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Modular speaker

A loudspeaker and connector technology, which is applied in the direction of loudspeaker distribution signals, sensors, loudspeakers, etc., can solve the problems that the rear channel speakers cannot be easily deployed, increase costs, and the configurability and functionality of the speaker system are limited. for easy repositioning and/or reconfiguration

Pending Publication Date: 2021-10-22
HARMAN INT IND INC
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[0004] The disadvantage of these conventional speaker systems is the limited configurability and functionality of such speaker systems
For example, fixed mounted speakers are often large and difficult to move and / or position, and are therefore usually limited to uses where these speakers are expected to remain in place indefinitely
Also, speakers of specific functionality or specific channels cannot be easily repurposed for other purposes (for example, rear channel speakers that are not used in a 5.1-channel speaker system cannot be easily deployed for a single-speaker or 2.1-channel system )
At the same time, smaller, more portable speakers are limited in connectivity options, audio processing power, and / or audio output capabilities in order to keep the speaker portable
The limited configurability and functionality of conventional speakers forces users to acquire multiple different speakers for different use cases, thus increasing the expense of obtaining an enjoyable audio experience in multiple use cases

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[0020] In the following description, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a more thorough understanding of various embodiments. It will be apparent, however, to one skilled in the art that the inventive concepts may be practiced without one or more of these specific details.

[0021] figure 1 A block diagram of an audio system module 100 configured to implement one or more aspects of various embodiments is shown. In various embodiments, an audio system module 100 , which may also be referred to as a "cell," may be physically and / or wirelessly coupled to and operate in conjunction with one or more additional audio system modules 100 . As shown, audio system module 100 includes, but is not limited to, one or more processing units 102 , I / O device interface 104 , network interface 106 , interconnect (bus) 112 , and memory 120 . Processing unit 102 , I / O device interface 104 , network interface 106 , and memory 120 may be communicatively coupled to each ot...

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Embodiments of the present disclosure set forth a system and a modular speaker. The system includes an audio system module. The audio system module includes a speaker, a connector, and one or more processing units. The one or more processing units are configured to detect a second audio system module connected to the connector; determine a network map of audio system modules, wherein the network map comprises at least the first audio system module and the second audio system module; determine a mode of operation based on the network map; receive an audio signal; and via the speaker, output audio corresponding to the audio signal based on the mode of operation.

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technical field [0001] Various embodiments relate generally to audio systems and, more particularly, to modular speakers. Background technique [0002] A key component for enjoying audio content is the speaker, which converts electrical audio signals into sound. With the proliferation of audio-only and audio-containing content via multiple devices, the demands on speakers have increased dramatically. For example, a user may have a need for speakers at home, in a vehicle, at work, and while traveling. [0003] Various types of conventional speaker systems are used in various situations. One type of speaker system, usually intended for fixed or stationary installations, such as for domestic use, includes a plurality of speakers, and each of these speakers is usually connected to a specific channel by physical wires. Loudspeakers in this type of loudspeaker system are typically configured for specific functionality within the loudspeaker system. Another type of speaker syst...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(China)
IPC IPC(8): H04R9/06H04R9/02
CPCH04R9/06H04R9/02H04R2400/11H04R5/04H04R2420/09H04R2227/005H04R3/14H04R2420/07
Inventor H.阿里
Owner HARMAN INT IND INC