Mounting Or Support Feature Of Housed Loudspeaker Patents (Class 381/386)
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Patent number: 9380366Abstract: A sound output mechanism of a mobile device capable of outputting visual and sound signals, for example, a smart phone, tablet PC, MP4 (including MP3) has an image output unit and a sound processing unit. The image output unit of the mobile device is arranged on the entire surface of a main body and the sound processing unit for outputting vibration power and sound is firmly secured at the inside thereof without increasing the volume or the area thereof.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2012Date of Patent: June 28, 2016Assignee: YEIL ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Yoon Kyu Kang, Hyeon Cheol Park
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Patent number: 9328935Abstract: A base portion has a separation wall, and an air hole is defined in the separation wall. A case portion defines a first space with the separation wall of the base portion. A covering portion defines a second space with the separation wall of the base portion. A waterproof and breathable sheet covers the air hole. A water guiding portion is arranged adjacent to a surface of the sheet not to contact the surface of the sheet. The water guiding portion is located between the covering portion and the sheet.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2012Date of Patent: May 3, 2016Assignee: ANDEN CO., LTD.Inventors: Susumu Miyata, Makoto Tsuruta
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Patent number: 9319796Abstract: A voice speaker in which a signal line is properly designed to suppress deterioration of sound quality is provided. A voice coil speaker 1 has a diaphragm 24 and a bobbin 21a which is connected to the diaphragm 24 and has a voice coil 22 formed thereon. The bobbin 21a has a bobbin main portion 65 having the voice coil 22 wound therearound, and an extension portion 67 which extends from the bobbin main portion 65 and in which a signal line conducted to the voice coil 22 is formed. The bobbin main portion 65 and the extension portion 67 are integrally formed of a flexible print board, and a site at which the extension portion 67 extends is covered by a shield case 34.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2013Date of Patent: April 19, 2016Assignee: CLARION CO., LTD.Inventor: Naoki Takada
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Patent number: 9301035Abstract: A sound output mechanism of a mobile device capable of outputting visual and sound signals, for example, a smart phone, tablet PC, MP4 (including MP3) has an image output unit and a sound processing unit. The image output unit of the mobile device is arranged on the entire surface of a main body and the sound processing unit for outputting vibration power and sound is firmly secured at the inside thereof without increasing the volume or the area thereof.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2012Date of Patent: March 29, 2016Assignee: YEIL ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Yoon Kyu Kang, Hyeon Cheol Park
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Patent number: 9258632Abstract: A speaker box includes an upper case defining at least a first hole, a lower case connected with the upper case for forming an inner cavity and defining at least a second hole, at least an electroacoustic transducer received in the inner cavity, and at least a screw passing through the first hole and the second hole for fixing the speaker box to an external electronic device.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2015Date of Patent: February 9, 2016Assignee: AAC Acoustic Technologies(Shenzhen) Co., Ltd.Inventor: Wentao Jiang
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Patent number: 9204223Abstract: In order to be appropriately usable as an electric device for vibrating a panel attached to a housing, an electronic device including a piezoelectric element; a housing having a first principle plane having the piezoelectric element fixed thereto and a second principle plane opposite to the first principle plane; and a lid member having a joint portion for removably joining to the second principle plane; causes the housing to generate sound transmitted by vibrating a part of a human body, such that the piezoelectric element is provided on a first side in a first direction parallel to the first principle plane, and a joint position of the joint portion is provided on a second side opposite to the first side in the first direction.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2013Date of Patent: December 1, 2015Assignee: KYOCERA CorporationInventors: Toshihisa Nabata, Satoshi Mizuta, Tomoaki Miyano, Kiyokazu Sato, Akio Kihara, Shun Kazama, Yasuhiro Katayama
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Patent number: 9197951Abstract: A levitated structure of Bluetooth speaker, which is composed of a main frame, a control circuit module, an induced coil module, a speaker, a circular frame and a top frame, which enables the main frame to be levitated over the base, and carry out wireless sensing and transmission of the AC (Alternating Current) signal with electric energy to play external audio signal received by the Bluetooth signal receiver, and provide a better power solution free from the shortage of electric power and also extend the performance period of speaker function.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2015Date of Patent: November 24, 2015Assignee: ASWY ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventors: He Chen Yang, Po Le Wang
