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Audio player device for synchronous playback of audio signals with a compatible device

US7742740B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 4, 2006
Grant dateJun 22, 2010
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Expiry dateAug 16, 2027

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04R2420/07
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

The present invention discloses a method, system and apparatus for playing an audio signal synchronously on a first mobile audio player and at least a second mobile audio player. More particularly, the invention pertains to an audio player device enabled for wireless transmission and reception of an audio signal. In one aspect, a delay enables the audio signal to be played synchronously on the audio player with a second audio player. In another aspect synchronization signals are used to play the audio signal synchronously on the first audio player and the second audio player.

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