Abstract: An electronic device includes a display, a plurality of chambers, and a microphone array. The display includes a front cover and a rear cover affixed to the front cover. The plurality of chambers is formed on the rear cover. The microphone array includes a plurality of microphones disposed in the chambers.

Abstract: Normally a speaker is used by attaching to a sealed or semi-sealed cabinet so that vibration generated at the front and the back of a diaphragm does not mutually interfere. Therefore, a certain depth and a volume are necessary, and in a limited location such as a front panel of a device, there is a case that it cannot be attached to the most suitable position for a listener. As a means to solve that, a method that a speaker sound at a distant position is led to a front panel by a waveguide is practically used. However, still it has limitations in depth and attaching position, and good results cannot be obtained also in efficiency. A speaker is attached so that a sound generated at the front of the speaker attached to a cabinet is led to a plane such as a front panel of a device by a waveguide, and the opening surface of the waveguide is almost perpendicular to the plane.

Abstract: A speaker system has a laterally extending body portion for supporting the back of the head of a user and a pair of right and left side portions respectively connected to the right and left ends of the body portion. A plurality of openings in side wall of each of two speaker boxes for making communication between the inside and the outside of each speaker box, for preventing sound leakage from each speaker unit and ensuring the sound pressure level in a low-frequency range of the audio frequencies reproducible by the speaker unit.

Abstract: An audio communication system is disclosed to enable a person addressing a group of people to be heard regardless of whether the people to whom the person is addressing or regardless of whether the person is being addressed is faced by the person giving the speech, from the rear of the person giving the speech or to either side of the person giving the speech. The garment of this invention which is to be worn by the person addressing the group of people includes wireless loudspeakers at the front of the garment at the rear of the garment and at the sleeves of the garment. In a modified embodiment, the microphone and loudspeakers are hard wired together.

Abstract: In addition to output the mid-high range audio sound from the speakers of the main unit, the present invention can output the low range audio sound according to the audio signal transmitted from the main unit through the DC power supply transmission cable from the sub-woofer unit of the AC adapter. Accordingly, the present invention can provide a richly expressive acoustic space without enlarging the size of the main unit.

Abstract: A display includes a frame-shaped front housing for fixing a display portion so as to expose the display portion, a speaker and a speaker mounting portion for mounting to be capable of outputting a sound downward and forward in a state where the speaker is inclined by a prescribed angle with respect to a front surface of the front housing, integrally formed in the vicinity of a lower end of a back surface of the front housing.

Abstract: A display rack, on which a display apparatus is mounted, is provided. The display rack includes an amplifier, a top board portion, a transparent top board portion, and a display portion. The amplifier amplifies an audio signal input from a signal source of the display apparatus. The top board portion stores the amplifier. The transparent top board portion is formed of a transparent member and arranged above the top board portion. The display portion indicates a status of the amplifier and is arranged under the transparent top board portion with a display surface thereof facing upward.

Abstract: Speaker assemblies and cradles for portable media players are disclosed herein. Speaker assemblies can include means for contracting and expanding the speakers to facilitate viewing and listening to a PMP in multiple orientations. Preferred means for contracting and expanding the speaker casings are operably coupled with means for rotating the PMP, such that when the PMP is in a wide viewable configuration, the speakers are expanded.

Abstract: A person-support apparatus comprises a frame, a sound generating device, a user interface, and a controller. The sound generating device is configured to generate an audible sound. The user interface is configured to receive an input from a user. The input corresponds to at least one of a sound conditioning system mode and an audible sound adjustment. The controller is electrically coupled to the sound generating device and the user interface. The controller is configured to control the operation of the sound generating device in accordance with the input from the user interface.

Abstract: An electronic apparatus includes an electronic-apparatus housing provided with a sound release hole, a speaker unit housed in the electronic-apparatus housing and facing the sound release hole, a grille body made of a conductive material, configured to allow sound to pass therethrough, and having a plate-like shape that is of sufficient size to cover the sound release hole, a frame made of an insulating material and detachably attached to the electronic-apparatus housing while supporting the grille body, such that the grille body covers the sound release hole, a cushion member provided on the frame and having elasticity and conductivity that allows the cushion member to be electrically continuous with the grille body, and a conductive member grounded inside the electronic-apparatus housing and, when the frame is attached to the electronic-apparatus housing, becoming electrically continuous with the grille body through the cushion member.

