And Loudspeaker Patents (Class 381/332)
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Patent number: 9030817Abstract: A handheld computing device is disclosed. The handheld computing device includes a seamless housing formed from an extruded metal tube. The extruded tube includes open ends and internal rails which serve as a guide for slidably assembling an operational assembly through the open ends of the extruded tube, a reference surface for positioning the operational assembly relative to an access opening in the seamless housing, and a support structure for supporting the operational assembly during use.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2013Date of Patent: May 12, 2015Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Teodor Dabov, Phillip M. Hobson, Anthony Montevirgen
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Publication number: 20150125018Abstract: A deployable speaker includes a driver and an acoustic enclosure made up of a multiplicity of panels. The driver is secured to one of the panels. The acoustic enclosure is deployable from a closed state to a deployed state. When one of the panels is moved by a user from the closed to the deployed state, all but one of the remaining panels are simultaneously moved from the closed to the deployed state.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 7, 2013Publication date: May 7, 2015Applicant: BOSE CORPORATIONInventor: Andrew W. Clark
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Patent number: 9020178Abstract: The present invention provides a novel drive unit mounting arrangement, in which a drive unit having a chassis is mounted to a cabinet from at least two sides. The arrangement comprises a member for securing the drive unit to the cabinet from mounting points of the chassis. The arrangement further comprises a suspension member between the mounting points of the chassis and the cabinet such as to suspend the drive unit chassis elastically to the cabinet for allowing suspension in both forward and rearward directions.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2009Date of Patent: April 28, 2015Assignee: Genelec OyInventors: Ilpo Martikainen, Markku Kulomäki, Aki Mäkivirta, Jussi Väisänen, Noa Eskelinen, Jari Mäkinen, Pekka Nissinen
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Publication number: 20150098003Abstract: A lens module and a speaker module are provided. The lens module includes a lens stand, a base and a shape memory alloy. The shape memory alloy connects the lens stand and the base. The speaker module includes a speaker unit, a box and a shape memory alloy. The box has a rear wall and an opening. The shape memory alloy connects the speaker unit and the rear wall.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 7, 2014Publication date: April 9, 2015Applicant: Wistron CorporationInventors: Jyun-Shuo Liang, Tsung-Hsien Tsai, Hung-Li Chen
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Patent number: 9002050Abstract: A speaker bar for a tablet computer is presented. The speaker bar is sized to fit inside a cover of the tablet computer by folding or rolling the speaker bar inside the cover. The speaker bar has retractable speaker members that extend outward beyond the edges of the speaker bar housing along a longitudinal axis of the speaker bar. Power is provided to the speaker bar when the retractable members are extended, and the power is turned off when the retractable members are retracted. The speaker bar connects to a tablet computer via Bluetooth wireless connection.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2012Date of Patent: April 7, 2015Assignee: BBY Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Roger Widner, Amy Prescott
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Publication number: 20150071471Abstract: An electronic system and an electronic device thereof are provided. The electronic device includes a first housing, a speaker module, a second housing, and a bearing. The first housing has a first hole. The speaker module is disposed in the first housing, and a sound generated by the speaker module is transmitted out of the electronic device through the first hole. The second housing has a bearing surface facing to the first housing. The bearing is disposed between the first housing and the second housing. The second housing and the first housing move relative to each other by using the bearing, so the first housing covers or exposes a portion of the bearing surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 2014Publication date: March 12, 2015Applicant: HTC CorporationInventors: Yen-Chun Shao, Chih-Chiang Lin, Wen-Yu Shih
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Publication number: 20150063618Abstract: A housing assembly includes a housing and a speaker module. The housing defines a slot. The speaker module is assembled to the housing. The speaker module includes a speaker and a base. The speaker is received in the base. The base includes a protrusion protruding from a side surface of the base and surrounding the base. The base is received in the slot. The protrusion is fixed to an inner surface of the housing around the slot.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 21, 2014Publication date: March 5, 2015Applicant: Chiun Mai Communication Systems, Inc.Inventors: CHUN-JEN CHEN, KUANG-HSIEN WANG
