Patents by Inventor Thomas Victorian
Thomas Victorian 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: 9369814Abstract: Ear-level full duplex audio communication systems each include one or two ear attachment devices, such as in-the-ear (ITE) or behind-the-ear (BTE) devices, that wirelessly communicates to a remote device such as a computer, a personal digital assistant (PDA), a cellular phone, a walkie talkie, or a language translator. When used as a hearing aid, such a system allows a hearing impaired individual to communicate with or through the remote device, such as to talk to another person through a cellular phone. When being used as an ear piece wirelessly extended from the remote device, such system allows an individual with normal hearing to privately communicate with or through the remote device without the need of holding the device or wearing any device wired to the remote device. Each ear attachment device includes a voice operated exchange (VOX), housed within the device, to preserve energy and hence, maximize the period between battery replacement or recharges.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2015Date of Patent: June 14, 2016Assignee: Starkey Laboratories, Inc.Inventors: Thomas A. Victorian, David A. Preves, J. Virgil Bradley
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Publication number: 20160044426Abstract: The present subject matter provides a system for wireless communications between one or more wireless audio devices and other electronics for providing a rich set of streaming audio, control, programming and enhanced hearing functions.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2015Publication date: February 11, 2016Inventors: Rob Duchscher, David A. Preves, Thomas A. Victorian, Jeffrey Paul Solum, Randy L. Magstadt
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Publication number: 20160021469Abstract: Ear-level full duplex audio communication systems each include one or two ear attachment devices, such as in-the-ear (ITE) or behind-the-ear (BTE) devices, that wirelessly communicates to a remote device such as a computer, a personal digital assistant (PDA), a cellular phone, a walkie talkie, or a language translator. When used as a hearing aid, such a system allows a hearing impaired individual to communicate with or through the remote device, such as to talk to another person through a cellular phone. When being used as an ear piece wirelessly extended from the remote device, such system allows an individual with normal hearing to privately communicate with or through the remote device without the need of holding the device or wearing any device wired to the remote device. Each ear attachment device includes a voice operated exchange (VOX), housed within the device, to preserve energy and hence, maximize the period between battery replacement or recharges.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2015Publication date: January 21, 2016Inventors: Thomas A. Victorian, David A. Preves, J. Virgil Bradley
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Patent number: 9036833Abstract: Ear-level full duplex audio communication systems each include one or two ear attachment devices, such as in-the-ear (ITE) or behind-the-ear (BTE) devices, that wirelessly communicates to a remote device such as a computer, a personal digital assistant (PDA), a cellular phone, a walkie talkie, or a language translator. When used as a hearing aid, such a system allows a hearing impaired individual to communicate with or through the remote device, such as to talk to another person through a cellular phone. When being used as an ear piece wirelessly extended from the remote device, such system allows an individual with normal hearing to privately communicate with or through the remote device without the need of holding the device or wearing any device wired to the remote device. Each ear attachment device includes a voice operated exchange (VOX), housed within the device, to preserve energy and hence, maximize the period between battery replacement or recharges.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2011Date of Patent: May 19, 2015Assignee: Starkey Laboratories, Inc.Inventors: Thomas A. Victorian, David A. Preves, J. Virgil Bradley
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Publication number: 20130004002Abstract: The present subject matter provides a system for wireless communications between one or more wireless audio devices and other electronics for providing a rich set of streaming audio, control, programming and enhanced hearing functions.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2012Publication date: January 3, 2013Applicant: Starkey Laboratories, Inc.Inventors: Rob Duchscher, David A. Preves, Thomas A. Victorian, Jeffrey Paul Solum, Randy L. Magstadt
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Patent number: 8169938Abstract: The present subject matter provides a system for wireless communications between one or more wireless audio devices and other electronics for providing a rich set of streaming audio, control, programming and enhanced hearing functions.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2006Date of Patent: May 1, 2012Assignee: Starkey Laboratories, Inc.Inventors: Rob Duchscher, David A. Preves, Thomas A. Victorian, Jeffrey Paul Solum, Randy L. Magstadt
