TWI634795B - A sound system - Google Patents

Abstract

A sound system is provided. The sound system can include one or more speaker devices and one or more coupling devices. The sound system can include a first speaker device coupled to a second speaker device by a coupling device. The first speaker device or the second speaker device can be identified as a "master device" depending on how the first speaker device or the second speaker device is coupled by the coupling device. If a discerned speaker device 102 has been identified as a "master device" (e.g., first speaker device 102a), the remaining speaker device 102 (e.g., second speaker device 102b) may, for example, It is identified as a "slave device." The audio signal can be communicated from the sound source module 108 to only one master device.

Description

Sound system

The present disclosure is generally directed to a sound system.

Audio entertainment has become a part of everyday life for many people.

Unfortunately, conventional sound systems cannot promote a larger stereo effect/sweet sweet spot in a convenient (user friendly) manner.

In addition, conventional sound systems do not allow audio/music to be effectively shared from a portable player (eg, an MP3 player) in a large listening area with minimal user interference.

Therefore, it is hoped to provide a solution to at least one of the above problems.

In accordance with a feature of the present disclosure, a speaker device is provided. The speaker device can be coupled to another speaker device. Preferably, the speaker device can be coupled to another speaker device by a coupling device.

The speaker device can be identified as a master device or as a slave device that is identified as being relative to another speaker device, depending on how the speaker device system is coupled to another speaker device.

When the speaker device is identified as being a master device relative to another speaker device, the speaker device can be configured to receive an audio signal communicated from a source module. The speaker device can be further configured to process audio signals for one or two audio reproductions and further communicate to another speaker device.

When the speaker device is identified as a slave device relative to another speaker device, direct communication of the audio signal from the sound source module to the speaker device can be hampered.

For example, the speaker device can correspond to one first speaker device, and for example, another speaker device can correspond to one second speaker device.

In one embodiment, the first speaker device can include a processing portion, a coupling portion, and a sensor portion. The processing portion can be coupled to the sensor portion and the sensor portion can be coupled to the coupling portion. Additionally, the second speaker device can include a coupling portion. The coupling portion of the first speaker device can be shaped and sized to receive one end of the coupling device, and the coupling portion of the second speaker device can be shaped and sized to receive the coupling device The other end.

The sensor portion can be configured to communicate a sensor signal to the processing portion, and based on the sensor signal communicated to the sensor portion, the first speaker device can be identified as a master Control device or a slave device relative to the second speaker device.

In particular, for example, the sensor signal can correspond to a varying logic signal that can be associated with a plurality of predetermined values. The first speaker device can be identified as a master device or a slave device based on a predetermined value from the plurality of predetermined values.

In another embodiment, one or both of the first speaker device and the second speaker device can be coupled to a bass. The first speaker device can be directly coupled or indirectly coupled to the second speaker device via the coupling device.

When directly coupled, one end of the coupling device is coupled to the first A sounder device, and the other end of the coupling device is coupled to the second speaker device. When indirectly coupled, the first speaker device is coupled to the second speaker device through a combination of the bass and the coupling device.

According to another feature of the present disclosure, a sound system is provided. The sound system can be configured to receive an audio signal that can be communicated from a sound source module.

The sound system can include a first speaker device, a second speaker device, and a coupling device that couples the first speaker device and the second speaker device.

The first speaker device can be identified as a master device or a slave device relative to the second speaker device, depending on how the first speaker device and the second speaker device are coupled by the coupling device of.

When the first speaker device is identified as a master device relative to the second speaker device, the first speaker device can be configured to receive an audio signal from the sound source module and process the audio signal for use Regenerating in one or two audio and further communicating to the second speaker device.

When the first speaker device is identified as a slave device relative to the second speaker device, direct communication of the audio signal from the sound source module to the first speaker device can be hindered.

In one embodiment, the first speaker device can be coupled to the second speaker device by the first coupling device such that the first speaker device can be identified as being relative to the second speaker device. A master device. Additionally, the second speaker device can be identified as a slave device relative to the first speaker device.

In another embodiment, the system can further include a third speaker device and another coupling device. For example, the coupling device and the further coupling device can correspond to a first coupling device and a second coupling device, respectively. The first speaker device can be coupled to the second speaker device by the first coupling device, such that the first speaker device is configured A master device can be identified as being relative to the second speaker device, and the second speaker device can be identified as a slave device relative to the first speaker device. Additionally, the second speaker device can be coupled to the third speaker device by the second coupling device in such a manner that the second speaker device can be identified as a master device relative to the third speaker device And the third speaker device can be identified as a slave device relative to the second speaker device.

The system can be configured to operate in at least one of a plurality of modes of operation.

For example, the plurality of modes of operation may include:

A party mode of operation: In the party mode of operation, an audio signal can be communicated from the source module to the first speaker device. The first speaker device can be configured to communicate the received audio signal to the second speaker device.

A wide stereo mode of operation: In this wide stereo mode of operation, an audio signal can be communicated to the first speaker device. The first speaker device can be configured to process the received audio signal by extracting a first portion of the received audio signal for audio reproduction. The first speaker device can be further configured to communicate a second portion of the received audio signal to the second speaker device for further processing (eg, for audio regeneration).

A life saver mode of operation: In the savior mode of operation, the audio signal can be played randomly to alert a user.

A bedtime mode of operation: In the bedtime mode of operation, the volume of the audio signal can be varied by gradually reducing the volume of sound.

A wake-up mode of operation: in the wake-up mode of operation, the volume of the audio signal can be varied by gradually increasing the amount of sound.

a metronome mode of operation: in the metronome mode of operation, from the source mode The audio signals from the group communication can be received and processed in such a manner that the audible perceptible audio signal can be associated with a predetermined tempo.

A notification mode of operation: In the notification mode of operation, an audio signal can be output for providing information to a user.

An extended party mode of operation: In the extended party mode of operation, an audio signal can be communicated from the source module to the first speaker device. The first speaker device can be configured to communicate the received audio signal to the second speaker device. The second speaker device can be sequentially configured to communicate the received audio signal to the third speaker device.

An extended wide stereo mode of operation in which an audio signal can be communicated from the source module to the first speaker device. The first speaker device can be configured to process the received audio signal by extracting a first portion of the received audio signal for audio reproduction and communicating the received audio signal to the first Two speaker devices. The second speaker device can be configured to process the received audio signal (eg, an audio signal from the first speaker device) by extracting a second portion of the received audio signal and A portion is mixed with the second portion to produce a center channel audio characteristic. The second speaker device can be further configured to communicate a second portion of the received audio signal to the third speaker device for audio reproduction.

In accordance with yet another embodiment of the present disclosure, a coupling device is provided. The coupling device can be adapted to couple the first speaker device and the second speaker device. The coupling device can include a first end portion, a second end portion, and a body portion.

The first end portion can be structurally designed such that when coupled to the first speaker device, the first speaker device can be identified as a master relative to the second speaker device. The first end portion can be coupled to the second end portion by the body portion.

The second end portion can be structurally designed such that when coupled to the first speaker device, the first speaker device can be identified as a slave device relative to the second speaker device.

