Abstract: Provided is an enclosure including a rear chamber, a speaker unit chamber disposed adjacent to the rear chamber and connected to the rear chamber such that air flows between the speaker unit chamber and the rear chamber, a front chamber disposed adjacent to the speaker unit chamber and connected to the speaker unit chamber such that air flows between the speaker unit chamber and the front chamber, and a duct having a first side connected to the front chamber such that air flows between the front chamber and the duct and a second side opened to the outside, wherein the rear chamber, the speaker unit chamber, the front chamber, and the duct are disposed between a first plate and a second plate that are spaced apart from each other.

Abstract: An electronic tablet device's sound guide cover comprises a shield and a sound guide member: the shield is a tabular member with some fastener devices at the shield's corners and relies on the fastener devices to clasp the electronic tablet device and adhere to the electronic tablet device's external cover; the sound guide member on the shield corresponds to the electronic tablet device's speaker; the sound guide member and the speaker form a gap in between; the sound guide member and the electronic tablet device's external cover form a sound guide channel in between; the sound guide channel has a sound outlet facing the electronic tablet device's front and guiding audio or sound out of the electronic tablet device to a user.

Abstract: A speaker device for use in a mobile terminal includes a speaker frame with a speaker unit mounted therein, and a frame cover provided at the rear side of the speaker frame to form a resonance space between the speaker frame and the frame cover. Sound that is output in a forward direction of the speaker unit is emitted to a front space of the speaker frame, and sound that isoutput to the rear of the speaker unit is emitted through the resonance space. The speaker device provides the resonance space at the rear side of the speaker frame to reinforce the output of midrange and bass tones, thereby reproducing the original sound as accurately as possible. The speaker device enables a user to enjoy vivid sound when reproducing a multimedia file or viewing a digital, multimedia broadcast (DMB) program on a small-sized device, such as a mobile terminal.

Abstract: A detachable loudspeaker structure including a loudspeaker, a circuit board, a housing and a signal connector, wherein the circuit board is electrically connected to the loudspeaker and the signal connector, the housing forms a receiving space therein for receiving the loudspeaker and circuit board and has a top surface provided with a receiving groove, and the signal connector has one end pivotally connected inside the receiving groove so as for the other end of the signal connector to be rotated out of the receiving groove and connect with an audio output port of a display. Hence, the loudspeaker structure is not only able to be easily installed together with the display for reproducing audio signals received from the display, but also able to firmly support the display on a flat surface, wherever desired without spatial limitations.

Abstract: According to an aspect, a sound outputting device includes a front unit, a first side unit, a second side unit, a sound transmitting portion, and a piezoelectric speaker. The first side unit is coupled to one end portion of the front unit. The second side unit is coupled to another end portion of the front unit. The sound transmitting portion is provided in the first side unit for transmitting a sound via cartilage conduction. The piezoelectric speaker vibrates the sound transmitting portion.

Abstract: A necklace type sound reproduction apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus is detachable from a media player to be worn on a neck of a user. An acoustic sound reproduced by a digital amplifier and a speaker of the apparatus is delivered to an ear of the user without using an earphone or a headphone via an audio signal processing.

Abstract: An earphone mounting structure includes an earphone consisting of a flat base frame shell, a speaker, a cover frame shell capped and a detachable decorative cap shell, and a mounting device adapted for securing the earphone to a cap for the head of a person. The mounting device can be formed of a snap fastener, a clamping device, or pads of hook and loop materials, enabling the earphone to be conveniently and detachably fastened to the user's cap.

Abstract: A display device includes an image display component, first and second speakers, and a stand. The first and second speakers are mounted to the image display component. The first and second speakers are spaced apart from each other in a first direction of the image display component. The stand includes a base with first and second sound reflecting faces. The first and second sound reflecting faces are opposite the first and second speakers in a second direction of the image display component, respectively. The second direction is perpendicular to the first direction. The first sound reflecting face slopes downward as moving away from the second sound reflecting face and forward of the image display component. The second sound reflecting face slopes downward as moving away from the first sound reflecting face and forward of the image display component.

Abstract: A fabric bag for holding an audio playback device. The fabric bag includes a control device constructed substantially in fabric for controlling an audio playback device. The control device comprises a control portion having indicated regions thereon. The indicated regions are responsive to individually applied manual presses so as to control discrete operations of said audio playback device, and the control portion, including the indicated regions, is responsive to manually applied strokes or gestures so as to control variable operations of the audio playback device.