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Publication number: 20110195676Abstract: Ear-level full duplex audio communication systems each include one or two ear attachment devices, such as in-the-ear (ITE) or behind-the-ear (BTE) devices, that wirelessly communicates to a remote device such as a computer, a personal digital assistant (PDA), a cellular phone, a walkie talkie, or a language translator. When used as a hearing aid, such a system allows a hearing impaired individual to communicate with or through the remote device, such as to talk to another person through a cellular phone. When being used as an ear piece wirelessly extended from the remote device, such system allows an individual with normal hearing to privately communicate with or through the remote device without the need of holding the device or wearing any device wired to the remote device. Each ear attachment device includes a voice operated exchange (VOX), housed within the device, to preserve energy and hence, maximize the period between battery replacement or recharges.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2011Publication date: August 11, 2011Applicant: Starkey Laboratories, Inc.Inventors: Thomas A. Victorian, David A. Preves, J. Virgil Bradley
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Publication number: 20110090837Abstract: The present subject matter provides a system for wireless communications between one or more wireless audio devices and other electronics for providing a rich set of streaming audio, control, programming and enhanced hearing functions.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2010Publication date: April 21, 2011Applicant: Starkey Laboratories, Inc.Inventors: Rob Duchscher, David A. Preves, Thomas A. Victorian, Jeffrey Paul Solum, Randy L. Magstadt
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Patent number: 7929713Abstract: Ear-level full duplex audio communication systems each include one or two ear attachment devices, such as in-the-ear (ITE) or behind-the-ear (BTE) devices, that wirelessly communicates to a remote device such as a computer, a personal digital assistant (PDA), a cellular phone, a walkie talkie, or a language translator. When used as a hearing aid, such a system allows a hearing impaired individual to communicate with or through the remote device, such as to talk to another person through a cellular phone. When being used as an ear piece wirelessly extended from the remote device, such system allows an individual with normal hearing to privately communicate with or through the remote device without the need of holding the device or wearing any device wired to the remote device. Each ear attachment device includes a voice operated exchange (VOX), housed within the device, to preserve energy and hence, maximize the period between battery replacement or recharges.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2008Date of Patent: April 19, 2011Assignee: Starkey Laboratories, Inc.Inventors: Thomas A. Victorian, David A. Preves, J. Virgil Bradley
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Patent number: 7797022Abstract: A hearing communication device with wireless components is provided. One aspect of this disclosure relates to hearing communication devices, which include, but are not limited to, hearing aids and other hearing assistance devices. According to an embodiment, the device includes an enclosure and at least one microphone within the enclosure. The device also includes an amplifier, a speaker, and a signal processing circuit within the enclosure. In various embodiments, the device includes a power supply, such as a battery, electrically connected to the at least one microphone, the amplifier, the speaker and the signal processing circuit. In varying embodiments, at least one of the at least one microphone, the amplifier, the speaker and the signal processing circuit is adapted to communicate wirelessly. Other aspects and embodiments are provided herein.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2005Date of Patent: September 14, 2010Assignee: Starkey Laboratories, Inc.Inventors: Terrance A. Ruzicka, Thomas A. Victorian, J. Virgil Bradley
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Patent number: 7446720Abstract: The present subject matter includes a hearing aid housing, a microphone, a wireless communication circuit, hearing aid electronics disposed in the housing, the hearing aid electronics connected to the wireless communication circuit and the microphone, an insertion removal handle connected to the hearing aid housing, the insertion removal handle extending away from the hearing aid housing and an antenna disposed within the insertion removal handle, the antenna connected to the wireless communication circuit, wherein at least a portion of the antenna disposed within the insertion removal handle is coiled.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2007Date of Patent: November 4, 2008Assignee: Starkey Laboratories, Inc.Inventors: Thomas A. Victorian, James Newton
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Publication number: 20080260191Abstract: Ear-level full duplex audio communication systems each include one or two ear attachment devices, such as in-the-ear (ITE) or behind-the-ear (BTE) devices, that wirelessly communicates to a remote device such as a computer, a personal digital assistant (PDA), a cellular phone, a walkie talkie, or a language translator. When used as a hearing aid, such a system allows a hearing impaired individual to communicate with or through the remote device, such as to talk to another person through a cellular phone. When being used as an ear piece wirelessly extended from the remote device, such system allows an individual with normal hearing to privately communicate with or through the remote device without the need of holding the device or wearing any device wired to the remote device. Each ear attachment device includes a voice operated exchange (VOX), housed within the device, to preserve energy and hence, maximize the period between battery replacement or recharges.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2008Publication date: October 23, 2008Applicant: Starkey Laboratories, Inc.Inventors: Thomas A. Victorian, David A. Preves, J. Virgil Bradley
