US4136260A
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Out-of-head localized sound reproduction system for headphone
Assignee: Trio KK
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Filing: 1977-05-17
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Granted: 1979-01-23
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Expires: 1997-05-17
Abstract
Abstract In stereo sound reproduction circuitry for use with a stereo signal source and stereo headphones, the improvement of dip filter means disposed between the stereo signal source and the stereo headphones, the dip filter means having a dip in the transmission characteristic thereof, the dip being in substantially the same frequency position as a dip which occurs in the sound pressure frequency response characteristic at the ear canal entrance when a sound source is disposed in front of a listener.
Inventors
- 👤 Nobumitsu Asahi
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 03:36
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04S; H04S1/00; H04S1/002; H04S1/005
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
141 words
In stereo sound reproduction circuitry for use with a stereo signal source and stereo headphones, the improvement of dip filter means disposed between the stereo signal source and the stereo headphones, said dip filter means having a dip in the transmission characteristic thereof, said dip being in substantially the same frequency position as a dip which occurs in the sound pressure frequency response characteristic at the ear canal entrance when a sound source is disposed in front of a listener, means for varying said dip in the transmission characteristic of said dip filter means between said 7 to 13 kHz and means for controlling the magnitude of the dip in the transmission characteristic of said dip filter means between 10-12 dB whereby said last two-mentioned means permit the stereo sound reproduction circuitry to be accommodated to a plurality of different individuals.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
141 words
In stereo sound reproduction circuitry for use with a stereo signal source and stereo headphones, the improvement of dip filter means disposed between the stereo signal source and the stereo headphones, said dip filter means having a dip in the transmission characteristic thereof, said dip being in substantially the same frequency position as a dip which occurs in the sound pressure frequency response characteristic at the ear canal entrance when a sound source is disposed in front of a listener, means for varying said dip in the transmission characteristic of said dip filter means between said 7 to 13 kHz and means for controlling the magnitude of the dip in the transmission characteristic of said dip filter means between 10-12 dB whereby said last two-mentioned means permit the stereo sound reproduction circuitry to be accommodated to a plurality of different individuals.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
39 words
In stereo sound reproduction circuitry as in claim 1 including a first one of said dip filter means connected to the right stereo headphone and a second one of said dip filter means connected to the left stereo headphone.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
56 words
In stereo sound reproduction circuitry as in claim 1 including cross talk circuitry connected in series with said dip filter means to provide cross talk equal to the head diffraction sound between both channels of stereo sound reproduction circuitry and an indirect sound accessory circuitry parallel to said cross talk circuitry and said dip filter means.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1982-01-22 | 1982-07-24 | 1983-01-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-01-22 | 1986-07-24 | 1987-01-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-01-22 | 1990-07-24 | 1991-01-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |