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20080205681Hand-Held Computing Device With Built-In Disc-Jockey Functionality - A small compact easy to handle device with disc-jockey functionality is proposed, comprising a housing, loudspeaker system output means (08-28-2008
20080273734COMBINED POWER AND AUDIO DOCK FOR HANDHELD DEVICE - A combined power and audio dock for a handheld electronic device provides an integrated solution to the multiple uses of multifunction devices such as mobile telephones with built-in music players. The dock is configured with a recess into which the handheld device is docked so that all four exterior edges of the device are surrounded by the dock. This enables the dock to engage with any controls, jacks and ports along any edge of the device, and includes loudspeakers that can amplify the audio output of the device. The device is docked in an intentional assembly sequence that enables power and audio connectors to engage corresponding jacks on common, adjacent or opposing edges of the handheld device. Removal is accomplished in a reverse sequence.11-06-2008
20090103756Multi-Media Device - A multi-media device includes a media body which is a board and includes an electronic part and a support member is a board and includes a pivot portion which is pivotably connected to the media body. A first interface uses a communication protocol and has a mechanical connection.04-23-2009
20090196450Outdoor High-Fidelity/High Power Audio & Speaker System - A water-resistant and weatherproof high-fidelity/high power audio and speaker system adapted for outside use includes a top speaker member including a first speaker, a bottom speaker member including a second speaker, an audio component member and high current low voltage dc power supply for being mounted under the top speaker member, a spacer member for spacing the top speaker member with the bottom speaker member, and a guide member for cooperating with the spacer member to align the top speaker member and the bottom speaker member. The guide member may be a dowel pin, and the top speaker member may include a speaker terminal member to connect to the first speaker. The top speaker member may include a cabinet handle member to aid in lifting the top speaker member, and the top speaker member may include a tweeter speaker member. The top speaker member may include a woofer speaker member, and the top speaker member may include a base port member for passage of base level sounds.08-06-2009
20090279728GAME CONTROLLER WITH SPEAKER - A game controller with speaker is disclosed. The game controller is applied in a personal computer or a TV game machine and includes a control command receiving unit, a control unit, a connector terminal and a speaker. The control command receiving unit is used for receiving a game control command and outputting a control command signal. The control unit is coupled to the control command receiving unit used for receiving the control command signal. The connector terminal is coupled to the control unit and the personal computer or the TV game machine for receiving the control command signal and a first audio signal. The speaker is used for receiving and broadcasting the first audio signal.11-12-2009
20090304217APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR USING A PORTABLE MEDIA UNIT - An apparatus includes a housing, a holder coupled to the housing, an output device coupled to the housing, and a cable module. The cable module includes a cable configured to move relative to the cable module and connect with a portable media device located within the holder to communicate a media signal from the portable media device to the output device.12-10-2009
20090316942Headset and Method for Collecting same - A headset includes two sound output units and a connector connecting the two sound output units. Each of the two sound output units includes a limiting part arranged thereon. The connector is made of an elastic material and capable of being flexibly mounted to each of the limiting parts so as to improve the convenience of using the headset by making it easy to wear, adjust and collect.12-24-2009
20100002898USER FRIENDLY PORTABLE STEREO SET - The invention relates to a sound output device which comprises a first and a second sound element, where the first sound output element comprises a space which receives an electrical connection to the second sound output element and a protrusion which engages a recess in the second output element which thereby forms a fastening connection. The first and second output units can be connected to form an integral unit where the integral unit can receive an electrical cord which can be wound around the fastening connection.01-07-2010
20100128913PORTABLE DEVICE ACCESSORY AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE - Embodiments of portable device accessories and related methods are described herein. Other embodiments and related methods are also disclosed herein.05-27-2010
20100166243Ear warming article including electronic device and easily interchangeable advertising areas - An ear warming article that can be comprised of a C-shaped resilient band, an outer sleeve and a speaker or other electronic device is described. The outer sleeve is dimensioned to contain the resilient band, and includes two insulating, ear-receiving portions as well as a first opening through which the resilient band can be inserted or removed to yield an assembled or disassembled article, respectively. In a preferred embodiment, the article includes an electronic device having one or more speakers located at the ends of the resilient band; additional openings in the outer sleeve may exist for any control functionality associated with the electronic device(s). The outer sleeve can be comprised of a washable fabric material, particularly suitable as a means for interchangeable advertising (team logo, branding, etc.). In other embodiments, the ear warming article includes additional advertising and/or securing features.07-01-2010
20100202647PORTABLE AUDIO SYSTEM - The present invention integrates an amplifier with a speaker into the portable audio system. Due to the design of the structure, a notebook can be installed on the portable audio system. The portable audio system includes a body, at least one amplifier unit, at least one input/output interface unit and a circuit integration unit. The circuit integration unit includes an interface control unit, an amplifying circuit unit and an equalizing circuit unit. The amplifier can be rotated to any angle to provide multi-channel and surround sound effects. Furthermore, the portable audio system has a heat sink installed therein to lower the portable audio system's temperature.08-12-2010
20100246874FOLDABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A foldable electronic device includes a first body, a second body, a pivot element and a loudspeaker. The pivot element is pivotally connected between the first body and the second body, and the loudspeaker is disposed in the pivot element and is capable of protruding out of a side of the pivot element.09-30-2010
20100272300DEVICE FOR HOLDING VEHICLE SENSORS - A device for holding vehicle sensors in a vehicle, wherein the device includes a housing, at least one holder for mobile terminals, wherein the first holder for mobile terminals is designed such that the mobile terminals are affixed to the housing via the holder by a releasable connection, and the holder, which includes a ball, is connected to the housing by a ball socket. An inside mirror of the vehicle is affixed to a holder arm which is rotatably connected to the housing, and the housing has an installation space for holding sensors, provisions for communication, provisions for position determination, and actuation provisions for making calls.10-28-2010
20100310105SPEAKER CASE AND RELATED PROMOTIONAL METHOD - Described herein is a case for holding a plurality of items arranged in an ordered fashion. The case includes a structure having a cavity, the structure having thin walls and being lightweight; a plurality of the items to be disposed in the cavity; and a flat speaker comprising a speaker frame and a speaker, the speaker frame supporting the speaker, the speaker housing being attached to a wall of the structure and extending from outside the wall into the cavity, wherein the speaker is disposed at an area of the wall that does not interfere with the arrangement of items in the cavity.12-09-2010
20110002494Housing for an Electrically Operated Device - The invention relates to a housing for an electrically-operated device, said housing being located in an environment subject to the risk of explosion. The housing is made from a material which is gas-permeable and non-flammable. Metal foam is an example of a suitable material.01-06-2011
20110064254CASE FOR PROVIDING IMPROVED AUDIO PERFORMANCE IN PORTABLE GAME CONSOLES AND OTHER DEVICES - A system includes a portable electronic device and a case configured to be placed in association with the portable electronic device. The case includes an interface configured to receive audio signals from the portable electronic device and a speaker array configured to generate audible sounds having one or more specified audio effects based on the audio signals. The case could also include an audio amplifier configured to amplify the audio signals and to provide the amplified audio signals to the speaker array. The audio amplifier could include a filter configured to filter the audio signals in order to produce the one or more specified audio effects. The case could further include a processor configured to (i) process the audio signals in order to produce the one or more specified audio effects and (ii) output the processed audio signals to the audio amplifier.03-17-2011
20110069855ELECTRONIC APPARATUS - Disclosed is an electronic apparatus which can ensure waterproofness or dustproofness when a rectangular electroacoustic transducer is employed, and can prevent both distortion of voice and leakage of sound at the same time. A first casing (03-24-2011
20110075874Waterproof Speakers and Audio System - The present invention is directed to a waterproof speaker and audio system that can be worn in one or more holding pockets in a wetsuit, neoprene collar, or other garment, the waterproof speaker and audio system has one or more components, a first component having one or more of the following: a transmitter unit, speaker, amplifier, digital audio file storage space (for example, MP3 or Windows Media Audio file), rechargeable battery, one or more buttons, one or more input and output ports such as a universal serial bus (USB) port for charging the battery and file transfer, one or more LED lights to indicate battery charge, a screen to provide audio file information including track number, and an FM and AM radio, and a second component designed to work in connection with the first component having one or more of the following: an amplifier, rechargeable battery, speaker, receiver, and one or more control buttons.03-31-2011
20110110548HANDHELD ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A handheld electronic device including a first body, a second body, a stand and a gear set is provided. The first body has a first rack. The second body is slidably coupled with the first body. The stand having a second rack is slidably coupled with the first body and located between the first body and the second body. The gear set has a first engaging portion and a second engaging portion and is pivoted on the second body. The first and second engaging portions are engaged with the first and second racks respectively. When the first body is shifted a first distance with respect to the second body, the first body drives the gear set to rotate by the first rack, and the gear set drives the stand to be shifted a second distance greater than the first distance with respect to the second body by the second rack.05-12-2011
20110142275Sound generator - The sound generator includes a housing having a front cover, a back layer, and a peripheral wall defining a casing. An actuator, a control circuit, a sound emitter and a power source are mounted in the housing. The actuator is accessible by the user to selectively activate playback of pre-recorded sound via the control circuit. The sound generator may include selectively actuable lights for added visual appeal.06-16-2011
20110188693Receiving Set for Individual - The present invention relates to a receiving set for individual, and more particularly, to a receiving set for individual in which the exposure of line is minimized not to interrupt the user's face and both hands so that the convenience of use and the user's activity can be improved and the speakers transferring sound signals are distanced from the user's auditory organ and supported to be possible to change their positions to allow the user listening to sounds with his auditory organ open.08-04-2011