Abstract: The present invention relates to low sound reproduction of a compact speaker, a degree of freedom of design for the low sound reproduction, chattering noise of structures of electronic apparatuses due to powerful low sound reproduction, chattering noise of structures near a car speaker due to powerful low sound reproduction, leakage of sound out of a vehicle, and an exterior design of unattractive passive radiators. Specifically, a bottom-raised box part is installed in an enclosure to adjust a volume of the enclosure. A plurality of pairs of passive radiators having different resonance conditions is installed. An external enclosure is installed in the outside of the speaker system including a driver, passive radiators and an enclosure. Signal processing is performed to {suppress a gain at a resonance point of the lowest frequency band providing the maximal vibration of the driver} and {emphasize a gain at a resonance point of the lowest frequency band providing the minimal vibration of the driver}.

Abstract: A storage rack capable of storing an audio apparatus is provided. The storage rack includes: a top board portion, at least two leg portions, a shelf board portion, and a speaker storage portion. The top board portion supports the audio apparatus. The at least two leg portions hold the top board portion. The shelf board portion is vertically joined to a side surface of the respective leg portions and in parallel with the top board portion with an adjustable distance thereto. The speaker storage portion is arranged under the shelf board portion. The speaker storage portion is arranged at a position having a predetermined distance in the depth direction of the shelf board portion.

Abstract: An audio source device may be used with a garment such as a hooded garment by passing the audio wires into a channel in the hood and having them exit the hood inside hollow lanyards with earbuds at the ends. A means to fix the wires and the lanyards to each other inside the hood is shown; and a means is shown to prevent lateral movement inside the hood.

Abstract: A mobile electronic device is provided. The mobile electronic device includes a housing having an ear-facing surface. Also, the mobile electronic device includes an audio transducer disposed within the housing. Further, the mobile electronic device includes an acoustic channel coupled between the audio transducer and the ear-facing surface for transmitting sound waves produced by the audio transducer to external of the ear-facing surface, wherein the audio-transducer having an audio-transmitting plane disposed at an angle other than parallel relative to the ear-facing surface.

Abstract: A loudspeaker device includes a loudspeaker box having a space therein, a loudspeaker unit, and a passive radiator. The loudspeaker unit and the passive radiator are attached to the loudspeaker box. The space of the loudspeaker box has a depth smaller on the passive radiator side than on the loudspeaker unit side. This structure allows the loudspeaker device to be mounted on a thin apparatus.

Abstract: An audio system has an enclosure and a transducer that is mounted to the enclosure. The transducer creates a vibration of the enclosure in response to being driven by an audio signal. A cradle assembly mechanically couples a portable device to the enclosure through one or more isolators such that only a portion of the vibration is coupled to the portable device. The enclosure is supported substantially entirely by the cradle assembly.

Abstract: Provided are a sound generation system and a sound recording system, which are placed in a room to adjust sound. A columnar body is disposed around a sound source to adjust how much sound of a low-tone range, as well as of a middle- and high-tone range, is absorbed and diffused. Moreover, a columnar body is disposed around a recording device to adjust how much sound of a low-tone range, as well as of a middle- and high-tone range, is absorbed and diffused. The columnar bodies may be made of a combination of different diameters and/or lengths. The arrangement distances may be random. With the columnar body disposed at the most appropriate location, it is possible to adjust sound in a wide band.

Abstract: A speaker unit for a projector includes a first speaker, a fixing portion and a second speaker. Either the first speaker or the second speaker has a central hole to hold the vertical post of a projector. Two holes that are diagonally opposing each other are provided in the inner wall of the central hole. The two holes of the fixing portion may align with the two holes of the first speaker and fasteners may be used to fixedly connect the first speaker with the vertical post. A connective portion is provided on either of the two vertical walls of the first speaker and a connective portion is provided on either of the two vertical walls of the second speaker. Therefore, the second speaker may be connected with the first speaker by these connective portions.

