Patents by Inventor Philippe Depallens
Philippe Depallens 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: 11425479Abstract: An in-ear audio device includes a driver module disposed within an in-ear enclosure, and a mounting region of the in-ear enclosure including a device engagement mechanism comprising an engagement feature that is formed on a surface of the in-ear enclosure. The driver module is configured to deliver audible output provided from the driver module to an output end of the in-ear enclosure. At least a portion of the engagement feature is configured to engage with a mating engagement feature of an interchangeable faceplate to cause the interchangeable faceplate to be coupled to the engagement feature.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2020Date of Patent: August 23, 2022Assignee: LOGITECH EUROPE S.A.Inventors: Vincent Liu, Johnny Hsu, Philippe Depallens
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Publication number: 20210377641Abstract: An in-ear audio device includes a driver module disposed within an in-ear enclosure, and a mounting region of the in-ear enclosure including a device engagement mechanism comprising an engagement feature that is formed on a surface of the in-ear enclosure. The driver module is configured to deliver audible output provided from the driver module to an output end of the in-ear enclosure. At least a portion of the engagement feature is configured to engage with a mating engagement feature of an interchangeable faceplate to cause the interchangeable faceplate to be coupled to the engagement feature.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 26, 2020Publication date: December 2, 2021Inventors: Vincent LIU, Johnny Hsu, Philippe DEPALLENS
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Patent number: 10356519Abstract: The present disclosure generally provides an apparatus and method of providing a performer with a desired combined mix of one or more performer's voices, instruments and/or music tracks with minimal or no overall effect on the setup of the sound system in a venue, such as a concert venue, recording studio or other type of musical gathering in which the performer is performing. The disclosure provided herein generally includes the use of an audio signal intercepting device that is inserted within and/or coupled to a portion of a sound system at a venue to provide the performer with a desired custom monitor mix of one or more performer's voices, instruments and/or music tracks.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2017Date of Patent: July 16, 2019Assignee: LOGITECH EUROPE S.A.Inventors: Joseph A. Saggio, Michael Andrew Dias, Philippe Depallens
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Patent number: 9949026Abstract: The present disclosure generally provides an apparatus and method of providing a performer with a desired combined mix of one or more performer's voices, instruments and/or music tracks with minimal or no overall effect on the setup of the sound system in a venue, such as a concert venue, recording studio or other type of musical gathering in which the performer is performing. The disclosure provided herein generally includes the use of an audio signal intercepting device that is inserted within and/or coupled to a portion of a sound system at a venue to provide the performer with a desired custom monitor mix of one or more performer's voices, instruments and/or music tracks.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2015Date of Patent: April 17, 2018Assignee: LOGITECH EUROPE S.A.Inventors: Joseph A. Saggio, Michael Andrew Dias, Philippe Depallens
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Publication number: 20180091899Abstract: The present disclosure generally provides an apparatus and method of providing a performer with a desired combined mix of one or more performer's voices, instruments and/or music tracks with minimal or no overall effect on the setup of the sound system in a venue, such as a concert venue, recording studio or other type of musical gathering in which the performer is performing. The disclosure provided herein generally includes the use of an audio signal intercepting device that is inserted within and/or coupled to a portion of a sound system at a venue to provide the performer with a desired custom monitor mix of one or more performer's voices, instruments and/or music tracks.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 27, 2017Publication date: March 29, 2018Inventors: Joseph A. SAGGIO, Michael Andrew DIAS, Philippe DEPALLENS
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Patent number: 9819710Abstract: One embodiment of the invention is directed to a method comprising receiving, at a first media output device, streaming media from a media source device, receiving, at the first media output device, a command by motion or voice to share the streaming media with a second media output device, and initiating, by the first media output device, sharing of the streaming media between the first media output device and the second media output device.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2012Date of Patent: November 14, 2017Assignee: Logitech Europe S.A.Inventors: Jeff Anderson, Philippe Depallens, Shimon Shmueli
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Publication number: 20170164108Abstract: The present disclosure generally provides an apparatus and method of providing a performer with a desired combined mix of one or more performer's voices, instruments and/or music tracks with minimal or no overall effect on the setup of the sound system in a venue, such as a concert venue, recording studio or other type of musical gathering in which the performer is performing. The disclosure provided herein generally includes the use of an audio signal intercepting device that is inserted within and/or coupled to a portion of a sound system at a venue to provide the performer with a desired custom monitor mix of one or more performer's voices, instruments and/or music tracks.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2015Publication date: June 8, 2017Inventors: Joseph A. SAGGIO, JR., Michael Andrew DIAS, Philippe DEPALLENS