Abstract: A lighting and communication system with a horn enclosure for recessed ceiling panel or wall mounting, including a speaker with a horn expansion area to direct sound waves from the speaker to a horn enclosure front, at least one light enclosure located within the horn enclosure, the light enclosure defining a light cavity which is separated from said horn expansion area, with a light source inside the light cavity. The light source can be an LED array, which is capable of displaying text, colors or patterns in response to a control system signal.

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: A flat panel display device includes a cabinet with front and rear cabinet parts, a flat panel display component, a holder, a speaker, and a pair of retaining members. The front cabinet part includes a speaker mount and a pair of support tubes. The holder includes an annular main body, a pair of arm, and a pair of engagement portions. The annular main body is disposed on the speaker mount. The engagement portions are disposed at distal end portions of the arms, respectively. The engagement portions engage with lower faces of the support tubes, respectively. The speaker is disposed on the annular main body of the holder. The retaining members are disposed at distal end portions of the support tubes, respectively. The retaining members have a diameter that is larger than that of support tubes.

Abstract: A microphone boot for a portable electronic device and a portable electronic device having such a microphone boot are provided. In accordance with one embodiment, there is provided a portable electronic device, comprising: a printed circuit board (PCB); a microphone attached to the PCB and defining an aperture therein; a frame enclosing the microphone and PCB and defining an opening therein; a cap attached to the frame and defining an aperture therein; and a microphone boot received in the opening in the frame and defining an acoustic channel between the aperture in the microphone and the aperture in the cap.

Abstract: This invention provides a personal and wearable audio system comprising a first and second component; wherein each of the first and second component comprises an audio-signal generator interactively connected to a modulator and optionally a, signal interrupter; at least one speaker for amplifying the audio signal from the audio-signal generators, modulators and optional interrupters; and a means for attaching the first and second components to a wearer's body.

Abstract: A device includes a first wafer, a second wafer, a gasket bonding the first wafer to the second wafer to define a cavity between the first wafer and the second wafer, and an acoustic transducer disposed on the first wafer and disposed within the cavity between the first wafer and the second wafer. One or more apertures are provided for communicating an acoustic signal between the acoustic transducer and an exterior of the device. An aperture may be formed in the cavity itself, or the cavity may be hermetically sealed. An aperture may be formed completely through the first wafer and located directly beneath at least a portion of the acoustic transducer.

Abstract: A media playback media playback apparatus having user-selectable shapes is disclosed. In accordance with the media playback apparatus having user-selectable shapes in accordance with the present invention, speakers are attached to a media playback unit via rotatable connecting means such that a user may select a shape of the media playback apparatus according to his or her preference.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a speaker system including a speaker unit with a speaker body incorporated therein; and a speaker panel disposed on the front side of the speaker unit; wherein the speaker panel has a multiplicity of fine holes permitting a sound of the speaker body to pass therethrough, and has an opaque part hiding the presence of the speaker unit, and a transparent part in the periphery of the opaque part.

Abstract: A television mount incorporating an integrated audio system. The mount attaches the television to a wall or a pedestal. The mount includes an electronics/subwoofer enclosure. This enclosure house an audio amplifier and a low-range speaker. One or more external speakers are attached to a speaker assembly which is connected to the mount—preferably by attaching the supports to the electronics/subwoofer enclosure. The speaker supports is preferably made adjustable so that the degree of extension from the mount may be adjusted by the user.

Abstract: A system and method for mounting modular audio-visual components on a surface such as a wall. In particular, a modular mounting bar may comprise at least one audio-visual module which may be affixed to a rail configured to be attached to a wall at a plurality of locations along the rail and configured to receive a module at a plurality of locations along the rail. A cover or grille may be configured to be attached in front of the modules.

