System and methods for television with integrated sound projection system
US8274611B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 19, 2009 |
| Grant date | Sep 25, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 19, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04R5/02
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Systems and methods that facilitate the use and operation of a television (TV) with an integrated sound projection system. The sound projector preferably comprises an array of speakers configurable to project beams that reflect off the walls and ceiling to create surround sound. In one embodiment, the user can use a graphical user interface-base menu system to move the sound beams around the viewing room while being presented with a graphical representation of the same. In another embodiment, a TV remote control unit can be equipped with a embedded microphone and microprocessor control to measure the audio level and transmit the level back to the TV to be used to automatically setup audio levels and delays in surround systems. In another embodiment, individual audio settings could be saved per each activity for a preferred viewing experience for a given activity.
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