20110280429WATERPROOF PILLOW WITH AUDIO UNIT - A waterproof pillow with audio unit is described. The waterproof pillow with audio unit includes a waterproof pillow, a sound unit and a remote control unit. Either the sound unit scans a plurality of audio devices for identifying the audio devices or the audio devices respectively scan the sound unit for identifying the sound unit to establish the communication links between the sound unit and audio devices. The sound unit then utilizes a switch unit to switch for selecting one of the audio devices. An audio output device is used to output the audio output of the selected audio device. The remote control unit controls the sound unit for selecting the musical sound of the audio devices served as the audio output. The remote control unit further adjusts the volume of the audio output.11-17-2011
20120020509MOBILE TERMINAL - An object of the present invention is to provide a mobile terminal in which a sound path can be secured around speaker sound holes when the mobile terminal is placed and which can thereby provide stable sound to a user. A mobile terminal according to the present invention is a mobile terminal in which an upper housing including a display unit is connected to a lower housing (01-26-2012
20120045081ACOUSTIC SYSTEMS FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICES - A portable electronic device may have acoustic ports such as microphone and speaker ports. Acoustic devices such as microphones and speakers may be associated with the acoustic ports. An acoustic port may have an opening between an interior and exterior of the portable electronic device. The opening may be covered by a metal mesh. An acoustic fabric may be interposed between the metal mesh and the opening. The opening may be formed from a hole in a glass member having outer and inner chamfers. A microphone boot may be provided that forms front and rear radial seals with a housing of the device and a microphone unit respectively. The microphone boot may also form multiple face seals with the microphone unit. A speaker for the speaker port may be enclosed in a sealed speaker enclosure. The speaker enclosure may have a pressure-equalizing vent slit covered with an acoustic mesh.02-23-2012
20120076337Portable Audio Amplifier with Interchangeable Housing and Storage Compartment - A portable audio amplifier for a portable audio device or musical instrument that includes an internal housing and an exchangeable external housing and exchangeable cover, as well as a storage compartment is described. The storage compartment, which is contained in the internal housing, may contain a cord and other audio accessories such as picks, batteries, adapters, or personal items. The storage compartment can be opened through various methods, including translation, swiveling, pivoting, or sliding of a cover. The amplifier's external housing and/or cover may be customized by the user after purchase using exchangeable elements. Exchangeable external housing options, which act like a skin for the amplifier, include both manufactured housings (designed specifically as an external housing for the audio amplifier) and repurposed housings (designed for a primary purpose other than audio amplification). An adaptive structure may be used to adapt the dimensions of the internal housing to a larger, external housing.03-29-2012
20120087529UNDERGROUND SUBWOOFER - An underground subwoofer system in which abrupt disruptions in airflow have been corrected through modifications of the subwoofer system output airway path, thereby substantially reducing sound wave turbulence, while simultaneously undergoing an above ground substantially 180-degree directional change in the sound wave air or airway path. These modifications provide smoothly contiguous cross-sectional area directional transitions in the airway path, and can include variations in the subwoofer system design, the sound wave airway path design, the above ground directional change hood design, and/or a selective combination of the above.04-12-2012
20120099750SPEAKER AND MIXER ASSEMBLY - A transportable audio system is described. The transportable audio system may include a speaker module and speaker mating module. The speaker module may include a backside mating edge and a backside interior inset from the backside mating edge. The backside mating edge may include a first attachment mechanism. The speaker mating module may include a frontside mating edge and a frontside face. The frontside mating edge may include a second attachment mechanism. The speaker mating module may be removably mountable to the speaker module via the first and second attachment mechanisms.04-26-2012
20120106764Multi-Function Mobile Device Carrying Case - A multi-function mobile device carrying case for a mobile device includes a case housing incorporating a retractable headset, a microphone, a multi-function control button, and an interface cable. The carry case further includes a device housing attached to the case housing and configured to accommodate a mobile device. When a mobile device is placed in the device housing and the interface cable is connected into the headphone jack of the mobile device, the carrying case enables the user to use various functions of the mobile device without accessing the mobile device itself.05-03-2012
20120121117MOBILE TERMINAL - A mobile terminal is provided. The mobile terminal includes a case defining a body of the mobile terminal, a circuit board located in the body, an electronic device located in the body, a mounting portion formed at the case so as to mount the electronic device to the case, and a connection terminal provided at the circuit board, the connection terminal providing an elastic contact between the circuit board and the electronic device, the electronic device being electrically connected to the circuit board via the connection terminal.05-17-2012
20120183168Removable Accessory Systems And Methods - Accessory systems and methods are provided. An accessory may be designed with two loops (such as an elastomeric strap or two elastic loops) attached to the back of a decorative ornament using, for example, an interlocking post. The accessory may be removably attached to footwear. The ornament may rest on the upper part of a shoe, while the two elastic loops secure the ornament by coming together underneath the shoe strap, upper or lace to form a single combined loop and then flipping over the ornament, thereby holding it in place. These accessory ornaments may be moved from shoe to shoe, allowing the wearer to create their own look. In addition, the wearer may change the ornament on the same shoe, changing the look of that one shoe, depending on the chosen ornament. The accessory ornament may be attached to other objects, such as ski poles, helmets, goggles, bike handle bars, zippers, and purses. The accessory ornament may include a media player, speakers and a computer processor to execute the media player and facilitate playback of music.07-19-2012
20120195451WATERPROOF STRUCTURE FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A waterproof structure for an electronic device according to the present invention includes: a housing in which a sound-transmitting hole is formed; a sound producing member and/or sound collecting member stored at a position facing the sound-transmitting hole in the housing; a sheet of nonwoven fabric arranged from the outside of the housing to seal the sound-transmitting hole; and a water-proofing sheet arranged on an outer surface of the sheet of nonwoven fabric.08-02-2012
20120213397Portable Speaker Apparatus - A portable speaker apparatus includes a casing defining an interior area. A processor and memory are situated in the casing, the memory having program instructions, prerecorded sound data records, and auxiliary sound data records. A sound data input is connected to the processor and memory for transferring auxiliary sound data to respective memory records, such as sound data from a computer or mp3 player. A sound selection input is connected to the processor and memory for selecting one of a respective prerecorded sound record and auxiliary sound record. A microphone is configured to receive sound from outside the casing. A speaker is situated in the casing and configured to emit selected sound data received immediately from the microphone and to emit sound data selected from memory.08-23-2012
20120213398SPEAKER, AND ELECTRONIC APPARATUS AND CELLULAR PHONE USING THE SPEAKER - A speaker includes a magnetic circuit, frame, diaphragm, voice coil, and terminals. The frame has an opening and is coupled to the magnetic circuit, and includes a resin portion. The diaphragm is coupled to a rim of the opening of the frame. The voice coil includes lead wires and is coupled to the diaphragm, and a part of the voice coil is disposed at a magnetic gap of the magnetic circuit. The terminals are coupled to the frame by insert-molding. An outer shape formed of the frame and the terminals is one of a rectangle or a square. The resin portion of the frame has cut-away sections at corners of its outer shape.08-23-2012
20120243720Auto-Play Audible Publication - A novel auto-play audible publication, which enables to play the contents and voice simultaneously without external players; the audible publication is either of book, newspaper, magazine, booklet, leaflet, calendar, card, CD album, notebook, religious scripture/journal; in particular, the audible publication comprises: thin speaker, play panel, control circuit board, speaker driving flexible circuit board and power supply, of which the control circuit board is provided with a memory for storing all audio data in the audible publication; the play panel can be controlled to select the contents and send signals to the control circuit board, and make the speaker driving flexible circuit board output audio effect to the thin speaker for play back. While simultaneous reading and listening, the audible publication also allows learning acoustically the contents and listen to correct voice for a better learning effect.09-27-2012
20120250924Portable Loudspeaker - A portable loudspeaker includes an electro-acoustic driver which creates sound waves when operated and a housing having a front side to which the driver is secured. An internal part of the housing defines a first portion of an acoustic volume in which at least a portion of the driver is located. The sound waves from the driver are capable of acoustically energizing the acoustic volume. A unitary battery module is removably secured to the housing for providing electrical power to the driver. A part of the battery module defines a second portion of the acoustic volume.10-04-2012
20120257775Ear warming article including electronic device and easily interchangeable advertising areas - An ear warming article that can be comprised of a C-shaped resilient band, an outer sleeve and a speaker or other electronic device is described. The outer sleeve is dimensioned to contain the resilient band, and includes two insulating, ear-receiving portions as well as a first opening through which the resilient band can be inserted or removed to yield an assembled or disassembled article, respectively. In a preferred embodiment, the article includes an electronic device having one or more speakers located at the ends of the resilient band; additional openings in the outer sleeve may exist for any control functionality associated with the electronic device(s). The outer sleeve can be comprised of a washable fabric material, particularly suitable as a means for interchangeable advertising (team logo, branding, etc.). In other embodiments, the ear warming article includes additional advertising and/or securing features.10-11-2012
20120294469COVER FOR HAND-HELD ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A cover for a hand-held device, which has a device body and a speaker, includes a cover body configured for covering a portion the device body and for covering the speaker and a channel for positioning adjacent the device body. The channel is configured to form a sound duct when mounted adjacent the back side of the device body and to be in communication with the speaker when the cover is mounted to the hand-held device for redirecting at least a portion of the sound waves emitted from the speaker to a location remote from the speaker.11-22-2012
20120294470Multifunctional Electronic Light Emitting Removable Grip Sleeve For A Paintbrush - The present invention is a multifunctional electronic light emitting removable grip sleeve for a paintbrush. A paintbrush is to be inserted into an encasement to improve handling and control over the paintbrush. The encasement is ergonomic and smoothly contours to the hand of a painter or user. Within the encasement are two elastic walls that can be tapered to allow the handle of a paintbrush to become lodged as it is inserted. Atop the encasement is a plurality of illuminating sources, preferably LED's, which are used to direct light onto a painted surface. Additionally, a multitude of electronic components can be installed into the present invention in increase productivity and provide convenience for the painter. For example, Bluetooth technology can be implemented into the encasement, similar to cellular phones, along with a radio scanner, a stereo system, and a USB port. Painting is facilitated by using the present invention.11-22-2012
20120308064Mobile Device Protective Case with Built-in Speaker System - A mobile device protective case is provided that facilitates the playback of audio via an imbedded speaker system. The protective case comprises a front portion, a rear portion hingedly secured thereto, an TRS connector auxiliary (AUX) audio jack, a signal processing means, at least one speaker and a power source. The speakers, signal processing means and power source are housed within the rear portion of the case. The AUX jack is electrically connected to the signal processing means such that when connected to a mobile device, audio signals may be sent to the signal processing means and to the speakers. The speakers may be used when the protective case is open or closed. This gives a user the option of enclosing the device in the case to protect the same, or leaving the case open to provide access to the user interface of the device.12-06-2012
20120314894AUDIO TOWING HANDLE - One embodiment provides a system and method for an audio handle. The audio handle includes a rope, the rope including a first end operable to be attached to a vehicle for towing a user. The audio handle further includes a handle connected to the rope. The handle includes one or more speakers operable to communicate an audio signal to the user. The rope includes one or more wires for communicating an electronic audio signal from an audio source of the vehicle to the speakers to generate the audio signal. The first end includes an audio jack for connecting the one or more wires to the audio source to receive the electronic audio signal.12-13-2012
20120314895SHEATH TO MASK ELECTRICAL CONDUCTOR - A portable, flexible cover connected between a source of signals such as an MP3 player and headphones, the flexible cover comprising a substantially flat and flexible surface encapsulating a conductor yet substantially resting on a surface or on the body of a wearer and have a design to mask the conductor and minimize tangling thereof.12-13-2012
20120321118PORTABLE SPEAKER DEVICE - A portable speaker device includes a cabinet shell body for receiving a speaker driver at a front tubular end thereof. A top wall of the cabinet shell body has a concavity defined by a recessed surface portion and front and rear inner surface portions. A handle lever is configured to be fitted into the concavity, and has a fulcrum region pivotally mounted to the rear inner surface portion, a weight region disposed proximate to the front inner surface portion to be angularly displaceable between laid-down and lifted positions, and a power region interposed and configured to facilitate gripping. A biasing member is disposed to bias the weight region to the laid-down position. A lift limiting member is disposed to limit the movement of the weight region to a predetermined distance when lifted toward the lifted position.12-20-2012
20130028457PORTABLE SPEAKER - A portable speaker having a base, a cover, a scissors mechanism, a positioning mechanism, a restoring element, a push-push type mechanism and a speaker module is provided. The scissors mechanism, the positioning mechanism, the restoring element, the push-push type mechanism are disposed between the base and the cover, respectively. The scissors mechanism translates the cover vertically. The positioning mechanism translates the cover to an original position, a first position or a second position. The restoring element repositions the cover from the first position to the original position or the second position. The push-push type mechanism fixes the cover to the original position or the second position. The speaker module is disposed in the base or the cover, wherein the sound from the speaker module is able to be output from the interval between the base and the cover when the cover is at the second position.01-31-2013
20130070948PROTECTIVE CASE WITH SPEAKER SOUND AMPLIFICATION PATH - A protective case having a speaker sound amplification path and an electronic device including at least one speaker device are disclosed. The protective case includes a base surface placed adjacent to at least one side of the electronic device to protect the electronic device, at least one speaker sound amplification path formed in the base surface and having a specific depth including a first location corresponding to a speaker hole of the electronic device to output a speaker sound of the speaker device, and a speaker sound output hole at a second location extended from the speaker sound amplification path and formed to an outer side of the protective case in an open manner, wherein the speaker sound output from the speaker hole is amplified within the speaker sound amplification path and is then output through the speaker sound output hole.03-21-2013
20130077812PORTABLE TERMINAL DEVICE - A portable terminal device has first and second casings (03-28-2013
20130094687WIRELESS SPEAKER AND RETRACTABLE EAR BUD - A speaker device for hands-free operation of a mobile device includes a first assembly operable for wireless communication with a mobile device, and a second assembly with a receptacle for docking at least a portion of the first assembly. The first assembly includes a first speaker and a first microphone, while the second assembly includes a second speaker. When the first assembly is docked in the receptacle of the second assembly, the mobile device is connected in wireless communication with the second speaker, and when the first assembly is removed from the second assembly, the mobile device is connected in wireless communication with the first speaker.04-18-2013
20130129132WEARABLE SPEAKER SYSTEM WITH SATELLITE SPEAKERS AND A PASSIVE RADIATOR - This application relates to a wearable speaker system with a passive radiator and an active driver speaker that are connected by a flexible tube. Acoustic energy from the active driver speaker is projected through the flexible tube to the passive radiator, causing the passive radiator to vibrate and resonate in response to the acoustic energy to project the desired audible sounds to a user.05-23-2013
20130136289LOW-PROFILE SPEAKER ARRANGEMENTS FOR COMPACT ELECTRONIC DEVICES - A portable electronic device that provides audio sound output from multiple internal speakers to a common output audio opening in a housing of the portable electronic device is disclosed. In one embodiment, the multiple internal speakers are provided in close proximity to one another, such as adjacent to one another, and serve to produce audio sound pertaining to different audio channels. The sound (i.e., pressure waves) produced by each of the internal speakers is directed into a respective acoustic chamber and output via the output audio opening in the housing. Accordingly, the acoustic chambers for the multiple internal speakers can each direct their audio sound output to the same output audio opening in the housing. The respective acoustic chambers can be formed adjacent to one another with a structural barrier serving to separate the distinct acoustic chambers.05-30-2013
20130142372MEDIA ASSEMBLY FOR A STRUCTURAL SUPPORT - A speaker assembly is provided with a speaker, a housing mounted to the speaker, and a reflector spaced apart from and facing the speaker. The reflector has a generally convex central region and a plurality of circumferentially spaced lobes, each extending radially outward from the central region for reflecting acoustic vibrations from the speaker radially outboard from the reflector while providing gaps between the lobes for permitting acoustic vibrations to pass therethrough. A series of supports connect the housing and the reflector. The supports are spaced circumferentially about the housing for providing openings between the supports for an outlet of the reflected acoustic vibrations. Each of the supports is aligned with and externally visually conceals one of the lobes.06-06-2013
20130156244SOUNDER FOR MOBILE APPARATUS - A sounder for use in mobile apparatus comprising an electronic signal generator and a electroacoustic transducer to generate an audible sound, wherein the sound comprises continuous repetitions of a pre-determined section of substantially broadband sound.06-20-2013
20130163801TRANSPARENT PANEL FOR MOBILE DEVICE, METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME, AND MOBILE DEVICE USING THE SAME - A transparent panel including a plurality of microholes, which has improved shock resistance by distributing external shocks and allows distortion-free audio data to pass through the same while preventing or substantially preventing infiltration of foreign materials, a method for manufacturing the same, and a mobile device using the same. A transparent panel including a panel having a thickness and a plurality of microholes formed at a side of the panel, a diameter of each of the microholes being 50 to 500 μm.06-27-2013
20130170683Portable Vibration Speaker - The invention discloses a kind of portable vibration speaker that is composed of an upper cover, a lower cover, and a vibrating tone generator and a control circuit (the both are fitted inside the lower cover). The inside of the upper cover is fitted with a speaker. The improvements include a blow-molded spring; one end of the blow-molded spring is connected to the upper cover, and the other end is connected to the lower cover in rotating mode; inner wall of the upper cover is provided with a buckle, and a buckle flute is arranged in a position on the lower cover corresponding to the buckle. A blow-molded spring connects the resonant sound unit and speakers into one piece so as to avoid the flaws such as poor sound effects and narrow volume range of pure resonant sound unit or conventional compact sound unit. Music of different sound quality may be given with superior sound quality effects. The portable vibration speaker is characterized by its compactness, handiness and superior bass effects, and may meet the needs of young consumers.07-04-2013
20130170684Portable Loudspeaker - A portable loudspeaker includes an electro-acoustic driver which creates sound waves when operated and a housing having a front side to which the driver is secured. The loudspeaker also includes a battery supported by the housing for providing electrical power to the driver and a cover having an upper portion and a lower portion, and secured to the housing which can be moved between (i) a closed position in which the upper and lower portions overlie the driver, and (ii) an open position in which the upper and lower portions do not overlie the driver and are substantially disposed beneath a supporting base of the housing. A controller controls operation of the loudspeaker. When the cover is moved to the closed position, the controller mutes the driver if the driver was outputting acoustic waves when the cover was moved to the closed position.07-04-2013
20130170685ELECTRONIC APPARATUS HAVING RESONANCE STRUCTURE FOR SPEAKER DEVICE - An electronic apparatus having a resonance structure for providing smooth resonance of a speaker sound of a speaker device is provided. The electronic apparatus includes an upper case frame, a lower case frame adapted to be joined with the upper case frame and have a sealing structure for joining the lower case frame and the upper case frame, a speaker device fixed to an inner surface of one of the upper case frame and the lower case frame, and a board electrically connected with speaker terminals of the speaker device when the upper case frame and the lower case frame are joined and, wherein a sealing space formed by the sealing structure creates a resonance space of the speaker device.07-04-2013
20130223668LOUDSPEAKER BOX AND MOBILE TERMINAL DEVICE - The present disclosure discloses a loudspeaker box, including a foam, a loudspeaker and a box having an opening of the box. The loudspeaker is internally placed inside the box through the opening of the box, an outer surface of the loudspeaker is aligned to an edge of the opening of the box, a gap is set between the loudspeaker and the opening of the box, and a bottom portion of the loudspeaker abuts against the bottom portion of the box; and the foam is annularly covered on the gap between the loudspeaker and the opening of the box, such that the integral thickness of the loudspeaker box is reduced.08-29-2013
20130236044HANDHELD LOUDSPEAKER DEVICE - A handheld loudspeaker device, comprising: a handheld base, a first port and a second port, a first sound guidance tube, and a second sound guidance tube. A front end of said handheld base is provided with a receiving space to place said mobile phone. Said first port and said second port are each placed on one side of said receiving space, so that said first port is connected to a loudspeaker of said mobile phone to transmit sound, and said second port is connected to a microphone to receive voice. When a user activates loudspeaker function of said mobile phone, stereo sound can be obtained at the loudspeaker slots corresponding to a first horn port and a second horn port. Through said second port, a user can speak to a receiving party at a remote end via the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) and the Internet.09-12-2013
20130251182AUDIO PORT CONFIGURATION FOR COMPACT ELECTRONIC DEVICES - A portable electronic device that provides compact configurations for audio elements are disclosed. The audio elements can be drivers (e.g., speakers) or receivers (e.g., microphones). In one embodiment, an audio element can be mounted on or coupled to an intermediate structure (e.g., a flexible electrical substrate) having an opening therein to allow audio sound to pass there through. In another embodiment, an audio chamber can be formed to assist in directing audio sound between an opening an outer housing and a flexible electronic substrate to which the audio element is mounted or coupled thereto. In still another embodiment, a barrier, such as a mesh barrier, can be provided in an opening of an outer housing so that undesired foreign substances can be blocked from further entry into the opening in the outer housing.09-26-2013
20130259282BACK CASE FOR A PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A back case includes a main body adapted to be coupled detachably to a rear surface portion of a portable electronic device, and a sound guide member connected to the main body. the sound guide member a sound guide surface that is adapted to face the rear surface portion of the portable electronic device, that has a corrugated surface part corresponding in position to a speaker of the portable electronic device, and that cooperates with the rear surface portion of the portable electronic device to define a sound guide space having a forward-facing opening.10-03-2013
20130259283MODULAR SPEAKER SYSTEM, COMPONENTS OF A MODULAR SPEAKER SYSTEM, AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME - A multi-speaker audio system is configured to provide flexible use of speakers in any number of different environments. The multi-speaker system may include a stationary speaker unit and a portable speaker unit. The portable speaker unit may be operated in conjunction with, or separate from, the stationary speaker unit. When connected or otherwise used with the stationary speaker unit, the portable speaker unit may receive audio signals and pass at least some of the signals and/or corresponding data to the stationary speaker unit for output. When disconnected from the stationary speaker unit, the portable speaker unit may receive audio signals and output sound accordingly. The stationary speaker unit may also be able to receive audio signals and pass at least some of the signals or corresponding audio data to the portable speaker unit or output the data itself. The speaker units may be physically coupled to each other, such as by connecting the speaker units using an adapter or port, joining electrical leads, or nesting the portable speaker unit at least partially within the stationary speaker unit.10-03-2013
20130266169AUDIO PERFORMANCE SYSTEM - An audio performance system for use during an event including a shipping container containing at least a first electroacoustic device. A lifting device forms a first portion of the shipping container, the lifting device configured to movably secure the first electroacoustic device between a first position for transport of the container and a second position for the event. A second portion of the shipping container is configured to be manually removable. A third portion of the shipping container is configured to positionably secure a second electroacoustic device for the event.10-10-2013
20130301863HAND-HELD ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND/OR COVER FOR A HAND-HELD ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A cover for a hand-held device or a hand-held device housing includes a channel in communication with a speaker of the hand-held device for redirecting at least a portion of the sound waves emitted from the speaker to a location remote from the speaker.11-14-2013
20130308810Speaker - A speaker comprises a main body. The main body is disposed with a central processing unit, an amplifier and a control interface. A music storage medium is connected to the central processing unit and can be controlled via the control interface to play music via the amplifier. The main body is disposed with a flip type cover, and a connector is accommodated inside the cover for being electrically connected with the music storage medium. The connector is connected to the central processing unit of the main body via an elastically retractable connecting line.11-21-2013
20130308811APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR LONG PLAYBACK OF SHORT RECORDINGS - A method and apparatus for providing long playback of short recordings are disclosed. An example method includes recording audio for a time period that is less than a maximum recording time, receiving an indication that the audio is to be played back, playing the audio back for a duration corresponding to the time period, determining the audio is to be repeated, and responsive to determining that the audio is to be repeated, at the end of the time period duration, playing the audio back multiple times for a preset time or preset number of repetitions.11-21-2013
20130322673GUITAR CASE - A guitar case has an amplifier unit and a speaker unit connected thereto integrally provided in a case main body. The speaker unit includes one or more speakers and is disposed in a panel of the case main body at a position which houses and faces a rear of a guitar neck portion. The guitar case includes: an adjustment operation unit disposed on the case main body close to the speaker unit, connected to the amplifier unit, and operated from outside; a connector unit disposed on the case main body, connected to an input unit of the amplifier unit, and including a microphone jack, a guitar microphone jack, and an external sound source jack; and a power supply unit supplying DC power to the amplifier unit. The amplifier unit is disposed adjacent to the speaker unit and connected to the speaker unit by connection wiring.12-05-2013
20130329929SPEAKER APPARATUS AND SPEAKER BOX - A speaker apparatus comprises a speaker box SB in which a speaker 12-12-2013
20130343589PORTABLE COMPUTER ELECTRICAL GROUNDING AND AUDIO SYSTEM ARCHITECTURES - A portable computing device having a substantially non-conducting outer housing and alternative electrical grounding and audio system architectures is disclosed. The device can be a laptop computer having a main logic board, a keyboard assembly, an audio source positioned below the keyboard assembly, and an equalizer electrically coupled to the audio source, with each of these components being electrically coupled to a universal grounding structure. The audio source emits sound waves that are propagated through the keyboard assembly and between gaps between keyboard keys and the outer housing. Settings for the equalizer can be selected to account for sound absorption and amplification characteristics of the sound waves along these sound transmission paths. The universal grounding structure includes a plurality of separate ground components that are electrically intercoupled, each being substantially smaller than the overall portable computing device, and also includes an electromagnetic interference shield around the main logic board.12-26-2013
20140016811MOBILE TERMINAL HANDWRITING PEN - A mobile terminal handwriting pen is provided, and the handwriting pen is integrated with an earphone. The handwriting pen includes: a pen nib, which is an earphone plug; a pen body, one end of which is fixedly connected to the pen nib, and the other end is movably connected to a pen cap, wherein, an earphone cord is set within the pen body, and both ends of the earphone cord are respectively connected with the earphone plug and an earplug; and the pen cap, which movably cooperates and connects with the pen body and on which the earplug is set. The present invention has a simple structure and less production cost, and it is easy to be standardized and massively produced, which is convenient for usage and promotion.01-16-2014
20140023221MOBILE ENTERTAINMENT DEVICE - A movable cart that provides entertainment. The present invention may include a housing with wheels. The housing may include a rechargeable battery that powers at least one speaker system mounted to the housing. The housing may further include multiple outlets to plug in other equipment, such as laptops, tablets, mixers and the like. The equipment may be connected to and play audio using the speakers.01-23-2014
20140044296AUDIBLE SOUNDS PLAY DEVICE CLIP ON TO SPOON AND FORK - The invention is a recording and playing device that can clip on to an eating utensil for example a fork or spoon for use by a parent or a child caregiver when feeding a child. The child is rewarded with a pleasing sound if he or she eats the food and punished with a negative sound if he or she does not eat the food. The device of the present invention may have various shapes from an airplane to a cartoon character so it can produce both visual and audio stimulation/entertaining effect to attract and maintain the interest of a child and encourage a child to eat more varieties of food.02-13-2014
20140050347WATER RESISTANT HOLDER WITH A SPEAKER FOR ELECTRONIC PRODUCT - A water resistant holder with a speaker for electronic products, which is used to contain a portable electronic product, and is designed to be water resistant by way of the provision of the base that can be disposed at an appropriate angle and simultaneously allows the sound to be amplified and played out through the base; said holder includes a base and a cover for mounting on the base, wherein the base is provided on its top with a platform, which has a surrounding groove for receiving the edge of the cover for fastening purpose; the interior of the platform has locking pieces accommodating to the portable electronic product, and has a sound receiving hole at an appropriate position for connecting to the sound outlet; the sound receiving hole is connect to the loudspeaker hole via a through path in the speaker under the base, such that the sound can be amplified.02-20-2014
20140064538CLUTCH SPEAKER - A clutch speaker system includes top and bottom sides, a speaker enclosure with a speaker and first and second flexible side wings. The top side and speaker enclosure are hingedly affixed to the bottom side, and the speaker enclosure is slideably engaged with the top side, forming a hinged clutch with left and right sides and an interior. The first flexible side wing is disposed along the left side of the hinged clutch and is affixed along the left edge of the top and bottom sides to form a first flexible interface. The second flexible side wing is disposed along the right side of the clutch and is affixed along the right edge of the top and bottom sides to form a second flexible interface. The speaker enclosure includes a firing port that is directed into the interior of the hinged clutch. The speaker is positioned opposite the firing port.03-06-2014
20140072159LEAK TOLERANT ACOUSTIC TRANSDUCER FOR MOBILE DEVICE - A mobile device is described. The mobile device includes an acoustic transducer that projects sound in a first direction and a second direction. A housing includes a cavity. The acoustic transducer is positioned in the housing to project sound in the first direction through an aperture in the housing. The transducer also projects sound in the second direction within the cavity. A first port is acoustically coupled to the cavity and acoustically isolated from the aperture. The sound projected in the second direction is emitted through the first port. A membrane covers the aperture and the first port. The membrane receives sound from the aperture and the first port and radiates the sound away from the housing.03-13-2014
