol and a RF radio used by the headset to receive audio signals. The command communicated to the headset may power down audio processing circuitry in the headset. The charging induction coil may be inductively coupled to a coil in the headset to wirelessly charge the battery in the headset. The proximity sensor may comprise a Hall sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: Voyetra Turtle Beach, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Michael Schoene, Scot Robert Cochran, Nicholas Richard Bourne
  • Patent number: 11902765
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for matrixed audio settings. In an audio system that includes at least one audio output element for outputting audio signals, a first user input that includes a selection of audio mode may be received, and based on the selected audio mode and pre-set mapping data, one or more audio settings from a plurality of audio settings supported in the system may be determined, for use during generating, processing, and/or outputting of the audio signals. The mapping data defines for each supported audio mode valid values for each of corresponding one or more audio settings from the plurality of audio settings. At least one user control element may be configured to enable receiving a second user input that includes a selection between the determined one or more corresponding audio settings. The audio system, or at least the audio output element thereof, may be a headset.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2024
    Assignee: VOYETRA TURTLE BEACH, INC.
    Inventors: Kevin Arthur Robertson, David Gallagher, Nicholas Richard Bourne
  • Publication number: 20220302752
    Abstract: A method and system for a headset wireless charging dock, where the charging dock comprises a radio, a coil, and a proximity sensor. The method may comprise sensing a presence of a headset using the proximity sensor, wirelessly charging a battery in the headset utilizing the coil, and wirelessly communicating commands, using the radio, to the headset to power down when fully charged. The command may be communicated to the headset utilizing a protocol and a RF radio used by the headset to receive audio signals. The command communicated to the headset may power down audio processing circuitry in the headset. The charging induction coil may be inductively coupled to a coil in the headset to wirelessly charge the battery in the headset. The proximity sensor may comprise a Hall sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2022
    Publication date: September 22, 2022
    Inventors: Thomas Michael Schoene, Scot Robert Cochran, Nicholas Richard Bourne
  • Patent number: 11394229
    Abstract: A method and system for a headset wireless charging dock, where the charging dock comprises a radio, a coil, and a proximity sensor. The method may comprise sensing a presence of a headset using the proximity sensor, wirelessly charging a battery in the headset utilizing the coil, and wirelessly communicating commands, using the radio, to the headset to power down when fully charged. The command may be communicated to the headset utilizing a protocol and a RF radio used by the headset to receive audio signals. The command communicated to the headset may power down audio processing circuitry in the headset. The charging induction coil may be inductively coupled to a coil in the headset to wirelessly charge the battery in the headset. The proximity sensor may comprise a Hall sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2022
    Assignee: Voyetra Turtle Beach, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Michael Schoene, Scot Robert Cochran, Nicholas Richard Bourne
  • Publication number: 20200303956
    Abstract: A method and system for a headset wireless charging dock, where the charging dock comprises a radio, a coil, and a proximity sensor. The method may comprise sensing a presence of a headset using the proximity sensor, wirelessly charging a battery in the headset utilizing the coil, and wirelessly communicating commands, using the radio, to the headset to power down when fully charged. The command may be communicated to the headset utilizing a protocol and a RF radio used by the headset to receive audio signals. The command communicated to the headset may power down audio processing circuitry in the headset. The charging induction coil may be inductively coupled to a coil in the headset to wirelessly charge the battery in the headset. The proximity sensor may comprise a Hall sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2020
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Inventors: Thomas Michael Schoene, Scot Robert Cochran, Nicholas Richard Bourne
  • Patent number: 10693309
    Abstract: A method and system for a headset wireless charging dock, where the charging dock comprises a radio, a coil, and a proximity sensor. The method may comprise sensing a presence of a headset using the proximity sensor, wirelessly charging a battery in the headset utilizing the coil, and wirelessly communicating commands, using the radio, to the headset to power down at least a portion of circuitry in the headset. The command may be communicated to the headset utilizing a protocol and a RF radio used by the headset to receive audio signals. The command communicated to the headset may power down audio processing circuitry in the headset. The charging induction coil may be inductively coupled to a coil in the headset to wirelessly charge the battery in the headset. The proximity sensor may comprise a Hall sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2020
    Assignee: Voyetra Turtle Beach, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Michael Schoene, Scot Robert Cochran, Nicholas Richard Bourne
  • Publication number: 20200068331
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for matrixed audio settings. In an audio system that comprises at least one audio output element operable to output audio signals, a first user input that comprises a selection of audio mode may be received, and based on the selected audio mode, one or more audio settings applicable during generating, processing, and/or outputting of the audio signals may be determined. At least one user control element may be configured to enable receiving of a second user input that comprises a selection between the determined one or more corresponding audio settings. The audio system (or at least the audio output element thereof) may be a headset.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2019
    Publication date: February 27, 2020
    Inventors: Kevin Arthur Robertson, David Gallagher, Nicholas Richard Bourne
  • Patent number: 10462593
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for matrixed audio settings. In an audio system that comprises at least one audio output element operable to output audio signals, a first user input that comprises a selection of audio mode may be received, and based on the selected audio mode, one or more audio settings applicable during generating, processing, and/or outputting of the audio signals may be determined. At least one user control element may be configured to enable receiving of a second user input that comprises a selection between the determined one or more corresponding audio settings. The audio system (or at least the audio output element thereof) may be a headset.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2019
    Assignee: VOYETRA TURTLE BEACH, INC.
