A loudspeaker system (700 or 800) and method for tuning ported loudspeakers and reducing unwanted acoustic resonances provides reduced port noise, eliminates undesired port resonances and improves the accuracy and fidelity of reproduced sound in a loudspeaker system of relatively high efficiency with an enclosure including an Eigen Tone Filter structure (“ETF”) comprising a pipe or set of pipes 720, 820 placed inside a loudspeaker vent to absorb the “open pipe” acoustic resonance of the vent. The open-pipe resonance is unwanted and interferes with the midrange performance of the loudspeaker, when in use, if not corrected.
H04R 1/28 - Supports de transducteurs ou enceintes conçus pour réponse de fréquence spécifiqueEnceintes de transducteurs modifiées au moyen d'impédances mécaniques ou acoustiques, p. ex. résonateur, moyen d'amortissement
H04R 1/02 - BoîtiersMeublesMontages à l'intérieur de ceux-ci
2.
Loudspeaker Cone with Raised Curved Protrusions and Methods for Controlling Resonant Modes
A loudspeaker transducer diaphragm or cone (e.g., 201, 301 or 401) is configured with arcuate protrusions that project distally from the main forward or distal surface 230 to provide stiffening and a break-up of resonant vibration modes when the loudspeaker is in use. The protrusions (e.g., 210, 310 or 410) are convex on one surface 230 and concave on the opposite surface 234, so their average thickness is similar to the frustoconical areas of the cone, i.e. they are shell-like in nature rather than solid mounds or walls. The protrusions 210 are generally curved as they run radially from the inner opening 204 to the outer peripheral edge to encourage modal break-up (suppressing strong vibrational modes, e.g., as in region 155).
A forced ventilation woofer or electromechanical transducer (e.g., 200 or 300) includes a motor structure and voice coil winding support structure or former (203 or 303) configured with a vented annular spacer (e.g., 250) and vented distal pole tip member (e.g., 255) having aligned radial channels aimed to transport heat away from a voice coil (202 or 302) during the transducer's reciprocating movement while providing an extended, linear dynamic range and continuous cooling for the voice coil. A dual magnetic gap embodiment has an inside annular spacer member (e.g., 355A) and a co-planar outside annular spacer member (e.g., 350-O), each made of a thermally conductive steel alloy.
A multi-driver multi-channel single enclosure Height-Channel (e.g., ATMOS™ or DTS-X®) enabled soundbar loudspeaker system 260 uses a novel signal processing system, driver mounting configuration (310L, 310R) and method to provide a high fidelity home theater listening experience, in a manner which relies on a new method for cancellation of unwanted direct (not ceiling-bounced) radiation of the Height-Channel (or virtual height envelopment) channel's sound 213DS.
A loudspeaker driver or tweeter (e.g., 100, 200 or 300) having a voice coil connected with a loudspeaker diaphragm (e.g., 106, 206 or 306), having a substantially circular diaphragm portion which is connected with or rests upon a voice coil attachment segment (e.g., 104, 204, 304). The diaphragm also includes a first central elliptical (non-circular-shaped) inner roll portion (e.g., 112, 212, 312) defining a central recessed area and a second, outer elliptical (non-circular-shaped) roll portion (e.g., 108, 208, 308) so the central portion and the outer roll portion that have substantially elliptical edge circumferences with substantially circular central peripheral edges to define diaphragm segments with a varying radial Chord lengths having non-uniform diameter dimensions (inside diameter to outside diameter) and when in use, the excursion of the diaphragm is controlled such that any breakup modes are minimized and the associated resonances are minimized.
H04R 1/24 - Combinaisons structurelles de transducteurs séparés ou de parties du même transducteur et sensibles respectivement à plusieurs bandes de fréquences
H04R 1/34 - Dispositions pour obtenir la fréquence désirée ou les caractéristiques directionnelles pour obtenir la caractéristique directionnelle désirée uniquement en utilisant un seul transducteur avec des moyens réfléchissant, diffractant, dirigeant ou guidant des sons
The present disclosure relates to a speaker assembly (100) comprising a driver (120), a clamp (105), a retainer (118) and a compressible ring (116). The clamp (105) comprises a cavity (226) in which the driver (120) is located. The retainer (118) is configured to compress the compressible ring (116) against the clamp (105) at a pre-determined compression such that the driver (120) is manually pivotable within the cavity (226). The present disclosure also relates to a method (900) of manufacturing a speaker assembly (100).
