公开(公告)号：US09411442B2

公开(公告)日：2016-08-09

申请号：US13569489

申请日：2012-08-08

Applicant: Rachid M. Alameh ,  Timothy Dickinson ,  Robert A. Zurek

Inventor： Rachid M. Alameh ,  Timothy Dickinson ,  Robert A. Zurek

IPC: G06F3/042 ,  G06F3/041

CPC classification number: G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/0416 ,  G06F3/0418 ,  G06F2203/04105

Abstract: There is described an electronic device having a touch-sensitive sensor and a piezoelectric sensor, and a method of operating the device. The electronic device detects an actuation of the touch-sensitive sensor, and a touch-sensitive signal is produced by the touch-sensitive sensor in response to detecting the actuation of the touch-sensitive sensor. Also, the electronic device detects an actuation of the piezoelectric sensor, and a piezoelectric signal is produced by the piezoelectric sensor in response to detecting the actuation of the piezoelectric sensor. Next, the electronic device determines whether the actuation of the touch-sensitive sensor is invalid based on the touch-sensitive signal and the piezoelectric signal. The electronic device then performs, or refrains from performing, an operation in response to determining that the actuation of the touch-sensitive sensor is invalid.

Abstract translation: 描述了具有触敏传感器和压电传感器的电子设备以及操作该设备的方法。 电子设备检测触敏传感器的致动，并且触敏传感器响应于检测到触敏传感器的致动而产生触敏信号。 此外，电子设备检测压电传感器的致动，并且响应于检测到压电传感器的致动，压电传感器产生压电信号。 接下来，电子设备基于触敏信号和压电信号来确定触敏传感器的致动是否无效。 响应于确定触敏传感器的致动无效，电子设备然后执行或不执行操作。

公开(公告)号：US09367085B2

公开(公告)日：2016-06-14

申请号：US13358951

申请日：2012-01-26

Applicant: William P. Alberth, Jr. ,  Rachid M. Alameh ,  Timothy A. Dickinson ,  Robert A. Zurek

Inventor： William P. Alberth, Jr. ,  Rachid M. Alameh ,  Timothy A. Dickinson ,  Robert A. Zurek

IPC: G06F17/00 ,  G06F1/16 ,  G06F3/01

CPC classification number: G06F3/14 ,  G06F1/163 ,  G06F3/005 ,  G06F3/011 ,  G06F3/017 ,  G06F3/0346 ,  G06F3/16 ,  G06F2200/1637

Abstract: A portable electronic device includes a processor and a detection mechanism operable to detect one or more characteristics relating to how a user handles the electronic device. The processor is operably coupled to the detection mechanism and operable in accordance with stored operating instructions to: determine, based on the detected characteristics, which limb of the user possesses the portable electronic device; and control at least one function of the portable electronic device taking into account which limb of the user possesses the electronic device (e.g., which limb of the user is holding or secured to the electronic device). According to one embodiment, the processor may further determine a reference position for the portable electronic device (e.g., a position of the device at rest) and compare one or more of the detected characteristics to the reference position to determine which limb of the user possesses the electronic device.

Abstract translation: 便携式电子设备包括处理器和可操作以检测与用户如何处理电子设备有关的一个或多个特性的检测机构。 处理器可操作地耦合到检测机构，并且可根据存储的操作指令进行操作，以便：基于检测到的特性确定用户的哪个肢体拥有便携式电子设备; 并且考虑到用户的哪个肢体拥有电子设备（例如，用户的哪个肢体保持或固定到电子设备）来控制便携式电子设备的至少一个功能。 根据一个实施例，处理器还可以确定便携式电子设备的参考位置（例如，休息时的设备的位置），并将检测到的特征中的一个或多个与参考位置进行比较，以确定用户的哪个肢体拥有 电子设备。

公开(公告)号：US08878788B2

公开(公告)日：2014-11-04

申请号：US13346612

申请日：2012-01-09

Applicant: Robert A. Zurek ,  Rachid M. Alameh ,  Aaron L. Dietrich ,  Thomas Y. Merrell

Inventor： Robert A. Zurek ,  Rachid M. Alameh ,  Aaron L. Dietrich ,  Thomas Y. Merrell

IPC: G09G5/00

CPC classification number: G06F3/041 ,  G06F1/3262 ,  G06F3/03547 ,  G06F3/0412 ,  G06F3/0414 ,  G06F2203/04105

Abstract: A portable electronic device comprising an external surface of a user interface, a piezoelectric transducer coupled to the external surface, and a controller. The piezoelectric transducer generates an electrical output originating at the piezoelectric transducer in response to mechanical actuation applied at the external surface. The controller performs an electronic function of the portable electronic device in response to the piezoelectric transducer generating the electrical output.

