Active cancellation of a height-channel soundbar array's forward sound radiation
US11937066B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 9, 2020 |
| Grant date | Mar 19, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 10, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04S2420/01
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
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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