Patents by Inventor Victor M. Tiscareno
Victor M. Tiscareno 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: 10237640Abstract: A removable component for use with an earphone is disclosed. As an example, the removable component can be an ear tip. According to one aspect, an improved ear tip can be provided for use with a headphone. The ear tip is suitable for in-ear operation and can have a cosmetic deformable outer member. The deformable outer member can enable the ear tip to readily conform to a user's ear. The ear tip can also include an inner member to structurally support the outer member and to facilitate attachment to a headphone. Methods for forming such ear tips are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2017Date of Patent: March 19, 2019Assignee: APPLE INC.Inventors: Edward Siahaan, Kurt R. Stiehl, Victor M. Tiscareno, Wey-Jiun Lin, Cameron P. Frazier, Christopher D. Prest, Jeffrey Y. Hayashida
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Publication number: 20170155995Abstract: A removable component for use with an earphone is disclosed. As an example, the removable component can be an ear tip. According to one aspect, an improved ear tip can be provided for use with a headphone. The ear tip is suitable for in-ear operation and can have a cosmetic deformable outer member. The deformable outer member can enable the ear tip to readily conform to a user's ear. The ear tip can also include an inner member to structurally support the outer member and to facilitate attachment to a headphone. Methods for forming such ear tips are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2017Publication date: June 1, 2017Inventors: Edward Siahaan, Kurt R. Stiehl, Victor M. Tiscareno, Wey-Jiun Lin, Cameron P. Frazier, Christopher D. Prest, Jeffrey Y. Hayashida
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Patent number: 9571912Abstract: A removable component for use with an earphone is disclosed. As an example, the removable component can be an ear tip. According to one aspect, an improved ear tip can be provided for use with a headphone. The ear tip is suitable for in-ear operation and can have a cosmetic deformable outer member. The deformable outer member can enable the ear tip to readily conform to a user's ear. The ear tip can also include an inner member to structurally support the outer member and to facilitate attachment to a headphone. Methods for forming such ear tips are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2015Date of Patent: February 14, 2017Assignee: APPLE INC.Inventors: Edward Siahaan, Kurt R. Stiehl, Victor M. Tiscareno, Wey-Jiun Lin, Cameron P. Frazier, Christopher D. Prest, Jeffrey Y. Hayashida
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Patent number: 9380225Abstract: Systems and methods for receiving infrared data with a camera designed to detect images based on visible light are provided. A system can include a camera and image processing circuitry electrically coupled to the camera. The image processing circuitry can determine whether each image detected by the camera includes an infrared signal with encoded data. If the image processing circuitry determines that an image includes an infrared signal with encoded data, the circuitry may route at least a portion of the image (e.g., the infrared signal) to circuitry operative to decode the encoded data. If the image processing circuitry determines that an image does not include an infrared signal with encoded data, the circuitry may route the image to a display or storage. Images routed to the display or storage can then be used as individual pictures or frames in a video because those images do not include any effects of infrared light communications.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2014Date of Patent: June 28, 2016Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Victor M. Tiscareno, Kevin W. Jonhson, Cindy H. Lawrence
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Publication number: 20160044398Abstract: A removable component for use with an earphone is disclosed. As an example, the removable component can be an ear tip. According to one aspect, an improved ear tip can be provided for use with a headphone. The ear tip is suitable for in-ear operation and can have a cosmetic deformable outer member. The deformable outer member can enable the ear tip to readily conform to a user's ear. The ear tip can also include an inner member to structurally support the outer member and to facilitate attachment to a headphone. Methods for forming such ear tips are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2015Publication date: February 11, 2016Inventors: Edward Siahaan, Kurt R. Stiehl, Victor M. Tiscareno, Wey-Jiun Lin, Cameron P. Frazier, Christopher D. Prest, Jeffrey Y. Hayashida
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Publication number: 20150042819Abstract: Systems and methods for receiving infrared data with a camera designed to detect images based on visible light are provided. A system can include a camera and image processing circuitry electrically coupled to the camera. The image processing circuitry can determine whether each image detected by the camera includes an infrared signal with encoded data. If the image processing circuitry determines that an image includes an infrared signal with encoded data, the circuitry may route at least a portion of the image (e.g., the infrared signal) to circuitry operative to decode the encoded data. If the image processing circuitry determines that an image does not include an infrared signal with encoded data, the circuitry may route the image to a display or storage. Images routed to the display or storage can then be used as individual pictures or frames in a video because those images do not include any effects of infrared light communications.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2014Publication date: February 12, 2015Inventors: Victor M. Tiscareno, Kevin W. Jonhson, Cindy H. Lawrence