In one embodiment, the coupling device can further comprise one or both of a light source portion and a mixer portion. The light source portion can be coupled to one or both of the first end portion and the second end portion. The light source portion can be coupled to emit light. Additionally, the mixer portion can be coupled to one or both of the first end portion and the second end portion. The mixer portion can be further coupled to the light source portion. The mixer portion can be configured to modulate light emitted from the portion of the light source to change the emitted light.

Furthermore, the body portion can be constructed (manufactured) such that the emitted light can be visually perceived.

100‧‧‧Sound system

102‧‧‧Speaker equipment

102a‧‧‧First speaker equipment

102b‧‧‧second speaker equipment

104‧‧‧Coupling equipment

106‧‧‧ bass

106a‧‧‧First bass

106b‧‧‧second bass

108‧‧‧Sound source module

202‧‧‧ transceiver

204‧‧‧Coupling module

206‧‧‧Processing section

208‧‧‧Speaker driver

210‧‧‧Coupling section

212‧‧‧Sensor section

214‧‧‧Storage section

216‧‧‧Battery compartment

218‧‧‧Battery

220‧‧‧Battery

222‧‧‧Battery Pack

224‧‧‧ broken part

302‧‧‧First end section

302a‧‧‧First section

302b‧‧‧second section

302c‧‧‧ third section

302d‧‧‧fourth section

304‧‧‧second end part

304a‧‧‧ first part

304b‧‧‧second part

304c‧‧‧ third part

306‧‧‧ body part

308‧‧‧Resistors

310‧‧‧ Mixer section

310a‧‧‧ first terminal

310b‧‧‧second terminal

310c‧‧‧ third terminal

312‧‧‧Light source section

312a‧‧‧First touch point

312b‧‧‧second touch point

312c‧‧‧ third contact point

314‧‧‧Coupling parts

315‧‧‧First coupling device

316‧‧‧Second speaker equipment

End of 316a‧‧

End of 316b‧‧

316c‧‧‧ body part

316d‧‧‧ first section

316e‧‧‧second section

316f‧‧‧ third section

316g‧‧‧fourth section

316h‧‧‧ first part

316i‧‧‧second part

316j‧‧‧ third part

400a‧‧‧First example scenario

400b‧‧‧Second example scenario

400c‧‧‧ third example scenario

400d‧‧‧Fourth example scene

402‧‧‧ Third speaker equipment

404‧‧‧First coupling device

406‧‧‧Second coupling device

408‧‧‧First coupling device

410‧‧‧Second coupling device

412‧‧‧First coupling part

414‧‧‧Second coupling part

416‧‧‧Signal Mixer

500‧‧‧Method of audio processing

502‧‧‧Coupling step

504‧‧‧ Identifying steps

506‧‧‧Additional coupling steps

508‧‧‧Operating mode decision steps

Embodiments of the present disclosure are described with respect to the following figures, wherein: FIG. 1 shows a sound system that may include one or more speaker devices, and one or more coupling devices, in accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure; 2a shows the speaker device of FIG. 1 in further detail in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure, which may have a battery compartment for carrying one or more batteries; FIG. 2b is an embodiment in accordance with the present disclosure To show the above battery, which can be placed into the battery compartment; FIG. 3a shows the coupling device of FIG. 1 in further detail in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure; FIG. 3b is another embodiment in accordance with the present disclosure, The coupling device of FIG. 1 is shown in further detail; FIG. 3c shows the coupling of FIG. 1 in further detail in accordance with yet another embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 3d shows the coupling device of Figure 1 in further detail in accordance with yet another further embodiment of the present disclosure; Figure 4a shows a first example scenario in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure, which is related An operational mode in which the sound system of FIG. 1 is operable; FIG. 4b shows a second exemplary scenario in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure, which is related to an operational mode in which the sound system of FIG. 1 is operable; 4c shows a third example scenario in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure, which is related to an operational mode in which the sound system of FIG. 1 is operable; FIG. 4d shows a fourth example in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. a scene relating to an operational mode in which the sound system of FIG. 1 is operable; FIG. 5 is a flow chart showing a method for audio processing in conjunction with the sound system of FIG. 1 in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure; Figure 6a shows, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, that the speaker device of Figure 1 can be paired with one or more bass portions; and Figures 6b and 6c show the Figure 1 of Figure 1 An example in which the speaker device can be coupled via a bass.

Representative embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to solving one or more of the above problems, which will be described hereinafter with reference to FIGS. 1 through 6.

1 shows a sound system 100 in accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure. The sound system 100 can include one or more speaker devices 102 and one or more coupling devices 104. The sound system 100 can optionally further include one or more bass portions 106. The sound system 100 can optionally further include a sound source module 108.

The speaker device 102 will be discussed in further detail with reference to FIG. The coupling device 104 will be discussed in further detail with reference to FIG.

According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the sound system 100 can include a first speaker device 102a, a second speaker device 102b, and a coupling device 104. The sound system 100 can further include a first bass portion 106a and a second bass portion 106b. The sound system 100 can further include a sound source module 108.

The first speaker device 102a can be coupled to the second speaker device 102b via the coupling device 104. In particular, in one example, the coupling device 104 can include two ends, a first end of the two ends can be coupled to the first speaker device 102a and a second end of the two ends can be coupled to The second speaker device 102b. In another embodiment, the coupling device 104 can include two ends, a first end of the two ends can be coupled to the second speaker device 102b and a second end of the two ends can be coupled to the A speaker device 102a.

Additionally, the first speaker device 102a and the second speaker device 102b can be coupled to the first bass portion 106a and the second bass portion 106b, respectively. The sound source module 108 can be configured to be in signal communication with the first speaker device 102a or the second speaker device 102b. The sound source module 108 can be coupled to the first speaker device 102a and the second speaker device 102b via one or both of a wired coupling and a wireless coupling.

In general, the sound source module 108 can be an electronic device capable of transmitting an audio signal. Examples of such electronic devices include smart phones, portable audio players such as MP3 players and computers.

Additionally, as an option, when the sound system 100 excludes the sound source module 108 (eg, the sound system includes the first speaker device 102a, the second speaker device 102b, and the coupling device 104, but does not include The sound source module 108) can be configured to receive an audio signal, and the audio signal can be communicated from the sound source module 108.

An audio signal can be communicated from the sound source module 108 to the first speaker device 102a or the second speaker device 102b for audio reproduction. Further, the audio signal can be a stereo signal having at least a left channel audio characteristic and a right channel audio characteristic. The audio signal can include a low frequency range signal, a medium frequency range signal, and/or a high frequency range signal.

The first speaker device 102a or the second speaker device 102b can be identified as a "master device". If one of the speaker devices has been identified as a "master device" (eg, the first speaker device 102a), the remaining speaker devices 102 (eg, the second speaker device 102b) may be identified It is a "slave device". It should be understood that more than one "master device" may be present in the sound system 100 if desired. It should be further understood that one speaker device 102 can be both a "master device" and a "slave device" at the same time. This will be discussed in more detail later.