Abstract: An external acoustic chamber (220) for attachment to a mobile device (200) is provided. The external acoustic chamber (220) optimizes the audio performance of the mobile device (200) thus reducing the need for signal equalization and/or hardware to amplify the sound signal. The mobile device (200) includes a loudspeaker (205) and a first acoustic chamber (207) acoustically coupled to the loudspeaker (205). The external acoustic chamber (220) comprises at feast a second acoustic chamber (222) which penetrates the first acoustic chamber (207) adding volume to the first acoustic chamber (207). The combined greater volume reduces the dampening of loudspeaker (205) caused by the pressure in the first acoustic chamber (207). The result is an improvement in the frequency response of loudspeaker (205) approaching the natural frequency response of loudspeaker (205).

Abstract: A combination low voltage light and sound producing fixture is disclosed for installation in a yard wall or ceiling or on a wall or ceiling. Outdoor lighting and sound is produced with low voltage lighting that is wired or solar powered for operation. The fixture may further include digital signal processing to modify the sound to account for obstructions in near or around the fixture. The fixture may include a feedback system that allows the fixture to self-modify its frequency response. The signal to the fixture is provided by wired or wireless interface. The surface of the sound transducer can be reflective in nature to provide focusing or diffusion of the light from the lighting elements. The lighting elements are incandescent, fluorescent or low voltage LED type that may include adjustment for lighting intensity or color.

Abstract: A combined power and audio dock for a handheld electronic device provides an integrated solution to the multiple uses of multifunction devices such as mobile telephones with built-in music players. The dock is configured with a recess into which the handheld device is docked so that all four exterior edges of the device are surrounded by the dock. This enables the dock to engage with any controls, jacks and ports along any edge of the device, and includes loudspeakers that can amplify the audio output of the device. The device is docked in an intentional assembly sequence that enables power and audio connectors to engage corresponding jacks on common, adjacent or opposing edges of the handheld device. Removal is accomplished in a reverse sequence.

Abstract: An audio system includes an enclosure having a transducer. The transducer creates a vibration in the enclosure in response to being driven by an audio signal having a frequency range. A cradle assembly mechanically couples a portable device to the enclosure through an isolator. A portion of the vibration is coupled into the cradle assembly. The isolator reduces an amplitude of the coupled vibration so that an operation of the portable device within a portion of the frequency range is uninterrupted when the portable device is coupled to the cradle assembly.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a television apparatus includes a housing, a skeletal member, a speaker, a speaker holder, and a sound guiding mechanism. The housing is provided with an emission opening. The skeletal member is housed in the housing and fixed to the housing. The speaker is arranged inside the housing. The speaker holder is attached to the skeletal member with an engagement mechanism while holding the speaker. The sound guiding mechanism includes the speaker holder, and guides sound produced from the speaker to the emission opening.

Abstract: A music playing system employing the combination of mini-speaker footwear wirelessly receiving music from a music source (20) external to the footwear using an audio adapter transmitter (13) connected to the music source (20) to wirelessly transmit music to an audio adapter receiver (9) mounted in the footwear is disclosed. A rechargeable lithium-ion polymer battery pack (10) is hidden in a shoe compartment (19). This battery pack powers the speakers (1-4) in the footwear and the audio adapter receiver (9). The external music source (20) may for example be but not limited to an iPod, iPhone, iPad, iPad 3G, iPod nano, iPod Shuffle, iPod Touch, iPad Tablet, smart phone, Droid phone, Android phone, MP3 player, CD player, microchip player or computer. Power for the audio adapter transmitter (13) is provided by the battery power pack of the external music source.

Abstract: For use with an interactive display system having a generally horizontal interactive display surface, four speakers that are disposed at spaced-apart locations within a housing of the system so that a sound field produced by one or more energized speakers is directed outwardly as desired. A personal computer (PC) selectively energizes one or more of the speakers in accord with a predefined criteria so that a direction of the sound field produced is generally consistent with the disposition of a user, or a state of a software application, or a disposition of a virtual object on the interactive display surface. In one embodiment, each of the speakers is mounted in a different side or end of the interactive display system. In another embodiment, the speakers are mounted at the corners of the housing. One or more of the speakers are energized at a time to produce the desired sound field.

