Various implementations include hearing assist devices and systems for processing audio signals. In particular implementations, a process includes: receiving an input signal via a microphone from a noisy environment; performing a volume adjustment to the input signal; and applying hearing assist device signal processing to the volume adjusted input signal, such that the hearing assist device signal processing is applied as though the input signal was received in a quieter environment.
Aspects of the present disclosure provide a system configured to emit audio. The system including an audio emitting device, a controller configured to control one or more operations of the audio emitting device, and a biometric sensor. The biometric sensor is in communication with the controller. The controller is configured to receive a first biometric input from the biometric sensor and is configured to cause the audio emitting device to conduct a first operation of the one or more operations based on the first biometric input.
Aspects of the present disclosure provide a system configured to emit audio. The system including an audio emitting device, a controller configured to control one or more operations of the audio emitting device, and a biometric sensor. The biometric sensor is in communication with the controller. The controller is configured to receive a first biometric input from the biometric sensor and is configured to cause the audio emitting device to conduct a first operation of the one or more operations based on the first biometric input.
iiiiiiiviv) control, based on the estimated audio transfer function, one or more operations of the wearable audio device. The transfer function is generally an audio transfer function when a user is wearing the wearable audio device.
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Machine Learning (ML) Based Road Noise Cancelation (RNC) with User Position Tracking
Various implementations include noise cancelation (NC) systems and related approaches for NC. Certain implementations include a system including: a vehicle audio system including at least one transducer for providing an audio output to an occupant in a vehicle; a position sensor for indicating a position of the occupant in the vehicle; a set of additional sensors including an accelerometer; and a machine learning (ML) based road noise cancelation (RNC) system connected with the vehicle audio system and the position sensor, the ML based RNC system configured to: receive inputs from the vehicle audio system, the position sensor, and the accelerometer; apply a set of parameters defining noise cancelation signals based on the inputs; and generate noise cancelation signals for output by the at least one transducer based on the applied set of parameters.
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REAL-TIME TRANSFER FUNCTION ESTIMATION FOR WEARABLE AUDIO DEVICES
Techniques, including wearable audio devices and systems implementing the techniques, for transfer function estimation. Such a wearable audio device may include a driver, a sensor, and one or more processors. The one or more processors may be generally configured, individually or collectively, to: (i) output, using the driver, an output audio signal, (ii) receive, using the sensor, a received audio signal, (iii) estimate, based on the output audio signal and the received audio signal, an audio transfer function at least periodically over a period of time, and (iv) control, based on the estimated audio transfer function, one or more operations of the wearable audio device. The transfer function is generally an audio transfer function when a user is wearing the wearable audio device.
Various implementations include noise cancelation (NC) systems and related approaches for NC. Certain implementations include a system including: a vehicle audio system including at least one transducer for providing an audio output to an occupant in a vehicle; a position sensor for indicating a position of the occupant in the vehicle; a set of additional sensors including an accelerometer; and a machine learning (ML) based road noise cancelation (RNC) system connected with the vehicle audio system and the position sensor, the ML based RNC system configured to: receive inputs from the vehicle audio system, the position sensor, and the accelerometer; apply a set of parameters defining noise cancelation signals based on the inputs; and generate noise cancelation signals for output by the at least one transducer based on the applied set of parameters.
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Aspects include open-ear headphones. In certain cases, an open-ear headphone includes: a body having: a first portion configured to pass over an outer side of at least one of an anti-helix, a helix, or a lobule of the outer ear, and a second portion configured to be located behind the outer ear; and an acoustic module coupled to the body and configured to be located at least in part in a cavum conchae of an outer ear of a user, the acoustic module having an acoustic transducer and a nozzle including a first sound-emitting opening, where the nozzle is an extension of the acoustic module that directs acoustic energy from the first sound-emitting opening toward an ear canal entrance of the user.
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H04R 1/34 - Dispositions pour obtenir la fréquence désirée ou les caractéristiques directionnelles pour obtenir la caractéristique directionnelle désirée uniquement en utilisant un seul transducteur avec des moyens réfléchissant, diffractant, dirigeant ou guidant des sons
Various implementations include audio systems. Particular aspects include a vehicle audio system, including a housing pre-installed in a vehicle, the housing including: a slot sized to receive a transducer assembly, and an electrical connector for enabling an audio connection with the transducer assembly; and a removable cover on the housing.
H04R 1/02 - BoîtiersMeublesMontages à l'intérieur de ceux-ci
H04R 1/26 - Dispositions dans l'espace de transducteurs séparés sensibles à plusieurs bandes de fréquences
H04S 7/00 - Dispositions pour l'indicationDispositions pour la commande, p. ex. pour la commande de l'équilibrage
B60R 11/02 - Autres aménagements pour tenir ou monter des objets pour postes radio, de télévision, téléphones, ou objets similairesDisposition de leur commande
Aspects include open-ear headphones. In certain cases, an open-ear headphone includes: a body having: a first portion configured to pass over an outer side of at least one of an anti-helix, a helix, or a lobule of the outer ear, and a second portion configured to be located behind the outer ear; and an acoustic module coupled to the body and configured to be located at least in part in a cavum conchae of an outer ear of a user, the acoustic module having an acoustic transducer and a nozzle including a first sound-emitting opening, where the nozzle is an extension of the acoustic module that directs acoustic energy from the first sound-emitting opening toward an ear canal entrance of the user.
