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Sound bubble structures for sound reproducing arrays
Assignee: Taylor Group of Companies Inc
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Filing: 1996-04-09
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Granted: 1998-04-28
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Expires: 2016-04-09
Abstract
Abstract A sound bubble for generating three-dimensional aural phenomenon from a two-dimensional sound reproducing surface. The surface is comprised of sound pixels that are discrete, addressable output locations for audio data streams.
Inventors
- 👤 Stephen F. Taylor
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US
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2026-11-09 17:25
CPC Classifications
G; G10; G10H; G10H1/00; G10H1/0091; A; A63; A63F; A63F13/00; A63F13/50; A63F13/54; G06; G06T; G06T17/00; G10H1/32; G11; G11B; G11B31/00; G11B31/006; H; H04; H04N; H04N5/00; H04N5/44; H04N5/60; H04N5/602; H04R; H04R1/00; H04R1/20; H04R1/32; H04R1/40; H04R1/403; A63F13/52; A63F2300/00; A63F2300/60; A63F2300/6063; A63F2300/6081; A63F2300/66; G10H2210/00; G10H2210/155; G10H2210/265; G10H2210/295; G10H2210/301; G10H2240/00; G10H2240/171; G10H2240/281; G10H2240/311; G10H2250/00; G10H2250/471; G10H2250/511; G10H2250/531; G11B20/00; G11B20/00992; H04N5/64; H04N5/642; H04R2420/00; H04R2420/07; H04R2430/00; H04R2430/20; H04R3/00; H04R3/12; H04S; H04S3/00; H04S3/008; H04S7/00; H04S7/40
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 20
Claim 1
Independent Claim
119 words
A sound bubble, comprising: (a) a domed surface; and (b) a plurality of sound pixels integrated into the domed surface, the sound pixels comprising addressable transducers for generating acoustical energy, the sound pixels being arranged in a matrix having vertical and horizontal axes so as to support propagation and movement of the acoustical energy along the vertical and horizontal axes of the matrix, the sound pixels being coupled to a playback device for producing at least one data stream for each of the sound pixels, wherein the sound pixels are synchronized and interlinked by the data streams to reproduce a time line for the acoustical energy source radiating and moving through the vertical and horizontal axes of the matrix.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
119 words
A sound bubble, comprising: (a) a domed surface; and (b) a plurality of sound pixels integrated into the domed surface, the sound pixels comprising addressable transducers for generating acoustical energy, the sound pixels being arranged in a matrix having vertical and horizontal axes so as to support propagation and movement of the acoustical energy along the vertical and horizontal axes of the matrix, the sound pixels being coupled to a playback device for producing at least one data stream for each of the sound pixels, wherein the sound pixels are synchronized and interlinked by the data streams to reproduce a time line for the acoustical energy source radiating and moving through the vertical and horizontal axes of the matrix.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
The sound bubble of claim 1, wherein the domed surface is comprised of a flexible material supported by one or more ribs.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
14 words
The sound bubble of claim 1, wherein the domed surface comprises a collapsible tent.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
The sound bubble of claim 1, wherein the domed surface comprises a port for a video monitor.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
15 words
The sound bubble of claim 1, wherein the domed surface further comprises transparent backlit inserts.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
18 words
The sound bubble of claim 5, further comprising independent operated light sources for illuminating the transparent backlit inserts.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
16 words
The sound bubble of claim 1, wherein the domed surface is suspended over a listening area.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
15 words
The sound bubble of claim 1, further comprising a base for supporting the domed surface.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
24 words
The sound bubble of claim 8, further comprising one or more arms connected to base and extending vertically therefrom to support the domed surface.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
17 words
The sound bubble of claim 1, wherein the domed surface comprises a canopy positioned over a kiosk.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
16 words
The sound bubble of claim 1, wherein the kiosk further comprises means for displaying movie trailers.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
16 words
The sound bubble of claim 1, wherein the kiosk further comprises means for displaying video games.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
125 words
A sound spider, comprising: (a) a plurality of postionable arms coupled to a center area; and (b) a plurality of sound pixels integrated into the arms, the sound pixels comprising addressable transducers for generating acoustical energy, the sound pixels being arranged in a matrix having vertical and horizontal axes so as to support propagation and movement of the acoustical energy along the vertical and horizontal axes of the matrix, the sound pixels being coupled to a playback device for producing at least one data stream for each of the sound pixels, wherein the sound pixels are synchronized and interlinked by the data streams to reproduce a time line for the acoustical energy source radiating and moving through the vertical and horizontal axes of the matrix.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
125 words
A sound spider, comprising: (a) a plurality of postionable arms coupled to a center area; and (b) a plurality of sound pixels integrated into the arms, the sound pixels comprising addressable transducers for generating acoustical energy, the sound pixels being arranged in a matrix having vertical and horizontal axes so as to support propagation and movement of the acoustical energy along the vertical and horizontal axes of the matrix, the sound pixels being coupled to a playback device for producing at least one data stream for each of the sound pixels, wherein the sound pixels are synchronized and interlinked by the data streams to reproduce a time line for the acoustical energy source radiating and moving through the vertical and horizontal axes of the matrix.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
14 words
The sound spider of claim 13, wherein the center area comprises a subwoofer chamber.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
20 words
The sound spider of claim 14, further comprising a base connected to the center area for supporting the sound spider.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
17 words
The sound spider of claim 15, wherein the base further comprises a port for the subwoofer chamber.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
112 words
A sound bubble, comprising plurality of sound pixels integrated into a single structure, the sound pixels comprising addressable transducers for generating acoustical energy, the sound pixels being arranged in a matrix having vertical and horizontal axes so as to support propagation and movement of the acoustical energy along the vertical and horizontal axes of the matrix, the sound pixels being coupled to a playback device for producing at least one data stream for each of the sound pixels, wherein the sound pixels are synchronized and interlinked by the data streams to reproduce a time line for the acoustical energy source radiating and moving through the vertical and horizontal axes of the matrix.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
112 words
A sound bubble, comprising plurality of sound pixels integrated into a single structure, the sound pixels comprising addressable transducers for generating acoustical energy, the sound pixels being arranged in a matrix having vertical and horizontal axes so as to support propagation and movement of the acoustical energy along the vertical and horizontal axes of the matrix, the sound pixels being coupled to a playback device for producing at least one data stream for each of the sound pixels, wherein the sound pixels are synchronized and interlinked by the data streams to reproduce a time line for the acoustical energy source radiating and moving through the vertical and horizontal axes of the matrix.
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