Patents by Inventor Scott Warren
Scott Warren 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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Publication number: 20250288902Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for independent audio volume control. An audio device may include mixing circuitry configured to determine a desired balance, between a first type of audio signal and a second type of audio signal; determine a desired volume, of the first type of audio signal and the second type of audio signal; determine a virtualization, of one or both of the first type of audio signal and the second type of audio signal; and generate a stereo signal by combining the first type of audio signal and the second type of audio signal according to the desired balance, the desired volume, and the virtualization. The mixing circuitry may determine or adjust the desired balance, the desired volume, and/or the stereo signal based on a data set characterizing the audio device, a component that includes the mixing circuitry, and/or a component that includes an audio output device.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2025Publication date: September 18, 2025Inventors: Shobha Devi Kuruba Buchannagari, Kevin Robertson, Scott Warren, Carmine Bonanno, Richard Kulavik
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Patent number: 12318687Abstract: In an audio device that includes a plurality of input controls, mixing circuitry, a left speaker, and a right speaker, a desired balance, between a first audio signal and a second audio signal, may be determined according to the plurality of input controls. A desired volume, of the first audio signal and the second audio signal, may be determined according to the plurality of input controls. A virtualization, of one or both of the first audio signal and the second audio signal, may be determined according to a head related transfer function. A stereo signal may be generated by combining the first audio signal and the second audio signal according to the desired balance, the desired volume, and the virtualization. A left channel of the stereo signal may be outputted to the left speaker and a right channel of the stereo signal may be outputted to the right speaker.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2024Date of Patent: June 3, 2025Assignee: VOYETRA TURTLE BEACH, INC.Inventors: Shobha Devi Kuruba Buchannagari, Kevin Robertson, Scott Warren, Carmine Bonanno, Richard Kulavik
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Publication number: 20250096618Abstract: A power switch of a wireless power transmitter or a wireless power receiver is controlled to create a perturbation that transmits information from the wireless power transmitter or wireless power receiver to the other of the wireless power transmitter and wireless power receiver.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 5, 2024Publication date: March 20, 2025Applicant: Resonant Link, Inc.Inventors: Milovan Kovacevic, Scott Warren, Shehadeh Dajani, Sai Chun Tang, Aaron Stein, Phyo Aung Kyaw
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Publication number: 20240342591Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for independent audio volume control. An example audio system may include a hearing device operable to adaptively control a first signal, according to a setting, to provide an audio output. The hearing device may be operable to generate a new value of the setting according to an input that is received at a particular time, and adjust the setting from an old value to the new value according to a delay with respect to the particular time. The adaptive controlling may include one or both of mixing of the first signal with a second signal and applying a volume adjustment of the audio output according to the setting. The second signal may include audio generated via a game console and/or via a smartphone.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2024Publication date: October 17, 2024Inventors: Shobha Devi Kuruba Buchannagari, Kevin Robertson, Scott Warren
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Publication number: 20240299843Abstract: In an audio device that includes a plurality of input controls, mixing circuitry, a left speaker, and a right speaker, a desired balance, between a first audio signal and a second audio signal, may be determined according to the plurality of input controls. A desired volume, of the first audio signal and the second audio signal, may be determined according to the plurality of input controls. A virtualization, of one or both of the first audio signal and the second audio signal, may be determined according to a head related transfer function. A stereo signal may be generated by combining the first audio signal and the second audio signal according to the desired balance, the desired volume, and the virtualization. A left channel of the stereo signal may be outputted to the left speaker and a right channel of the stereo signal may be outputted to the right speaker.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2024Publication date: September 12, 2024Inventors: Shobha Devi Kuruba Buchannagari, Kevin Robertson, Scott Warren, Carmine Bonanno, Richard Kulavik
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Patent number: 11980809Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for independent audio volume control. An audio system may include a circuit for controlling one or both of generation and output of combined audio, with the circuit being configured to determine, based on user input, a mix setting applicable in the audio system to mixing of a first audio and a second audio when generating the combined audio, wherein the combined audio comprises at least a portion of each of the first audio and the second audio; determine a corresponding volume setting applicable at an audio output element of the audio system during outputting of the combined audio; determine a corresponding delay applicable to one or both of the mix setting and the volume setting; and apply one or both of the mix setting and the volume setting based on at least the delay.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2023Date of Patent: May 14, 2024Assignee: VOYETRA TURTLE BEACH, INC.Inventors: Shobha Devi Kuruba Buchannagari, Kevin Robertson, Scott Warren
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Patent number: 11896896Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for independent audio volume control. User input may be received in an audio setup configured for combined-audio, with the user input including one or both of a selection of a desired volume of a first type audio component of the combined-audio signal, and a selection of a desired volume of a second type audio component of the combined-audio signal. Based on the user input, a corresponding mix setting may be determined, with the mix setting including one or more control parameters for adaptively controlling mixing of the first type audio component and the second type audio component to generate the combined-audio signal. The mix setting may be determined based on a data set characterizing an audio device where at least portion of the mixing is performed. The data set may be pre-programmed and/or determined based on testing of the audio device.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2022Date of Patent: February 13, 2024Assignee: VOYETRA TURTLE BEACH, INC.Inventors: Shobha Devi Kuruba Buchannagari, Kevin Robertson, Scott Warren, Carmine Bonanno, Richard Kulavik
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Publication number: 20230285850Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for independent audio volume control. An audio system may include a circuit for controlling one or both of generation and output of combined audio, with the circuit being configured to determine, based on user input, a mix setting applicable in the audio system to mixing of a first audio and a second audio when generating the combined audio, wherein the combined audio comprises at least a portion of each of the first audio and the second audio; determine a corresponding volume setting applicable at an audio output element of the audio system during outputting of the combined audio; determine a corresponding delay applicable to one or both of the mix setting and the volume setting; and apply one or both of the mix setting and the volume setting based on at least the delay.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2023Publication date: September 14, 2023Inventors: Shobha Devi Kuruba Buchannagari, Kevin Robertson, Scott Warren
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Patent number: 11660530Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for independent audio volume control. An example audio system may include a circuit for controlling one or both of generation and output of combined audio, with the circuit being configured to determine, based on user input, a mix setting applicable in the audio system to mixing of a first audio and a second audio when generating the combined audio, with the combined audio including at least a portion of each of the first audio and the second audio; determine a corresponding volume setting applicable at an audio output element of the audio system during outputting of the combined audio; and determine a corresponding delay applicable to one or both of the mix setting and the volume setting.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2021Date of Patent: May 30, 2023Assignee: VOYETRA TURTLE BEACH, INC.Inventors: Shobha Devi Kuruba Buchannagari, Kevin Robertson, Scott Warren
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Publication number: 20220355193Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for independent audio volume control. User input may be received in an audio setup configured for combined-audio, with the user input including one or both of a selection of a desired volume of a first type audio component of the combined-audio signal, and a selection of a desired volume of a second type audio component of the combined-audio signal. Based on the user input, a corresponding mix setting may be determined, with the mix setting including one or more control parameters for adaptively controlling mixing of the first type audio component and the second type audio component to generate the combined-audio signal. The mix setting may be determined based on a data set characterizing an audio device where at least portion of the mixing is performed. The data set may be pre-programmed and/or determined based on testing of the audio device.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2022Publication date: November 10, 2022Inventors: Shobha Devi Kuruba Buchannagari, Kevin Robertson, Scott Warren, Carmine Bonanno, Richard Kulavik