H04R 1/32 - Dispositions pour obtenir la fréquence désirée ou les caractéristiques directionnelles pour obtenir la caractéristique directionnelle désirée uniquement
A wearable audio device including a first earcup, a second earcup, and a controller. The first earcup includes a first accelerometer configured to generate a first sensor signal. The second earcup includes a second accelerometer configured to generate a second sensor signal. The controller is configured to: (1) generate a first orientation state based on the first sensor signal; (2) generate a second orientation state based on the second sensor signal; and (3) trigger an action in response to each of the first orientation state and the second orientation state meeting an end-of-session orientation condition.
A wearable audio device including a first earcup, a second earcup, and a controller. The first earcup includes a first accelerometer configured to generate a first sensor signal. The second earcup includes a second accelerometer configured to generate a second sensor signal. The controller is configured to: (1) generate a first orientation state based on the first sensor signal; (2) generate a second orientation state based on the second sensor signal; and (3) trigger an action in response to each of the first orientation state and the second orientation state meeting an end-of-session orientation condition.
Aspects include open-ear headphones. In certain cases, an open-ear headphone includes: an acoustic module configured to be located at least in part in a cavum conchae of an outer ear of a user, the acoustic module having an acoustic transducer and a first sound-emitting opening; a body coupled to the acoustic module, the body having: a first portion configured to pass over an outer side of at least one of an anti-helix, a helix, or a lobule of the outer ear, and a second portion configured to be located behind the outer ear; and a cover over the body for controlling a fit of the open-ear headphone on the ear.
Various implementations include noise cancelation (NC) systems and related approaches for NC. Certain implementations include a method of training a noise cancelation (NC) system for a vehicle with inputs obtained from a set of optical sensors. Additional implementations include running an NC system by generating noise cancelation signals for output by a transducer based on an applied set of parameters. Further implementations include a system that includes a vehicle audio system, a vehicle sensor system, and an NC system with a ML module. The ML module is configured to apply a set of parameters based on inputs, and in certain cases, generate noise cancelation signals for output by the transducer based on the applied set of parameters.
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A system for providing spatialized audio in a vehicle, including a vehicle orientation sensor outputting a vehicle orientation signal and being disposed on the vehicle and a controller configured to receive a user orientation signal output from a user orientation sensor being on a wearable that, during use, moves with a first user’s head, wherein the controller is further configured to determine an orientation of the user’s head relative to the vehicle based, at least, on a difference between the vehicle orientation signal and the user orientation signal, the controller being further configured to output to a first binaural device, according to the orientation of the user’s head relative to the vehicle, a first spatial audio signal, such that the first binaural device produces a first spatial acoustic signal perceived by the user as originating from a first virtual source location within a cabin of the vehicle.
41 - Éducation, divertissements, activités sportives et culturelles
Produits et services
Entertainment services, namely, production of episodic television; Entertainment services, namely, providing podcasts in the field of arts and entertainment; providing online non-downloadable videos in the field of arts and entertainment; entertainment services in the nature of production of musical recordings
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Noise Cancelation (NC) in Vehicle with Optical Tracking
Various implementations include noise cancelation (NC) systems and related approaches for NC. Certain implementations include a method of training a noise cancelation (NC) system for a vehicle with inputs obtained from a set of optical sensors. Additional implementations include running an NC system by generating noise cancelation signals for output by a transducer based on an applied set of parameters. Further implementations include a system that includes a vehicle audio system, a vehicle sensor system, and an NC system with a ML module. The ML module is configured to apply a set of parameters based on inputs, and in certain cases, generate noise cancelation signals for output by the transducer based on the applied set of parameters.
Various implementations include audio devices configured to mitigate electrostatic discharge (ESD) events, or strikes. In certain implementations, an audio device includes: a device housing containing: a microphone housing having a microphone therein; a stiffener over the microphone housing; and a mesh overlying the stiffener, wherein the mesh is positioned to divert an electrostatic discharge (ESD) strike away from the microphone in the microphone housing.
Various implementations include audio devices and methods for controlling audio output. Certain implementations include a method of controlling audio device output, including: receiving an audio file or audio stream for output at an audio device, the audio file or audio stream provided with metadata defining audio output settings, wherein the audio file or audio stream is in a standard format, evaluating the metadata for corresponding output capabilities at the audio device, and if the audio device does not have corresponding output capabilities defined by the metadata, outputting the audio file or audio stream in the standard format.
Various implementations include audio devices and methods for controlling audio output. Certain implementations include a method of controlling audio device output, including: receiving an audio file or audio stream for output at an audio device, the audio file or audio stream provided with metadata defining audio output settings, wherein the audio file or audio stream is in a standard format, evaluating the metadata for corresponding output capabilities at the audio device, and if the audio device does not have corresponding output capabilities defined by the metadata, outputting the audio file or audio stream in the standard format.
G06F 16/68 - Recherche de données caractérisée par l’utilisation de métadonnées, p. ex. de métadonnées ne provenant pas du contenu ou de métadonnées générées manuellement
G06F 16/907 - Recherche caractérisée par l’utilisation de métadonnées, p. ex. de métadonnées ne provenant pas du contenu ou de métadonnées générées manuellement
Various implementations include audio devices and methods for content detection in audio signals. Certain implementations include an audio device, including: at least one processor configured to: receive an audio input signal; extract content-based features from the audio input signal; provide the extracted content-based features to a machine learning (ML) based content detection module running at the audio device; and adjust an audio output setting for the output based on a content indicator from the ML based content detection module.