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Publication number: 20150055810Abstract: The present invention provides a soundproof housing for an earset, comprising: a housing main body, coupled to the inside of a front surface case having a protrusion portion inserted into the ear, and provided with a speaker accommodation groove and a microphone accommodation groove; a speaker output hole, penetratingly formed in the speaker accommodation groove so as to communicate with the front surface case, and adjacent to the output end of the speaker; and a microphone input hole, formed in a recessed manner inside the microphone accommodation groove so as to communicate with the front surface case, and adjacent to the input end of the microphone, wherein the housing main body is protrudingly formed as a long protrusion toward the inside of the protrusion portion of the front surface case, so as to be tightly coupled with the inside of the protrusion portion of the front surface case.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2012Publication date: February 26, 2015Inventor: Doo Sik Shin
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Patent number: 8965022Abstract: In one embodiment, a kit for making a personalized display includes a blank foldable to form a cavity according to score lines to form a display with a cavity, a print medium to receive a user selected-image and to adhere to the blank, and a bending wave generation unit attachable to a display element to receive a signal from a signal generator and produce bending waves within the display element that cause the display element to vibrate and generate audible acoustic waves in accordance with the signal. In another embodiment, a personalized display includes a blank with extensions folded to form a cavity, a print medium adhered to the blank and with a user-selected image printed via a digital printer, and a bending wave generation unit attached to a display element and positioned within the cavity.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2012Date of Patent: February 24, 2015Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventors: Xiaoqi Zhou, David P Rossing, Stephen Martin Ladak
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Patent number: 8965007Abstract: An exemplary personal listening device includes thermo-sensitive elements in its transducers. Each thermo-sensitive element senses temperature change of a corresponding transducer and changes a current flowing through the transducer according to temperature change of the transducer, to reflect the amount of time for which the personal listening device has been working.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2011Date of Patent: February 24, 2015Assignees: Fu Tai Hua Industry (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Jun-Wei Zhang, Jun Zhang, Tsung-Jen Chuang, Shih-Fang Wong
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Patent number: 8948438Abstract: A speaker cabinet pole mount includes a socket body and an attachment element. The socket body defines a pole socket comprising a first socket part and a second socket part extending generally from one end of the first socket part. The first socket part has a first diameter and the second socket part having a second, smaller diameter. The second socket part has an internal wall which is provided with at least one coupling element adapted to engage with a threaded pole. The attachment element is coupled to the socket body generally at the other end of the first socket part, the attachment element being adapted for connection to a wall of a speaker cabinet.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2012Date of Patent: February 3, 2015Assignee: Penn Elcom LimitedInventors: James Hatton, Roger Willems
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Patent number: 8948436Abstract: The present invention comprises a loudspeaker system that includes a loudspeaker and a detachable mount. In one or more embodiments, the loudspeaker and mount include electrical connectors that are engaged when the loudspeaker is attached to the mount. In one or more embodiments, the loudspeaker and mount comprise mating mounting structures that support the loudspeaker on the mount when the mounting structure of the loudspeaker is engaged with the mounting structure of the mount. In one or more embodiments, mating electrical connectors are incorporated in the mounting structures such that engaging the mounting structures simultaneously engages the electrical connectors. In one or more embodiments, the loudspeaker comprises a locking mechanism that positively retains the loudspeaker on the mount.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2011Date of Patent: February 3, 2015Assignee: RGB Systems, Inc.Inventors: William Cameron Stewart, Jr., Jeff Hatley, Michael Hudson, Larry Frerichs
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Patent number: 8942401Abstract: It is an object to provide an electro-acoustic converter which can be subjected to air leakage test allowing a gas to pass through a waterproof film in such a condition that the waterproof film is attached to the electro-acoustic converter. An electro-acoustic converter is produced, which includes: a casing having a sound hole; and a diaphragm provided in the casing, wherein the sound hole is covered with the waterproof film to form a closed space, and the closed space is in communication with the outside of the casing through a vent for air leakage test.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2008Date of Patent: January 27, 2015Assignee: W. L. Gore & Associates, Co., Ltd.Inventor: Shigeharu Murayama