20140079266MATING PORTABLE SPEAKER WITH PROTECTED CONNECTOR - A speaker comprises a housing that defines an internal cavity within which a sound generating member is disposed. The housing includes a front panel and a rear panel and defines a base. The rear panel includes a kickstand configured to extend from the rear panel in a deployed position and, together with the base, to support the speaker housing in an upright, leaning orientation. The speaker comprises an electrical connector disposed between the kickstand and the rear panel. The electrical connector is configured for coupling an external source of electrical power to the speaker. Front panels of first and second speakers define front surfaces configured to facilitate positioning of the first speaker and the second speaker in a face-to-face mating arrangement. Each of the first speaker and the second speaker comprises magnetic elements disposed for retaining the first speaker and the second speaker in the face-to-face mating arrangement.03-20-2014
20140079267Sound System for Portable Devices - A speaker assembly comprises a portable device receiver and leg, allowing users to enjoy hands free viewing or listening experience. The sound system can be configured to provide an enhanced listening experience via at least one of a virtual surround system, a speaker driver, one or more speakers, adjustable control functions, and retained or increased acoustic power.03-20-2014
20140079268WATER-PROOF SOUND TRANSMITTING MEMBER - Provided is a water-proof sound transmitting member that is less likely to be bonded to a housing at a position other than a normal attachment position. The present invention provides a waterproof sound transmitting member (03-20-2014
20140119587WATERPROOF PIEZOELECTRIC CERAMIC SPEAKER - A waterproof piezoelectric ceramic speaker comprises a ceramic composite and a vibration membrane. The ceramic composite includes a ceramic plate and a driving electrode assembly arranged on the ceramic plate and supplying a driving voltage to the ceramic plate to generate vibration for the ceramic plate. The vibration membrane includes a first vibration layer and a second vibration layer respectively adhered to two opposite surfaces of the ceramic composite. The first vibration layer and the second vibration layer respectively have a resonance member adhered to the ceramic plate and resonating with the ceramic plate synchronously, a waterproof member connecting with the resonance member to seal the driving electrode assembly, and a bonding member extending from a perimeter of the resonance member to seal the resonance member.05-01-2014
20140126760WEARABLE SPEAKER SYSTEM WITH SATELLITE SPEAKERS AND A PASSIVE RADIATOR - This application relates to a wearable speaker system with passive radiators and active driver speakers that are connected by tubes. Acoustic energy from each active driver speaker is projected through the tubes to each respective passive radiator, causing the passive radiators to vibrate and resonate in response to the acoustic energy to project the desired audible sounds to a user.05-08-2014
20140169605WIRELESS AUDIO COUPLER AND AMPLIFIER FOR MOBILE PHONE, TABLET DEVICE, MP3 PLAYER AND THE LIKE - An electronic amplifier device amplifies magnetic audio signals emanating from a portable electronic device placed thereon. The electronic amplifier device includes a housing having a designated area for placement of the portable electronic device thereon, an amplifier circuit, and at least one loudspeaker electrically coupled to the amplifier circuit. A wireless audio coupler circuit situated within the electronic amplifier device includes a magnetic signal pick-up coil which is situated in close proximity to the designated area on the housing. The magnetic signal pick-up coil senses magnetic signals emanating from the portable electronic device placed on the designated area of the housing, and the electronic amplifier device amplifies these signals and provides them to the loudspeaker.06-19-2014
20140169606PROTECTIVE SPEAKER COVER - A protective speaker cover includes a main body and a securing mechanism for releasably securing the protective cover to an audio speaker grille. The main body includes a faceplate having sidewalls extending from an outer perimeter edge of the faceplate and being sized to cover the speaker grille surrounding the audio speaker. In one embodiment, the securing mechanism is a plurality of aligned clips extending from the inner facing side of the faceplate and having protrusions at a distal end being sized for snap-lock engagement within the open grooves of the speaker grille. In another embodiment, the inner facing surface of the sidewalls includes at least one spring-loaded member for securing the main body against the outer facing wall of the speaker grille. In another embodiment of the securing mechanism, the inner facing surface of the sidewalls includes a rubberized gasket for frictionally engaged receipt of the speaker grille.06-19-2014
20140185853WATERPROOF MICROPHONE DEVICE - This waterproof microphone device includes a plurality of microphones, a housing, and a plurality of air-impermeable cover members. The plurality of microphones pick up sound wave and output an audio signal. The housing individually houses the plurality of microphones. The housing includes a plurality of holes. The hole guides sound wave to the microphone. The plurality of air-impermeable cover members are mounted on the housing. The air-impermeable cover member seals off the hole.07-03-2014
20140193017PORTABLE AUDIO DEVICE AND HOUSING - A portable audio device has a gate member that is spring activated to allow for attachment to other articles. The spring-activated gate member is integrated within the portable audio device. The portable audio device includes a receiver and transmitter for communication of wireless data. When the receiver receives audio signals, they may be outputted to a speaker that is part of the portable audio device. The portable audio device includes a waterproof portion.07-10-2014
20140193018ELECTRONIC DEVICE HAVING SENSOR FOR DETECTING EXTERNAL ENVIRONMENT - An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a case frame having an opening, a first unit, and at least one external environment sensor. The opening has a predetermined size and is formed in the case frame. The first unit is disposed inside the electronic device and is configured to perform a first function via the opening. The at least one external environment sensor is disposed inside the electronic device and detects an external environment condition via the opening. The electronic device uses an already formed opening for data input/output as an external connection path for the external environment sensor to avoid creating a separate opening for the external environment sensor.07-10-2014
20140219489WIRELESS SPEAKER WITH PARABOLIC REFLECTORS - Described herein is an acoustic device including a speaker device adapted to wirelessly connect to, and relay audio signals from, an audio source. An external acoustic reflector is adapted to receive the speaker device inside or on the external acoustic reflector. The external acoustic reflector amplifies a sound generated by the speaker device.08-07-2014
20140254848WATERPROOF CONTROLLER FOR AUDIO HEADSETS - Disclosed herein are inline waterproof controllers for electronic devices. The waterproof inline controllers can house and protect a remote controller from damage. The waterproof inline controllers can allow for a user to remotely operate an audio device while the user is exercising or engaged in watersports. The waterproof inline controllers may further include a microphone or speaker. A method of making the waterproof inline controllers provides a cost effective and efficient means of manufacture.09-11-2014
20140254849WATERPROOF SOUND TRANSMITTING MEMBER - A waterproof sound transmitting member according to the present invention includes: a waterproof sound transmitting membrane having a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface; and a first adhesive sheet and a second adhesive sheet that are disposed on the first surface. When viewed in a direction perpendicular to the first surface, the first adhesive sheet has a closed frame shape, and the second adhesive sheet is disposed within the frame formed by the first adhesive sheet and is spaced from the first adhesive sheet. This waterproof sound transmitting member has a structure suitable for preventing deterioration in sound quality due to sagging of the waterproof sound transmitting membrane.09-11-2014
20140270304SPEAKER ASSEMBLY - A speaker assembly includes a support member and a frame member. The support member is configured to be attached to a support surface and includes a body portion and a flange. The body portion is configured to pass through an opening in the support surface. The frame member supports at least one audio driver and is configured to be removably attachable to the support member such that the frame member and the at least one audio driver can be removed from a front side of the support member without removing the support member from the support surface.09-18-2014
20140270305Portable Electronic Device Directed Audio System and Method - A computationally implemented system and method that is designed to, but is not limited to: electronically providing audio output information to one or more portions of a portable electronic device to be outputted from said portable electronic device via one or more acoustic ultrasonic signals; and electronically outputting, said one or more acoustic ultrasonic signals to be demodulated into one or more acoustic audio signals containing one or more portions of said audio output information at one or more locations spaced from said portable electronic device based at least in part according to said one or more acoustic ultrasonic signals and based at least in part according to one or more portable electronic device ultrasonic emitter arrangements. In addition to the foregoing, other method aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and text forming a part of the present disclosure.09-18-2014
20140270306PROXIMITY SENSING DEVICE CONTROL ARCHITECTURE AND DATA COMMUNICATION PROTOCOL - Mobile device speaker control may include: monitoring one or more devices wirelessly coupled with a data network, receiving one or more data packets from each of the one or more devices, filtering received data packets by evaluating a received signal strength (e.g., RSSI) of the received packets, comparing the received signal strength of each of the received packets to a threshold to determine whether the one or more devices are to perform an action, and performing the action only if one or more indicia other than the received signal strength indicate a near field proximity within the threshold or a direct physical contact between a wireless device receiving the data packets and one of the one or more devices that is wirelessly transmitting the data packets.09-18-2014
20140286518CEILING LOUDSPEAKER SYSTEM - The present invention comprises a method and apparatus for installing a tile-mounted ceiling speaker that combines the ease of installation of a lay-in speaker system with the visual appearance of a tile-mounted speaker system. In one or more embodiments, the apparatus of the present invention includes a support frame and back box assembly configured for installation on top of a ceiling tile and a loudspeaker cartridge configured to be mounted to the support frame through an appropriately-sized hole in the ceiling tile. In one or more embodiments, the method of the present invention comprises forming an appropriately-sized hole in a ceiling tile, laying an integrated back box and support frame on top of the ceiling tile, connecting wires from an external audio source to terminals provided at the back box, connecting wires provided on the inside of the back box to a loudspeaker cartridge, inserting the loudspeaker cartridge into the hole in the ceiling tile from below, fastening the loudspeaker cartridge to the support frame, and fastening a grille to the loudspeaker cartridge. In one or more embodiments, a variety of interchangeable loudspeaker cartridges having differing loudspeaker configurations are provided. In one or more embodiments, the support frame and back box assembly is configured to allow installation of more than one loudspeaker cartridge. In one or more embodiments, the loudspeaker cartridges are configured for use both with a back box and without back box.09-25-2014