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Patent number: 9197963Abstract: A sound system processor for converting left and right channel signals from an audio source into composite left and right signals and employing at least one low and high pass filters, a plurality of sum processors, and at least one difference processor so as to create at least two or more composite signals for delivery to speaker drivers to generate a broad sound field from a compact multi-speaker sound system source.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2015Date of Patent: November 24, 2015Assignee: Audio Design Experts, Inc.Inventor: Donald J. North
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Patent number: 9179207Abstract: A speaker box is disclosed. The speaker box includes a housing and a speaker unit. The housing includes a bottom, a side connected with the bottom, and a rear volume formed by the side and the bottom, the side including a first side and a second side connecting with the first side. The speaker unit includes a frame, a magnetic circuit unit accommodated in the frame, a vibration unit positioned above the magnetic circuit unit and fixed to the frame, and a front volume. The frame includes a first sidewall abutting against the first side, and a second sidewall connecting with the first sidewall. The first side includes a first mounting portion, the first sidewall includes a second mounting portion engaging with the first mounting portion.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2014Date of Patent: November 3, 2015Assignee: AAC Technologies Pte, Ltd.Inventor: Wei Song
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Patent number: 9167326Abstract: A modular sound component system can be configured to be located at least partially behind a wall surface, wherein the wall surface is supported by multiple vertical studs. The modular system can include a rail system that is in contact with the wall surface and at least one sound reproduction module coupled to the rail system. The sound reproduction module can include a body that can be disposed on a stud-side of the wall surface, and the module can include an attachment feature that is slidably coupleable to the rail system. In an example, the sound reproduction module can include a loudspeaker assembly, an amplifier assembly, or other device. Multiple modules can be slidably coupled to the rail system, such as on different sides of a wall stud. A wired communication link can couple the multiple modules, such as across a wall surface-side of the wall stud.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2013Date of Patent: October 20, 2015Assignee: Core Brands, LLCInventors: James M. Hardiman, Michael L. Strange, Doug S. Wright
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Patent number: 9143865Abstract: Devices and methods involving distributed mode loudspeakers are provided. A representative device includes: a housing defining an interior; a display supported by the housing; a distributed mode loudspeaker supported by the housing, the distributed mode loudspeaker having a driver and a panel, the driver being mounted within the interior and being operative to vibrate the panel, the panel being movable between a stowed position, in which a first portion of the panel is positioned within the interior, and an extended position, in which the first portion of the panel is positioned outside the interior.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2013Date of Patent: September 22, 2015Assignee: HTC CORPORATIONInventors: William Chris Eaton, Wen-Ping Ying
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Patent number: 9119001Abstract: An electronic device includes a housing, a mounting sheet, a circuit board mounted to the housing and the mounting sheet, and a loudspeaker module mounted on the mounting sheet. The housing defines a first receiving chamber and a second receiving chamber communicating with the first receiving chamber at one end of the housing, and a first sound hole corresponding to and communicating the first receiving chamber. The loudspeaker module includes a first loudspeaker which is received in the first receiving chamber. The first receiving chamber communicates the second receiving chamber to form a resonant cavity for the first loudspeaker. The sounds emitted by the first loudspeaker transmit to the outside of the housing by the first sound hole.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2013Date of Patent: August 25, 2015Assignee: Chi Mei Communication Systems, Inc.Inventor: Chien-Feng Yeh
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Patent number: 9115886Abstract: A rotary lighting fixture having a speaker with a playback function is revealed herein, comprising a shell having an opening, a speaker fitted inside the shell, and an annular LED module having plural LEDs fitted at the opening of the shell for illumination and playback functions. In addition, the lighting fixture also combines with a power supply base with a rotary function embedded in a ceiling and a wall for substantially saving space in use thereof, promoting interior designs by its aesthetic appearance and adjusting angles of incidence from the LEDs as desired.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2013Date of Patent: August 25, 2015Assignees: Tongfang Global Limited, Shengyang Tongfang Multimedia Technology Co., Ltd.Inventors: Th Lam, Wen-Sheng Lu, Chih-Ming Huang, Tsung-Hsien Chuang, Christopher Ng
