Abstract: A quick connect speaker assembly includes: a speaker; a coupler configured to be coupled to the speaker; and a stake including a body having first and second end portions and defining a channel, with the first end portion including an attachment feature. The stake is configured to slidably receive the coupler in the channel at the first end portion and the attachment feature is configured to attach the coupler and the speaker to the stake in an installed position.

Abstract: A moving magnet motor comprising: a stationary voice coil coupled to a frame; a moving magnet assembly movably coupled to the frame and operable to move relative to the stationary coil, the moving magnet assembly comprising a magnet and a flux concentrating member that define a gap within which the stationary coil is positioned; and an actuating surface coupled to the moving magnet assembly, and wherein a movement of the moving magnet assembly drives a movement of the actuating surface along an axis of translation.

Abstract: An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a front plate, a back plate that faces away from the front plate, a side member including a frame structure that surrounds an inner space between the front plate and the back plate and a plate structure extending from the frame structure into the inner space, a display disposed between the plate structure and the front plate, a first speaker unit disposed in the inner space, at least part of the first speaker unit being supported by the plate structure, a first metal plate disposed between the plate structure and the display, and a sealing member that is disposed between the first metal plate and the display and that has a first opening portion formed on a side thereof. A first chamber is formed between the first speaker unit and the first metal plate, and a second chamber surrounded by the sealing member is formed between the first metal plate and the display.

Abstract: The present invention provides a sound device, which includes a housing and a sound unit with a diaphragm. The housing includes a cover plate and a bottom plate, the cover plate and the bottom plate are matched to form an accommodating cavity, and the sound unit is fixedly placed in the accommodating cavity. The bottom plate includes a main plate and a steel sheet embedded in the main plate, the main plate is provided with a first opening, the steel sheet is fixedly connected with the main plate and covers the first opening, and one side of the sound unit away from the diaphragm is welded and fixed with the steel sheet.

Abstract: A BLUETOOTH speaker includes a cylindrical shell, a limit ring, a flow guiding mesh plate, a loudspeaker mesh cover, and a flexible sealing rubber ring. The limit ring is arranged on an outer side surface of an upper end of the cylindrical shell. The flow guiding mesh plate is arranged on a bottom portion of the cylindrical shell. The loudspeaker mesh cover is arranged on an upper end of the cylindrical shell. The flexible sealing rubber ring is arranged between the loudspeaker mesh cover and the limit ring. A printed circuit board (PCB) is arranged inside the cylindrical shell. A loudspeaker module is arranged on the PCB. A rechargeable lithium battery is arranged below the PCB. Air guiding grooves are symmetrically arranged on a lower side of the flexible sealing rubber ring.

Abstract: A sounding device includes a first housing having a first receiving space with a first opening end; a second housing disposed opposite to and spaced apart from the first housing, the second housing having a second receiving space with a second opening end facing the first opening end, the second housing comprising an end wall opposite to the second opening end; a magnetically conductive core received in the second receiving space and fixed to the end wall; a coil received in the second receiving space and wound around the magnetically conductive core; a first magnet received in the first receiving space; a second magnet received in the second receiving space, the second magnet being located at outside of the coil and spaced apart from the coil; and a third magnet received in the first receiving space and disposed on a peripheral side of the first magnet.

Abstract: A playback device includes a playback function unit, a data signal monitoring unit configured to output a data change trigger signal based on a change in the data signal, a clock signal monitoring unit configured to output a clock change trigger signal based on a change in the clock signal, an enable signal monitoring unit configured to output an enabled/disabled state signal that indicates a disabled or enabled state of the enable signal, and a determining unit configured to determine whether the data signal, the clock signal, or the enable signal is properly inputted into the playback function unit or not, based on the data change trigger signal, the clock change trigger signal, and the enabled/disabled state signal.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a wind noise prevention microphone and an earphone cable control apparatus. The microphone comprises: a microphone chamber enclosed by a bottom and a first side wall; a microphone unit arranged inside the microphone chamber and of which a sound pick-up hole of the microphone unit is arranged opposite to the bottom, a set gap being arranged between the sound pick-up hole and the bottom; and a sound channel in communication with the sound pick-up hole and an outer space, and led out of the first side wall. The sound channel of the microphone is arranged on a side of the sound pick-up hole of the microphone, other than directly opposite to the sound pick-up hole of the microphone, which can effectively reduce wind noise and improve the sound pick-up quality.

Abstract: A signal transmission structure for speaker includes a base having two outgoing lead grooves provided on the same side thereof; a magnet member arranged on the base; a voice coil movably disposed over the magnet member; two tinsel leads respectively having an end connected to two opposite sides of the voice coil and another end set in the two outgoing lead grooves; and a signal connection board disposed in the base with two tinsel lead welding pads and two hook-up wire welding pads provided on a top and a bottom surface thereof, respectively. The tinsel lead welding pads are located between the voice coil and the outgoing lead grooves, allowing the two tinsel leads to be separately welded thereto. With the above signal transmission structure for speaker, welding of tinsel leads and hook-up wires thereto can be conveniently performed to reduce labor and time costs.