20140294216WATERPROOF SPEAKER USE ON SHIP - The present invention relates to a waterproof speaker use on ship, which also includes a screw and a nut used to combine a vibration board, a first rubber pad, a base seat, a connection board, and a top cover combining with a housing into a unit. The present invention is characterized in that a second rubber pad is provided between the vibration board and the top cover, which can seal the gap between the housing and the top cover that prevents from water leaking into the speaker perfectly.10-02-2014
20140294217MOBILE ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR WATERPROOFING MOBILE ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A mobile electronic device includes: a housing; an acoustic-component contained in the housing; a sound hole formed in the housing, the sound hole being configured to allow communication between an inside and an outside of the housing; a non-breathable waterproof film disposed inside the housing, the waterproof film being configured to cover the sound hole; a compressible member compressed by being pressed against the housing during assembly of the acoustic-component to the housing, the compressible member being configured to form an acoustic-component chamber together with at least the waterproof film, the acoustic-component chamber being configured to hermetically seal the acoustic-component; and an opening configured to allow communication between an inside and an outside of the acoustic-component chamber within the housing, the opening being configured to allow air in the acoustic-component chamber to escape to the outside before the opening is closed in the process of compressing the compressible member.10-02-2014
20140307906PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH AN ELECTRONIC MODULE - A portable electronic device includes a first module, a second module, a pivoting mechanism and an electronic module. The pivoting mechanism is connected to the first module and the second module so that the second module pivots relative to the first module. The pivoting mechanism includes a pair of first fixing components, a pair of pivoting components and a pair of second fixing components. Each fixing component is fixed on the first module. Each pivoting component includes a first component and a second component, and the first component is fixed on the corresponding first fixing component. Each second fixing component is fixed on the corresponding second component and the second module. The electronic module is connected to the two second components so that the pivoting mechanism drives the electronic module and the second module to pivot simultaneously as the second module pivots relative to the first module.10-16-2014
20140307907CART ASSEMBLY - A cart assembly is provided for transporting multiple loudspeakers that are stacked in a pre-assembled line array. The cart assembly includes a base and at least two wheels that are mounted to the base. A plurality of loudspeakers having a non-parallelogram cabinet are stacked on the base in a vertical line array with a splay angle between a pair of axis each extending through about a horizontal axis between adjacent loudspeakers. The cart assembly is coupled to at least one of the plurality of loudspeakers. The cart assembly and the plurality of loudspeakers arranged in the vertical line array are transported to a desired location.10-16-2014
20140334655ELECTROMAGNETIC TRANSDUCER - An electromagnetic transducer is disclosed. The transducer includes a bracket, a magnetic circuit part receiving in the bracket and having a weight, a voice generating part actuated by the magnetic circuit part for generating sound, the magnetic circuit part sandwiched by two spring-plates for vibrating along a direction. The weight further includes a plurality of supporting protrusions for anchoring the two spring-plates, respectively. Each of the two spring-plates has a ring plane lamina and two helical wound springs extending inwardly from the ring plane lamina.11-13-2014
20140341411DUAL PURPOSE PILL REMINDER AND TAMPER DETECTOR - An audio signal analysis method is provided for detecting the opening and closing of a medicine bottle cap in a robust manner using a micro speaker and a microphone along with associated mixed signal electronics. It is also used for robust tamper detection and for monitoring liquid medication consumption accurately. In a preferred embodiment an un-modulated OFDM signal is used that covers the entire operating audio spectrum. In another embodiment, Complimentary code based phase encoding of the subcarrier phases is used to reduce the peak to average power of the OFDM signal, thereby enabling higher transmit power of the audio signal to mitigate against interference. A suitable wireless device can be co-located with the mixed signal electronics for sending the bottle usage, medication reminder alarm, and tamper status to the medication compliance monitoring system or to the user's cell phone. In some embodiments of the patent, electrical capacitance sensing is used to determine if the bottle is opened or closed.11-20-2014
20140341412PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH ENHANCED SOUND REPRODUCTION - A miniaturized and portable electronic device with enhanced audio output includes a main body, an internal sound guiding pipe and a surface-mounted but internal loudspeaker. The main body defines a plurality of first sound holes and a plurality of second sound holes at respective ends of the main body. The interconnecting sound guiding pipe receives the portion of the sound waves generated by the loudspeaker which the loudspeaker does not direct to the outside of the main body, and such portion not directly output is collected by the sound guiding pipe to resonate and be transmitted to the second sound holes for outward emission.11-20-2014
20140341413Waterproof Audio and Storage System - A portable and waterproof audio reproduction device is provided, comprising a case having a base and a lid defining an internal volume, and further including a seal between the base and the lid sufficient to prevent water from entering the internal volume when the lid is closed onto the base. The case includes control electronics within the internal volume, wherein the control electronics are adapted to receive an audio signal from an audio device located either inside the case or outside the case. The case also includes a battery, electrically connected to the control electronics. Surface transducers are electrically connected to the control electronics and operatively attached to an internal surface of the case, wherein the surface transducers are capable of receiving the audio signal from the audio device and causing vibration of the internal surface in response to the audio signal. The control electronics comprise a printed circuit board having additional electronic features which are desirable to the operation of the device, such as a line-in input for receiving an audio signal, a charging input for charging the battery from an external power source, a power switch, a switch to activate an on-board wireless networking protocol such as Bluetooth®, an amplifier for amplifying the audio signal, and magnetically responsive switches for controlling playback and volume.11-20-2014
20140348366Handheld Electronic Devices and Methods Involving Distributed Mode Loudspeakers - Devices and methods involving distributed mode loudspeakers are provided. A representative device includes: a housing defining an interior; a display supported by the housing; a distributed mode loudspeaker supported by the housing, the distributed mode loudspeaker having a driver and a panel, the driver being mounted within the interior and being operative to vibrate the panel, the panel being movable between a stowed position, in which a first portion of the panel is positioned within the interior, and an extended position, in which the first portion of the panel is positioned outside the interior.11-27-2014
20140348367Activity monitoring & directing system - A system for monitoring and directing athletic or other physical activities is disclosed. In one embodiment of the invention, a headset worn by an athlete includes one or more sensors, a microprocessor, a non-volatile memory and a communication link. The athlete's headset receives and transmits signals to a coach while the athlete is performing an activity. In this embodiment, the present invention provides coordinated audio streams to the athlete during his/her activity and training. In one implementation, the system coordinates audio for entertainment (such as music), audio expression of real-time performance information (such as count of laps, heart rate, etc.), optional pre-planned activity instructions and interrupt audio such as a coach's advice/instruction, or cell phone messages. In this implementation, the system records the output of the performance sensors for later analysis and allows for real-time display of the data for the coach. In one implementation, the system includes a underwater communication link for communication with a swimmer while in the water.11-27-2014
20140348368HOUSING ASSEMBLY AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE USING THE SAME - A housing assembly of an electronic device includes an outer housing, an inner housing mounted to the outer housing, a first waterproof film positioned between the outer housing and the inner housing, and a second waterproof film spaced from the first waterproof film. The first waterproof film, the outer housing, and the inner housing cooperatively define a first cavity of the housing assembly. The second waterproof film, the inner housing, and the first waterproof film cooperatively form a second cavity of the housing assembly. The first and second waterproof films provide the housing assembly an excellent waterproof property. The electronic device using the housing assembly is also described.11-27-2014
20140355806Portable Loudspeaker - A portable loudspeaker including a first electro-acoustic driver which creates sound waves when operated; a housing having a first side to which the driver is secured, and a second side opposite the first side; a first passive radiator secured to the first side of the housing and a second passive radiator secured the second side of the housing; and a unitary battery module removably secured to the housing in a region substantially between the first and second passive radiators, the battery providing electrical power to the driver, the sound waves from the driver being capable of acoustically energizing the first and second passive radiators.12-04-2014
20140355807Protective Head Covering Audio System - A head covering having integral, internal microphones is provided. The present invention is adapted to removably hold a portable audio device within its interior and is further adapted to play music therefrom. The portable audio device is removably held within a sleeve that has an internal audio connector, which is positioned so that the audio connector automatically engages with the portable audio device's audio port when the portable audio device is placed therein. The user can then play audio, which is then played over the present invention's internal microphones and can be enjoyed by the user. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the head covering is a hard hat.12-04-2014
20140363039PROTECTIVE CASE WITH SPEAKERPHONE FOR DIGITAL PRODUCTS - A digital product protective cover with speakerphone, including a protective cover main body where the main body includes a bottom board and surrounding curved walls, at least one card slot located between the bottom board and curved walls, where each card slot is inter-connected, each card slot includes at least one amplification mechanism, the amplification mechanism includes a sound inlet, a sound outlet, and a sound tube, which connects the sound inlet and sound outlet. The sound inlet is located at the bottom of the card slot, which is in proximity to an external speaker of the digital product, the sound inlet and sound outlet are staggered in the longitudinal direction of the card slot, and the sound inlet and sound outlet are staggered in such a position to extend the length of the sound tube.12-11-2014
20140369540AUDIO DEVICE AND PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A portable electronic device includes a built-in speaker, an interface configured to connect to an external audio device to output sound, a switch, and a main microchip. The main microchip detects whether the external audio device is connected to the portable electronic device. When the external audio device is connected to the portable electronic device, the main microchip selects the audio device to output sound. When the audio device is not connected to the portable electronic device, the main microchip selects the built-in speaker to output the audio signals.12-18-2014
