Abstract: Action seating receives a wireless signal from source equipment and integrated control and generation of motion. The wireless signal is derived from audio and/or visual presentations including music, television, movies, training systems, video games, and the like. The wireless signal may be provided using an Infra Red (IR) link, Radio Frequency (RF) link, or signal superimposed on home power wiring to transmit a signal from the source equipment to the action seating. The integrated control may control, for example, absolute or relative levels of motion. In one embodiment, a concealable control panel deploys from an armrest, which control panel may include a display providing control parameter information.

Abstract: A system and a method for mounting a speaker unit (12). The system contains a surface mounting bracket (14) including at least one male attachment mount (20) and a speaker unit (12). The speaker unit 12 has at least one audio speaker and a semi-circular shaped surface which has angularly spaced apart female attachment grooves (44). The invention further includes a lightpipe (65). The angularly spaced apart female attachment grooves (44) are adapted for removably engaging the male attachment mount (20). In another embodiment, the speaker mounting system (10) contains a rotating base stand (80) having angular markings (92) for alignment of a shaft speaker unit (88).

Abstract: A surround sound system and method involving a surround sound tower (10) having planar speakers (11b); a base plate (20); and a structure for positioning (30) the surround sound tower on the base plate (20), the surround sound tower (10) being mounted on, and normal to, the positioning structure (30) for customizing sound direction and constructive interference patterns by interactively positioning the sound tower (10) and by modular usage of both sub-woofers (12a) and tweeters (13a), economizing floor space, especially in a home theater environment, the positioning structure (30) having a structure for indicating an angular rotation (40) of the surround sound tower (10) relative to the base plate (20) and a structure for facilitating rotation (50) of the angular rotation indicating structure (40).

Abstract: A flat panel monitor frame with integrated speakers provides an esthetic visual effect and enhanced acoustic experience for a flat panel monitor. The flat panel monitor frame seamlessly blends the otherwise cold appearance of the flat panel monitor into a room decor, and includes user detachable and replaceable trim pieces to facilitate blending the flat panel monitor into the room decor. The flat panel monitor frame further includes an array of speakers along at least one frame side. The speakers thus provided may reduce the need for additional floor or wall mounted speakers.

Abstract: A system and a method for mounting a speaker unit (12). The system (12) containing a surface mounting bracket (14) including at least one attaching feature (20) and a speaker unit (12). The speaker unit (12) comprises at least one audio speaker (42) and a semi-circular shaped surface (41). The shaped surface (41) defines a plurality of angularly spaced apart receiving features (44). The plurality of angularly spaced apart receiving features (44) are adapted for removably engaging said at least one attaching feature (20). In another embodiment, a speaker mounting system (10) contains a detachable base stand (60) having at least one base attaching feature (62) and a speaker unit (12) defines a plurality of angularly spaced apart receiving features (44). The plurality of angularly spaced apart receiving features (44) are adapted for removably engaging said at least one base attaching feature (62).

Abstract: A flat panel monitor frame (10) with integrated speakers (26) as well as planar speakers (50a, 50b, 50c) for facilitating a consumer's selection of an aesthetic visual effect and for enhancing an acoustic experience for a flat panel monitor (22), having user-detachable and replaceable trim (36) for facilitating blending of the frame (10) and flat panel monitor (22) into the room decor, and having an array of speakers (26) within at least one frame side (12, 14, 16, 18), reducing the need for additional floor or wall-mounted speakers.

Abstract: An apparatus and a method for a power center for electronic components. The power center comprises a power conditioning unit and a power display console. The power conditioning unit may include a first body having a first connecting means and a power display console may include a second body having a second connecting means. The first connecting means may be adapted to mechanically cooperate with second connecting means thereby permitting the unit and the console to be removably attached and de-attached. As such, the console may be positioned to facilitate viewing by a user, and the conditioning unit may be positioned for convenient electrical connection for electronic components.

Abstract: An audio power display provides a signal and an update rate. An audio power monitoring system comprises a digital display unit including at least one light-emitting display element and a rapid update rate. The digital display unit displays signal levels at the rapid update rate to emphasize the dynamic nature of music. In one embodiment, the display update rate is varied to increase proportionally to increases in signal level, and decrease proportionally to decreases in signal level to further represent the dynamic nature of music.