Abstract: A wireless speaker has at least two base surfaces oriented at an obtuse angle relative to each other, so that a user can push the speaker onto one base surface to aim the sonic axis in a first direction and then tilt the speaker onto the other base surface to aim the sonic axis in a second direction. When resting on the first base the speaker is in a substantially upright orientation although the speaker driver, which may be a planar driver, is slightly tilted up within the speaker housing.

Abstract: An audio speaker with a housing and plural wireless communication interfaces in the housing to receive audio from respective audio sources. A woofer assembly is in the housing. The woofer assembly includes a woofer surrounded by a flat frame the edges of which are received between longitudinal ribs on a wall of the housing.

Abstract: Techniques are described for wirelessly receiving, at first and second speaker assemblies, signals representing left and right audio channels from each of first and second sources, and using the signals, simultaneously playing, on both speaker assemblies, music, computer game audio, computer chat audio, and speech picked up by speaker microphones.

Abstract: In a stereo speaker system in which first and second speakers simultaneously play first and second audio respectively received wirelessly from a computer game console and a wireless phone, a stereo sweet spot is identified and then moved to a location of a listener.

Abstract: Techniques are described for wirelessly receiving, at first and second speaker assemblies, signals representing left and right audio channels from each of first and second sources, and using the signals, simultaneously playing, on both speaker assemblies, music, computer game audio, computer chat audio, and speech picked up by speaker microphones. User-adjusted and non-user-adjusted EQ may be implemented on various portions of the signal processing.

Abstract: A wireless speaker is powered by a battery. A charging dock to charge the battery includes charge circuitry for charging the battery. The charging dock has plural contacts and the speaker has plural pogo pins to register with and electrically contact respective contacts of the dock. The pogo pins are disposed in a recess of the housing, and the recess is configured and sized to snugly receive the charging dock. To enable tilting the speaker when engaged with the dock, the dock can have two base surfaces on which the charging dock can rest, with an obtuse angle being established between the base surfaces of the charging dock.

Abstract: Techniques are described for wirelessly receiving, at first and second speaker assemblies, signals representing left and right audio channels from each of first and second sources, and using the signals, simultaneously playing, on both speaker assemblies, music, computer game audio, computer chat audio, and speech picked up by speaker microphones. Microphone signal beamforming, cross-talk removal, echo cancelation, and noise reduction may be performed using local and remote channels to isolate microphone signals.

Abstract: A wireless speaker has at least one planar magnetic driver to drive a tweeter and/or woofer in the speaker. The wireless speaker includes two radios for receiving audio from two different sources and simultaneously playing the audio from both sources. The speaker is a stand alone speaker that is not part of a headset.

Abstract: In a wireless stereo system including first and second battery-powered speakers, if low power is sensed in the second speaker, the user may be given the option of shifting the first speaker to mono mode, or maintain the first speaker in stereo mode, playing its assigned channel, or alter a left/right stereo balance between the speakers. Speaker setting may also change depending on whether a speaker is on or off a charging dock.

Abstract: Technique are described for wirelessly receiving, at first and second speaker assemblies, signals representing left and right audio channels from each of first and second sources, and using the signals, simultaneously playing, on both speaker assemblies, music, computer game audio, computer chat audio, and speech picked up by speaker microphones. Echo cancelation may be performed using local and remote channels to isolate microphone signals.

Abstract: A wireless computer game controller has an arcade-style lever for controlling action in a computer game as well as action buttons reflecting contemporary game controllers and control buttons for controlling device operation. User-swappable gates are provided to limit motion of the lever.

Abstract: A wireless computer game controller has an arcade-style lever for controlling action in a computer game as well as action buttons reflecting contemporary game controllers and control buttons for controlling device operation. Active buttons are arranged on a pad that is angled up from bottom to top for comfort.

Abstract: A wireless computer game controller has an arcade-style lever for controlling action in a computer game as well as action buttons reflecting contemporary game controllers and control buttons for controlling device operation. Digital signals are generated from manipulation of the lever.

Abstract: A wireless computer game controller has an arcade-style lever for controlling action in a computer game as well as action buttons reflecting contemporary game controllers and control buttons for controlling device operation. Analog signals are generated from manipulation of the lever.

Abstract: A wireless computer game controller has an arcade-style lever for controlling action in a computer game as well as action buttons reflecting contemporary game controllers and control buttons for controlling device operation. The control buttons can be locked out from generating input during game play to avoid accidental triggering of a control signal.

Abstract: Capacitors, including multilayer ceramic capacitors, may be subject to faults and failures that create short circuits between their dielectrics. Capacitors having fuses that protect the capacitors or the electrical devices using the capacitors when such faults occur are described herein. Embodiments include the presence of monolithic and non-monolithic structures including the fuse. Embodiments also include capacitors with multiple fuses that may prevent or mitigate capacitor failure. Methods for manufacturing and using the capacitors are also described.

Abstract: Improved sealing for microstructures in microfluidic devices having a plurality of units is provided by providing collars surrounding the openings to the microstructures, such as reservoirs. The collars are protrusions extending from the surface of the devices and the internal walls of the collars generally aligned with the internal walls of the microstructure. Conformable and/or adhesive lids are employed for sealing the microstructures.