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Engineering Brief

Innovation in Audio: Update on Patent Activity in the Audio Field

Authors: Cook, Elliot; Palys, Joseph E.

AES Convention 134 · Paper 89 · May 2013

Abstract

This paper provides a sampling of recent patents relating to innovations in the audio field. The innovations come from a range of AES member companies and cover a diverse spectrum of technologies, such as music composition software, loudspeaker design, headphones, digital signal processing, microphones, and musical comprehension. In addition, unique statistical information regarding patent litigation in the audio field is provided. This information is based on original research regarding litigation involving audio patents. AES members may find this information helpful to better understand how audio innovations play a role in their industry.

Details

Published in
AES Convention 134
AES Convention
134
Paper number
89
Publication date
May 6, 2013
Affiliation
Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP, Reston, VA, USA (See document for exact affiliation information.)
Type
Engineering Brief