Abstract: Systems and techniques to simply, easily and quickly attache and detach a speaker to a mounting location. A speaker bracket can provide a pivot point for the speaker that also serves as an audio signal connection point. The speaker bracket can be built in a robust fashion and can include a receptacle that is mounted on a surface, such as an indoor or outdoor wall, on the side of a pool or spa, or in any other suitable location. The speaker bracket can also include a support that can be attached and detached from the receptacle. When attached, the support rotates about the receptacle via a pivot point. A positioning mechanism can be included that allows the support to be removably fixed or locked into a desired position relative to the receptacle.

Abstract: A meter apparatus for a vehicle, includes a circuit board, a sound generating element mounted on one face of the circuit board, a back cover covering the face of the circuit board on which the sound-generating element is mounted, and a separate sound-generating element cap attached to the back cover and covering the sound-generating element in the state that the circuit board is covered with the back cover, the sound-generating element cap being adapted to adjust a sound pressure level of the sound-generating element.

Abstract: A door leaf includes a stiff, light structural part that maintains fed-in vibrational energy and, by flexural waves, propagates this energy in at least one active surface perpendicular to its thickness to distribute resonance mode vibration components over at least one surface, which has specified, preferred locations or sites within it for transducer devices, which are affixed on the structural part at one of the locations or sites to set the structural part into vibration and to allow it to resonate, thus creating an acoustic radiator that delivers an acoustic output signal when it vibrates in resonance, the front and/or the rear cover panel of the door leaf being part of the stiff, light structural component. The transducer(s) is/are situated between the cover panels.

Abstract: A button apparatus with a speaker (100) has a frame (104), a speaker (108), a flexible PCB (110), a metal dome (114), a rubber layer (116), and an operating button (120,124). The frame has a cavity (106) and the speaker is securely received in the cavity. The flexible PCB is located on the frame. The metal dome is located on the flexible PCB, and adapted to electrically connect with the flexible PCB. The rubber layer is located on the flexible PCB. The rubber layer has a protrusion (118) to press the metal dome so that the metal dome is electrically coupling to the flexible PCB. The operating button is located on the rubber layer. The button is adapted to press the protrusion, which in turn presses the metal dome.

Abstract: In accordance with one aspect, a portable computing device determines a type of an appliance in which the portable computing device is docked. The portable computing device identifies, based on the type of the appliance, a user interface configuration for the portable computing device, and configures the user interface of the portable computing device in accordance with the identified user interface configuration. In accordance with another aspect, a car stereo includes a docking station into which an off-the-shelf handheld computer can be docked. The car stereo also includes an input/output (I/O) component that allows the car stereo to communicate with the handheld computer when the handheld computer is docked in the docking station of the car stereo. In accordance with another aspect, an appliance in which a portable computing device can be docked is an integrated vehicle stereo and portable computing device docking station.

Abstract: An apparatus comprising a loudspeaker located inside a housing and a loudspeaker cover is disclosed. An audio signal source supplies an audio signal to the loudspeaker within the housing. The loudspeaker cover includes one or more light sources and is porous to allow sound waves generated by the loudspeaker to be emitted from within the housing through loudspeaker cover. The loudspeaker cover may be comprised of a plurality of optical fibers which may be arranged in any pattern. A user input device may be provided which allows a user to selectively activate one or more of the plurality of procedures to drive the light sources based on frequency and amplitude. The apparatus may further include a control device which may determine frequency and amplitude data for the audio signal and control one or more of the light sources based on the frequency and amplitude data. A method is further disclosed comprising constructing a porous cover having a plurality of light sources for a loudspeaker.

Abstract: A monopole low frequency test woofer (10) has a rigid mounting plate (12) with an acoustical opening (14), a monopole driver (16) with a high mass cone and low resonance mounted on the mounting plate with the basket (13) of the driver fitting about the opening, and a rear tub (20) attached to the mounting plate forming a sealed enclosure about the driver. An inductor (18) is also in connected in series with the monopole driver inside the enclosure. The sealed enclosure has an electrical connector (26) for making connection to an external circuit. The difference in outputs between the test woofer and standard optimized speaker represents the loss in baffling due to the vehicle environment being less than ideal.