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Various implementations include audio devices and methods for content detection in audio signals. Certain implementations include an audio device, including: at least one processor configured to: receive an audio input signal; extract content-based features from the audio input signal; provide the extracted content-based features to a machine learning (ML) based content detection module running at the audio device; and adjust an audio output setting for the output based on a content indicator from the ML based content detection module.
iiiii) perform, when a plurality of conditions are met, a comparison of one or more audio fingerprints associated with a user of the wearable audio device and the first input audio signal to determine whether the speaker is the user. The plurality of conditions may include the speaker wearing the wearable audio device and the first input audio signal including speech from the speaker.
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METHODS, DEVICES, AND SYSTEMS FOR RENDERING SPATIALIZED BINAURAL AUDIO
A binaural audio device including a controller and left and right acoustic transducers is provided. The controller is configured to: (1) generate a center channel signal, a left residual signal, and a right residual signal based on left and a right binaural signals; (2) generate a spatialized center signal based on the center channel signal; and (3) render output audio based on the spatialized center signal and the residual signals. The output audio includes (1) left output audio based on the spatialized center signal and the left residual signal and (2) right output audio based on the spatialized center signal and the right residual signal. The left acoustic transducer renders the left output audio and the right acoustic transducer renders the right output audio.
Systems and methods for broadcasting wireless data via one or more retransmission schemes to increase the packet reception in a wireless system. One or more devices of the system are configured to listen for an initial data packet from a source device. Should one or more devices successfully receive the initial packet, each device that received the packet can unconditionally retransmit a copy of the payload of the initial packet such that any device that failed to receive the initial packet payload has an opportunity to receive it during the respective retransmissions. Similarly, each device of the system can send acknowledgements to the other system devices that indicate whether they received the initial packet. Should one or more of the devices successfully receive the initial packet, the devices can conditionally retransmit a copy of the missing payload when one or more devices indicates they have failed to receive it.
Techniques, including audio devices and systems implementing the techniques, for performing speaker identification using speaker fingerprints. Such an audio device may be a wearable audio device and include an internal sensor and one or more processors coupled to the internal sensor. The one or more processors may be configured, individually or collectively, to: (i) receive, using the internal sensor, a first input audio signal from a speaker, and (ii) perform, when a plurality of conditions are met, a comparison of one or more audio fingerprints associated with a user of the wearable audio device and the first input audio signal to determine whether the speaker is the user. The plurality of conditions may include the speaker wearing the wearable audio device and the first input audio signal including speech from the speaker.
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Processes, methods, systems, and devices are disclosed for pairing a target device with a source device and pairing the target device with a partner device. A user may choose between using the target device and the partner device without actively connecting the partner device to the source device. The target device and the partner device may each be a specialized device providing certain functions. For example, the source device may be a computing device, such as a smart phone or a tablet computer. The target device may be a sound bar dedicated for playing high definition surround sound that outperforms internal speakers of the source device. And the partner device may be a noise-canceling headset. The user may want to seamlessly switch between playing sounds on the sound bard and the headset from time to time under different circumstances, without needing to manually pair the headset to the computing device.
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A system for providing augmented audio to users in a vehicle, comprising: a plurality of speakers disposed in a perimeter of a cabin of the vehicle, one or more sensors configured to detect a characteristic of at least one occupant in the cabin of the vehicle, and a controller coupled to the plurality of speakers and the one or more sensors. The controller is configured to receive a first audio signal and a second audio signal and to drive the plurality of speakers in accordance with a first array configuration such that a bass content of the first audio signal is produced in a first listening zone within the vehicle cabin, and to drive the plurality of speakers in accordance with a second array configuration such that a bass content of the second audio signal is produced in a second listening zone within the vehicle cabin. In the first listening zone a magnitude of the first bass content is greater than a magnitude of the second bass content and in the second listening zone the magnitude of the second bass content is greater than the magnitude of the first bass content. At least one of the first array configuration or the second array configuration is selected or determined based at least in part upon the detected characteristic of the at least one occupant.
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Entertainment services, namely, production of episodic television; Entertainment services, namely, providing podcasts in the field of arts and entertainment; providing online non-downloadable videos in the field of arts and entertainment; entertainment services in the nature of production of musical recordings.
A method for rendering output audio via a wearable audio device is provided. The method includes: (1) generating an aware audio signal based on a playback audio signal and an environmental aware signal corresponding to a feedforward microphone; (2) filtering, via an adaptive filter, the aware audio signal to generate an adapted aware signal; (3) generating an acoustic driver signal based on the adapted aware signal and a feedback audio signal corresponding to a feedback microphone; and (4) rendering, via an acoustic driver, output audio based on the acoustic driver signal. The adaptive filter is configured to adapt based on the aware audio signal and the feedback audio signal.
A wearable audio device including an acoustic driver, a feedforward microphone, a feedback microphone, and a controller is provided. The controller generates an aware audio signal based on a playback audio signal and an external audio signal corresponding to the feedforward microphone. The controller further generates a feedback path signal based on the aware audio signal and a feedback audio signal. The feedback audio signal corresponds to the feedback microphone. The controller further generates a noise floor reduction signal based on the feedback path signal, the playback audio signal, and the external audio signal. The controller further generates an acoustic driver signal based on feedback path signal and the noise floor reduction signal. The controller renders, via the acoustic driver, output audio based on the acoustic driver signal.
