Patents by Inventor Philip Scott

Philip Scott 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).

  • Wearable electronic device that corrects errors where a user hears binaural sound
    Patent number: 11082793
    Abstract: A wearable electronic device (WED) corrects errors where a user hears binaural sound. The WED includes a digital signal processor (DSP) that processes sound into the binaural sound to localize to a first location and head tracking that tracks where the user looks to hear the binaural sound at a second location. The WED corrects an error between the first location and the second location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2021
    Inventors: Philip Scott Lyren, Glen A. Norris
  • Computer performance of executing binaural sound
    Patent number: 11076255
    Abstract: A method improves performance of a computer that provides binaural sound to a listener. A memory stores coordinate locations that follow a path of how the head of the listener moves. This path is retrieved in anticipation of subsequent head movements of the listener to improve computer performance of executing binaural sound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2021
    Inventors: Philip Scott Lyren, Glen A Norris
  • Sound Localization for an Electronic Call
    Publication number: 20210227342
    Abstract: During an electronic call between two individuals, a sound localization point simulates a location in empty space from where an origin of a voice of one individual occurs for the other individual.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2021
    Publication date: July 22, 2021
    Inventors: Glen A. Norris, Philip Scott Lyren
  • Displaying a Location of Binaural Sound Outside a Field of View
    Publication number: 20210204087
    Abstract: A method or apparatus provides binaural sound that originates to a person at a location inside a field of view (FOV) provided to the person by an electronic device. The electronic device determines when the location of the binaural sound moves outside the FOV and assists the person in determining the location of the binaural sound. A display of the electronic device displays a visual indication that shows a direction to the location of the binaural sound outside the FOV.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2021
    Publication date: July 1, 2021
    Inventor: Philip Scott Lyren
  • SPATIAL LIGHT MODULATOR SPECTROSCOPY
    Publication number: 20210172796
    Abstract: In described examples, a spatial light modulator includes groups of pixels. Each group is arranged to transmit only a respective portion of a light spectrum. The respective portion has a respective dominant color. The respective portions of the light spectrum are distinct from one another, according to their respective dominant colors. Each group is controlled by a respective reset signal. The spatial light modulator is coupled to receive a selection from the integrated circuit and in response to the selection: cause a selected one of the groups to transmit its respective portion of the light spectrum; and cause an unselected one of the groups to block transmission of its respective portion of the light spectrum. A photodetector is coupled to: receive the respective portion of the light spectrum transmitted by the selected group; and output a signal indicating an intensity thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2021
    Publication date: June 10, 2021
    Inventor: Philip Scott King
  • Electronic glasses that display a virtual image for a telephone call
    Patent number: 11032412
    Abstract: Electronic glasses display a virtual image for a telephone call before a first user wearing the electronic glasses answers the telephone call. The electronic glasses display the virtual image at a location in an environment of the first user where a voice of a second user will externally localize in empty space outside the head of the first user when the first user answers the telephone call.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2021
    Inventors: Philip Scott Lyren, Glen A. Norris
  • Firearm System that Tracks Points of Aim of a Firearm
    Publication number: 20210156647
    Abstract: A firearm system includes a firearm and a computer. Electronics in the firearm determine data that includes a pathway between different points of aim of the firearm as the firearm moves. The computer receives this data and builds an image of the pathway between the different points of aim of the firearm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2020
    Publication date: May 27, 2021
    Inventor: Philip Scott Lyren
  • Display where a voice of a calling party will externally localize as binaural sound for a telephone call
    Patent number: 10999427
    Abstract: An electronic device executes a method that displays a location to a called party where a voice of a calling party will localize as binaural sound in a telephone call. The method displays an image representing the called party and an image representing the calling party with respect to each other so the called party can visually determine where the voice of the calling party will externally localize as the binaural sound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2021
    Inventors: Philip Scott Lyren, Glen A. Norris
  • Display A Graphical Representation to Indicate Sound Will Externally Localize as Binaural Sound
    Publication number: 20210112366
    Abstract: An electronic device displays a graphical representation with a first appearance when sound from the graphical representation plays as mono sound or stereo sound. The electronic device displays the graphical representation with a second appearance when the sound from the graphical representation plays as binaural sound. The second appearance includes an indication that informs a user of the electronic device that the sound plays as the binaural sound.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2020
    Publication date: April 15, 2021
    Inventor: Philip Scott Lyren
  • Switching Binaural Sound
    Publication number: 20210112357
    Abstract: A method provides binaural sound to a person through electronic earphones. The binaural sound localizes to a sound localization point (SLP) in empty space that is away from but proximate to the person. When an event occurs, the binaural sound switches or changes to stereo sound, to mono sound, or to altered binaural sound.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2020
    Publication date: April 15, 2021
    Inventors: Philip Scott Lyren, Glen A. Norris
  • ELECTRONIC DEVICE DISPLAYS A GRAPHICAL REPRESENTATION THAT PLAYS BINAURAL SOUND
    Publication number: 20210105572