H04R 1/02 - BoîtiersMeublesMontages à l'intérieur de ceux-ci
H04R 1/32 - Dispositions pour obtenir la fréquence désirée ou les caractéristiques directionnelles pour obtenir la caractéristique directionnelle désirée uniquement
The present disclosure relates to a loudspeaker transducer comprising a diaphragm (112), a frame (120), an inner suspensions element (118) and an outer suspension element (110). The diaphragm (112) comprises a portion turning inwards (102) towards the frame (120). The outer suspension element (110) is located closer than the inner suspension element (118) to the main opening of the frame through which the loudspeaker transducer radiates sound. The inner suspension element (118) is connected to the frame (120) and the inward turning portion (102). The inner suspension element (118) is connected to the inward turning portion (102) at an outer end (203) of the diaphragm.
H04R 7/20 - Dispositions pour monter ou pour tendre des membranes ou des cônes à la périphérie pour fixer une membrane ou un cône élastiquement à un support au moyen d'un matériau flexible, ressorts, fils ou cordes
H04R 9/04 - Structure, montage ou centrage de bobine
The present disclosure relates to a loudspeaker transducer comprising a diaphragm (112), a frame (120), an inner suspensions element (118) and an outer suspension element (110). The diaphragm (112) comprises a portion turning inwards (102) towards the frame (120). The outer suspension element (110) is located closer than the inner suspension element (118) to the main opening of the frame through which the loudspeaker transducer radiates sound. The inner suspension element (118) is connected to the frame (120) and the inward turning portion (102). The inner suspension element (118) is connected to the inward turning portion (102) at an outer end (203) of the diaphragm.
A forced ventilation woofer or electromechanical transducer (e.g., 200 or 300) includes a motor structure and voice coil winding support structure or former (203 or 303) configured with a vented annular spacer (e.g., 250) and vented distal pole tip member (e.g., 255) having aligned radial channels aimed to transport heat away from a voice coil (202 or 302) during the transducer's reciprocating movement while providing an extended, linear dynamic range and continuous cooling for the voice coil. A dual magnetic gap embodiment has an inside annular spacer member (e.g., 355A) and a co-planar outside annular spacer member (e.g., 350-O), each made of a thermally conductive steel alloy.
A loudspeaker transducer diaphragm or cone (e.g., 201, 301 or 401) is configured with arcuate protrusions that project distally from the main forward or distal surface 230 to provide stiffening and a break-up of resonant vibration modes when the loudspeaker is in use. The protrusions (e.g., 210, 310 or 410) are convex on one surface 230 and concave on the opposite surface 234, so their average thickness is similar to the frustoconical areas of the cone, i.e. they are shell-like in nature rather than solid mounds or walls. The protrusions 210 are generally curved as they run radially from the inner opening 204 to the outer peripheral edge to encourage modal break-up (suppressing strong vibrational modes, e.g., as in region 155).
A loudspeaker system (700 or 800) and method for tuning ported loudspeakers and reducing unwanted acoustic resonances provides reduced port noise, eliminates undesired port resonances and improves the accuracy and fidelity of reproduced sound in a loudspeaker system of relatively high efficiency with an enclosure including an Eigen Tone Filter structure (“ETF”) comprising a pipe or set of pipes 720, 820 placed inside a loudspeaker vent to absorb the “open pipe” acoustic resonance of the vent. The open-pipe resonance is unwanted and interferes with the midrange performance of the loudspeaker, when in use, if not corrected.
H04R 1/28 - Supports de transducteurs ou enceintes conçus pour réponse de fréquence spécifiqueEnceintes de transducteurs modifiées au moyen d'impédances mécaniques ou acoustiques, p. ex. résonateur, moyen d'amortissement
H04R 1/02 - BoîtiersMeublesMontages à l'intérieur de ceux-ci
12.