Preferably, the audio signal can be communicated from the sound source module 108 to a master device. The master device can process the audio signal for audio reproduction and/or process the audio signal for further communication to the slave devices. Also preferably, the slave devices are not capable of receiving audio signals directly from the sound source module 108.

For example, between the first speaker device 102a and the second speaker device 102b, the first speaker device 102a is identified as the master device and the second speaker device 102b is identified as the slave device. In this case, the audio signal can be communicated from the sound source module 108 to the first speaker device 102a.

As a master device, the first speaker device 102a can be configured to process the received audio signal for audio reproduction (ie, output) and further communication to the second speaker device 102b (ie, One or both of the slave devices. The second speaker device 102b can be configured to process audio signals received from the first speaker device 102a for audio reproduction (ie, output) and further communication to another speaker device (the other is not shown) One or both of the slave devices.

In one embodiment, it will be followed by reference to Figures 4a and 4b for further details. By way of discussion, the first speaker device 102a can be configured to process the audio signal by amplifying the audio signal such that a listener (not shown) can audibly perceive from the audio source mode. An enlarged version of the audio signal sent by the group. In this manner, the audio reproduction described above can correspond to the regeneration of the amplified version of the audio signal communicated from the sound source module 108. Additionally, the first speaker device 102a can be further configured to communicate the received audio signal to the second speaker device 102b. The second speaker device 102b can be configured to process the received audio signal in a manner similar to the first speaker device 102a (i.e., by way of amplification). In a similar manner, the second speaker device 102b can be further configured to communicate the received audio signal to one or more other speaker devices (not shown), which can be sequentially configured for The received audio signal is processed in a manner similar to the first speaker device 102a and/or the second speaker device 102b (i.e., by amplification).

In another embodiment, which will be discussed later in further detail with reference to Figure 4c, the first speaker device 102a can be configured to process the received audio signal by receiving the received audio signal. The left channel audio characteristic of the signal is separated from the right channel audio characteristic. Therefore, the received audio signal can be separated into a first portion and a second portion. In one embodiment, the first portion and the second portion may correspond to the left channel audio characteristic and the right channel audio characteristic, respectively. In another embodiment, the first portion and the second portion may correspond to the right channel audio characteristic and the left channel audio characteristic, respectively. The first speaker device 102a can be further configured to process a first portion of the received audio signal for audio reproduction while communicating a second portion of the received audio signal to the second speaker device 102b for Further processing for audio reproduction. In this manner, the first portion and the second portion of the received audio signal can be reproduced acoustically by the first speaker device 102a and the second speaker device 102b, respectively. Additionally, at least a portion of the first portion can be communicated from the first speaker device 102a to the second speaker device 102b plus the second portion, if desired. It should be understood that audio reproduction may be related to audio amplification.

In yet another embodiment, which will be discussed later in further detail with reference to Figure 4d, the first speaker device 102a can be configured to process the received audio signal by extracting the received signal. A portion of the audio signal is used for audio reproduction, and the received audio signal is communicated to the second speaker device 102b for further processing. The extracted portion of the received audio signal can correspond to the first portion of the received audio signal. The second speaker device 102b can be configured to process the received audio signal communicated from the first speaker device 102a in such a manner as to generate an audio signal having a medium channel audio characteristic. The mid-channel audio characteristics can be based on the above-described right channel audio characteristics and left channel audio characteristics. The second speaker device 102b can be configured to extract another portion of the received audio signal and communicate to another speaker device (not shown in FIG. 1) for audio reproduction, the received audio signal The other portion corresponds to the second portion of the received audio signal. It should be understood that audio reproduction may be related to audio amplification.

As previously mentioned, the first speaker device 102a and the second speaker device 102b can be coupled to the first bass portion 106a and the second bass portion 106b, respectively. It has been previously mentioned that the audio signal may comprise a low frequency range signal, a medium frequency range signal and/or a high frequency range signal. In this manner, it should be understood that the speaker device can be configured to output a medium frequency range signal and/or a high frequency range signal and to communicate a low frequency range signal to the bass for output (eg, Audio reproduction).

2a shows the speaker device 102 (eg, the first speaker device 102a and/or the second speaker device 102b) of FIG. 1 in further detail, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.

The speaker device 102 can include one or both of a transceiver 202 and a coupling module 204. The speaker device 102 can further include a processing portion 206, one or more speaker drivers 208, a coupling portion 210, and a sensor portion 212. The speaker device 102 can further include a reservoir portion 214 and a battery compartment 216.

The transceiver 202 and/or the coupling module 204 can be coupled to the processing portion 206. The processing portion 206 can be coupled to the speaker driver 208, the coupling portion 210, and or the sensor portion 212, or any combination thereof. One or both of the storage portion 214 and the battery compartment 216 can be coupled to the transceiver 202, the coupling module 204, the processing portion 206, the speaker driver 208, the coupling portion 210, and/or the The sensor portion 212, or any combination of the above, is used to supply power/voltage thereto.

As previously mentioned, the sound source module 108 can be an electronic device capable of transmitting an audio signal to the speaker device 102 (e.g., the first speaker device 102a). The sound source module 108 can be coupled to the speaker device 102 (eg, the first speaker device 102a) via one or both of a wired coupling and a wireless coupling.

In this manner, the sound source module 108 can be coupled to the transceiver 202 and/or the coupling module 204 depending on whether it is desired to communicate by wireless communication or wired communication.

In the case of wireless coupling, the sound source module 108 can be coupled to the transceiver 202 such that the sound source module 108 can wirelessly communicate audio signals to the speaker device 102.

In the case of wired coupling, the sound source module 108 can be coupled to the coupling module 204 such that the sound source module 108 can communicate audio signals to the speaker device 102 via wired-based communication. Additionally, the coupling module 204 can be in the form of a jack that is shaped and sized to mate with the sound source module 108. When coupled, the sound source module 108 and the coupling module 204 can be electrically coupled, such that the sound source module 108 can communicate with the speaker device 102 via the coupling module 204.

One or both of the transceiver 202 and/or the coupling module 204 can be coupled to the processing portion 206 in such a manner that audio signals received from the sound source module 108 can be communicated to the processing Section 206 is for further processing.

The processing portion 206 can process the received audio signal by, for example, Amplifying the received audio signal, separating the left channel audio characteristic and the right channel audio characteristic, extracting a portion of the received audio signal for audio reproduction, and/or processing the left channel audio characteristic and the right sound Channel audio characteristics to produce mid channel audio characteristics. For example, the processing portion 206 can include logic gates, and/or operational amplifiers in the form of analog circuits and/or integrated circuits. For example, the processing portion 206 further includes one or more processors. For example, the processing portion 206 can further include one or more mixers.

The speaker driver 208 can be configured to output the received audio signal processed by the processing portion 206 in such a manner that the audio signal can be perceived by a listener on the sound.