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Patent number: 8942402Abstract: An acoustic speaker device (10) according to the present invention comprises at least two types of gas adsorption materials in a cabinet (12) thereof. A porous carbon material package member (14A), which is one of the gas adsorption materials, can adsorb or eliminate air in the cabinet (12) by a porous carbon material (41) during the operation of a speaker unit (13) so as to buffer compression or expansion of air in the cabinet (12). A sheet-like moisture adsorbing material (14B), which is the other of the gas adsorbing materials, is formed by dispersing copper ion-exchanged ZSM-5 zeolite (43) in a thermoplastic resin composition (44), and is stuck on at least a section of an inner wall of the cabinet (12). This configuration allows moisture in the cabinet (12) to be rapidly adsorbed.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2012Date of Patent: January 27, 2015Assignee: Panasonic CorporationInventor: Akiko Yuasa
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Patent number: 8938083Abstract: A fixing mechanism for fixing a sound box on a casing is disclosed in the present invention. The fixing mechanism includes a first bridging structure disposed on the sound box and surrounding a speaker of the sound box, a second bridging structure disposed on the casing and surrounding a sound hole on the casing, a rib structure disposed on the casing, and a damping structure installed between the first bridging structure and the second bridging structure. The damping structure includes a base for contacting against the rib structure, an exterior portion disposed on an outer edge of the base for installing inside the second bridging structure, and an interior portion disposed on an inner edge of the base. An accommodating space is formed between the exterior portion and the interior portion for accommodating the first bridging structure.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2012Date of Patent: January 20, 2015Assignee: Wistron CorporationInventor: Chen-Yi Liang
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Publication number: 20150010186Abstract: A car speakerphone (10; 32; 47; 48; 49) to be attached to a sun visor (4) in the cabin of a car (5), which sun visor (4) is of the type, that can be rotated about a first axis (38) into different adjustment positions (P). The speakerphone (10; 32; 47; 48; 49) comprises a speaker housing (11), at least a first microphone device (2, 9, 45, 53, 55) with a directivity (41) and including at least a first microphone (2, 14-21). The speakerphone comprises adjustment means (22, 23, 24, 25; 27; 31) for adjusting the directivity (41) of said microphone device (2, 9, 45, 53, 55) in relation to the sun visor (4). The adjustment means (22, 23, 24, 25; 27; 31) are adapted to automatically adjust the directivity (41) of the microphone device (2, 9, 45, 53, 55) as a function of the adjustment position (P) of the sun visor (4).Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2014Publication date: January 8, 2015Inventor: Leo LARSEN
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Patent number: 8929579Abstract: A transportable audio system is described. The transportable audio system may include a speaker module and speaker mating module. The speaker module may include a backside mating edge and a backside interior inset from the backside mating edge. The backside mating edge may include a first attachment mechanism. The speaker mating module may include a frontside mating edge and a frontside face. The frontside mating edge may include a second attachment mechanism. The speaker mating module may be removably mountable to the speaker module via the first and second attachment mechanisms.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2011Date of Patent: January 6, 2015Assignee: Harman International Industries, IncorporatedInventors: Val Kalyuzhny, Tim Nugent
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Patent number: 8929578Abstract: The invention provides, in some aspects, electronic devices with improved radiators (or “passive drivers”) comprising an elastomerically mounted mass in order to improve sound reproduction fidelity. The mass comprises a component of the device not normally used for such purpose—e.g.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2012Date of Patent: January 6, 2015Assignee: Dr. G Licensing, LLCInventor: Godehard A. Guenther
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Patent number: 8929563Abstract: The transmitter of a wireless power transmission audio system includes: a transmission signal generating section for generating a transmission signal comprised of an RF signal; a first resonant circuit which receives and sends out the transmission signal; a detecting section for sensing a variation in the transmission signal; and a transmission signal adjusting section. The loudspeaker of the system includes: a second resonant circuit for receiving the transmission signal by producing a magnetic field resonant coupling phenomenon; and an audio output section for reproducing the audio signal. At least one of the transmitter and the loudspeaker includes an impedance adjusting section which changes an impedance value on the transmission line of the transmission signal. When the impedance adjusting section changes the impedance value, the transmission signal adjusting section changes the signal waveform of the transmission signal.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2011Date of Patent: January 6, 2015Assignee: Panasonic Intellectual Property Management Co., Ltd.Inventors: Keisuke Kinoshita, Junichi Kawamura, Shutai Okamura
