American Technology Corp. Issued Patent for Virtual Speakers Using Award-Winning Hypersonic Sound
-- HSS -- Technology
SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 11, 2001--
Method Removes Need for Cumbersome Wiring for
Side/Rear Speakers in Home Theater and Surround Sound Systems
American Technology Corp. (NASDAQ:ATCO) a licensor of innovative
new sound technologies, today announced that it has been issued patent
No. 6,229,899 from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office protecting its
"method and device for developing a virtual speaker distant from the
sound source."
In this method, the company's HSS(TM) Technology, incorporated
into the video screen or front speakers, effectively replaces surround
sound speakers and wiring when its unique directional properties are
employed to create virtual speakers at any desired location throughout
a room. Additionally, this patent secures the company's method for
synchronizing audio output such that the listener hears a unified
sound experience from multiple directions.
Jim Croft, chief technology officer of ATC, stated, "This patent
protects what we believe is an extremely important application for
HSS. Now, for the first time, the surround speakers can be located at
the front of a room with the video screen and main speakers while
projecting virtual sound sources to the back and side walls of a room,
enveloping the listener with a full surround sound experience. While
the audio emanates from a centrally located HSS emitter, the listener
perceives the source of sound to be the back or side walls.
"While we successfully continue pursuing and receiving further
coverage for our innovations surrounding Stratified Field(TM),
PureBass(TM), NeoPlanar(TM) and HSS Technologies, this patent and the
claims therein are significant for the use of our HSS Technology by
video and audio industry leaders, particularly in future home theater
and surround sound systems."
To date, the company's Intellectual Property portfolio includes
over 110 U.S. and Foreign patents and patent filings relating to its
HSS, Stratified Field, PureBass and NeoPlanar audio reproduction
technologies.
About American Technology Corp.
American Technology Corp. is shaping the future of sound by
developing and licensing its technology and intellectual property
portfolio which includes: the award-winning HSS (HyperSonic(TM) Sound)
and Stratified Field(TM) Technologies; NeoPlanar(TM); PureBass(TM)
Sub-Woofer Technology; and FM Sounds(TM) consumer radio products. The
company is establishing a strong portfolio of patents, trademarks and
know-how including over 110 U.S. and Foreign patents and patent
filings to date. For more information on the company and its
technologies and products visit our Web site at www.atcsd.com. |
