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公开(公告)号:US11422392B2
公开(公告)日:2022-08-23
申请号:US17134913
申请日:2020-12-28
Applicant: Meta Platforms Technologies, LLC
Inventor: Chuming Zhao , Drew Stone Briggs , Michael Edward Franks , Derek Wallin
IPC: G10K11/16 , G02C11/00 , G02B27/01 , H04R1/10 , G10K11/178
Abstract: An in-ear device is implemented as part of an audio system to present a user with improved audio content within an artificial reality system. The in-ear device is a fully integrated device with an internal microphone, an external microphone, and a transducer in which portions of the transducer form portions of the body of the device. This integration of transducer into the body of the in-ear device reduces the size of the in-ear device and allows for placement deeper within the ear canal of the user. The transducer generates audio content based on instructions received from an audio system that may be located on a device that is external to the in-ear device. The external microphone provides hear-through functionality, while the internal microphone provides feedback information to the audio system.
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公开(公告)号:US12200469B2
公开(公告)日:2025-01-14
申请号:US18383599
申请日:2023-10-25
Applicant: Meta Platforms Technologies, LLC
Inventor: David Brokenshire , Chuankeat Kho , Pablo Francisco Faundez Hoffmann , Chuming Zhao
Abstract: Embodiments relate to an audio system that performs equalization of audio signals based on one or more diffuse field head-related transfer functions (HRTFs) and device-specific data. User-specific data and device-specific data (i.e., transducer-specific data) are applied to an acoustic model to predict an acoustic response for a user. An equalization filter is then determined using the acoustic response and the one or more diffuse field HRTFs. The equalization filter is applied to a processed version of an audio signal to create a modified version of the audio signal. The modified version of the audio signal is presented to the user via a transducer array of the audio system. The audio system can further include a microphone assembly that reduces the Helmholtz resonance effect.
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公开(公告)号:US11800279B2
公开(公告)日:2023-10-24
申请号:US17849085
申请日:2022-06-24
Applicant: Meta Platforms Technologies, LLC
Inventor: Chuming Zhao , Morteza Khaleghimeybodi , Antonio John Miller
CPC classification number: H04R1/345 , G02C11/10 , H04R2217/01
Abstract: An audio system comprises an array of transparent piezoelectric transducers on a transparent surface. Each transparent piezoelectric transducer includes one or more piezoelectric layers and one or more conductive layers that are substantially transparent to visible light. A transparent piezoelectric transducer may include, e.g., a first conductive layer, a first piezoelectric layer on the first conductive layer, and a second conductive layer on the first piezoelectric layer. Or in another example, the transparent piezoelectric transducer includes many (e.g., 20-30) piezoelectric layers and many (e.g., 20-30) conductive layers.
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公开(公告)号:US11733550B2
公开(公告)日:2023-08-22
申请号:US17868219
申请日:2022-07-19
Applicant: Meta Platforms Technologies, LLC
Inventor: Chuming Zhao , Drew Stone Briggs , Michael Edward Franks , Derek Wallin
IPC: G10K11/16 , G02C11/00 , G02B27/01 , H04R1/10 , G10K11/178
CPC classification number: G02C11/10 , G02B27/0176 , G10K11/17827 , H04R1/1016 , G02B2027/0178 , G10K2210/1081 , G10K2210/506
Abstract: An in-ear device is implemented as part of an audio system to present a user with improved audio content within an artificial reality system. The in-ear device is a fully integrated device with an internal microphone, an external microphone, and a transducer in which portions of the transducer form portions of the body of the device. This integration of transducer into the body of the in-ear device reduces the size of the in-ear device and allows for placement deeper within the ear canal of the user. The transducer generates audio content based on instructions received from an audio system that may be located on a device that is external to the in-ear device. The external microphone provides hear-through functionality, while the internal microphone provides feedback information to the audio system.