Active cancellation of a height-channel soundbar array's forward sound radiation
A multi-driver multi-channel single enclosure Height-Channel (e.g., ATMOS® or DTS-X®) enabled soundbar loudspeaker system 260 uses a novel signal processing system, driver mounting configuration (310L, 310R) and method to provide a high fidelity home theater listening experience, in a manner which relies on a new method for cancellation of unwanted direct (not ceiling-bounced) radiation of the Height-Channel (or virtual height envelopment) channel's sound 213DS.
A loudspeaker system (200) includes an overhead sound image generating (e.g., ATMOS™) elevation sound projecting loudspeaker transducer or array (210) for reproducing an elevation signal and a second cancellation loudspeaker or transducer array (250) for generating and projecting a direct signal cancellation. The cancellation speaker or array (250) is driven with a filtered, polarity reversed version of the elevation signal to cancel undesired direct sound (160) from elevation speaker (210) which would otherwise diminish the quality of elevation signal reproduction for a listener L.
An electromechanical transducer (e.g., 200 or 300) includes a motor structure and voice coil winding support structure or former (203 or 303) configured with a vented annular spacer (e.g., 250) and vented distal pole tip member (e.g., 255) having aligned radial channels aimed to transport heat away from a voice coil (202 or 302) during the transducer's reciprocating movement while providing an extended, linear dynamic range and continuous cooling for the voice coil. A dual magnetic gap embodiment has an inside annular spacer member (e.g., 355A) and a co-planar outside annular spacer member (e.g., 350-O), each made of a thermally conductive steel alloy.
A loudspeaker transducer diaphragm or cone (e.g., 201, 301 or 401) is configured with arcuate protrusions that project distally from the main forward or distal surface 230 to provide stiffening and a break-up of resonant vibration modes when the loudspeaker is in use. The protrusions (e.g., 210, 310 or 410) are convex on one surface 230 and concave on the opposite surface 234, so their average thickness is similar to the frustoconical areas of the cone, i.e. they are shell-like in nature rather than solid mounds or walls. The protrusions 210 are generally curved as they run radially from the inner opening 204 to the outer peripheral edge to encourage modal break-up (suppressing strong vibrational modes, e.g., as in region 155).
A loudspeaker system (700 or 800) and method for tuning ported loudspeakers and reducing unwanted acoustic resonances provides reduced port noise, eliminates undesired port resonances and improves the accuracy and fidelity of reproduced sound in a loudspeaker system of relatively high efficiency with an enclosure including an Eigen Tone Filter structure ("ETF") comprising a pipe or set of pipes 720, 820 placed inside a loudspeaker vent to absorb the "open pipe" acoustic resonance of the vent. The open-pipe resonance is unwanted and interferes with the midrange performance of the loudspeaker, when in use, if not corrected.
H04R 3/02 - Circuits pour transducteurs pour empêcher la réaction acoustique
H04R 1/22 - Dispositions pour obtenir la fréquence désirée ou les caractéristiques directionnelles pour obtenir la caractéristique de fréquence désirée uniquement
H04R 1/20 - Dispositions pour obtenir la fréquence désirée ou les caractéristiques directionnelles
A full range loudspeaker system (300, 400) with a subwoofer section and a main (i.e., mid-bass tweeter) section has a user adjustable bass level control (350, 450) and includes a crossover network which is configured to provide user-adjustable (boost or cut) bass levels while maintaining a smoother overall response (i.e., without creating chesty or bloated mid-bass). The loudspeaker system intelligently adjusts spectral balance via a bass level control signal responsive shelf filter (370, 470) to generate a dynamically adjusted bass shelf filtered signal (377, 472).
A multi-driver multi-channel single enclosure Height-Channel (e.g., ATMOS® or DTS-X®) enabled soundbar loudspeaker system 260 uses a novel signal processing system, driver mounting configuration (310L, 310R) and method to provide a high fidelity home theater listening experience, in a manner which relies on a new method for cancellation of unwanted direct (not ceiling-bounced) radiation of the Height-Channel (or virtual height envelopment) channel's sound 213DS.