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Patent number: 8917875Abstract: A circuit for operating loudspeakers includes a first, second, third and fourth loudspeaker circuit, having one input each for injecting a signal and one output each for connecting a loudspeaker input. The loudspeaker circuits are designed to amplify the injected signal and to provide the amplified signal at the outputs thereof. The loudspeaker circuits can, for example, be used for a 2.1 sound system. The three channels for a 2.1 sound system can be implemented by an amplifier circuit with four loudspeaker circuits, one loudspeaker circuit each being required for the two stereo channels left and right. A subwoofer channel can be driven differentially by two loudspeaker circuits. The stereo channels are, by contrast, only still connected to one loudspeaker circuit each, and so the stereo channels require at least one further common ground cable.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2011Date of Patent: December 23, 2014Assignee: Infineon Technologies AGInventors: Christoph Braun, Thomas Duda, Torsten Hinz
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Publication number: 20140334653Abstract: Techniques associated with a combination speaker and light source (“speaker-light device”) responsive to states of an organism based on sensor data are described, including generating chemical sensor data in response to one or more chemicals sensed by one or more chemical sensors in the same or different speaker-light devices. A scent generator may be activated to counter an odor caused by a chemical detected by the chemical sensor(s). The speaker-light device may activate an air mover operative to circulate ambient air over the chemical sensor. The speaker-light device may take an appropriate action in response to detected chemicals that affect states of the organism. Some or all of the actions taken may be taken by other devices in communication with the speaker-light device(s). An action may include generating and presenting a path or route to be taken by a user to an area of safety or reduced chemical concentration.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2014Publication date: November 13, 2014Applicant: AliphComInventors: Michael Edward Smith Luna, Derek Boyd Barrentine, Scott Fullam, Sankalita Saha, Patrick Alan Narron, Jeremiah Robison
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Publication number: 20140321686Abstract: The present invention is a sound system made from a repurposed vessel. The repurposed vessel is separated into two or more pieces for installation of a speaker assembly and then the pieces are put back in their original form. A hole is created in the vessel wall through which sound waves may pass. The speaker assembly has a connector allowing connection to an audio source. The space between the top and bottom pieces and the speaker assembly may be adjusted to tune for a desired frequency response.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2013Publication date: October 30, 2014Inventor: Adam Stephen Wegener
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Patent number: 8867770Abstract: The disclosure provides a speaker-connector module and a handheld electronic device. The handheld electronic device includes a body and a speaker-connector module. The body has an opening. The speaker-connector module is assembled in the body and correspondingly disposed to the opening. The speaker-connector module includes a housing, a speaker and an electrical connector. The housing has a major sound passage, wherein the major sound passage has a major input end and a major output end. The speaker is assembled in the housing and has a sound outlet surface, wherein the major input end is communicated with the sound outlet surface. The electrical connector is disposed in the major sound passage and adjacent to the speaker, and the major input end is connected to the electrical connector.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2011Date of Patent: October 21, 2014Assignee: HTC CorporationInventors: Chih-Ling Chien, Chien-Hsin Huang, Tsung-Yuan Ou, Chen-Yu Wang
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Patent number: 8867776Abstract: A speaker frame for a display device, such as a tablet, provides enhanced audio output when a device is docked within the frame of speakers. The speaker frame includes a battery to power the speaker frame operation and provide additional power to a docked device. The speaker frame can also dock to a second base unit, which can include additional speakers.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2013Date of Patent: October 21, 2014Assignee: Imation Corp.Inventor: Eran Schul