20140369541Wearable Portable Speaker System For Mobile Electronic Devices - A wearable portable speaker system for mobile electronic devices having at least one speaker capable of connecting to a mobile electronic device and a fixture for housing the at least one speaker. The fixture is formed as a collar having an opening formed therein and the at least one speaker is housed in the fixture so that an output of the speakers is at least partially directed upwards from a top portion of the fixture.12-18-2014
20140369542FLOATING AND WATERPROOF SOUND BOX - The present invention provides a floating and waterproof sound box including a bottom house, the bottom house has a two-layer structure and includes an inner rear house located in an inner layer and an outer rear house located in an outer layer, the inner rear house is entirely enclosed, the outer rear house has a two-layer structure, at least one water inlet is defined in an outer layer of the outer rear house, and a water storage space is defined between the outer layer and in an inner layer of the outer rear house. The floating and waterproof sound box of the present invention can float over flowing water without being overturned or sinking and the inner rear house is entirely enclosed so that water penetration is avoided.12-18-2014
20140376758UNIVERSAL PROTECTIVE HOUSING AND SOUND SYSTEM - A protective housing and sound assembly and system are disclosed that allows a user to sync at least one electronic device that will be used while participating in water spots. The device generally comprises a protective housing, an electronic device connection or communications means, a latching mechanism and one or more speakers. Each of the elements of the device allow for a user to operate an electronic device without a concern for damaging the device while participating in water sports or other rugged sports.12-25-2014
20150010189Cooler with Integrated Audio System - A combination cooler and audio system device is described which is configured to insulate foods and beverages while simultaneously emitting audio from at least one onboard speaker. The device is equipped with a Bluetooth radio configured to interface with an audio device such as a cell phone or Mp3 player over conventional Bluetooth wireless frequencies. The device also has a wireless remote control, storage drawer, and solar powered lighting.01-08-2015
20150036858Cube Speaker/Amplifier - A portable electronic device includes an electronic amplifier and a battery power supply in a lower hollow prismatic-shaped housing which has a rectangular base wall panel and an upper oblique wall panel which is disposed obliquely downwards between a rear panel and a front panel of the housing, and an upper housing containing a loudspeaker which has a hollow prismatic shape including a lower oblique wall panel which is disposed downwardly between the rear wall panel of the housing and a front wall panel of the housing. Confronting outer faces of the oblique housing wall panels are joined by a central hollow rotatable joint which receives therethrough electrical leads that connect the loudspeaker to the amplifier. In a first, 0-degree orientation of the amplifier housing relative to the speaker housing, the composite shape of the device approximates that of a cube. The rotatable joint facilitates rotational motion of the speaker housing relative to the amplifier housing to a first, 90-degree orientation and a second, 180-degree orientation, to thus direct the sounds from the loudspeaker in different selected directions.02-05-2015
20150036859EXPANDABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND TRANSMISSION SYSTEM THEREOF - A transmission system of expandable electronic device includes a first electronic device and a second electronic device. The first electronic device includes a first socket unit and a first processor, and the first socket includes a hall sensing circuit. The second electronic device includes a first plug unit and a second processor, and the first plug unit includes a first magnetic unit. The first processor couples to the first hall sensing circuit, the second processor couples to the first plug unit. By the plug unit inserts the first socket unit, the second electronic device couples to the first electronic device. When the first plug unit inserts the first socket unit, the first hall sensing circuit senses the first magnetic unit to generate a magnetic field sensing signal, and the first processor executes a first processing procedure according to magnetic field sensing signal.02-05-2015
20150063619PORTABLE SPEAKER WITH ELASTOMERIC BEZELS AND INTEGRAL ISOLATION FEET - A portable speaker with elastomeric bezels and integral isolation feet is provided herein. More specifically, the portable speaker comprises a speaker cabinet having a front and a rear and defining an acoustic chamber, a front speaker grill covering at least a portion of the front of the speaker cabinet, a rear speaker grill covering at least a portion of the rear of the speaker cabinet, a front elastomeric bezel positioned about a perimeter of the front speaker grill, the front bezel having a first integrated isolation foot extending from the front bezel, and a rear elastomeric bezel positioned about a perimeter of the rear speaker grill, the rear bezel having a second integrated isolation foot extending from the rear bezel.03-05-2015
20150071472WATERPROOF SOUND-PERMITTING SHEET, METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SAME, AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE PROVIDED WITH WATERPROOF SOUND-PERMITTING SHEET - Provided is a waterproof sound-permitting sheet, including: a porous substrate having a plurality of pores; and a porous nanoweb, which is stacked on the porous substrate, has a plurality of pores, and is formed by electrospinning a polymer material to which a black or a different color pigment is added, thereby improving waterproofing performance and sound penetration performance by forming on a porous substrate, such as non-woven fabric, the porous web having the black or the different color by using the electrospinning method, and can shorten a production process by eliminating a pigment coating step by means of adding the pigment to the polymer material when manufacturing the porous nanoweb according to the electrospinning method.03-12-2015
20150086055PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A portable electronic device includes a receiver, a sound output module, and a controller configured to control the receiver and the sound output module. Upon occurrence of at least one of an ear of a user of the portable electronic device approaching the portable electronic device and the ear of the user coming into contact with the portable electronic device while performing a sound output process of causing the sound output module to output sound, the controller performs a sound playback process of playing back the sound output from the sound output module in the sound output process and causing the receiver to output the sound.03-26-2015
20150110324SPEAKERPHONE BASE FOR AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE - An apparatus comprising a housing having a front portion and a slot formed in the housing, the slot having a plurality of different widths along a length of the slot. The slot includes a first width configured to support a first type of electronic mobile device in a first upright configuration at a first angle relative to the front portion of the housing, and a second width configured to support a second type of electronic mobile device in a second upright configuration at a second angle relative to the front portion of the housing. The first width has a first depth in the slot, the second width has a second depth in the slot, where the first angle is based on the first width and first depth, and the second angle is based on the second width and the second depth.04-23-2015
20150117691WRIST ACCESSORY - A wrist accessory apparatus (04-30-2015
20150125020WEARABLE PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A wearable portable electronic device including a body and a speaker is provided. The body includes a base and a sidewall surrounding the base, wherein the sidewall has at least one opening. The speaker is disposed in the body, wherein a sound wave produced by the speaker is transmitted outward through the opening. An orthogonal projection of the speaker on the base is separated from an orthogonal projection of the opening on the base.05-07-2015
20150139463COMBINED AUDIO SPEAKER AND FOG MACHINE - A combination audio speaker and fog machine wherein at least one audio speaker in mounted in a housing, a fog machine mounted in the housing having an outlet for emitting fog disposed below the audio speaker.05-21-2015
20150139464SPEAKER SYSTEM - Devices of the invention are portable speakers that provide stereophonic, surround sound. According to certain aspects, a speaker system includes a first speaker portion, a second speaker portion and a cable handle. The first speaker portion includes a first end and a second end, and the second speaker portion includes a third end and a fourth end. The cable handle couples the first end of the first speaker portion and a third end of the second speaker portion. The second end of the first speaker portion is configured to releasably couple to the fourth end of the second speaker portion, thereby forming a looped unit, when coupled, with the first speaker portion, the second speaker portion, and the cable handle.05-21-2015
20150146905PROTECTIVE MEMBER FOR ACOUSTIC COMPONENT AND WATERPROOF CASE - A protective member (05-28-2015
20150296304Portable electroacoustic device - Disclosed is a portable electroacoustic device. The device includes a shell having a receiving space; a fixing part received in the receiving part and connected with the shell, and a vibrating unit positioned in the receiving space. The vibrating unit includes a vibrating system and a magnetic circuit system fixed with the fixing part for driving the vibrating system. The magnetic circuit system has a magnetic gap. The vibrating system includes a vibrating plate for driving an external medium to generate resonate, and a voice coil inserted in the magnetic gap for driving the vibrating plate. The shell includes a lower plate having a through hole, the vibrating plate connects with the lower plate and is accommodated in the through hole.10-15-2015
20150304750SOUND-TRANSMITTING STRUCTURE, SOUND-TRANSMITTING MEMBRANE, AND WATERPROOF CASE - The sound-transmitting structure (10-22-2015
20150304767WATERPROOF SOUND-TRANSMITTING MEMBRANE, WATERPROOF SOUND-TRANSMITTING MEMBER INCLUDING SAME, ELECTRONIC DEVICE, ELECTRONIC DEVICE CASE, AND WATERPROOF SOUND-TRANSMITTING STRUCTURE - A waterproof sound-transmitting membrane of the present disclosure includes: a non-porous resin film having formed therein a plurality of through holes extending through a thickness of the non-porous resin film; and a liquid-repellent layer formed on a principal surface of the resin film and having openings at positions corresponding to positions of the plurality of through holes. The through holes have a diameter of 4.0 μm or more and 12.0 μm or less, and the waterproof sound-transmitting membrane has a through-thickness air permeability of 2.0 cm10-22-2015
20150319516PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE - Embodiments of a portable electronic device are disclosed, the portable electronic device includes a housing, a hollow sleeve, a speaker assembly, and a keyboard module. The hollow sleeve is pivoted on the housing. The speaker assembly is movably disposed in the hollow sleeve. The keyboard module is movably disposed on the outer surface of the hollow sleeve. Through adjusting the position of the speaker assembly and the keyboard module relative to the housing, the usability of the portable electronic device is improved.11-05-2015
20150326959LIQUID EXPULSION FROM AN ORIFICE - A device having one or more an acoustic modules. The acoustic module includes an acoustic element and a cavity that is acoustically coupled to the acoustic element. The module also includes a first conductive element that is configured to generate a first surface charge on a first region of an interior surface of the cavity. A second conductive element is configured to generate a second surface charge on a second region of the interior surface of the cavity. The first and second charge on the first and second regions of the interior surfaces of the cavity may be selectively applied to facilitate movement of a liquid held within the cavity.11-12-2015
