Parametric in-ear impedance matching device

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9794694
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14695043

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An ultrasonic audio transducer system includes an ultrasonic speaker. The ultrasonic speaker may be an electrostatic emitter, a piezoelectric emitter (single crystal or stack), a piezoelectric film emitter, or any other emitter capable of emitting ultrasound. The ultrasonic speaker is configured to be coupled (via a wired or wireless connection) to an audio modulated ultrasonic carrier signal from an amplifier, wherein upon application of the audio modulated ultrasonic carrier signal, the ultrasonic speaker is configured to launch a pressure-wave representation of the audio modulated ultrasonic carrier signal into the air. Additionally, the ultrasonic speaker may be implemented with an impedance matching element or optimized for matching the response within a user's ear canal, and the ultrasonic audio transducer system may include The ultrasonic audio headphone system can further include a frequency mismatched microphone to avoid feedback when the microphone and the ultrasonic speaker are, e.g., proximately located.

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TURTLE BEACH CORPORATION12220 SCRIPPS SUMMIT DRIVE SUITE 100 SAN DIEGO CA 92131

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Barnes, James A Poway, US 5 104
Kappus, Brian Alan San Diego, US 23 264
Norris, Elwood Grant Poway, US 33 323

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