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Publication number: 20140301586Abstract: The present invention comprises a method and apparatus for installing a tile-mounted ceiling speaker that combines the ease of installation of a lay-in speaker system with the visual appearance of a tile-mounted speaker system. In one or more embodiments, the apparatus of the present invention includes a support frame, back box assembly configured for installation on top of a ceiling tile, a ceiling ring configured to be mounted in an opening in a ceiling tile, and a loudspeaker cartridge configured to be mounted to the support frame through the ceiling tile opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2014Publication date: October 9, 2014Applicant: RGB SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: William C. Stewart, JR., Michael Hudson, Larry Frerichs, Clinton Strong, Weldon Gammon
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Publication number: 20140301587Abstract: A slim enclosure speaker is provided with a side acoustic emission structure, which can make the enclosure speaker slimmer by maximizing a sound-emitting hole in the same size, while improving SPL characteristics. The slim enclosure speaker with the side acoustic emission structure includes: a microspeaker; a lower case enclosing the lower side of the microspeaker and defining a resonance space; an upper case having a fixing surface to which top edges of the microspeaker are fixed, defining the resonance space together with the lower case, and having a hole inside the fixing surface; a cover coupled onto the upper case and covering the hole; and an acoustic passage defined by one side of the upper case and the cover, wherein the fixing surface is insert injection-molded using a steel.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2014Publication date: October 9, 2014Inventors: Yong Ju Ji, Sung Chul Jung
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Publication number: 20140294195Abstract: A speaker system such as a sound bar assembly having a plurality of speaker units and improved sound quality is provided. Opposing mating portions of front and back panels of the assembly or system are fused or welded together to form outer boundary and interior joints where the front and back panels are welded together. The front and back panels are spaced apart at their first and second ends to define first and second speaker compartments, respectively, separated by a central compartment. A speaker unit is positioned in each of the speaker compartments. The speaker compartments are acoustically isolated from one another by the interior joints to improve the sound quality.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2013Publication date: October 2, 2014Applicant: JVIS-USA, LLCInventors: Alexis A. Perez, Jason T. Murar, Michael G. Froude
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Patent number: 8848934Abstract: Method, user terminal and computer program product for controlling audio signals at the user device during a communication session between the user device and a remote node, in which a primary audio signal is received at audio input means of the user device for transmission to the remote node in the communication session. It is determined whether the user device is operating in (i) a first mode in which secondary audio signals output from the user device are likely to disturb the primary audio signal received at the audio input means, or (ii) a second mode in which secondary audio signals output from the user device are not likely to disturb the primary audio signal received at the audio input means.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2010Date of Patent: September 30, 2014Assignee: SkypeInventor: Nils Ohlmeier
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Publication number: 20140286517Abstract: Techniques for managing a network of speaker lights and wearable devices using intelligent connection managers are described. Disclosed are techniques for receiving data representing a distance between a wearable device and a speaker light, the speaker light associated with an identifier, and generating an audio control signal and a light control signal as a function of the distance. The audio control signal may include data representing an audio parameter and data representing the identifier, and the light control signal may include data representing a light parameter and data representing the identifier. Presentation of an audio signal using the audio parameter and a light using the light parameter may be caused at the speaker light. The audio signal and the light may be substantially directed towards the wearable device or a user.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2014Publication date: September 25, 2014Applicant: AliphComInventors: Michael Edward Smith Luna, Patrick Alan Narron, Derek Boyd Barrentine, Scott Fullam
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Publication number: 20140233777Abstract: A speaker assembly is configured for assembly to a housing. The housing defines a through hole and a receiving groove communicating with each other. The speaker assembly includes a speaker and a speaker cover. The speaker is received in the through hole. The speaker cover has an extending edge beyond a peripheral wall of the speaker and is received in the receiving groove.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2013Publication date: August 21, 2014Applicant: CHIUN MAI COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: CHI-SHENG TSENG, YI-HUNG KUO, CHING-MING HUNG, KUANG-HSIEN WANG