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Patent number: 9191758Abstract: A method of fabricating a custom-fit in-ear-monitor (IEM) is provided that utilizes a pre-tuned, single piece driver module to simplify fabrication and reduce cost while insuring that the performance of the IEM consistently meets the acoustic goals set for the device. During fabrication the driver module, the drivers coupled to the module's driver ports, and the crossover circuit are installed in a custom-fit IEM shell such that the module's acoustic output is aligned with the output surface of the IEM shell. After installing the device components within the IEM shell, the shell is sealed.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2013Date of Patent: November 17, 2015Assignee: Logitech Europe, S.A.Inventors: Philippe Depallens, Joseph A. Saggio, Jr., Todd W. Lansinger
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Patent number: 9042589Abstract: A custom-fit in-ear-monitor (IEM) is provided that utilizes a plurality of drivers and a single piece driver module that significantly simplifies fabrication while insuring that the completed IEM achieves the desired acoustic performance. The driver module, which is fit within a custom-fit ear mold shell, includes a plurality of driver ports to which the drivers are coupled. The driver module also includes an acoustic output member that includes one or more sound bores that acoustically couple the acoustic output surface of the custom-fit ear mold shell to the plurality of driver ports via a plurality of sound ducts within the driver module.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2013Date of Patent: May 26, 2015Assignee: Logitech Europe, S.A.Inventors: Philippe Depallens, Joseph A. Saggio, Jr.
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Publication number: 20150117694Abstract: A custom-fit in-ear-monitor (IEM) is provided that utilizes a plurality of drivers and a single piece driver module that significantly simplifies fabrication while insuring that the completed IEM achieves the desired acoustic performance. The driver module, which is fit within a custom-fit ear mold shell, includes a plurality of driver ports to which the drivers are coupled. The driver module also includes an acoustic output member that includes one or more sound bores that acoustically couple the acoustic output surface of the custom-fit ear mold shell to the plurality of driver ports via a plurality of sound ducts within the driver module.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2013Publication date: April 30, 2015Inventors: Philippe Depallens, Joseph A. Saggio, JR.
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Publication number: 20150113795Abstract: A method of fabricating a custom-fit in-ear-monitor (IEM) is provided that utilizes a pre-tuned, single piece driver module to simplify fabrication and reduce cost while insuring that the performance of the IEM consistently meets the acoustic goals set for the device. During fabrication the driver module, the drivers coupled to the module's driver ports, and the crossover circuit are installed in a custom-fit IEM shell such that the module's acoustic output is aligned with the output surface of the IEM shell. After installing the device components within the IEM shell, the shell is sealed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2013Publication date: April 30, 2015Applicant: LOGITECH EUROPE, S.A.Inventors: Philippe Depallens, Joseph A. Saggio, JR., Todd W. Lansinger
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Publication number: 20130229571Abstract: The present invention is an apparatus and method of manufacture for providing image capturing modules which can be embedded into thin displays (e.g., in laptop computers) while providing for improved image quality. In accordance with several embodiments, a webcam module embedded in a display has multiple positions. A first position (or a “rest” or “park” position) is the position of the webcam module when it is not in use. In this first position of the webcam module, it is in its most compact configuration, and lends itself to integration into a very thin display. In other positions, the webcam module has a more expanded configuration, thus leading to better image quality. Such an expanded configuration leads, amongst other things, to a larger depth of focus. In one embodiment, a stepped PCB is used to provide good image quality while maintaining a compact form factor as well as structural rigidity.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2013Publication date: September 5, 2013Applicant: Logitech Europe S.A.Inventors: Mark Martinez, Ali Moayer, Kenneth Ling, Philippe Depallens
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Publication number: 20130117693Abstract: One embodiment of the invention is directed to a method comprising receiving, at a first media output device, streaming media from a media source device, receiving, at the first media output device, a command by motion or voice to share the streaming media with a second media output device, and initiating, by the first media output device, sharing of the streaming media between the first media output device and the second media output device.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 6, 2012Publication date: May 9, 2013Inventors: Jeff Anderson, Philippe Depallens, Shimon Shmueli