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H04R 1/30 - Combinaisons de transducteurs avec des pavillons, p. ex. avec des moyens d'équilibrage mécanique
H04R 1/40 - Dispositions pour obtenir la fréquence désirée ou les caractéristiques directionnelles pour obtenir la caractéristique directionnelle désirée uniquement en combinant plusieurs transducteurs identiques
H04R 3/04 - Circuits pour transducteurs pour corriger la fréquence de réponse
A loudspeaker driver or tweeter (e.g., 100, 200 or 300) having a voice coil connected with a loudspeaker diaphragm (e.g., 106, 206 or 306), having a substantially circular diaphragm portion which is connected with or rests upon a voice coil attachment segment (e.g., 104, 204, 304). The diaphragm also includes a first central elliptical (non-circular-shaped) inner roll portion (e.g., 112, 212, 312) defining a central recessed area and a second, outer elliptical (non- circular-shaped) roll portion (e.g., 108, 208, 308) so the central portion and the outer roll portion that have substantially elliptical edge circumferences with substantially circular central peripheral edges to define diaphragm segments with a varying radial Chord lengths having non-uniform diameter dimensions (inside diameter to outside diameter) and when in use, the excursion of the diaphragm is controlled such that any breakup modes are minimized and the associated resonances are minimized.
H04R 1/40 - Dispositions pour obtenir la fréquence désirée ou les caractéristiques directionnelles pour obtenir la caractéristique directionnelle désirée uniquement en combinant plusieurs transducteurs identiques
H04R 1/20 - Dispositions pour obtenir la fréquence désirée ou les caractéristiques directionnelles
H04R 1/26 - Dispositions dans l'espace de transducteurs séparés sensibles à plusieurs bandes de fréquences
H04R 3/12 - Circuits pour transducteurs pour distribuer des signaux à plusieurs haut-parleurs
H04R 7/02 - Membranes pour transducteurs électromécaniquesCônes caractérisés par la structure
H04R 7/26 - Amortissement par des moyens agissant directement sur la partie libre de la membrane ou du cône
A loudspeaker system (200) includes an overhead sound image generating (e.g., ATMOS™) elevation sound projecting loudspeaker transducer or array (210) for reproducing an elevation signal and a second cancellation loudspeaker or transducer array (250) for generating and projecting a direct signal cancellation. The cancellation speaker or array (250) is driven with a filtered, polarity reversed version of the elevation signal to cancel undesired direct sound (160) from elevation speaker (210) which would otherwise diminish the quality of elevation signal reproduction for a listener L.
G10K 11/178 - Procédés ou dispositifs de protection contre le bruit ou les autres ondes acoustiques ou pour amortir ceux-ci, en général utilisant des effets d'interférenceMasquage du son par régénération électro-acoustique en opposition de phase des ondes acoustiques originales
An electromechanical transducer (e.g., 200 or 300) includes a motor structure and voice coil winding support structure or former (203 or 303) configured with a vented annular spacer (e.g., 250) and vented distal pole tip member (e.g., 255) having aligned radial channels aimed to transport heat away from a voice coil (202 or 302) during the transducer's reciprocating movement while providing an extended, linear dynamic range and continuous cooling for the voice coil. A dual magnetic gap embodiment has an inside annular spacer member (e.g., 355A) and a co-planar outside annular spacer member (e.g., 350-O), each made of a thermally conductive steel alloy.
An improved system for generating a Voice Assistant engine input signal in a Voice-Controlled loudspeaker 404 and a method for generating the Voice Assistant engine input signal includes (a) obtaining a return audio reference signal for a specific loudspeaker unit, (b) sensing or calculating a desired transfer function Η(ω,t) for the unit, (c) modifying the return audio reference signal with the desired transfer function Η(ω,t) to provide a corrected return audio reference or cancellation signal, and (d) applying the filtered corrected return audio reference or cancellation signal to a voice signal to generate an enhanced and more intelligible VA engine input signal.
G10L 15/20 - Techniques de reconnaissance de la parole spécialement adaptées de par leur robustesse contre les perturbations environnantes, p. ex. en milieu bruyant ou reconnaissance de la parole émise dans une situation de stress
G10L 21/16 - Transformation en représentation non-visible
G10L 25/78 - Détection de la présence ou de l’absence de signaux de voix
32.
