A headphone for spatial audio rendering includes a first database having an impulse response pair corresponding to a reference speaker location. A head sensor provides head orientation information to a second database having rotation filters, the filters corresponding to different azimuth and elevation positions relative to the reference speaker location. A digital signal processor combines the rotation filters with the impulse response pair to generate an output binaural audio signal to transducers of the headphone. Efficiencies in creating impulse response or HRTF databases are achieved by sampling the impulse response less frequently than in conventional methods. This sampling at coarser intervals reduces the number of data measurements required to generate a spherical grid and reduces the time involved in capturing the impulse responses. Impulse responses for data points falling between the sampled data points are generated by interpolating in the frequency domain.
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A method for selective noise suppression in an audio playback is provided. The method includes providing a processor, obtaining a microphone state and a playback device state with the processor from an operating system, determining the audio playback is communication audio based on the microphone state and the playback device state, and enabling applying noise suppression to the audio playback if the audio playback is communication audio, is not music and noise is present, or otherwise disabling applying noise suppression to the audio playback.
A chair system including a main unit and an untethered chair is provided. The main unit includes a wireless transmitter, a subwoofer, an audio stream receiver and a processor. The untethered chair includes a plurality of speakers, a power source and a wireless receiver for receiving a processed audio stream from the main unit.
There is provided a method for generating a personalized Head Related Transfer Function (HRTF). The method can include capturing an image of an ear using a portable device, auto-scaling the captured image to determine physical geometries of the ear and obtaining a personalized HRTF based on the determined physical geometries of the ear.
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A headphone for spatial audio rendering includes a first database having an impulse response pair corresponding to a reference speaker location. A head sensor provides head orientation information to a second database having rotation filters, the filters corresponding to different azimuth and elevation positions relative to the reference speaker location. A digital signal processor combines the rotation filters with the impulse response pair to generate an output binaural audio signal to transducers of the headphone. Efficiencies in creating impulse response or HRTF databases are achieved by sampling the impulse response less frequently than in conventional methods. This sampling at coarser intervals reduces the number of data measurements required to generate a spherical grid and reduces the time involved in capturing the impulse responses. Impulse responses for data points falling between the sampled data points are generated by interpolating in the frequency domain.
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The present disclosure relates to a system and a processing method in association with the system for customizing audio experience. Customization of audio experience can be based on derivation of at least one customized audio response characteristic which can be applied to an audio device used by a person. The customized audio response characteristic(s) can be unique to the person.
An imaging platform for capturing multiple views is provided. The imaging platform includes a desktop base, an upright element having a first end and a second end, the first end coupled to the desktop base, a first camera and a second camera positioned on at least one protruding element coupled to the upright element, the second camera facing the desktop base, a control panel for selecting a selection of a plurality of different outputs, and a processor. The processor obtains at least one camera output from the first camera and/or the second camera based on the selection of the plurality of outputs on the control panel, and provides a processed output based on the selection of the plurality of outputs on the control panel.
An audio rendering system includes a processor that combines audio input signals with personalized spatial audio transfer functions having room responses. The personalized spatial audio transfer functions are selected from a database having a plurality of candidate transfer functions derived from in-ear microphone measurements for a plurality of individuals. Alternatively, the personalized transfer functions are derived from actual in-ear measurements of the listener. A room modification module allows the user to modify the personalized spatial audio transfer functions to substitute a different room or to modify the characteristics of the selected room without requiring additional in ear measurements. The module segments the selected transfer function into regions including one or more of direct; head and torso influenced; early reflection, and late reverberation regions. Extraction and modification operations are performed on one or more of the regions to alter the perceived sound.
There is provided a method for generating a personalized Head Related Transfer Function (HRTF). The method can include capturing an image of an ear using a portable device, auto-scaling the captured image to determine physical geometries of the ear and obtaining a personalized HRTF based on the determined physical geometries of the ear.
G06V 10/75 - Organisation of the matching processes, e.g. simultaneous or sequential comparisons of image or video featuresCoarse-fine approaches, e.g. multi-scale approachesImage or video pattern matchingProximity measures in feature spaces using context analysisSelection of dictionaries
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A headphone for spatial audio rendering includes a first database having an impulse response pair corresponding to a reference speaker location. A head sensor provides head orientation information to a second database having rotation filters, the filters corresponding to different azimuth and elevation positions relative to the reference speaker location. A digital signal processor combines the rotation filters with the impulse response pair to generate an output binaural audio signal to transducers of the headphone. Efficiencies in creating impulse response or HRTF databases are achieved by sampling the impulse response less frequently than in conventional methods. This sampling at coarser intervals reduces the number of data measurements required to generate a spherical grid and reduces the time involved in capturing the impulse responses. Impulse responses for data points falling between the sampled data points are generated by interpolating in the frequency domain.
G06V 10/75 - Organisation of the matching processes, e.g. simultaneous or sequential comparisons of image or video featuresCoarse-fine approaches, e.g. multi-scale approachesImage or video pattern matchingProximity measures in feature spaces using context analysisSelection of dictionaries
An audio rendering system includes a processor that combines audio input signals with personalized spatial audio transfer functions preferably including room responses. The personalized spatial audio transfer functions are selected from a database having a plurality of candidate transfer function datasets derived from in-ear microphone measurements for a plurality of individuals. Alternatively, the personalized transfer function datasets are derived from actual in-ear measurements of the listener. Foreground and background positions are designated and matched with transfer function pairs from the selected dataset for the foreground and background direction and distance. Two channels of input audio such as voice and music are processed. When a voice communication such as a phone call is accepted the music being rendered is moved from a foreground to a background channel corresponding to a background spatial audio position using the personalized transfer functions. The voice call is simultaneously transferred to the foreground channel.
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Computer hardware; recorded and downloadable computer software used for operating, managing, controlling and improving the sound of computers and audio equipment; computer application software, namely, downloadable mobile device software used for controlling, managing, editing, processing, personalizing, enhancing, and improving sound; downloadable computer programs for controlling, managing, editing, processing, personalizing, enhancing, and improving sound via a global computer network; intercommunication apparatus, namely, apparatus for recording, transmission, processing and reproduction of sound, images or data; transmitters of electronic signals; telecommunications transmitters; telecommunications transmitting sets comprising telecommunications transmitters; sound transmitting apparatus; sound reproduction apparatus; audio- and video-receivers; computer memory devices; interfaces for computers; computer peripheral devices; apparatus and instruments for recording, transmitting, reproducing or processing sound, images or data; audio interfaces; musical instrument digital interface controllers being audio interfaces; audio mixers; amplifiers; earpieces for remote communication; headphones; integrated circuits; integrated circuit chips; cables, electric; loudspeakers; subwoofers; cabinets for loudspeakers; wireless speaker microphones; electrical adapters; remote control apparatus for computer hardware, computer peripherals, media players, radios, televisions and stereos; microphones; audio equalizer apparatus; chargers for electric accumulators
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Sound card; digital signal processor; recorded and downloadable computer software used for operating, managing, controlling and improving the sound of computers and audio equipment; computer application software, namely, downloadable mobile device software used for controlling, managing, editing, processing, personalizing, enhancing, and improving sound; downloadable computer programs for controlling, managing, editing, processing, personalizing, enhancing, and improving sound via a global computer network; computer peripheral devices; computer hardware; computer game software, recorded; notebook computers; tablet computers; laptop computers; interfaces for computers; digital-to-analog converter; microcomputers; microprocessor; downloadable music files; mobile telephones, cell phones, cellular phones; transmitters of electronic signals; intercommunication apparatus, namely, apparatus for recording, transmission, processing and reproduction of sound, images or data; loudspeakers; audio amplifier; speaker with built-in amplifier; audio switching apparatus; audio transmitter units; earphone; headphones; sound reproduction apparatus; sound transmitting apparatus; sound recording apparatus; subwoofer; audio- and video-receivers; recording devices for sound carriers; wireless speaker; portable media players; TV units, televisions; signal processing chips, namely, signal processors; integrated circuit chips; electronic computer chips; integrated circuits; amplifiers; remote control apparatus for computer hardware, computer peripherals, media players, radios, televisions and stereos
A computer sound card includes a power supply noise isolation circuit for reducing ground plane noise generated during application of heavy electrical loads to the power supply, such as loads presented by computer GPUs. The power supply isolation circuit isolates the output ground from the ground presented from the power supply to the isolation circuit input. The isolation circuit in one embodiment includes switching circuitry and a transformer to reduce the power supply ripple noise that might otherwise be introduced by the power supply into an amplifier such as a microphone preamp. In some embodiments a differential amplifier stage is added to the output of the microphone preamp stage to further reduce noise, such as common mode noise.
A chair system including a main unit and an untethered chair is provided. The main unit includes a wireless transmitter, a subwoofer, an audio stream receiver and a processor. The untethered chair includes a plurality of speakers, a power source and a wireless receiver for receiving a processed audio stream from the main unit.
A method for muting and unmuting a microphone is provided. The method includes providing a processor, receiving an input microphone signal, measuring the input microphone signal for a loudness level at a sampling rate, calculating a mute threshold level, checking if the loudness level is higher than or equal to the mute threshold level, and resetting a mute delay timer upon determining that the loudness level is higher than or equal to the mute threshold level and obtaining the input microphone signal, or checking if the mute delay timer is running upon determining that the loudness level is not higher than or equal to the mute threshold level and attenuating the input microphone signal if the mute delay timer is not running or obtaining the input microphone signal if the mute delay timer is still running, and writing the input microphone signal or attenuated input microphone signal to an output buffer.
It is common that in an audio system, there are multiple data rates that need to be synchronized. For example, a sending device has its own crystal or clock, and a receiving device has another. Typical solutions introduce a lot of latency. According to various embodiments of the invention, a data management mechanism and technique are presented. The data management mechanism and technique pertains to managing media data such as those in an audio system, for example, managing the consumption of digital audio data in USB audio. The data management mechanism may include a dynamic buffer, which can be automatically controlled and adjusted to address issues (e.g., latency) in data consumption.
