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Class 381 - Electrical audio signal processing systems and devices

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Definition

This class provides for: (a) wired one-way electrical transmission or processing systems for audio signals, (b) Stereophonic systems, which are not elsewhere classified, (c) instrument or process for converting an electrical audio information signal to or from humanly audible form.

(1) Note. A "system" is an assemblage of two or more elements having diverse functions. (2) Note. An "audio" signal is an electrical signal which represents spoken or other sounds which vary with time, and may be in analog or digital form. (3) Note. Combinations of a loudspeaker or microphone with another audio signal processing device (e.g., amplifier, filter, etc.) or other circuit (e.g., bias circuit) are classified herein even if the loudspeaker or microphone is included by name only. (4) Note. Nominal recitation of "audio" is not sufficient to afford classification herein of an invention which would be otherwise classified elsewhere.

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A transducer for conversion of speech or similar sound (e.g., music) to or from a corresponding electrical signal, and the combination of such a transducer with acoustical structure is classified herein (see Subclass References to the Current Class, below). Note that transducer structure combined with circuitry, other than a lead or connector, is classified with the system, either in this class (381), or in an external class for processing an audio signal.

Excluded from this class are two-way wired electrical audio signal transmission systems which are classified elsewhere. Transmissions of pulse signals which do not represent audio signals is classified elsewhere. Multiplex Communication Systems (except stereophonic multiplex systems) are classified elsewhere. Modulated Carrier Wave Communication Systems and devices are classified elsewhere. Combinations of subject matter of this class with structure of a more comprehensive combination (e.g., Television Set) are classified with the combination. (See References to Other Classes, below.)

 
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