    Inventors: Kevin Arthur Robertson, David Gallagher, Nicholas Richard Bourne
  • Publication number: 20190207407
    Abstract: A method and system for a headset wireless charging dock, where the charging dock comprises a radio, a coil, and a proximity sensor. The method may comprise sensing a presence of a headset using the proximity sensor, wirelessly charging a battery in the headset utilizing the coil, and wirelessly communicating commands, using the radio, to the headset to power down at least a portion of circuitry in the headset. The command may be communicated to the headset utilizing a protocol and a RF radio used by the headset to receive audio signals. The command communicated to the headset may power down audio processing circuitry in the headset. The charging induction coil may be inductively coupled to a coil in the headset to wirelessly charge the battery in the headset. The proximity sensor may comprise a Hall sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2019
    Publication date: July 4, 2019
    Inventors: Thomas Michael Schoene, Scot Robert Cochran, Nicholas Richard Bourne
  • Patent number: 10224736
    Abstract: A method and system for a headset wireless charging dock, where the charging dock comprises a radio, a coil, and a proximity sensor. The method may comprise sensing a presence of a headset using the proximity sensor, wirelessly charging a battery in the headset utilizing the coil, and wirelessly communicating commands, using the radio, to the headset to power down at least a portion of circuitry in the headset. The command may be communicated to the headset utilizing a protocol and a RF radio used by the headset to receive audio signals. The command communicated to the headset may power down audio processing circuitry in the headset. The charging induction coil may be inductively coupled to a coil in the headset to wirelessly charge the battery in the headset. The proximity sensor may comprise a Hall sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2019
    Assignee: Voyetra Turtle Beach, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Michael Schoene, Scot Robert Cochran, Nicholas Richard Bourne
  • Publication number: 20170250565
    Abstract: A method and system for a headset wireless charging dock, where the charging dock comprises a radio, a coil, and a proximity sensor. The method may comprise sensing a presence of a headset using the proximity sensor, wirelessly charging a battery in the headset utilizing the coil, and wirelessly communicating commands, using the radio, to the headset to power down at least a portion of circuitry in the headset. The command may be communicated to the headset utilizing a protocol and a RF radio used by the headset to receive audio signals. The command communicated to the headset may power down audio processing circuitry in the headset. The charging induction coil may be inductively coupled to a coil in the headset to wirelessly charge the battery in the headset. The proximity sensor may comprise a Hall sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2017
    Publication date: August 31, 2017
    Inventors: Thomas Michael Schoene, Scot Robert Cochran, Nicholas Richard Bourne
  • Patent number: 9653940
    Abstract: A method and system for a headset wireless charging dock, where the charging dock comprises a radio frequency (RF) radio, a charging induction coil, and a proximity sensor. The method may comprise sensing a presence of a headset using the proximity sensor, wirelessly charging a battery in the headset utilizing the charging induction coil, and wirelessly communicating commands, using the RF radio, to the headset to power down at least a portion of circuitry in the headset. The command may be communicated to the headset utilizing a protocol and a RF radio used by the headset to receive audio signals. The command communicated to the headset may power down audio processing circuitry in the headset. The charging induction coil may be inductively coupled to a coil in the headset to wirelessly charge the battery in the headset. The proximity sensor may comprise a Hall sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2017
    Assignee: Voyetra Turtle Beach, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Michael Schoene, Scot Robert Cochran, Nicholas Richard Bourne
  • Publication number: 20170006400
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for matrixed audio settings. In an audio system that comprises at least one audio output element operable to output audio signals, a first user input that comprises a selection of audio mode may be received, and based on the selected audio mode, one or more audio settings applicable during generating, processing, and/or outputting of the audio signals may be determined. At least one user control element may be configured to enable receiving of a second user input that comprises a selection between the determined one or more corresponding audio settings. The audio system (or at least the audio output element thereof) may be a headset.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2015
    Publication date: January 5, 2017
    Inventors: Kevin Arthur Robertson, David Gallagher, Nicholas Richard Bourne
  • Publication number: 20160359355
    Abstract: A method and system for a headset wireless charging dock, where the charging dock comprises a radio frequency (RF) radio, a charging induction coil, and a proximity sensor. The method may comprise sensing a presence of a headset using the proximity sensor, wirelessly charging a battery in the headset utilizing the charging induction coil, and wirelessly communicating commands, using the RF radio, to the headset to power down at least a portion of circuitry in the headset. The command may be communicated to the headset utilizing a protocol and a RF radio used by the headset to receive audio signals. The command communicated to the headset may power down audio processing circuitry in the headset. The charging induction coil may be inductively coupled to a coil in the headset to wirelessly charge the battery in the headset. The proximity sensor may comprise a Hall sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2015
    Publication date: December 8, 2016
    Inventors: Thomas Michael Schoene, Scot Robert Cochrane, Nicholas Richard Bourne