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Patent number: 9089936Abstract: A heat sink, and cooled electronic structure and cooled electronics apparatus utilizing the heat sink are provided. The heat sink is fabricated of a thermally conductive structure which includes one or more coolant-carrying channels coupled to facilitate the flow of coolant through the coolant-carrying channel(s). The heat sink further includes a membrane associated with the coolant-carrying channel(s). The membrane includes at least one vapor-permeable region, which overlies a portion of the coolant-carrying channel(s) and facilitates removal of vapor from the coolant-carrying channel(s), and at least one orifice coupled to inject coolant onto at least one surface of the coolant-carrying channel(s) intermediate opposite ends of the channel(s).Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2013Date of Patent: July 28, 2015Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: Levi A. Campbell, Richard C. Chu, Milnes P. David, Michael J. Ellsworth, Jr., Madhusudan K. Iyengar, Robert E. Simons
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Patent number: 9042593Abstract: A protective portion is provided on a lower surface of a sound reproducing device, and has a protective wall that restrains a deformation of a terminal in a direction different from an elastic deformation direction of the terminal. The terminal includes a restrained portion in which the deformation is restrained with the protective wall. The restrained portion is provided at at least one of a position closer to a base than a feeding portion of the terminal and a position closer to a tip portion of the terminal than the feeding portion. The protective wall extends along the restrained portion. This configuration can suppress a plastic deformation of the terminal even when a force in the direction different from the elastic deformation of the terminal is applied to the terminal.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2012Date of Patent: May 26, 2015Assignee: Panasonic Intellectual Property Management Co., Ltd.Inventors: Tomoyuki Matsunaga, Kazuki Honda, Kazuyuki Kosuda, Shigeru Tomoeda
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Publication number: 20150139476Abstract: A speaker mounting structure includes a speaker body holding a speaker driver, a face panel assembly including an outer face panel having a retaining flange extending around the outer perimeter thereof and mounted at the speaker body and an inner face panel mounted within the outer face panel, and a decorative rim holding a metal mesh and having upper and lower hooks alternatively arranged around the inner perimeter thereof and respectively hooked on opposing top and bottom sides of the retaining flange of the inner face panel to secure to the decorative rim to the face panel assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2013Publication date: May 21, 2015Applicant: Kai Shuai Industrial Co., Ltd.Inventor: I-Hsun YU
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Publication number: 20150139475Abstract: A speaker decorative rim mounting structure includes a speaker body holding a speaker driver, a face panel assembly including an outer face panel mounted at the speaker body and an inner face panel mounted within the outer face panel and providing a retaining flange, and a decorative rim holding a metal mesh and having equiangularly spaced bottom hooks directly hooked on the retaining flange of the inner face panel to secure to the decorative rim to the face panel assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2013Publication date: May 21, 2015Applicant: Kai Shuai Industrial Co., Ltd.Inventor: I-Hsun YU
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Patent number: 9036858Abstract: A customizable audio speaker assembly has a speaker housing enclosing electronic components of the speaker assembly, including a speaker for producing sound and a battery. A decorative cover is adapted to fit over an outer surface of the housing via first and second securing elements disposed on the speaker housing and the decorative cover, respectively. The decorative cover enables the quick and easy customization of the speaker assembly.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2014Date of Patent: May 19, 2015Assignee: Audient, LLCInventors: Brian Reeves, Sean Nicholas
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Publication number: 20150131841Abstract: A low-voltage electronic device receptacle may include a back wall, one or more side walls extending from the back wall, and a flange extending outward from the one or more side walls, wherein the back wall includes a forwardly-extending generally convex protrusion making up greater than 10% of the back wall. An enclosure for installing a speaker in a building structure having first and second support members and an outer layer may include a receptacle including a back wall, one or more side walls, and a flange extending outwardly from the one or more side walls, wherein the receptacle may be positioned between the first and second support members, the back wall includes a generally convex protrusion extending toward the outer layer, and the speaker may be mounted to the outer layer and a portion of the speaker may deflect at least a portion of the protrusion away from the outer layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2013Publication date: May 14, 2015Inventor: Steven Neujahr