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Sound card; digital signal processor; recorded and downloadable computer software used for operating, managing, controlling and improving the sound of computers and audio equipment; computer application software, namely, downloadable mobile device software used for controlling, managing, editing, processing, personalizing, enhancing, and improving sound; downloadable computer programs for controlling, managing, editing, processing, personalizing, enhancing, and improving sound via a global computer network; computer peripheral devices; computer hardware; computer game software, recorded; notebook computers; tablet computers; laptop computers; interfaces for computers; digital-to-analog converter; microcomputers; microprocessor; downloadable music files; mobile telephones, cell phones, cellular phones; transmitters of electronic signals; intercommunication apparatus, namely, apparatus for recording, transmission, processing and reproduction of sound, images or data; loudspeakers; audio amplifier; speaker with built-in amplifier; audio switching apparatus; audio transmitter units; earphone; headphones; sound reproduction apparatus; sound transmitting apparatus; sound recording apparatus; recording devices for sound carriers; subwoofer; audio- and video-receivers; sound recording carriers; wireless speaker; portable media players; TV units, televisions; signal processing chips, namely, signal processors; integrated circuit chips; electronic computer chips; integrated circuits; amplifiers; remote control apparatus for computer hardware, computer peripherals, media players, radios, televisions and stereos
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Message sending; information transmission in audio visual field; sound, video and information transmission; transmission of digital files; communications by computer terminals; computer aided transmission of messages and images; providing telecommunications connections to a global computer network; providing multi-purpose access to global computer networks for information transfer and dissemination; providing internet chatrooms; streaming of data Sound card; digital signal processor; recorded and downloadable computer software used for operating, managing, controlling and improving the sound of computers and audio equipment; computer application software, namely, downloadable mobile device software used for controlling, managing, editing, processing, personalizing, enhancing, and improving sound; downloadable computer programs for controlling, managing, editing, processing, personalizing, enhancing, and improving sound via a global computer network; computer peripheral devices; computer hardware; computer game software, recorded; notebook computers; tablet computers; laptop computers; interfaces for computers; digital-to-analog converter; microcomputers; microprocessor; downloadable music files; mobile telephones, cell phones, cellular phones; transmitters of electronic signals; intercommunication apparatus, namely, apparatus for recording, transmission, processing and reproduction of sound, images or data; loudspeakers; audio amplifier; speaker with built-in amplifier; audio switching apparatus; audio transmitter units; earphone; headphones; sound reproduction apparatus; sound transmitting apparatus; sound recording apparatus; recording devices for sound carriers; subwoofer; audio- and video-receivers; sound recording carriers; wireless speaker; portable media players; TV units, televisions; signal processing chips, namely, signal processors; integrated circuit chips; electronic computer chips; integrated circuits; amplifiers; remote control apparatus for computer hardware, computer peripherals, media players, radios, televisions and stereos
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Sound card; digital signal processor; computer software, recorded; recorded or downloadable computer software platform; computer peripheral devices; computer software applications, downloadable; computer programs [downloadable software]; computer hardware; computer game software, recorded; notebook computers; tablet computers; laptop computers; interfaces for computers; digital-to-analog converter; microcomputers; microprocessor; downloadable music files; mobile telephones, cell phones, cellular phones; transmitters of electronic signals; intercommunication apparatus; loudspeakers; audio amplifier; speaker with built-in amplifier; audio switcher; audio transmitter; earphone; headphones; sound reproduction apparatus; sound transmitting apparatus; sound recording apparatus; subwoofer; audio- and video-receivers; sound recording carriers; wireless speaker; portable media players; TV; signal processing chip; chips [integrated circuits]; electronic chips; integrated circuits; amplifiers; remote control apparatus. Message sending; information transmission in audio visual field; sound, video and information transmission; transmission of digital files; communications by computer terminals; computer aided transmission of messages and images; providing telecommunications connections to a global computer network; providing multi-purpose access to global computer networks for information transfer and dissemination; providing internet chatrooms; streaming of data.
A jackpot machine with surround audio is provided. The jackpot machine includes a processor to process at least one audio to generate at least one 3D surround audio, a sending means to send the generated at least one 3D surround audio to a headphone worn by a player, and a display showing at least one graphical representation of a prize. The at least one graphical representation of the prize is associated with the at least one audio, and is perceived by the player to audibly and visually move around the player in accordance with the generated at least one 3D surround audio and the at least one graphical representation of the prize shown on the display respectively.
The present disclosure relates to a system and a processing method in association with the system for customizing audio experience. Customization of audio experience can be based on derivation of at least one customized audio response characteristic which can be applied to an audio device used by a person. The customized audio response characteristic(s) can be unique to the person.
A headphone for spatial audio rendering includes a first database having an impulse response pair corresponding to a reference speaker location. A head sensor provides head orientation information to a second database having rotation filters, the filters corresponding to different azimuth and elevation positions relative to the reference speaker location. A digital signal processor combines the rotation filters with the impulse response pair to generate an output binaural audio signal to transducers of the headphone. Efficiencies in creating impulse response or HRTF databases are achieved by sampling the impulse response less frequently than in conventional methods. This sampling at coarser intervals reduces the number of data measurements required to generate a spherical grid and reduces the time involved in capturing the impulse responses. Impulse responses for data points falling between the sampled data points are generated by interpolating in the frequency domain.
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In accordance with the present invention, an ear tip for increasing mid-range frequency perception of an earpiece is provided. The ear tip includes a hollow main body having a first end defining a first opening and a second end defining a second opening for coupling to a coupling portion of a housing of the earpiece, and a peripheral portion integrally coupled to an outer surface of the first opening and shaped to conform to a surface of an ear canal. The peripheral portion has an outer edge with a plurality of wedge-shaped apertures formed integrally and spaced around the outer edge. The second opening and/or the coupling portion of the housing are adapted to be acoustically coupled with each other.
H04R 1/24 - Structural combinations of separate transducers or of parts of the same transducer and responsive respectively to two or more frequency ranges
An audio rendering system includes a processor that combines audio input signals with personalized spatial audio transfer functions preferably including room responses. The personalized spatial audio transfer functions are selected from a database having a plurality of candidate transfer function datasets derived from in-ear microphone measurements for a plurality of individuals. Alternatively, the personalized transfer function datasets are derived from actual in-ear measurements of the listener. Foreground and background positions are designated and matched with transfer function pairs from the selected dataset for the foreground and background direction and distance. Two channels of input audio such as voice and music are processed. When a voice communication such as a phone call is accepted the music being rendered is moved from a foreground to a background channel corresponding to a background spatial audio position using the personalized transfer functions. The voice call is simultaneously transferred to the foreground channel.
Systems and techniques are provided to transmit data over a digital interface between a sender and a receiver. The digital interface is configured for transmitting a primary type of data as opposed to a secondary type of data. Nevertheless, systems and techniques are provided where the secondary type of data can be transmitted in the digital interface. As such, the primary and/or secondary types of data are transmitted from the sender to the receiver via the digital interface. The primary and secondary types of data may be different and/or unrelated and could be any type of data including, but not limited to, audio data, general data, and bulk data. Yet, the received primary and secondary types of data are still useful after the transmission.
A computer sound card includes a power supply noise isolation circuit for reducing ground plane noise generated during application of heavy electrical loads to the power supply, such as loads presented by computer GPUs. The power supply isolation circuit isolates the output ground from the ground presented from the power supply to the isolation circuit input. The isolation circuit in one embodiment includes switching circuitry and a transformer to reduce the power supply ripple noise that might otherwise be introduced by the power supply into an amplifier such as a microphone preamp. In some embodiments a differential amplifier stage is added to the output of the microphone preamp stage to further reduce noise, such as common mode noise.
A method is provided for generating a personalized Head Related Transfer Function (HRTF). The method can include capturing an image of an ear using a portable device, auto-scaling the captured image to determine physical geometries of the ear and obtaining a personalized HRTF based on the determined physical geometries of the ear. In addition, a system and a method in association with the system are also provided for customizing audio experience. Customization of audio experience can be based on derivation of at least one customized audio response characteristic which can be applied to an audio device used by a person. Finally, methods and systems are provided for rendering audio over headphones with head tracking enabled by, for example, exploiting efficiencies in creating databases and filters for use in filtering 3D audio sources for more realistic audio rendering and also allowing greater head movement to enhance the spatial audio perception.
An apparatus with acoustic enhancement and corresponding frequency response is disclosed. The apparatus includes a driver with a primary bass port having a primary bass port chamber and a secondary bass port having a secondary bass port chamber. The secondary bass port can be coupled to the primary bass port at one end and have substantially unimpeded air flow at another end. The apparatus may further include an acoustic chamber that is separated or isolated from either the primary bass port chamber, secondary bass port chamber, or both primary and secondary bass port chambers. A switch may also be included to dynamically control an air flow resistor at the latter end of the secondary bass port. The primary bass port chamber, secondary bass port chamber, acoustic chamber, and the air flow resistor can separately or collectively be used for tuning the frequency response according to the acoustic enhancement desired.
H04R 1/28 - Transducer mountings or enclosures designed for specific frequency responseTransducer enclosures modified by provision of mechanical or acoustic impedances, e.g. resonator, damping means
System, device, and method for audio reproduction are provided. The system includes a media computing device and an electronic device connected such that their speakers can be used in combination in optimizing the audio reproduction of media being played or streamed. Each device can be portable and the audio reproduction can include virtual/spatial/surround audio reproduction. When connecting, the media computing device serves as a host and the electronic device serves as a slave for data communication. As such, the media computing device can process an audio signal into any portion for reproduction on any speaker. Further, when connecting and if needed, the electronic device serves as a host and the media computing device serves as a slave for power management. Depending on the system configuration, a suitable connection can be made via a wireless or single cable wired connection between the media computing device and the electronic device.
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System and a processing method for customizing audio experience
The present disclosure relates to a system and a processing method in association with the system for customizing audio experience. Customization of audio experience can be based on derivation of at least one customized audio response characteristic which can be applied to an audio device used by a person. The customized audio response characteristic(s) can be unique to the person.
Techniques are provided to transform external sound from an external position of an external audio space to an internal position of an internal audio space where the external sound would be heard naturally. The techniques involve capturing the external sound with a microphone and processing the captured external sound to appear as if it was captured at the internal position of the internal audio space, which may correspond to an output of a driver or a user's eardrum. Then the processed captured external sound may be conditioned for the individual user or further combined with conditioned audio content to create an augmented audio experience for the user. Any combination of the techniques can be implemented in real time.
G10L 25/51 - Speech or voice analysis techniques not restricted to a single one of groups specially adapted for particular use for comparison or discrimination
H04R 1/40 - Arrangements for obtaining desired frequency or directional characteristics for obtaining desired directional characteristic only by combining a number of identical transducers
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SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DATA MANAGEMENT IN A MEDIA DEVICE
It is common that in an audio system, there are multiple data rates that need to be synchronized. For example, a sending device has its own crystal or clock, and a receiving device has another. Typical solutions introduce a lot of latency. According to various embodiments of the invention, a data management mechanism and technique are presented. The data management mechanism and technique pertains to managing media data such as those in an audio system, for example, managing the consumption of digital audio data in USB audio. The data management mechanism may include a dynamic buffer, which can be automatically controlled and adjusted to address issues (e.g., latency) in data consumption.
There is provided a method for generating a personalized Head Related Transfer Function (HRTF). The method can include capturing an image of an ear using a portable device, auto-scaling the captured image to determine physical geometries of the ear and obtaining a personalized HRTF based on the determined physical geometries of the ear.