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An open-ear headphone with an acoustic module that is configured to be located at least in part in a concha of an outer ear of a user. The acoustic module includes an acoustic transducer, and a sound-emitting opening that is configured to emit sound produced by the acoustic transducer. A body is coupled to the acoustic module and includes a first portion that is configured to pass over an outer side of at least one of an anti-helix and a helix and a lobule of the outer ear, and a second portion that is configured to be located behind the outer ear.
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ADAPTIVE NOISE FLOOR REDUCTION FOR WEARABLE AUDIO DEVICES
A wearable audio device including an acoustic driver, a feedforward microphone, a feedback microphone, and a controller is provided. The controller generates an aware audio signal based on a playback audio signal and an external audio signal corresponding to the feedforward microphone. The controller further generates a feedback path signal based on the aware audio signal and a feedback audio signal. The feedback audio signal corresponds to the feedback microphone. The controller further generates a noise floor reduction signal based on the feedback path signal, the playback audio signal, and the external audio signal. The controller further generates an acoustic driver signal based on feedback path signal and the noise floor reduction signal. The controller renders, via the acoustic driver, output audio based on the acoustic driver signal.
Aspects include headphones and headbands for headphones. In certain cases, a headphone headband includes: a cushion assembly; a slider telescopically coupled to the cushion assembly, the slider comprising a proximal end disposed within the cushion assembly and a distal end extending outward from the cushion assembly; an earphone; and a yoke coupling the earphone to the distal end of the slider, wherein the slider includes an internal hinge enabling the yoke to pivot relative to a primary axis of the slider.
A method for rendering output audio via a wearable audio device is provided. The method includes: (1) generating an aware audio signal based on a playback audio signal and an environmental aware signal corresponding to a feedforward microphone; (2) filtering, via an adaptive filter, the aware audio signal to generate an adapted aware signal; (3) generating an acoustic driver signal based on the adapted aware signal and a feedback audio signal corresponding to a feedback microphone; and (4) rendering, via an acoustic driver, output audio based on the acoustic driver signal. The adaptive filter is configured to adapt based on the aware audio signal and the feedback audio signal.
Various implementations include road noise cancelation (RNC) systems and related approaches for RNC. Certain implementations include a RNC system having: a position sensor configured to detect a position of an occupant in a vehicle; a transducer configured to receive a cancelation signal and produce a cancelation audio signal in the vehicle; a microphone configured to provide an error signal representative of acoustic energy at a first location in the vehicle; a set of projection filters configured to filter the error signal to provide an estimated error signal at the position of the occupant in the vehicle, wherein the set of projection filters are selected from a predefined library of projection filters associated with a set of occupant positions in the vehicle; and an adaptive module that adjusts the cancelation signal based on the estimated error signal.
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ROAD NOISE CANCELATION (RNC) WITH USER POSITION TRACKING
Various implementations include road noise cancelation (RNC) systems and related approaches for RNC. Certain implementations include a RNC system having: a position sensor configured to detect a position of an occupant in a vehicle; a transducer configured to receive a cancelation signal and produce a cancelation audio signal in the vehicle; a microphone configured to provide an error signal representative of acoustic energy at a first location in the vehicle; a set of projection filters configured to filter the error signal to provide an estimated error signal at the position of the occupant in the vehicle, wherein the set of projection filters are selected from a predefined library of projection filters associated with a set of occupant positions in the vehicle; and an adaptive module that adjusts the cancelation signal based on the estimated error signal.
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Aspects include headphones and headbands for headphones. In certain cases, a headphone headband includes: a cushion assembly; a slider telescopically coupled to the cushion assembly, the slider comprising a proximal end disposed within the cushion assembly and a distal end extending outward from the cushion assembly; an earphone; and a yoke coupling the earphone to the distal end of the slider, wherein the slider includes an internal hinge enabling the yoke to pivot relative to a primary axis of the slider.
Techniques, including devices and systems implementing the techniques, for using an audio device. One example audio device generally includes one or more processors. The one or more processors, individually or collectively, are generally configured to establish a wireless connection with a first source device, the first source device being associated with an identifier, generate an alias for the first source device or for a second source device, the alias being different than the identifier, and assign the alias to the first source device or the second source device. The alias of the source device may be personalized to the user (e.g., accurately express a relationship between the user and the source device) of the source device and be user and device friendly (e.g., when using large langue model based voice assistants).
A system and method for managing simultaneous data streams from multiple sources is provided. At least one paired audio device within the system, is a managing device and coordinates the audio playback presented in each paired audio device. In this way, each device can produce an audio playback associated with different streams simultaneously. In some examples, the managing device is one of the two devices or a peripheral device, e.g., a smartphone. In some examples, each data stream contains data used to generate a priority level for each data stream. The managing device can allow a data stream having a higher priority level or the data stream with a detected change to “barge-in” causing the playbacks of each device to be associated with a different data stream. Additionally, each device is capable of assuming the role of “stream scanner” to prevent uneven power consumption between the devices within the system.
H04L 65/61 - Diffusion en flux de paquets multimédias pour la prise en charge des services de diffusion par flux unidirectionnel, p. ex. radio sur Internet
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H04L 65/75 - Gestion des paquets du réseau multimédia
H04L 67/51 - Découverte ou gestion de ceux-ci, p. ex. protocole de localisation de service [SLP] ou services du Web
Aspects include headphones and headbands for headphones. In certain cases, a headphone headband includes: a cushion assembly; a slider telescopically coupled to the cushion assembly; an earphone; and a yoke coupling the earphone to the slider. The yoke can include an integral pivot mechanism.
