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Wired, wireless, infrared, and powerline audio entertainment systems

US9462386B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 23, 2012
Grant dateOct 4, 2016
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Expiry dateSep 24, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04S3/00
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and system for communicating audio signals between an input device and an output device via a network. The output device can include loudspeakers and headphones. In some embodiments an output device, for example a center channel speaker, transmits audio signals to other output devices. In some embodiments, the output device is coupled to, or combined with, a speaker stand or speaker bracket. The network can be wireless, wired, infrared, RF, and powerline.

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