Kokomo, IN, United States of America

James R Milne

This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent and 11 published patent applications, plus 2 CIPO patents. Top assignee: Delco Electronics Corporation. Active years: 1999.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: James R Milne. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/james-r-milne

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

Calculating rank
USPTO Granted Patents = 1 

% Patents Active = 100.0


Average Co-Inventor Count = 6.0

ph-index = 1

Forward Citations = 56(Granted Patents)


Company Filing History:


Years Active: 1999

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1 patent (USPTO):Explore Patents

Title: The Innovations of James R. Milne

Introduction

James R. Milne is an accomplished inventor based in Kokomo, Indiana. He is known for his significant contributions to the field of vehicle audio systems. With a focus on enhancing audio performance, Milne has developed innovative technologies that have impacted the automotive industry.

Latest Patents

One of Milne's notable patents is for a system titled "Distributed digital signal processing for vehicle audio systems." This invention involves a radio equipped with a tuner and various program sources that utilize a digital signal processor (DSP) to enhance audio signals. The system generates a stream of digital data, which includes both audio and control data related to loudness functions. A fiber optic data link connects this data stream to multiple remote DSP modules, each capable of driving one or more speakers. Each module is designed with a user-programmed DSP, a digital-to-analog converter, and an amplifier for each associated speaker. The DSP modules are identical, differing only in software parameters that establish transfer functions and loudness characteristics for each speaker. This innovative approach allows the same DSP modules and speakers to be utilized across various vehicle types, optimizing audio performance through customized software for each vehicle.

Career Highlights

Milne has made significant strides in his career, working with Delco Electronics Corporation, a leader in automotive electronics. His work has not only advanced vehicle audio systems but has also contributed to the overall enhancement of in-car entertainment experiences.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Milne has collaborated with talented individuals such as Tuan A. Hoang and J. Alexander Easley. These collaborations have fostered innovation and creativity in the development of advanced audio technologies.

Conclusion

James R. Milne's contributions to vehicle audio systems exemplify the spirit of innovation in the automotive industry. His patented technologies continue to influence how audio is experienced in vehicles today.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]
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