An audio device including at least one acoustic transducer and a controller is provided. The controller is configured to (1) render microphone calibration audio via the at least one acoustic transducer; (2) wirelessly receive a microphone calibration data set corresponding to the microphone calibration audio; (3) render sound optimization audio via the at least one acoustic transducer; (4) wirelessly receive a sound optimization data set corresponding to the sound optimization audio at a first listening location; (5) generate an equalization parameter based on the sound optimization data set and the microphone calibration data set; (6) generate an optimized output audio signal based on an output audio data set and the equalization parameter; and (7) render the optimized output audio via the at least one acoustic transducer based on the optimized output audio signal.
An audio device including at least one acoustic transducer and a controller is provided. The controller is configured to (1) render microphone calibration audio via the at least one acoustic transducer; (2) wirelessly receive a microphone calibration data set corresponding to the microphone calibration audio; (3) render sound optimization audio via the at least one acoustic transducer; (4) wirelessly receive a sound optimization data set corresponding to the sound optimization audio at a first listening location; (5) generate an equalization parameter based on the sound optimization data set and the microphone calibration data set; (6) generate an optimized output audio signal based on an output audio data set and the equalization parameter; and (7) render the optimized output audio via the at least one acoustic transducer based on the optimized output audio signal.
A wearable audio device is provided. The wearable audio device includes a first capacitive proximity sensor. The first capacitive proximity sensor is configured to generate a raw proximity signal. The wearable audio device further includes a second capacitive proximity sensor. The second capacitive proximity sensor is configured to generate a raw reference signal. The wearable audio device further includes a controller. The controller is configured to calculate a proximity threshold. The proximity threshold is calculated based on a product adjustment ratio, a bias value, and the raw reference signal. The controller is further configured to determine an on-head status. The on-head status is determined based on the raw proximity signal and the proximity threshold.
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Aspects include headphones and headbands for headphones. In certain cases, a headphone headband includes: a cushion assembly; a slider telescopically coupled to the cushion assembly; an earphone; and a yoke coupling the earphone to the slider. The yoke can include an integral pivot mechanism.
A wearable audio device is provided. The wearable audio device includes a first capacitive proximity sensor. The first capacitive proximity sensor is configured to generate a raw proximity signal. The wearable audio device further includes a second capacitive proximity sensor. The second capacitive proximity sensor is configured to generate a raw reference signal. The wearable audio device further includes a controller. The controller is configured to calculate a proximity threshold. The proximity threshold is calculated based on a product adjustment ratio, a bias value, and the raw reference signal. The controller is further configured to determine an on-head status. The on-head status is determined based on the raw proximity signal and the proximity threshold.
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Produits et services
Licensing of intellectual property; licensing of computer software; licensing of intellectual property in the nature of proprietary algorithms for use in signal processing; licensing of intellectual property in the nature of proprietary technology in the field of sound tuning
Aspects include headphones and headbands for headphones. In certain cases, a headphone headband includes: a cushion assembly having: a cushion frame, and a top cap coupled with the cushion frame; a slider telescopically coupled to the cushion assembly, the slider comprising a proximal end disposed within the cushion assembly and a distal end extending outward from the cushion assembly, where the cushion frame and the top cap interface to provide an integral slide lock, and collectively define a channel for guiding the slider; an earphone; and a yoke coupling the earphone to the slider.
A case for an electronic device, the case including a lower housing having a cavity to receive the electronic device, an electronic connector configured to couple to the electronic device, and a lid attached to the lower housing with a pivotable joint allowing the lid to rotate between a fully closed position and an open position. The lid is aligned over the cavity in the fully closed position. The lid is angularly displaced allowing for removal of the electronic device in the open position. The lid includes at least one overhang. The at least one overhang is configured to receive engagement features of a cover disposed on the lid. The at least one overhang and the engagement features prevent the cover from displacement when the lid is rotated between the fully closed position and the open position.
Aspects include headphones and headbands for headphones. In certain cases, a headphone headband includes: a cushion assembly having: a cushion frame, and a top cap coupled with the cushion frame; a slider telescopically coupled to the cushion assembly, the slider comprising a proximal end disposed within the cushion assembly and a distal end extending outward from the cushion assembly, where the cushion frame and the top cap interface to provide an integral slide lock, and collectively define a channel for guiding the slider; an earphone; and a yoke coupling the earphone to the slider.
Techniques and devices are described for generating modified audio signals. The techniques include receiving an audio signal at a device, tracking a movement of the device, generating a first modified audio signal to spatialize the audio signal, generating a second modified audio signal to spatialize the audio signal, causing the first modified audio signal to be rendered using a first speaker of the device, and causing the second modified audio signal to be rendered using a second speaker of the device. In some cases, the first modified audio signal is generated using a first head-related transfer function (HRTF) and the movement of the device, and the second modified audio signal is generated using a second HRTF and the movement of the device, where the second HRTF is different from the first HRTF. Numerous variations and configurations will be apparent in view of this disclosure.