SYNCHRONIZED VOICE-CONTROL MODULE, LOUDSPEAKER SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INCORPORATING VC FUNCTIONALITY INTO A SEPARATE LOUDSPEAKER SYSTEM
A system (400) and method for incorporating Voice-Controlled ("VC") or smart speaker system features into a separate high-performance host loudspeaker system (604) includes a "Smart Puck" VC module (404) programmed to incorporate VC functionality into the separate host loudspeaker system (604). The Smart Puck VC module (404) includes a microphone array (424) and senses noise stimuli emitted by the separate host loudspeaker system (604) in a user's listening space which is used to derive a complex transfer function (TF) between the host loudspeaker system and the microphone array, and the captured TF is utilized to improve the VC speaker system's sound in the listening space.
A dedicated system (400 or 500) and method for optimizing the sound quality and intelligibility of a Voice Assistant Output Signal (e.g., 420, 520) in a Voice- Controlled Loudspeaker Product comprises an enhanced Voice-Controlled Loudspeaker including at least one microphone transducer (e.g., 524) configured and aimed to receive a first user signal (e.g., 522) spoken by a user 106 including wake word, trigger sound or user query or command (e.g., 522); and a DSP system, controller or processor (e.g., as illustrated in Figs. 3, 4, 5 and 7) configured to implement an audio ("soundbar subwoofer audio program") playback DSP mode and a pre-programmed, dedicated ("VA output signal ") VA playback DSP mode which differs from the audio playback DSP mode to process the first user signal (e.g., 522) and generate an enhanced-intelligibility first Voice Assist ("VA") output signal (e.g., 520 reproduced primarily through the soundbar 552).
G10L 15/20 - Techniques de reconnaissance de la parole spécialement adaptées de par leur robustesse contre les perturbations environnantes, p. ex. en milieu bruyant ou reconnaissance de la parole émise dans une situation de stress
G10L 21/16 - Transformation en représentation non-visible
G10L 25/78 - Détection de la présence ou de l’absence de signaux de voix
35.
Head related transfer function equalization and transducer aiming of stereo dimensional array (SDA) loudspeakers
An enhanced Stereo Dimensional Array loudspeaker system 250 preferably including a mirror image pair of loudspeaker enclosures 280L, 280R configurable by a user or installer as a left-channel loudspeaker and a right channel loudspeaker each having a driver array aiming configuration with first and second angled baffle facets carrying main and effects drivers on separate facets and a Head Shadow filter signal processing system and method for driving the main and effects drivers to achieve a psycho-acoustically expanded image breadth by Head Shadow filter compensated inter-aural crosstalk cancellation.
A single enclosure multi-channel loudspeaker product 100 uses a novel signal processing system and method to achieve a surprisingly effective psycho-acoustically expanded image breadth by inter-aural crosstalk cancellation, in a manner which relies on a new method for cancellation of apparent sources of inter-aural crosstalk. In the commonly owned Polk® SDA™ (prior art) method, the optimal distance between stereo pair main and effect (SDA) loudspeakers was required to be substantially equal to the ear-to-ear width of a typical user's head. Compact SDA speaker system 100 employs digital signal processing generating selected time delays to acoustically simulate the optimal placement of an effects transducer relative to its main transducer for a physically compact configuration having each side's “main” transducer (e.g., 108LMS) spaced at less than 5.5 inches from the side's corresponding SDA (or effects) transducer (e.g., 108LSS), and this permits the system enclosure to be surprisingly compact, (e.g., width of as little as 341.2 mm).
H04R 1/28 - Supports de transducteurs ou enceintes conçus pour réponse de fréquence spécifiqueEnceintes de transducteurs modifiées au moyen d'impédances mécaniques ou acoustiques, p. ex. résonateur, moyen d'amortissement
H04R 1/02 - BoîtiersMeublesMontages à l'intérieur de ceux-ci
H04R 3/12 - Circuits pour transducteurs pour distribuer des signaux à plusieurs haut-parleurs
H04R 5/02 - Dispositions spatiales ou structurelles de haut-parleurs
H04R 1/40 - Dispositions pour obtenir la fréquence désirée ou les caractéristiques directionnelles pour obtenir la caractéristique directionnelle désirée uniquement en combinant plusieurs transducteurs identiques
A method and speaker system that provides a single, user adjustable tool for controlling how and which spatialization parameters are used in a single speaker multi-driver system to enhance the sound stage. The tool creates the desired amount of audio surround effect to enhance the sound stage experience or effects in multiple sound recording mode, such as music or movies. The tool is represented in a scale that runs from ‘−10’ (less immersive) to ‘+10’ (more immersive) is set to taste by the listener and will vary with room acoustics and placement.
