EP2709378A1 - Multiple-orientation, free-standing, portable speaker - Google Patents
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- speakers intended for use with such portable electronic devices often support only a single orientation, and this single orientation may not suit the particular needs or desires of a user as those needs change from location to location or from use to use. For example, in one location or use, it may desirable to position the speaker so that the sounds it produces are aimed in a first direction, while, in another location or use, it may desirable to position the speaker so that the sounds it produces are aimed in a second, different direction.
- the speakers In addition to having control over the directions in which sounds produced by the speaker are aimed, it may also be desirable to have control over other aspects of the sounds that are produced. For example, in one speaker orientation, such as an orientation wherein sounds are projected in a substantially horizontal direction, it may be desirable to project the sounds within a narrower angle, while, in another orientation, such as an orientation wherein sounds are projected in a substantially vertical direction, it may be desirable to project the sounds within a wider angle.
- a free-standing, portable speaker that provides multiple orientations from which the sounds may be projected. It is also desirable to have a freestanding portable speaker that can automatically accommodate different listening modes based on the selected orientation.
- FIG. 1 is schematic drawing showing a side view of an exemplary speaker with internal components shown and with the speaker disposed on a side for emitting sound in an upward direction;
- FIG. 2 is drawing of an exemplary multiple-sided speaker viewed from a rearward direction
- FIG. 3 is drawing showing a side view of the speaker of FIG. 1 showing position of the center of mass in relation to sides of the speaker;
- FIG. 4 is drawing of an exemplary multiple-sided speaker viewed from a rearward direction
- FIG. 5 is drawing showing a perspective view of an exemplary multiple-sided speaker.
- a portable speaker 102 comprises a housing 104 that defines an internal cavity 106, within which a sound generating member (i.e., a vibrating member) 108 is disposed.
- the housing 104 may comprise metal, plastic or composite materials and may be formed via a molding process or via suitable machining processes such as CNC machining.
- An actuator 110 is positioned for cooperation with (e.g., adjacent to) the sound generating member 108 and is configured for causing the sound generating member 108 to vibrate, and to thereby generate sound waves, as instructed by a controller 112.
- the terms configured for and configured to refer to a condition wherein the element or feature that is so configured is capable of performing the designated function even if the element or feature does not necessarily perform the designated function at all times.
- the actuator 110 is capable of causing the sound generating member 108 to vibrate, and to thereby generate sound waves, as instructed by a controller 112.
- the actuator 110 is capable of causing the sound generating member 108 to vibrate, and to thereby generate sound waves, as instructed by a controller 112 even if the actuator 110 does not necessarily do so at all times.
- the actuator 110, the sound generating member 108, and the controller 112 are coupled (i.e., electrically, mechanically, magnetically, pneumatically, hydraulically) to one another, and configured for (i.e., capable of) cooperation with one another, such that the sound generating member 108 produces sound waves substantially as instructed by the controller 112.
- the housing 104 is substantially rigid and impervious to infiltration of foreign matter so as to provide a protected environment for a plurality of components (e.g., the actuator 110, the sound generating member 108, the controller 112, and the power storage device 170) disposed within the internal cavity 106.
- the housing 104 includes a front panel 114, a first side 116, a second side 118, and a third side 120. It should be appreciated that, as shown in FIG. 2 , the housing 104 may include a fourth side 122, a fifth side 124, and a sixth side 126, as well as additional sides.
- the names selected for the sides are chosen for convenience and do not necessarily indicate the order of the sides.
- the second side 118 is not necessarily adjacent to the first side 116 or the third side 120, although that may be the case, particularly when the housing 104 includes only three sides.
- a side 116, 118, 120 need not be positioned adjacent to the front panel 114 of the housing 104.
- the first side 116, second side 118, and third side 120 each define a respective planar surface that may serve as a base 130 upon which the speaker 102 is supported in a desired orientation.
- the portable speaker 102 has a center of mass 128 ( FIG. 3 ) that is affected by a position of the components (e.g., the controller 112, the actuator 110, a power storage device 170, or any other components) that are disposed within the housing 104 ( FIG. 1 ). Accordingly, the positions of the components may be arranged and positioned within the housing 104 to facilitate use of the first side 116, second side 118, and third side 120 as a base 130 upon which the speaker 102 is supported in a desired orientation.