Abstract: Speaker assemblies 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: An information communication method includes transmitting a millimeter-band radio wave from a reception side, reflecting the transmitted radio wave at a transmission side while vibrating the transmitted radio wave corresponding to first information transmitted by the transmission side, and receiving the reflected radio wave at the reception side and reconstructing the first information based on a phase difference between the transmitted radio wave and the received radio wave.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: An image display device includes a housing including a front cabinet and a back cabinet. Inside the housing, arranged are a flat display panel, a speaker which emits voice forward, and a circuit board which displays an image on the flat display panel and transmits an audio signal to the speaker. Here, the flat display panel is attached to the front cabinet while the speaker and the circuit board are attached to the back cabinet. A sound emitting hole through which an acoustic wave from the speaker should pass is formed in at least a part of a region surrounding a display screen of the flat display panel on a front surface of the front cabinet, and the speaker has such a posture that a sound emitting surface thereof is inclined with respect to the display screen of the flat display panel and faces outside of the display screen.

Abstract: A mounting apparatus includes a case, a first sliding member, a second sliding member, a first supporting member, and a second supporting member. The first sliding member is slidably received in the case. The second sliding member is slidably received in the first sliding member. The first supporting member is rotatably connected to the second sliding member. The second supporting member is rotatably connected to the second supporting member and configured for positioning a speaker.

Abstract: A portable electronic device includes a audio player, a speaker, a fixing member and an engaging opening. The audio player is configured for playing audio files and videos. The speaker is detachably couple to the audio player. The fixing member is connected to one of the audio player and the speaker. The engaging opening is defined in the other of the audio player and the speaker. The engaging portion is detachably engaged in the engaging opening.

Abstract: A speaker system of a television receiver (1) includes a plurality of speakers each consisting of at least two speaker units of the same kind positioned in such a manner that acoustic-wave-radiating surfaces thereof face each other, and the distance between said at least two speaker units is larger than the diameter of each of said at least two speaker units.

Abstract: In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, a sound system of a wall-mounted flat panel display apparatus can include a speaker, being mounted in an area except for a display area, which plays back a video, in the flat panel display apparatus and playing back a corresponding sound; and an acoustic resonator, having a box shape including one surface formed with an open area and being mounted such that the surface formed with the open area is closely in contact with an outer side of a case of the flat panel display apparatus, the acoustic resonator being configured to induce a resonance of a sound projected from the speaker and inputted through the open area. With the present invention, it can be possible to adequately improve audio balance by simply mounting a pipe or box shaped acoustic resonator in an outer side of a case of the flat panel display apparatus.

Abstract: This television set includes a first speaker portion and a second speaker portion provided on prescribed left and right positions of a display screen portion respectively, a driving portion turning the display screen portion and a control portion controlling the first speaker portion and the second speaker portion so that the first speaker portion and the second speaker portion output different sounds enabling the user to identify the distances from the first and second speaker portions to the user respectively when the driving portion turns the display screen portion.

Abstract: A multi-channel wireless speaker system to be used with ceiling fans wherein the audio source generator can be one of many medias, not limited by the following: television, stereophonic, monophonic, video game, home theater, public address system or security system. The audio source generator sends an audio signal to the transmitter that in turn relays the audio signal to the wireless receiver located in the ceiling fan housing member. The ceiling fan housing member includes speakers, and a light source if desired. The speakers produce an omni directional sound due to their unique positioning within the ceiling fan. The wireless speaker system is powered by the existing voltage available to the ceiling fan, so no new wiring is required to install the speaker system. The speaker settings are manipulated via a remote control.

Abstract: A video screen/monitor display microphone attachment. The video display is fixed to a microphone and has an internal surface substantially conforming to an outer surface of the microphone.

Abstract: A sleep aid system, including a band adapted for surrounding a person's head, the band including an inside fabric layer and an outside fabric layer, two speakers between the fabric layers, the speakers positioned substantially opposite to one another, and an audio input for receiving audio from an audio player.

Abstract: To provide an electronic device whose manufacturing cost and weight can be reduced and whose sound quality can be prevented from deteriorating. Speakers 28 are provided on a rear side of a liquid crystal display part 20, inside a casing 12 so as to partly protrude downward from the liquid crystal display part 20, and sound guide ducts 24 linearly extend from a front face side of the speakers 28, and thus the sound guide ducts 24 are not bent. Therefore, even high-frequency sound generated from the speakers 28 can be outputted to an external part of the casing 12 without any sound quality deterioration. Further, the speakers 28 do not have to be disposed on a front face of the casing 12 which is on an outer side of the liquid crystal display part 20, and therefore, an electronic device 10 can be made compact, which can reduce weight and manufacturing cost of the electronic device 10.