Abstract translation: 一种便携式电子设备，包括用户接口的外表面，耦合到外表面的压电换能器和控制器。 压电换能器响应于在外表面施加的机械致动器而产生源自压电换能器的电输出。 响应于产生电输出的压电换能器，控制器执行便携式电子设备的电子功能。

公开(公告)号：US08743157B2

公开(公告)日：2014-06-03

申请号：US13182958

申请日：2011-07-14

Applicant: Snehitha Singaraju ,  Robert A Zurek

Inventor： Snehitha Singaraju ,  Robert A Zurek

IPC: G09G5/10

CPC classification number: G06F3/147 ,  G09G3/003 ,  G09G2320/068 ,  G09G2358/00 ,  H04R1/403 ,  H04R1/406 ,  H04R2203/12 ,  H04R2499/11

Abstract: An audio/visual (A/V) electronic device includes a display and an integrated visual angular limitation device employed to limit a viewable angular area of the display. One or more directional acoustic transducers that have an associated characteristic acoustic pattern will include at least a portion of the associated characteristic acoustic pattern in cooperative alignment with the limited viewable angular area of the display.

Abstract translation: 音视频（A / V）电子设备包括用于限制显示器的可视角度区域的显示器和集成视觉角度限制装置。 具有相关联的特征声学图案的一个或多个定向声学换能器将包括与显示器的有限的可视角度区域协调对准的相关特征声学图案的至少一部分。

公开(公告)号：US08712086B2

公开(公告)日：2014-04-29

申请号：US11965077

申请日：2007-12-27

Applicant: Robert A Zurek ,  Shaohai Chen ,  Joel A Clark ,  Paul R Steuer ,  Giles Davis

Inventor： Robert A Zurek ,  Shaohai Chen ,  Joel A Clark ,  Paul R Steuer ,  Giles Davis

IPC: H04R1/20 ,  H04R1/02 ,  G10K11/16 ,  H04R25/00

CPC classification number: H04R1/2826 ,  H04M1/0254 ,  H04M1/035 ,  H04R1/023 ,  H04R1/2819 ,  H04R1/2842 ,  H04R2499/11

Abstract: Disclosed is a portable audio device and a quick-disconnect passive acoustic cover. The portable audio device includes a housing and a speaker supported by the housing that have a first system frequency response. The speaker of the portable audio device has a first side and a second side associated with a first audio port and a second audio port, associated with a first acoustic load and a second acoustic load respectively. The housing is configured to removably receive the cover which is configured to redefine at least one of the first acoustic load and the second acoustic load to replace the first system frequency response with a second system frequency response. The cover provides one or more additional surrounding structures, which replace the inherent frequency response with an improved frequency response. Different embodiments of the disclosed cover provide a plurality of sound quality enhancement options to a user.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种便携式音频设备和快速断开的无源声学覆盖。 便携式音频设备包括壳体和由壳体支撑的具有第一系统频率响应的扬声器。 便携式音频设备的扬声器具有与分别与第一声学负载和第二声学负载相关联的第一音频端口和第二音频端口相关联的第一侧面和第二侧面。 壳体被配置为可移除地接收被配置为重新定义第一声学负载和第二声学负载中的至少一个的盖，以用第二系统频率响应替换第一系统频率响应。 该盖提供一个或多个附加的周围结构，其以改进的频率响应代替固有的频率响应。 所公开的封面的不同实施例向用户提供多个声音质量增强选项。

公开(公告)号：US20130202132A1

公开(公告)日：2013-08-08

申请号：US13365387

申请日：2012-02-03

Applicant: Robert A. Zurek ,  Rachid M. Alameh ,  William P. Alberth ,  Timothy Dickinson ,  Thomas Y. Merrell ,  Murthy Pullela

Inventor： Robert A. Zurek ,  Rachid M. Alameh ,  William P. Alberth ,  Timothy Dickinson ,  Thomas Y. Merrell ,  Murthy Pullela

IPC: H03G3/00

CPC classification number: H04M1/6016 ,  H04M1/605 ,  H04M2250/12 ,  H04M2250/52 ,  H04R3/002 ,  H04S7/302

Abstract: Embodiments relate to systems for, and methods of, compensating for movement of a loudspeaker relative to a user's head, where the loudspeaker is present in a mobile device. Example systems and methods produce (300) an electrical signal representative of audio, determine (302) a distance between the device and the user's head and automatically set (304) a gain of the electrical signal in accordance with the distance. Example systems and methods also output (306) audio corresponding to the electrical signal with the gain.

Abstract translation: 实施例涉及用于补偿扬声器相对于用户头部的移动的系统和方法，其中扬声器存在于移动设备中。 示例系统和方法产生（300）表示音频的电信号，确定（302）设备和用户头部之间的距离，并根据距离自动设置（304）电信号的增益。 示例系统和方法还输出（306）对应于具有增益的电信号的音频。

公开(公告)号：US20130016130A1

公开(公告)日：2013-01-17

申请号：US13182958

申请日：2011-07-14

Applicant: Snehitha Singaraju ,  Robert A. Zurek

Inventor： Snehitha Singaraju ,  Robert A. Zurek

IPC: H04R29/00 ,  G09G5/00 ,  G09G5/10 ,  H04R5/02

CPC classification number: G06F3/147 ,  G09G3/003 ,  G09G2320/068 ,  G09G2358/00 ,  H04R1/403 ,  H04R1/406 ,  H04R2203/12 ,  H04R2499/11

Abstract: An audio/visual (A/V) electronic device includes a display and an integrated visual angular limitation device employed to limit a viewable angular area of the display. One or more directional acoustic transducers that have an associated characteristic acoustic pattern will include at least a portion of the associated characteristic acoustic pattern in cooperative alignment with the limited viewable angular area of the display.

