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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8189840 | Loudspeaker and electronic devices incorporating same The invention provides, in some aspects, electronic devices with improved radiators (or “passive drivers”) comprising an elastomerically mounted mass in order to improve sound reproduction fidelity. The mass comprises a component of the device not normally used ... | 05/29/2012 |
| 8150085 | Reflex loudspeaker structure The invention relates to a reflex loudspeaker construction (1, 2, 3), which comprises a loudspeaker chamber (30) delimited by the reflex loudspeaker construction (1, 2, 3), a reflex channel (5) connected to the loudspeaker chamber (30 | 04/03/2012 |
| 8126180 | Dual configuration speaker A compact and portable loudspeaker system operable in two configurations includes a driver array and a base unit having a bass enclosure and a dock. In an extended configuration, the driver array is supported by one or more extension legs between three to eight feet... | 02/28/2012 |
| 8126179 | Diaphragm and sound output apparatus A diaphragm for outputting sound by vibrating has a hole of a predetermined shape that allows another member to extend therethrough. A sound output apparatus includes a first member, the diaphragm, and a second member. The first member extends through the hole of th... | 02/28/2012 |
| 8116497 | Portable speaker system for outdoor umbrella A portable system for an outdoor umbrella includes a portable housing, a detachable locker, and an audio device. The portable housing includes a first housing body and a second housing body defining a mounting slot for a shaft of the outdoor umbrella fitting therewi... | 02/14/2012 |
| 8103034 | Mounting device and speaker assembly having the same A mounting device includes a positioning frame mounted with an electronic device, and two clamping mechanisms. Each clamping mechanism includes a sliding member movable vertically relative to the positioning frame, a clamping member movable horizontally relative to ... | 01/24/2012 |
| 8103033 | Audio system for portable device An audio system has an enclosure and a transducer that is mounted to the enclosure. The transducer creates a vibration of the enclosure in response to being driven by an audio signal. A cradle assembly mechanically couples a portable device to the enclosure through ... | 01/24/2012 |
| 8085962 | Audio system for portable device An audio system includes an enclosure having a transducer. The transducer creates a vibration in the enclosure in response to being driven by an audio signal having a frequency range. A cradle assembly mechanically couples a portable device to the enclosure through ... | 12/27/2011 |
| 8077896 | Laser inclinometer audio direction Outputs of a laser and an inclinometer are used to figure adjustments to a sound producing device's position, where both the laser beam of the laser and an output from the inclinometer characterize a general direction of sound produced by the sound producing device.... | 12/13/2011 |
| 7440582 | Trim panel with integrally formed attachment member A trim panel (10) includes an integrally formed attachment member (14) for mounting an acoustic device (16), such as a loudspeaker, an exciter, a piezoelectric transducer, or the like, directly to the trim panel (10) without the need of a... | 10/21/2008 |
| 7377358 | Frame for speaker device and speaker device A speaker device includes a vibration system having a frame and a magnetic circuit. The frame has a magnetic circuit housing unit, an outer peripheral portion having an annular shape arranged on the outer side thereof, and multiple arm parts connecting the magnetic ... | 05/27/2008 |
| 7364009 | Loudspeaker mounting frame, loudspeaker and cabinet comprising a loudspeaker A loudspeaker mounting frame (1) for an electronic appliance has a central opening for receiving a loudspeaker membrane (24), and a plurality of through holes (11) surrounding said central opening for receiving fixing means (25). The thro... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7350618 | Multimedia speaker product A satellite speaker system includes a side firing low mid driver mounted in a sub-enclosure which is vented into a second sub-enclosure through an acoustic resistance vent and to a third sub-enclosure through a variable aperture second vent. The vents further serve ... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7349207 | Heat dissipating audio systems and methods thereof An audio system includes a housing which has at least one port, at least one speaker driver with a diaphragm located in the housing, a tube made of one or more thermally conductive materials and having at least two openings, and at least one electronic component whi... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7334852 | Multiple configuration shelving system for displaying audio visual components A shelving system for displaying audio visual components that may be configured into multiple positions is disclosed. The system includes a base that supports a center platform disposed between right and left platforms. The center platform and the right and left pla... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7321661 | Current feedback system for improving crossover frequency response A loudspeaker is provided for receiving an incoming electrical signal and transmitting an acoustical signal. The loudspeaker may include a power amplifier that has an input and an output, where the input receives the incoming electrical signal. The loudspeaker may a... | 01/22/2008 |
| 7290216 | Method and apparatus for implementing a scene-graph-aware user interface manager One embodiment of the present invention provides a system that enables a user interface manager to modify a scene graph for an application. During operation, the system receives the scene graph for the application, wherein the scene graph defines visual attributes f... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7289633 | System and method for integral transference of acoustical events A sound system for capturing and reproducing sounds produced by a plurality of sound sources. The system comprises a device for receiving sounds produced by the plurality of sound sources and converting the separately received sounds to a plurality of separate audio... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7263196 | Mobile communications terminal with flat loudspeaker disposed in the terminal housing A mobile communications terminal is provided which is designed to transmit speech signals and to receive and reproduce speech signals, and which has a speech-reproduction device, wherein improved speech quality is achieved in that the speech-reproduction device has ... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7151836 | Speaker apparatus and sound reproduction apparatus A speaker apparatus includes a speaker unit, a passive radiator unit, and a front baffle on which the speaker unit and the passive radiator unit are mounted to form a portion of a speaker box and a back plate. A closed front chamber is formed by the front baffle for... | 12/19/2006 |