Abstract: This invention is directed a combination of a speaker base and a mounting bracket that secures a speaker enclosure to either a horizontal surface or a vertical surface. The mounting bracket may be adapted to couple to a wall and releasably to the speaker base. The speaker base may be adapted to pivotally couple to the speaker enclosure so depending on whether the speaker base is mounted onto wall or table, the speaker enclosure may be pivoted into a desired position.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a ceiling loudspeaker, primarily including adjustable fixing pieces at sides of speaker housing for installing the loudspeaker on the ceiling in position. Besides, a plurality of hooks are fitted to the speaker set, and tension springs are connected to the hooks while the speaker seat is hooked by the tension springs on the spring seats of the housing. Accordingly, the ceiling loudspeaker is convenient in assembly and stable in connection.

Abstract: A portable, confinable, containment device with a displayable backboard 10 having the ability to be secured by means of a chain or a cable 27 to any solid and stable structure containing within itself any audio playing machine such as a portable compact disc player 17 enabling one to manually adjust and change settings of said audio playing machine while listening to audio sound by use of headphones 18 or audio speakers. In conjunction with said portable, confinable, containment device not allowing one to retract said audio playing machine or its components from said portable, confinable, containment device which has the ability to confine and contain said audio playing machine securely within itself by the use of a locking device 23 and 24.

Abstract: A surface loudspeaker array uses a plurality of sound sources, such as flat panel or planar magnetic transducers, that are mounted on either a flat or a curved surface to produce a substantially controlled sound dispersion in both the horizontal and vertical planes. The sound sources are mounted in rows and the rows are secured together to allow splaying in the vertical plane to a preset angle defined between rows.

Abstract: A speaker system and approach facilitates flexible installation and removal of an audio speaker into a structure. According to an example embodiment of the present invention, a speaker system includes mounting hardware and audio components with a fastening arrangement that facilitates the fastening of the mounting hardware to a structure and the audio components to the mounting hardware. The speaker system is amenable to a one-piece installation wherein the audio components are coupled to the mounting hardware during installation, as well as a two-piece installation wherein the mounting hardware is attached to the structure separately from the audio components. After installation, the one-piece and two-piece approaches both facilitate the flexible removal of the audio components from the mounting hardware.

Abstract: An orientation adjusting apparatus for a speaker set has a moving device, which is received in a housing, and includes a first motor, a second motor, a co-moving wheel, and an up and down movably frame biased upwards by springs. The first motor comes into contact with a top of the frame at a depressing wheel thereof. The second motor is secured to the frame, and has a second wheel. The co-moving wheel is connected to the frame. When the first, and the second motors are activated, the frame will be moved down by means of the depressing wheel for both the second wheel and the co-moving wheel to stick out from the bottom of the housing to come into contact with the ground, and the housing will be moved left and right by means of the second wheel with a rear support leg thereof as a pivot.

Abstract: In a music information reproducing device 1, a music information reproducing unit 2 reads a music information file 6 stored in a storage unit 4 and reproduces it as consecutive audible sound signal to sound audible sounds from a loud speaker 5. The music information file 6 comprises predetermined music information that a robot can recognize by analyzing as an audible sound signal and that specifies a movement pattern data for making the robot perform a movement pattern and normal music information for reproducing music. The robot 2 is a human form or an animal form robot that moves each part of the robot 2 in accordance with the specified movement pattern. A robot that performs a movement pattern along music by inputting the music as an audible sound signal and a movement pattern control program of the robot is provided in a cheap price.

Abstract: Portable computing devices, such as notebook and palm top computers are provided which include top and bottom housing portions connected by a hinge. These devices further include a leather grain layer adhered, heat sealed or ultrasonically welded to the housing.