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Publication number: 20140193015Abstract: A mounting bracket system for mounting a loudspeaker monitor onto a microphone stand pole without requiring disassembly of either the loudspeaker monitor or the microphone stand. First and second mounting brackets may be mounted to a loudspeaker monitor or other product to be mounted. An indent on each mounting bracket is configured to engage a microphone stand or another elongated, pole-like structure, supporting the weight of the loudspeaker monitor through frictional forces.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2014Publication date: July 10, 2014Applicant: The TC Group A/SInventors: David Kenneth HILDERMAN, Calvin K. MA, Damon LANGLOIS
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Publication number: 20140193014Abstract: A miniature speaker is describer including a microphone holder and a vibrator holder. A miniature speaker matching the oval shape of a sound chamber is placed face down over the sound chamber. A small slot is formed in one of the sides of the sound chamber to provide a sound portal through which the speaker generated sound is heard. The platform on which the sound chamber is formed also comprises a microphone holder and a vibrator holder. The microphone holder is positioned such that a sound receiving portal of the microphone is orthogonal to the sound portal formed in one of the side walls of the sound chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 7, 2013Publication date: July 10, 2014Applicant: SilverPlus, Inc.Inventor: Jeffrey Hsieh
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Patent number: 8767985Abstract: A headrest provided with several loudspeakers which normally reproduce an ambiophonic sound experience. The headrest generally includes a central section provided with at least one loudspeaker, one side section provided with at least one loudspeaker and a second side section provided with at least one loudspeaker. The side sections are arranged on either side of the center section, and extend substantially perpendicularly towards the top relative to the center section. The headrest is arranged in a way so it can be connected to an audio signal source capable of generating several different audio signals.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2009Date of Patent: July 1, 2014Inventor: Luc Riopel
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Patent number: 8767984Abstract: Apparatus for reproduction of stereo sound from a two channel signal, having one or more first transducers (3a, 3b) for reproducing a signal comprising one of or the sum of the two channels, and one or more second transducers (5) for reproducing a signal comprising the difference between the two channels. The apparatus is arranged such that the signal generated by the one or more first transducers (3a, 3b) is transmitted from an output plane in a direction substantially orthogonal to the output plane. The apparatus also has a duct (6) associated with the one or more second transducers (5) and is arranged to conduct the signal generated by the one or more second transducers (5) such that it is transmitted along a direction substantially parallel to the output plane from a point spaced from the plane in the direction in which the signal generated by the one or more first transducers (3a, 3b) is transmitted.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2008Date of Patent: July 1, 2014Assignee: Airsound LLPInventor: Edward Stuart Fletcher
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Patent number: 8755534Abstract: A laser device, finder of range(s), and an inclinometer are used to figure a sound producing device's position adjustment(s). Laser beam(s) of the laser device and the inclinometer characterize direction(s) of sound produced by the sound producing device. The laser beam(s) can be one or more colors or patterns each characterizing the general direction of sound produced by the sound producing device. A stadium can have many speaker housings each including a speaker, the laser, range finder and the inclinometer. Each speaker housing is mounted on, and remotely adjustable with respect to, an structural member as to the general direction of sound emitted from the speaker housing into the area for stadium seating. The inclinometer's output can be rendered by a monitor seen by an audio engineer who also uses the laser beam's direction to make adjustments to the position of the speaker housing relative to its structural member.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2011Date of Patent: June 17, 2014Assignee: Sound Services, LLCInventors: Marcus E. Ross, Scott A. Sugden
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Publication number: 20140161293Abstract: An electronic device includes a case, a speaker, a supporting stand, and a waterproof breathable membrane. The case includes a first inner space and a through hole connected to the first inner space. The speaker is disposed in the first inner space, and produces sound waves outwards from the through hole. The supporting stand connects the case to cover the through hole. The supporting stand includes a sound hole and a second inner space connected to the sound hole and the through hole. The waterproof breathable membrane covers one of the sound hole and the through hole.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2013Publication date: June 12, 2014Applicant: COMPAL ELECTRONICS, INC.Inventors: Shing-Da WANG, Chih-Wen CHIANG, Chang-Yuan WU, Yi-Chang WU, Hsin-Chih HSIAO, Yen-Ling LIU, Chien-Chu CHEN