- the components may be arranged and positioned within the housing 104 so that the center of mass 128 of the speaker 102 is positioned along an axis that extends from, and is perpendicular to, a side such that the side may serve as a base for the speaker 102.
- the side is positioned and oriented relative to the center of mass 128 such that an axis extending perpendicular to the side passes through the center of mass 128. For example, as shown in FIG.
- the center of mass 128 of speaker 102 is positioned along a first axis 144 that extends from, and is perpendicular to, the first side 116. Accordingly, when the speaker 102 is supported on the first side 116, the center of mass 128 is positioned above the first side 116.
- the first side 116 of the housing 104 is disposed at a first angle 134 relative to the front panel 114, while the second side 118 is disposed at a second angle 136 relative to the front panel 114, with the second angle 136 differing from (e.g., being less than) the first angle 134.
- the third side 120 is substantially parallel to the front panel 114 (i.e., the angle between the third side 120 and the front panel 114 is approximately 0).
- the front panel when the third side 120 is used as a base, the front panel may be aimed in a substantially vertical direction such that sound waves emanate vertically from the speaker 102.
- Such an orientation may be useful as a conference mode for use in teleconferencing.
- the term vertical refers to a direction that substantially opposes the direction in which the gravity force is directed
- the term horizontal refers to a direction that is substantially perpendicular to the direction in which the gravity force is directed.
- the controller 112 and the actuator 110 are arranged and positioned so that the center of mass 128 of speaker 102 is positioned along a first axis 144 that extends from, and is perpendicular to, the first side 116. Accordingly, when the speaker 102 is supported on the first side 116 (i.e., the first side 116 is used as a base), the center of mass 128 is positioned above the first side 116. Therefore, the speaker 102 may stand on the first side 116, with the first side 116 serving as a base, in a stable manner.
- the controller 112 and the actuator 110 are arranged and positioned so that the center of mass 128 of the speaker 102 is positioned along the second axis 146 that extends from, and is perpendicular to, the second side 118. Accordingly, when the speaker 102 is supported on the second side 118, the center of mass 128 is positioned above the second side 118.
- the third side 120 of the housing 104 is disposed at a third angle 138 relative to the front panel 114, with the third angle 138 differing from (e.g., being less than) the second angle 136.
- the controller 112 and the actuator 110 are arranged and positioned so that the center of mass 128 of the speaker 102 is positioned along a third axis 148 that extends from, and is perpendicular to, the third side 120. Accordingly, when the speaker 102 is supported on the third side 120, the center of mass 128 is positioned above the third side 120.
- the fourth side 122 of the housing 104 is disposed at an angle relative to the front panel 114, with the angle of the fourth side differing from (e.g., being less than) the third angle 138.
- the controller 112 and the actuator 110 are arranged and positioned so that the center of mass 128 of the speaker 102 is positioned along an axis (not shown) that extends from, and is perpendicular to, the fourth side 122. Accordingly, when the speaker 102 is supported on the fourth side 122, the center of mass 128 is positioned above the fourth side 122.
- the fifth side 124 of the housing 104 is disposed at an angle relative to the front panel 114, with the angle of the fifth side differing from the angles of the other sides.
- the controller 112 and the actuator 110 are arranged and positioned so that the center of mass 128 of the speaker 102 is positioned along an axis (not shown) that extends from, and is perpendicular to, the fifth side 124. Accordingly, when the speaker 102 is supported on the fifth side 124, the center of mass 128 is positioned above the fifth side 124.
- the sixth side 126 of the housing 104 is disposed at an angle relative to the front panel 114, with the angle of the sixth side differing from the angles of the other sides relative to the front panel 114.
- the controller 112 and the actuator 110 are arranged and positioned so that the center of mass 128 of the speaker 102 is positioned along an axis (not shown) that extends from, and is perpendicular to, the sixth side 126. Accordingly, when the speaker 102 is supported on the sixth side 126, the center of mass 128 is positioned above the sixth side 126.