Abstract: The impact of disturbances on the amplifier parts for the L and R channels is reduced by attaching the cases for the L and R channels, spaced apart, to the case for the power supply. Only the relatively massive power supply is directly supported on a supporting surface. Independent support on the supporting surface of the signal processing parts of the L and R channel is omitted.

Abstract: A modular audio loudspeaker array system. The system includes a first speaker module, and a second speaker module, constructed and arranged to radiate sound waves responsive to audio signals. Sound waves radiated by the first speaker module and the sound waves radiated by the second speaker module combine to form a radiation pattern. The system further includes a positioning system, for positioning the first bass module relative to the second bass module at a plurality of fixed predetermined distances; an audio signal input terminal electronically for coupling the loudspeaker array to a source of the audio signals for receiving the audio signals; an audio signal processing device, electronically coupling the audio signal input terminal to the first bass module and to the second bass module, for processing the audio signals and transmitting the audio signals to the first speaker module and to the second loudspeaker module.

Abstract: An audio speaker with a distinctive light assembly is disclosed. The light assembly uses a light disk and a cover to create the effect that an observer is being followed by a ray of light produced by the light assembly. This effect can also be experienced by multiple observers located at different positions about the light assembly.

Abstract: A loudspeaker apparatus is provided with a loudspeaker unit attached to an inner panel. The inner panel of the loudspeaker unit is provided with: an opening to which the loudspeaker unit is attached; a volume unit in which the loudspeaker unit is housed from the opening to form a closed space; and a groove passing through to the volume unit. The loudspeaker unit is housed in the volume unit, and a rear space of the loudspeaker unit in the volume unit is used as an acoustic volume unit of the loudspeaker unit.

Abstract: An adjustable key-locked clamp for securing car stereo equipment against a mounting surface. A single rotary lock fixes the adjustable clamping member and secures the clamp to its base. A key is required to release the clamping member and remove the device from its base. Thus, without the key, it is very difficult to remove the car stereo equipment.

Abstract: A button apparatus with a speaker (100) has a frame (104), a speaker (108), a flexible PCB (110), a metal dome (114), a rubber layer (116), and an operating button (120,124) . The frame has a cavity (106) and the speaker is securely received in the cavity. The flexible PCB is located on the frame. The metal dome is located on the flexible PCB, and adapted to electrically connect with the flexible PCB. The rubber layer is located on the flexible PCB. The rubber layer has a protrusion (118) to press the metal dome so that the metal dome is electrically coupling to the flexible PCB. The operating button is located on the rubber layer. The button is adapted to press the protrusion, which in turn presses the metal dome.

Abstract: An integral computer comprises a monitor and computer assembly, a modular assembly having spaces for receiving components and peripherals and for future expansion, a front frame mechanism, and a rear cover. In another embodiment, the computer further comprises a lower support device comprising a pedestal having magnetic members for magnetically coupled to a keyboard, and a support plate integrally formed with the computer, the support plate being releasably secured to the pedestal. The invention can easily effect an angle adjustment of the monitor about the pedestal, a horizontal turning and height adjustment of the monitor, or a movement of the computer.

Abstract: A speaker system having a first speaker, a second speaker, and a housing having a first mounting surface to which the first speaker is mounted and a second mounting surface to which the second speaker is mounted. The first mounting surface and the second mounting surface are substantially planar and abut one another to form an included angle of between 120 degrees and 140 degrees. By so arranging the mounting surfaces, the sound produced by each speaker is allowed to mix to provide a full sound.

Abstract: A powered or active sub-woofer speaker system includes a power supply circuit, an audio amplifier circuit and a sub-woofer audio driver. The power supply circuit includes a toroidal power transformer to supply power to the audio amplifier circuit. The amplifier circuit includes a class-D audio amplifier adapted to amplify signals received from an audio source and to couple them to the sub-woofer audio driver. Each of the power supply circuit, audio amplifier circuit and sub-woofer audio driver has a low profile to permit the sub-woofer speaker system to be mounted in a closely confined space such as a house wall cavity.