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Publication number: 20140153763Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for media devices including a housing, a frame disposed adjacent to the housing, and an acoustic source that is integrated with the frame for emitting sound from the media device.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2014Publication date: June 5, 2014Applicant: Apple Inc.Inventors: Richard Hung Minh Dinh, Tang Yew Tan, Derek B. Barrentine
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Publication number: 20140140556Abstract: One embodiment of the invention is directed to a process for assembly of a covered housing comprising placing a first frame strip coupled with a fabric portion, under a shoulder on a first end of a housing, pulling the fabric portion toward a second end of a housing, placing a second frame strip coupled with the fabric portion, under a shoulder on the second end of the housing, placing a third frame strip coupled with the fabric portion, under a first main body shoulder of the housing, and placing a fourth frame strip coupled with the fabric portion, under a second main body shoulder of the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2012Publication date: May 22, 2014Applicant: Logitech Europe S.A.Inventors: David Yim, Steve McGarry
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Patent number: 8731222Abstract: To hold loudspeakers of different sizes in an instrument panel of a motor vehicle, a holding plate with a cutout for inserting a first variant of a circular loudspeaker is arranged in the wall part of a defroster duct, and the holding plate can, by means of predetermined breaking points arranged at the edge in the direction of the wall part, be detached in order to obtain a further, larger cutout for inserting a second variant of a rectangular loudspeaker.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2011Date of Patent: May 20, 2014Assignee: Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AktiengesellschaftInventors: Michael Pandura, Martin Frank
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Patent number: 8718308Abstract: A reproducing apparatus for automatically converting an output mode based on movements of a casing, and methods thereof. A reproducing apparatus having a first and a second casings includes an internal output unit outputting at least one of reproduced audio and video; an external output unit outputting at least one of the reproduced audio and video to an external device casing; a detector detecting movements of the second casing; and a control unit controlling such that at least one reproduced audio and video is outputted to at least one of the internal output unit and the external output unit. Accordingly, there is no need for a user to change the output mode, thereby reducing inconvenience for the user.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2007Date of Patent: May 6, 2014Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Soon Park, Jang-hwan Cho, Byong-woo Jeong, Kyung-suk Cho
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Patent number: 8718309Abstract: In the invention a speaker apparatus acoustically combines the earpiece and hands free functions. Thus a speaker has acoustically separated functions for acting as the earpiece and as the hands free. The speaker apparatus has a back cavity having an outlet so that the damped sound of the outlet operates as the earpiece. The front of the speaker apparatus operates as the louder hands free.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2006Date of Patent: May 6, 2014Assignee: Nokia CorporationInventors: Anders Weskström, Benedict Slotte
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Publication number: 20140112510Abstract: An electronic device may be provided with environmental sensors. Environmental sensors may include one or more environmental sensor components and one or more acoustic components. Acoustic components may include a speaker or a microphone. Environmental sensor components may include a temperature sensor, a pressure sensor, a humidity sensor, or other sensors or combinations of sensors for sensing attributes of the environment surrounding the device. The environmental sensor may have an enclosure with an opening. The enclosure may be formed from a rigid support structure and a portion of a printed circuit. The opening may be formed in the rigid support structure or the printed circuit. The opening in the enclosure for the environmental sensor may be aligned with an opening in an outer structural member for the device. The outer structural member may be a housing structure or a cover layer for a device display.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2012Publication date: April 24, 2014Applicant: Apple Inc.Inventors: Henry H. Yang, Matthew E. Last, Romain A. Teil
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Publication number: 20140112494Abstract: A wireless speaker stand for a tablet computer is presented. The speaker stand comprises a wireless audio speaker within a base. A channel within the base has a channel floor, a channel front wall, and a channel rear wall. One or more spring-mounted bumpers retractably protrude into the channel. A mobile electronic device may be inserted into the channel. The spring-mounted bumper exerts variable force upon the mobile device as it enters the channel, securing the mobile electronic device within in the channel.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2012Publication date: April 24, 2014Applicant: BBY SOLUTIONS, INC.Inventor: BBY SOLUTIONS, INC.
