公开(公告)号：US20130279723A1

公开(公告)日：2013-10-24

申请号：US13820810

申请日：2011-09-02

Applicant: Anthony Hooley ,  Edgar Yazid Choueiri ,  Paul Raymond Windle

Inventor： Anthony Hooley ,  Edgar Yazid Choueiri ,  Paul Raymond Windle

IPC: H04R5/02

CPC classification number: H04R5/02 ,  H04R1/403 ,  H04R2201/403

Abstract: A sound reproduction system for producing sound and 3D sound at the listener position by directing beams from an array loudspeaker using differential apodisation. Optionally, cross-talk cancellation is applied to beams directed to the listener's left and right ears.

Abstract translation: 声音再现系统，用于通过使用差分变迹引导来自阵列扬声器的光束，在收听者位置处产生声音和3D声音。 可选地，串扰消除被应用于指向听众的左耳和右耳的波束。

公开(公告)号：US20090296964A1

公开(公告)日：2009-12-03

申请号：US11988667

申请日：2006-07-11

Applicant: Irving Alexander Bienek ,  Paul Raymond Windle ,  Anthony Hooley

Inventor： Irving Alexander Bienek ,  Paul Raymond Windle ,  Anthony Hooley

IPC: H04R5/02

CPC classification number: H04R1/403 ,  H04R1/26 ,  H04R5/02 ,  H04R2201/403 ,  H04R2201/405 ,  H04R2203/12 ,  H04R2205/022

Abstract: A loudspeaker suitable for the generation of surround-sound effects comprising a plurality of transducers that are together arranged to generate one or more beams of sound, at least one of which beams is steerable, wherein the transducers are arranged to reproduce sound only at frequencies higher than a selected lower frequency limit of 250 Hz or more. The loudspeaker may be foldable or dismantable so as to allow greater portability and may have means for interacting with an external electronics device, for example to allow low frequency sound signals to be reproduced by woofers in the external device.

Abstract translation: 一种适于产生环绕声效果的扬声器，包括多个换能器，所述多个换能器一起布置成产生一个或多个声束，其中至少一个波束是可操纵的，其中换能器被布置成仅在更高频率处再现声音 比所选择的较低频率限制为250Hz以上。 扬声器可以是可折叠的或可拆卸的，以便允许更大的便携性，并且可以具有用于与外部电子设备相互作用的装置，例如允许低频声音信号由外部设备中的低音扬声器再现。

公开(公告)号：US20090161880A1

公开(公告)日：2009-06-25

申请号：US12391375

申请日：2009-02-24

Applicant: Anthony Hooley ,  Paul Thomas Troughton ,  Angus Gavin Goudie ,  Mark George Easton ,  Irving Alexander Bienek ,  James Davies ,  Damon Thomas Ryan ,  Paul Raymond Windle

Inventor： Anthony Hooley ,  Paul Thomas Troughton ,  Angus Gavin Goudie ,  Mark George Easton ,  Irving Alexander Bienek ,  James Davies ,  Damon Thomas Ryan ,  Paul Raymond Windle

IPC: H04R5/00

CPC classification number: F41H13/0081 ,  G10K15/04 ,  H04R1/26 ,  H04R1/403 ,  H04R3/12 ,  H04R2201/401 ,  H04R2203/12 ,  H04R2205/022 ,  H04S1/002 ,  H04S3/00 ,  H04S3/002

Abstract: The invention generally relates to a method and apparatus for taking an input signal, replicating it a number of times and modifying each of the replicas before routing them to respective output transducers such that a desired sound field is created. This sound field may comprise a directed beam, focused beam or a simulated origin. In a first aspect, delays are added to sound channels to remove the effects of different travelling distances. In a second aspect, a delay is added to a video signal to account for the delays added to the sound channels. In a third aspect, different window functions are applied to each channel to give improved flexibility of use. In a fourth aspect, a smaller extent of transducers is used top output high frequencies than are used to output low frequencies. An array having a larger density of transducers near the center is also provided. In a fifth aspect, a line of elongate transducers is provided to give good directivity in a plane. In a sixth aspect, sound beams are focused in front or behind surfaces to give different beam widths and simulated origins. In a seventh aspect, a camera is used to indicate where sound is directed.