Abstract: The new speaker system includes masking capabilities, as well as optional paging capabilities and has a speaker mounted so as to be upwardly directed on a support plate or rack within a ceiling plenum, with an optional low profile backbox. An optional paging speaker is mounted within the backbox downwardly facing on the support rack.

Abstract: A device (8) which includes an electroacoustic transducer (7) for the acoustic reproduction of sound signals to an ear (14) of a user (2) who assumes a user position at the device. The transducer is optimized for the acoustic reproduction of speech-signal sound waves and is equipped with arrangement means (25) for realizing a distinct directivity for the speech-signal sound waves emitted by the transducer. As a result of its directivity, the transducer directs the speech-signal sound waves which it emits preferentially to the ear of a user who is in the user posture.

Abstract: A speaker comprises a lower frame assembly and an upper frame assembly. The lower frame assembly comprises a lower frame provided with a yoke, a permanent magnet secured to the yoke, and a top plate secured to the permanent magnet. The upper frame assembly comprises an upper frame provided with a diaphragm secured to the upper frame, and a voice coil secured to the diaphragm and disposed in a magnetic gap between the yoke and the top plate. A plurality of axial grooves are formed in a peripheral wall of the lower frame, and a plurality of engaging portions are formed on the upper frame, corresponding to the grooves of the lower frame. Each of the engaging portions comprises an engaging plate and a hook formed at an end of the engaging plate.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for concealing a loudspeaker, in which frame modules simulating books are juxtaposed for forming a housing for the speaker. The housing appears as a row or stack of books, and the quantity of frame modules or simulated books may be adjusted for accommodating speakers of different widths or heights.

Abstract: An audio and/or video device of a vehicle that allows an operation panel to be attached to and detached from a main unit of the device with either front or back side of the operation panel being directed forwards for the purpose of preventing the device from being stolen. The device includes a retention mechanism for releasably retaining the operation panel in the main unit of the device. The retention mechanism allows the operation panel to be retained in the device main unit with either the front or back side of the operation panel being directed forwards or exposed.

Abstract: A yoke, a permanent magnet, and a top plate are stacked on a frame in order, and adhered with each other. The frame has a positioning protuberance projected from the frame, and each of the yoke, permanent magnet, and top plate has a central hole and is engaged with the positioning protuberance at the central hole.

Abstract: An orientation adjusting apparatus for a speaker set has a moving device, which is received in a housing, and includes a first motor, a second motor, a co-moving wheel, and an up and down movably frame biased upwards by springs. The first motor comes into contact with a top of the frame at a depressing wheel thereof. The second motor is secured to the frame, and has a second wheel. The co-moving wheel is connected to the frame. When the first, and the second motors are activated, the f r a m e will be moved down by means of the depressing wheel for both the second wheel and the co-moving wheel to stick out from the bottom of the housing to come into contact with the ground, and the housing will be m o v e d left and right by means of the second wheel with a rear support leg thereof as a pivot.

Abstract: A speaker rack for use with spas including a first and second member with the second member comprising generally extending members. The first member is coupled to the generally extending members of the second member. This first member allows for support, helps an individual move the speaker rack into different positions easily and acts as a place to hang towels, clothing and the like. Multi-position detents attach to the second member and allow for the speaker rack to be placed in an extreme upward position, an extreme downward position and positions in between. Speakers that can be swivel and pivotally mounted attach to speaker attachment means on the generally extending members of the second member and speaker wiring may run through an aperture in the second member and attach to an output device allowing for entertainment while in or around the spa.

Abstract: An electronic device has a loudspeaker unit and a casing with a support, which receives the loudspeaker unit, and with a wall perpendicular to the mounting direction of the loudspeaker unit in the support.