The coupling portion 210 can be shaped and sized to receive one end of the coupling device 104. In this case, for example, the end of the coupling device 104 can be in the form of a plug, and for example, the coupling portion 210 can be in the form of a female connector that is shaped and sized to accommodate the plug such that the coupling device 104 can be The coupling portion 210 is electrically connected to the speaker device 102.

The sensor portion 212 can be configured to communicate one or more sensor signals to the processing portion 206. For example, the sensor portion 212 can be in the form of a "pull-up" resistor having one end coupled to a voltage supply (eg, the storage portion 214), one end being circumscribed It is coupled to the processing portion 206 and the coupling portion 210. The sensor signal can indicate which end of the coupling device 104 has been coupled to the speaker device 102. In particular, the sensor signal can indicate that the first end or the second end of the coupling device 104 has been coupled to the coupling portion 210. This will be discussed later in further detail with reference to FIG.

As previously mentioned, the storage portion 214 can be coupled to the transceiver 202, the coupling module 204, the processing portion 206, the speaker driver 208, the coupling portion 210, and/or the sensor portion 212, or Any combination of the above to supply power/voltage thereto. In this case, The storage portion 214 can be similar to an internal battery that is powered to the speaker device 102.

The battery compartment 216 can be shaped and sized to accommodate one or more batteries (e.g., AA'/AAA' type batteries). When housed in the battery compartment 216, the battery can be used in a manner similar to the storage portion 214 (e.g., for supplying power/voltage).

It should be understood that when the sound source module 108 is coupled to the speaker device 102, the storage portion 214 and one or both of the batteries in the battery compartment 216 can be used to charge the sound source. Module 108. In an exemplary scenario, when the sound source module 108 is coupled to the speaker device 102 via the coupling module 204 in a limited manner and it is desired to charge the sound source module 108, current may be from the battery compartment 216. The storage portion 214 and/or one or both of the batteries are extracted.

In one embodiment, current may be supplied from the storage portion 214 to the sound source module 108 for charging. In another embodiment, current can be supplied to the sound source module 108 for charging in the battery compartment 216.

In yet another embodiment, current may be supplied to the sound source module 108 for charging in the storage portion 214 of the battery compartment 216 and the battery.

In yet another embodiment, current may be supplied to the storage portion 214 by the battery in the battery compartment 216 and then supplied from the storage portion 214 to the sound source module 108 for charging. Thus, the sound source module 108 can be charged indirectly (i.e., via the storage portion 214) by the battery in the battery compartment 216.

It should be further understood that when it is desired to charge the sound source module 108, one or both of the storage portion 214 and the battery in the battery compartment 216 and the remaining components (ie, the transceiver) 202. One or more (all) of the processing portion 206, the speaker driver 208, the coupling portion 210, and/or the sensor portion 212) are isolated such that from the battery compartment 216 More current in the storage portion 214 and/or battery can be saved for charging the sound source module 108.

Figure 2b shows the above described battery that can be placed into the battery compartment 216. In one embodiment, only one battery 218 is placed into the battery compartment 216. In another embodiment, a plurality of batteries 220 can be packaged into one battery pack 222 and at least a portion of the battery pack 222 can be placed into the battery compartment 216. As shown, a plurality of cells can be positioned in parallel with each other and electrically connected. The battery pack 222 can include one or more broken portions 224 such that one or more batteries from the plurality of batteries can be separated from the battery pack 222, if desired.

As previously mentioned, the sound system 100 can include one or more speaker devices 102 (e.g., the first speaker device 102a and the second speaker device 102b) and a coupling device 104. More previously, it has been mentioned that one speaker device can be coupled to another speaker device via the coupling device 104 (eg, the first speaker device 102a can be coupled to the second speaker device 102b via the coupling device 104).

The coupling device 104 will be discussed in further detail with reference to FIG. 3. Figure 3a shows the coupling device of Figure 1 in further detail, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 3b shows the coupling device 104 of FIG. 1 in further detail in accordance with another embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 3c is a coupling device 104 shown in further detail in accordance with yet another embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 3d is a coupling device 104 shown in further detail in accordance with yet another further embodiment of the present disclosure.

In accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure, as shown in FIG. 3a, the coupling device 104 can include a first end portion 302, a second end portion 304, and a body portion 306. The first end portion 302 and the second end portion 304 can be coupled by the body portion 306. In particular, the first end portion 302 can be coupled to one end of the body portion 306 and the second end portion 304 can be coupled to the other end of the body portion 306.

The first end portion 302 can include a plurality of segments. For example, the first end portion 302 can include a first section 302a, a second section 302b, a third section 302c, and a fourth section. The first section 302a can be adjacent to the second section 302b, the second section 302b can be adjacent to the third section 302c, and the third section 302c can be adjacent to the fourth section 302d. The second end portion 304 can include a plurality of components. For example, the second end portion 304 can include a first component 304a, a second component 304b, and a third component 304c. The first component 304a can abut the second component 304b and the second component 304b can abut the third component 304c.

The first section 302a, the second section 302b, the third section 302c, and the fourth section 302d can be electrically insulated from each other. The first component 304a, the second component 304b, and the third component 304c can be electrically insulated from each other. The first section 302a can be electrically connected to the first component 304a. The second section 302b can be electrically connected to the second component 304b. The third section 302c is selectively electrically connectable to the third component 304c.

In accordance with another embodiment of the present disclosure, as shown in FIG. 3b, the coupling device 104 can further include one or more resistors 308, and the first end portion 302, the second end portion 304 discussed above in FIG. 3a. And a body portion 306. The resistor 308 can be implemented by the body portion 306 near the first end portion 302. One end of the resistor 308 can be coupled to the third section 302c, and the other end of the resistor 308 can be coupled to the fourth section 302d.

In accordance with yet another embodiment of the present disclosure, as shown in FIG. 3c, the coupling device 104 can further include a mixer portion 310 and/or a light source portion 312, and the first end portion discussed above in FIG. 3a. 302, second end portion 304 and body portion 306, and/or one or more resistors 308 as discussed above in FIG. 3b. The mixer portion 310 and the light source portion 312 can be implemented by the body portion 306.

For example, the mixer portion 310 can include a first terminal 310a, a second terminal 310b, and a third terminal 310c. For example, the light source portion 312 can include a first contact point 312a, a second contact point 312b, and a third contact point 312c.

Additionally, the mixer portion 310 can be coupled to the light source portion 312. this Additionally, each of the mixer portion 310 and the light source portion 312 can be coupled to both the first end portion 302 and the second end portion 304.

For example, the mixer portion 310 can be coupled to the light source portion 312 and the first end portion 302. In particular, the mixer portion 310 can be coupled to the light source portion 312 and one or both of the first segment 302a and the second segment 302b. More specifically, the first terminal 310a of the mixer portion 310 can be coupled to the first segment 302a of the first end portion 302. The second terminal 310b of the mixer portion 310 can be coupled to the second segment 302b of the first end portion 302. The third terminal 310c of the mixer portion 310 can be coupled to the third contact point 312c of the light source portion 312. The second contact point 312b can be coupled to the third section 302c of the first end portion 302. The third contact point 312c can be coupled to the fourth section 302d of the first end portion 302.