Abstract: The invention discloses differing embodiments of pillow speaker systems and methods. In one embodiment, a method is disclosed of directing sound energy emitted from a speaker substantially into a cavity of a gas pillow. In other embodiments, pillow speaker systems are disclosed which direct sound energy emitted from the speakers substantially into the gas pillow cavity.

Abstract: An integrated seat speaker includes a cushion, a seat frame defining a first internal air volume, and a speaker enclosure defining a second internal air volume. The second internal air volume is acoustically coupled to the first internal air volume through an air passageway, thus producing a continuous acoustical air volume. An acoustic sealing member is disposed between the enclosure and the frame. The frame includes a closure feature at one end for isolating a portion of the first internal air volume. The cushion includes an outer surface, and the speaker enclosure is enclosed within the seat cushion and at least partially concealed by the outer surface. A method optimizes the acoustical performance of a speaker assembly by acoustically coupling an internal air volume defined by a speaker enclosure to another internal air volume defined by a seat frame to create a continuous acoustical air volume.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, an electronic apparatus includes a housing and a display unit. The housing includes a first end portion, a second end portion and a hinge portion. The display unit is connected to the housing via the hinge portion. The housing further includes a lower cover, an upper cover, a recessed surface and a plurality of projecting portions. The lower cover includes a bottom surface facing a placement surface on which the housing is placed, and an inclined surface provided from the bottom surface over to the first end portion and separating further from the placement surface towards the first end portion. The upper cover covers the lower cover. The recessed surface is recessed from the inclined surface, and includes a hole and a plurality of recessing portions arranged in a lattice manner together with the hole. The projecting portions project from the recessed surface.

Abstract: A display device arranged generates a visual and an acoustic output according to an input signal (AVS) with audio (AS) and video (VS) content. The display device includes a cabinet (C) with different mounting fittings (MS, MW) arranged for different types of mounting of the display device. A display (FPD), an acoustic system including one or more loudspeakers (L), a mounting detector (SW), e.g. a microswitch, arranged to detect a type of mounting of the display device, and compensation means (AF) arranged to modify the acoustic output from the display device according to the detected type of mounting of the display device. Hereby, it is possible to adjust the frequency content of the acoustic output from the acoustic system, e.g. electronically, to correspond to the acoustic environment determined by means of sensing the type of mounting of the display device. E.g.

Abstract: A desktop audio loudspeaker system, for placement on a desktop used a work surface by a listener, includes an enclosure for placement on or above the desktop, the enclosure having a front surface; a first loudspeaker mounted in the enclosure, the first loudspeaker radiating sound from the enclosure, past the front surface, in a direct path to ears of the listener. This embodiment also includes a first reflective element having a surface, the first reflective element mounted in relation to the enclosure so as to reduce multipath effects caused by reflection of sound by the desktop, wherein the surface of the first reflective element is disposed transversely with respect to the front surface of the enclosure, and forming an angle with the front surface, to reflect sound, emanating from the first loudspeaker, away from the desktop in a direction that avoids a direct path to ears of the listener.

Abstract: When a listener 10 changes the reclining angle of a backrest part 101a of a seat 101 and a head 10a of the listener 10 is thereby caused to be present outside an audible area 120a of a directional loudspeaker 120 or when the reclining angle of a front seat 100 is changed and the head 10a of the listener 10 is thereby caused to be present outside the audible area 120a of the directional loudspeaker 120, a distance L2 to an obstacle exceeds 1 m as an upper limit of a standard listening range and it is determined that the head 10a of the listener 10 is present beyond the standard listening range, and the audio output of the directional loudspeaker 120 is stopped.

Abstract: A speaker capable of emitting light includes a housing, a plurality of light generators, and a speaker core. The housing formed by material capable of conducting light, used as a speaker chamber of the speaker, has a first opening and a second opening. The plurality of light generators is formed nearby the second opening for generating light. The speaker core is set in the first opening of the housing for generating sound.