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Patent number: 9031263Abstract: A loudspeaker includes a base, a sound-reflecting member located at a side of the base, a sound generator mounted to the sound-reflecting member, an adjusting member including a number of magnetic pieces and located at an opposite side of the base, a connecting member connected between the sound-reflecting member and the adjusting member, a supporting member, and a controlling apparatus. The supporting member includes a number of first electromagnets mounted to the magnetic pieces. The controlling apparatus is electrically coupled to the first electromagnets. The controlling apparatus controls the first electromagnets to attract the magnetic pieces, to allow the adjusting member to swing, and the adjusting member drives the connecting member to rotate, thereby swinging the sound-reflecting member.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2013Date of Patent: May 12, 2015Assignee: Zhongshan Innocloud Intellectual Property Services Co., Ltd.Inventor: Chih-Hua Chen
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Patent number: 9025804Abstract: An audio performance system for use during an event including a shipping container containing at least a first electroacoustic device. A lifting device forms a first portion of the shipping container, the lifting device configured to movably secure the first electroacoustic device between a first position for transport of the container and a second position for the event. A second portion of the shipping container is configured to be manually removable. A third portion of the shipping container is configured to positionably secure a second electroacoustic device for the event.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2012Date of Patent: May 5, 2015Assignee: Tait Towers Manufacturing, LLCInventors: Adam Davis, Tyler Kicera, Brock Mearig
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Patent number: 9020182Abstract: The present invention provides a removable speaker structure for electronic device, which uses the space for the optical disk drives in electronic devices such as notebook computers or in docking stations. After removing the optical disk drive, the removable speaker can be placed. The removable speaker comprises a main module and a speaker module. The speaker module can be removed form the main module for playing multimedia data and enhancing its sound effects.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2013Date of Patent: April 28, 2015Assignee: Wistron CorporationInventors: Cheng-Hung Lin, Kuo-Wei So
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Patent number: 9014409Abstract: An earcup assembly for a headset may include a housing having a first side adapted to engage the head of a user when in use and a second side opposite thereto. A recess provided in the second side of the housing receives and stores a battery. A battery door is arranged to slidably engage the second side of the housing such that the battery door may be moved between a first, open position in which the recess is accessible to a user and a second, closed position in which the recess is covered by the battery door. Preferably, the earcup assembly includes active noise reduction circuitry. One or a pair of such earcup assemblies may be arranged to form a headset, wherein the assemblies are coupled to a headband via yokes.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2013Date of Patent: April 21, 2015Inventors: Andre Steyn, Aran Pudney
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Patent number: 9014393Abstract: A withdrawable portable device mounting apparatus is provided in a vehicle audio system, in which a mount capable of mounting a portable electronic device is drawn out using an electromotive force with a very simple manipulation by pressing a drive button or the like. The apparatus may include a case, a front panel provided at a front surface of the case to have a control panel, a mounting unit loading hole, and a loading button, a drive unit configured to drive a mounting unit through a mounting unit loading hole of the front panel in a withdrawable manner, a loading unit mutually operated with the drive unit to allow the mounting unit to be drawn in or out, and a mounting unit inserted into the front panel in a folded state during a drawing-in operation, and unfolded through the mounting unit loading hole during a drawing-out operation.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2012Date of Patent: April 21, 2015Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.Inventors: Byungmu Huh, Kyoungjoung Kim, Yuonui Chong
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Publication number: 20150104057Abstract: A speaker including one or multiple transducers, an enclosure, and a suspension mounted on the enclosure, wherein the suspension and the enclosure are configured such that the enclosure is capable of vibrating as a result of operation of the transducer so as to produce audible sound.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2012Publication date: April 16, 2015Applicants: Harman International Industries, Incorporated, Harman International (China) Holdings Co., Ltd.Inventor: Shengbo Li
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Patent number: 9002041Abstract: A process for the manufacture of a speaker cover comprises loading the speaker cover into a plasma chamber, introducing a fluoro monomer into the plasma chamber, pulsing plasma for processing, removing any excess monomer gas from the plasma chamber, and removing the speaker cover from the plasma chamber.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2013Date of Patent: April 7, 2015Assignee: Logitech Europe S.A.Inventors: Steve McGarry, Joy E. Lyons, Jeff Anderson, Timothy Valentine