In a further embodiment, the mixer portion 310 can be coupled to the light source portion 312 and the coupling member 304. In particular, the mixer portion 310 can be coupled to the light source portion 312 and one or both of the first component 304a and the second component 304b. More specifically, the first terminal 310a of the mixer portion 310 can be coupled to the first component 304a of the second end portion 304. The second terminal 310b of the mixer portion 310 can be coupled to the second end portion 304 of the second member 304b. The third terminal 310c of the mixer portion 310 can be coupled to the first contact point 312a of the light source portion 312. The second contact point 312b can be coupled to the third section 302c of the first end portion 302. The third contact point 312c can be coupled to the fourth section 302d of the first end portion 302.

In an exemplary application, for example, the mixer portion 310 can be configured to receive the left channel audio characteristics of the received audio signal via the first terminal 310a and/or the second terminal 310b and/or Or the right channel audio characteristic for processing to generate a mixed signal signal number. For example, the mixing signal number can be communicated from the third terminal 310c of the mixer portion 310 to the light source portion 312 via the first contact point 312a. For example, a logical "1" signal (base) The above-mentioned "pull-up type resistor" can be fed to the light source portion 312 via the third contact point 312c. For example, the second contact point 312b can be connected to the third portion of the first end portion 302. Section 302c. For example, the third section 302c can be an electrical ground. It should be understood that the logic "1" signal fed to the source portion 312 can be a voltage to allow the source portion 312 to emit Light. The mixing signal signal can be used to modulate the logic "1" signal such that the light emitted from the source portion 312 can be based on the left channel audio characteristic of the received audio signal and/or the right sound The audio characteristics are disturbed or changed. Accordingly, the mixer portion 310 can be effectively configured to be configurable to modulate the light emitted from the light source portion 312 to alter the emitted light/cause the emitted light to be disturbed (eg, according to The left channel audio characteristic of the received audio signal and/or the right channel audio characteristic).

For example, at least the body portion 306 of the coupling device 104 can be made of a light transmissive/transparent material (i.e., constructed) such that light emitted from the light source portion 312 can be visually perceived.

Although mentioned above, the mixing signal signal can be used to modulate the logic "1" signal such that the light emitted from the source portion 312 can be based on the left channel audio characteristics of the received audio signal and / or the right channel audio characteristics are disturbed or changed, but it should be understood that the logic "1" signal does not need to be modulated. In particular, it is possible to emit only light of substantially uniform brightness (i.e., without perturbation/change in brightness) without causing light perturbations/changes from the light source portion 312. As such, it should be understood that the mixer portion 310 can be omitted and the light emitted from the source portion 312 can be based on an unmodulated logic "1" signal (ie, based on substantially uniform voltage/power). .

In accordance with yet another further embodiment of the present disclosure, as shown in Figure 3d, the coupling device 104 (relabeled 315 in Figure 3d) may further comprise a coupling component (labeled 314 in Figure 3d) and the above-described The first end portion 302, the second end portion 304, and the body portion 306 discussed in 3a, the resistor 308 discussed above in Figure 3b, and/or discussed above in Figure 3c The mixer portion 310 and the light source portion 312 are discussed.

Additionally, it has been previously mentioned that the sound system 100 can include one or more coupling devices 104. For example, as shown in FIG. 3d, the sound system 100 can include a plurality of coupling devices 104. For example, the plurality of coupling devices 104 can include a first coupling device 315 and a second speaker device 316.

Each of the first coupling device 315 and the second speaker device 316 can be similar to the coupling device 104 previously discussed in Figures 3a-3c. As shown in Figure 3d, the first coupling device 315 is very similar to the coupling device 104 (as discussed in Figures 3a through 3c) except that it further includes a coupling component 314. The second coupling device 316 is substantially similar to the coupling device 104 (as discussed in Figures 3a through 3c).

As such, the above discussion regarding the coupling device 104 (e.g., as mentioned in Figures 3a through 3c) can be similarly applied to the first coupling device 315 and the second speaker device 316.

In particular, the first coupling device 315 can include the first end portion 302, the second end portion 304, and the body portion 306 described above. As previously mentioned, the first end portion 302 can be coupled to the second end portion 304 via the body portion 306.

Additionally, the second coupling device 316 can include two ends 316a, 316b coupled by a body portion 316c. One of the two ends (eg, 316a) can be similar to the first end portion 302 of the first coupling device 315 to the first coupling device 315, and the other of the two ends (eg, 316b) can This second end portion 304 is similar to the first coupling device 315.

Preferably, one end 316a may have a structure similar to the first end portion 302 (ie, a first section 316d, a second section 316e, a third section 316f, and a fourth zone). Segment 316g), and the other end 316b can have a structure similar to the second end portion 304 (i.e., a first component 316h, a second component 316i, and A third component 316j). Alternatively, each of the two ends 316a, 316b can have a structure similar to the second end portion 304 (i.e., a first component 316h, a second component 316i, and a 316j).

In one embodiment, the first section 316d, the second section 316e, and the fourth section 316g of one end 316a can be electrically connected to the first component 316h of the other end 316b, respectively. The second component 316i and the third component 316j. In another embodiment, the first component 316h of the ends 316a, 316b can be electrically connected, the second component 316i of the ends 316a, 316b can be electrically connected, and the end 316a, The third component 316j of both 316b can be electrically connected.

The coupling component 314 can be configured to couple the second coupling device 316 to the first coupling device 315.

As such, the coupling component 314 can be in the form of a connector that is shaped and sized to receive at least one of the two ends 316a, 316b of the second coupling device 316. In one embodiment, when one of the end 316a and the end 316b is inserted into the coupling member 314, the first member 304a, the second member 304b, and the third member 304c are respectively electrically The first component 316h, the second component 316i, and the third component 316j are coupled to the inserted end of the second coupling device 316 (ie, one of the two ends 316a, 316b). In another embodiment, when one of the end 316a and the end 316b is inserted into the coupling member 314, the first member 304a of the second end portion 304 of the first coupling device 315 and the The second component 304b is electrically coupled to the first segment 316d and the second region of the inserted end of the second coupling device 316 (ie, one of the two ends 316a, 316b) Segment 316e. In still another embodiment, when one of the end 316a, the end 316b is inserted into the coupling member 314, the first member 304a of the second end portion 304 of the first coupling device 315 and the The second component 304b is electrically connected to the first component 316h and the first of the inserted end of the second coupling device 316 (ie, one of the two ends 316a, 316b) Two parts 316i.

The sound system 100 will be discussed in further detail.

As mentioned previously, the first speaker device 102a or the second speaker device 102b can be identified as a "master device." In particular, the first speaker device 102a or the second speaker device 102b can be identified as a "master device" depending on how the first speaker device 102a and the second speaker device 102b are The coupling device 104 is coupled. In addition, if one speaker device (for example, the first speaker device 102a) is identified as a "master device", another speaker device (for example, the second speaker device 102b) can be distinguished as a speaker device ( For example, the "slave device" of the first speaker device 102a), and the speaker device has been identified as the "master device". The first speaker device 102a is identified as an example of a "master device", which will be discussed later in further detail.

