With Furniture, Clothing, Or Image Display Patents (Class 381/388)
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Patent number: 8976997Abstract: A transparent ultrasonic emitter includes a first transparent base layer; a transparent conductor disposed on the first transparent base layer; a second transparent base layer; and a partially open transparent conductive layer disposed on the second transparent base layer between the first and second transparent base layers, wherein the partially open conductive layer comprises conductive portions, the conductive portions having a thickness and being arranged to define one or more open volumes adjacent the second transparent base layer.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2014Date of Patent: March 10, 2015Assignee: Turtle Beach CorporationInventors: David S. Hecht, Brian A. Kappus, Elwood G. Norris, Mark W. Norris
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Patent number: 8976996Abstract: An array speaker structure for audio/video device includes a slide contact assembly by means of which an array speaker unit is movable out of the audio/video device from a retracted position to an extended position. The slide contact assembly is connected with a connector. By means of operating and 180-degree rotating the connector, the speakers of the array speaker unit can be rotatable to a front side of the audio/video device. Then the array speaker unit is lifted and attached to a lateral side of the audio/video device, whereby the speakers can emit sound from the front side of the audio/video device.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2012Date of Patent: March 10, 2015Assignee: Arima Communitions Corp.Inventors: Ting-shuo Ku, Che-Ming Liang, Jui-Hsiang Hsiao
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Patent number: 8976992Abstract: A system for porting a speaker through a keyboard module and a backlight module is provided. The system includes an enclosure, the enclosure configured to mount the keyboard module, the backlight module, and the speaker thereto, wherein the speaker is disposed under a portion of the keyboard module and the backlight module. The system also includes a port path for porting the speaker through the keyboard module and the backlight module, the port path extending from the speaker to an outer surface of the keyboard module, wherein a first portion of the port path includes a passage in the enclosure, the passage disposed adjacent to an edge of the keyboard module and the backlight module, and wherein a second portion of the port path includes a periphery of a key of the keyboard module.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2012Date of Patent: March 10, 2015Assignee: Google Inc.Inventors: Kenneth Ryan Loo, Leng Ooi
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Patent number: 8971563Abstract: A docking station includes a main body, a supporting arm projecting from the main body, and a rotating member rotatably coupled to the supporting arm and retaining the electronic device. The rotating member is capable of rotating from a first position to a second position different from the first position, when the rotating member rotates to the first position, the electronic device is supported in a first orientation, and when the rotating member rotates to the second position, the electronic device is supported in a second orientation.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2011Date of Patent: March 3, 2015Assignees: Fu Tai Hua Industry (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Cong-Bing Zhou, Chia-Te Yu, Lin-Lin Pan, Quan-Chang Cheng
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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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Publication number: 20150049899Abstract: In an embodiment an apparatus includes a graphical display panel and a loudspeaker. The panel has a display layer for displaying images and defines a plurality of apertures penetrating through at least the display layer. The loudspeaker includes a diaphragm arranged substantially parallel to the display layer. Sound from the loudspeaker diaphragm is directed outside a host device through the apertures. The speaker may be an electret or a piezo-electric speaker for thinness. There may be apertures on an opposed side of the host device housing to achieve a dipole pattern which is directed and gives acoustic privacy to the user, or a rear acoustic cavity for a monopole pattern which more broadly disperses the sound. One illustrated embodiment is selectable between monopole and dipole. Size and total area of the holes determines acoustic resistance and so a method is described to determine those from physical parameters of the display panel.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2014Publication date: February 19, 2015Inventors: Timothy J. Mellow, Leo Karkkainen, Zoran Radivojevic, Koray Ozcan