G06V 10/75 - Organisation of the matching processes, e.g. simultaneous or sequential comparisons of image or video featuresCoarse-fine approaches, e.g. multi-scale approachesImage or video pattern matchingProximity measures in feature spaces using context analysisSelection of dictionaries
G06V 40/10 - Human or animal bodies, e.g. vehicle occupants or pedestriansBody parts, e.g. hands
G06T 7/149 - SegmentationEdge detection involving deformable models, e.g. active contour models
G06T 3/40 - Scaling of whole images or parts thereof, e.g. expanding or contracting
An audio rendering system includes a processor that combines audio input signals with personalized spatial audio transfer functions preferably including room responses. The personalized spatial audio transfer functions are selected from a database having a plurality of candidate transfer function datasets derived from in-ear microphone measurements for a plurality of individuals. Alternatively, the personalized transfer function datasets are derived from actual in-ear measurements of the listener. Foreground and background positions are designated and matched with transfer function pairs from the selected dataset for the foreground and background direction and distance. Two channels of input audio such as voice and music are processed. When a voice communication such as a phone call is accepted the music being rendered is moved from a foreground to a background channel corresponding to a background spatial audio position using the personalized transfer functions. The voice call is simultaneously transferred to the foreground channel.
H04R 1/40 - Arrangements for obtaining desired frequency or directional characteristics for obtaining desired directional characteristic only by combining a number of identical transducers
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Computer game hardware, namely, microphones sold as components of computer headsets; computer interfaces, namely, microphones sold as components of computer headsets; computer peripheral devices, namely, microphones sold as components of computer headsets
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Computer hardware; computer software; computer memories; computer interfaces; computer peripheral devices; apparatus and instruments for reproducing sound and/or visual information or recordings; apparatus and instruments for transmitting and/or receiving sound and/or visual images; interactive sound and/or visual recordings; sound and/or visual recording media; video game programs; interactive computer software; digital versatile discs and digital video discs (DVD) including high definition DVD; CD-ROMs; optical and magneto-optical disc players and recorders for audio, video and computer data; optical and magneto-optical discs featuring music, text data, still images and motion pictures; televisions; digital music (downloadable); electronic communication equipment and instruments; amplifiers; telephones, mobile telephones; cellular telephones; video phones; voice over Internet Protocol hardware and software; video screens; video cameras; nano computers; MP3 players; MP4 players; camcorders; laptop computers; tablet computers; electronic organizers, electronic notepads; earphones; headphones; headphone-microphone combinations; microphones; sound cards; web cameras; electric cables; subwoofers; universal serial bus (USB) hubs and adapters; loud speakers; wireless speakers; remote controls.
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Systems and methods for modifying room characteristics for spatial audio rendering over headphones
An audio rendering system includes a processor that combines audio input signals with personalized spatial audio transfer functions having room responses. The personalized spatial audio transfer functions are selected from a database having a plurality of candidate transfer functions derived from in-ear microphone measurements for a plurality of individuals. Alternatively, the personalized transfer functions are derived from actual in-ear measurements of the listener. A room modification module allows the user to modify the personalized spatial audio transfer functions to substitute a different room or to modify the characteristics of the selected room without requiring additional in ear measurements. The module segments the selected transfer function into regions including one or more of direct; head and torso influenced; early reflection, and late reverberation regions. Extraction and modification operations are performed on one or more of the regions to alter the perceived sound.
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(Based on Use in Commerce) Computer hardware for evaluating, developing and integrating integrated circuits into user applications; semiconductor chips; chip sets for connecting multimedia home devices, home and VoIP phones and digital cordless phone devices; computer hardware; downloadable computer software to control and improve computer and audio equipment sound quality and downloadable computer software for the storage, reproduction, transmission and editing of sound, data, text, images, and video in computer audio components and multimedia applications; computer peripherals; computer network interface devices and wireless communication devices for voice, data or image transmission; modems; computer fax modem cards; videophones; computer switches; telephone call routers; universal serial bus (USB) hubs and computer network adapters; sound cards; remote controls for electronic equipment, namely, computer peripheral devices, and downloadable software to control and improve audio and video equipment sound quality; audio signal processors; integrated circuits and integrated circuit cores for use in digital signal processors (DSP); and downloadable electronic publications in the nature of manuals in the field of electronic equipment, namely, computers, computer peripheral devices, television, audio-video equipment and telecommunications equipment; (Based on 44(e)) Apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images; semiconductor chips, chipset; computers; handheld computers; computer hardware; downloadable computer software to control and improve computer and audio equipment sound quality and downloadable computer software for the storage, reproduction, transmission and editing of sound, data, text, images, and video in computer audio components and multimedia applications; computer peripherals; digital audio players and recorders; digital image recorders and viewers, namely, digital video recorders and players; optical and magneto-optical disc players and recorders for audio, video and computer data; computer network interface devices; computer network communication devices, namely, transmitters of electronic signals, wireless transmitters and receivers, modems, computer fax modem cards, videophones, computer switches, communication routing apparatus in the nature of network routers, universal serial bus (USB) hubs and wireless network adapters; sound cards; graphic cards; Global Positioning System (GPS) receivers; remote controls for operating computer hardware and peripherals; audio-visual control apparatus, namely, electronic controllers for audio receivers, video receivers, digital audio players, digital video players, wireless transmitters and receivers, radios; audio signal processors; cameras; web-cameras; 3G mobile data network receivers; integrated circuits and integrated circuit cores for use in wireless communications, wireless communication apparatus and digital signal processors (DSP); receivers for audio and video content; audio-video receivers, namely, audio-receivers and video-receivers; devices for wireless radio transmission; downloadable software for the synchronization of data between a remote station or device and a fixed or remote station or device; audio multi-channel management apparatus; downloadable computer telephony software; computer hardware and recorded computer software for integrated circuits and integrated circuit cores for use in wireless and wire-line communications, wireless and wire-line multimedia applications, cordless telephones, VoIP (Voice over Internet protocol) and CoIP (cordless over Internet protocol); electronic multimedia components for use in automobiles, namely, video receivers, digital video players, wireless transmitters and receivers; and downloadable electronic manuals in the field of consumer audio and video equipment distributed therewith
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Method for generating customized spatial audio with head tracking
A headphone for spatial audio rendering includes a first database having an impulse response pair corresponding to a reference speaker location. A head sensor provides head orientation information to a second database having rotation filters, the filters corresponding to different azimuth and elevation positions relative to the reference speaker location. A digital signal processor combines the rotation filters with the impulse response pair to generate an output binaural audio signal to transducers of the headphone. Efficiencies in creating impulse response or HRTF databases are achieved by sampling the impulse response less frequently than in conventional methods. This sampling at coarser intervals reduces the number of data measurements required to generate a spherical grid and reduces the time involved in capturing the impulse responses. Impulse responses for data points falling between the sampled data points are generated by interpolating in the frequency domain.
A method for replicating a media stream generated by a transmitter device. The method can include communicating world context generated at the transmitter device and processing the received world context. The generated world context is associable with description generated based on an application being run at the transmitter device. The generated world context can be based upon to generate the media stream in a manner such that description of the generated media stream can be associated with the description generated based the application being run. Processing of the received world context can be in a manner so as to replicate the media stream generated at the transmitter device. Description of the replicated media stream can correspond to the description of the media stream at the transmitter device. The received world context can be further processed in a manner so as to change the description associable with the replicated media stream.
H04N 21/478 - Supplemental services, e.g. displaying phone caller identification or shopping application
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A63F 13/52 - Controlling the output signals based on the game progress involving aspects of the displayed game scene
A63F 13/54 - Controlling the output signals based on the game progress involving acoustic signals, e.g. for simulating revolutions per minute [RPM] dependent engine sounds in a driving game or reverberation against a virtual wall
A63F 13/60 - Generating or modifying game content before or while executing the game program, e.g. authoring tools specially adapted for game development or game-integrated level editor
A63F 13/31 - Communication aspects specific to video games, e.g. between several handheld game devices at close range
A63F 13/40 - Processing input control signals of video game devices, e.g. signals generated by the player or derived from the environment
H04N 21/235 - Processing of additional data, e.g. scrambling of additional data or processing content descriptors
H04N 21/266 - Channel or content management, e.g. generation and management of keys and entitlement messages in a conditional access system or merging a VOD unicast channel into a multicast channel
H04N 21/2662 - Controlling the complexity of the video stream, e.g. by scaling the resolution or bitrate of the video stream based on the client capabilities
H04N 21/44 - Processing of video elementary streams, e.g. splicing a video clip retrieved from local storage with an incoming video stream or rendering scenes according to encoded video stream scene graphs
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Integrated circuits, computer hardware; computer operating system software; Digital signal processing chips; computer hardware and computer software to control and improve computer and audio equipment sound; computer software for operating multimedia recording and playback devices and consumer electronic devices; computer memories; computer interfaces; computer peripheral devices; computer software applications [downloadable]; computer programs [downloadable software]; portable hardware to control and improve audio equipment sound; apparatus for processing audio and/or visual signals; sound recording apparatus; sound reproduction apparatus; sound transmitting apparatus; pre-recorded digital and electronic media devices featuring interactive sound and visual recordings in the nature of music, and also featuring images, audio, video and audio-visual content in the fields of personal gaming and music; interactive computer software for computer games; amplifiers; MP3 players; MP4 players; sound cards; earphones; headphones; headphone systems, consisting of headphones, stereo cables and amplifiers; subwoofers; loud speakers; wireless speakers; remote controls for radios, televisions, and stereos; electronic audio apparatus for consumer use; electronic components for consumer use; electronic devices for the transmission of data, sound or images, all for consumer use; downloadable digital music all provided on-line from databases or from the Internet or from any other communications network; digital music downloadable from the Internet; electronic communication equipment and instruments, namely, computer hardware, portable computers, apparatus for transmission of communication, communication hubs, and communications servers; cordless telephones; telephones, mobile telephones; cellular telephones; video phones, parts and accessories for mobile telephones, namely, hands free kits for mobile telephones, fitted plastic films known as skins for covering and providing a scratch proof barrier or protection for mobile telephones, cases for mobile telephones; mobile digital electronic devices, namely, electronic personal organizers, mobile telephones, personal digital assistants, and portable telecommunication instant messaging devices; computer hardware for telecommunications; computer telephony software; telecommunications equipment, namely, telephones and videophones, computer hardware for voice mail, caller ID (identification) and voice over IP (Internet protocol), computer software for voice mail recording and playback, computer software for rendering and display of caller ID (identification information), computer software for telecommunications access via voice over IP (Internet protocol), telephone flat panel display screens, video screens, video screens for use within a video phone; telecommunications equipment, namely video cameras for use in a video phone; video cameras for use in a video phone; telephone-based information retrieval computer software and computer hardware; telecommunications apparatus and instruments, namely, apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound and images, and apparatus for transmission of communication; portable handheld digital electronic devices in the nature of electronic personal organizers, mobile telephones, personal digital assistants, portable telecommunication instant messaging devices, and apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound and images and operating software therefor; nano computers; laptop computers; tablet computers; digital satellite broadcasting systems, namely, receivers, transmitters and antennas for satellite broadcasting; electric cables; USB hubs and adapters; and all of the foregoing goods with downloadable electronic manuals distributed therewith.
