Intelligent audio speakers
US8275144B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 27, 2007 |
| Grant date | Sep 25, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 8, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04R2227/003
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An intelligent audio speaker that uses a power line communication element to provide audio distribution within homes, businesses, apartment complexes, and other buildings. Multiple intelligent audio speakers may be networked together, with common control. The intelligent audio speaker may, in some embodiments of the present invention, contain enhanced ambient backlight effects to further enhance the listener's experience. In some embodiments of the present invention, an existing audio speaker is retrofitted to an intelligent audio speaker using a retrofit kit.
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