Abstract: A housing has a bud portion abutting an elongated stem portion. The bud portion is to fit within an ear. The bud portion has a primary sound outlet at its far end that is to be inserted into an outer ear canal, and abuts the stem portion at its near end. A speaker driver is inside the bud portion. Electronic circuitry inside the housing includes a wireless communications interface to receive audio content over-the-air and in response provides an audio signal to the speaker driver. A rechargeable battery as a power source for the electronic circuitry is located inside a cavity of the stem portion. Other embodiments are also described and claimed.

Abstract: Techniques to customize a media processing system are described. A media processing system is described capable of integrating a large set of heterogeneous electronic devices into a single integrated system with enhanced navigation capabilities and automated configuration services. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

Abstract: Techniques for acoustic management of entertainment devices and systems are described. Various embodiments may include techniques for acoustically determining a location of a remote control or other entertainment device. Some embodiments may include techniques for controlling one or more entertainment components using voice commands or other acoustic information. Other embodiments may include techniques for establishing a voice connection using a remote control device. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

Abstract: A media system that includes one or more smart devices.

Abstract: Techniques for acoustic management of entertainment devices and systems are described. Various embodiments may include techniques for acoustically determining a location of a remote control or other entertainment device. Some embodiments may include techniques for controlling one or more entertainment components using voice commands or other acoustic information. Other embodiments may include techniques for establishing a voice connection using a remote control device. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

Abstract: An audio processing device includes a first analog cable connector that receives at least one analog audio source signal from a first analog cable. The first analog cable connector suitable to detachably interconnect the audio processing device to the first analog cable. The audio processing device includes a second analog cable connector and transmits the at least one analog audio source signal to the second analog cable connector suitable to be received by a second analog cable, where the second analog cable connector is suitable to detachably interconnect the audio processing device to the second analog cable. The audio processing device includes digital identification data that identifies the audio processing device. The audio processing device transmits the digital identification data to the second analog cable connector suitable to be received by the second analog cable. An enclosure that encloses the audio processing device.

Abstract: An audio processing device includes a first analog cable connector that receives at least one analog audio source signal from a first analog cable. The first analog cable connector suitable to detachably interconnect the audio processing device to the first analog cable. The audio processing device includes a second analog cable connector and transmits the at least one analog audio source signal to the second analog cable connector suitable to be received by a second analog cable, where the second analog cable connector is suitable to detachably interconnect the audio processing device to the second analog cable. The audio processing device includes digital identification data that identifies the audio processing device. The audio processing device transmits the digital identification data to the second analog cable connector suitable to be received by the second analog cable. An enclosure that encloses the audio processing device.

Abstract: Techniques for acoustic management of entertainment devices and systems are described. Various embodiments may include techniques for acoustically determining a location of a remote control or other entertainment device. Some embodiments may include techniques for controlling one or more entertainment components using voice commands or other acoustic information. Other embodiments may include techniques for establishing a voice connection using a remote control device. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

Abstract: A media system that includes one or more smart devices.

Abstract: In an embodiment, a plurality of categories may be presented in a first ribbon on an electronic display. The plurality of categories may be scrollable through an active category slot in a fixed position in the first ribbon. A category positioned in the active category slot may be determined from the plurality of categories. A plurality of media objects may be presented based on the category. The plurality of media objects may be positioned in a second ribbon and scrollable through an active media object slot in a fixed position in the second ribbon. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

Abstract: Techniques to customize a media processing system are described. A media processing system is described capable of integrating a large set of heterogeneous electronic devices into a single integrated system with enhanced navigation capabilities and automated configuration services. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

Abstract: Techniques for acoustic management of entertainment devices and systems are described. Various embodiments may include techniques for acoustically determining a location of a remote control or other entertainment device. Some embodiments may include techniques for controlling one or more entertainment components using voice commands or other acoustic information. Other embodiments may include techniques for establishing a voice connection using a remote control device. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

Abstract: Techniques for acoustic management of entertainment devices and systems are described. Various embodiments may include techniques for acoustically determining a location of a remote control or other entertainment device. Some embodiments may include techniques for controlling one or more entertainment components using voice commands or other acoustic information. Other embodiments may include techniques for establishing a voice connection using a remote control device. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

Abstract: A media system that includes one or more smart devices.

Abstract: Techniques to customize a media processing system are described. A media processing system is described capable of integrating a large set of heterogeneous electronic devices into a single integrated system with enhanced navigation capabilities and automated configuration services. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

Abstract: A media system that includes one or more smart devices.

Abstract: A system and method for the determination and assignment of a unique local channel identifier (ULCI) to enable the multi-site and multi-user sharing of content are described. Various embodiments allow sending by a primary user to a server an indication of one or more users to be invited to use a personal channel. The server determines a unique local channel identifier (ULCI) for the personal channel, where the ULCI represents a common open channel for the primary user and the one or more invited users. The primary user and the one or more invited users are allowed access to the personal channel via the ULCI. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

Abstract: A system and method for the generation of a content fingerprint for content identification are described. Various embodiments include encoding content without any available identifying information, performing a technical analysis of the encoded content for one or more technical attributes, and pairing the available identifying information with the one or more technical attributes to form a content fingerprint, where the content fingerprint identifies the content. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

Abstract: In an embodiment, a plurality of categories may be presented in a first ribbon on an electronic display. The plurality of categories may be scrollable through an active category slot in a fixed position in the first ribbon. A category positioned in the active category slot may be determined from the plurality of categories. A plurality of media objects may be presented based on the category. The plurality of media objects may be positioned in a second ribbon and scrollable through an active media object slot in a fixed position in the second ribbon. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

Abstract: Techniques for acoustic management of entertainment devices and systems are described. Various embodiments may include techniques for acoustically determining a location of a remote control or other entertainment device. Some embodiments may include techniques for controlling one or more entertainment components using voice commands or other acoustic information. Other embodiments may include techniques for establishing a voice connection using a remote control device. Other embodiments are described and claimed.