Stephen S Taylor

US Patent:

55902073, Dec 31, 1996

Filed:

May 17, 1994

Appl. No.:

8/245160

Inventors:

Stephen F. Taylor - Pacific Palisades CA

Assignee:

Taylor Group of Companies, Inc. - Santa Monica CA

International Classification:

H04R 102

US Classification:

381 90

Abstract:

A method and apparatus for dynamic, adaptive mapping of three-dimensional aural phenomenon to a two-dimensional sound reproducing surface. The surface is comprised of sound pixels that are discrete, addressable output locations. Actual or synthetic recorded audio material is decomposed into discrete sound sources which are then mapped to the sound pixels. This mapping occurs during the production phase by means of computer-aided design (CAD) system. The CAD system guides the sound designer in the implementation of complex acoustical designs by automating the most complex and computationally intensive functions. The mapping function can be extended to integrate real-time human interaction, ultimately creating a participatory, interactive virtual sound environment.

US Patent:

55175708, May 14, 1996

Filed:

Dec 14, 1993

Appl. No.:

8/166463

Inventors:

Stephen F. Taylor - Pacific Palisades CA

Assignee:

Taylor Group of Companies, Inc. - Santa Monica CA

International Classification:

H04S 502

US Classification:

381 18

Abstract:

A method and apparatus for dynamic, adaptive mapping of three-dimensional aural phenomenon to a two-dimensional sound reproducing surface. The surface is comprised of sound pixels that are discrete, addressable output locations. Actual or synthetic recorded audio material is decomposed into discrete sound sources which are then mapped to the sound pixels. This mapping occurs during the production phase by means of computer-aided design (CAD) system. The CAD system guides the sound designer in the implementation of complex acoustical designs by automating the most complex and computationally intensive functions. The mapping function can be extended to integrate real-time human interaction, ultimately creating a participatory, interactive virtual sound environment.

US Patent:

56991304, Dec 16, 1997

Filed:

Jun 10, 1996

Appl. No.:

8/660832

Inventors:

Stephen Francis Taylor - Pacific Palisades CA

Assignee:

Taylor Group of Companies, Inc. - Santa Monica CA

International Classification:

H04N 574

US Classification:

348758

Abstract:

Applications of digitally-controlled nano-mechanical structures are described, including both digital video and audio systems. For video systems, the nano-mechanical structures comprise resonant membrane spatial light modulators (SLMs), which are used in either transmissive mode or reflective mode operations to generate images. For audio systems, the nano-mechanical structures comprise resonant membrane spatial acoustic modulators (SAMs), which are used in reflective mode operations to generate sounds. For both SLMs and SAMs, a flexible support layer is deformed upon application of an electrical potential to the device, thus altering either the optical or acoustical characteristics of the device, respectively.

US Patent:

61545538, Nov 28, 2000

Filed:

Nov 25, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/977729

Inventors:

Stephen Francis Taylor - Pacific Palisades CA

Assignee:

Taylor Group of Companies, Inc. - Santa Monica CA

International Classification:

H04R 102

US Classification:

381332

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.

US Patent:

57455848, Apr 28, 1998

Filed:

Apr 9, 1996

Appl. No.:

8/631705

Inventors:

Stephen F. Taylor - Santa Monica CA

Assignee:

Taylor Group of Companies, Inc. - Santa Monica CA

International Classification:

H04R 102

US Classification:

381 90

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.

US Patent:

61119598, Aug 29, 2000

Filed:

Oct 30, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/961380

Inventors:

Stephen Francis Taylor - Santa Monica CA

Assignee:

Taylor Group of Companies, Inc. - Santa Monica CA

International Classification:

H04R 500

US Classification:

381 17

Abstract:

A sound spreader accepts one or more input signals and generates a plurality of output signals, wherein the output signals are transmitted to a plurality of transducers each generating acoustical energy that together comprise a sound field. The spreader placing sounds within the sound field by means of selection and delay of the output signals. The spreader also detects changes in the input signals and alters the output signals accordingly to alter a subjective placement of the acoustical energy in the sound field.

US Patent:

59419369, Aug 24, 1999

Filed:

Oct 30, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/961316

Inventors:

Stephen Francis Taylor - Santa Monica CA

Assignee:

Taylor Group of Companies, Inc. - North Hollywood CA

International Classification:

G10L 300

US Classification:

703503

Abstract:

The present invention provides a one-bit run-length encoder system that encrypts and compresses a digital audio, and one-bit run-length playback system.

US Patent:

56895704, Nov 18, 1997

Filed:

Feb 27, 1996

Appl. No.:

8/607830

Inventors:

Stephen Francis Taylor - Pacific Palisades CA

Assignee:

Taylor Group of Companies, Inc. - Santa Monica CA

International Classification:

H04S 502

US Classification:

381 18

Abstract:

A method and apparatus for dynamic, adaptive mapping of three-dimensional aural phenomenon to a two-dimensional sound reproducing surface. The surface is comprised of sound pixels that are discrete, addressable output locations. Actual or synthetic recorded audio material is decomposed into discrete sound sources which are then mapped to the sound pixels. This mapping occurs during the production phase by means of computer-aided design (CAD) system. The CAD system guides the sound designer in the implementation of complex acoustical designs by automating the most complex and computationally intensive functions. The mapping function can be extended to integrate real-time human interaction, ultimately creating a participatory, interactive virtual sound environment.