Abstract translation: 本发明一般涉及一种用于取得输入信号的方法和装置，在将它们复制到各自的输出换能器之前将其复制多次并修改每个复制品，使得产生期望的声场。 该声场可以包括定向光束，聚焦光束或模拟原点。 在第一方面，将声音添加到声道以消除不同移动距离的影响。 在第二方面，将延迟添加到视频信号以解释添加到声音通道的延迟。 在第三方面，将不同的窗口功能应用于每个通道以提供改进的使用灵活性。 在第四方面，使用较小程度的换能器用于比用于输出低频的顶部输出高频。 还提供了在中心附近具有较大密度的换能器的阵列。 在第五方面，提供一系列细长的换能器以在平面中给出良好的方向性。 在第六方面，声束聚焦在表面的前面或后面，以提供不同的光束宽度和模拟的来源。 在第七方面中，使用相机来指示声音的定向。

公开(公告)号：US08325941B2

公开(公告)日：2012-12-04

申请号：US12533362

申请日：2009-07-31

Applicant: Anthony Hooley ,  Paul Thomas Troughton ,  Angus Gavin Goudie ,  Irving Alexander Bienek ,  Paul Raymond Windle

Inventor： Anthony Hooley ,  Paul Thomas Troughton ,  Angus Gavin Goudie ,  Irving Alexander Bienek ,  Paul Raymond Windle

IPC: H04R1/40

CPC classification number: H04S5/02 ,  F41H13/0081 ,  G10K15/04 ,  H04R3/005 ,  H04R3/12 ,  H04R2203/12

Abstract: The invention relates to sonic steerable antennae and their use to achieve a variety of effects. The invention comprises a method and apparatus for taking an input signal, replicating it a number of times and modifying each of the replicas before routing them to respective output transducers such that a desired sound field is created. This sound field may comprise a directed beam, focus beam or a simulated origin. Further, “anti-sound” may be directed so as to create nulls (quiet spots) in an already existing sound field. The input signal replicas may also be modified in way which changes their amplitude or they may be filtered to provide the desired delaying. Reflective or resonant surfaces may be used to achieve a surround sound effect, a microphone may be located in front of an array of loudspeakers, beams of light may be used to identify the present focal position, a limiting device may be used to ensure that clipping or distortion is reduced when more than one input signal is output by the same device and the concept of beam directivity may be used to achieve input nulls or beams in a microphone made up of an array of input transducers. Further, sound field shaping information may be associated with an audio signal to be broadcast.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及声音导向天线及其用于实现各种效果的用途。 本发明包括一种用于获取输入信号的方法和装置，将其复制多次，并且在将它们路由到相应的输出换能器之前修改每个复制品，从而创建期望的声场。 该声场可以包括定向光束，聚焦光束或模拟原点。 此外，可以引导反声，以便在已经存在的声场中产生无效（安静点）。 输入信号副本也可以以改变它们的幅度的方式被修改，或者它们可以被滤波以提供期望的延迟。 可以使用反射或共振表面来实现环绕声效果，麦克风可以位于扬声器阵列的前面，光束可用于识别当前焦点位置，限制装置可用于确保剪辑 或者当同一设备输出多于一个输入信号时，失真被减小，并且可以使用波束方向性的概念来实现由输入换能器阵列组成的麦克风中的输入零点或波束。 此外，声场成形信息可以与要广播的音频信号相关联。

公开(公告)号：US07515719B2

公开(公告)日：2009-04-07

申请号：US10471451

申请日：2002-03-27

Applicant: Anthony Hooley ,  Paul Thomas Troughton ,  Angus Gavin Goudie ,  Mark George Easton ,  Irving Alexander Bienek ,  James Davies ,  Damon Thomas Ryan ,  Paul Raymond Windle

Inventor： Anthony Hooley ,  Paul Thomas Troughton ,  Angus Gavin Goudie ,  Mark George Easton ,  Irving Alexander Bienek ,  James Davies ,  Damon Thomas Ryan ,  Paul Raymond Windle

IPC: H04R5/00 ,  H04R5/02

CPC classification number: F41H13/0081 ,  G10K15/04 ,  H04R1/26 ,  H04R1/403 ,  H04R3/12 ,  H04R2201/401 ,  H04R2203/12 ,  H04R2205/022 ,  H04S1/002 ,  H04S3/00 ,  H04S3/002

Abstract: The invention generally relates to a method and apparatus for taking an input signal, replicating it a number of times and modifying each of the replicas before routing them to respective output transducers such that a desired sound field is created. This sound field may comprise a directed beam, focussed beam or a simulated origin. In a first aspect, delays are added to sound channels to remove the effects of different travelling distances. In a second aspect, a delay is added to a video signal to account for the delays added to the sound channels. In a third aspect, different window functions are applied to each channel to give improved flexibility of use. In a fourth aspect, a smaller extent of transducers is used top output high frequencies than are used to output low frequencies. An array having a larger density of transducers near the centre is also provided. In a fifth aspect, a line of elongate transducers is provided to give good directivity in a plane. In a sixth aspect, sound beams are focussed in front or behind surfaces to give different beam widths and simulated origins. In a seventh aspect, a camera is used to indicate where sound is directed.