For the first speaker device 102a to be identified as a "master device", it is required that the first end portion 302 of the coupling device 104 be inserted into the coupling portion 210 of the first speaker device 102a. The second end portion 304 can be inserted into the coupling portion 210 of the second speaker device 102b. As such, the coupling device 104 can include a first end portion 302 that can be structurally designed (eg, the plurality of segments 302a, 302b, 302c, and 302d as discussed in FIG. 3) such that the first When the end portion 302 is coupled (eg, by being inserted into the coupling portion 210) to the first speaker device 102a, the first speaker device 102a can be identified as a master relative to the second speaker device 102b. Device. It should be understood that if the second end portion 304 of the coupling device 104 is coupled to the first speaker device 102a and the first end portion 302 of the coupling device 104 is coupled to the second speaker device 102b The first speaker device 102a can be identified as a slave device relative to the second speaker device 102b instead of the master device, and the second speaker device 102b can be identified as being relative to the first speaker device 102a. Master device, not slave device. Accordingly, the coupling device 104 can also include a second end portion 304 that can be structurally designed (eg, as discussed in FIG. 3) a plurality of components 304a, 304b, and 304c) such that when the second end portion 304 is coupled (eg, by being inserted into the coupling portion 210) to the first speaker device 102a, the first speaker device 102a can It is identified as a slave device relative to the second speaker device 102b. As previously mentioned, the coupling device 104 can include a body portion 306 that couples the first end portion 302 and the second end portion 304.

The first segment 302a and the second segment 302b can be coupled to the first speaker device 102a when the first end portion 302 is inserted into the coupling portion 210 of the first speaker device 102a Portion 206, the third section 302c can be a grounded portion that can be coupled to an electrical ground (not shown) of the first speaker device 102a, and the fourth segment 302d can be coupled to the first speaker device The sensor portion 212 of 102a. When the second end portion 304 is inserted into the coupling portion 210 of the second speaker device 102b, the first component 304a and the second component 304b can be coupled to the processing portion 206 of the second speaker device 102b. And the third component 304c can be a grounded portion that can be coupled to the second speaker device 102b electrically grounded (not shown) and the sensor portion 212.

As previously mentioned, the sensor signal from the sensor portion 212 can indicate whether the first end and the second end of the coupling device 104 have been coupled to the coupling portion 210. It has also been previously mentioned that, for example, the sensor portion 210 can be in the form of a "pull-up" resistor.

Therefore, when the fourth segment 302d is in electrical contact with the sensor portion 212, for example, the sensor portion 212 can be configured to signal a logic "1" (based on the above pull-up) The resistor) is communicated to the processing portion 206. This will provide an indication that the first end portion 302 of the coupling device 104 has been inserted into the coupling portion 210. Conversely, it should be understood that if the coupling device If the second end portion 304 of the 104 has been inserted into the coupling portion 210, only the third member 304c can be in electrical contact with the sensor portion 212.

Therefore, within the first speaker device 102a, the sensor portion 212 is configured to communicate a logic "1" signal (based on the "pull-up type" resistor described above) To the processing section 206. In this way, the first speaker device 102a can be identified as a "master device." Conversely, within the second speaker device 102b, the sensor portion 212 is configured to communicate a logic "0" signal (by the third component 304c coupled to a ground portion) to The processing portion 206. In this manner, the second speaker device 102b can be identified as a "slave device."

It has been further mentioned previously that an audio signal can be communicated from the sound source module 108 to the master device (e.g., the first speaker device 102a) for audio reproduction and/or for processing the audio signal as further To the slave device (eg, the second speaker device 102b). This will be discussed in further detail with reference to Figures 4a, 4b, 4c and 4d.

After that, a first example scenario 400a will be discussed with reference to FIG. 4a, a second example scenario 400b will be discussed with reference to FIG. 4b, and a third example scenario 400c will be discussed with reference to FIG. 4c and a fourth example. Scene 400d will be discussed with reference to Figure 4d.

Referring to FIG. 4a, in a first exemplary scenario 400a, the first end portion 302 is inserted into the coupling portion 210 of the first speaker device 102a and the second end portion 304 is inserted into the second speaker device 102b. The coupling portion 210. Therefore, the first speaker device 102a can be identified as a "master device" and the second speaker device 102b can be identified as a "slave device."

The audio signal is communicated from the sound source module 108 to the first speaker device 102a. The first speaker device 102a can be configured to process the received audio signal by amplifying it so that a listener (not shown) can audibly perceive the audio signal transmitted from the sound source module. Enlarged version. In this case, the audio reproduction may correspond to the reproduction of the audio signal in an amplified form by communication from the sound source module 108. The first speaker device 102a can be further configured to communicate the received audio signal to the second speaker device 102b. The second speaker device 102b can be configured to process the received audio signal in a manner similar to the first speaker device 102a (i.e., by way of amplification).

It should be understood that in this manner, the sound system 100 provides a way for music (i.e., audio signals) to be effectively played from a portable player (i.e., the sound source module 108) over a large listening area. Shared and with minimal user interference.

Referring to FIG. 4b, in a second example scenario 400b, the first speaker device 102a can be coupled to the second speaker device 102b, which can be further coupled to a third speaker device 402. The first speaker device 102a and the second speaker device 102b can be coupled by a first coupling device 404. The second speaker device 102b and the third speaker device 402 can be coupled by a second coupling device 406.

The third speaker device 402 can be similar/equivalent to the first speaker device 102a and the second speaker device 102b described above. As such, previous discussions regarding the first speaker device 102a and the second speaker device 102b can be similarly applied thereto. Additionally, the first coupling device 404 and the second coupling device 406 can be similar/equivalent to the coupling device 104 described above. As such, previous discussions regarding the coupling device 104 can be similarly applied thereto.

Moreover, the first coupling device 404 can include the coupling component 314 discussed previously.

The first end portion 302 of the first coupling device 404 can be inserted into the coupling portion 210 of the first speaker device 102a, and the second end portion 304 of the first coupling device 404 can be inserted into the second portion The coupling portion 210 of the speaker device 102b. The first end portion 302 of the second coupling device 406 can be inserted into the coupling member 314, and the second end portion 304 of the second coupling device 406 can be inserted into the coupling portion of the third speaker device 402 210.

In one embodiment, both the first coupling device 404 and the first end portion 302 of the second coupling device 406 comprise a first segment 302a, a second segment 302b, a third segment 302c, and a fourth Section 302d. The fourth section 302d of the first end portion 302 of the first coupling device 404 is in contact with the sensor portion 212 (of the first speaker device 102a), however the coupling member 314 does not allow the second portion The fourth of the first end portion 302 of the coupling device 406 Section 302d establishes contact with the sensor portion 212 (of the second speaker device 102b). Therefore, it should be understood that only the first speaker device 102a is identified as the "master device", but the remaining speaker devices (ie, the second speaker device 102b, the third speaker device 402) are It is identified as the "slave device".

