Sonos, Inc. (20240242724). MULTICHANNEL PLAYBACK DEVICES AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS simplified abstract
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MULTICHANNEL PLAYBACK DEVICES AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Richard Jackson of Boston MA (US)
Hilmar Lehnert of Framington MA (US)
Chris Davies of Santa Barbara CA (US)
Paul Maclean of Quincy MA (US)
Roberto Maria Dizon of Cambridge MA (US)
MULTICHANNEL PLAYBACK DEVICES AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240242724 titled 'MULTICHANNEL PLAYBACK DEVICES AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS
The abstract of this patent application describes multichannel audio playback devices and systems that can adapt to different playback configurations based on the number of devices bonded together.
- The first playback device can receive a source stream of audio content with left, right, and center input channels.
- In the first mode, the first playback device plays audio through a plurality of transducers based on the left, right, and center input channels.
- In the second mode, when bonded to second and third playback devices, the first playback device plays audio through the transducers based on the center input channel, while causing audio to be played through the second device based on the right input channel and the third device based on the left input channel.
Potential Applications:
- Home entertainment systems
- Surround sound setups in theaters
- Gaming consoles
Problems Solved:
- Adapting to different playback configurations
- Enhancing the audio experience in multi-device setups
Benefits:
- Improved audio distribution
- Enhanced surround sound experience
- Flexibility in configuring audio playback
Commercial Applications:
- Audio equipment manufacturers
- Home theater system integrators
- Gaming console developers
Questions about Multichannel Audio Playback Devices: 1. How does this technology improve the overall audio experience in multi-device setups?
- This technology enhances the audio distribution and surround sound experience by adapting to different playback configurations.
2. What are the potential applications of this technology beyond home entertainment systems?
- This technology can also be used in theaters for surround sound setups and in gaming consoles to enhance the gaming experience.
Original Abstract Submitted
multichannel audio playback devices and associated systems and methods are disclosed herein. in some examples, a first playback device is configured to receive a source stream of audio content comprising left, right and center input channels. in a first mode, the first playback device is configured to play back audio via a plurality of transducers based on the left, right, and center input channels. in a second mode, in which the first playback device is bonded to second and third playback devices, the first playback device is configured to (i) play back audio via the plurality of transducers based on at least the center input channel, (ii) cause audio to be played via the second playback device based on at least the right input channel, and (iii) cause audio to be played via the third playback device based on at least the left input channel.