Abstract translation: 本发明一般涉及一种用于取得输入信号的方法和装置，在将它们复制到各自的输出换能器之前将其复制多次并修改每个复制品，使得产生期望的声场。 该声场可以包括定向光束，聚焦光束或模拟原点。 在第一方面，将声音添加到声道以消除不同移动距离的影响。 在第二方面，将延迟添加到视频信号以解释添加到声音通道的延迟。 在第三方面，将不同的窗口功能应用于每个通道以提供改进的使用灵活性。 在第四方面，使用较小程度的换能器用于比用于输出低频的顶部输出高频。 还提供了在中心附近具有较大密度的换能器的阵列。 在第五方面，提供一系列细长的换能器以在平面中给出良好的方向性。 在第六方面，声束聚焦在表面的前面或后面，以提供不同的光束宽度和模拟的起点。 在第七方面中，使用相机来指示声音的定向。

公开(公告)号：US20090296954A1

公开(公告)日：2009-12-03

申请号：US12533362

申请日：2009-07-31

Applicant: Anthony Hooley ,  Paul Thomas Troughton ,  Angus Gavin Goudie ,  Irving Alexander Bienek ,  Paul Raymond Windle

Inventor： Anthony Hooley ,  Paul Thomas Troughton ,  Angus Gavin Goudie ,  Irving Alexander Bienek ,  Paul Raymond Windle

IPC: H04B3/00

CPC classification number: H04S5/02 ,  F41H13/0081 ,  G10K15/04 ,  H04R3/005 ,  H04R3/12 ,  H04R2203/12

Abstract: The invention relates to sonic steerable antennae and their use to achieve a variety of effects. The invention comprises a method and apparatus for taking an input signal, replicating it a number of times and modifying each of the replicas before routing them to respective output transducers such that a desired sound field is created. This sound field may comprise a directed beam, focus beam or a simulated origin. Further, “anti-sound” may be directed so as to create nulls (quiet spots) in an already existing sound field. The input signal replicas may also be modified in way which changes their amplitude or they may be filtered to provide the desired delaying. Reflective or resonant surfaces may be used to achieve a surround sound effect, a microphone may be located in front of an array of loudspeakers, beams of light may be used to identify the present focal position, a limiting device may be used to ensure that clipping or distortion is reduced when more than one input signal is output by the same device and the concept of beam directivity may be used to achieve input nulls or beams in a microphone made up of an array of input transducers. Further, sound field shaping information may be associated with an audio signal to be broadcast.

公开(公告)号：US07577260B1

公开(公告)日：2009-08-18

申请号：US10089025

申请日：2000-09-29

Applicant: Anthony Hooley ,  Paul Thomas Troughton ,  Angus Gavin Goudie ,  Irving Alexander Bienek ,  Paul Raymond Windle

Inventor： Anthony Hooley ,  Paul Thomas Troughton ,  Angus Gavin Goudie ,  Irving Alexander Bienek ,  Paul Raymond Windle

IPC: H04B3/00

CPC classification number: H04S5/02 ,  F41H13/0081 ,  G10K15/04 ,  H04R3/005 ,  H04R3/12 ,  H04R2203/12

Abstract: The invention relates to sonic steerable antennae and their use to achieve a variety of effects. The invention comprises a method and apparatus for taking an input signal, replicating it a number of times and modifying each of the replicas before routing them to respective output transducers such that a desired sound field is created. This sound field may comprise a directed beam, focus beam or a simulated origin. Further, “anti-sound” may be directed so as to create nulls (quiet spots) in an already existing sound field. The input signal replicas may also be modified in way which changes their amplitude or they may be filtered to provide the desired delaying. Reflective or resonant surfaces may be used to achieve a surround sound effect, a microphone may be located in front of an array of loudspeakers, beams of light may be used to identify the present focal position, a limiting device may be used to ensure that clipping or distortion is reduced when more than one input signal is output by the same device and the concept of beam directivity may be used to achieve input nulls or beams in a microphone made up of an array of input transducers. Further, sound field shaping information may be associated with an audio signal to be broadcast.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及声音导向天线及其用于实现各种效果的用途。 本发明包括一种用于获取输入信号的方法和装置，将其复制多次，并且在将它们路由到相应的输出换能器之前修改每个复制品，从而创建期望的声场。 该声场可以包括定向光束，聚焦光束或模拟原点。 此外，可以引导“反声”，以便在已经存在的声场中产生无效（安静点）。 输入信号副本也可以以改变它们的幅度的方式被修改，或者它们可以被滤波以提供期望的延迟。 可以使用反射或共振表面来实现环绕声效果，麦克风可以位于扬声器阵列的前面，光束可用于识别当前焦点位置，限制装置可用于确保剪辑 或者当同一设备输出多于一个输入信号时，失真被减小，并且可以使用波束方向性的概念来实现由输入换能器阵列组成的麦克风中的输入零点或波束。 此外，声场成形信息可以与要广播的音频信号相关联。