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Integrated circuits, computer hardware; computer operating system software; Digital signal processing chips; computer hardware and computer software to control and improve computer and audio equipment sound; computer software for operating multimedia recording and playback devices and consumer electronic devices; computer memories; computer interfaces; computer peripheral devices; computer software applications [downloadable]; computer programs [downloadable software]; portable hardware to control and improve audio equipment sound; apparatus for processing audio and/or visual signals; sound recording apparatus; sound reproduction apparatus; sound transmitting apparatus; pre-recorded digital and electronic media devices featuring interactive sound and visual recordings in the nature of music, and also featuring images, audio, video and audio-visual content in the fields of personal gaming and music; interactive computer software for computer games; amplifiers; MP3 players; MP4 players; sound cards; earphones; headphones; headphone systems, consisting of headphones, stereo cables and amplifiers; subwoofers; loud speakers; wireless speakers; remote controls for radios, televisions, and stereos; electronic audio apparatus for consumer use; electronic components for consumer use; electronic devices for the transmission of data, sound or images, all for consumer use; downloadable digital music all provided on-line from databases or from the Internet or from any other communications network; digital music downloadable from the Internet; electronic communication equipment and instruments, namely, computer hardware, portable computers, apparatus for transmission of communication, communication hubs, and communications servers; cordless telephones; telephones, mobile telephones; cellular telephones; video phones, parts and accessories for mobile telephones, namely, hands free kits for mobile telephones, fitted plastic films known as skins for covering and providing a scratch proof barrier or protection for mobile telephones, cases for mobile telephones; mobile digital electronic devices, namely, electronic personal organizers, mobile telephones, personal digital assistants, and portable telecommunication instant messaging devices; computer hardware for telecommunications; computer telephony software; telecommunications equipment, namely, telephones and videophones, computer hardware for voice mail, caller ID (identification) and voice over IP (Internet protocol), computer software for voice mail recording and playback, computer software for rendering and display of caller ID (identification information), computer software for telecommunications access via voice over IP (Internet protocol), telephone flat panel display screens, video screens, video screens for use within a video phone; telecommunications equipment, namely video cameras for use in a video phone; video cameras for use in a video phone; telephone-based information retrieval computer software and computer hardware; telecommunications apparatus and instruments, namely, apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound and images, and apparatus for transmission of communication; portable handheld digital electronic devices in the nature of electronic personal organizers, mobile telephones, personal digital assistants, portable telecommunication instant messaging devices, and apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound and images and operating software therefor; nano computers; laptop computers; tablet computers; digital satellite broadcasting systems, namely, receivers, transmitters and antennas for satellite broadcasting; electric cables; USB hubs and adapters; and all of the foregoing goods with downloadable electronic manuals distributed therewith.
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Integrated circuits, computer hardware; downloadable and recorded computer operating system software; Digital signal processing chips; computer hardware and downloadable and recorded computer software to control and improve computer and audio equipment sound; downloadable and recorded computer software for operating multimedia recording and playback devices and consumer electronic devices; computer memories; computer interfaces; computer peripheral devices; computer application software, namely, downloadable mobile device software used for controlling, managing, editing, processing, personalizing, enhancing, and improving sound; downloadable computer programs for controlling, managing, editing, processing, personalizing, enhancing, and improving sound via a global computer network; portable computer hardware for controlling and improving the sound of audio equipment; apparatus for processing audio and/or visual signals; sound recording apparatus; sound reproduction apparatus; sound transmitting apparatus; pre-recorded digital and electronic media devices featuring interactive sound and visual recordings in the nature of music, and also featuring images, audio, video and audio-visual content in the fields of personal gaming and music; downloadable interactive computer software for computer games; amplifiers; MP3 players; MP4 players; sound cards; earphones; headphones; headphone systems, consisting of headphones, stereo cables and amplifiers; subwoofers; loud speakers; wireless speakers; remote controls for radios, televisions, and stereos; electronic audio apparatus in the nature of audio headphones, audio mixers, audio amplifiers, audio interfaces, and audio signal processors for consumer use; electronic components for computers in the nature of computer hardware and peripherals for consumer use; electronic devices for the transmission of data, sound or images, all for consumer use; downloadable digital music all provided on-line from databases or from the Internet or from any other communications network; digital music downloadable from the Internet; electronic communication equipment and instruments, namely, computer hardware, portable computers, apparatus for transmission of communication, communication hubs, and communications servers; cordless telephones; telephones, mobile telephones; cellular telephones; video phones, parts and accessories for mobile telephones, namely, hands free kits for mobile telephones, fitted plastic films known as skins for covering and providing a scratch proof barrier or protection for mobile telephones, cases for mobile telephones; mobile digital electronic devices, namely, electronic personal organizers, mobile telephones, personal digital assistants, and portable telecommunication instant messaging devices; computer hardware for telecommunications; downloadable and recorded computer telephony software; telecommunications equipment, namely, telephones and videophones, computer hardware for voice mail, caller ID (identification) and voice over IP (Internet protocol); telecommunications downloadable and recorded computer software for voice mail recording and playback; downloadable and recorded computer software for rendering and display of caller ID (identification information), downloadable and recorded computer software for telecommunications access via voice over IP (Internet protocol); telephone flat panel display screens, video screens, video screens for use within a video phone, and video cameras for use in a video phone; telephone-based information retrieval downloadable and recorded computer software and computer hardware; telecommunications apparatus and instruments, namely, apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound and images, and apparatus for transmission of communication; portable handheld digital electronic devices in the nature of electronic personal organizers, mobile telephones, personal digital assistants, portable telecommunication instant messaging devices, and apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound and images and operating software therefor; nano computers, laptop computers, tablet computers, digital satellite broadcasting systems, namely, receivers, transmitters and antennas for satellite broadcasting, electric cables, USB hubs and adapters, and all of the foregoing goods with downloadable electronic manuals distributed therewith
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Integrated circuits, computer hardware; downloadable and recorded computer operating system software; Digital signal processing chips; computer hardware and downloadable and recorded computer software to control and improve computer and audio equipment sound; downloadable and recorded computer software for operating multimedia recording and playback devices and consumer electronic devices; computer memories; computer interfaces; computer peripheral devices; computer application software, namely, downloadable mobile device software used for controlling, managing, editing, processing, personalizing, enhancing, and improving sound; downloadable computer programs for controlling, managing, editing, processing, personalizing, enhancing, and improving sound via a global computer network; portable computer hardware for controlling and improving the sound of audio equipment; apparatus for processing audio and/or visual signals; sound recording apparatus; sound reproduction apparatus; sound transmitting apparatus; pre-recorded digital and electronic media devices featuring interactive sound and visual recordings in the nature of music, and also featuring images, audio, video and audio-visual content in the fields of personal gaming and music; downloadable interactive computer software for computer games; amplifiers; MP3 players; MP4 players; sound cards; earphones; headphones; headphone systems, consisting of headphones, stereo cables and amplifiers; subwoofers; loud speakers; wireless speakers; remote controls for radios, televisions, and stereos; electronic audio apparatus in the nature of audio headphones, audio mixers, audio amplifiers, audio interfaces, and audio signal processors for consumer use; electronic components for computers in the nature of computer hardware and peripherals for consumer use; electronic devices for the transmission of data, sound or images, all for consumer use; downloadable digital music all provided on-line from databases or from the Internet or from any other communications network; digital music downloadable from the Internet; electronic communication equipment and instruments, namely, computer hardware, portable computers, apparatus for transmission of communication, communication hubs, and communications servers; cordless telephones; telephones, mobile telephones; cellular telephones; video phones, parts and accessories for mobile telephones, namely, hands free kits for mobile telephones, fitted plastic films known as skins for covering and providing a scratch proof barrier or protection for mobile telephones, cases for mobile telephones; mobile digital electronic devices, namely, electronic personal organizers, mobile telephones, personal digital assistants, and portable telecommunication instant messaging devices; computer hardware for telecommunications; downloadable and recorded computer telephony software; telecommunications equipment, namely, telephones and videophones, computer hardware for voice mail, caller ID (identification) and voice over IP (Internet protocol); telecommunications downloadable and recorded computer software for voice mail recording and playback; downloadable and recorded computer software for rendering and display of caller ID (identification information), downloadable and recorded computer software for telecommunications access via voice over IP (Internet protocol); telephone flat panel display screens, video screens, video screens for use within a video phone, and video cameras for use in a video phone; telephone-based information retrieval downloadable and recorded computer software and computer hardware; telecommunications apparatus and instruments, namely, apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound and images, and apparatus for transmission of communication; portable handheld digital electronic devices in the nature of electronic personal organizers, mobile telephones, personal digital assistants, portable telecommunication instant messaging devices, and apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound and images and operating software therefor; nano computers, laptop computers, tablet computers, digital satellite broadcasting systems, namely, receivers, transmitters and antennas for satellite broadcasting, electric cables, USB hubs and adapters, and all of the foregoing goods with downloadable electronic manuals distributed therewith
The present disclosure relates to a system and a processing method in association with the system for customizing audio experience. Customization of audio experience can be based on derivation of at least one customized audio response characteristic which can be applied to an audio device used by a person. The customized audio response characteristic(s) can be unique to the person.
A headphone for spatial audio rendering includes a first database having an impulse response pair corresponding to a reference speaker location. A head sensor provides head orientation information to a second database having rotation filters, the filters corresponding to different azimuth and elevation positions relative to the reference speaker location. A digital signal processor combines the rotation filters with the impulse response pair to generate an output binaural audio signal to transducers of the headphone. Efficiencies in creating impulse response or HRTF databases are achieved by sampling the impulse response less frequently than in conventional methods. This sampling at coarser intervals reduces the number of data measurements required to generate a spherical grid and reduces the time involved in capturing the impulse responses. Impulse responses for data points falling between the sampled data points are generated by interpolating in the frequency domain.
A user interface device provides access to at least one of a plurality of digital content sources. The interface device is configured to catalog the plurality of digital content sources to correspond to a plurality of channels in a tuning band, to present the plurality of channels sequentially in response to a user initiated tuning movement, and to select one of the sequentially presented channels for playback.
H04L 29/08 - Transmission control procedure, e.g. data link level control procedure
G06F 16/68 - Retrieval characterised by using metadata, e.g. metadata not derived from the content or metadata generated manually
H04N 21/438 - Interfacing the downstream path of the transmission network originating from a server, e.g. retrieving encoded video stream packets from an IP network
H04N 21/439 - Processing of audio elementary streams
An effective and simple psychoacoustic bass generation system generates a harmonic signal having inter-modulation controllable to remain below a threshold level and includes a high-pass filter configured to pass harmonics which are reproducible with fidelity by the loudspeaker or other transducer and a loudness matching block configured to compensate the loudness of the desired harmonics to match the loudness of the original signal.