In another embodiment, the first end portion 302 of the first coupling device 404 includes the first segment 302a, the second segment 302b, the third segment 302c, and the fourth segment 302d, however The first end portion 302 of the second coupling device 406 includes a first component 316h, a second component 316i, and a third component 316j. The fourth section 302d of the first end portion 302 of the first coupling device 404 is in contact with the sensor portion 212 (of the first speaker device 102a). When the first end portion 302 of the second coupling device 406 is inserted into the coupling member 314, the sensor portion 212 (of the second speaker device 102b) and the second coupling device 406 No contact is established between any of component 316h, component 316i, and component 316j of one end portion 302. Therefore, it should be understood that only the first speaker device 102a is identified as the "master device", but the remaining speaker devices (ie, the second speaker device 102b and the third speaker device 402) are It is identified as the "slave device".

Therefore, the audio signal is communicated from the sound source module 108 to the first speaker device 102a. The first speaker device 102a can be configured to process the received audio signal by amplifying it so that a listener (not shown) can audibly perceive the audio signal transmitted from the sound source module. Enlarged version. In this case, the audio reproduction may correspond to the reproduction of the audio signal in an amplified form by communication from the sound source module 108.

The first speaker device 102a can be further configured to communicate an audio signal received for communication to the second speaker device 102b. The second speaker device 102b can be configured to process the received audio signal in a manner similar to the first speaker device 102a (i.e., by way of amplification). Additionally, the second speaker device 102b can be further configured to communicate the received audio signal to the third speaker device 402. The third The sounder device 402 can be configured to process the received audio signal in a manner similar to the first speaker device 102a and the second speaker device 102b (i.e., by way of amplification).

It should be understood that in this manner, the sound system 100 provides a way for music (i.e., audio signals) to be effectively played from a portable player (i.e., the sound source module 108) over a large listening area. Shared and with minimal user interference.

Referring to FIG. 4c, in a third example scenario 400c, the first end portion 302 can be inserted into the coupling portion 210 of the first speaker device 102a and the second end portion 304 can be inserted into the second speaker device. The coupling portion 210 of 102b. Therefore, the first speaker device 102a can be identified as a "master device" and the second speaker device 102b can be identified as a "slave device".

The audio signal is communicated from the sound source module 108 to the first speaker device 102a. The first speaker device 102a can be configured to process the received audio signal by separating the left channel audio characteristic of the received audio signal from the right channel audio characteristic. Therefore, the received audio signal can be separated into a first portion and a second portion. In one embodiment, the first portion and the second portion may correspond to the left channel audio characteristic and the right channel audio characteristic, respectively. In another embodiment, the first portion and the second portion can respectively correspond to the right channel audio characteristic and the left channel audio characteristic. The first speaker device 102a can be further configured to process the received audio. The first portion of the signal is for audio reproduction while the second portion of the received audio signal is communicated to the second speaker device 102b for further processing for audio reproduction. In this case, the first portion and the second portion of the received audio signal can be reproduced on the audio by the first speaker device 102a and the second speaker device 102b, respectively. Additionally, at least a portion of the first portion can be communicated from the first speaker device 102a to the second speaker device 102b and the second portion, if desired. It should be understood that audio reproduction can be related to audio amplification.

In a particular embodiment, the first portion of the received audio signal and the The second portion can correspond to the left channel audio characteristic and the right channel audio characteristic, respectively. In this case, the first speaker device 102a can be configured to process the left channel audio characteristic of the received audio signal for audio reproduction, and to communicate the right channel audio characteristic of the received audio signal. To the second speaker device 102b for further processing for audio reproduction. Additionally, at least a portion of the left channel audio characteristic of the received audio signal can be communicated from the first speaker device 102a to the second speaker device 102b and the second portion. In particular, the low frequency range signal portion (ie, the bass) of the left channel audio characteristic of the received audio signal can be derived from the first speaker device 102a and the right channel audio characteristic of the received audio signal. Communication to the second speaker device 102b.

Accordingly, the first speaker device 102a and the second speaker device 102b can be configured to separately process the left channel audio characteristic and the right channel audio characteristic of the received audio signal for audio reproduction. Additionally, when each of the first speaker device 102a and the second speaker device 102b is paired with a bass 106 (ie, each of the first speaker device 102a and the second speaker device 102b) When coupled to a bass 106), the left channel audio characteristic of the received audio signal and the bass component of the right channel audio characteristic (ie, the low frequency range signal) can pass through the bass portion Output for each of 106.

It should be understood that in the above manner, the sound system 100 is capable of promoting a wide stereo effect/increasing the growth of "sweet spots" in a convenient/user friendly manner because of the speaker device 102 (for example, the first The speaker device 102a and the second speaker device 102b) may be resiliently positioned (eg, closer/farther from each other), given that only one of the speaker devices 102 (eg, the first speaker device 102a) outputs only the The left channel audio characteristic, and the other of the speaker devices 102 (eg, the second speaker device 102b) outputs only the right channel audio characteristics while allowing each of the bass units to output the received audio signal The left channel audio characteristic and the low frequency portion of the right channel audio characteristic (i.e., the low frequency range signal).

Referring to FIG. 4d, in a fourth example scenario 400d, the sound system 100 can The first speaker device 102a, the second speaker device 102b, and the third speaker device 402 are included. The sound system 100 can further include a first coupling device 408 and a second coupling device 410.

It should be understood that each of the first coupling device 408 and the second coupling device 410 can be similar to the coupling device 104 previously discussed (eg, in FIG. 1).

The first speaker device 102a can be coupled to the second speaker device 102b by the first coupling device 408. The second speaker device 102b can be coupled to the third speaker device 402 by the second coupling device 410. Additionally, the second speaker device 102b may further include a first coupling portion 412 and a second coupling portion 414. The first coupling portion 412 and the second coupling portion 414 are similar to the coupling portion 210 described above in FIG. The second speaker device 102b can further include a signal mixer 416.

The first end portion 302 of the first coupling device 408 can be inserted into the coupling portion 210 of the first speaker device 102a, and the second end portion 304 of the first coupling device 408 can be inserted into the second portion The first coupling portion 412 of the speaker device 102b. Additionally, the first end portion 302 of the second coupling device 410 can be inserted into the second coupling portion 414 of the second speaker device 102b, and the second end portion 304 of the second coupling device 410 can be The coupling portion 210 is inserted into the third speaker device 402.

Therefore, the first speaker device 102a can be identified as a "master device" relative to the second speaker device 102b. The second speaker device 102b can be identified as a "slave device" relative to the first speaker device 102a and a "master device" relative to the third speaker device 402, respectively. The third speaker device 402 can be identified as a "slave device" relative to the second speaker device 102b. In this case, the first speaker device 102a can be a "master device", the second speaker device 102b can be both a "master device" and a "slave device", and the third speaker device 402 is a "slave" Device".

The audio signal is communicated from the sound source module 108 to the first speaker device 102a. The first speaker device 102a can be configured to process the received audio signal for audio reproduction by a portion of the received audio signal and to communicate the received audio signal to the second speaker device 102b for further processing. The extracted portion of the received audio signal may correspond to a first portion of the received audio signal (eg, a left channel audio characteristic).

