20240051448. ACOUSTIC HEADREST WITH ADJUSTABLE SURFACE simplified abstract (Bose Corporation)

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ACOUSTIC HEADREST WITH ADJUSTABLE SURFACE

Organization Name

Bose Corporation

Inventor(s)

Bradford Kyle Subat of Northborough MA (US)

Nicholas K. Lade of Waltham MA (US)

ACOUSTIC HEADREST WITH ADJUSTABLE SURFACE - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240051448 titled 'ACOUSTIC HEADREST WITH ADJUSTABLE SURFACE

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes systems and methods for providing audio through or near a headrest. The headrest includes an adjustable surface that is positioned near an occupant's head when in use. An acoustic opening is configured to emit acoustic energy from an acoustic transducer in a range of directions where an occupant's ear is expected to be. The position of the adjustable surface indicates the location of the occupant's ear, and audio signal properties can be adjusted based on this position.

  • The invention is a headrest with an adjustable surface that emits audio through or near the occupant's head.
  • An acoustic opening is present to emit acoustic energy from an acoustic transducer in various directions.
  • The position of the adjustable surface provides an indication of the occupant's ear location.
  • Audio signal properties can be adjusted based on the position of the adjustable surface.

Potential Applications:

  • Automotive industry: The technology can be used in car headrests to provide personalized audio experiences for passengers.
  • Entertainment systems: The invention can be incorporated into home theater systems or gaming chairs to enhance the audio experience for users.
  • Virtual reality: Headsets or VR devices can utilize this technology to provide immersive audio experiences.

Problems Solved:

  • Lack of personalized audio experiences: The technology solves the problem of providing audio directly to the occupant's ear, enhancing the listening experience.
  • Limited audio directionality: By emitting acoustic energy in various directions, the technology solves the problem of audio being limited to a specific direction.

Benefits:

  • Enhanced audio experience: The technology provides audio directly to the occupant's ear, resulting in a more immersive and personalized listening experience.
  • Adjustable audio properties: By adjusting the audio signal properties based on the position of the adjustable surface, the technology allows for customized audio delivery.
  • Improved directionality: The ability to emit acoustic energy in a range of directions solves the problem of limited audio directionality, providing a more encompassing audio experience.


Original Abstract Submitted

systems and methods of providing audio through or near a headrest are provided. a headrest includes an adjustable surface positioned to be proximate an occupants head when in use and an acoustic opening is configured to emit acoustic energy from an acoustic transducer in a range of directions in which an ear of the occupant is expected to occupy. the position of the adjustable surface gives some indication of the location of the occupants ear, and various audio signal (driver signal) properties may be adjusted based upon the position of the adjustable surface.

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