Abstract translation: 音视频（A / V）电子设备包括用于限制显示器的可视角度区域的显示器和集成视觉角度限制装置。 具有相关联的特征声学图案的一个或多个定向声学换能器将包括与显示器的有限的可视角度区域协调对准的相关特征声学图案的至少一部分。

公开(公告)号：US20120173995A1

公开(公告)日：2012-07-05

申请号：US12982281

申请日：2010-12-30

Applicant: Rachid M. Alameh ,  Robert A. Zurek

Inventor： Rachid M. Alameh ,  Robert A. Zurek

IPC: G06F3/048

CPC classification number: G06F3/0486

Abstract: A method for selectively extracting information from a file and performing an operation corresponding to the extracted information includes selecting a data icon having information type; and moving the data icon towards a filter gate icon, in a single action, to initiate extraction. Metadata is extracted from the file associated with the data icon. The metadata comprises operational information used by a filter gate application to perform a function associated with the visual representation of the filter gate icon. Finally, the filter gate application is launched and populated with the extracted metadata from the file.

Abstract translation: 一种用于从文件中选择性地提取信息并执行与所提取的信息相对应的操作的方法包括：选择具有信息类型的数据图标; 并在单个动作中将数据图标移动到过滤器门图标，以启动提取。 从与数据图标关联的文件中提取元数据。 元数据包括由过滤器门应用程序使用以执行与过滤器门图标的视觉表示相关联的功能的操作信息。 最后，启动过滤器门应用程序并从文件中提取提取的元数据。

公开(公告)号：US07773943B2

公开(公告)日：2010-08-10

申请号：US11267676

申请日：2005-11-04

Applicant: Robert A. Zurek ,  Scott K. Isabelle ,  Scott D. Kelley ,  Alfred B. Wieczorek

Inventor： Robert A. Zurek ,  Scott K. Isabelle ,  Scott D. Kelley ,  Alfred B. Wieczorek

IPC: H04B5/00

CPC classification number: H04R25/554 ,  H04M1/6066

Abstract: A mobile station (100) that includes a processor (212) that selectively disables at least one station component to reduce electromagnetic noise generated by the station in the frequency range below 20 kHz when the mobile station is operated in the hearing aid compatible mode. The component can be, for example, a display (204), a light (206) or a wireless interface (208). The processor also can optimize characteristics of audio signals transmitted from the mobile station to the hearing aid for reproduction by the hearing aid. For instance, the processor can selectively adjust filter parameters (216) and/or a signal gain (218) applied to audio signals. A user interface (220) having a soft-key can be provided to cycle through various HAC options.

Abstract translation: 一种移动台（100），其包括处理器（212），当所述移动台在助听器兼容模式下操作时，所述处理器选择性地禁用至少一个站组件以减少所述站在20kHz以下的频率范围内产生的电磁噪声。 该组件可以是例如显示器（204），光（206）或无线接口（208）。 处理器还可以优化从移动台发送到助听器的音频信号的特性，以便由助听器再现。 例如，处理器可以选择性地调整应用于音频信号的滤波器参数（216）和/或信号增益（218）。 可以提供具有软键的用户界面（220）以循环通过各种HAC选项。

公开(公告)号：US07529379B2

公开(公告)日：2009-05-05

申请号：US11028873

申请日：2005-01-04

Applicant: Robert A. Zurek ,  Michael L. Charlier ,  John Johnson ,  Simone Koo

Inventor： Robert A. Zurek ,  Michael L. Charlier ,  John Johnson ,  Simone Koo

IPC: H04R25/00 ,  A61B5/12 ,  A61B5/00

CPC classification number: G06K9/00885 ,  G07C9/00087 ,  G07C9/00158

Abstract: A system and method is provided for confirming the identity of a user, where the confirmation is made using biometric data. The system includes an internal speaker having an audio port, which is positioned within the ear of the user, and is adapted for producing a signal having one or more frequencies. The system further includes an internal microphone having an audio port, which is positioned within the ear of the user, and is adapted for detecting a resulting signal including the signal produced by the internal speaker and any corresponding signal reflections. A determination is then made as to whether the resulting signal detected by the internal microphone matches the corresponding predetermined expected signal, based upon a prestored hearing profile.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于确认使用生物特征数据进行确认的用户的身份的系统和方法。 该系统包括具有位于用户耳朵内的音频端口的内部扬声器，并且适于产生具有一个或多个频率的信号。 该系统还包括具有位于用户耳朵内的音频端口的内部麦克风，并且适于检测包括由内部扬声器产生的信号和任何对应的信号反射的结果信号。 然后，基于预先存储的听力轮廓，确定由内部麦克风检测到的结果信号是否与相应的预定预期信号相匹配。