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Apple has Won a Patent Relating to Spatial Audio that determines an interaural head-related transfer function (HRTF) parameter and more

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Update 5:30 a.m. Added second patent regarding AirPods Max 

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Posted by on November 30, 2021 at 05:07 AM in 2. Granted Patents, Audio, HomePod, AirPods, AirPods Max | | Comments (0)

The Process behind Apple's 'Noise' App, Acoustic Dosimetry, will be added to future AirPods and HomePod mini

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Posted by on November 18, 2021 at 05:19 AM in 1A. Patent Applications, Audio, HomePod, AirPods, AirPods Max | | Comments (0)

The Patent behind the HomePod mini's 'Intercom' Feature was published yesterday by the U.S. Patent Office

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Posted by on November 12, 2021 at 05:30 AM in 1A. Patent Applications, Audio, HomePod, AirPods, AirPods Max | | Comments (0)

Apple won 51 Patents today covering AirPods Max with Touch Sensitive Input Surfaces, Mac Pro Display Stand Design Patent & more

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Posted by on October 19, 2021 at 10:52 AM in 2. Granted Patents, Audio, HomePod, AirPods, AirPods Max | | Comments (0)

Apple is granted a patent relating to a Spatial 3D Audio Engine that will take VR Gaming to the Next Level

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Posted by on October 12, 2021 at 04:51 AM in 2. Granted Patents, Audio, HomePod, AirPods, AirPods Max, Augmented, Virtual & Extended Reality | | Comments (0)

Apple won a Major Spatial Audio patent last week covering 'Head-Related Transfer Function' (HRTF) Maps

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Posted by on September 12, 2021 at 08:44 AM in 2. Granted Patents, Audio, HomePod, AirPods, AirPods Max | | Comments (0)

Apple wins a Patent relating to Spatial Audio in context with Augmented Reality and a Future HMD

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Posted by on August 24, 2021 at 05:37 AM in 2. Granted Patents, Audio, HomePod, AirPods, AirPods Max, Augmented, Virtual & Extended Reality | | Comments (0)

Apple Invents Packaging Technologies for Temperature Sensing in Health Care Devices like future AirPods & Apple Watch Bands

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Posted by on June 17, 2021 at 05:32 AM in 1A. Patent Applications, Audio, HomePod, AirPods, AirPods Max | | Comments (0)

Apple advances their Directional Haptic Output System with Spatial Audio for Future AirPods, Glasses and AR Headset

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Posted by on June 10, 2021 at 05:48 AM in 1B. Continuation Patents, Audio, HomePod, AirPods, AirPods Max, Augmented, Virtual & Extended Reality | | Comments (0)

The Patent behind the Six-Speaker Sound System with Force-Cancelling Woofers for the 2021 iMac was published today

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Posted by on June 10, 2021 at 04:23 AM in 1A. Patent Applications, Apple Macs , Audio, HomePod, AirPods, AirPods Max | | Comments (0)

Apple has updated their AirPods Max Patent to legally protect the 'Canopy' aspect of their Headphones

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Posted by on May 29, 2021 at 10:37 AM in 1B. Continuation Patents, Audio, HomePod, AirPods, AirPods Max | | Comments (0)

Future iPhones may deliver advanced audio due to a Specialized Coating that greatly improves Speaker Quality

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Posted by on May 13, 2021 at 09:13 AM in 1A. Patent Applications, Apple iPhone, Audio, HomePod, AirPods, AirPods Max | | Comments (0)

Apple wins a Patent for a Next-Gen HomePod with depth cameras and a microphone array for Virtual Reality & Communication Apps

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Posted by on April 13, 2021 at 08:12 AM in 2. Granted Patents, Audio, HomePod, AirPods, AirPods Max | | Comments (0)

Apple has Won an AirPods Max Patent that reveals making them Lighter by possibly using Glass Earcups

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Posted by on February 16, 2021 at 08:39 AM in 2. Granted Patents, Audio, HomePod, AirPods, AirPods Max | | Comments (0)

Apple has updated their AirPods Max Patent to protect the use of Mesh Fabrics for its Canopy and more

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Posted by on January 31, 2021 at 12:11 PM in 1B. Continuation Patents, Audio, HomePod, AirPods, AirPods Max | | Comments (0)

Apple's Patent version of the 'Beats' Earphones with a Formable Ear Hook invention was published last week

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Posted by on January 04, 2021 at 09:46 AM in 1A. Patent Applications, Audio, HomePod, AirPods, AirPods Max | | Comments (0)

Apple Patent reveals new Through-Body' input for AirPods allowing users to control functionality by touching their face, clicking their teeth & more

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Posted by on December 22, 2020 at 06:18 AM in 2. Granted Patents, Audio, HomePod, AirPods, AirPods Max | | Comments (0)