- each of the sides 116, 118, 120, 122, 124, 126 is oriented at a unique angle relative to the front panel 114 of the housing 104.
- the first angle 134 may be between approximately 95 degrees and 85 degrees, while the angles at which each of the other sides are disposed relative to the front panel 114 cover a range of angles between approximately 85 degrees and zero degrees, providing a range of possible orientations for the front panel 114 of the speaker 102 from approximately vertical to approximately horizontal.
- any one of the sides 116, 118, 120, 122, 124, 126 may be disposed at any desirable angle, as made possible by the arrangement of components within the housing 104 and the resulting positioning of the center of mass 128.
- the first angle 134 may be between approximately 85 degrees and 75 degrees. Alternatively, the first angle 134 may be between approximately 75 degrees and 65 degrees. Alternatively, the first angle 134 may be between approximately 65 degrees and 55 degrees. Alternatively, the first angle 134 may be between approximately 55 degrees and 45 degrees. Alternatively, the first angle 134 may be between approximately 45 degrees and 35 degrees.
- the front panel 114 includes a sound-emitting portion 158 configured to permit (i.e., capable of permitting) transmission of sound waves generated by the sound generating member 108 as it vibrates.
- the sound-emitting portion 158 defines a plurality (e.g., hundreds) of perforations 160 that are laser drilled through the sound-emitting portion 158 of the front panel 114.
- a speaker 102 includes a receiver 162 for receiving information from an external source (not shown).
- the information may be configured to define (i.e., capable of defining) the sounds to be transmitted by the speaker 102 and/or logic to be used by the speaker 102 in processing other information.
- the information may be transmitted to the receiver 162 wirelessly (e.g., via Bluetooth) or via a wired connection as discussed below.
- the receiver 162 is in communication with the controller 112, which comprises a processor 164 in communication with a memory storage device 166. Information received by the receiver 162 may be stored in the memory storage device 166 and/or processed by the processor 164 as necessary to facilitate the controller 112 instructing the actuator 110 to cause the sound generating member 108 to vibrate, thereby generating sound waves.
- the controller 112 may also be in communication with one or more sensor 168 configured for detecting (i.e., capable of detecting) an orientation of the speaker 102 and for sending a signal from the sensor 168 to the controller 112 indicative of the detected orientation. Based on the detected orientation (e.g., an angle of the front panel 114), the controller 112 may process the information received according to appropriate logic stored in a memory storage device 166 so as to produce sound waves configured according to the detected orientation of the speaker 102. Thus, the controller 112 may be configured for affecting (i.e., may be capable of affecting) the sound waves generated by the sound generating member 108 based at least in part on the orientation of the speaker 102.
- the controller 112 may be configured for affecting (i.e., may be capable of affecting) the sound waves generated by the sound generating member 108 based at least in part on a preference defined by an user. Accordingly, the controller 112 may be configured to receive (i.e., may be capable of receiving) the preference from the user, to store the preference in a the memory storage device 166, and to retrieve the preference so as to apply it in determining how affect the sound waves generated by the sound generating member 108.
- the speaker 102 may include a plurality of electrical connectors 176, 178, 180, each being disposed on the front panel 114 or on a respective side 116, 118, 120 of the speaker 102 and each being exposed for interfacing with a mating electrical connector (not shown) when its respective side 116, 118, 120 is not in use as a base 130 upon which the speaker 102 is being supported.
- a first electrical connector 176 is disposed at first side 116
- a second electrical connector 178 is disposed at second side 118
- a third electrical connector is disposed at third side 120.
- each electrical connector 176, 176, 180 is configured for mating (i.e., capable of mating) with a standard micro USB connector and may be configured for providing (i.e., may be capable of providing) transmission of information between the speaker 102 and another external component and/or for providing a supply of electrical power for driving the actuator 110 or for storage within a power storage device 170 of the speaker 102.
- each electrical connector 176, 178, 180 is configured for coupling (i.e., capable of coupling) an external source (not shown) of electrical power and/or information to the speaker 102.
- the receiver 162 is configured for receiving (i.e., capable of receiving) information from an external source via any one of the electrical connectors 176, 178, 180.
