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公开(公告)号：US12175159B1
公开(公告)日：2024-12-24
申请号：US18487893
申请日：2023-10-16
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Nikolas T. Vitt , Jonathan D. Sheaffer , Neal D. Evans , Christopher T. Eubank , Jae Hwang Lee
Abstract: A method performed by a processor of a computer system including a headset that is to be worn on a head of a user. The method drives a speaker of the headset with an input audio signal to output sound into an environment. The method determines that the speaker is at least partially covered with a cupped hand. In response to determining that the speaker is at least partially covered with the cupped hand, applying a gain to the input audio signal to reduce an output sound level of the speaker.
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公开(公告)号：US20240121541A1
公开(公告)日：2024-04-11
申请号：US18545669
申请日：2023-12-19
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Jiahui Liang , Andrew L. Doyle , Nikolas T. Vitt , Yingyi Wang , David W. Robison
Abstract: An electronic device can include a housing, an audio component, and a gasket. The housing can define a first internal volume and the audio component can define a second internal volume. The audio component can include membrane and a venting element having a fluid impermeable layer. The venting element can define a fluid path placing the first internal volume and the second internal volume in fluid communication. At least a portion of the fluid path can extend parallel to the fluid impermeable layer. The gasket can define a seal between the first internal volume and an ambient environment adjacent the housing.
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公开(公告)号：US11902772B1
公开(公告)日：2024-02-13
申请号：US18057584
申请日：2022-11-21
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Paul Meade , Christopher T. Eubank , Neal D. Evans , Nikolas T. Vitt
CPC classification number: H04S7/304 , G10K11/17873 , G10K15/08 , H04R1/406 , H04R3/005 , H04R5/027 , H04R5/033 , H04R5/04 , H04S7/306 , G10K2210/1081 , G10K2210/3044 , H04R2420/07 , H04R2499/15 , H04S2400/15
Abstract: A system including an audio source device having a first microphone and a first speaker for directing sound into an environment in which the audio source device is located and a wireless audio receiver device having a second microphone and a second speaker for directing sound into a user's ear. The audio source device is configured to 1) capture, using the firs microphone, speech of the user as a first audio signal, 2) reduce noise in the first audio signal to produce a speech signal, and 3) drive the first speaker with the speech signal. The wireless audio receiver device is configured to 1) capture, using the second microphone, a reproduction of the speech produced by the first speaker as a second audio signal and 2) drive the second speaker with the second audio signal to output the reproduction of the speech.
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公开(公告)号：US11523244B1
公开(公告)日：2022-12-06
申请号：US16897188
申请日：2020-06-09
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Paul Meade , Christopher T. Eubank , Neal D. Evans , Nikolas T. Vitt
Abstract: A system including an audio source device having a first microphone and a first speaker for directing sound into an environment in which the audio source device is located and a wireless audio receiver device having a second microphone and a second speaker for directing sound into a user's ear. The audio source device is configured to 1) capture, using the first microphone, speech of the user as a first audio signal, 2) reduce noise in the first audio signal to produce a speech signal, and 3) drive the first speaker with the speech signal. The wireless audio receiver device is configured to 1) capture, using the second microphone, a reproduction of the speech produced by the first speaker as a second audio signal and 2) drive the second speaker with the second audio signal to output the reproduction of the speech.
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公开(公告)号：US10469941B2
公开(公告)日：2019-11-05
申请号：US15676210
申请日：2017-08-14
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Ruchir M. Dave , Jesse A. Lippert , Nikolas T. Vitt , Scott P. Porter , Eugene Fox
Abstract: An acoustic transducer can have an acoustic diaphragm defining a barometric vent configured to equalize a barometric pressure-gradient across the acoustic diaphragm. Such a barometric vent can be formed by an aperture through the acoustic diaphragm. A gas-permeable vent membrane can be coupled with the acoustic diaphragm and extend across the aperture. The vent membrane can inhibit movement of liquid across the vent membrane. An acoustic-transducer module can include a chassis a chassis configured to mount the acoustic-transducer module to another module, and a suspension system can movably couple the acoustic diaphragm with the chassis. Such an acoustic-transducer module can sealably couple with a housing of a water-resistant electronic device to inhibit a flow of liquid into the housing while providing a water-resistant barometric vent to the housing, as well as an acoustic diaphragm having a sufficient size to meet or exceed selected acoustic-performance targets.