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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: 8953832Abstract: An audio output device including a casing, a first speaker component, a second speaker component and a sound-guiding board, and a video/audio output device using the same are disclosed. The first speaker component is a circular speaker, and is disposed at the casing. The first speaker component faces towards a first direction. The second speaker component is disposed at the casing, and faces towards a second direction which is different from the first direction. The sound-guiding board is a square plate body, located above the first speaker component, and is separated at a predetermined distance from the first speaker component.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2013Date of Patent: February 10, 2015Assignee: AmTran Technology Co., LtdInventor: Jung-Hsin Chien
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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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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: 8948431Abstract: According to a first aspect, a method of controlling an electronic system includes the step of receiving by a first device a plurality of receivable wireless signals that are intended to control functions of a second device. The first device transmits a wireless signal that prevents a subset of the plurality of receivable wireless signals from controlling the second device.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2009Date of Patent: February 3, 2015Assignee: Bose CorporationInventors: Lee Zamir, Laszlo Otto Drimusz
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Patent number: 8942410Abstract: An electronic device having an enclosure having a top panel and a bottom panel. An electromagnet is mounted within the enclosure, the electromagnet having a core portion attached to the top panel and a coil connected to the core portion. An attractor plate is attached to the bottom panel, the attractor plate forming part of a magnetic circuit of the electromagnet such that when an electrical audio signal is applied to the electromagnet, the bottom panel vibrates and produces a sound. A permanent magnet is further attached to the core portion, the permanent magnet is configured to create a bias in the magnetic circuit so as to modify a distortion in the sound.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 2012Date of Patent: January 27, 2015Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Christopher R. Wilk, Martin E. Johnson, Patrick Kessler, Nathan A. Johanningsmeier
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Patent number: 8934654Abstract: Embodiments relate generally to electrical and electronic hardware, computer software, wired and wireless network communications, and wearable computing devices, audio devices, and communication devices for facilitating the presentation of personal audio. More specifically, disclosed are an apparatus and method to form directional audio personal to a user in a non-occluded manner. In one embodiment, a personal audio and communication devices can include a first directional speaker disposed at a first mounting region of a first support member. The first support member is configured to position the first directional speaker adjacent a first ear in substantial alignment with the first ear. Also included is a second directional speaker disposed at a second mounting region of a second support member. The second support member is configured to position the second directional speaker adjacent a second ear in substantial alignment with the second ear.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2013Date of Patent: January 13, 2015Assignee: AliphComInventor: Scott Fullam
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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: 8891806Abstract: A mobile terminal including a case forming an external appearance, a circuit board positioned in the case, an acoustic output unit, and a connector joined to the acoustic output unit and electrically connected to the circuit board is provided. The connector contacts one lateral surface of the circuit board and is elastically deformed through the contact. The connector may include a fixed end portion inserted into the acoustic output unit and a free end portion connected to the fixed end portion to be elastically displaced.Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 2013Date of Patent: November 18, 2014Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.Inventors: Minsu Jun, Leehyun You, Hongki Kim, Yongsu Jeon
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Publication number: 20140334661Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide a wearable personal sound speaker system kit. The kit includes a speaker housing adapted to securely hold a speaker; an attachment mechanism adapted to secure the kit to a worn item; and a connector adapted to couple the speaker housing to the attachment mechanism. The kit is adapted to support the speaker proximate to a user's ear without contacting the ear. Numerous additional features are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2014Publication date: November 13, 2014Inventor: Christopher Michael Besgen, SR.