Abstract: Electronic communication devices are disclosed that are configured in the form of a personal accessory. The devices preferably include a communication module and at least one ear speaker operably connected to the communication module through at least one wire. The invention provides that the communication module enables wireless communication with another device, e.g., cellular telephones, digital data players, etc. The communication module is preferably concealed behind a first disguising component. The at least one wire of the device is also concealed within or runs contiguous with another disguising component.

Abstract: In a display device according to the present invention, an image display panel is mounted in a casing including a front cabinet and a back cabinet, and a speaker is mounted in a bottom portion of the back cabinet. A support piece is provided projecting on an inner surface of the front cabinet, a rib is provided projecting on an inner surface of the back cabinet, and the speaker is sandwiched between the support piece and the rib. The support piece can independently temporarily fix the speaker on the support piece without sandwiching the speaker between the support piece and the rib.

Abstract: This invention is a hat specially configured to carry earphones and a music player equipped with or without an attachment clip. The hat comprises slit-like button-hole openings and grooves in the bill into which the music player clip can be attached, as well as elastic retaining straps to affix the music player and the earphones. Button holes on the hat's surface form together with the headband a conduit that allow the passage, from outside to the inside, of the electrical cables connecting the music player to the earphones. The seam between the headband and the hat is open above the ears of the wearer to allow the retrieval or stowing away of the earphones. The invention also covers a method of listening to music at the option of the user without obstructing surrounding sound by keeping the earphones stowed away in the retaining area formed by the headband.

Abstract: A system for the projection of cinematographic works or digital works with sound having at least one sound channel. The system comprises a screen and, for the sound channel, at least one woofer and at least one medium/treble transducer. The screen is a non-perforated screen. The medium/treble speaker is a flat sound transducer placed against the screen to the rear thereof in relation to the direction of projection. An extreme treble speaker is disposed on the periphery of the screen.

Abstract: A speaker module for a consumer electronics device encloses a speaker. The speaker module is sized to fit within a housing of the consumer electronics device and below an input control of the consumer electronics device. The speaker module is oriented so that the speaker projects audible sound through one or more interstitial gaps between the input control and the housing, or one or more through-holes formed in the input control.

Abstract: A system includes a chair having an electrical connection to electrically connect the chair to a gaming device and a speaker package incorporated into the chair and coupled to the electrical connection. The speaker package includes a speaker mounted to a central member between a first shell defining a front cavity and a second shell defining a back cavity.

Abstract: A hat having a crown and a brim is provided. A flexible speaker is disposed in or on the brim. The flexible speaker includes a first flexible electrode and a second flexible electrode used for receiving an audio signal. A first electret and a second electret are disposed between the first and the second flexible electrode. A conductive layer is disposed between the first electret and the second electret. After the audio signal is input into the first flexible electrode and the second flexible electrode, the first electret, the second electret and the conductive layer are driven to vibrate.

Abstract: The invention provides an auxiliary fastening device for assisting in fastening a transducer such as a speaker on a base structure. Moreover, the auxiliary fastening device according to the invention is capable of isolating the vibration induced from the transducer to the base structure during operation.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and a system for optimizing the performance of a loudspeaker system as perceived by user. The physical part of the speaker system is adjustable which enables the speaker units to be placed in positions that imply maximal acoustical performance. This is obtained by combined means to: 1) bring the speaker in a specified position and 2) apply accordingly position dependant individual acoustical filters inserted in the signal path to each individual speaker.

Abstract: Disclosed is a LCD device having a slim and simplified configuration. The disclosed LCD device includes: a liquid crystal display module; an upper cover configured to cover edges of the liquid crystal display module and to function as an upper system case and a top case; a lower cover configured to accommodate a backlight unit of the liquid crystal display module and to function as a lower system case and a bottom cover; a driver connector configured to protrude from one side surfaces of the upper and lower covers; a stand holder, with an accommodation groove which is formed to receive the driver connector, configured to support the liquid crystal display module; and a base deck combined with the stand holder and configured to include a system driver.

