Active Sound Device Utilizing Audio Recognition by Cochl Inc
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The European Patent Office published patent application EP4164243A1 by Cochl Inc for an active sound device utilizing audio recognition. The application covers IPC classifications H04R (loudspeakers, microphones) and G06N (artificial intelligence/neural networks) and was published April 15, 2026. Inventors include HAN, Yoon Chang; LEE, Su Bin; PARK, Jeong Soo; JEONG, Il Young; LEE, Don Moon; and LIM, Hyun Gui, with protection sought across 31 designated states including all EU member states.
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The European Patent Office published patent application EP4164243A1 for an active sound device utilizing audio recognition filed by Cochl Inc. This is a publication event in the patent examination process, making the application publicly available for review and potential opposition. The application covers audio recognition technology classified under both acoustic (H04R) and artificial intelligence (G06N) categories.
Technology companies and manufacturers developing audio recognition, sound detection, or AI-based acoustic systems should review the published claims for potential overlap with their own research and development activities or IP portfolios. Competitors may file observations during the examination phase if prior art exists.
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ACTIVE SOUND DEVICE UTILIZING AUDIO RECOGNITION
Publication EP4164243A1 Kind: A1 Apr 15, 2026
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Cochl Inc
Inventors
HAN, Yoon Chang, LEE, Su Bin, PARK, Jeong Soo, JEONG, Il Young, LEE, Don Moon, LIM, Hyun Gui
IPC Classifications
H04R 1/10 20060101AFI20240514BHEP H04R 3/00 20060101ALI20240514BHEP G10K 11/178 20060101ALI20240514BHEP G06N 3/08 20230101ALI20240514BHEP G06N 20/00 20190101ALI20240514BHEP
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AL, AT, BE, BG, CH, CY, CZ, DE, DK, EE, ES, FI, FR, GB, GR, HR, HU, IE, IS, IT, LI, LT, LU, LV, MC, MK, MT, NL, NO, PL, PT, RO, RS, SE, SI, SK, SM, TR
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