Abstract: A mounting bracket comprises a plurality of spring-loaded dog assemblies for retaining a bezel to a ceiling or wall of a building structure without having to use external attachments. Each dog assembly has a dog tower which is molded to the rear the bezel. The dog tower has a spiral slot opening on one side which enables a dog member to be placed therein and rotated down or up within the dog tower to clamp to the material of the wall or ceiling. A notch is provided on the spiral slot opening to fix the dog member in a pre-mounting position. The dog member has a dog post that fits inside of the dog tower, where a clamping dog leg extends from the side of the dog post and has a bump that mates with the notch on the dog tower to fix the dog member in the pre-mounting condition. A coil spring is inserted inside the dog tower and between the dog post and a bottom of the dog tower.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a loudspeaker system designed to mount into a building's interior wall through an opening between two framing studs. The loudspeaker system includes a speaker enclosure with two opposed side walls. At least one side wall has a slot formed in it. At least one rail is mounted to a framing stud and extends outward from the opening. The enclosure is mounted to the wall by sliding the slot along the rail. Fasteners are used to secure the enclosure to the rail.

Abstract: A loudspeaker apparatus 1 includes a loudspeaker unit 3 and an installation device 2. The loudspeaker unit 3 includes drivers 22 and 23 and an enclosure for the drivers composed of front and rear members 20 and 21. The loudspeaker unit is detachably mounted to an installation device 2, which, in turn, is secured to an installation surface 11 to which the loudspeaker apparatus is to be installed. The loudspeaker unit is mounted rotatable about its center axis 25. The drivers have respective sound radiation center axes 22a and 23a, which are oriented to intersect the center line 25 at a predetermined angle &thgr;. Thus, the direction in which the drivers radiate sound can be changed by rotating the loudspeaker unit about the center axis.

Abstract: An attached audio equipment system having attachment mechanisms and locating components. The attachment mechanisms and locating components being integral with the audio equipment to provide an improved transportable audio equipment system.

Abstract: An enclosure for one or more loudspeakers includes a housing having a top panel, a bottom panel, a front panel, a back panel and opposed end panels collectively defining a hollow interior which is open at an aperture formed in one of the panels. A baffle is mounted within the housing interior which supports one or more loudspeakers and forms a port to direct sound radiating from the back of the speakers to the aperture. All of the panels, and at least the portion of the baffle which is visible through the aperture, are covered with carpeting to provide a finished appearance for mounting of the enclosure within the interior of a vehicle.

Abstract: A knockdown speaker mainly comprises a magnetic circuit base, a casing, and a vibration unit. The magnetic circuit base is substantially a hollow body having a projecting cylinder at center and a plurality of fixing holes in its top rim. The vibration unit is composed of a funnel-like cone socket and a damper set, which are formed by combining a bottom end and a top end of the vibration unit respectively with a sound ring set or a piece of drum paper. The magnetic circuit base is mounted on the bottom rim of the casing. The vibration unit is jointed with the magnetic circuit base via the sound ring set arranged at the bottom end of the vibration unit to form a consolidated knockdown speaker.

Abstract: A speaker box for a sport utility vehicle. The speaker box is pivotally mounted to the sports bar of the vehicle and can be selectively pivoted relative to the bar to a plurality of positions. In one position, the sound from the speakers of the speaker box is directed downwardly as in convention designs. However, unlike conventional designs, the speaker box and its sound can also be directed rearwardly of the vehicle for parties and other gatherings such as at campsites or on the beach. Further, the speaker box and its sound can be directed slightly forward toward the front of the vehicle if desired. In doing so, a saddle or cutout is provided in the middle of the speaker box so as not to unduly inhibit the driver's vision through the rear view mirror.

Abstract: A lay-in tile type system is disclosed for supporting speakers in a new or existing suspended ceiling includes a perforated base section providing maximum free air space. A perforated surface also helps the lay-in tile system blend in with the overall suspended ceiling in which the system is installed. The system further provides integral flanges that form a T-shaped member to support at least a portion of an adjacent ceiling tile, obviating the need to purchase, cut and install a replacement grid member. The base and the flanges are constructed from a single sheet of material that is folded to form the flanges. The base is sized to fit within a portion of a conventional ceiling tile grid opening, and has substantially ninety degree comers so that the ceiling grid opening is completed by a ceiling tile sized with a simple straight cut, simplifying installation.