- the controller 112 may be configured to control (i.e., capable of controlling) the processing of power and/or information received from the individual electrical connectors 176, 178, 180.
- the controller 112 may be configured to deactivate (i.e., capable of deactivating) that particular electrical connector 176, 178, 180. exist power and/or signal/information connections exist
- the controller 112 may be configured to transmit (i.e., may be capable of transmitting) power and/or to process signals from only one of the electrical connectors 176, 178, 180 at a time.
- the controller 112 may determine which electrical connector 176, 178, 180 to use at a particular time based on a user-prescribed preference or based on logic.
- An indication of whether an electrical connector 176, 178, 180 is active or inactive may be provided, such as via an external display or an illuminated LED (e.g., a green LED indicating an active connector/connection and a red LED indicating an inactive connector/connection).
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- In today's world, portable speakers are becoming increasingly popular for enhancing the listening experience associated with other portable electronic devices such as cell phones and smart phones. Unfortunately, speakers intended for use with such portable electronic devices often support only a single orientation, and this single orientation may not suit the particular needs or desires of a user as those needs change from location to location or from use to use. For example, in one location or use, it may desirable to position the speaker so that the sounds it produces are aimed in a first direction, while, in another location or use, it may desirable to position the speaker so that the sounds it produces are aimed in a second, different direction.
- In addition to having control over the directions in which sounds produced by the speaker are aimed, it may also be desirable to have control over other aspects of the sounds that are produced. For example, in one speaker orientation, such as an orientation wherein sounds are projected in a substantially horizontal direction, it may be desirable to project the sounds within a narrower angle, while, in another orientation, such as an orientation wherein sounds are projected in a substantially vertical direction, it may be desirable to project the sounds within a wider angle.
- Accordingly, it is desirable to have a free-standing, portable speaker that provides multiple orientations from which the sounds may be projected. It is also desirable to have a freestanding portable speaker that can automatically accommodate different listening modes based on the selected orientation.
- For a more complete understanding of this disclosure, reference is now made to the following brief description, taken in connection with the accompanying drawings and detailed description, wherein like reference numerals represent like parts.
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FIG. 1 is schematic drawing showing a side view of an exemplary speaker with internal components shown and with the speaker disposed on a side for emitting sound in an upward direction; -
FIG. 2 is drawing of an exemplary multiple-sided speaker viewed from a rearward direction; -
FIG. 3 is drawing showing a side view of the speaker ofFIG. 1 showing position of the center of mass in relation to sides of the speaker; -
FIG. 4 is drawing of an exemplary multiple-sided speaker viewed from a rearward direction; and -
FIG. 5 is drawing showing a perspective view of an exemplary multiple-sided speaker. - It should be understood at the outset that although illustrative implementations of one or more embodiments of the present disclosure are provided below, the disclosed systems and/or methods may be implemented using any number of techniques, whether currently known or in existence. The disclosure should in no way be limited to the illustrative implementations, drawings, and techniques illustrated below, including the exemplary designs and implementations illustrated and described herein, but may be modified within the scope of the appended claims along with their full scope of equivalents.