Abstract: An integrated speaker and display that includes a display and a speaker assembly. The display is substantially integrated within the speaker assembly. The display is embedded between a coil of the speaker assembly and/or magnets of the speaker assembly. The speaker assembly may include a diaphragm located either on a side of the display facing a viewer of the display or opposite a side of the display facing a viewer of the display. The electronic device may be any type of device, for example, a mobile phone, a personal digital assistant (PDA), an electronic game, a computer, an audio player, a video player, a television, or a display device. The display may be any type of display, for example, a liquid crystal display (LCD), a digital light processing (DLP) display, a light-emitting diode display (LED), or a plasma display.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention comprise a battery charging jobsite audio unit that is particularly useful at construction and other jobsites are disclosed which provides important desirable features and functionality comprise a housing, at least one charger for charging a removable battery pack, an audio unit that includes a speaker system for providing substantially 360° sound, as well as subwoofer, a cord and plug for connecting the unit to a source of AC power, and circuitry for selectively applying power to the audio unit and the charger. The preferred and alternative embodiments also preferably have a unique protective frame structure that is connected to the housing of the unit.

Abstract: In a display panel (1) performing sound generation/sound pickup through vibration, total thickness of a pair of transparent substrates (104, 105) constituting its base is set suitably for a predetermined sound quality required as an acoustic device. Consequently, a card-type device for generating sound and/or picking up sound by vibrating the display panel itself and ensuring a desired sound quality without sacrificing the setup as a display is realized.

Abstract: A headphone carrying device comprises a thin, flexible strip of material which supports the wires for conventional ear bud style headphones. The strip can be quickly and easily inserted inside a cap or hat, between the body and headband of the hat or cap. The device is fully hidden from view when the hat or cap is worn and maintains the wires adjacent the back of the person's head, without the wires hanging or dangling loosely. Alternatively, the device can be attached to the back of a bike helmet or other headgear using adhesive, Velcro fasteners, or other connectors. The device is lightweight, fits all sizes of hats, caps and headgear, and does not interfere with the normal wearing of the hat, cap or headgear.

Abstract: A display device includes a display, and a pair of sound boxes. The sound boxes are adjustably fixed to the display via at least two fixing members.

Abstract: A speaker cabinet includes at least one speaker contained in the speaker cabinet, and a speaker covering shrouding the at least one speaker, wherein the speaker covering is movable to expose the at least one speaker. The speaker covering motion may be automatic and provided by an electromechanical motion control system including at least one electric actuator and at least one electric actuator drive circuit. The automatic speaker covering motion may be activated by the electromechanical motion control system in response to an audio signal received by the speaker cabinet.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel methods and devices for providing audio to players of a gaming machine and to nearby players. According to preferred implementations, sounds intended for a person currently using a gaming machine are distinguished from second sounds intended for persons who are not currently using the gaming machine. The former sounds are directed to the player of the gaming machine by one or more methods and/or devices. For example, the gaming machine may include a device for producing ultrasonic waves (e.g., in a beam) that produce the first sounds via interaction with a medium, a sound dome, a speaker array, or other devices for producing directional sound. The sound may be directed to a predetermined area near the gaming machine. Alternatively, the sound may be directed to an area at or near where the player is detected to be, where the player's player tracking card is detected to be, etc.

Abstract: A system is provided that includes a base unit that is operable to transmit data wirelessly. The system includes two or more headsets each operable for wireless communication. At least one of the headsets is operable for wirelessly communicating with the base unit. The headsets are coupleable to the base unit for storage and charging.

Abstract: An audio control device for use by one or two individuals lying in bed. The device includes a flat outer housing with two display surfaces aligned in opposite directions to face the two individuals when placed between them. Located inside the outer housing are two audio control units. Each audio control unit is connected to at least one input port, and an audio output port. An earphone, pillow speaker or a speaker wing component may be attached to each output port. An external audio source may be connected to each input port. Each control unit may include an illuminated display is mounted on each display surface. A volume switch is provided that enables the user to adjust the volume of sound heard. Mounted inside the outer housing is an optional internal audio source and an optional recording/playback unit and one or more mute buttons.

Abstract: At least one exciter is used to produce sound for a flat panel display. The exciter vibrates the housing for production of sound. The housing may also include a plate mounted on the front surface of the housing and the exciter may be attached to the plate, which serves as a resonance plate.