A multi-element single enclosure loudspeaker system uses all of the available driver elements in a linear array of loudspeaker drivers for purposes of reproducing center channel program material, whether discrete within a multichannel mix (such as Dolby Digital 5.1™) or derived from a 2-channel mixdown via any appropriate means (such as SRS™ or Dolby ProLogic™ algorithms), in a manner that provides optimized intelligibility of dialog, improved overall clarity, natural timbre and dynamics of music or other effects and wide bandwidth for a wide range of seating/viewing locations for (domestic) home theater environments.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
Produits et services
Audio equipment; audio equipment, namely, speakers, loudspeakers, monitors, reference monitors, digital home theater systems, home theater speakers, reference theater speakers, subwoofers, multi-application speakers, indoor-outdoor speakers, computer speakers, automotive speakers and subwoofers, and parts and accessories for the identified goods.
A modular headphone system and method of assembling a pair of headphones to satisfy individual personal fashion, comfort and performance preferences. The inventive headphone system is comprised of a plurality of modular interchangeable headphone components, each component being interchangeable and having a plurality of unique fashion, comfort or quality grade variations.
The present inventive subject matter provides a headphone with a cord support that permits storage of a cord. The headphone can be moved between a closed configuration and an open configuration through extension or eversion of a headphone element or elements. In the open configuration, a structure or a surface is exposed that provides a support for winding and storage of the cord.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
Produits et services
Audio equipment; audio equipment, namely, speakers, water proof speakers, loudspeakers, monitors, reference monitors, digital home theater systems, home theater speakers, reference theater speakers, subwoofers, multi-application speakers, indoor-outdoor speakers, computer speakers, automotive speakers and subwoofers, and parts and accessories for the identified goods.
A single enclosure loudspeaker system projects multi-channel surround sound into a listener's room, and so replaces multiple conventional surround channel loudspeakers. The loudspeaker system includes a pair of opposing multi transducer arrays oriented laterally toward walls or reflecting surfaces (relative to the viewing axis) within the media space. The multi-element arrays are housed in a single self-powered loudspeaker enclosure along with a single (or multiple) low-frequency electro-acoustical drive element(s). In one embodiment of the invention, surround channel program material is pre-processed by an integrated wireless transmission device that performs certain digital signal processing and channel mixing steps in advance of wireless surround signal broadcast to a receiver.
A canal phone incorporates a transducer within an isolation sound chamber for reproducing sound from an audio source, and a sound-transmission passageway, or ambient sound port, for allowing ambient sounds to enter the isolation sound chamber. The passageway has inner and outer apertures, one oriented towards the ambient noise environment outside of the listener's ear and the other oriented toward the isolated chamber formed by the space between a loudspeaker diaphragm within the canal phone and the tympanum of the listener's ear. The canal phone has a port blocking switch mechanism that selectively opens or closes the aperture of the passageway that is open to the ambient noise. This switch mechanism may also electrically disconnect the transducer and seal either the outer or the inner end of the passageway in different embodiments of the invention.
A ceiling-mounted loudspeaker includes a horn-shaped enclosure, an acoustic driver, and a front module. The tubular or horn-shaped enclosure carries a slanted woofer or loudspeaker driver which radiates into an angled or slanted first opening. The tubular enclosure terminates at bottom in a second, circular opening substantially parallel to a second plane, wherein the woofer's slanted plane is inclined with respect to the second plane. The slanted woofer can be oval and radiates sound through the enclosure's interior lumen and outwardly through ports defined in a substantially circular baffle carrying the front module and connected to the second opening. The baffle carries a midrange and tweeter near the ceiling where they can provide enhanced sound dispersion.
