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Active cancellation of a height-channel soundbar array's forward sound radiation

US12348949B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 6, 2024
Grant dateJul 1, 2025
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Expiry dateMar 6, 2044

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  • 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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