A method of processing which can include receiving input signals from a plurality of sources, data mining the input signals, interpreting the mined data, optionally providing a set of settings and processing the input signals based on the interpretation of the mined data and, optionally, the set of settings to produce output signals. The input signals can be data mined to identify one or both of unique characteristics and attributes associable with the input signals. The mined data can be interpreted in a manner so as to form association based on one or both of the unique characteristics and attributes. The output signals can correspond to adaptably altered input signals which can be associated with adaptable alteration of one or both of visual perception and audio perception of the input signals.
G06T 11/60 - Editing figures and textCombining figures or text
A63F 13/52 - Controlling the output signals based on the game progress involving aspects of the displayed game scene
A63F 13/54 - Controlling the output signals based on the game progress involving acoustic signals, e.g. for simulating revolutions per minute [RPM] dependent engine sounds in a driving game or reverberation against a virtual wall
A63F 13/60 - Generating or modifying game content before or while executing the game program, e.g. authoring tools specially adapted for game development or game-integrated level editor
A63F 13/31 - Communication aspects specific to video games, e.g. between several handheld game devices at close range
A63F 13/40 - Processing input control signals of video game devices, e.g. signals generated by the player or derived from the environment
H04L 29/06 - Communication control; Communication processing characterised by a protocol
H04L 29/08 - Transmission control procedure, e.g. data link level control procedure
H04N 21/235 - Processing of additional data, e.g. scrambling of additional data or processing content descriptors
H04N 21/266 - Channel or content management, e.g. generation and management of keys and entitlement messages in a conditional access system or merging a VOD unicast channel into a multicast channel
H04N 21/2662 - Controlling the complexity of the video stream, e.g. by scaling the resolution or bitrate of the video stream based on the client capabilities
H04N 21/44 - Processing of video elementary streams, e.g. splicing a video clip retrieved from local storage with an incoming video stream or rendering scenes according to encoded video stream scene graphs
H04N 21/462 - Content or additional data management e.g. creating a master electronic program guide from data received from the Internet and a Head-end or controlling the complexity of a video stream by scaling the resolution or bit-rate based on the client capabilities
The present disclosure relates to a system and a processing method in association with the system for customizing audio experience. Customization of audio experience can be based on derivation of at least one customized audio response characteristic which can be applied to an audio device used by a person. The customized audio response characteristic(s) can be unique to the person.
A method is provided for generating a personalized Head Related Transfer Function (HRTF). The method can include capturing an image of an ear using a portable device, auto-scaling the captured image to determine physical geometries of the ear and obtaining a personalized HRTF based on the determined physical geometries of the ear. In addition, a system and a method in association with the system are also provided for customizing audio experience. Customization of audio experience can be based on derivation of at least one customized audio response characteristic which can be applied to an audio device used by a person. Finally, methods and systems are provided for rendering audio over headphones with head tracking enabled by, for example, exploiting efficiencies in creating databases and filters for use in filtering 3D audio sources for more realistic audio rendering and also allowing greater head movement to enhance the spatial audio perception.
There is provided a method for creating a stereoscopic image sequence. The method can include capturing a sequence of static images and forming a plurality of image pairs. Each image pair can include a first image and a second image selected from the sequence of static images. Selection of the first image can be done in a manner so that the image pairs are formed a spatially coherent manner. The stereoscopic image sequence can be created based on the image pairs. Creating the stereoscopic image sequence can, for example, relate to producing a stereoscopic video.
H04N 13/221 - Image signal generators using stereoscopic image cameras using a single 2D image sensor using the relative movement between cameras and objects
H04N 13/264 - Image signal generators with monoscopic-to-stereoscopic image conversion using the relative movement of objects in two video frames or fields
H04N 13/211 - Image signal generators using stereoscopic image cameras using a single 2D image sensor using temporal multiplexing
There is provided an apparatus which can include a plurality of speaker drivers and a control processor. The control processor can be configured to flexibly group the speaker drivers. The control processor can be further configured to perform the tasks of controlling directivity of audio output from at least one group and providing time delay to audio output from at least one speaker driver from at least one controlled group so as to generate at least one sound field associable with a dispersed profile.
H04R 1/40 - Arrangements for obtaining desired frequency or directional characteristics for obtaining desired directional characteristic only by combining a number of identical transducers
H04R 3/12 - Circuits for transducers for distributing signals to two or more loudspeakers
H04R 1/26 - Spatial arrangement of separate transducers responsive to two or more frequency ranges
H04S 7/00 - Indicating arrangementsControl arrangements, e.g. balance control
H04R 1/24 - Structural combinations of separate transducers or of parts of the same transducer and responsive respectively to two or more frequency ranges
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Advertising and promotional services; Digital advertising services; Advertising via electronic media and specifically the internet; Advertising by transmission of on-line publicity for third parties through electronic communications networks; On-line advertising and marketing services; Pay per click advertising; Direct mail advertising, including on-line; On-line advertising on a computer network; Marketing services; Promotion of goods and services for others; Dissemination of advertisements; Targeting and reporting services relating to Internet services, namely, targeted internet marketing services; Rental of advertising space on the internet; Leasing of advertising space on web pages; Online service for connecting social network users with businesses for the purpose of matching consumers with providers of goods and services; Online advertising network matching services for connecting advertisers to websites; Online retail store services featuring entertainment and educational content; On-line retail store services featuring pre-recorded videos; Layout services for advertising purposes; Marketing research and analysis in the field of music publishing; Marketing research and analysis; Market opinion polling of consumers and professionals in the field of music publishing, including on-line on a global computer network; Market opinion polling; Demonstration of audio-related hardware and software; Demonstration of consumer electronic goods; Retail store services featuring customized consumer electronic hardware Telecommunication services, namely, transmission of advertising communications via digital communications networks; Data transmission services over telecommunications networks; Telecommunication of information services, namely, transmission of voice, audio, visual images and data by information services networks; Information services relating to telecommunications; Providing telecommunications connections to a global computer network, namely, connecting Internet web sites into an advertising network; Telecommunication services, namely, transmission and streaming of voice, data, images, audio, video, real-time news, entertainment content, and information by means of telecommunications networks, wireless communication networks, and the internet; Digital network telecommunications services; Providing an online community forum for users to share and stream information, audio, video, real-time news, entertainment content, and information, to form virtual communities, and to engage in social networking; Providing online forums for voice, music, audio recording and playback, musical entertainment, television, sound processing, sound tracks, sound effects, videos, and audio broadcasting and audio transmission; Audio and video transmission services; Streaming of audio and visual content on the internet; Audio and video broadcasting; Transmission and delivery of audio and visual content via the internet; Delivery of messages and data by electronic transmission; Delivery of digital audio and video by electronic transmission; Transmission of voice, data, images, signals, images, messages and information; Transmission of sound, video and information; Transmission of data, messages and information; Transmission of data, audio, video and multimedia files including downloadable files and files streamed over a global computer network; Electronic transmission and streaming of digital media content for others; Transmission of videos, movies, pictures, images, text, photos, games, user-generated content, audio content, and information via the Internet; Broadcasting audio and video content over global computer networks; Broadcasting of audiovisual and multimedia content via the Internet; Broadcasting audio and video content over global computer networks, video-on-demand transmission services, pay-per-view video and audio transmission services; Providing telecommunication access to multimedia content online via the internet; Digital audio broadcasting and podcasting services; Communications in the nature of the transmission of messages via a global computer network or the internet; Provision of telecommunications access to content, websites and portals via the internet; Internet broadcasting services; Radio broadcasting; Providing on-line telecommunications access to music databases via the internet; Providing access to digital music websites on the Internet Providing an Internet website portal and podcasts in the fields of music and radio; Entertainment services, namely, the provision of a continuing streaming audio and audiovisual programs about entertainment accessible by radio and television; Providing online non-downloadable films and television shows in the field of entertainment via video-on-demand transmission services; Entertainment services in the nature of live music, musical, theater, poetry performances; Providing entertainment services in the nature of online computer games featuring a wide variety of general interest entertainment information relating to motion picture films, television show programs, musical videos, related film clips, photographs, and other multimedia materials; Providing online non-downloadable video clips, audio files, news articles, and photographs from or related to an ongoing television series or movie; Providing entertainment information via a website; Entertainment services, namely, providing on-line computer, electronic and video games; Entertainment and educational services including providing audio and visual content in the fields of entertainment and education, namely, providing a website featuring online non-downloadable videos and podcasts in the fields of education and entertainment; Providing information, reviews and recommendations in the field of entertainment and education, namely, providing a web site featuring the ratings, reviews and recommendations of users on events and activities in the field of entertainment and education; Entertainment, namely, providing a website featuring streamed and non-downloadable music, films, tv programs, audio books, and games to users in the field of music; Providing entertainment information in the area of audio and video programming, providing entertainment information used in the selection and purchase of audio and video content; Entertainment services, namely, providing a website featuring non-downloadable musical performance videos, music videos, film clips, and photographs, in the fields of music and radio; Providing non-downloadable prerecorded music, information in the fields of music and radio, and commentary and articles about music and radio, all online via a global computer network; Providing non-downloadable playback of music and providing non-downloadable prerecorded music according to consumer preferences, all online via a global computer network; Publication of magazines, books, and calendars online; Online interactive entertainment, namely, providing online interactive children's stories; Entertainment services in the nature of providing a website featuring non-downloadable playback of music and non-downloadable prerecorded music; Providing a website featuring information in the field of music and commentary and articles about music; Providing an internet website portal in the field of music Providing access to online, non-downloadable software for the transmission, storage and playback of audio and video content; Design and development of computer hardware and software; Providing software and firmware updates for computer applications; Hosting applications, software, and web sites featuring data relating to the adaptation and setting of customizable headphones, earphones, and other consumer electronics; Hosting of applications, software, and web sites featuring data relating to customizable audio profiles; Hosting of applications, software, and web sites featuring data relating to real-ear, head, and torso measurements; Hosting of applications, software, and web sites featuring data relating to aural measurements; Technological services, namely, providing temporary use of online non-downloadable software for customizing audio profiles using ear, head, and torso measurements; Technological services, namely, providing temporary use of online non-downloadable software for recording and tracking real-ear, head and torso measurements; Technological services, namely, providing temporary use of online non-downloadable software for recording and tracking aural measurements
