METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DIRECTIONAL SOUND
    2.
    发明公开

    公开(公告)号:US20230253001A1

    公开(公告)日:2023-08-10

    申请号:US18135514

    申请日:2023-04-17

    申请人: IpVenture, Inc.

    摘要: Different embodiments of methods and apparatus to produce audio output signals are disclosed. In one embodiment, an ultrasonic speaker outputting ultrasonic signals can be transformed into first audio output signals, which are directional. A non-ultrasonic speaker can output second audio output signals. The embodiment can be configured to output the first audio output signals or the second audio output signals in a vehicle. Another embodiment can be configured to output the first and the second audio output signals together. Yet another embodiment can be configured to be personalized to hearing characteristics of a user, or to depend on sound level of an environment of the user. One embodiment can include a directional speaker attached to a vehicle, with its output steerable towards a user in the vehicle.

    Method and apparatus for directional sound

    公开(公告)号:US11257508B2

    公开(公告)日:2022-02-22

    申请号:US17155767

    申请日:2021-01-22

    申请人: IpVenture, Inc.

    摘要: Different embodiments of methods and apparatus to produce audio output signals are disclosed. In one embodiment, an ultrasonic speaker outputting ultrasonic signals can be transformed into first audio output signals, which are directional. A non-ultrasonic speaker can output second audio output signals. The embodiment can be configured to output the first audio output signals or the second audio output signals in a vehicle. Another embodiment can be configured to output the first and the second audio output signals together. Yet another embodiment can be configured to be personalized to hearing characteristics of a user, or to depend on sound level of an environment of the user. One embodiment can include a directional speaker attached to a vehicle, with its output steerable towards a user in the vehicle.

    Hybrid audio delivery system and method therefor

    公开(公告)号:US09741359B2

    公开(公告)日:2017-08-22

    申请号:US14482049

    申请日:2014-09-10

    申请人: IpVenture, Inc.

    摘要: Methods and systems to produce audio output signals from audio input signals. In one embodiment, a first portion of the audio input signals can be pre-processed, with the output used to modulate ultrasonic carrier signals, thereby producing modulated ultrasonic signals. The modulated ultrasonic signals can be transformed into a first portion of the audio output signals, which is directional. Based on a second portion of the audio input signals, a standard audio speaker can output a second portion of the audio output signals. Another embodiment further produces distortion compensated signals based on the pre-processed signals. The distortion compensated signals can be subtracted from the second portion of the audio input signals to generate inputs for the standard audio speaker to output the second portion of the audio output signals. In yet another embodiment, noise can be added during pre-processing of the first portion of the audio input signals.

    Hearing enhancement methods and systems

    公开(公告)号:US11657827B2

    公开(公告)日:2023-05-23

    申请号:US17899591

    申请日:2022-08-30

    申请人: IpVenture, Inc.

    摘要: Different embodiments on hearing enhancement enhancing a user's hearing. For example, a system can include an interface unit with a directional speaker and a microphone. The microphone captures input audio signals that are transformed into ultrasonic signals. The speaker transmits the ultrasonic signals, which are transformed into output audio signals by interaction with air. At least part of the output audio signals is modified to enhance the hearing of the user. Based on the system, the user's ear remains free from any inserted objects and thus is free from annoying occlusion effects. Compared to existing hearing aids, the system is relatively inexpensive. In another embodiment, the system can also be used as a phone. In another embodiment, the system can also access audio signals from other portable or non-portable instruments, wired or wirelessly, such as from home entertainment units, phones, microphones at a conference or speakers at a movie theater.

    HEARING ENHANCEMENT METHODS AND SYSTEMS

    公开(公告)号:US20210287692A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-09-16

    申请号:US17333688

    申请日:2021-05-28

    申请人: IpVenture, Inc.

    摘要: Different embodiments on hearing enhancement enhancing a user's hearing. For example, a system can include an interface unit with a directional speaker and a microphone. The microphone captures input audio signals that are transformed into ultrasonic signals. The speaker transmits the ultrasonic signals, which are transformed into output audio signals by interaction with air. At least part of the output audio signals is modified to enhance the hearing of the user. Based on the system, the user's ear remains free from any inserted objects and thus is free from annoying occlusion effects. Compared to existing hearing aids, the system is relatively inexpensive. In another embodiment, the system can also be used as a phone. In another embodiment, the system can also access audio signals from other portable or non-portable instruments, wired or wirelessly, such as from home entertainment units, phones, microphones at a conference or speakers at a movie theater.

    Method and apparatus for directional sound applicable to vehicles

    公开(公告)号:US10937439B2

    公开(公告)日:2021-03-02

    申请号:US16703788

    申请日:2019-12-04

    申请人: IpVenture, Inc.

    摘要: Different embodiments of methods and apparatus to produce audio output signals are disclosed. In one embodiment, an ultrasonic speaker outputting ultrasonic signals can be transformed into first audio output signals, which are directional. A non-ultrasonic speaker can output second audio output signals. The embodiment can be configured to output the first audio output signals or the second audio output signals in a vehicle. Another embodiment can be configured to output the first and the second audio output signals together. Yet another embodiment can be configured to be personalized to hearing characteristics of a user, or to depend on sound level of an environment of the user. One embodiment can include a directional speaker attached to a vehicle, with its output steerable towards a user in the vehicle.

    COMFORTABLE SEATING ARRANGEMENTS WITH EASY ACCESS
    10.
    发明申请
    COMFORTABLE SEATING ARRANGEMENTS WITH EASY ACCESS 审中-公开
    舒适的座位安排方便

    公开(公告)号:US20140197667A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-07-17

    申请号:US14211828

    申请日:2014-03-14

    申请人: IpVenture, Inc.

    摘要: A seating arrangement with improved seating comfort. In one embodiment, the seating arrangement is for a transportation vehicle. The arrangement includes seats at least having two levels adjacent to single-level seats. The multi-level seats include at least a bottom row of seats and a top row of seats. In one embodiment, the bottom row seats are on a floor; and there is an imaginary horizontal plane that is parallel to the floor, and that at least a part of the top row seats and at least a part of the bottom row seats intersect. The single-level seats include at least two rows, with at least one seat in each row being adjacent to the aisle, to allow passengers to access the single-level seats. In another embodiment, a seating arrangement includes only multi-level seats. In yet another embodiment, a computer-implemented method is applicable to the seats, such as allowing the display of a visual representation of a top-row seat and a bottom-row seat.

    摘要翻译: 座位安排提高了座位舒适度。 在一个实施例中,座椅装置用于运输车辆。 该装置包括至少具有与单级座椅相邻的两个等级的座椅。 多层座椅至少包括一排座椅和一排座椅。 在一个实施例中,底排座位在地板上; 并且存在平行于地板的假想水平面,并且顶排座椅的至少一部分和底排座椅的至少一部分相交。 单级座椅包括至少两排,每排至少有一个座位与走道相邻,以允许乘客进入单一座椅。 在另一个实施例中,座椅装置仅包括多层座椅。 在另一个实施例中,计算机实现的方法适用于座椅,例如允许显示顶排座椅和底排座椅的视觉表示。