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Patent number: 8432485Abstract: The present invention is an apparatus and method of manufacture for providing image capturing modules which can be embedded into thin displays (e.g., in laptop computers) while providing for improved image quality. In accordance with several embodiments, a webcam module embedded in a display has multiple positions. A first position (or a “rest” or “park” position) is the position of the webcam module when it is not in use. In this first position of the webcam module, it is in its most compact configuration, and lends itself to integration into a very thin display. In other positions, the webcam module has a more expanded configuration, thus leading to better image quality. Such an expanded configuration leads, amongst other things, to a larger depth of focus. In one embodiment, a stepped PCB is used to provide good image quality while maintaining a compact form factor as well as structural rigidity.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2008Date of Patent: April 30, 2013Assignee: Logitech Europe S.A.Inventors: Mark Martinez, Ali Moayer, Kenneth Ling, Philippe Depallens
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Patent number: 7957406Abstract: A characterization method for a network address translation (NAT) device by an internal computer behind the NAT device includes creating a plurality of sockets; binding the plurality of sockets, respectively, to a plurality of ports; transmitting a plurality of STUN requests in user datagram protocol (UDP) packets to a plurality of STUN servers, wherein each STUN request is associated with one of the sockets; determining that the NAT device does not support UDP packets if responses are not received from the STUN servers; and determining a set of NAT characteristics of the NAT device if a response is received from each of the STUN servers.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2010Date of Patent: June 7, 2011Assignee: Logitech Europe S.A.Inventors: Aaron Standridge, Ken Erbes, Remy Zimmerman, Philippe Depallens
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Publication number: 20100220721Abstract: A characterization method for a network address translation (NAT) device by an internal computer behind the NAT device includes creating a plurality of sockets; binding the plurality of sockets, respectively, to a plurality of ports; transmitting a plurality of STUN requests in user datagram protocol (UDP) packets to a plurality of STUN servers, wherein each STUN request is associated with one of the sockets; determining that the NAT device does support UDP packets if responses are not received from the STUN servers; and determining a set of NAT characteristics of the NAT device if a response is received from each of the STUN servers.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2010Publication date: September 2, 2010Applicant: Logitech Europe S.A.Inventors: Aaron Standridge, Ken Erbes, Remy Zimmerman, Philippe Depallens
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Patent number: 7738468Abstract: A characterization method for a network address translation (NAT) device by an internal computer behind the NAT device includes creating a plurality of sockets; binding the plurality of sockets, respectively, to a plurality of ports; transmitting a plurality of STUN requests in user datagram protocol (UDP) packets to a plurality of STUN servers, wherein each STUN request is associated with one of the sockets; determining that the NAT device does not support UDP packets if responses are not received from the STUN servers; and determining a set of NAT characteristics of the NAT device if a response is received from each of the STUN servers.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2005Date of Patent: June 15, 2010Assignee: Logitech Europe S.A.Inventors: Aaron Standridge, Ken Erbes, Remy Zimmerman, Philippe Depallens
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Patent number: 7397932Abstract: A method and apparatus for modifying, or morphing, a video image. A video feed is received which include an image of a person's face. A number of facial features are detected from the video feed. One or more of those facial features are selected and modified, with the modification being applied to the video feed to produce a morphed image. For example, the morphing can produce fun effects such as oversized or too small eyes, lips, etc.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2007Date of Patent: July 8, 2008Assignee: Logitech Europe S.A.Inventors: Paul McAlpine, Todd Hernandez, John Bateman, Remy Zimmermann, Philippe Depallens
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Patent number: RE48214Abstract: A custom-fit in-ear-monitor (IEM) is provided that utilizes a plurality of drivers and a single piece driver module that significantly simplifies fabrication while insuring that the completed IEM achieves the desired acoustic performance. The driver module, which is fit within a custom-fit ear mold shell, includes a plurality of driver ports to which the drivers are coupled. The driver module also includes an acoustic output member that includes one or more sound bores that acoustically couple the acoustic output surface of the custom-fit ear mold shell to the plurality of driver ports via a plurality of sound ducts within the driver module.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2016Date of Patent: September 15, 2020Assignee: Logitech Europe S.AInventors: Philippe Depallens, Joseph A. Saggio, Jr.
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Patent number: RE48424Abstract: A custom-fit in-ear-monitor (IEM) is provided that utilizes a plurality of drivers and a single piece driver module that significantly simplifies fabrication while insuring that the completed IEM achieves the desired acoustic performance. The driver module, which is fit within a custom-fit ear mold shell, includes a plurality of driver ports to which the drivers are coupled. The driver module also includes an acoustic output member that includes one or more sound bores that acoustically couple the acoustic output surface of the custom-fit ear mold shell to the plurality of driver ports via a plurality of sound ducts within the driver module.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2017Date of Patent: February 2, 2021Assignee: Logitech Europe S.AInventors: Philippe Depallens, Joseph A. Saggio, Jr.