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FIG. 1 , aportable speaker 102 comprises ahousing 104 that defines aninternal cavity 106, within which a sound generating member (i.e., a vibrating member) 108 is disposed. Thehousing 104 may comprise metal, plastic or composite materials and may be formed via a molding process or via suitable machining processes such as CNC machining. Anactuator 110 is positioned for cooperation with (e.g., adjacent to) thesound generating member 108 and is configured for causing thesound generating member 108 to vibrate, and to thereby generate sound waves, as instructed by acontroller 112. - It should be appreciated that the terms configured for and configured to refer to a condition wherein the element or feature that is so configured is capable of performing the designated function even if the element or feature does not necessarily perform the designated function at all times. For example, it should be appreciated from the foregoing description of the
actuator 110, that theactuator 110 is capable of causing thesound generating member 108 to vibrate, and to thereby generate sound waves, as instructed by acontroller 112. Moreover, it should be appreciated that theactuator 110 is capable of causing thesound generating member 108 to vibrate, and to thereby generate sound waves, as instructed by acontroller 112 even if theactuator 110 does not necessarily do so at all times. Thus, theactuator 110, thesound generating member 108, and thecontroller 112 are coupled (i.e., electrically, mechanically, magnetically, pneumatically, hydraulically) to one another, and configured for (i.e., capable of) cooperation with one another, such that thesound generating member 108 produces sound waves substantially as instructed by thecontroller 112. - In an exemplary embodiment, the
housing 104 is substantially rigid and impervious to infiltration of foreign matter so as to provide a protected environment for a plurality of components (e.g., theactuator 110, thesound generating member 108, thecontroller 112, and the power storage device 170) disposed within theinternal cavity 106. Thehousing 104 includes afront panel 114, afirst side 116, asecond side 118, and athird side 120. It should be appreciated that, as shown inFIG. 2 , thehousing 104 may include afourth side 122, afifth side 124, and asixth side 126, as well as additional sides. It should also be appreciated that the names selected for the sides (i.e., thefirst side 116, thesecond side 118, etc.) are chosen for convenience and do not necessarily indicate the order of the sides. Put another way, it should be appreciated that thesecond side 118 is not necessarily adjacent to thefirst side 116 or thethird side 120, although that may be the case, particularly when thehousing 104 includes only three sides. It should also be appreciated that aside front panel 114 of thehousing 104. - In an exemplary embodiment, the
first side 116,second side 118, andthird side 120 each define a respective planar surface that may serve as abase 130 upon which thespeaker 102 is supported in a desired orientation. As will be appreciated by one of ordinary skill in the art, theportable speaker 102 has a center of mass 128 (FIG. 3 ) that is affected by a position of the components (e.g., thecontroller 112, theactuator 110, apower storage device 170, or any other components) that are disposed within the housing 104 (FIG. 1 ). Accordingly, the positions of the components may be arranged and positioned within thehousing 104 to facilitate use of thefirst side 116,second side 118, andthird side 120 as abase 130 upon which thespeaker 102 is supported in a desired orientation. - With particular reference to
FIG. 3 , in order to provide for stability in such use, without requiring a kickstand or other support-providing member(s) (i.e., to lend a free-standing quality to the portable speaker 102), the components may be arranged and positioned within thehousing 104 so that the center ofmass 128 of thespeaker 102 is positioned along an axis that extends from, and is perpendicular to, a side such that the side may serve as a base for thespeaker 102. Put another way, the side is positioned and oriented relative to the center ofmass 128 such that an axis extending perpendicular to the side passes through the center ofmass 128. For example, as shown inFIG. 1 , the center ofmass 128 ofspeaker 102 is positioned along afirst axis 144 that extends from, and is perpendicular to, thefirst side 116. Accordingly, when thespeaker 102 is supported on thefirst side 116, the center ofmass 128 is positioned above thefirst side 116. - To provide a number of free-standing speaker orientations from which the sounds may be projected in a corresponding number of selectable directions, the