    Abstract: A method assists in playing sound of a graphical representation for an electronic communication between a first person with a first portable electronic device (PED) to a second person with a second PED. The method displays a first visual indication that when selected plays the sound of the graphical representation in stereo or mono sound and a second visual indication that when selected plays the sound of the graphical representation in binaural sound.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2020
    Publication date: April 8, 2021
    Inventor: Philip Scott Lyren
  • Spatial light modulator spectroscopy
    Patent number: 10969277
    Abstract: In described examples, a spatial light modulator includes groups of pixels. Each group is arranged to transmit only a respective portion of a light spectrum. The respective portion has a respective dominant color. The respective portions of the light spectrum are distinct from one another, according to their respective dominant colors. Each group is controlled by a respective reset signal. The spatial light modulator is coupled to receive a selection from the integrated circuit and in response to the selection: cause a selected one of the groups to transmit its respective portion of the light spectrum; and cause an unselected one of the groups to block transmission of its respective portion of the light spectrum. A photodetector is coupled to: receive the respective portion of the light spectrum transmitted by the selected group; and output a signal indicating an intensity thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2021
    Assignee: TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED
    Inventor: Philip Scott King
  • Head mounted display processes sound with HRTFs based on eye distance of a user wearing the HMD
    Patent number: 10972850
    Abstract: A head mounted display (HMD) determines a distance between eyes of a user wearing the HMD, and head-related transfer functions (HRTFs) are selected based on the eye distance. The HMD displays a virtual image to the user and processes sound with the HRTFs into binaural sound that externally localizes at the virtual image. The HMD that determines the distance between the eyes of the user is also the HMD that displays the virtual image and processes the sound with the HRTFs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2021
    Inventors: Glen A. Norris, Philip Scott Lyren
  • Method to Expedite Playing of Binaural Sound to a Listener
    Publication number: 20210099824
    Abstract: A method expedites processing and playing of binaural sound during an electronic communication between a first user and a second user. An electronic device of the first user convolves sound into binaural sound for the second user before the binaural sound transmits to the electronic device of the second user. In this way, the binaural sound is already convolved and ready to play upon receipt at the electronic device of the second user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2020
    Publication date: April 1, 2021
    Inventor: Philip Scott Lyren
  • Dummy Head for Electronic Calls
    Publication number: 20210099801
    Abstract: A method captures binaural sound of a voice of a first user with microphones located at left and rights ears of a dummy head. The dummy head transmits the voice of the first user to a portable electronic device with or near the first user. This portable electronic device transmits the binaural sound over one or more networks to another electronic device being used by a second user to communicate with the first user during the electronic call.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2020
    Publication date: April 1, 2021
    Inventors: Glen A. Norris, Philip Scott Lyren
  • Sharing Locations where Binaural Sound Externally Localizes
    Publication number: 20210092547
    Abstract: A method processes binaural sound to externally localize to a first user at a first location. This location is shared such that an electronic device processes the binaural sound to externally localize to a second user at a second location. The first and second locations occur at a same or similar location such that the first and second users hear the binaural sound as originating from the same or similar location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2020
    Publication date: March 25, 2021
    Inventor: Philip Scott Lyren
  • Methods and Apparatus to Assist Listeners in Distinguishing Between Electronically Generated Binaural Sound and Physical Environment Sound
    Publication number: 20210092232
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus assist listeners in distinguishing between electronically generated binaural sound and physical environment sound while the listener wears a wearable electronic device that provides the binaural sound to the listener. The wearable electronic device generates a visual alert or audio alert when the electronically generated binaural sound occurs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2020
    Publication date: March 25, 2021
    Inventors: Glen A. Norris, Philip Scott Lyren
  • Audio Diarization System that Segments Audio Input
    Publication number: 20210084427
    Abstract: A wearable electronic device worn on a head of a user analyzes prior electronic communications and determines where to play a voice so the voice originates at a familiar sound localization point (SLP) to the user. The wearable electronic device plays the voice so the voice externally localizes to the user as binaural sound at the familiar SLP.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2020
    Publication date: March 18, 2021
    Inventors: Philip Scott Lyren, Glen A. Norris
  • Displaying a location of binaural sound outside a field of view
    Patent number: 10952012
    Abstract: A method or apparatus provides binaural sound that originates to a person at a location inside a field of view (FOV) provided to the person by an electronic device. The electronic device determines when the location of the binaural sound moves outside the FOV and assists the person in determining the location of the binaural sound. A display of the electronic device displays a visual indication that shows a direction to the location of the binaural sound outside the FOV.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2021
    Inventor: Philip Scott Lyren
  • Playing Binaural Sound Clips During an Electronic Communication
    Publication number: 20210076154
    Abstract: A method plays sound clips in binaural sound to users during an electronic communication between two or more users. A processor convolves the sound clips with HRTFs so the sound externally localize away from a head of the user listening to the sound clip. The sound clips play to users during the electronic communication without transmitting the sound clips to electronic devices of the users.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2020
    Publication date: March 11, 2021
    Inventor: Philip Scott Lyren