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Patent number: 8885862Abstract: In one embodiment, a kit for making a display includes a first medium, a support element, and first and second wave generators. The first medium is foldable according to scoring to form a display with a cavity. The element is attachable or attached to a back surface of the folded first medium, to be positioned at least partially within the cavity. The first wave generator is attachable or attached to the back surface, to receive signals from a signal generator and produce mechanical waves that cause the first medium to vibrate and generate audible acoustic waves within a first frequency range. The second wave generator is attachable or attached to the element, to receive signals from the signal generator and produce mechanical waves that cause the element to vibrate and generate audible acoustic waves within a second frequency range, different from the first frequency range.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2012Date of Patent: November 11, 2014Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventors: David P Rossing, Xiaoqi Zhou, Steve Ledak, Paul C Landrum, Tuo Wu
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Patent number: 8885867Abstract: A portable electronic device includes a cabinet and a speaker. The cabinet has a rear portion, a side wall connected to the rear portion, and an acoustic hole disposed on the side wall. The speaker is disposed in the cabinet, and has a loudspeaker membrane extending along a plane located between the acoustic hole and the rear portion. Thus, the sound quality of the portable electronic device is improved, and the thickness thereof is decreased.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2013Date of Patent: November 11, 2014Assignee: Acer IncorporatedInventors: Kuei-Ting Tai, Jia-Ren Chang, Yu-Cheng Huang, Shu-Yi Kung
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Patent number: 8885846Abstract: An electronic device suitable for connecting with an expansion assembly is provided. The electronic device includes a main body and an expansion module. The expansion module is pivoted to the main body and suitable for rotating relative to the main body between an operating position and an accommodating position. When the expansion module is located at the operating position, the expansion assembly is suitable of being electrically connected to the expansion module and providing a supporting force to the main body.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2013Date of Patent: November 11, 2014Assignee: Compal Electronics, Inc.Inventors: Hung-Sung Pan, Ying-Chi Chou, Chih-Wei Lu, Chun-Liang Wu, Long-Cheng Chang, Po-Chin Yu, Wei-Chih Hsu
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Patent number: 8879772Abstract: A speaker includes a diaphragm, a housing, and a sound blocking member. The housing fixes an edge of the diaphragm. The sound blocking member is disposed on a surface of the housing different from an audio output surface thereof and in the vicinity of the diaphragm.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2013Date of Patent: November 4, 2014Assignee: Funai Electric Co., Ltd.Inventor: Kazutoshi Miyajima
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Patent number: 8879766Abstract: In accordance with the invention, the disclosure presents a flat panel displaying and sounding system integrating a flat panel display with a flat panel sounding unit array. Generally, the flat panel displaying and sounding system comprises a panel surface for both displaying picture and emanating audible sound, a flat panel display means for said displaying picture and a flat panel sounding unit array means for said emanating audible sound. The flat panel system may be made by attaching a flat panel displaying layer with a flat panel sounding unit array. Furthermore, the flat panel system may be made by disposing a flat panel displaying layer inside layers of a flat panel sounding unit array. Furthermore, layer level integration may be used to implement function needed for displaying and function necessary for sounding on one integrated layer.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2011Date of Patent: November 4, 2014Inventor: Wei Zhang
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Patent number: 8879771Abstract: In an embodiment an apparatus includes a graphical display panel and a loudspeaker. The panel has a display layer for displaying images and defines a plurality of apertures penetrating through at least the display layer. The loudspeaker includes a diaphragm arranged substantially parallel to the display layer. Sound from the loudspeaker diaphragm is directed outside a host device through the apertures. The speaker may be an electret or a piezo-electric speaker for thinness. There may be apertures on an opposed side of the host device housing to achieve a dipole pattern which is directed and gives acoustic privacy to the user, or a rear acoustic cavity for a monopole pattern which more broadly disperses the sound. One illustrated embodiment is selectable between monopole and dipole. Size and total area of the holes determines acoustic resistance and so a method is described to determine those from physical parameters of the display panel.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2010Date of Patent: November 4, 2014Assignee: Nokia CorporationInventors: Timothy J. Mellow, Leo Mikko Johannes Karkkainen, Zoran Radivojevic, Koray Ozcan
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Patent number: 8867775Abstract: Aspects of the present invention may provide audio devices, which may be included in protective covers, suited for use with tablet computers and the like. Embodiments may include audio devices including a substantially tablet-shaped rigid housing. The housing may include a top surface, a bottom surface, and a recess in the top surface. A relatively flat audio speaker may be received in the recess of the housing, and may be pivotally mounted to the housing such that a free end of the speaker is movable between a closed position and an open position.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2012Date of Patent: October 21, 2014Assignee: Logitech Europe S.A.Inventors: Greg Vissia, Jeff Anderson