first side 116 of thehousing 104 is disposed at afirst angle 134 relative to thefront panel 114, while thesecond side 118 is disposed at asecond angle 136 relative to thefront panel 114, with thesecond angle 136 differing from (e.g., being less than) thefirst angle 134. As shown inFIG. 3 , thethird side 120 is substantially parallel to the front panel 114 (i.e., the angle between thethird side 120 and thefront panel 114 is approximately 0). Accordingly, when thethird side 120 is used as a base, the front panel may be aimed in a substantially vertical direction such that sound waves emanate vertically from thespeaker 102. Such an orientation may be useful as a conference mode for use in teleconferencing. As used herein the term vertical refers to a direction that substantially opposes the direction in which the gravity force is directed, and the term horizontal refers to a direction that is substantially perpendicular to the direction in which the gravity force is directed. - As shown in
FIG. 3 , to facilitate use of thefirst side 116 as a base without requiring a kickstand or other support-providing member(s), thecontroller 112 and theactuator 110 are arranged and positioned so that the center ofmass 128 ofspeaker 102 is positioned along afirst axis 144 that extends from, and is perpendicular to, thefirst side 116. Accordingly, when thespeaker 102 is supported on the first side 116 (i.e., thefirst side 116 is used as a base), the center ofmass 128 is positioned above thefirst side 116. Therefore, thespeaker 102 may stand on thefirst side 116, with thefirst side 116 serving as a base, in a stable manner. - As further illustrated in
FIG. 3 , to facilitate use of thesecond side 118 as a base without requiring a kickstand or other support-providing member(s), thecontroller 112 and theactuator 110 are arranged and positioned so that the center ofmass 128 of thespeaker 102 is positioned along thesecond axis 146 that extends from, and is perpendicular to, thesecond side 118. Accordingly, when thespeaker 102 is supported on thesecond side 118, the center ofmass 128 is positioned above thesecond side 118. - To provide yet another orientation from which the sounds may be projected, the
third side 120 of thehousing 104 is disposed at athird angle 138 relative to thefront panel 114, with thethird angle 138 differing from (e.g., being less than) thesecond angle 136. To facilitate use of thethird side 120 as a base without requiring a kickstand or other support-providing member(s), thecontroller 112 and theactuator 110 are arranged and positioned so that the center ofmass 128 of thespeaker 102 is positioned along athird axis 148 that extends from, and is perpendicular to, thethird side 120. Accordingly, when thespeaker 102 is supported on thethird side 120, the center ofmass 128 is positioned above thethird side 120. - To provide yet another orientation from which the sounds may be projected, the
fourth side 122 of thehousing 104 is disposed at an angle relative to thefront panel 114, with the angle of the fourth side differing from (e.g., being less than) thethird angle 138. To facilitate use of thefourth side 122 as abase side 130 without requiring a kickstand or other support-providing member(s), thecontroller 112 and theactuator 110 are arranged and positioned so that the center ofmass 128 of thespeaker 102 is positioned along an axis (not shown) that extends from, and is perpendicular to, thefourth side 122. Accordingly, when thespeaker 102 is supported on thefourth side 122, the center ofmass 128 is positioned above thefourth side 122. - To provide yet another orientation from which the sounds may be projected, the
fifth side 124 of thehousing 104 is disposed at an angle relative to thefront panel 114, with the angle of the fifth side differing from the angles of the other sides. To facilitate use of thefifth side 124 as abase side 130 without requiring a kickstand or other support-providing member(s), thecontroller 112 and theactuator 110 are arranged and positioned so that the center ofmass 128 of thespeaker 102 is positioned along an axis (not shown) that extends from, and is perpendicular to, thefifth side 124. Accordingly, when thespeaker 102 is supported on thefifth side 124, the center ofmass 128 is positioned above thefifth side 124. - To provide yet another orientation from which the sounds may be projected, the
sixth side 126 of thehousing 104 is disposed at an angle relative to thefront panel 114, with the angle of the sixth side differing from the angles of the other sides relative to thefront panel 114. To facilitate use of thesixth side 126 as abase side 130 without requiring a kickstand or other support-providing member(s), thecontroller 112 and theactuator 110 are arranged and positioned so that the center ofmass 128 of thespeaker 102 is positioned along an axis (not shown) that extends from, and is perpendicular to, thesixth side 126. Accordingly, when thespeaker 102 is supported on thesixth side 126, the center ofmass 128 is positioned above thesixth side 126. - In an exemplary embodiment, each of the
sides front panel 114 of thehousing 104. For example, thefirst angle 134 may be between approximately 95 degrees and 85 degrees, while the angles at which each of the other sides are disposed relative to thefront panel 114 cover a range of angles between approximately 85 degrees and zero degrees, providing a range of possible orientations for thefront panel 114 of thespeaker 102 from approximately vertical to approximately horizontal. It should be appreciated that any one of thesides housing 104 and the resulting positioning of the center ofmass 128. For example, thefirst angle 134 may be between approximately 85 degrees and 75 degrees. Alternatively, thefirst angle 134 may be between approximately 75 degrees and 65 degrees. Alternatively, thefirst angle 134 may be between approximately 65 degrees and 55 degrees. Alternatively, thefirst angle 134 may be between approximately 55 degrees and 45 degrees. Alternatively, thefirst angle 134 may be between approximately 45 degrees and 35 degrees. - As shown in