20150334483WIRELESS AUDIO COUPLER AND AMPLIFIER FOR MOBILE PHONE, TABLET DEVICE, MP3 PLAYER AND THE LIKE - An electronic amplifier device amplifies magnetic audio signals emanating from a portable electronic device placed thereon. The electronic amplifier device includes a housing having a designated area for placement of the portable electronic device thereon, an amplifier circuit, and at least one loudspeaker electrically coupled to the amplifier circuit. A wireless audio coupler circuit situated within the electronic amplifier device includes a magnetic signal pick-up coil which is situated in close proximity to the designated area on the housing. The magnetic signal pick-up coil senses magnetic signals emanating from the portable electronic device placed on the designated area of the housing, and the electronic amplifier device amplifies these signals and provides them to the loudspeaker.11-19-2015
20150340795Electronic Devices With Housing Port Shutters - An electronic device may have a housing in which a display and other components are mounted. Audio components such as a speaker and microphone and other electrical components may be mounted in an interior portion of the housing. A housing port may be formed from one or more openings that pass through the housing. The audio component or other component may be aligned with the housing port. A shutter may be interposed between the audio component and the housing port. The shutter may have an electrically controlled positioner that is used to position a movable shutter member. The shutter may be closed by placing the shutter member in a position in which the housing openings are blocked, thereby preventing intrusion of contaminants into the interior portion of the housing. The shutter may be opened by placing the shutter member in a position in which the housing openings are unblocked, thereby allowing sound to pass through the housing port.11-26-2015
20150363159PRESENTATION SOUND BOX - In one example, a presentation sound box is provided that includes a first box portion, and a second box portion that is movable relative to the first box portion. A sound module is disposed within the box and includes a speaker, a processor, and memory accessible by the processor. The presentation sound box further includes a power source operable to drive the speaker and processor, a trigger device operable to connect and disconnect the power source and sound module, and an amplifying cover configured and arranged to at least partly enclose the speaker.12-17-2015
20150373439WATERPROOF SOUND-TRANSMITTING MEMBRANE, SOUND-TRANSMITTING MEMBER, AND ELECTRICAL DEVICE - A waterproof sound-transmitting membrane (12-24-2015
20150381783Portable Electronic Device - A portable electronic device having a speaker module is provided. The speaker module includes: a speaker unit; a back chamber; an accoustic region coupled between the speaker unit and the back chamber; and a porous material at least partially filling a portion of the front chamber, the back chamber, or the channel, for improving and extending bass performance and relieving a accoustic effect caused by the accoustic region coupling the speaker unit and back chamber. Moreover, the portable electronic device is advantageously able to compensate a resonance degradation caused by the porous material.12-31-2015
20160010846LIGHT-EMITTING DIODE BULB WITH LOUDSPEAKER FUNCTION01-14-2016
20160021443MICRO-SPEAKER - A micro-speaker includes a speaker monomer, a housing and a waterproof membrane. The housing accommodates the speaker monomer and has an opening to output a sound generated by the speaker monomer. The waterproof membrane seals the opening and transmits the sound generated by the speaker monomer. The waterproof membrane has a center area and a peripheral area surrounding the center area, and a stiffness of the center area is greater than a stiffness of the peripheral area.01-21-2016
20160050494Portable Entertainment System - A portable entertainment system that provides quality sound equipment and multiple entertainment interfaces has a first module and a second module that can be operated together or separately. The first module has a first console for running software and a first screen for displaying software interfaces. Additionally, the first module has a first mix on for mixing and editing music. Similarly, the second module has a second console for running software and a second screen for displaying software interfaces. Additionally, the second module has a second mix on for mixing and editing music. A docking station allows an electronic device to be connected for directly playing music through a pair of speakers that are removably attached to a main unit, such that the pair of speaker can be optimally positioned. The first screen and the second screen are similarly removably attached to the main unit offering remote viewing capabilities.02-18-2016
20160057521LED LIGHTING DEVICE, WIRELESS SPEAKER SYSTEM, AND WIRELESS AUDIO PLAYING METHOD - A wireless speaker system is provided. The system includes at least one main light emitting diode (LED) lighting device including a wireless fidelity (Wi-Fi) radio frequency module and a wireless audio module. The system also includes at least one auxiliary LED lighting device including the wireless audio module. Further, the system includes a smart terminal. The main LED lighting device is wirelessly connected to the smart terminal through the built-in Wi-Fi radio frequency module. The smart terminal sends an audio signal to the main LED lighting device, and then the wireless audio module in the main LED lighting device transmits the audio signal to the auxiliary LED lighting device. The auxiliary LED lighting device sends feedback information to the smart terminal through the main LED lighting device.02-25-2016
20160088378WEARABLE SOUND BOX APPARATUS - A wearable sound box apparatus is disclosed. In one embodiment, the disclosed sound box apparatus may include a wearable element having both ends thereof extended to form two sound box accommodating areas. The wearable element may be structurally hollow, allowing for a printed circuit board (PCB), a battery, and a reflection tube to be placed therein. A sound unit placed within each of the sound box accommodating areas may be electrically connected to the PCB through a signal line. When the sound unit operates, sound waves from the sound unit are reflected within the wearable element and corresponding inverted sound waves are transmitted out of the wearable element by the reflection tube.03-24-2016
20160094911Underwater Communication Systems, Underwater Speakers, Underwater Microphone Assemblies and Methods - Underwater communication systems, underwater speakers, underwater microphone assemblies and associated methods are described. According to one aspect, an underwater speaker includes a housing, a transducer member coupled with the housing and positioned to contact a body of water, wherein the transducer member is configured to vibrate to generate sound pressure waves within the body of water which comprise content which is audible to humans within the body of water, and an exciter coupled with the transducer member and configured to impart forces to the transducer member to cause the vibration of the transducer member to generate the sound pressure waves in the body of water as result of a received electrical signal which comprises the content.03-31-2016
20160094912Underwater Voice Communication Devices and Associated Methods - Underwater voice communication devices and associated methods are described. According to one aspect, an underwater voice communication device includes a voice chamber comprising a face seal which is configured to form at least a substantially watertight seal with respect to a mouth of a first user, wherein the voice chamber comprises an internal volume, an earpiece comprising an ear seal which is configured to form at least a substantially watertight seal with respect to an ear of a second user, wherein the earpiece comprises an internal volume which is in fluid communication with the internal volume of the voice chamber, and wherein the internal volumes of the voice chamber and earpiece communicate voice sound waves from the mouth of the first user to the ear of the second user.03-31-2016
20160142801FLEXIBLE ELECTROACOUSTIC APPARATUS AND WEARABLE ELECTRONIC PRODUCT CAPABLE OF PROCESSING AUDIO SIGNALS USING THE SAME - The present invention provides a flexible electroacoustic apparatus. The flexible electroacoustic apparatus includes one or more flexible electroacoustic units. Each of the flexible electroacoustic units includes a flexible membrane and a flexible clamping assembly. The flexible membrane has a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface, and the flexible clamping assembly has two flexible clamping members disposed at the first surface and the second surface respectively for clamping the flexible membrane. A wearable electronic product capable of processing audio signals using the same is also provided.05-19-2016
20160147293DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A PLURALITY OF INPUT/OUTPUT DEVICES - A method of controlling a plurality of input/output (I/O) device is provided. The method includes acquiring an input through an electronic device that includes an exterior, on which no substantially visible hole is formed, determining situation information for a user who handles the electronic device, performing input/output through a first I/O device disposed in a first area of the electronic device when the situation information is first situation information in response to an input, and performing input/output through a second I/O device disposed in a second area of the electronic device when the situation information is second situation information in response to an input.05-26-2016
20160150303COMBINED SPEAKER GRILL AND PUSH-TO-TALK AUDIO ACCESSORY - A portable communication device, such as a remote speaker microphone (RSM) (05-26-2016
20160173965WEARABLE DEVICE06-16-2016
20160173977ACOUSTIC INPUT MODULE AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING THE SAME06-16-2016
20160192048Wearable Computing Device with Indirect Bone-Conduction Speaker - Exemplary wearable computing systems may include a head-mounted display that is configured to provide indirect bone-conduction audio. For example, an exemplary head-mounted display may include at least one vibration transducer that is configured to vibrate at least a portion of the head-mounted display based on the audio signal. The vibration transducer is configured such that when the head-mounted display is worn, the vibration transducer vibrates the head-mounted display without directly vibrating a wearer. However, the head-mounted display structure vibrationally couples to a bone structure of the wearer, such that vibrations from the vibration transducer may be indirectly transferred to the wearer's bone structure.06-30-2016
20160192067HAND-HELD INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS - A non-limiting example information processing apparatus comprises a housing, and a left speaker and a right speaker are provided in a left end portion and a right portion of the housing and in an inside of this housing. Each speaker is arranged such that a vibration direction of a diaphragm becomes in a direction perpendicular to a plane surface of a display panel that is provided in the front of the housing. Sound emission portions for emitting sounds from the speakers are formed in both end portions of the housing and on a side surface at near side or this side that the speakers are arranged. Therefore, sounds are emitted toward a side of a player who holds the information processing apparatus. A vibrator that is provided between the two speakers is driven simultaneously with the speakers or in a predetermined order.06-30-2016
20160198247WIRELESS SPEAKER AND SYSTEM07-07-2016
20160205469WATER PROOF SPEAKER DEVICE07-14-2016
20160205477LOUDSPEAKER, ELECTRONIC APPARATUS USING SAME, AND MOBILE APPARATUS07-14-2016
20160255431Acoustic Device09-01-2016
20160375170AIR FLOW GENERATION FOR SCENT OUTPUT - An apparatus for air flow generation for scent output is described. The device includes a scent system, a speaker, and an output channel. The scent system and the speaker share the output channel, and the speaker is to move air to release scent from the device. A membrane of the speaker may vibrate to produce the air flow.12-29-2016
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