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Multi-channel pairing in a media system

Granted 22 Sep 2015 · 2 office actions

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Abstract

Technology for grouping, consolidating, and pairing individual playback devices with network capability (players) to stimulate a multi-channel listening environment is disclosed. Particularly, the embodiments described herein enable two or more playback devices to be paired, such that multi-channel audio is achieved. Such embodiments may be used to produce stereo and multi-channel audio environments for television and movies.

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4 codes
IPC · International Patent Classification
Section G — Physics
  • G06F17/00
Section H — Electricity
  • H04R3/12
  • H04R27/00
  • H04S7/00

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1.3 y
470 days filing → grant
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Paul McCord
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2 priority documents
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12 Sep 2006
earliest claimed
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TypeDocumentDate
provisionalUS 6082540712 Sep 2006
related publicationUS 20140286507 A125 Sep 2014

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