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Patent number: 8995695Abstract: A speaker system includes: a first speaker unit having a predetermined directivity angle in the horizontal direction; and a pair of second speaker units which are disposed opposite to each other with the first speaker unit sandwiched between them when viewed in the vertical direction and which have a directivity angle in the horizontal direction greater than the directivity angle of the first speaker unit, wherein distances from the center of the first speaker unit to the centers of the pair of second speaker units are equal to each other, and the first speaker unit and the pair of second speaker units are disposed so as to face toward the same direction.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2011Date of Patent: March 31, 2015Assignee: Sony CorporationInventors: Yoshio Ohashi, Kazuko Yamagishi, Yoshiyuki Kaku, Yoshihiro Iwami, Shin Yamaguchi
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Patent number: 8989428Abstract: A mobile electronic device including a processor, a first electrical component including at least one contact area, and a second electrical component including at least one contact arm extending over a top surface of the second electrical component and secured in at least two locations, the at least one contact arm configured to be in electrical communication with the at least one contact area. In another embodiment, the electronic device further includes a microphone operably connected to an enclosure. A first resilient member coupled to the enclosure and a first side of the microphone and a second resilient member coupled to a second side of the microphone and a support structure within the enclosure.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2011Date of Patent: March 24, 2015Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Matthew D. Hill, Andrew Bright, Christopher Wilk, Teemu Pekka Silipä
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Publication number: 20150078609Abstract: A vent structure for electro-acoustic product includes a plastic member shaped like a tube and defining an opening, and a ventilation layer bonded to the plastic member using an insert molding technique and fully covered over the opening. Thus, the ventilation layer of the vent structure is more moisture-heat resistant in the environment and will not drop from the plastic member easily.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2013Publication date: March 19, 2015Applicant: MERRY ELECTRONICS (SUZHOU) CO., LTD.Inventors: YING-HO TSENG, YUNG-HO CHANG, CAI-LI CHEN, I-MING LIN
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Publication number: 20150055817Abstract: A sound box structure is disclosed. The sound box structure includes a sound box, a speaker, and a gas absorption element. The sound box includes a sound box space. A first hole is formed on one plane of the sound box, and a second hole is formed on another plane of the sound box. The speaker is mounted on the first hole. The gas absorption element is mounted on the second hole.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2014Publication date: February 26, 2015Applicant: Acer Inc.Inventors: Kuei-Ting Tai, Jia-Ren Chang, Po-Jen Tu
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Patent number: 8965029Abstract: A headphone includes a housing having a storage space in the interior thereof and a driver unit provided within the storage space movably with respect to the housing.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2013Date of Patent: February 24, 2015Assignee: Sony CorporationInventors: Kenzi Mizuno, Tomohiro Ito, Yuusuke Oosato
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Patent number: 8958594Abstract: A speaker device includes: a first speaker unit (10) provided with a groove part (11); a second speaker unit (20) provided with a groove part (21); and a joining component (30) including a first protrusion (31) and a second protrusion (32). The first protrusion (31) of the joining component (30) is fitted into the groove part (11) of the first speaker unit (10). The second protrusion (32) of the joining component (30) is fitted into the groove part (21) of the second speaker unit (20).Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2012Date of Patent: February 17, 2015Assignee: Panasonic CorporationInventor: Kazuyoshi Yoshida
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Patent number: 8958593Abstract: A speaker comprises a housing that defines an internal cavity and includes a front panel, a first side, a second side, and a third side. The speaker also includes a controller, an actuator, and a sound generating member that are disposed within the internal cavity. The controller is in communication with the actuator, and the actuator is configured for causing the sound generating member to vibrate, and thereby generate sound waves, as instructed by the controller. The front panel is configured to transmit the sound waves. The speaker has a center of mass that is affected by a position of the controller and the actuator, and the controller and the actuator are arranged and positioned so that the center of mass of the speaker is positioned along an axis that extends from, and is perpendicular to, the first side.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2012Date of Patent: February 17, 2015Assignee: BlackBerry LimitedInventors: Di Tao, Brian Dennis Paschke, Aaron Michael Szymanski
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Patent number: 8953826Abstract: An application for present invention includes a television with a set of speaker outputs including at least a left speaker and a right speaker. On screen displays are used to properly configure the speakers and assure maximum audio quality from the television. In some embodiments, a cross-point switch connects the speakers attached to the television with the correct outputs of an internal amplifier.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2013Date of Patent: February 10, 2015Assignee: Vizio, Inc.Inventors: Kenneth Lowe, William Wang
