Lenbrook Industries Limited (20240283668). POWER OVER ETHERNET (PoE) POWERED SMART SPEAKER simplified abstract
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POWER OVER ETHERNET (PoE) POWERED SMART SPEAKER
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Gregory R. Stidsen of Andover MA (US)
Paul Barton of Port Perry (CA)
Jens T. Sonderskov of Toronto (CA)
Ross G. Eberlin of Aurora (CA)
POWER OVER ETHERNET (PoE) POWERED SMART SPEAKER - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240283668 titled 'POWER OVER ETHERNET (PoE) POWERED SMART SPEAKER
The abstract describes a networked speaker device with a sealed housing that receives power and audio data from a network router via an ethernet port. The device includes a power supply subsystem, a microprocessor subsystem, a digital audio amplifier, and at least one heater resistor to automatically heat the interior of the housing when the temperature falls below a certain level.
- Sealed housing with ethernet port for power and audio data reception
- Power supply subsystem manages power received at the ethernet port
- Microprocessor subsystem processes audio data to generate output audio signals
- Digital audio amplifier amplifies output audio signals to drive a speaker driver
- Heater resistor automatically heats the interior of the housing when temperature falls below a given level
Potential Applications: - Home audio systems - Smart speakers - Public address systems
Problems Solved: - Efficient power management - Automatic temperature control - Seamless audio data processing
Benefits: - Energy-efficient operation - Improved audio quality - Automatic temperature regulation
Commercial Applications: - Home entertainment systems - Commercial audio installations - Smart home devices market
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the device manage power received at the ethernet port? 2. What are the potential applications of the automatic temperature control feature in the housing?
Frequently Updated Research: - Ongoing developments in smart speaker technology - Advancements in power supply efficiency for networked devices
Original Abstract Submitted
a networked speaker device includes a sealed housing and an ethernet port in the housing for receiving power and audio data from a network router via an ethernet cable. a power supply subsystem in the housing manages the power received at the ethernet port. a microprocessor subsystem, powered by the power supply subsystem, receives and processes the audio data to generate output audio signals. a digital audio amplifier. powered by the power supply subsystem, amplifies the output audio signals to drive a speaker driver to render an audio output. the device also includes at least one heater resistor in the housing powered by the power supply subsystem. the at least one heater resistor is controlled by the microprocessor subsystem to automatically heat the interior of the housing when temperature inside the housing falls below a given temperature.