Abstract: A wireless audio speaker system that includes a speaker main unit and multiple functions provided by exchangeable accessories is disclosed. The speaker main unit includes a top sleeve and a bottom sleeve that covers the external surface of a more internal enclosure that houses the main unit electronics and circuitry. External electrical and mechanical connectors are configured to be positioned on speaker unit and are adapted to being connected to the accessories. One external connector is positioned on the top sleeve for passing power and audio signals between the speaker main unit and an accessory component that is mounted to the top sleeve. A second connector is configured to be positioned on the bottom sleeve for passing audio signals between the speaker main unit and a second speaker that is stacked to the bottom sleeve via stacking plate. Multiple exchangeable accessory components are described to seamlessly supplement functionality and enhance user experience.

Abstract: A system generates haptic effects using at least one actuator and at least one speaker. The system receives a high definition (“HD”) haptic effect signal and a corresponding audio signal if audio is to be played. The system generates a standard definition (“SD”) haptic effect signal based at least on the HD haptic effect signal, and generates an audio based haptic effect signal based at least on the HD haptic effect signal. The system mixes the audio signal and the audio based haptic effect signal, and then substantially simultaneously plays the SD haptic effect signal on the actuator and plays the mixed signal on the speaker.

Abstract: A loudspeaker module, relating to the technical field of electroacoustic products. The loudspeaker module comprises a housing. A loudspeaker unit is accommodated in the housing. An electrical connection member which is a metal sheet is fixed on the housing. An inner bonding pad is disposed at one end of the electrical connection member, and an outer bonding pad is disposed at the other end of the electrical connection member. The inner bonding pad is located in the housing and is electrically connected to the loudspeaker unit. The outer bonding pad is exposed outside the housing and is electrically connected to a terminal circuit. The loudspeaker module of the present invention solves the technical problems in the prior art such as poor tone quality, low reliability, and a complicated assembling process of a loudspeaker module.

Abstract: An electronic device with a full-screen display and L-shaped sound channel is disclosed. The device includes a display, a cover, a frame and a sound assembly. The frame includes bottom and side walls, and the sound assembly includes a sound output hole, a sound channel and a sound generating module. The sound output hole is defined between a notch of the cover and the side wall. The sound channel is formed in the frame and includes first and second channels. The first channel is formed by horizontal cutting and the second channel is formed by vertical cutting. The first and second channels are interconnected and communicate with the sound output hole. Sound generated by the sound generating module is transmitted to the sound output hole through the sound channel. A method for manufacturing the electronic device is also disclosed.

Abstract: A wireless audio speaker system that includes a speaker main unit and multiple functions provided by exchangeable accessories is disclosed. The speaker main unit includes a top sleeve and a bottom sleeve that covers the external surface of a more internal enclosure that houses the main unit electronics and circuitry. External electrical and mechanical connectors are configured to be positioned on speaker unit and are adapted to being connected to the accessories. One external connector is positioned on the top sleeve for passing power and audio signals between the speaker main unit and an accessory component that is mounted to the top sleeve. A second connector is configured to be positioned on the bottom sleeve for passing audio signals between the speaker main unit and a second speaker that is stacked to the bottom sleeve via stacking plate. Multiple exchangeable accessory components are described to seamlessly supplement functionality and enhance user experience.

Abstract: A method of configuring an audio system comprising one or more speaker units, comprises: transmitting radio signals from at least a first location indicating a first speaker unit position, and from a second location indicating a second speaker unit position or a user position; receiving the signals at an antenna of the audio system; calculating an angle of arrival of the signals at the antenna; calculating the relative positions of the first and second locations based at least partially on the angle of arrival; and configuring the audio system based on the relative positions of the first and second locations.

Abstract: A speaker assembly and a display device including the speaker assembly are provided. The speaker assembly may include a first speaker, a first connecting portion that is depressed at a side of the first speaker, a first magnetic body provided at the first connecting portion, a second speaker, a second connecting portion that protrudes from a side of the second speaker and configured to be inserted into the first connecting portion, and a second magnetic body provided at the second connecting portion and having a magnetic polarity different from a magnetic polarity of the first magnetic body.

Abstract: A method of processing a signal in a hearing instrument includes calculating a coherence between two microphone signals or microphone combination signals having different directional characteristics, determining an attenuation from the coherence, and applying the attenuation to the signal.