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Patent number: 8836502Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for a media device that controls input and output characteristics based on one or more associated conditions.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2007Date of Patent: September 16, 2014Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Michael Culbert, David John Tupman, Daniel Shawn Keen, Anthony Joseph Guetta, Ryan Jeffrey Du Bois, Victor M. Tiscareno, David Harrington, Stephen John Chick, Jahan Minoo, Jay Steven Laefer, Kevin Saul, Scott Forstall
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Patent number: 8774444Abstract: A vented tip for in-the-ear headphones has a core portion to be mounted to a sound output tube of an in-the-ear earphone and a flange portion extending outward from and surrounding the core portion. The vented tip has a) an outer portion formed in the flange portion that is to be in contact with, and thereby form a seal with, a user's ear canal, and b) an inner portion spaced inwards from the outer portion to thereby not form the seal with the user's ear canal. The inner portion has a calibrated perforation or hole formed therein. Other embodiments that may help reduce bone conduction effects are also described and claimed.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2012Date of Patent: July 8, 2014Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Victor M. Tiscareno, Kurt R. Stiehl
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Patent number: 8737664Abstract: Systems, apparatus and methods are discussed for controlling resonance in in-the-ear headphones. Resonance effects resulting from wave reflection and superposition can occur in the cavity formed by the port tube of an earbud and the wearer's ear canal. In this invention, acoustically resistive structures are provided to create sound diffusion in the cavity. In one embodiment, a spring coil with several adjustable parameters is inserted into the port tube. In another embodiment, a pattern of grooves is carved into the inner surface of the port tube. Porous filters can also be used in conjunction with both of the embodiments described above. The result of providing the resistive structures in an earbud is a flattened cavity frequency response and improved sound quality.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2008Date of Patent: May 27, 2014Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Victor M. Tiscareno, Kurt Stiehl
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Patent number: 8660289Abstract: An earphone housing has a sound output port to be inserted into an ear. Multiple drivers are located in the housing. Each driver has a respective motor and a respective diaphragm. The diaphragm of one of the drivers is vented but that another is not. Other embodiments are also described and claimed.Type: GrantFiled: February 29, 2008Date of Patent: February 25, 2014Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventor: Victor M. Tiscareno
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Patent number: 8553923Abstract: An in-ear earphone has a housing in which a driver is located. An articulated acoustic tube is coupled to the housing at its near end portion. The acoustic tube has an open far end portion that is to be inserted into an ear. A hinge or pivot mechanism is formed in the tube, between the near and far end portions. An acoustic aperture formed within the mechanism acoustically couples sound pressure waves, generated by the driver, to the far end portion of the acoustic tube. Other embodiments are also described.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2008Date of Patent: October 8, 2013Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Victor M. Tiscareno, Michael B. Hailey
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Patent number: 8477953Abstract: An improved media delivery apparatus is disclosed. The media delivery apparatus can, for example, be a portable speaker system. In one embodiment, the media delivery apparatus is used with a portable media player. According to one aspect, audio output characteristics of a media delivery apparatus can be controlled based on whether a removable component is attached or detached. Another aspect pertains to improved techniques to attach a removable component to a media delivery apparatus. According to still another aspect a portion of a housing of an electrical device, such as a media delivery apparatus, can be utilized as part of a connector or plug.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2007Date of Patent: July 2, 2013Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Phil Hobson, Donald J. Novotney, Ida Yum Yum Lo, Jesse L. Dorogusker, Richard P. Howarth, Jeffrey Allan Hammerstrom, Victor M. Tiscareno, Scott Krueger, Jeffrey J. Terlizzi, John Benjamin Filson, Wey-Jiun Lin, Jose Natividad Martinez, Eric B. Greene
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Publication number: 20120207337Abstract: A vented tip for in-the-ear headphones has a core portion to be mounted to a sound output tube of an in-the-ear earphone and a flange portion extending outward from and surrounding the core portion. The vented tip has a) an outer portion formed in the flange portion that is to be in contact with, and thereby form a seal with, a user's ear canal, and b) an inner portion spaced inwards from the outer portion to thereby not form the seal with the user's ear canal. The inner portion has a calibrated perforation or hole formed therein. Other embodiments that may help reduce bone conduction effects are also described and claimed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 23, 2012Publication date: August 16, 2012Applicant: Apple Inc.Inventors: Victor M. Tiscareno, Kurt R. Stiehl
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Patent number: 8207906Abstract: Circuits, methods, and apparatus for adapters and docking stations that include one or more of the following: reradiating antennas to enhance wireless signal integrity, inductive charging circuits, and wireless or optical data links. The adapters may be inserts for use in a docking station, adapters for a cable connection, or other type of device. One example provides an adapter that includes a reradiating antenna. In other examples, passive coupling is used to charge a rechargeable battery in the handheld device. Other examples include wireless or optical circuits for faster data transmission.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2008Date of Patent: June 26, 2012Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Victor M. Tiscareno, John G. Tang, Stephen P. Zadesky
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Patent number: 8189846Abstract: A vented tip for in-the-ear headphones has a core portion to be mounted to a sound output tube of an in-the-ear earphone and a flange portion extending outward from and surrounding the core portion. The vented tip has a) an outer portion formed in the flange portion that is to be in contact with, and thereby form a seal with, a user's ear canal, and b) an inner portion spaced inwards from the outer portion to thereby not form the seal with the user's ear canal. The inner portion has a calibrated perforation or hole formed therein. Other embodiments that may help reduce bone conduction effects are also described and claimed.Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 2008Date of Patent: May 29, 2012Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Victor M. Tiscareno, Kurt R. Stiehl
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Publication number: 20100061580Abstract: A vented tip for in-the-ear headphones has a core portion to be mounted to a sound output tube of an in-the-ear earphone and a flange portion extending outward from and surrounding the core portion. The vented tip has a) an outer portion formed in the flange portion that is to be in contact with, and thereby form a seal with, a user's ear canal, and b) an inner portion spaced inwards from the outer portion to thereby not form the seal with the user's ear canal. The inner portion has a calibrated perforation or hole formed therein. Other embodiments that may help reduce bone conduction effects are also described and claimed.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 5, 2008Publication date: March 11, 2010Inventors: Victor M. Tiscareno, Kurt R. Stiehl
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Publication number: 20090316944Abstract: Systems, apparatus and methods are discussed for controlling resonance in in-the-ear headphones. Resonance effects resulting from wave reflection and superposition can occur in the cavity formed by the port tube of an earbud and the wearer's ear canal. In this invention, acoustically resistive structures are provided to create sound diffusion in the cavity. In one embodiment, a spring coil with several adjustable parameters is inserted into the port tube. In another embodiment, a pattern of grooves is carved into the inner surface of the port tube. Porous filters can also be used in conjunction with both of the embodiments described above. The result of providing the resistive structures in an earbud is a flattened cavity frequency response and improved sound quality.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2008Publication date: December 24, 2009Applicant: Apple Inc.Inventors: Victor M. Tiscareno, Kurt Stiehl
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Publication number: 20090220113Abstract: An earphone housing has a sound output port to be inserted into an ear. Multiple drivers are located in the housing. Each driver has a respective motor and a respective diaphragm. The diaphragm of one of the drivers is vented but that another is not. Other embodiments are also described and claimed.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 29, 2008Publication date: September 3, 2009Inventor: Victor M. Tiscareno
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Publication number: 20090202097Abstract: An in-ear earphone has a housing in which a driver is located. An articulated acoustic tube is coupled to the housing at its near end portion. The acoustic tube has an open far end portion that is to be inserted into an ear. A hinge or pivot mechanism is formed in the tube, between the near and far end portions. An acoustic aperture formed within the mechanism acoustically couples sound pressure waves, generated by the driver, to the far end portion of the acoustic tube. Other embodiments are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2008Publication date: August 13, 2009Inventors: Victor M. Tiscareno, Michael B. Hailey
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Patent number: D933051Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2019Date of Patent: October 12, 2021Inventors: Victor M. Tiscareno, Jeffrey Higashi