Abstract: A speaker apparatus having a first half and a second half, each having a rim and being generally paraboloid shaped, or bowl-shaped. A first opening, or window, is positioned near a vertex of the first half. A second opening is positioned near a vertex of the second half, and a grille positioned within the second opening. A mid-range component may be positioned within the first opening. When the apparatus is assembled, the respective rims of the first and second halves engage to form a generally hollow chamber therebetween.

Abstract: This invention of a portable speaker system has features that make it unique. The adjustable speaker positioning to your preference. The ability to inter-connect. The clamps that allow for attachment to your chair of choice. All these features together make this invention one of a kind.

Abstract: An acoustic transducer is secured to a plate having a front side and a back side. The transducer has an outer body with a front portion and rear portion and is sized to entirely fit inside an electrical gang box. A front-to-back enlarged opening in the plate is sized to receive the front portion of the transducer body. The transducer is secured to the plate so that the front portion is located within the front-to-back opening of the plate and is generally flush with the front side of the plate and most of the transducer body including the rear portion extends behind the plate into the gang box.

Abstract: Herein disclosed is a base station and a base station comprising the base station, which does not limit the time period required for the processing performed by the signal processing section of the base station, but can prevent the talk back sound from being delayed and misheard for reverberations, thereby making it easy for an order taker to accurately take the order.

Abstract: A notebook includes a foldable cover member, a recording module, and a notepad. The cover member includes front and back cover parts connected foldably to each other. The recording module has a frame unit mounted on the cover member, a data storage unit mounted on the frame unit for storing audio information, and audio recording and playback units mounted on the frame unit and coupled to the data storage unit. The audio recording unit is operable so as to record the audio information in the data storage unit. The audio playback unit is operable so as to audibly reproduce the audio information in the data storage unit. The notepad is retained in the cover member and is disposed between the front and back cover parts.

Abstract: A speaker diaphragm is formed from a material combining a fiber-type material and a ceramic-type-coating agent including metal alkoxide, metal hydroxide, and a colloidal or fine-particulate inorganic substance. The combining process for the ceramic-type-coating agent is performed before or after the fiber-type material is formed into a shape of the diaphragm.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for concealing a loudspeaker, in which frame modules simulating books are juxtaposed for forming a housing for the speaker. The housing appears as a row or stack of books, and the quantity of frame modules or simulated books may be adjusted for accommodating speakers of different widths or heights.

Abstract: A notebook personal computer machine includes a first casing containing a computer (CPU), a second casing capable of swinging about the associated hinge portions relative to the first casing, and further a third casing containing speakers and disposed on opposite lateral side edges of the second casing, swinging about the associated hinge portions relative to the second casing. It is adapted to cover the corresponding lateral side edges of the first casing when the second casing is completely folded (closed) onto the first casing. This permits a larger speaker to be mounted externally without modifying the physical size of the hardware machine, with the box containing the speaker being adjustable to any angle such that the exposed portions of the floppy disk drive and so on installed inside the machine body can be protected adequately against any possible scratches, dusts and the like.

Abstract: A loudspeaker enclosure is disclosed which includes a horizontal bottom wall, front wall means and parallel spaced vertical side walls connected with the bottom wall. The front wall means include an adjustable baffle board with at least one opening for mounting a loudspeaker and a horizontal top wall is connected with the upper edges of the front wall means and the side wails. Electronic components of a musical instrument amplifier may be mounted into the upper section of the enclosure. The invention is characterized by the provision of said adjustable baffle board which can be vertically tilted backwards or, as an alternative, sidewise to change the listening axis from the loudspeaker to the listener for optimum directional sound quality.