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公开(公告)号:US11727769B2
公开(公告)日:2023-08-15
申请号:US17572878
申请日:2022-01-11
Applicant: Meta Platforms Technologies, LLC
Inventor: Morteza Khaleghimeybodi , Chuming Zhao , Scott Porter
CPC classification number: G08B6/00
Abstract: A sensor system includes an actuator, an accelerometer coupled with the actuator, a rigid member, a transducer, and one or more processors. The actuator generates motion. The accelerometer outputs an acceleration signal responsive to at least the motion of the actuator. The rigid member extends from a first end coupled with the accelerometer to a second end. The transducer is coupled with the second end of the rigid member. The transducer can be configured to couple with a load, and can output a force signal responsive to at least a portion of the motion of the actuator transmitted to the transducer via the rigid member. The one or more processors determine a mechanical impedance of the load based at least on the acceleration signal and the force signal.
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公开(公告)号:US20230239626A1
公开(公告)日:2023-07-27
申请号:US18127506
申请日:2023-03-28
Applicant: Meta Platforms Technologies, LLC
Inventor: Limin Zhou , Chuming Zhao , Rex Pinegar Price , Mekell Jiles , Kevin Connor
CPC classification number: H04R9/046 , B81B7/02 , H04R29/001 , H04R9/06 , H04R9/045 , B81B2201/04 , H05K1/0271
Abstract: A coil assembly for integration into a transducer is presented. The coil assembly may include a metal bobbin assembly, a wire coil, and one or more nonconductive printed circuit board (PCB) stiffeners. A speaker that renders micro noise in an artificial reality environment for improving simulated presence is further presented. The speaker may generate a plurality of micro noises based in part on the determined state of the virtual object. The speaker may spatialize the plurality of micro noises, such that the plurality of micro noises appears to originate from the virtual object. A speaker for speaker diaphragm motion detection using optical MEMS sensors is further presented. Optical MEMS sensors are used to optically monitor displacement of one or more portions of a speaker diaphragm. The speaker may be configured to determine that a speaker diaphragm is in rocking mode and move the speaker diaphragm out of rocking mode.
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公开(公告)号:US20230156396A1
公开(公告)日:2023-05-18
申请号:US18099855
申请日:2023-01-20
Applicant: Meta Platforms Technologies, LLC
Inventor: Drew Stone Briggs , Morteza Khaleghimeybodi , Chuming Zhao , John Raymond Brodie
CPC classification number: H04R1/1041 , G01R27/02 , H04R5/04 , H04R1/1083 , H04R2460/13 , H04R2420/05
Abstract: An electronic device may include one or more terminals configured to provide a voltage signal to an actuator. The electronic device may detect a current associated with the voltage signal provided by the terminal to the actuator. The electronic device may determine an impedance across associated with the actuator based on the voltage signal and the electrical current. The electronic device may compare the impedance to a threshold impedance to determine whether there is sufficient skin contact with the actuator. The electronic device may provide audio via cartilage conduction if there is sufficient contact based on comparing the impedance to the threshold impedance, or may output a notification to the user to adjust placement of the electronic device to improve contact.
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公开(公告)号:US20220329933A1
公开(公告)日:2022-10-13
申请号:US17849085
申请日:2022-06-24
Applicant: Meta Platforms Technologies, LLC
Inventor: Chuming Zhao , Morteza Khaleghimeybodi , Antonio John Miller
Abstract: An audio system comprises an array of transparent piezoelectric transducers on a transparent surface. Each transparent piezoelectric transducer includes one or more piezoelectric layers and one or more conductive layers that are substantially transparent to visible light. A transparent piezoelectric transducer may include, e.g., a first conductive layer, a first piezoelectric layer on the first conductive layer, and a second conductive layer on the first piezoelectric layer. Or in another example, the transparent piezoelectric transducer includes many (e.g., 20-30) piezoelectric layers and many (e.g., 20-30) conductive layers.
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