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Telecommunication services, namely, transmission of advertising communications via digital communications networks; Data transmission services over telecommunications networks; Telecommunication of information services, namely, transmission of voice, audio, visual images and data by information services networks; Information services relating to telecommunications; Providing telecommunications connections to a global computer network, namely, connecting Internet web sites into an advertising network; Telecommunication services, namely, transmission and streaming of voice, data, images, audio, video, real-time news, entertainment content, and information by means of telecommunications networks, wireless communication networks, and the internet; Digital network telecommunications services; Providing an online community forum for users to share and stream information, audio, video, real-time news, entertainment content, and information, to form virtual communities, and to engage in social networking; Providing online forums for voice, music, audio recording and playback, musical entertainment, television, sound processing, sound tracks, sound effects, videos, and audio broadcasting and audio transmission; Audio and video transmission services; Streaming of audio and visual content on the internet; Audio and video broadcasting; Transmission and delivery of audio and visual content via the internet; Delivery of messages and data by electronic transmission; Delivery of digital audio and video by electronic transmission; Transmission of voice, data, images, signals, images, messages and information; Transmission of sound, video and information; Transmission of data, messages and information; Transmission of data, audio, video and multimedia files including downloadable files and files streamed over a global computer network; Electronic transmission and streaming of digital media content for others; Transmission of videos, movies, pictures, images, text, photos, games, user-generated content, audio content, and information via the Internet; Broadcasting audio and video content over global computer networks; Broadcasting of audiovisual and multimedia content via the Internet; Broadcasting audio and video content over global computer networks, video-on-demand transmission services, pay-per-view video and audio transmission services; Providing telecommunication access to multimedia content online via the internet; Digital audio broadcasting and podcasting services; Communications in the nature of the transmission of messages via a global computer network or the internet; Provision of telecommunications access to content, websites and portals via the internet; Internet broadcasting services; Radio broadcasting; Providing on-line telecommunications access to music databases via the internet; Providing access to digital music websites on the Internet; Providing access to online, non-downloadable software for the transmission, storage and playback of audio and video content Advertising and promotional services; Digital advertising services; Advertising via electronic media and specifically the internet; Advertising by transmission of on-line publicity for third parties through electronic communications networks; On-line advertising and marketing services; Pay per click advertising; Direct mail advertising, including on-line; On-line advertising on a computer network; Marketing services; Promotion of goods and services for others; Dissemination of advertisements; Targeting and reporting services relating to Internet services, namely, targeted internet marketing services; Rental of advertising space on the internet; Leasing of advertising space on web pages; Online service for connecting social network users with businesses for the purpose of matching consumers with providers of goods and services; Online advertising network matching services for connecting advertisers to websites; Online retail store services featuring entertainment and educational content; On-line retail store services featuring pre-recorded videos; Layout services for advertising purposes; Marketing research and analysis in the field of music publishing; Marketing research and analysis; Market opinion polling of consumers and professionals in the field of music publishing, including on-line on a global computer network; Market opinion polling; Demonstration of audio-related hardware and software; Demonstration of consumer electronic goods; Retail store services featuring customized consumer electronic hardware Providing an Internet website portal and podcasts in the fields of music and radio; Entertainment services, namely, the provision of a continuing streaming audio and audiovisual programs about entertainment accessible by radio and television; Providing online non-downloadable films and television shows in the field of entertainment via video-on-demand transmission services; Entertainment services in the nature of live music, musical, theater, poetry performances; Providing entertainment services in the nature of online computer games featuring a wide variety of general interest entertainment information relating to motion picture films, television show programs, musical videos, related film clips, photographs, and other multimedia materials; Providing online non-downloadable video clips, audio files, news articles, and photographs from or related to an ongoing television series or movie; Providing entertainment information via a website; Entertainment services, namely, providing on-line computer, electronic and video games; Entertainment and educational services including providing audio and visual content in the fields of entertainment and education, namely, providing a website featuring online non-downloadable videos and podcasts in the fields of education and entertainment; Providing information, reviews and recommendations in the field of entertainment and education, namely, providing a web site featuring the ratings, reviews and recommendations of users on events and activities in the field of entertainment and education; Entertainment, namely, providing a website featuring streamed and non-downloadable music, films, tv programs, audio books, and games to users in the field of music; Providing entertainment information in the area of audio and video programming, providing entertainment information used in the selection and purchase of audio and video content; Entertainment services, namely, providing a website featuring non-downloadable musical performance videos, music videos, film clips, and photographs, in the fields of music and radio; Providing non-downloadable prerecorded music, information in the fields of music and radio, and commentary and articles about music and radio, all online via a global computer network; Providing non-downloadable playback of music and providing non-downloadable prerecorded music according to consumer preferences, all online via a global computer network; Publication of magazines, books, and calendars online; Online interactive entertainment, namely, providing online interactive children's stories; Entertainment services in the nature of providing a website featuring non-downloadable playback of music and non-downloadable prerecorded music; Providing a website featuring information in the field of music and commentary and articles about music; Providing an internet website portal in the field of music Design and development of computer hardware and software; Providing software and firmware updates for computer applications; Hosting applications, software, and web sites featuring data relating to the adaptation and setting of customizable headphones, earphones, and other consumer electronics; Hosting of applications, software, and web sites featuring data relating to customizable audio profiles; Hosting of applications, software, and web sites featuring data relating to real-ear, head, and torso measurements; Hosting of applications, software, and web sites featuring data relating to aural measurements; Technological services, namely, providing temporary use of online non-downloadable software for customizing audio profiles using ear, head, and torso measurements; Technological services, namely, providing temporary use of online non-downloadable software for recording and tracking real-ear, head and torso measurements; Technological services, namely, providing temporary use of online non-downloadable software for recording and tracking aural measurements
41 - Education, entertainment, sporting and cultural services
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Advertising and promotional services; Digital advertising services; Advertising via electronic media and specifically the internet; Advertising by transmission of on-line publicity for third parties through electronic communications networks; On-line advertising and marketing services; Pay per click advertising; Direct mail advertising, including on-line; On-line advertising on a computer network; Marketing services; Promotion of goods and services for others; Dissemination of advertisements; Targeted advertising and market reporting services relating to Internet services; Rental of advertising space on the internet; Selling advertising space on web pages; Online service for connecting social network users with businesses for the purpose of matching consumers with providers of goods and services; Online advertising network matching services for connecting advertisers to websites; Online retail store services relating to entertainment and educational content in the form of printed and electronic publications, data, images, sound, video and audio-visual recordings; On-line retail services featuring pre-recorded videos; Layout services for advertising purposes; Marketing research and analysis in the field of music publishing; Marketing research and analysis; Opinion polling of consumers and professionals in the field of music publishing, including on-line on a global computer network; Opinion polling; Demonstration of audio-related hardware and software; Demonstration of consumer electronic goods; Retail services relating to consumer electronic hardware; Subscription services relating to customization of electronic hardware. Telecommunication services, namely, transmission of advertising communications via digital communications networks; Data transmission services over telecommunications networks; Telecommunication of information services (including web pages); Information services relating to telecommunications; Connecting Internet web sites into an advertising network; Telecommunication services, namely, transmission and streaming of voice, data, images, audio, video, real-time news, entertainment content, or information by means of telecommunications networks, wireless communication networks, and the internet; Digital network telecommunications services; Providing an online community forum for users to share and stream information, audio, video, real-time news, entertainment content, or information, to form virtual communities, and to engage in social networking; Providing online forums; Audio and video transmission services; Streaming of audio and visual content; Audio and visual broadcasting; Transmission and delivery of audio and visual content; Delivery of messages and data by electronic transmission; Delivery of digital audio and/or video by telecommunications; Transmission of voice, data, images, signals, images, messages and information; Transmission of sound, video and information; Transmission of data, messages and information; Transmission of data, audio, video and multimedia files including downloadable files and files streamed over a global computer network; Electronic transmission and streaming of digital media content for others; Transmission of videos, movies, pictures, images, text, photos, games, user-generated content, audio content, and information via the Internet; Broadcasting audio and video content over global computer networks; Broadcasting of audiovisual and multimedia content via the Internet; Broadcasting audio and video content over global computer networks, video-on-demand transmission services, pay-per-view video and audio transmission services; Providing access to online, non-downloadable software for the transmission, storage and playback of audio and video content; Providing access to multimedia content online; Digital audio broadcasting and podcasting services; Communications via a global computer network or the internet; Providing an Internet website portal and podcasts in the fields of music and radio; Provision of access to content, websites and portals; Internet broadcasting services; Radio broadcasting; Providing on-line access to music databases; Providing access to digital music websites on the Internet. Entertainment services, namely, the provision of streaming audio and audiovisual programs featuring entertainment; Providing non-downloadable films and television shows via video-on-demand transmission services; Entertainment services in the nature of live music, musical, other stage performances; Providing entertainment services in the nature of online games and websites featuring a wide variety of general interest entertainment information relating to motion picture films, television show programs, musical videos, related film clips, photographs, and other multimedia materials; Providing online non-downloadable video clips and other multimedia digital content containing audio, video, artwork, and/or text from or related to an ongoing television series or movie; Providing entertainment information via a website; Entertainment services, namely, providing on-line computer, electronic and video games; Entertainment and educational services, including providing audio and visual content in the fields of entertainment and education; Providing information, reviews and recommendations in the field of entertainment and education; Entertainment, namely, providing streamed or downloadable music, film, tv-programs, audio books and games to users online; Providing information in the area of audio and video programming, providing information used in the selection and purchase of audio and video content; Entertainment services, namely, providing a website featuring musical performances, music videos, related film clips, photographs, and other multimedia materials in the fields of music and radio; Providing prerecorded music, information in the fields of music and radio, and commentary and articles about music and radio; Providing non-downloadable playback of music and providing prerecorded music according to consumer preferences; Publication of multimedia material online; Online interactive entertainment; Entertainment services such as providing non-downloadable playback of music, providing non-downloadable prerecorded music; Providing information in the field of music and commentary and articles about music; Providing an internet website portal in the field of music. Design and development of computer hardware and software; Providing software and firmware updates for computer applications; Hosting of data relating to the adaptation and setting of customizable headphones, earphones, and other consumer electronics; Hosting of data relating to customizable audio profiles; Hosting of data relating to real-ear, head, and torso measurements; Hosting of data relating to aural measurements; Technological services relating to customizing audio profiles using ear, head, and torso measurements; Technological services relating to real-ear, head and torso measurements; Technological services relating to aural measurements; Customization of electronic hardware.