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Patent number: 8861763Abstract: A speaker retaining mechanism for retaining a speaker at a predetermined position of a cabinet is disclosed. This speaker retaining mechanism includes: a retaining member that is fixed to the cabinet and that has a hollow space surrounded by an inner wall; and a vibration damping member attached to both ends of the speaker. The vibration damping member is disposed in the hollow space of the retaining member so that the vibration damping member contacts elastically with the inner wall of the retaining member.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2012Date of Patent: October 14, 2014Assignee: Panasonic CorporationInventor: Masahiro Yukawa
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Patent number: 8861773Abstract: A speaker module is capable of adjusting an outputting direction of an audio signal. The speaker module includes a base, a supporter, a speaker and a lifting mechanism. The supporter is disposed on the base. The speaker includes a speaker unit and an arm. The speaker unit is suspended above the base for generating the audio signal. A first end of the arm is connected to a lateral side of the speaker unit, and a second end of the arm is movably disposed on the supporter. The lifting mechanism includes a first lifting component disposed on the speaker unit, a body disposed on the base, and a second lifting component disposed on the body. The second lifting component can adjust a height of the first lifting component, so as to rotate the speaker unit relative to the supporter.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2013Date of Patent: October 14, 2014Assignee: Wistron CorporationInventors: Jyun-Shuo Liang, Chu-Cheng Yang, Ming-Lun Liu, Yu-Sheng Lin, Hung-Li Chen
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Publication number: 20140301596Abstract: A screen sounder includes a housing having a front case, a screen supported by the front case, a piezoelectric module mounted with the screen for driving the screen to generate sound or converting vibration of the screen into electric energy, an audio signal source electrically connecting to the piezoelectric module for driving the piezoelectric module to vibrate, a rechargeable module electrically connecting to the piezoelectric module for receiving the electric energy, and a switching control unit electrically connecting with the piezoelectric module for switching the electrical connections between the audio signal source, the rechargeable module and the piezoelectric module.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2014Publication date: October 9, 2014Applicant: AAC TECHNOLOGIES PTE. LTD.,Inventors: Hongxing Wang, Lihong Zhang
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Publication number: 20140301595Abstract: A speaker assembly includes a speaker within a silicone speaker mesh, a foam pad, a battery holder, a PCBA (Printed Circuit Board Assembly), and wiring within heat shrink tubing, all of which may be positioned within any pre-existing baseball-style cap or other articles of clothing. The electronic components may be affixed in any suitable manner to the underside of a cap, and covered by a front inner shield and a rear inner shield, preferably made from a mesh material. The electronic components are operatively connected together so that the speaker may play a song, such as a fight song for a college sports team, a chant, or any other desired noise by pressing a button that is preferably affixed to the underside of the bill of the cap. The PCBA is pre-programmed with the desired sound, which is stored within in its memory.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 9, 2013Publication date: October 9, 2014Inventor: Corey LaMont EGLESTON
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Patent number: 8855355Abstract: Disclosed is a micro-speaker. A micro-speaker includes a frame forming a receiving space, a vibrating unit, a magnetic circuit unit, a number of contacts, a front cover and a back cover. The contacts include a first contact and a second contact retained by the frame and partially exposed out of the frame, and a third contact disposed within the receiving space. The vibrating unit includes a diaphragm and a voice coil with a first terminal and a second terminal. The first terminal is electrically connected to the first contact, the second terminal is electrically connected to the third contact. An FPC is provided to electrically connect the third contact to the second contact.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2013Date of Patent: October 7, 2014Assignees: AAC Acoustic Technologies (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd., AAC Microtech (Changzhou) Co., Ltd.Inventors: Wentao Jiang, Lei Shi
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Patent number: 8848967Abstract: A mobile terminal includes a body having a front surface and a rear surface; a display unit formed on the front surface of the body; a frame disposed between the front surface and the rear surface, and configured to support the display unit; and a sound output device configured to transmit sound using bone conduction vibrations, and connected to the frame so as to transmit the vibration to the display unit.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2012Date of Patent: September 30, 2014Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.Inventor: Wonseok Joo