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Publication number: 20150036863Abstract: Embodiments consistent with the present disclosure provide an LED lighting device and speaker. The LED lighting device and speaker may include an LED lighting unit, a speaker, an outer casing, and a power supply module. The LED lighting unit and the speaker are placed on the outer casing. There is also a sound guiding tube on the outer casing. The sound guiding tube on the outer casing may expand the audio bandwidth, enhance bass quality, reduce speaker vibration displacements, and protect the speaker. Further, the gap between the sound guiding tube and the bottom of the outer casing provides a heat dissipation path for the heat generated by the power supply module. In addition, the sound guiding tube and the hollowed lampshade forms a path that increases the air circulation between the interior and exterior of the LED lighting device and speaker.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2014Publication date: February 5, 2015Inventors: CAIFANG WEN, XIA WANG, JINXIANG SHEN
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Publication number: 20150036864Abstract: An electronic device is provided with a housing, a piezoelectric element, and a panel, which is attached to the housing and has a contact area contacting a part of human body, configured to vibrate by the piezoelectric element to generate a vibration sound to be transmitted by vibrating the part of human body, such that pressure from inside of the housing at the contact area of the panel is smaller than pressure from inside of the housing at different area from the contact area. Thereby the sound pressure property is improved, and thus the electronic device preferably transmits air conduction sound and vibration sound.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2013Publication date: February 5, 2015Applicant: KYOCERA CORPORATIONInventors: Kenichi Ozasa, Hayato Mizuno, Hiroto Yahagi, Keiichi Nagoshi, Tsutomu Zaima, Koutatsu Kanayama, Tomoaki Nakamura, Hideo Tomioka, Takuji Masunaga, Tomohiro Inagaki
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Publication number: 20150036862Abstract: A sounder module, comprising a sounder unit and a casing housing the sounder unit; the sounder unit comprises a magnetic circuit system; the magnetic circuit system comprises a concentrating flux, plate, a magnet and a magnet yoke (33) sequentially assembled; moreover, the casing of the sounder module forms a frame for fixing the magnetic circuit system of the sounder; and the magnetic circuit system and the casing are injection molded to form an integrated structure Also provided is a method for assembling the casing and the magnetic circuit system: a) firstly, sequentially assembling the concentrating flux plate, the magnet and the magnet yoke (33); b) placing the assembled concentrating flux plate, the magnet and the magnet yoke in an injection molder forming the casing; and c) adding molding material, and integrating the magnetic circuit system with the casing.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2012Publication date: February 5, 2015Inventors: Gang Chen, Minghui Shao, Chao Xu, Jiang Xu, Qing Miao, Zongjun Mou
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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: 8948437Abstract: An audio speaker assembly for providing a 360° all around audio output. A speaker rod includes an upper audio output portion and a lower extending insertion tube portion. A holder includes a longitudinally extending inner passageway for receiving the rod in inserting fashion, with an electrical output signal representative of a succeeding audio output being communicated to the holder and rod.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2012Date of Patent: February 3, 2015Inventor: Justin A. Paye
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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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Publication number: 20150030198Abstract: A vibration sounder includes an enclosure having a receiving space, a stator received in the receiving space and a conductive terminal. The stator includes a magnetic yoke formed with a through hole. The mover locates above the stator. The conductive terminal includes an insulative portion received in the through hole and a conductive portion connecting with the insulative portion. The vibration sounder of the present disclosure has a small volume and a simple structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2014Publication date: January 29, 2015Applicant: AAC TECHNOLOGIES PTE. LTD.Inventors: Wanghua Xu, Xudong Yan, Hongfu Xu
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Patent number: 8938080Abstract: A method for generating engine acoustic emissions including the steps of providing a loudspeaker configuration (100) based upon the configuration of said engine, and feeding the said loudspeaker configuration (100) with signals for providing desired engine acoustic emission. Also a device, a computer program and a computer program product for performing the method.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2010Date of Patent: January 20, 2015Assignee: Scania CV ABInventors: Ragnar Glav, Manfred Klopotek Von Glowczewski, Adam Wikström, Ola Jönsson, Bror Tingvall, Roger Johnsson
