Multi-channel pairing in a media system
US8788080B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 8, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jul 22, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 25, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04S2400/01
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Technology for grouping, consolidating, and pairing individual playback devices with network capability (players) to stimulate a multi-channel listening environment is disclosed. Particularly, the embodiments described herein enable two or more playback devices to be paired, such that multi-channel audio is achieved. Such embodiments may be used to produce stereo and multi-channel audio environments for television and movies.
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