41 - Education, entertainment, sporting and cultural services
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Advertising and promotional services; Digital advertising services; Advertising via electronic media and specifically the internet; Advertising by transmission of on-line publicity for third parties through electronic communications networks; On-line advertising and marketing services; Pay per click advertising; Direct mail advertising, including on-line; On-line advertising on a computer network; Marketing services; Promotion of goods and services for others; Dissemination of advertisements; Targeted advertising and market reporting services relating to internet services; Rental of advertising space on the internet; Selling advertising space on web pages; Online service for connecting social network users with businesses for the purpose of matching consumers with providers of goods and services; Online advertising network matching services for connecting advertisers to websites; Online retail store services relating to entertainment and educational content in the form of printed and electronic publications, data, images, sound, video and audio-visual recordings; On-line retail services featuring pre-recorded videos; Layout services for advertising purposes; Marketing research and analysis in the field of music publishing; Marketing research and analysis; Opinion polling of consumers and professionals in the field of music publishing, including on-line on a global computer network; Opinion polling; Demonstration of audio-related hardware and software; Demonstration of consumer electronic goods; Retail services relating to consumer electronic hardware; Subscription services relating to customization of electronic hardware. Telecommunication services, namely, transmission of advertising communications via digital communications networks; Data transmission services over telecommunications networks; Telecommunication of information services (including web pages); Information services relating to telecommunications; Connecting Internet web sites into an advertising network; Telecommunication services, namely, transmission and streaming of voice, data, images, audio, video, real-time news, entertainment content, or information by means of telecommunications networks, wireless communication networks, and the internet; Digital network telecommunications services; Providing an online community forum for users to share and stream information, audio, video, real-time news, entertainment content, or information, to form virtual communities, and to engage in social networking; Providing online forums; Audio and video transmission services; Streaming of audio and visual content; Audio and visual broadcasting; Transmission and delivery of audio and visual content; Delivery of messages and data by electronic transmission; Delivery of digital audio and/or video by telecommunications; Transmission of voice, data, images, signals, images, messages and information; Transmission of sound, video and information; Transmission of data, messages and information; Transmission of data, audio, video and multimedia files including downloadable files and files streamed over a global computer network; Electronic transmission and streaming of digital media content for others; Transmission of videos, movies, pictures, images, text, photos, games, user-generated content, audio content, and information via the Internet; Broadcasting audio and video content over global computer networks; Broadcasting of audiovisual and multimedia content via the Internet; Broadcasting audio and video content over global computer networks, video-on-demand transmission services, pay-per-view video and audio transmission services; Providing access to online, non-downloadable software for the transmission, storage and playback of audio and video content; Providing access to multimedia content online; Digital audio broadcasting and podcasting services; Communications via a global computer network or the internet; Providing an Internet website portal and podcasts in the fields of music and radio; Provision of access to content, websites and portals; Internet broadcasting services; Radio broadcasting; Providing on-line access to music databases; Providing access to digital music websites on the Internet. Entertainment services, namely, the provision of streaming audio and audiovisual programs featuring entertainment; Providing non-downloadable films and television shows via video-on-demand transmission services; Entertainment services in the nature of live music, musical, other stage performances; Providing entertainment services in the nature of online games and websites featuring a wide variety of general interest entertainment information relating to motion picture films, television show programs, musical videos, related film clips, photographs, and other multimedia materials; Providing online non-downloadable video clips and other multimedia digital content containing audio, video, artwork, and/or text from or related to an ongoing television series or movie; Providing entertainment information via a website; Entertainment services, namely, providing on-line computer, electronic and video games; Entertainment and educational services, including providing audio and visual content in the fields of entertainment and education; Providing information, reviews and recommendations in the field of entertainment and education; Entertainment, namely, providing streamed or downloadable music, film, tv-programs, audio books and games to users online; Providing information in the area of audio and video programming, providing information used in the selection and purchase of audio and video content; Entertainment services, namely, providing a website featuring musical performances, music videos, related film clips, photographs, and other multimedia materials in the fields of music and radio; Providing prerecorded music, information in the fields of music and radio, and commentary and articles about music and radio; Providing non-downloadable playback of music and providing prerecorded music according to consumer preferences; Publication of multimedia material online; Online interactive entertainment; Entertainment services such as providing non-downloadable playback of music, providing non-downloadable prerecorded music; Providing information in the field of music and commentary and articles about music; Providing an internet website portal in the field of music. Design and development of computer hardware and software; Providing software and firmware updates for computer applications; Hosting of data relating to the adaptation and setting of customizable headphones, earphones, and other consumer electronics; Hosting of data relating to customizable audio profiles; Hosting of data relating to real-ear, head, and torso measurements; Hosting of data relating to aural measurements; Technological services relating to customizing audio profiles using ear, head, and torso measurements; Technological services relating to real-ear, head and torso measurements; Technological services relating to aural measurements; Customization of electronic hardware.
There is provided an apparatus configured to control lighting pattern visually perceivable from an electronic device carrying at least one light emitting element. The apparatus can include a sensor and a processor. The sensor can be configured to capture input signals based on a user, the input signals being indicative of real-time user state when using the electronic device. The processor can be configured to receive and process the input signals in a manner so as to generate control signals which are communicable from the processor for controlling lighting pattern displayed by the at least one light emitting element.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
(1) Computer hardware; computer operating system software; computer software for operating multimedia recording and playback devices and consumer electronic devices namely, televisions, digital image and digital video projectors, digital cameras, portable media players, namely MP3 players, MP4 players, portable DVD and CD players, portable computers, mobile phones, networked audio players and portable headsets, compact disc recorders, audio digital disc recorders, DVD recorders, video cassette recorders, audio cassette recorders, video tape recorders, audio tape recorders, optical drive writers and readers; computer memories namely, solid state storage drives and flash drives; computer interfaces namely, computer interface cards and computer software for controlling and managing access server applications; computer peripheral devices namely, sound cards, speakers, card readers, computer mice, computer disc drives, computer power supplies, computer cameras, computer network adapters and joysticks for reproducing sound and visual information in the nature of images; apparatus and instruments for reproducing, transmitting and receiving sound and visual images namely, audio amplifiers, telephones, mobile telephones, cellular telephones, 3G network receivers, 4G network receivers, loudspeakers, radio transmitters and audio adapters for use with audio speakers, MP3 players and other digital format audio players for the storage, transfer and playback of music, audio, video and multimedia files namely, smartphones, portable computers, desktop computers, tablet computers, gaming consoles, digital set-top boxes, and MP3 and MP4 players; MP3 players, MP4 players, radio receivers and transmitters; interactive sound and visual recordings namely, downloadable digital video and audio recordings that respond to user auditory stimuli in real time; video game programs namely, compact discs, digital versatile discs, digital video discs, high definition digital versatile disks; interactive computer software for recording, playing, transmitting and receiving radio sound and digital audio signals to control and improve computer audio equipment sound quality and computer audio components; downloadable electronic publications in the nature of magazines, newsletters and books on the subjects of audio and video recording, transmission and playback, and consumer electronics and downloadable digital music all provided on-line from databases or from the Internet or from any other communications network; blank digital versatile discs and blank digital video discs (DVD) including high definition DVD; blank CD-ROMs; televisions; digital music downloadable from the Internet; electronic communication equipment and instruments, namely, computer hardware, portable computers, sound amplifiers, signal amplifiers, radio antennas, cell phone antennas, radio transmitters, digital signal processors radio, communication hubs, and communications servers; amplifiers namely, sound amplifiers, electronic amplifiers and signal amplifiers; telephones, mobile telephones; cellular telephones; video phones, parts and accessories for mobile telephones, namely, hands free kits for mobile telephones, fitted plastic films known as skins for covering and providing a scratch proof barrier or protection for mobile telephones, cases for mobile telephones; mobile digital electronic devices, namely, electronic personal organizers, mobile telephones, personal digital assistants; cordless telephones; computer hardware for telecommunications; telecommunications equipment, namely, telephones and videophones, computer hardware for voice mail, caller ID (identification) and voice over IP (Internet protocol), computer software for voice mail recording and playback, computer software for rendering and display of caller ID (identification information, computer software for telecommunications access via voice over IP (Internet protocol), telephone flat panel display screens, video screens, video screens for use within a video phone, and video cameras for use in a video phone; telephonebased information retrieval computer software and computer hardware for computers and mobile telephones for the retrieval of data and of information namely personal information, text messages, electronic mail, audio and video recordings, music files, computer software, calendar and contact data, spreadsheets, computer graphics, still images, movies, electronic publications, namely, books, journals, magazines; portable handheld digital electronic devices in the nature of electronic personal organizers, mobile telephones, personal digital assistants; nano computers; laptop computers; electronic personal organizers, electronic notepads in the nature of tablet computers; earphones; headphones; audio sound cards for producing sound on a computer that can be heard through speakers and headphones; digital satellite broadcasting systems, namely, receivers, transmitters and antennas for satellite broadcasting; electric cables; loudspeakers; subwoofers; wireless speakers; USB hubs and adapters; remote controls for radios, televisions, and stereos.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Semiconductor chips used for processing digital signals; integrated circuits, computer hardware and computer software for controlling and improving the sound of computers and audio equipment; computer application software, namely, downloadable mobile device software used for controlling, managing, editing, processing, personalizing, enhancing, and improving sound; Downloadable computer programs for controlling, managing, editing, processing, personalizing, enhancing, and improving sound via a global computer network; portable computer hardware for controlling and improving the sound of audio equipment; apparatus for processing audio and visual signals, namely, apparatus for the processing of sound or images; sound recording apparatus; sound reproduction apparatus; sound transmitting apparatus; pre-recorded digital media devices and pre-recorded electronic media devices featuring interactive sound and visual recordings in the nature of music and images, audio, video and audio-visual content in the fields of personal gaming and music; interactive computer game software; amplifiers; MP3 players; MP4 players; sound cards; earphones; headphones; headphone systems consisting of headphones, stereo cables and amplifiers; subwoofers; loud speakers; wireless speakers; USB hubs and USB dongles, remote controls for radios, televisions, and personal, portable and home stereos; instrument and materials for transmitting, receiving, recording sound and visual images, namely, digital media streaming devices; digital music downloadable from the Internet and global communications networks
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Semiconductor chips used for processing digital signals; integrated circuits, computer hardware and computer software for controlling and improving the sound of computers and audio equipment; computer application software, namely, downloadable mobile device software used for controlling, managing, editing, processing, personalizing, enhancing, and improving sound; Downloadable computer programs for controlling, managing, editing, processing, personalizing, enhancing, and improving sound via a global computer network; portable computer hardware for controlling and improving the sound of audio equipment; apparatus for processing audio and visual signals, namely, apparatus for the processing of sound or images; sound recording apparatus; sound reproduction apparatus; sound transmitting apparatus; pre-recorded digital media devices and pre-recorded electronic media devices featuring interactive sound and visual recordings in the nature of music and images, audio, video and audio-visual content in the fields of personal gaming and music; interactive computer game software; amplifiers; MP3 players; MP4 players; sound cards; earphones; headphones; headphone systems consisting of headphones, stereo cables and amplifiers; subwoofers; loud speakers; wireless speakers; USB hubs and USB dongles, remote controls for radios, televisions, and personal, portable and home stereos; instrument and materials for transmitting, receiving, recording sound and visual images, namely, digital media streaming devices; digital music downloadable from the Internet and global communications networks