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Patent number: 8830169Abstract: Peripherals and data processing systems are disclosed which can be configured to interact based upon sensor data. In at least certain embodiments, a method for sensing motion and orientation information for a device includes receiving a motion event from at least one sensor located in a device. The method further includes determining an orientation for a display of the device. The method further includes determining whether the device is currently moving. The method further includes determining whether the device moves within an angle with respect to a ground reference for a first time period. The method further includes switching the orientation of the display of the device if the device moves in excess of the angle.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2012Date of Patent: September 9, 2014Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Scott Herz, Dan Keen, Wayne Carl Westerman
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Patent number: 8831268Abstract: A micro-speaker includes a case having a ring wall forming a receiving cavity, a number of restricting apertures formed in the ring wall, a magnetic plate received in the case and having a main plate, a plurality of auxiliary plates extending from the main plate, and a number of protrusions extending from edges of the auxiliary plates, a first gap formed between two adjacent auxiliary plates communicating with the receiving cavity of the case, the main plate and the auxiliary plates being surrounded by the ring wall of the case, and the protrusions being located in the restricting apertures for restricting the magnetic plate in proper position.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2012Date of Patent: September 9, 2014Assignees: AAC Acoustic Technologies (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd., American Audio Components Inc.Inventor: Si-Long Yuan
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Publication number: 20140247959Abstract: A display apparatus includes: a display panel; a speaker provided behind the display panel; a cover including a front cover component covering an outer peripheral portion of the display panel from the front and a back cover component covering the display panel from behind; and a speaker securing component which secures the speaker to emit sound away from the display panel. The speaker securing component and the back cover component form therebetween a sound guiding space which guides, in a first direction toward a side surface of the display panel, the sound emitted from the speaker and further guides the sound guided in the first direction toward the front. In the sound guiding space, a speaker-facing region of the back cover component intersects with a plane perpendicular to an emission direction of the speaker such that the emission direction points toward the first direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 21, 2014Publication date: September 4, 2014Applicant: FUNAI ELECTRIC CO., LTD.Inventors: Takahito YAMANAKA, Osamu AOKI
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Patent number: 8824720Abstract: A detachable earphone is disclosed. The detachable earphone comprises an audio plug; an earplug; and an earphone cable connecting the audio plug to the earplug, wherein at least one of the audio plug and the earplug forms a joining portion, at least one end of the earphone cable forms an insertion portion, and the insertion portion is detachably engaged in the joining portion.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2011Date of Patent: September 2, 2014Assignees: Fu Tai Hua Industry (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Jin-Bang Wu, Zhi-Hua Lin, Yi Xiong
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Publication number: 20140241565Abstract: After beaten, pulp is mixed with a filler to obtain a mixture of the pulp and the filler. Additives are added to the mixture, which is made into pater and then hot-pressed. The filler content of the mixture is in the range of 20 wt % to 80 wt %. After the additives are added, a polymeric viscosity improver with high viscosity is added to produce a narrow diaphragm or a thin compact diaphragm with high aspect ratio. These diaphragms have high rigidity and a wide reproduction frequency range.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 1, 2014Publication date: August 28, 2014Applicant: PANASONIC CORPORATIONInventor: YOHEI JIN
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Patent number: 8807271Abstract: A speaker device with vibration absorbing function includes a main body and at least one damping mechanism. The main body is installed inside a first casing and a second casing for generating sound. The at least one damping mechanism is connected to the main body and includes a sheathing member, a sleeve member and a resilient member. The sheathing member is disposed on the first casing and located in a position near the main body. The sleeve member is connected to the main body and sheathes the sheathing member in a slidable manner for transmitting vibration generated by the main body as generating sound. Two ends of the resilient member are respectively installed inside the sheathing member and inside the sleeve member for resiliently abutting against the sleeve member, so as to absorb the vibration transmitted from the sleeve member as the main body generates sound.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2013Date of Patent: August 19, 2014Assignee: Wistron CorporationInventors: Chih-Hsin Chen, Chang-Ming Kuo
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Patent number: 8811649Abstract: A mobile electronic device including a casing, a signal generator housed within the casing, for generating a signal that has a frequency higher than the human audible range, at least one speaker housed within the casing and coupled with the signal generator, for producing analog output from the signal generated by said signal generator, wherein the analog output produced by the at least one speaker is (i) substantially inaudible, and (ii) causes the casing to vibrate at a frequency approximately equal to a resonant frequency of the casing.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2013Date of Patent: August 19, 2014Assignee: Google Inc.Inventor: Itay Sherman