Abstract: A linear speaker assembly including a plurality of speakers in side by side relation within a piece of furniture in such a manner that a horn element, a phase plug and other ancillary speaker structure forms a sound path that communicates from the speakers to the environment and the speaker assembly is partially concealed or camouflaged from the casual viewing of an observer. The phase plug and horn element are elongated and are provided along the entire length of the plurality of speakers which comprise a portion of the linear speaker assembly. The phase plug and horn element visually complement the outer portion of the piece of furniture that the plurality of speakers are disposed within. This permits the piece of furniture or other structure to provide amplified sound from a plurality of speakers in side by side relation in such a manner whereby the speaker assembly is substantially camouflaged or not visible.

Abstract: An electronic device disposing structure includes a stand having a position limiting area, a sound receiving channel on the stand and including a sound inlet hole at a distal surface of the stand, a sound outlet hole at a bottom surface of the position limiting area, and a passage portion for interconnecting the sound inlet and outlet holes, and a sound emitting channel on the stand and including a sound outlet hole at the distal surface of the stand, a sound inlet hole at the bottom surface of the position limiting area, and a passage portion for interconnecting the sound outlet and inlet holes. The electronic device disposing structure combines a portable electronic device into the position limiting area, such that a microphone and a speaker respond to sound receiving and emitting channels respectively to achieve a hand-free effect and a sound amplification without requiring a circuit design.

Abstract: An exemplary portable electronic device includes a flat shell, two speakers received in the shell, and a display panel. The shell includes a front plate at a front side thereof, a rear plate at a rear side thereof, and a sidewall between the front plate and the rear plate. The display panel is arranged at the front side of the shell. The rear plate has a center flat portion substantially parallel to the display panel and two angled portions at two opposite sides of the flat portion. Two sets of sound emission holes are respectively defined in the two angled portions of the rear plate of the shell. The two speakers are located corresponding to the two sets of sound emission holes with a front side of each facing a corresponding set of sound emission holes.

Abstract: A speaker applicable to various electronic devices includes a speaker body including a magnet and a diaphragm having a voice coil interacting with the magnet, the magnet and the diaphragm being sequentially received therein; at least one main hole defined through a rear surface of the speaker where a speaker sound is not output, such that air generated in the speaker according to vibration of the diaphragm is discharged therethrough; and at least one auxiliary air hole defined through a predetermined location of a side surface of the body to communicate with an inside of the body, such that air within the speaker is additionally discharged therethrough.

Abstract: An electronic device of the present invention has a configuration in which an enclosed space is formed continuously from an opening face of a cone portion of a speaker on a reverse side of a main face of a flat housing, and an opening portion of the enclosed space is formed in a face not parallel to the main face of the housing, whereby even when a reduction in diameter of a speaker is inevitable and there is a limit to a space volume for housing the speaker due to the downsizing of the device, sound information can be reproduced with higher quality.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a medicine cabinet door. The medicine cabinet door has an outer glass layer, the outer glass layer has a front side and a back side, an information display is mounted on the back side of the outer glass layer, such that a user can view an image displayed on the information display while looking at the front side of the outer glass layer. A method includes placing an information display behind an outer glass layer of a medicine cabinet door and within a volume of the medicine cabinet door.

Abstract: A display device includes a display unit, a sound unit, a speaker positioning mechanism and a speaker attaching mechanism. The display unit is configured to display images. The sound unit is configured to output audio. The sound unit has top and bottom left speakers and top and bottom right speakers. The speaker positioning mechanism is configured to detachably support the sound unit and move the sound unit away from and close to the display unit in a lateral direction of the display unit. The speaker attaching mechanism is configured to detachably couple the sound unit to upper and lower faces of the display unit.

Abstract: Described is a traveling pillow having embedded headphones for providing a traveler with a comfortable place for resting the neck and head and music to the ears. A universal plug can be located within a pocket of the pillow to permit connection to the headphones and a location for storing an MP3 player, iPod® or cellular phone with music files. Alternatively, a separate plug is provided and accessible from the exterior of the pillow should the traveler desires to use an audio cord and place the music storage device elsewhere, or to connect a Walkman®, Discman®, laptop or DVD player to the pillow headphones. A volume control knob permits the traveler to set an appropriate volume level to provide his or her favorite music in surround sound and total comfort.