A case for an electronic device, the case including a lower housing having a cavity to receive the electronic device, an electronic connector configured to couple to the electronic device, and a lid attached to the lower housing with a pivotable joint allowing the lid to rotate between a fully closed position and an open position. The lid is aligned over the cavity in the fully closed position. The lid is angularly displaced allowing for removal of the electronic device in the open position. The lid includes at least one overhang. The at least one overhang is configured to receive engagement features of a cover disposed on the lid. The at least one overhang and the engagement features prevent the cover from displacement when the lid is rotated between the fully closed position and the open position.
A device including a mechanical button, a capsense circuit, and a microcontroller is provided. The mechanical button is configured to generate an input signal. The capsense circuit is electrically coupled to the mechanical button. The capsense circuit is configured to (1) measure, while in a scanning state, a capacitance corresponding to the input signal; (2) enter a debouncing state in response to the capacitance exceeding an actuation threshold; (3) generate, while in the debouncing state, a debounced signal in response to the capacitance remaining above the actuation threshold for a predetermined period; and (4) transmit the debounced signal to a microcontroller to initiate a function.
Aspects include headphones. In certain cases, a headphone includes: an ear cuff body having: a first portion configured to pass over an outer side of at least one of an antihelix, a helix, or a lobule of a user's outer ear; and a second portion configured to sit behind the outer ear; an acoustic package configured to deliver sound to the ear canal region; and wiring extending between the ear cuff body to the acoustic package.
Aspects include headphones. In certain cases, a headphone includes: an ear cuff body having: a first portion configured to pass over an outer side of at least one of an antihelix, a helix, or a lobule of a user's outer ear; and a second portion configured to sit behind the outer ear; an acoustic package configured to deliver sound to the ear canal region; and wiring extending between the ear cuff body to the acoustic package.
Systems, methods, and computer readable media are disclosed that detect a head orientation of a user, determine an anchor position from the detected head orientation, detect a change in the head orientation, and adapt the anchor position to the detected change in head orientation.
Various implementations include approaches for device control and/or sound source selection in audio devices. In some implementations, an audio device includes: an electro-acoustic transducer for providing an audio output; a set of microphones for detecting ambient sounds; and a processor coupled with the electro-acoustic transducer and the set of microphones, the processor configured to: evaluate microphone signals from the set of microphones to identify classes of sound sources in the ambient sounds; and adjust output of at least one class of the ambient sounds relative to another class of ambient sounds based on a user input.
A device including a mechanical button, a capsense circuit, and a microcontroller is provided. The mechanical button is configured to generate an input signal. The capsense circuit is electrically coupled to the mechanical button. The capsense circuit is configured to (1) measure, while in a scanning state, a capacitance corresponding to the input signal; (2) enter a debouncing state in response to the capacitance exceeding an actuation threshold; (3) generate, while in the debouncing state, a debounced signal in response to the capacitance remaining above the actuation threshold for a predetermined period; and (4) transmit the debounced signal to a microcontroller to initiate a function.
An earpiece includes an electro-acoustic transducer, a housing that encloses the electro-acoustic transducer, and a nozzle. The nozzle is coupled to the housing and is configured to direct acoustic energy from the transducer toward a user's ear canal when the earpiece is worn. The nozzle defines an inlet opening, an exit opening, and an acoustic pathway extending therebetween. A microphone is disposed within the nozzle and includes a microphone port. A chimney acoustically couples the microphone port to the exit opening and at least partially defines an effective port for the microphone. The inlet opening is closer to the electro-acoustic transducer than the exit opening such that acoustic energy radiated by the electro-acoustic transducer travels from the inlet opening toward the exit opening. The effective port is closer to the exit opening than the microphone port. The effective port is spaced from an exit opening of the nozzle.
H04R 1/02 - BoîtiersMeublesMontages à l'intérieur de ceux-ci
H04R 1/34 - Dispositions pour obtenir la fréquence désirée ou les caractéristiques directionnelles pour obtenir la caractéristique directionnelle désirée uniquement en utilisant un seul transducteur avec des moyens réfléchissant, diffractant, dirigeant ou guidant des sons
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Audio Device with Ambient Sound Source Selection and Natural Language Control
Various implementations include approaches for device control and/or sound source selection in audio devices. In some implementations, an audio device includes: an electro-acoustic transducer for providing an audio output; a set of microphones for detecting ambient sounds; and a processor coupled with the electro-acoustic transducer and the set of microphones, the processor configured to: evaluate microphone signals from the set of microphones to identify classes of sound sources in the ambient sounds; and adjust output of at least one class of the ambient sounds relative to another class of ambient sounds based on a user input.
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SELECTIVE AUDIO SIGNAL ENHANCEMENT BASED ON AUDIO AND VISUAL INFORMATION
Techniques, including devices and systems implementing the techniques, for selective audio signal enhancement based on audio and visual information. One example audio device generally includes one or more processors. The one or more processors, individually or collectively, are generally configured to receive an audio signal, receive visual information associated with the audio signal, and adjust, based on the audio signal and the visual information, at least a portion of the audio signal. In some cases, the adjusting may include using a trained machine-learning model to (i) identify the at least the portion of the audio signal based on the audio signal and the visual information, and (ii) isolate (e.g., amplify) the a portion of the audio signal (e.g., a target portion of the audio signal) while at least partially minimizing a remaining portion of the audio signal based on the audio signal and the visual information.