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Patent number: 8807267Abstract: A self resonance-type sound-producing speaker that is waterproof and readily attachable. The self resonance-type sound-producing speaker includes an actuator speaker unit and a polymer foam arranged to cover the entire outer surface of this speaker unit and converts the vibrations from the speaker unit into plane waves to externally produce sound. The polymer foam preferably has the expansion ratio of 10 to 30 times and the closed pore structure. The thickness of the polymer foam is preferably not less than 2 mm and is more preferably not less than 3 mm.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: August 19, 2014Assignee: C-Eng Co., Ltd.Inventors: Harumi Iwata, Keiko Takaoka
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Patent number: 8804987Abstract: A hat with sound playing function includes a hat body, a brim extending from the hat body and at least one slim speaker. The brim has a supporting layer and a decorating layer covering a surface of the supporting layer. The at least one slim speaker is disposed between the supporting layer and the decorating layer.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2010Date of Patent: August 12, 2014Assignee: HTC CorporationInventor: Fang Ching Lee
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Patent number: 8798306Abstract: Disclosed is a device and a casing therefor. The device comprises a casing having a back side and a casing opening in the back side; a speaker mounted inside the casing and in communication with the casing opening; and a cover shaped to mate with and to cover the casing opening, the cover having a first nub and a second nub and a speaker opening providing an air channel for the speaker. In the device, the first and the second nubs are located about the speaker opening in a symmetrical pattern; and when the communication device is placed on a flat surface with the side of the casing facing the flat surface, the first and second nubs cause the back side of the casing to be canted from the flat surface to expose the speaker opening to ambient air.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2012Date of Patent: August 5, 2014Assignee: BlackBerry LimitedInventors: Cortez Corley, Frank Mathew Tyneski, Norman Miner Ladouceur, Larry Edward Hawker
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Patent number: 8798302Abstract: A flat panel loudspeaker with such an emission characteristic is obtained which, in the event of the flat panel loudspeaker being set up inversely, provides an improved listening result in that a loudspeaker is provided within the housing, and a sound conduction is configured such that sound from the loudspeaker is conducted outward via an acoustic aperture within the housing for undirected emission.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2010Date of Patent: August 5, 2014Assignee: Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft zur Foerderung der Angewandten Forschung E.V.Inventors: Lutz Ehrig, Daniel Beer
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Patent number: 8774422Abstract: An apparatus includes a support unit for a handheld media device. The support unit has a first surface and a second surface. The first surface is coupleable to a substantially planar object. The substantially planar object is configured for mounting in a vertical position. The second surface is sized to support the handheld media device when the handheld media device is placed thereon.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2009Date of Patent: July 8, 2014Assignee: Electric Mirror, LLCInventors: James V. Mischel, Jr., James V. Mischel, Sr., Joseph Bogdjalian, Maurice Wong
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Publication number: 20140185857Abstract: A portable computing device is disclosed. The portable computing device can take many forms such as a laptop computer, a tablet computer, and so on. The portable computing device can include a single piece housing formed from a radio opaque material with a cover formed from a radio transparent material. To implement a wireless interface, an antenna stack-up can be provided that allows an antenna to be mounted to a bottom of the cover. Methods and apparatus are provided for improving wireless performance. For instance, in one embodiment, a metal housing can be thinned to improve antenna performance. As another example, a faraday cage can be formed around speaker drivers to improve antenna performance.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2014Publication date: July 3, 2014Applicant: Apple Inc.Inventors: Eric A. Uttermann, Jeremy C. Franklin, Stephen C. McClure, Sean S. Corbin, Qingxiang Li, Rodney A. Gomez Angulo
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Publication number: 20140169612Abstract: A multifunction mouth mask includes a mask body having two elastic cords respectively connected with two lateral ends of the mask body. A receiving space is opened on one side surface of the mask body. A sounding unit is received in the receiving space of the mask body. The sounding unit has a filter placed into the receiving space. A connecting unit is connected between the sounding unit and the receiving space for positioning the sounding unit into the receiving space of the mask body. Wherein, when a user wears the mouth mask for covering the mouth and the nose thereof, the user can control the sounding unit to sound a voice.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2012Publication date: June 19, 2014Inventor: Michael Shih