| 7134877 | Demonstration system of electronic equipment and demonstration method for electronic equipment A demonstration system of an electronic equipment. The electronic equipment includes first and second operation units which are arranged on a front panel of the electronic equipment. In the first operation unit, there are provided display device, various operation k... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7130432 | Speaker mounting system and method A system and a method for mounting a speaker unit (12). The system (12) containing a surface mounting bracket (14) including at least one attaching feature (20) and a speaker unit (12). The speaker unit (12) comprises at lea... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7100879 | Speaker bracket 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 f... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7095867 | Portable audio reproduction system A portable system capable of receiving audio signals from one or more sources and reproducing the signals via speakers contained therein. The portable audio reproduction system can include a docking station or similar means for communicatively coupling an audio devi... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7072484 | Information processing apparatus having speakers An information processing apparatus has a pair of speakers. A body has a reference surface thereof and provided with a keyboard section, the keyboard having a shaft to which a display section is pivotably connected. The display section is constituted as a lid portio... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7068806 | Condensed speaker system A highly miniaturized (condensed) speaker system provides the same desirable performance characteristics as a full size acoustic suspension speaker system by incorporating a combination of one or more low pressure chambers and optionally one or more high pressure ga... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7043034 | Loudspeaker with single or dual channel input selector and lockout A dual purpose loudspeaker incorporating at least two audio signal inputs and at least one switch is adapted to receive and reproduce either a single audio signal input or two audio signal inputs according to the position of the switch. A switch slide mechanically l... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7043042 | Button apparatus with a speaker 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 th... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7031476 | Method and apparatus for intelligent speaker A speaker system having intelligence for communication with the amplifier. The speaker system contains a communications module that transmits information across the connection between the speaker system and the amplifier with regard to the speaker characteristics. T... | 04/18/2006 |
| 6964116 | Ambulatory hairdryer A portable self-contained hair drying helmet is taught that has thermal storage, desiccants, and thin lithium ion polymer batteries to allow one to dry their hair while walking around and performing personal and household duties. ... | 11/15/2005 |
| 6961438 | Loudspeaker system having wide-directional characteristics A loudspeaker system having wide-directional characteristics includes a loudspeaker body having a polyhedron shape, preferably of dodecahedron and a plurality of speakers disposed on outer surfaces, respectively, of the polyhedron-shaped loudspeaker body in a manner... | 11/01/2005 |
| 6957714 | Speaker and speaker diaphragm The speaker has a diaphragm main body 30 supported resiliently on a frame 23 via an edge portion 31 around its outer circumference, and the groove ribs 35 integrally formed in the edge portion 31, wherein a regulation member 37 | 10/25/2005 |
| 6914995 | Portable multi-function device A portable multi-function device includes a housing and a cover. The housing includes an interior housing and an exterior housing connecting to each other. The interior housing has at least a hub having audio units. Recess parts are located on the upper side of the ... | 07/05/2005 |
| 6910549 | Embedded multimedia speaker structure An embedded multimedia speaker structure includes a five-facet housing having a same dimension as that of a 5-and-¼-inch disk drive; a recess disposed at a bottom center portion of the housing; a bass speaker disposed at the recess and having a bell thereof facing ... | 06/28/2005 |
| 6711546 | Unary coding scheme for digital audio signals A coding scheme for digital audio signals. A method of coding a unary digital audio signal is provided for compressing a set of unary digital audio signal data comprising a succession of absolute amplitude values associated with respective sample periods of the digi... | 03/23/2004 |
| 6704429 | Earphone without impulse noise and surroundings blockade An earplug type earphone without impulse noise and surroundings blockade includes an earphone housing having a sound chamber inside thereof and a loudspeaker mounted therein, wherein a plurality of sound outlet meshes is provided on the front end of the e... | 03/09/2004 |
| 6546298 | Speaker apparatus and a computer system incorporating same An internal subwoofer apparatus is provided for mounting within a computer system. The computer system is a multi-media computer system that processes visual and audio recording and playback. The central processing unit box typically includes the motherbo... | 04/08/2003 |
| 6463160 | Low profile loudspeaker assembly A low profile loudspeaker assembly is disclosed. The loudspeaker assembly includes a housing in which at least one driver is mounted. The housing includes a first aperture and a second aperture wherein the first and second apertures are on opposite sides ... | 10/08/2002 |
| 6373955 | Loudspeakers A loudspeaker has a digital input signal port connected to a digital interpolator to increase the effective sampling rate whose output is fed to a signal delay and magnitude detector after which the short-term dynamic range of the input signal is possibly... | 04/16/2002 |
| 6339649 | Loudspeaker system with stackable loudspeaker units A loudspeaker system includes at least two loudspeaker units. Each loudspeaker unit includes at least one loudspeaker mechanism mounted on a loudspeaker enclosure. The loudspeaker enclosure includes an outer cabinet body having an open front side, a close... | 01/15/2002 |