Abstract: A miniature speaker is disclosed. The miniature speaker includes a frame, a magnetic circuit unit positioned by the frame and forming a magnetic gap, and a vibration unit. The vibration unit includes a vibration plate having a diaphragm including a central portion, a periphery suspending the diaphragm, a suspension surrounding the central portion with an edge connecting to the periphery, a stiffener located on the central portion, a border located on the central portion and surrounding the stiffener, and a voice coil including an inner side and an outer side opposed to the inner side. The border and the stiffener cooperatively form an interval therebetween. The stiffener controls the high frequency vibrations, and the border controls the low frequency vibrations.

Abstract: A signal processing board for outputting a driving signal to voice coils is disposed at a proper position. A voice coil speaker has a speaker frame, a diaphragm supported by the speaker frame, a bobbin which is connected to the diaphragm and has voice coils formed thereon, and a signal processing board for processing a driving signal to be output to the voice coil. The signal processing board is secured to the speaker frame while disposed at the outside of the diaphragm.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a first housing, a second housing engaged with the first housing, a circuit board enclosed between the first and second housings, two speakers, and an antenna. The speakers and the antenna are attached to two sides of the circuit board. The first housing defines two receiving recesses in a surface facing the circuit board and two first through holes each adjacent to one corresponding receiving recess. Each receiving recess defines a second through hole in a bottom. The speakers are received in the receiving recesses. The receiving recesses communicate with the vents to form front resonating chambers for the speakers. The circuit board defines two third through holes aligned with the first through holes and communicating with the recessed sections. The first, second, and third through holes, the recessed sections, and the vents communicate with each other to form back resonating chambers for the speakers.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: A visual indicator is incorporated into an ultrasonic emitter/sound system for ultrasonic carrier audio applications. The visual indicator can be utilized to ensure that an orientation of the ultrasonic emitter is appropriate relative to a position of an intended target of the audio modulated ultrasonic carrier signal, or that a listener is appropriately located relative to the ultrasonic emitter such that it can receive a targeted audio transmission.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: A speaker apparatus includes: a diaphragm vibrating to output sounds and being formed in an annular shape having a center hole in the middle thereof; a driving section causing the diaphragm to vibrate; a light emitting member emitting light; and a heat controlling member radiating heat generated when the light emitting member emits light or conducting the heat to a heat radiating section, wherein at least a part of the heat controlling member is provided on an axis including the center axis of the diaphragm, and the light emitting member is disposed on an end face of the heat controlling member.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method of determining microphone polarity in a headset. By being able to detect the polarity of the microphone within the headset, a portable electronic device may be compatible with any headset and is not limited to use with a specific headset. By applying a detection signal over one of lines within a headset cable, a return signal may be sensed on one of the other lines to determine which of the lines is the ground line and which line is the microphone line.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a socket that comprises a socket body. The socket body forms a socket cavity for receiving a plug. The socket further comprises an acoustic device and a sound port. The sound port is disposed in the socket body for acoustically coupling the acoustic device with the cavity.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for audio device playback failure recovery and redistribution. The systems and methods may be configured to cause a plurality of playback devices to render audio content in a synchronized manner, detect a failure of a first playback device of the plurality of playback devices, determine a playback responsibility of the first playback device, and cause an adjustment of the rendering of the audio content by at least a second playback device of the plurality of playback devices. The systems and methods may further be configured to detect an addition of a new playback device to the plurality of playback devices, determine a playback responsibility of the new playback device for rendering the audio content, and cause an adjustment of the rendering of the audio content by at least a one playback device from the plurality of playback devices.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: A speaker frame for a display device, such as a tablet, provides enhanced audio output when a device is docked within the frame of speakers. The speaker frame includes a battery to power the speaker frame operation and provide additional power to a docked device. The speaker frame can also dock to a second base unit, which can include additional speakers.

Abstract: An electronic device including a conductive casing, a conductive sheet, a conductive elastic pad, a circuit board and a sound output unit is provided. The conductive casing has an inner surface and a plurality of through holes extended from the inner surface to the outside of the conductive casing to pass through the conductive casing. The conductive sheet is disposed on the inner surface and covers part of the through holes. The conductive elastic pad is disposed in the conductive casing and contacts the conductive sheet. The circuit board is disposed in the conductive casing and connected with the conductive elastic pad. The sound output unit is disposed in the conductive casing and electrically connected to the circuit board. The sound output unit is adapted to output a sound transmitted to the outside of the electronic device by another part of the through holes. A conductive structure is also provided.

Abstract: A speaker driver with a high degree of symmetry for use in a loudspeaker is disclosed. The disclosed motor assembly may be symmetrical about its long and radial axes. A voice coil disclosed may be supported by opposing upper and lower suspensions on the voice coil upper and lower ends. The upper and lower voice coil suspensions may be adhered to a frame above and below the motor assembly, respectively.