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公开(公告)号：US20180063634A1
公开(公告)日：2018-03-01
申请号：US15676210
申请日：2017-08-14
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Ruchir M. Dave , Jesse A. Lippert , Nikolas T. Vitt , Scott P. Porter , Eugene Fox
CPC classification number: H04R1/2849 , H04R1/023 , H04R1/025 , H04R1/086 , H04R1/44 , H04R7/10 , H04R9/06 , H04R9/08 , H04R31/003 , H04R2307/025
Abstract: An acoustic transducer can have an acoustic diaphragm defining a barometric vent configured to equalize a barometric pressure-gradient across the acoustic diaphragm. Such a barometric vent can be formed by an aperture through the acoustic diaphragm. A gas-permeable vent membrane can be coupled with the acoustic diaphragm and extend across the aperture. The vent membrane can inhibit movement of liquid across the vent membrane. An acoustic-transducer module can include a chassis a chassis configured to mount the acoustic-transducer module to another module, and a suspension system can movably couple the acoustic diaphragm with the chassis. Such an acoustic-transducer module can sealably couple with a housing of a water-resistant electronic device to inhibit a flow of liquid into the housing while providing a water-resistant barometric vent to the housing, as well as an acoustic diaphragm having a sufficient size to meet or exceed selected acoustic-performance targets.
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公开(公告)号：US09820038B2
公开(公告)日：2017-11-14
申请号：US15025328
申请日：2013-09-30
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Alexander V. Salvatti , Andrew Bright , Christopher Wilk , Justin D. Crosby , Nikolas T. Vitt , Pablo Seoane Vieites , Ruchir M. Dave , Samuel Bruce Weiss , Teemu P. Sipila
Abstract: A waterproof speaker module may include a membrane formed from at least one waterproof and elastic material and a supporting structure. The membrane may include an outer surface, an inner surface, and at least one concave region that is indented toward the inner surface. The supporting structure may be coupled to the membrane and include a support structure that mates with the concave region of the membrane when the speaker is subjected to a hydrostatic load. When the speaker is not subjected to a hydrostatic load, the support structure may contact the concave region. In this way, the membrane may be resistant to tearing or rupture due to hydrostatic load.
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公开(公告)号：US09681210B1
公开(公告)日：2017-06-13
申请号：US14563454
申请日：2014-12-08
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Jesse A. Lippert , Nikolas T. Vitt , Rex T. Ehman
CPC classification number: G10K11/18 , H04R1/023 , H04R1/086 , H04R2499/11
Abstract: A liquid-tolerant acoustic device assembly includes a housing with an acoustic aperture connected to a through hole in the housing. An acoustic device such as a microphone or speaker that includes a liquid resistant membrane is coupled to the through hole utilizing a gasket. A protrusion is positioned between the through hole and the gasket. The configuration of the assembly may be tuned such that liquid present in the through hole is allowed to exit and/or functioning of the acoustic device is not impaired by the presence of the liquid in the through hole. The assembly may be incorporated into an electronic device.
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公开(公告)号：US20170085992A1
公开(公告)日：2017-03-23
申请号：US15254942
申请日：2016-09-01
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Nikolas T. Vitt , Christopher Wilk , David M. Pelletier
Abstract: An audio speaker having a magnet assembly for directing a magnetic field through a magnetic circuit, and an electrical circuit for carrying an electrical audio signal current through at least part of the magnet assembly, are disclosed. More particularly, a voicecoil in the electrical circuit may be in electrical contact with a magnetic plate of the magnet assembly. The voicecoil may be electrically connected with a speaker driver circuit at least partly through the magnetic plate. Other embodiments are also described and claimed.
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公开(公告)号：US20160212526A1
公开(公告)日：2016-07-21
申请号：US15025328
申请日：2013-09-30
Applicant: APPLE, INC.
Inventor： Alexander V. Salvatti , Andrew Bright , Christopher Wilk , Justin D. Crosby , Nikolas T. Vitt , Pablo Seoane Vieites , Ruchir M. Dave , Samuel Bruce Weiss , Teemu P. Sipila
Abstract: A waterproof speaker module may include a membrane formed from at least one waterproof and elastic material and a supporting structure. The membrane may include an outer surface, an inner surface, and at least one concave region that is indented toward the inner surface. The supporting structure may be coupled to the membrane and include a support structure that mates with the concave region of the membrane when the speaker is subjected to a hydrostatic load. When the speaker is not subjected to a hydrostatic load, the support structure may contact the concave region. In this way, the membrane may be resistant to tearing or rupture due to hydrostatic load.
Abstract translation: 防水扬声器模块可以包括由至少一个防水弹性材料和支撑结构形成的膜。 膜可以包括外表面，内表面和朝向内表面凹入的至少一个凹区。 支撑结构可以耦合到膜并且包括当扬声器经受静水压力负载时与膜的凹陷区域配合的支撑结构。 当扬声器不受静液压负载时，支撑结构可以接触凹入区域。 以这种方式，膜可能由于静水压力而抵抗撕裂或破裂。
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