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Patent number: 11389722Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for independent audio volume control. User input may be received in an audio setup configured for combined-game-and-chat audio, with the user input including one or both of a selection of a desired volume of a chat audio component of the combined-game-and-chat audio signal, and a selection of a desired volume of a game audio component of the combined-game-and-chat audio signal. Based on the user input, a corresponding mix setting may be determined, with the mix setting including one or more control parameters for adaptively controlling mixing of the chat audio component and the game audio component to generate the combined-game-and-chat audio signal. The mix setting may be determined based on a data set characterizing an audio device where at least portion of the mixing is performed. The data set may be pre-programmed and/or determined based on testing of the audio device.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2020Date of Patent: July 19, 2022Assignee: VOYETRA TURTLE BEACH, INC.Inventors: Shobha Devi Kuruba Buchannagari, Kevin Robertson, Scott Warren, Carmine Bonanno, Richard Kulavik
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Publication number: 20210268372Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for independent audio volume control. An example audio system may include a circuit for controlling one or both of generation and output of combined audio, with the circuit being configured to determine, based on user input, a mix setting applicable in the audio system to mixing of a first audio and a second audio when generating the combined audio, with the combined audio including at least a portion of each of the first audio and the second audio; determine a corresponding volume setting applicable at an audio output element of the audio system during outputting of the combined audio; and determine a corresponding delay applicable to one or both of the mix setting and the volume setting.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2021Publication date: September 2, 2021Inventors: Shobha Devi Kuruba Buchannagari, Kevin Robertson, Scott Warren
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Patent number: 11013989Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for independent audio volume control. An audio system that includes at least one audio output element may be configured for handling and outputting, via the at least one audio output element, combined-game-and-chat audio. The handling may include determining, based on user input, a mix setting for mixing together of a chat audio component and a game audio component to generate combined-game-and-chat audio signals; determining a corresponding volume setting applicable at an audio output element of the audio system; and determining based on a mixing related parameter, a delay for applying the volume setting in the audio output element. The mix setting may be determined based on a data set characterizing the audio system. Application of one or both of the mix setting and the volume setting may be controlled, such as based a plurality of ramp up or down steps, for gradual or stepped changes.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2019Date of Patent: May 25, 2021Assignee: VOYETRA TURTLE BEACH, INC.Inventors: Shobha Devi Kuruba Buchannagari, Kevin Robertson, Scott Warren
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Publication number: 20200391106Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for independent audio volume control. User input may be received in an audio setup configured for combined-game-and-chat audio, with the user input including one or both of a selection of a desired volume of a chat audio component of the combined-game-and-chat audio signal, and a selection of a desired volume of a game audio component of the combined-game-and-chat audio signal. Based on the user input, a corresponding mix setting may be determined, with the mix setting including one or more control parameters for adaptively controlling mixing of the chat audio component and the game audio component to generate the combined-game-and-chat audio signal. The mix setting may be determined based on a data set characterizing an audio device where at least portion of the mixing is performed. The data set may be pre-programmed and/or determined based on testing of the audio device.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2020Publication date: December 17, 2020Inventors: Shobha Devi Kuruba Buchannagari, Kevin Robertson, Scott Warren, Carmine Bonanno, Richard Kulavik
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Publication number: 20200165130Abstract: The invention generally relates to electrides and methods of making thereof. More specifically, the invention relates to a crystalline electride comprising: at least one positively charged layer comprising at least one alkaline earth metal subnitride represented by a formula A2N, wherein A comprises Mg, Sr, Ba, Ca, or a combination thereof, and one or more layers of anionic electrons; and having a thickness from greater than 0 nm to about 50 nm. Further, methods of making these electrides are further disclosed. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2017Publication date: May 28, 2020Inventors: Scott Warren, Daniel L Druffel, Kaci L Kuntz, Adam H Woomer, Jun Hu
