Abstract: A communications device for interfacing a computer to a cellular telephone which includes memory, voicemail, caller identification and a display screen includes a housing accessible to a human operator, a telephone interface attached to the housing to communicatively connect to the cellular telephone, a telephone connection to connect to a telephone line; and means for uploading the voicemail of the cellular telephone via the telephone connection and telephone interface to the memory of the cellular telephone. Attaching the cellular telephone to the telephone interface actuates the uploading of the voicemail of the cellular telephone to the memory of the cellular telephone for display in the display screen of the cellular telephone.

Abstract: A computer system with a remote television display converts output signals from a computer to video signals to be displayed on at least one television set and transmits the output signals from the computer along with broadcast and cable video signals to the at least one television set so that one or more televisions may be used as remote display devices.

Abstract: The present invention provides an automatic preconditioning connection device and method for automatically optimizing and coupling a selected external peripheral device to a computer. The automatic preconditioning connection device is coupled, either directly or in daisy-chain fashion, to a plurality of external peripheral devices and also is coupled to the computer. The automatic preconditioning device includes a plurality of automatic peripheral preconditioning buttons that launch, optimize and control at least one external peripheral device selected from a plurality of external peripheral devices by automatically configuring a programmable digital signal processor or processor using predetermined software or predetermined parameters that are downloaded from the computer upon activation of the selected launch button and activating a graphic user interface of the computer.

Abstract: A computer peripheral device for voice and synthesized voice communication is disclosed. The device serves in place of a telephone handset, in a telephone mode of operation, and as a remote-control computer-based media center in a voice control mode of operation, without requiring the use of headphones. Thus the device frees integrated multimedia and voice-command computer control operations from the physical limitations of the workstation, with its keyboard and CRT. The device also integrates telephone communication functions, including caller ID into a computer remote control interface, thereby providing modal flexibility, minimizing disruption and increasing operator efficiency.

Abstract: A speaker enclosure providing improved stereo base response and directionality for multimedia computer applications is disclosed. The enclosure directs low end frequencies into a mixing chamber which directs these frequencies out through a central exit port, thereby providing clearer base response without sacrificing psychoacoustic directionality.

Abstract: A speaker system for a computer includes at least one speaker disposed within a computer case, at least two sound emitting ports disposed on an exterior of the computer case, at least two sound transmitting paths each disposed within the computer case and connected to the at least one speaker and a respective one of the at least two sound transmitting paths for receiving sound waves from the at least one speaker and transmitting the sound waves to a respective one of the at least two sound emitting ports.

Abstract: A computer peripheral device for voice and synthesized voice communication is disclosed. The device serves in place of a telephone handset, in a telephone mode of operation, and as a remote-control computer-based media center in a voice control mode of operation, without requiring the use of headphones. Thus the device frees integrated multimedia and voice-command computer control operations from the physical limitations of the workstation, with its keyboard and CRT. The device also integrates telephone communication functions, into a computer remote control interface, thereby providing modal flexibility, minimizing disruption and increasing operator efficiency.

Abstract: Home entertainment center interface apparatus providing remote database access and access coordination is disclosed. The interface can, alternatively, be installed directly on the PCI bus in the computer. The interface provides remote access to the database in response to signals from an RF remote control transmitter. The transmitter can be added as a plug-compatible unit to upgrade an existing video control device. A supplemental chat window is generated by a further plug-compatible upgrade unit in response to address and command signals modulating a dedicated carrier frequency on the cable.

Abstract: A sound reproduction system is disclosed that uses a single pair of compact speaker enclosures to provide surround sound for a multimedia computer workstation. A pair of stereo speaker enclosures provide the computer screen's monaural center channel to a viewer seated at the workstation, as well as pairs of stereo-imaging and stereo surround channels.

Abstract: A dual-speaker unit providing improved stereo base response and directionality for portable computer applications is disclosed. The small speakers direct low end frequencies into a mixing chamber which directs these frequencies out through a central exit port, thereby providing clearer base response without sacrificing psychoacoustic directionality.The speakers are mounted on the mixing chamber and also rotatable relative to it, for adjustable stereo imaging and compact portability.

Abstract: A portable computer is equipped with a sound capability by plugging a personal computer memory card international association (PCMCIA) card having an on-board master speaker module into a PCMCIA slot. A slave speaker module in wireless communication with the master speaker module may also be used to radiate sound.

Abstract: A computer speaker assembly 22 is disclosed and includes a tweeter or high-frequency speaker 72 which may be selectively moved in relation to a mid-range-woofer speaker 30. Such movement is accomplished by means of a gear 64 and detent 62 arrangement.

Abstract: A computer speaker assembly 22 is disclosed and includes a tweeter or high-frequency speaker 72 which may be selectively moved in relation to a mid-range-woofer speaker 30. Such movement is accomplished by means of a gear 64 and detent 62 arrangement.

Abstract: A plurality of speakers and related audio system components are transported to and from an outdoor marine location by a packaging arrangement which includes a pair of weather-resistant carrying containers that are detachably secured. When secured together, the containers carrying their respective speakers are transported as an integrated cargo unit. When detached, each container carrying its respective speaker is independently transported as an individual cargo unit.

Abstract: A tower-type speaker cabinet assembly for plural speakers of a high fidelity audio system, including a vertically elongated tower cabinet having a pair of front wall segments adjacent the uppermost and lowermost ends of the tower speaker cabinet and an intermediate forwardly opening cavity extending between the upper and lower front wall segments, a pair of vertically spaced large subwoofer speakers in the respective upper and lower front wall segments with associated inner cabinets forming sound boxes therefor, and a swivelled movable center subcabinet spanning the vertical distance between said front wall segments, having a woofer, a mid-bass speaker and a pair of tweeters carried by a front wall portion of the center subcabinet in vertical alignment. The subcabinet has a range of swivel movement horizontally through predetermined angles about a vertical axis located a short distance rearwardly from the front wall of the swivelled subcabinet.