FIG. 5 , thefront panel 114 includes a sound-emittingportion 158 configured to permit (i.e., capable of permitting) transmission of sound waves generated by thesound generating member 108 as it vibrates. In an exemplary embodiment, the sound-emittingportion 158 defines a plurality (e.g., hundreds) ofperforations 160 that are laser drilled through the sound-emittingportion 158 of thefront panel 114. - With further reference to
FIG. 1 , in an exemplary embodiment, aspeaker 102 includes areceiver 162 for receiving information from an external source (not shown). The information may be configured to define (i.e., capable of defining) the sounds to be transmitted by thespeaker 102 and/or logic to be used by thespeaker 102 in processing other information. The information may be transmitted to thereceiver 162 wirelessly (e.g., via Bluetooth) or via a wired connection as discussed below. Thereceiver 162 is in communication with thecontroller 112, which comprises a processor 164 in communication with a memory storage device 166. Information received by thereceiver 162 may be stored in the memory storage device 166 and/or processed by the processor 164 as necessary to facilitate thecontroller 112 instructing theactuator 110 to cause thesound generating member 108 to vibrate, thereby generating sound waves. - The
controller 112 may also be in communication with one ormore sensor 168 configured for detecting (i.e., capable of detecting) an orientation of thespeaker 102 and for sending a signal from thesensor 168 to thecontroller 112 indicative of the detected orientation. Based on the detected orientation (e.g., an angle of the front panel 114), thecontroller 112 may process the information received according to appropriate logic stored in a memory storage device 166 so as to produce sound waves configured according to the detected orientation of thespeaker 102. Thus, thecontroller 112 may be configured for affecting (i.e., may be capable of affecting) the sound waves generated by thesound generating member 108 based at least in part on the orientation of thespeaker 102. - Still further, the
controller 112 may be configured for affecting (i.e., may be capable of affecting) the sound waves generated by thesound generating member 108 based at least in part on a preference defined by an user. Accordingly, thecontroller 112 may be configured to receive (i.e., may be capable of receiving) the preference from the user, to store the preference in a the memory storage device 166, and to retrieve the preference so as to apply it in determining how affect the sound waves generated by thesound generating member 108. - The
speaker 102 may include a plurality ofelectrical connectors front panel 114 or on arespective side speaker 102 and each being exposed for interfacing with a mating electrical connector (not shown) when itsrespective side base 130 upon which thespeaker 102 is being supported. Thus, in an exemplary embodiment, a firstelectrical connector 176 is disposed atfirst side 116, a secondelectrical connector 178 is disposed atsecond side 118, and a third electrical connector is disposed atthird side 120. - In an exemplary embodiment, each
electrical connector speaker 102 and another external component and/or for providing a supply of electrical power for driving theactuator 110 or for storage within apower storage device 170 of thespeaker 102. Thus, eachelectrical connector speaker 102. - In an exemplary embodiment, the
receiver 162 is configured for receiving (i.e., capable of receiving) information from an external source via any one of theelectrical connectors electrical connectors electrical connectors controller 112 may be configured to control (i.e., capable of controlling) the processing of power and/or information received from the individualelectrical connectors sensor 168 to thecontroller 112 indicates that aparticular side base 130, thecontroller 112 may be configured to deactivate (i.e., capable of deactivating) that particularelectrical connector - Further, where connections exist between external sources of power and/or information (i.e., signals) and two or more
electrical connectors controller 112 may be configured to transmit (i.e., may be capable of transmitting) power and/or to process signals from only one of theelectrical connectors controller 112 may determine whichelectrical connector electrical connector - While several embodiments have been provided in the present disclosure, it should be understood that the disclosed systems and methods may be embodied in many other specific forms without departing from the spirit or scope of the present disclosure. The present examples are to be considered as illustrative and not restrictive, and the intention is not to be limited to the details given herein. For example, the various elements or components may be combined or integrated in another system or certain features may be omitted, or not implemented.
