Patent Review: Desktop Audio Monitor System and Method

In this patents review, James Croft looks at one of the most interesting concepts for a “Desktop Audio Monitor System and Method.” US Patent 9036837, was granted in 2015 to James Tuomy (Framingham, MA), Barry Michael Kosherick (Hudson, MA), Laurie Wilk (Framingham, MA), and J. Richard Aylward (Ashland, MA). The concept was actually introduced to the market a year earlier, and made its big debut at the NAMM Show 2015, by Phasx Technologies. This article was originally published in Voice Coil, August 2015.

The August 2015 edition of Voice Coil features an important industry update on what’s new in voice coils, prepared by Mike Klasco, including the latest directory of voice coil manufacturers. In Acoustic Patents we discuss a new “Desktop Audio Monitor System and Method” and this month’s Test Bench features two 12” drivers from B&C Speakers and Prescient Audio.

The marketing breakthrough for a new technology is not just about successfully launching another disruptive product. In audio, or any other industry, innovation needs to be supported with clear go-to-market strategies. Sometimes unexpected engineering issues don't work in tandem with the marketing plan after the big product reveal - but really bad is to lose the momentum after all the awards and positive press.