Apple has won a Patent for 'HomePod mini' Set-Up GUIs for Multi-Users in the Home that are referred to as the 'iCloud Family'

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Posted by on December 16, 2020 at 07:50 AM in 2. Granted Patents, Audio, HomePod, AirPods, AirPods Max | | Comments (0)

Apple Wins Patent for Next-Gen HomePod with Camera System that includes Gaze Controls & Long-Range Face ID

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Posted by on December 08, 2020 at 04:52 AM in 2. Granted Patents, Audio, HomePod, AirPods, AirPods Max, Camera Related, Home Camera Systems | | Comments (0)

Apple Reveals more of their Smart Home Plan in 6 Patent Filings covering Multi-User Devices in a Connected Home+

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Posted by on December 04, 2020 at 02:52 PM in 1A. Patent Applications, Apple iPad , Apple iPhone, Audio, HomePod, AirPods, AirPods Max, Software, OS, Services | | Comments (0)

Apple Invents an audio testing feature that sets a user's audio comfort in the form of a 'Personalized Audiogram'

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Posted by on December 03, 2020 at 10:48 AM in 1A. Patent Applications, Audio, HomePod, AirPods, AirPods Max, Software, OS, Services | | Comments (0)

Apple Invents a Data-Secure Sensor System for Security Cameras that will be integrated into future HomePods

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Posted by on November 29, 2020 at 09:51 AM in 1B. Continuation Patents, Audio, HomePod, AirPods, AirPods Max, Camera Related, Home Camera Systems | | Comments (0)

Apple Reveals new Bioauthentication Sensors for future AirPods, Headphones & HMD that Learn the owner's Voice Commands & Silent Gestures

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Posted by on November 26, 2020 at 05:53 AM in 1A. Patent Applications, Audio, HomePod, AirPods, AirPods Max, Sensors, Chips & Haptics | | Comments (0)

Apple has revealed that their Over-Ear Headphones will have the ability to establish Voice Communications between two Headsets

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Posted by on November 16, 2020 at 04:16 PM in 1B. Continuation Patents, Audio, HomePod, AirPods, AirPods Max | | Comments (0)

Apple Invents Over-Ear Headphones with Spatial Audio driven Virtual Controls that Mimic Physical Control Sounds

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Posted by on November 13, 2020 at 05:35 AM in 1A. Patent Applications, Audio, HomePod, AirPods, AirPods Max | | Comments (0)

Apple Files a Continuation Patent Protecting their Granted Patent that relates to Future AirPods Pro with In-Air Gesture Input

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Posted by on October 29, 2020 at 06:06 AM in 1B. Continuation Patents, Audio, HomePod, AirPods, AirPods Max | | Comments (0)

Apple Patent reveals their Work on a Spatial – 3D Audio Engine that will take VR Gaming to the Next Level

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Posted by on September 17, 2020 at 08:26 AM in 1A. Patent Applications, Audio, HomePod, AirPods, AirPods Max | | Comments (0)

Apple's Spatial Audio File Format Revealed in new Patent Filing prior to Spatial Audio debuting on AirPods Pro

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Posted by on September 10, 2020 at 12:09 PM in 1A. Patent Applications, Audio, HomePod, AirPods, AirPods Max | | Comments (0)

Five new Over-Ear Headphone Patents cover Magnetic Assemblies for Removable Earpieces, Textiles Boosting Acoustic Resistance & more

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Posted by on September 03, 2020 at 06:44 AM in 1A. Patent Applications, Audio, HomePod, AirPods, AirPods Max | | Comments (0)

Apple Wins AirPods Pro with Force Sensors Patent that also reveals possible Future Features like Offering In-Air Gestures & more

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Posted by on August 25, 2020 at 04:31 PM in 2. Granted Patents, Audio, HomePod, AirPods, AirPods Max | | Comments (0)

Apple's latest Binaural Audio Patent describes a Turn-by-Turn-like System for Pedestrians in a Mall, Park Path & Beyond

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Posted by on August 20, 2020 at 08:06 AM in 1A. Patent Applications, Audio, HomePod, AirPods, AirPods Max, Maps, Indoor Location, CarPlay | | Comments (0)

Apple Wins a Patent for new AirPods Pro Safety Features when Biking, Jogging and working out on a new Exercise Mat with Sensors

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Posted by on August 11, 2020 at 07:30 AM in 2. Granted Patents, Apple Accessories, Audio, HomePod, AirPods, AirPods Max | | Comments (0)

Apple Takes Binaural Audio to the next-level by adding Head-Tracking for Next-Gen AirPods Pro and Future HMD

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Posted by on July 23, 2020 at 05:35 PM in 1A. Patent Applications, Audio, HomePod, AirPods, AirPods Max, Augmented, Virtual & Extended Reality, HMDs, Apple Vision Pro, Smartglasses + | | Comments (0)

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