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Audio output device and audio output method

US8208639B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 27, 2010
Grant dateJun 26, 2012
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Expiry dateJul 27, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04R5/04
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An audio output device includes: a speaker unit including at least first to third speakers; and an audio signal processor configured to select either one of a first mode for outputting a stereo audio signal from the first and second speakers and a second mode for outputting a monaural audio signal from the third speaker and the first or second speaker.

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