G10L 21/0364 - Amélioration de l'intelligibilité de la parole, p. ex. réduction de bruit ou annulation d'écho en changeant l’amplitude pour améliorer l'intelligibilité
G10L 21/0356 - Amélioration de l'intelligibilité de la parole, p. ex. réduction de bruit ou annulation d'écho en changeant l’amplitude pour la synchronisation avec d’autres signaux, p. ex. signaux vidéo
G10L 25/57 - Techniques d'analyse de la parole ou de la voix qui ne se limitent pas à un seul des groupes spécialement adaptées pour un usage particulier pour comparaison ou différentiation pour le traitement des signaux vidéo
G11B 27/10 - IndexationAdressageMinutage ou synchronisationMesure de l'avancement d'une bande
A wearable audio device comprising a body and a cover plate. The body is configured to be located in or on an ear of the user. The body includes an acoustic module and a body latching feature. The acoustic module is located such that the acoustic module is configured to be located in or on the ear of the user. The cover plate is removably coupled to an outer surface of the body by the body latching feature.
A wearable two-way communication audio device includes a first microphone that provides a first microphone signal, a second microphone that provides a second microphone signal, and a third microphone that provides a third microphone signal. The device also includes one or more processors that are configured to process the first microphone signal and the second microphone signal to form a first beamformed signal. The one or more processors compare energy in the first beamformed signal to energy in the first microphone signal, and, if energy in the first beamformed signal exceeds energy in the first microphone signal, then the one or more processors mix the first microphone signal and the third microphone signal to provide a mixed signal. The one or more processors may also generate a voice output signal for transmission to a far end recipient using the mixed signal.
G10L 21/0216 - Filtration du bruit caractérisée par le procédé d’estimation du bruit
G10L 21/0232 - Traitement dans le domaine fréquentiel
G10L 25/21 - Techniques d'analyse de la parole ou de la voix qui ne se limitent pas à un seul des groupes caractérisées par le type de paramètres extraits les paramètres extraits étant l’information sur la puissance
H04R 1/40 - Dispositions pour obtenir la fréquence désirée ou les caractéristiques directionnelles pour obtenir la caractéristique directionnelle désirée uniquement en combinant plusieurs transducteurs identiques
H04R 3/04 - Circuits pour transducteurs pour corriger la fréquence de réponse
A device and method for providing spatialized audio with dynamic head tracking that includes, in a static phase, providing a spatialized acoustic signal to a user that is perceived as originating from a virtual soundstage at a first location, and, upon determining one or more predetermined conditions are satisfied, which can include whether the users head has exceeded an angular bound, rotating the virtual soundstage to track the movement of the user's head.
An active noise reduction (ANR) device includes an acoustic transducer, a first sensor, and a second sensor. The acoustic transducer is configured to generate output audio. The first sensor is configured to capture audio originating from an external environment of the ANR device. The second sensor is configured to generate a signal indicative of (1) the audio originating from the external environment and (2) the output audio generated by the acoustic transducer. The output audio generated by the acoustic transducer is modified based on a portion of the signal generated by the second sensor, the portion being attributable to a resonant mode of a user's ear canal.
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Various aspects include electronic devices with connection-enhancing, electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection features. In some examples, an electronic device includes: a housing; and a detent spring internal to the housing, where the detent spring (i) is positioned to contact a feature that is at least partially external to the housing and (ii) functions as an electrostatic discharge (ESD) sink.
Various aspects include active noise reduction (ANR) headsets and methods of controlling such headsets. In some implementations, a headset includes: at least one electro-acoustic transducer; a power source for powering the at least one electro-acoustic transducer, and a control circuit configured to apply active noise reduction (ANR) to environmental sound using the at least one electro-acoustic transducer, sample voltage drops across the power source, and adjust a compressor threshold for the ANR based on the sampled voltage drops across the power source.
G10K 11/178 - Procédés ou dispositifs de protection contre le bruit ou les autres ondes acoustiques ou pour amortir ceux-ci, en général utilisant des effets d'interférenceMasquage du son par régénération électro-acoustique en opposition de phase des ondes acoustiques originales
Various implementations include amplifier cases and related assembly methods. One implementation includes a case for a vehicle amplifier, the case including: a housing for seating the amplifier; a cover for securing the amplifier in the housing; and a connector panel spanning between the housing and the cover, the connector panel having a frame at least partially surrounding a set of connectors configured to couple with a vehicle audio system, where a portion of the frame is recessed relative to the set of connectors. In particular aspects, a sealant is positioned between a portion of the housing and the frame. In further aspects, the amplifier case provides a liquid ingress seal around the vehicle amplifier at a designated submerged depth.
Various implementations include amplifier cases and related assembly methods. One implementation includes a case for a vehicle amplifier, the case including: a housing for seating the amplifier; a cover for securing the amplifier in the housing; and a connector panel spanning between the housing and the cover, the connector panel having a frame at least partially surrounding a set of connectors configured to couple with a vehicle audio system, where a portion of the frame is recessed relative to the set of connectors. In particular aspects, a sealant is positioned between a portion of the housing and the frame. In further aspects, the amplifier case provides a liquid ingress seal around the vehicle amplifier at a designated submerged depth.
H04R 1/28 - Supports de transducteurs ou enceintes conçus pour réponse de fréquence spécifiqueEnceintes de transducteurs modifiées au moyen d'impédances mécaniques ou acoustiques, p. ex. résonateur, moyen d'amortissement
H05K 5/00 - Enveloppes, coffrets ou tiroirs pour appareils électriques
Various implementations include audio devices and approaches for curing adhesives in audio devices. Some aspects include an audio device having: a casing defining an enclosure, where the casing is visually opaque and enables transmission of at least a threshold level of ultraviolet (UV) light therethrough; a hidden joint between components inside the enclosure; and a light curable adhesive bonding the components at the joint, where the light curable adhesive is accessible by the UV light transmitted through the casing.