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Patent number: 8755543Abstract: Audio perception in local proximity to visual cues is provided. A device includes a video display, first row of audio transducers, and second row of audio transducers. The first and second rows can be vertically disposed above and below the video display. An audio transducer of the first row and an audio transducer of the second row form a column to produce, in concert, an audible signal. The perceived emanation of the audible signal is from a plane of the video display (e.g., a location of a visual cue) by weighing outputs of the audio transducers of the column In certain embodiments, the audio transducers are spaced farther apart at a periphery for increased fidelity in a center portion of the plane and less fidelity at the periphery.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2013Date of Patent: June 17, 2014Assignee: Dolby Laboratories Licensing CorporationInventors: Christophe Chabanne, Charles Q. Robinson, Nicolas R. Tsingos
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Publication number: 20140146992Abstract: A mobile terminal including a case forming an external appearance, a circuit board positioned in the case, an acoustic output unit, and a connector joined to the acoustic output unit and electrically connected to the circuit board is provided. The connector contacts one lateral surface of the circuit board and is elastically deformed through the contact. The connector may include a fixed end portion inserted into the acoustic output unit and a free end portion connected to the fixed end portion to be elastically displaced.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2013Publication date: May 29, 2014Applicant: LG ELECTRONICS INC.Inventors: Minsu JUN, Leehyun YOU, Hongki KIM, Yongsu JEON
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Patent number: 8737647Abstract: A display, includes: a display section; a first output section; a second output section; and a housing containing the display section, the first output section, and the second output section, wherein, the display section has an aspect ratio with a width more than twice a height, the first output section is arranged along an upper side of the display section so as to face forward and is configured to output a plurality of channels of audio, and the second output section is arranged along a lower side of the display section so as to face forward and is configured to output a plurality of channels of audio.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2008Date of Patent: May 27, 2014Assignee: Sony CorporationInventor: Gen Fujiki
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Patent number: 8731219Abstract: A reflector for use with an electronic device having a loudspeaker for enhancing the sound emitted from the loudspeaker, said reflector comprising components for attaching said reflector to an edge of the electronic device, at the location of the loudspeaker, a flat portion located to be adjacent a surface of the electronic device, and a concave portion adjacent to the flat portion and presenting a concave surface to the loudspeaker.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2013Date of Patent: May 20, 2014Assignee: Simply Amazinc, LLCInventor: Moshe Weiss
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Publication number: 20140112523Abstract: An electronic apparatus includes an antenna, an antenna signal transmitting member, and an electronic device having an attachment part, and a speaker module installed in the attachment part and including a containing casing, a speaker device, and an audio signal transmitting member. The containing casing has a first hole formed thereon. A second hole is formed on the attachment part. The audio signal transmitting member is electrically connected to the speaker device for electrically connecting to the electronic device, so as to establish audio signal transmission between the speaker device and the electronic device. The antenna is formed integrally with the attachment part along a contour of the attachment part. The antenna signal transmitting member is formed on the attachment part and coupled to the electronic device. The antenna is coupled to the antenna signal transmitting member for establishing antenna signal transmission between the antenna and the electronic device.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 7, 2014Publication date: April 24, 2014Applicant: Wistron NeWeb CorporationInventors: Ching-Chia Mai, Kuan-Hsueh Tseng, Cheng-Han Lee, Chih-Ming Wang
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Patent number: 8682017Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2011Date of Patent: March 25, 2014Assignee: Motorola Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Shlomo Gelbart, Deborah A. Gruenhagen, Karl F. Mueller
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Patent number: RE44942Abstract: A mobile communication device is provided. The mobile communication device includes a terminal body, and a speaker module located in the terminal body. The speaker module includes an enclosure located in the terminal body, the enclosure defining a chamber therein, and a speaker having a front surface and a rear surface, the speaker being located in the enclosure such that the front surface of the speaker is exposed from the enclosure and the rear surface thereof is positioned within the chamber, to allow a sound generated from the rear surface to resonate within the chamber. A mutual interference between the sound generated from the front side of the sound emission part and the sound emitted from the rear side thereof can be reduced to thereby improve the performance of the middle and low sound.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2013Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.Inventors: Sung-Tae Lee, Jin-Ho Kim, Jeong-Hoon Kang