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Patent number: 7256747Abstract: One aspect relates to a hearing aid having a housing with a face plate to which a handle is connected. Additionally, an at least partially coiled antenna is located proximal to the face plate. Another aspect relates to an apparatus comprised of a means for locating hearing aid components in a housing, a means for inserting and removing the hearing aid with a handle, a means for connecting the handle to the housing, and a means for integrating an antenna with the handle, wherein the antenna is located proximal to the housing. Another aspect relates to a method of making a hearing aid, including connecting an antenna to a handle and connecting the handle to the hearing aid, wherein the antenna is located proximate to the hearing aid housing.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2004Date of Patent: August 14, 2007Assignee: Starkey Laboratories, Inc.Inventors: Thomas A. Victorian, James Newton
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Publication number: 20070140517Abstract: A hearing communication device with wireless components is provided. One aspect of this disclosure relates to hearing communication devices, which include, but are not limited to, hearing aids and other hearing assistance devices. According to an embodiment, the device includes an enclosure and at least one microphone within the enclosure. The device also includes an amplifier, a speaker, and a signal processing circuit within the enclosure. In various embodiments, the device includes a power supply, such as a battery, electrically connected to the at least one microphone, the amplifier, the speaker and the signal processing circuit. In varying embodiments, at least one of the at least one microphone, the amplifier, the speaker and the signal processing circuit is adapted to communicate wirelessly. Other aspects and embodiments are provided herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2005Publication date: June 21, 2007Inventors: Terrance Ruzicka, Thomas Victorian, J. Bradley
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Publication number: 20070139284Abstract: The present subject matter includes a hearing aid housing, a microphone, a wireless communication circuit, hearing aid electronics disposed in the housing, the hearing aid electronics connected to the wireless communication circuit and the microphone, an insertion removal handle connected to the hearing aid housing, the insertion removal handle extending away from the hearing aid housing and an antenna disposed within the insertion removal handle, the antenna connected to the wireless communication circuit, wherein at least a portion of the antenna disposed within the insertion removal handle is coiled.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2007Publication date: June 21, 2007Inventors: Thomas Victorian, James Newton
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Publication number: 20060274747Abstract: The present subject matter provides a system for wireless communications between one or more wireless audio devices and other electronics for providing a rich set of streaming audio, control, programming and enhanced hearing functions.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2006Publication date: December 7, 2006Inventors: Rob Duchscher, David Preves, Thomas Victorian, Jeffrey Solum, Randy Magstadt
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Publication number: 20050168396Abstract: One aspect relates to a hearing aid having a housing with a face plate to which a handle is connected. Additionally, an at least partially coiled antenna is located proximal to the face plate. Another aspect relates to an apparatus comprised of a means for locating hearing aid components in a housing, a means for inserting and removing the hearing aid with a handle, a means for connecting the handle to the housing, and a means for integrating an antenna with the handle, wherein the antenna is located proximal to the housing. Another aspect relates to a method of making a hearing aid, including connecting an antenna to a handle and connecting the handle to the hearing aid, wherein the antenna is located proximate to the hearing aid housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2004Publication date: August 4, 2005Inventors: Thomas Victorian, James Newton
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Publication number: 20050058313Abstract: Ear-level full duplex audio communication systems each include one or two ear attachment devices, such as in-the-ear (ITE) or behind-the-ear (BTE) devices, that wirelessly communicates to a remote device such as a computer, a personal digital assistant (PDA), a cellular phone, a walkie talkie, or a language translator. When used as a hearing aid, such a system allows a hearing impaired individual to communicate with or through the remote device, such as to talk to another person through a cellular phone. When being used as an ear piece wirelessly extended from the remote device, such system allows an individual with normal hearing to privately communicate with or through the remote device without the need of holding the device or wearing any device wired to the remote device. Each ear attachment device includes a voice operated exchange (VOX), housed within the device, to preserve energy and hence, maximize the period between battery replacement or recharges.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2003Publication date: March 17, 2005Inventors: Thomas Victorian, David Preves, J. Bradley