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Publication number: 20140112512Abstract: Provided is a case for n electronic device including a first surface, a second surface, sides between the first surface and the second surface, and a speaker on a portion of at least one of the first surface, the second surface, and the sides. The case includes a cover in which the electronic device is positioned including an inner surface facing the speaker when the electronic device is positioned in the cover. A sound channel is formed between the speaker and the inner surface when the electronic device is positioned in the cover. An opening to the sound channel to provide sound communication between the sound channel and an area in front of the first surface of the electronic device, wherein sound travels through the sound channel between the speaker and the opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2012Publication date: April 24, 2014Applicant: AFC TRIDENT, INC.Inventors: Yi-Chieh SU, Hong Lip YOW
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Publication number: 20140086441Abstract: An electronic device may be provided with antenna structures. The antenna structures may be formed using a dielectric carrier structure such as a speaker enclosure, so that interior space within the electronic device that is occupied by a speaker can be used in forming an antenna. A speaker driver may be mounted in the speaker enclosure. Openings in the speaker enclosure may allow sound from the speaker driver to be emitted from the speaker enclosure. The antenna structures may have first and second loop antenna resonating elements. The first loop antenna resonating element may indirectly feed the second loop antenna resonating element. The second loop antenna resonating element may be a distributed loop element formed from a strip of metal with a width that loops around the speaker enclosure. Openings in the second loop antenna resonating element may be aligned with the speaker enclosure openings.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2012Publication date: March 27, 2014Applicant: Apple, Inc.Inventors: Jiang Zhu, Qingxiang Li, Robert W. Schlub, Ruben Caballero
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Publication number: 20140079263Abstract: A portable electronic device including a circuit board, a speaker, an electronic component and an inner casing is provided. The speaker is disposed on the circuit board. The electronic component is disposed on the circuit board and right next to the speaker. The circuit board is disposed in the inner casing including a main cavity, an extended cavity and a channel. The main cavity is connected to the circuit board to define an acoustic chamber for containing the speaker. The main cavity having a first opening. The speaker is connected to the first opening and a part of the speaker is exposed by the first opening. The extended cavity is connected to the main cavity and located above the electronic component. The channel connects the main cavity and the extended cavity, and the extended cavity communicates with the main cavity through the channel.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2012Publication date: March 20, 2014Applicant: HTC CORPORATIONInventors: Chia-Ming Chang, Chia-Yan Hsu, Hsin-Chien Peng
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Publication number: 20140079264Abstract: A sound system configured to play audio files in a variety of indoor and outdoor environments is disclosed. The system includes a housing, a speaker, a power supply, and a mounting attachment that provides protection for sensitive system components and allow the system to be securely attached to a variety of surfaces and objects.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2012Publication date: March 20, 2014Applicant: DEI HEADQUARTERS, INC.Inventors: Ryan Andrew Minarik, Michael DuTillo, Quinn Slater Huffstetler, Cormac Eubanks, Anthony Meredeth
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Publication number: 20140079265Abstract: An electronic device includes an upper shell, a bottom shell matched with the upper shell, a printed circuit board (PCB) and a loudspeaker module connected to the PCB. The loudspeaker module includes a loudspeaker and a flexible circuit board including two exposed metal pads electrically connected with the loudspeaker. The PCB includes two connecting pins contacting with the metal pads of the flexible circuit board to electronically connect the PCB to the loudspeaker.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2012Publication date: March 20, 2014Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.Inventor: KUO-HSIANG OUYANG
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Publication number: 20140064537Abstract: Embodiments provide apparatuses and systems which include a front surface, a back surface, and a second back surface. A speaker may be disposed between the front surface and the back surface. The speaker is to direct audio substantially orthogonally through the back surface. The second back surface is to enable an acoustic response from the speaker. A method is also provided which enables a computing device to determine whether it is engaging a surface. In response to the determination, the computing device may adjust the audio signal provisioned to a speaker directed orthogonally to the surface, and output the audio signal to provision an omni-directional acoustic response.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2012Publication date: March 6, 2014Inventors: Richard Gioscia, Philip Bryan, Michael Christian Ryner
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Publication number: 20140064534Abstract: The present invention comprises a loudspeaker system that includes a loudspeaker and a detachable mount. In one or more embodiments, the loudspeaker and mount include electrical connectors that are engaged when the loudspeaker is attached to the mount. In one or more embodiments, the loudspeaker and mount comprise mating mounting structures that support the loudspeaker on the mount when the mounting structure of the loudspeaker is engaged with the mounting structure of the mount. In one or more embodiments, multiple configurations of the mount are provided that allow the loudspeaker to be mounted with a variety of orientations with respect to the mounting surface. In one or more embodiments, the loudspeaker comprises a tweeter with a rotatable wave guide that allows the dispersion angle of the tweeter to be adjusted to accommodate the variety of orientations at which the loudspeaker may be mounted.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2013Publication date: March 6, 2014Applicant: RGB SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: WILLIAM C. STEWART, JR., Jeff Hatley, Michael Hudson, Larry Frerichs, Clinton Strong, Wesley Trenholme-Pihl