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Digital signal processing chips; integrated circuits, computer hardware; computer operating system software; computer hardware and computer software to control and improve computer and audio equipment sound; computer software for operating multimedia recording and playback devices and consumer electronic devices; computer memories; computer interfaces; computer software applications [downloadable]; computer programs [downloadable software]; portable hardware to control and improve audio equipment sound; apparatus for processing audio and/or visual signals; computer peripheral devices; sound recording apparatus; sound reproduction apparatus; sound transmitting apparatus; pre-recorded digital and electronic media devices featuring interactive sound and visual recordings in the nature of music, and also featuring images, audio, video and audio-visual content in the fields of personal gaming and music; interactive computer software for computer games; amplifiers; MP3 players; MP4 players; sound cards; earphones; headphones; subwoofers; loud speakers; wireless speakers; remote controls for radios, televisions, and stereos; instrument and materials for transmitting and/or receiving and/or recording sound and/or visual images, namely, digital media streaming devices; downloadable digital music all provided on-line from databases or from the Internet or from any other communications network; digital music downloadable from the Internet; electronic communication equipment and instruments, namely, computer hardware, portable computers, apparatus for transmission of communication, communication hubs, and communications servers; telephones, mobile telephones; cellular telephones; video phones, parts for mobile telephones, namely, hands free kits for mobile telephones, fitted plastic films known as skins for covering and providing a scratch proof barrier or protection for mobile telephones, cases for mobile telephones; mobile digital electronic devices, namely, electronic personal organizers, mobile telephones, personal digital assistants, and portable telecommunication instant messaging devices; cordless telephones; computer hardware for telecommunications; computer telephony software; telecommunications equipment, namely, telephones and videophones; computer hardware for voice mail; caller ID [identification] and voice over IP [Internet protocol] software, computer software for voice mail recording and playback, computer software for rendering and display of caller ID [identification information, computer software for telecommunications access via voice over IP Internet protocol], telephone flat panel display screens, video screens, video screens for use within a video phone, and video cameras for use in a video phone; telephone-based information retrieval computer software and computer hardware; telecommunications apparatus and instruments, namely, apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound and images, and apparatus for transmission of communication; portable handheld digital electronic devices in the nature of electronic personal organizers, mobile telephones, personal digital assistants, portable telecommunication instant messaging devices, and apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound and images and operating software therefor; nano computers; laptop computers; electronic personal organizers, electronic notepads in the nature of tablet computers; headphone systems, consisting of headphones, stereo cables and amplifiers; digital satellite broadcasting systems, namely, receivers, transmitters and antennas for satellite broadcasting; electric cables; loudspeakers; USB hubs and adapters; and all of the foregoing goods with downloadable electronic manuals distributed therewith.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
MP3 players; MP4 players; sound cards; earphones; headphones; subwoofers; loud speakers; wireless speakers; remote controls for radios, televisions, and stereos; instrument and materials for transmitting and/or receiving and/or recording sound and/or visual images, namely, digital media streaming devices; downloadable digital music all provided on-line from databases or from the Internet or from any other communications network; digital music downloadable from the Internet; electronic communication equipment and instruments, namely, computer hardware, portable computers, apparatus for transmission of communication, communication hubs, and communications servers; telephones, mobile telephones; cellular telephones; video phones, parts for mobile telephones, namely, hands free kits for mobile telephones, fitted plastic films known as skins for covering and providing a scratch proof barrier or protection for mobile telephones, cases for mobile telephones; mobile digital electronic devices, namely, electronic personal organizers, mobile telephones, personal digital assistants, and portable telecommunication instant messaging devices; cordless telephones; computer hardware for telecommunications; computer telephony software; telecommunications equipment, namely, telephones and videophones; computer hardware for voice mail; caller ID [identification] and voice over IP [Internet protocol] software, computer software for voice mail recording and playback, computer software for rendering and display of caller ID [identification information, computer software for telecommunications access via voice over IP Internet protocol], telephone flat panel display screens, video screens, video screens for use within a video phone, and video cameras for use in a video phone; telephone-based information retrieval computer software and computer hardware; telecommunications apparatus and instruments, namely, apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound and images, and apparatus for transmission of communication; portable handheld digital electronic devices in the nature of electronic personal organizers, mobile telephones, personal digital assistants, portable telecommunication instant messaging devices, and apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound and images and operating software therefor; nano computers; laptop computers; electronic personal organizers, electronic notepads in the nature of tablet computers; headphone systems, consisting of headphones, stereo cables and amplifiers; digital satellite broadcasting systems, namely, receivers, transmitters and antennas for satellite broadcasting; electric cables; loudspeakers; USB hubs and adapters; and all of the foregoing goods with downloadable electronic manuals distributed therewith; Digital signal processing chips; integrated circuits, computer hardware; computer operating system software; computer hardware and computer software to control and improve computer and audio equipment sound; computer software for operating multimedia recording and playback devices and consumer electronic devices; computer memories; computer interfaces; computer software applications [downloadable]; computer programs [downloadable software]; portable hardware to control and improve audio equipment sound; apparatus for processing audio and/or visual signals; computer peripheral devices; sound recording apparatus; sound reproduction apparatus; sound transmitting apparatus; pre-recorded digital and electronic media devices featuring interactive sound and visual recordings in the nature of music, and also featuring images, audio, video and audio-visual content in the fields of personal gaming and music; interactive computer software for computer games; amplifiers.
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Apparatus for controlling lighting behavior of a plurality of lighting elements and a method therefor
There is provided an apparatus configured to control a plurality of light emitting elements so that the light emitting elements display a lighting behavior. The apparatus includes a control portion operable to generate an instruction sequence. The instruction sequence controls the lighting behavior of the light emitting elements. The instruction sequence can include a plurality of lighting instructions. The control portion can include a first input portion and an option portion. The first input portion generates a first lighting instruction of the plurality of lighting instructions and the option portion can be operated by, for example, a user to present a second input portion for generating a second lighting instruction of the plurality of lighting instructions. The lighting behavior displayed by the light emitting elements can have a lighting sequence which is based on the instruction sequence where the first lighting instruction is followed by the second lighting instruction.
There is provided an apparatus configured to control a plurality of light emitting elements so that the light emitting elements display a lighting behavior based on audio output which is based on an audio file. The apparatus can include a control portion and a choreography portion. The control portion is operable to generate an instruction sequence which can be used to control the lighting behavior of the light emitting elements, the instruction sequence can include a plurality of lighting instructions. The choreography portion is operable to associate at least one lighting instruction from the plurality of lighting instructions with at least one portion of the audio file.
There is provided a method for generating a personalized Head Related Transfer Function (HRTF). The method can include capturing an image of an ear using a portable device, auto-scaling the captured image to determine physical geometries of the ear and obtaining a personalized HRTF based on the determined physical geometries of the ear.
There is provided a method for creating a stereoscopic image sequence. The method can include capturing a sequence of static images and forming a plurality of image pairs. Each image pair can include a first image and a second image selected from the sequence of static images. Selection of the first image can be done in a manner so that the image pairs are formed a spatially coherent manner. The stereoscopic image sequence can be created based on the image pairs. Creating the stereoscopic image sequence can, for example, relate to producing a stereoscopic video.
There is provided an apparatus which can include a plurality of speaker drivers and a control processor. The control processor can be configured to flexibly group the speaker drivers. The control processor can be further configured to perform the tasks of controlling directivity of audio output from at least one group and providing time delay to audio output from at least one speaker driver from at least one controlled group so as to generate at least one sound field associable with a dispersed profile.
H04R 1/40 - Arrangements for obtaining desired frequency or directional characteristics for obtaining desired directional characteristic only by combining a number of identical transducers
There is provided an audio system which can include an apparatus (e.g., a soundbar) and a computer. The apparatus can include a plurality of speaker drivers. Additionally, the computer can be coupled to the apparatus. The computer can be configured to present a user interface and a suite of audio effects. The suite of audio effects and the user interface can be used for flexibly choreographing audio output (i.e., of a data file) from the apparatus.
G06F 3/0484 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] for the control of specific functions or operations, e.g. selecting or manipulating an object, an image or a displayed text element, setting a parameter value or selecting a range
A digital signal is processed by splitting it into at least two frequency subbands and the two subband signals are downsampled. A filter is applied in at least one of the subband signals. At least one of the phase and magnitude of the subband filtered signals is matched in the transition frequency band between the two subbands.
G10L 19/00 - Speech or audio signal analysis-synthesis techniques for redundancy reduction, e.g. in vocodersCoding or decoding of speech or audio signals, using source filter models or psychoacoustic analysis
G10L 21/00 - Speech or voice signal processing techniques to produce another audible or non-audible signal, e.g. visual or tactile, in order to modify its quality or its intelligibility
G10L 19/02 - Speech or audio signal analysis-synthesis techniques for redundancy reduction, e.g. in vocodersCoding or decoding of speech or audio signals, using source filter models or psychoacoustic analysis using spectral analysis, e.g. transform vocoders or subband vocoders
There is provided a container having a first end and a second end, the container being shaped and dimensioned so as to be suitable for carrying merchandise. The container can include a body portion defined between the first and second ends. The body portion can include a magnifying portion which facilitates a magnified view of at least a portion of the merchandise carried within the container.
There is provided a method for optimizing user workout based on audio feedback provided to a user. The method can include providing an input module for the user to input reference data, collecting biometric data associated with the user, comparing the collected biometric data and the reference data, and varying one of beat rate and rhythm of the audio feedback based on the comparison between the collected biometric data and the reference data. User workout can be optimized by manner of user controlling workout pace in accordance with variance in either beat rate or rhythm of the audio feedback provided to the user.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Computer hardware and computer software to control and improve computer and audio equipment sound; sound recording apparatus; sound reproduction apparatus; sound transmitting apparatus; pre-recorded digital and electronic media devices, namely, CDs, DVDs, and memory cards featuring interactive sound and visual recordings in the nature of music, and also featuring images, audio, video and audio-visual content in the fields of personal gaming and music; interactive computer software for computer games; amplifiers; MP3 players; MP4 players; sound cards; earphones; headphones; subwoofers; loud speakers; wireless speakers; remote controls for radios, televisions, and stereos; instrument and materials for transmitting and/or receiving and/or recording sound and/or visual images, namely, digital media streaming devices; consumer electronics, namely, CD players and digital audio players and downloadable digital music all provided on-line from databases or from the Internet or from any other communications network; digital music downloadable from the Internet
A headphone is provided. The headphone can include an enclosure having a surface. A continuous groove can be defined on the surface. The continuous groove can be shaped and dimensioned so that at least one perforation can be defined along the continuous groove. The continuous groove can be further shaped and dimensioned so as to be capable of carrying a detachable auxiliary portion. The at least one perforation can allow an air passage to be formed between the outside of the enclosure and a chamber defined within the enclosure. When the continuous groove carries the detachable auxiliary portion, air passage between the chamber and outside of the enclosure is blocked.
H04R 1/28 - Transducer mountings or enclosures designed for specific frequency responseTransducer enclosures modified by provision of mechanical or acoustic impedances, e.g. resonator, damping means