Abstract: A flexible electronic device with flexible speaker is disclosed, comprising: a flexible printed circuit board (FPC), having a circuit layout arranged thereon; an input unit, electrically connected to the FPC for setting an information; a flexible speaker, electrically connected to the FPC for outputting the information; a display unit, electrically connected to the FPC for displaying the information; a power supply, electrically connected to the FPC for outputting the information for providing electricity to the FPC, the input device, the display device and the flexible speaker; a thin-film substrate; a film made of poly ethylene terephthalate (PET), referring as PET film hereinafter; wherein, the thin-film substrate completely cover the FPC, the power supply, and all the FPC, the input unit, the display unit, the power supply, the thin-film substrate and the flexible speaker are flexible.

Abstract: An audio source system may be built into a garment such as a hooded garment in such a way that safety concerns such as with a hooded garment for children are taken into account so that the audio system wiring cannot be made loose causing a danger of strangulation nor can the hood be cinched. This is done by putting speakers into the hood between a lining and an outer layer and passing the wires into the space between them and then into a tube that is open to the hood inner space and down the tube to a pocket in the body of the garment. Also securing tabs are used to prevent cinching action upon pulling the wire.

Abstract: A speaker mounting region looks smaller as viewed from the front side. An image display apparatus comprises a frame forming portion located at the lower part of a front frame, a rectangular sound emitting unit formed in a horizontal direction of the frame forming portion, first and second walls to have a horn shape for the sound emitting unit, a third wall which continues to the front side of the lower second wall and is tilted and retreated while being bent as it goes downwards, and a remote control signals receiving window, supporting portions, speaker devices mounted on the supporting portions, and a substrate having a remote control circuit mounted thereon.

Abstract: A wireless speaker system comprising a speaker unit, a transmitter unit with an audio source input, in radio frequency communication with a receiver unit, where the speaker unit and receiver unit can be forcefully attached to the back of a chair so that the speaker unit is positioned next to the user's ear or ears while the user is sitting in the chair. Attachment is provided by positive force onto the back of a chair from one or more chair attach straps. A chair attach strap is a long wide strap draped over the back of an easy chair with speaker unit on one end and receiver unit on the other end. Clamping force may be provided by springs, gravity, or other force. The wireless speaker system has range of about 50 meters and is designed for home use with special application for the hearing impaired.

Abstract: An exemplary embodiment of the invention includes removable speaker arrangements. A speaker structure is pivotally mounted with a first base such that the speaker structure pivots around an axis of rotation, and the first base configured to slidingly receive the speaker structure. A first plurality of electronic contacts are in electronic communication with the first base. A second plurality of electronic contacts are in electronic communication with the speaker structure and are configured to maintain electronic communication with the first plurality of electronic connectors throughout the axis of rotation. In some embodiments, the first base further includes a wireless transmitter. In some embodiments, speaker arrangements further includes a second base configured to slidingly receive the speaker structure. In some embodiments, the second base includes a power supply and a wireless receiver for maintaining electronic communication with the first base.

Abstract: A device (300) and method (600) for equal audio porting is provided. The device can include a first side with at least one first audio port (182) providing a data communication aspect, a second side with at least one second audio port (184) providing an audio communication aspect, and a transducer (110) positioned between the first side and the second side. The transducer projects sound out of the at least one first audio port and the at least one second audio port such that a quality of the sound through the at least one first audio port and the at least one second audio port are substantially the same.

Abstract: An adapter or an appliance for use with an independently operable consumer electronic device having a user interface. The adapter comprises a holding device forming a device cavity capable of admitting the consumer electronic device in a predetermined orientation. An access opening into the device cavity exposes a portion of the consumer electronic device when the consumer electronic device is in the predetermined orientation. The portion of the consumer electronic device exposed includes at least a portion of the user interface.

Abstract: A personal back bass system is provided in which the system includes a seat, a backrest, a subwoofer, and a subwoofer enclosure. The subwoofer is coupled to the backrest and is positioned so that the sound emitted from the subwoofer directly travels to the backrest such that the pressure from the subwoofer causes a visceral impact to the user of the personal back bass system.