- Also, techniques, systems, subsystems and methods described and illustrated in the various embodiments as discrete or separate may be combined or integrated with other systems, modules, techniques, or methods without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. Other items shown or discussed as coupled or directly coupled or communicating with each other may be indirectly coupled or communicating through some interface, device, or intermediate component, whether electrically, mechanically, or otherwise. Other examples of changes, substitutions, and alterations are ascertainable by one skilled in the art and could be made without departing from the spirit and scope disclosed herein.
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- A speaker 102 comprising:a housing 104 that defines an internal cavity 106 and includes a front panel 114, a first side 116, a second side 118, and a third side 120; anda plurality of components disposed within the internal cavity 106, the plurality of components comprising a controller 112, an actuator 110, and a sound generating member 108, the controller 112 being in communication with the actuator 110, and the actuator 110 being configured for causing the sound generating member 108 to vibrate, and thereby generate sound waves, as instructed by the controller 112;the front panel 114 being configured to transmit the sound waves;wherein the first side 116 is disposed at a first angle 134 relative to the front panel 114, the second side 118 is disposed at a second angle 136 relative to the front panel 114, and the third side 120 is disposed at a third angle 138 relative to the front panel 114, the second angle 136 being less than the first angle 134, and the third angle 138 being less than the second angle 136;the speaker 102 having a center of mass 128 that is positioned along an axis 144 that extends from, and is perpendicular to, the first side 116;the center of mass 128 being positioned along an axis 146 that extends from, and is perpendicular to, the second side 118; andthe center of mass 128 being positioned along an axis 148 that extends from, and is perpendicular to, the third side 120.
- A speaker 102 as described in Claim 1, wherein the housing 104 includes a fourth side 122 that is disposed at a fourth angle 134 relative to the front panel 114, the center of mass 128 being positioned along an axis 144 that extends from, and is perpendicular to, the fourth side 122.
- A speaker 102 as described in Claim 2, wherein the housing includes a fifth side 124 that is disposed at a fifth angle 136 relative to the front panel 114, the center of mass 128 being positioned along an axis 146 that extends from, and is perpendicular to, the fifth side 124.
- A speaker 102 as described in Claim 3, wherein the housing includes a sixth side 126 that is disposed at a sixth angle 138 relative to the front panel 114, the center of mass 128 being positioned along an axis 148 that extends from, and is perpendicular to, the sixth side 126.
- A speaker 102 as described in Claim 1, further comprising a first electrical connector 176 configured for coupling an external source of power or signals to the controller 112.
- A speaker 102 as described in Claim 5, further comprising a second electrical connector 178 configured for coupling an external source of power or signals to the controller 112.
- A speaker 102 as described in Claim 6, wherein the first electrical connector 176 is disposed on the front panel 114, and wherein the second electrical connector 178 is disposed on the first side 116, the second side 118, or the third side 120.
- A speaker 102 as described in Claim 6, wherein the first electrical connector 176 is disposed on the first side 116, and wherein the second electrical connector 178 is disposed on either the second side 118 or the third side 120.
- A speaker 102 as described in Claim 6, wherein the controller 112 is configured to activate only one of the first electrical connector 176 or the second electrical connector 178 at a time.
- A speaker 102 as described in Claim 9, wherein the controller 112 is configured to determine which electrical connector 176, 178 to activate based on an orientation of the speaker 102.
- A speaker 102 as described in Claim 9, wherein the first electrical connector 176 is configured for indicating whether the first electrical connector 176 is active or inactive.
- A speaker 102 as described in Claim 11, wherein the second electrical connector 178 is configured for indicating whether the second electrical connector 178 is active or inactive.
- A speaker 102 as described in Claim 1, further comprising:a controller 112 in communication with a sensor 168;the sensor 168 being configured for detecting an orientation of the speaker 102;the controller 112 being configured for affecting the sound waves generated by the sound generating member 108 based at least in part on the orientation of the speaker 102.
- A speaker 102 as described in Claim 13, wherein:the controller 112 is further configured for affecting the sound waves generated by the sound generating member 108 based at least in part on a preference defined by an user.
- A speaker 102 as described in Claim 14, wherein the controller 112 is further configured to receive the preference from the user, to store the preference in a memory storage device 166, and to retrieve the preference to affect the sound waves generated by the sound generating member 108.
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