Abstract: A bobbin includes a stratiform composite structure. The stratiform composite structure includes an amorphous carbon structure and a carbon nanotube film structure composited with the amorphous carbon structure. The amorphous carbon structure and the carbon nanotube film structure are combined by van der Waals attractive force and covalent bonds therebetween.

Abstract: A diaphragm includes a diaphragm and a voice coil bobbin. The diaphragm includes a membrane and a first reinforcing structure reinforcing the membrane. The voice coil bobbin includes a base and a second reinforcing structure reinforcing the base. The first reinforcing structure and the second reinforcing structure are a carbon nanotube structure. The carbon nanotube structure is disposed on the membrane and the base, or in the membrane and the base.

Abstract: A speaker and audio jack module for a portable electronic device. The module includes an audio jack housing having a tube dimensioned to receive an audio plug. An acoustic port is formed through a side of the tube so as to acoustically connect a speaker housing having a speaker contained therein to the audio jack housing. The audio jack housing is capable of receiving an audio input when the audio plug is inserted therein and outputting an audio output from the speaker when the audio plug is removed.

Abstract: A loudspeaker includes a shell, a circuit arranged within the shell, a negative pin electrically connected with the circuit, a positive pin electrically connected with the circuit, a flexible printed circuit board, and two spaced copper pads electrically attached on the flexible printed circuit board. Each of the negative and positive pins has a bent portion exposed outside the shell. The bent portions deformably abut against the copper pads respectively, thereby establishing an electrical connection between the circuit between the flexible printed circuit board.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a first housing, a second housing engaged with the first housing, a circuit board enclosed between the first and second housings, two speakers, and an antenna. The speakers and the antenna are attached to two sides of the circuit board. The first housing defines two receiving recesses in a surface facing the circuit board and two first through holes each adjacent to one corresponding receiving recess. Each receiving recess defines a second through hole in a bottom. The speakers are received in the receiving recesses. The receiving recesses communicate with the vents to form front resonating chambers for the speakers. The circuit board defines two third through holes aligned with the first through holes and communicating with the recessed sections. The first, second, and third through holes, the recessed sections, and the vents communicate with each other to form back resonating chambers for the speakers.

Abstract: Sound speaker and methods to make various types of a sound speaker for a user. One embodiment is a method of making a sound speaker. A second embodiment is a sound speaker to use with different media in the environment.

Abstract: A light bulb loudspeaker and sound system where a wireless or wire receiver, amplifier and power supply can be mounted inside of the boundary defined by a light bulb and base where the glass bulb can be used as a sound radiating diaphragm, or alternatively, the bulb can be made to move as a plunger and this act as a sound diaphragm. A transducer can convert audio from the amplifier into sound and thereby excite the glass bulb or cause it to move. A baffle can optionally be provided in the form of a lamp shade or otherwise. Different channels can provide different audio signals to different light bulb loudspeakers in the same physical area, or an electrical signal could be multiplexed. A small base station unit can transmit radio or wire signals containing audio information from an audio source such as a stereo. The filament can optionally be used as a radio receiving antenna.

Abstract: A piezoelectric audible signal that has at least two, frusto-conical, coil spring conductors extending between and in unsoldered electrical connection with, at one end, different contact pads on the printed circuit board and, at their opposite ends, the piezoelectric disk. A retaining and spacer ring is interposed between the disk and the printed circuit board and has at least two, frusto-conically shaped, spring retaining cavities that matingly receive the spring conductors in a manner that retains the spring conductors against movement away from the printed circuit board when the ring is attached to the printed circuit board.

Abstract: An apparatus comprising a housing, a speaker, and an amplifier. The speaker may be mounted within the housing. A concave portion may be implemented in the housing and may be configured to hold a transformer. An amplifier may be implemented within the housing and may be configured to receive power through a connection to the transformer.

Abstract: A miniature speaker and speaker cabinet are provided, wherein the speaker is enclosed in an oblong capsule with a sound output opening at one end and leads passing from a speaker coil inside the capsule to connection points externally on the capsule, and where the cabinet encloses the capsule and at one end thereof comprise a lead input opening with leads passing there through to the connection points on the capsule, and where the cabinet further comprise a sound exit opening opposite the lead input opening, which is in fluid communication with the sound output opening of the capsule, wherein the cabinet has an internal space surpassing external measures of the capsule in all directions defining a gap between the capsule and cabinet wherein the thus defined gab is filled out with a hardening silicone.

Abstract: A loudspeaker includes a diaphragm, a magnetic circuit, and a frame. The frame includes an outer peripheral part supporting the diaphragm, a center part supporting the magnetic circuit, and a connection part connecting the center part to the outer peripheral part. The outer peripheral part molded with resin includes an inner wall, an outer wall facing the inner wall, and a reinforcing rib provided between the inner wall and the outer wall.