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Patent number: 8934655Abstract: An audio device incorporates first acoustic driver at least partially overlain by a first acoustic reflector to define a first effective direction of maximum acoustic radiation and a second acoustic driver at least partially overlain by a second acoustic reflector to define a second effective direction of maximum acoustic radiation, wherein when the audio device is positioned in a room such that the direction of maximum acoustic radiation of the first acoustic driver is substantially perpendicular to the direction of the force of gravity, the first effective direction of maximum acoustic radiation is bent more towards a listening position at which a listener is expected to be located than the first direction of maximum acoustic radiation and away from a floor, and the second effective direction of maximum acoustic radiation is bent more towards the listening position than the second direction of maximum acoustic radiation and away from a wall.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2011Date of Patent: January 13, 2015Assignee: Bose CorporationInventors: John J. Breen, Richard J. Carbone, Eric J. Freeman
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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: 8929583Abstract: A multifunction oscillatory actuator which performs acoustic reproduction by an acoustic reproduction section includes a diaphragm having a voice coil attached thereto and performs the occurrence of somesthetic oscillation by a magnetic circuit section having a magnet attached thereto, and in which the acoustic reproduction section and the magnetic circuit section are attached to a housing having a cylindrical shape, such that the magnetic circuit section is supported on an inner wall of the housing by a frame-shaped suspension.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2008Date of Patent: January 6, 2015Assignee: Namiki Seimitsu Houseki Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Minoru Ueda, Takayuki Kumagai, Yuuichi Hashimoto
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Publication number: 20150003619Abstract: An easy-to-use, installation-free water leak warning device having a sturdy hollow body enclosing essential functioning elements including a power source, an amplifier, a speaker, and portions of two electrodes. The water leak warning device is preferably small in size and may be placed at potential water leak or flooding spots. The essential functioning elements are operatively connected with conductive material so that when leaked water flows to where the device is located, an audible signal can be emitted to remind the user of the device to prevent further leakage and mitigate any damage.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2014Publication date: January 1, 2015Applicant: Widget Lab IncInventor: Joshua Scharf
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Publication number: 20140376762Abstract: Described here are devices, systems, and methods for analyte measurement. The analyte measurement devices and systems may be configured to produce a prompt that may convey information, instructions and/or encouragement to a user. In some variations, analyte measurement devices may be configured to change a prompt based on the replacement or addition of components of/to the device. In some instances, a prompt may be an auditory prompt and/or a visual prompt. In some variations, a system may comprise an analyte measurement device comprising a housing, a speaker, and a control unit. The housing may comprise a releasable housing portion comprising an identifier that is associated with a prompt. In some variations, a system may comprise an analyte measurement device and a skin that may releasably attach to the analyte measurement device and may comprise an identifier that is associated with a prompt.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2014Publication date: December 25, 2014Inventors: Kelley J. LIPMAN, Robin S. GAFFNEY, Raul ESCUTIA, Matthew M. SHEMLUCK, Paul D. REYNOLDS
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Patent number: 8913776Abstract: A cradle apparatus includes a casing, a mounting unit provided to the casing so that an electronic device is mounted thereto, and a speaker provided only to a bottom portion of the casing and having a downward vibration plate which emits a sound supplied from the electronic device mounted to the mounting unit.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2011Date of Patent: December 16, 2014Assignee: Sony CorporationInventors: Yasuyuki Maezawa, Ryota Matsumoto, Kazuya Ishii
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Patent number: 8913766Abstract: A MEMS device, such as a microphone, uses a fixed perforated plate. The fixed plate comprises an array of holes across the plate area. At least a set of the holes adjacent the outer periphery comprises a plurality of rows of elongate holes, the rows at different distances from the periphery. This design improves the mechanical robustness of the membrane and can additionally allow tuning of the mechanical behavior of the plate.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2012Date of Patent: December 16, 2014Assignee: NXP, B.V.Inventors: Iris Bominaar-Silkens, Andres Felipe Vasquez Quintero, Klaus Reimann, Twan Van Lippen, Remco Henricus Wilhelmus Pijnenburg
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Patent number: 8908900Abstract: A suspended audio performance system including a first electroacoustic device and a first base structure secured to the first electroacoustic device. The first base structure is configured to be suspended between a first suspended position and a second suspended position.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2012Date of Patent: December 9, 2014Assignee: Tait Towers Manufacturing, LLCInventors: Brock Mearig, Adam Davis, Tyler Kicera