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Patent number: 10653950Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for independent audio volume control. For example, an audio component (e.g., implemented in an element of an audio setup) may control generation and/or outputting of a combined-game-and-chat audio signals. The audio component may receive user input comprising one or both of: a setting for a desired volume of a chat audio component of the combined-game-and-chat audio signal, and a setting for a desired volume of a game audio component of the combined-game-and-chat audio signal. The audio component may determine, based on the user input, a corresponding mix setting for mixing together of the chat audio component and the game audio component in an audio source to generate the combined-game-and-chat audio signal and a corresponding volume setting applicable at an audio output element; provide the mix setting to the audio source; and provide the volume setting to the audio output element.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2017Date of Patent: May 19, 2020Assignee: VOYETRA TURTLE BEACH, INC.Inventors: Shobha Devi Kuruba Buchannagari, Kevin Robertson, Scott Warren, Carmine Bonanno, Richard Kulavik
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Publication number: 20190308096Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for independent audio volume control. An audio system that includes at least one audio output element may be configured for handling and outputting, via the at least one audio output element, combined-game-and-chat audio. The handling may include determining, based on user input, a mix setting for mixing together of a chat audio component and a game audio component to generate combined-game-and-chat audio signals; determining a corresponding volume setting applicable at an audio output element of the audio system; and determining based on a mixing related parameter, a delay for applying the volume setting in the audio output element. The mix setting may be determined based on a data set characterizing the audio system. Application of one or both of the mix setting and the volume setting may be controlled, such as based a plurality of ramp up or down steps, for gradual or stepped changes.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2019Publication date: October 10, 2019Inventors: Shobha Devi Kuruba Buchannagari, Kevin Robertson, Scott Warren
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Patent number: 10226695Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for independent audio volume control. For example, an audio component (e.g., implemented in an element of an audio setup) may control generation and/or outputting of a combined-game-and-chat audio signals. The audio component may receive user input comprising one or both of: a setting for a desired volume of a chat audio component of the combined-game-and-chat audio signal, and a setting for a desired volume of a game audio component of the combined-game-and-chat audio signal. The audio component may determine, based on the user input, a corresponding mix setting for mixing together of the chat audio component and the game audio component in an audio source to generate the combined-game-and-chat audio signal and a corresponding volume setting applicable at an audio output element; provide the mix setting to the audio source; and provide the volume setting to the audio output element.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2015Date of Patent: March 12, 2019Assignee: VOYETRA TURTLE BEACH, INC.Inventors: Shobha Devi Kuruba Buchannagari, Kevin Robertson, Scott Warren
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Publication number: 20170151495Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for independent audio volume control. For example, an audio component (e.g., implemented in an element of an audio setup) may control generation and/or outputting of a combined-game-and-chat audio signals. The audio component may receive user input comprising one or both of: a setting for a desired volume of a chat audio component of the combined-game-and-chat audio signal, and a setting for a desired volume of a game audio component of the combined-game-and-chat audio signal. The audio component may determine, based on the user input, a corresponding mix setting for mixing together of the chat audio component and the game audio component in an audio source to generate the combined-game-and-chat audio signal and a corresponding volume setting applicable at an audio output element; provide the mix setting to the audio source; and provide the volume setting to the audio output element.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2017Publication date: June 1, 2017Inventors: Shobha Devi Kuruba Buchannagari, Kevin Robertson, Scott Warren, Carmine Bonanno, Richard Kulavik
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Publication number: 20160303474Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for independent audio volume control. For example, an audio component (e.g., implemented in an element of an audio setup) may control generation and/or outputting of a combined-game-and-chat audio signals. The audio component may receive user input comprising one or both of: a setting for a desired volume of a chat audio component of the combined-game-and-chat audio signal, and a setting for a desired volume of a game audio component of the combined-game-and-chat audio signal. The audio component may determine, based on the user input, a corresponding mix setting for mixing together of the chat audio component and the game audio component in an audio source to generate the combined-game-and-chat audio signal and a corresponding volume setting applicable at an audio output element; provide the mix setting to the audio source; and provide the volume setting to the audio output element.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2015Publication date: October 20, 2016Inventors: Shobha Devi Kuruba Buchannagari, Kevin Robertson, Scott Warren