A system and method are provided for smoothing the in-room acoustic magnitude response of an audio reproduction system. An in-room acoustic magnitude response analysis is performed to determine a room resonance induced peak associated with an audio signal. A replica of the audio signal is filtered at the room resonance induced peak. The filtered replica signal is added with the audio signal. Through this, smoothing of the room resonance induced peak may be achieved, such that a subjective impression of transient response and dynamics of the audio signal are preserved.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
Produits et services
Audio equipment, namely, speakers, loudspeakers, monitors,
reference monitors, digital home theater speakers, reference
theater speakers, subwoofers, multi-application speakers,
indoor-outdoor speakers, computer speakers, automotive
speakers and subwoofers, radios, high-definition radios,
satellite-ready radios, compact disc players, audio docking
stations, digital audio players; video components, namely
digital video players, audio-video receivers and parts for
the foregoing.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
Produits et services
Audio equipment, namely, speakers, loudspeakers, monitors, reference monitors, digital home theater speakers, reference theater speakers, subwoofers, multi-application speakers, indoor-outdoor speakers, computer speakers, automotive speakers and subwoofers, radios, high-definition radios, satellite-ready radios, compact disc players, audio docking stations, digital audio players; video components, namely,, digital video players, audio-video receivers and replacement parts for the foregoing
A mounting assembly for mounting a fixture such as a loudspeaker speaker in-wall or in-ceiling includes a bracket assembly to mechanically couple wall or ceiling and speaker to the supporting studs or joists on both sides of the hole in which the loudspeaker will be mounted. The bracket assembly may comprise two halves, each of which includes a bracket plate, a left bracket slider and a right bracket slider, and associated fasteners. Each half of the bracket is sized so that it will pass easily through the opening made in the partition for receiving the loudspeaker. Once inside the partition, the two bracket sliders expand to reach the nearby studs or joists where they are coupled to the studs or joists using fasteners such as screws. Once the bracket sliders are attached, they are secured to the bracket plate with fasteners such as thumbscrews, thereby making a rigid structure. This is repeated for the other half of the bracket assembly. The loudspeaker is then inserted into the hole and secured using the clamping dog fixtures integral to the loudspeaker. These clamps sandwich the loudspeaker frame, partition and bracket assembly into one rigid structure.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
Produits et services
(1) Audio equipment, namely, a combined entertainment system consisting of a satellite-ready high-definition (HD) radio, DVD player, CD player and MP3 disc player.
(2) Audio equipment, namely speaker docking stations for use with portable media players, namely radio and MP3 players, wireless receivers and transmitters for use with portable media players, namely, DVD players, CD players, radio and MP3 players.
95.
Compact audio reproduction system with large perceived acoustic size and image
A compact audio reproduction system for two input signals includes at least four loudspeakers disposed at the vertices of a quadrilateral not more than two feet on any side and such that no two loudspeakers are located at a distance from one another which is less than one-fourth the greatest distance between any two loudspeakers. The two input signals are connected to alternate speakers such that no two loudspeakers at adjacent vertices of the quadrilateral produce the same signal such that a listener at an arbitrary location perceives a sound source larger than the quadrilateral and significant stereo image. The signals received by two loudspeakers located at adjacent vertices may receive signals which are equalized separately from the signals received by the other loudspeakers for the purpose of reducing comb filtering and improving the tolerance of the device to placement near walls and other obstructions. Two loudspeakers may be delayed by a time corresponding to a sound distance at least equal to the shortest distance between two loudspeakers and not greater than the longest distance between two loudspeakers, for the purpose of reducing comb filtering and improving the perception of large sound source size and stereo imaging for listeners at arbitrary locations.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
Produits et services
(1) Digital cameras; video cameras; optical lenses; DVD players; computer printers; television sets; computer accessories, namely, computer mouse and keyboards; batteries for hand-held, portable electronic devices, namely, cellular telephones, appointment books, calendars, and calculators; computer hardware, namely, memory cards; digital assistants such as portable, battery operated, hand-held electronic devices, namely, appointment books, calendars, and calculators; and audio products, namely, radios, personal stereos, and acoustical speakers.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
Produits et services
(1) Audio components, namely speakers, loudspeakers, monitors, reference monitors, digital home theater systems, home theater speakers, reference theater speakers, subwoofers, multi-application seakers, indoor-outdoor speakers, computer speakers, automotive speakers and subwoofers, and parts therefor.
(2) Audio components, namely, radios, high-definition radios, satellite-ready radios, compact disc players, and other digital audio players; video components, namely, digital video players, audio-video receivers and parts therefor.
