Abstract:
An apparatus, method and computer program, the apparatus 1 comprising: processing circuitry 5; and memory circuitry 7 including computer program code 9; the memory circuitry and the computer program code configured to, with the processing circuitry, cause the apparatus at least to perform; controlling the position of a speaker 21 relative to a base station 22 wherein the speaker is configured to provide an audio output and the base station is configured to provide a control signal to the speaker to control the audio output of the speaker and wherein the speaker and base station are separated vertically; and detecting a user input wherein the user input comprises application of a force to the speaker 21 which changes the vertical position of the speaker relative to the base station 22; and enabling a function to be performed wherein the function which is performed is dependent upon the detected user input.
Abstract:
A speaker assembly includes a shellpot for receiving a speaker motor, the shellpot having a groove extending along an outer surface thereof. The speaker assembly further includes a speaker basket with a base portion having an opening therein for receiving the shellpot, the speaker basket including a plurality of flexible tabs substantially surrounding a perimeter of the opening, wherein the plurality of tabs are received in the groove to couple the shellpot to the speaker basket.
Abstract:
An apparatus for measuring a plurality of loudspeakers arranged at different positions comprises: a test signal generator (10) for generating a test signal for a loudspeaker; a microphone device (12) being configured for receiving a plurality of different sound signals in response to one or more loudspeaker signals emitted by a loudspeaker of the plurality of loudspeakers in response to the test signal; a controller (14) for controlling emissions of the loudspeaker signals by the plurality of loudspeakers and for handling the plurality of different sound signals so that a set of sound signals recorded by the microphone device is associated with each loudspeaker of the plurality of loudspeakers in response to the test signal; and an evaluator (16) for evaluating the set of sound signals for each loudspeaker to determine at least one loudspeaker characteristic for each loudspeaker and for indicating a loudspeaker state using the at least one loudspeaker characteristic for the loudspeaker. This scheme allows an automatic, efficient and accurate measurement of loudspeakers arranged in a three-dimensional configuration.
Abstract:
An apparatus for measuring a plurality of loudspeakers arranged at different positions comprises: a test signal generator (10) for generating a test signal for a loudspeaker; a microphone device (12) being configured for receiving a plurality of different sound signals in response to one or more loudspeaker signals emitted by a loudspeaker of the plurality of loudspeakers in response to the test signal; a controller (14) for controlling emissions of the loudspeaker signals by the plurality of loudspeakers and for handling the plurality of different sound signals so that a set of sound signals recorded by the microphone device is associated with each loudspeaker of the plurality of loudspeakers in response to the test signal; and an evaluator (16) for evaluating the set of sound signals for each loudspeaker to determine at least one loudspeaker characteristic for each loudspeaker and for indicating a loudspeaker state using the at least one loudspeaker characteristic for the loudspeaker. This scheme allows an automatic, efficient and accurate measurement of loudspeakers arranged in a three-dimensional configuration.
Abstract:
An apparatus includes an enclosure capable of receiving a transducer for converting electrical signals into audible signals. The apparatus also includes one or more structures within the enclosure defining one or more channels, each channel having one end located within the enclosure and another end that is external to the enclosure. The apparatus also includes an acoustic resistive element located in the one of the one or more structures, the acoustic resistive element being capable of changing the acoustic characteristics of at least one of the one or more channels within the enclosure.
Abstract:
A microphone porting and venting assembly (100) is formed of a remote support substrate (118) providing a (130) acoustically resistive element with dedicated venting cavities (132) along with an external baffle (220) providing acoustic channels (212, 214, 216) which further provide water drainage and external sound sampling points ( 222, 224, 226). The microphone porting and venting assembly (100) is well suited waterproof, noise cancelling microphone systems.
Abstract:
A portable audio input/output device may include one or more openings that extend through a cover of the device and allow acoustic signals outside a housing of the device to reach a microphone disposed within the housing. The opening(s) may be illuminated by a light guide disposed within the housing, which scatters light emitted from lights disposed within the housing. In some instances, a hole may pass through a printed circuit board to allow acoustic signals to be received by the microphone disposed below the printed circuit board. An input/output (I/O) interface module with multiple buttons and inputs may be installed in the hole. The multiple buttons and I/O ports of the I/O interface module may be aligned along an axis vertical relative to the housing and centered with respect to each other.
Abstract:
A silicon based MEMS microphone comprises a silicon substrate (100) and an acoustic sensing part (11) supported on the silicon substrate, wherein a mesh-structured back hole (140) is formed in the substrate and aligned with the acoustic sensing part, the mesh-structured back hole includes a plurality of mesh beams (141) which are interconnected with each other and supported on the sidewall (142) of the mesh-structure back hole, the plurality of mesh beams and the side wall define a plurality of mesh holes (143) which all have a tapered profile and merge into one hole in the vicinity of the acoustic sensing part at the top side of the silicon substrate. The mesh-structured back hole can help to streamline the air pressure pulse caused, for example, in a drop test and thus reduce the impact on the acoustic sensing part of the microphone, and also serve as a protection filter to prevent alien substances such as particles entering the microphone.
Abstract:
A luminaire used as a soundboard capable of transmitting desired acoustical signals into an environment using an audio transducer, and an acoustical transmission structure as needed, and an audio content delivery system.