Methods and apparatus are provided for automatically adjusting, by an audio device, the SPL of its audio output. As described herein, the SPL is adjusted based on detected ambient noise. According to aspects, audio device iteratively adjusts the SPL based on the ambient noise. According to aspects, the SPL is adjusted to be greater than the ambient noise by a threshold SPL amount. According to aspects, the audio device outputs sound in substantially a first direction and the microphone detects sound substantially outside of the first direction. The adjusted sounds are output by the audio device.
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H03G 3/32 - Commande automatique dans des amplificateurs comportant des dispositifs semi-conducteurs le réglage dépendant du niveau de bruit ambiant ou du niveau sonore ambiant
Various implementations include portable speakers configured to adjust audio output based on detected input connections. In certain cases, a portable speaker includes: an enclosure having: at least one electro-acoustic transducer for providing an audio output, a processor coupled with the at least one transducer; and an audio input module coupled with the processor for receiving audio input signals; a set of input channels each for receiving a hard-wired audio input connection at the enclosure; a set of wireless input channels for receiving audio input from a source device; and a set of docks for housing two or more wireless transmitters configured to provide the audio input via the set of wireless input channels.
Aspects of the present disclosure provide a wearable audio device. The wearable audio device includes one or more output transducers, a noise reduction module, and a controller. The one or more output transducers are configured to emit sound. The noise reduction module is configured to provide a level of noise reduction via the one or more output transducers. The controller is coupled to the one or more output transducers and the noise reduction module. The controller is configured to provide the level of noise reduction via the noise reduction module and the one or more output transducers based upon a level of motion measured by a motion sensor.
Various implementations include approaches for establishing a Bluetooth (BT) connection between devices. One example approach includes: in response to a trigger at a first BT device, attempting to determine a received signal strength indicator (RSSI) from a set of additional BT devices paired to the first BT device, wherein the first BT device is already connected with a first additional BT device in the set when the trigger is received, and selecting a second additional BT device from the set of additional BT devices with a highest RSSI for connection, disregarding the already connected first additional BT device.
H04W 4/80 - Services utilisant la communication de courte portée, p. ex. la communication en champ proche, l'identification par radiofréquence ou la communication à faible consommation d’énergie
A playback audio signal is combined with a feedback signal from a feedback microphone to provide a first combined signal. The first combined signal is filtered with a feedback filter to provide a driver command signal. The driver command signal is provided to an acoustic transducer for transduction to acoustic energy. The first combined signal is compared with the feedback signal to detect a feedback instability based upon the comparison.
G10K 11/178 - Procédés ou dispositifs de protection contre le bruit ou les autres ondes acoustiques ou pour amortir ceux-ci, en général utilisant des effets d'interférenceMasquage du son par régénération électro-acoustique en opposition de phase des ondes acoustiques originales
Various implementations include audio systems and related approaches for providing road noise cancelation (RNC). Certain implementations include a method of training a machine learning (ML) based road noise cancelation (RNC) system for a vehicle, the method including: providing inputs to the ML based RNC system, the inputs obtained from: a set of ear-mounted microphones on a user of the vehicle, at least one transducer, an accelerometer, a set of cabin microphones in the vehicle, and a controller area network (CAN) bus, wherein the inputs from the set of ear-mounted microphones on the user approximate detected road noise by the user; adapting a set of parameters defining noise cancelation signals in the ML based RNC system based on the inputs; and generating noise cancelation signals for output by the at least one transducer based on the adapted set of parameters.
G10K 11/178 - Procédés ou dispositifs de protection contre le bruit ou les autres ondes acoustiques ou pour amortir ceux-ci, en général utilisant des effets d'interférenceMasquage du son par régénération électro-acoustique en opposition de phase des ondes acoustiques originales
Various implementations include a method of training a road noise cancelation (RNC) system for a vehicle, including: providing inputs to RNC system, the inputs obtained from: a set of ear-mounted microphones on a user, at least one transducer, an accelerometer, a set of cabin microphones in the vehicle, and a controller area network (CAN) bus, the inputs from the set of ear-mounted microphones on the user approximating a signal detected by the ears of the user; adapting a set of parameters in the RNC system defining an estimated signal detected at respective ears of the user based on the inputs; and generating at least one of the following for input during an operating mode of the RNC system: estimated ear microphone signals based on the adapted set of parameters, or a set of projection filters for use in determining an estimated ear signal at the respective ears of the user.
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H04R 1/40 - Dispositions pour obtenir la fréquence désirée ou les caractéristiques directionnelles pour obtenir la caractéristique directionnelle désirée uniquement en combinant plusieurs transducteurs identiques
Headphone audio controllers are disclosed. In one implementation, a headphone includes: an acoustic transducer that is configured to develop sound for delivery to an ear of a user; a microphone that is configured to sense sound from the acoustic transducer and develop an output; and a processor, responsive to the microphone output, and that is configured during use of the headphone, to: calculate at least one audio controller including: (i) an equalization (EQ) audio controller to achieve a desired target-curve equalization, or (ii) a transparency mode controller to achieve a desired transparency reproduction.
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