It should be understood that both the left channel audio characteristic and the right channel audio characteristic of the received audio signal can be communicated to the second speaker device 102b. The second speaker device 102b can be configured to process an audio signal received from the second speaker device 102b, in such a manner as to generate a middle channel based on the right channel audio characteristic and the left channel audio characteristic. Audio features. For example, the left channel audio characteristic and the right channel audio characteristic of the received audio signal can be mixed by the signal mixer 416 to generate the center channel audio characteristic.

The second speaker device 102b can be further configured to extract another portion of the received audio signal and communicate it to the second portion of the received audio signal (eg, right channel audio) Characteristic) and communicated to the third speaker device 402 for audio reproduction. It should be understood that audio reproduction can be related to audio amplification.

It should be understood that in the above manner, the sound system 100 is capable of promoting a wide stereo effect/increasing the growth of "sweet spots" in a convenient/user friendly manner because of the speaker device 102 (for example, the first The speaker device 102a, the second speaker device 102b, and the third speaker device 402) may be resiliently positioned (eg, closer/farther from each other), given one of the speaker devices 102 (eg, the first speaker) The device 102a) outputs only the left channel audio characteristic, and one of the speaker devices 102 (eg, the second speaker device 102b) outputs the middle channel audio characteristic, and the other of the speaker devices 102 (eg, The third speaker device 402) outputs only the right channel audio characteristic.

It should be further understood that, like the third example scenario 400c, the speaker device of the sound system 100 in the fourth example scenario (ie, the first speaker device 102a, the second Each of the speaker device 102b and the third speaker device 402) can be paired with a bass unit 106, if desired, such that each of the bass units can output the left channel audio characteristics of the received audio signal and The bass portion of the right channel audio characteristic (i.e., the low frequency range signal).

As seen in Figures 4a-4d, the sound system 100 is operable in at least one of a number of modes of operation (e.g., first example scene 400a, second example scene 400b, third example scene 400c, fourth example scene 400d) . Preferably, this (ie, the mode of operation operating in the sound system 100) may be based on the speaker device 102 (ie, the first speaker device 102a, the second speaker device 102b, and/or the third How the speaker devices 402) are coupled (by the coupling device 104) to each other.

As previously mentioned, for example, the sensor portion 212 can be in the form of a "pull-up" resistor having one end coupled to a voltage supply (e.g., the storage portion 214) and the other end coupled. To the processing portion 206 and the coupling portion 210. Additionally, as previously mentioned, the sensor portion 212 can be configured to communicate one or more sensor signals to the processing portion 206.

For example, the voltage supply can be a supply of 3 volts (ie, 3V), and for example, the value of the "pull-up" resistor can be 10,000 ohms (ie, a 10K ohm resistor).

In one embodiment, in the third exemplary scenario 400c, when the fourth segment 302d of the first end portion 302 contacts the end of the "pull-up" resistor coupled to the coupling portion 210 A 3 volt logic "1" signal can be communicated to the processing portion 206. When the processing portion 206 detects a 3 volt logical "1" signal, it may be determined that the sound system 100 is operating in the third exemplary scene 400c. The third example scene 400c may also be referred to as a "wide stereo" mode of operation.

In another embodiment, in the first exemplary scenario 400a, the second exemplary scenario 400b, the coupling device 104 can further include another resistor 308, such as the resistor. The value of 108 can be 10,000 ohms (ie, a 10 KΩ resistor). The "pull-up" resistor and the resistor 308 in the coupling device 104 are electrically connected as a voltage divider. Therefore, when the fourth segment 302d of the first end portion 302 contacts the end of the "pull-up" resistor coupled to the coupling portion 210, a logic "1" signal of 1.5 volts (since The relationship of the voltage divider configuration can be communicated to the processing portion 206. When the processing portion 206 detects a 1.5 volt logical "1" signal, it may be determined that the sound system 100 operates in the first exemplary scene 400a and the second exemplary scene 400b. The first exemplary scenario 400a and the second exemplary scenario 400b may also be referred to as a "party" mode of operation and an "extended party" mode of operation, respectively.

In still another embodiment, in the fourth example scenario 400d, the coupling device 104 can further include another resistor 308, for example, the resistor 308 can have a value of 27500 ohms (ie, a 27.5 K? resistor). The resistor 308 and the "pull-up" resistor in the coupling device 104 can be electrically connected as a voltage divider such that when the fourth segment 302d of the first end portion 302 is contact coupled to the At the end of the "pull-up" resistor of coupling portion 210, a 2.2 volt logic "1" signal (due to the voltage divider configuration) can be communicated to processing portion 206. When the processing portion 206 detects a logic "1" signal of 2.2 volts, it may be determined that the sound system 100 is operating in the fourth exemplary scene 400d. The fourth example scene 400d may also be referred to as an "extended wide stereo" mode of operation.

In general, preferably, the mode of operation can be determined based on logic signals communicated to the processing portion 206. The logic signal can correspond to one or more of the sensor signals described above. The logic signal communicated to the processing portion 206 can be a signal associated with a varying value. For example, the value can be determined by the manner described above. In particular, as exemplified above, a logic signal communicated to the processing portion 206 can be in a logic high state (i.e., a logic "1" signal). More specifically, as exemplified above, the mode of operation may be determined based on the value of the logic "1" signal (eg, 3 volts, 2.2 volts, 1.5 volts) communicated to the processing portion 206. Therefore, it should be understood that a sensor signal can correspond to a varying logic signal. It is associated with a plurality of predetermined values, such as predetermined voltage values (eg, 3 volts, 2.2 volts, 1.5 volts).

Further, the coupling device 104 can also include a switching configuration (not shown) to change the voltage divider configuration. For example, the switching configuration can be used to electrically disconnect/electrically connect the resistor 308 from the "pull-up type" resistor.

Moreover, although the four example scenarios 400a, 400b, 400c, 400d (eg, corresponding to a "party" mode of operation associated with the first example scene 400a, an "extended party" mode of operation associated with the second example scene 400b The "wide stereo" mode of operation associated with the third example scene 400c and the "extended wide stereo" mode of operation associated with the fourth example scene 400d have been discussed, but other example scenarios are also possible ( That is, other/more modes of operation).

For example, other modes of operation may include a "savior" mode of operation, a "bedtime story/get up" mode of operation, a "metronizer" mode of operation, and/or a "notification" mode of operation. As such, there may be more sample scenarios in addition to the four example scenarios 400a, 400b, 400c, 400d discussed previously.

For example, there may be a fifth example scenario (not shown) associated with the "savior" mode of operation, a sixth example scenario (not shown) associated with the "sleeping story/waking up" mode of operation, and a related to the metronome The seventh example scenario of the mode of operation (not shown), and/or an eighth example scenario (not shown) associated with the "notification" mode of operation.

In the "savior" mode of operation, for example, a random audio segment audio segment, audio stream, and audio file from the sound source module 108 can be randomly played (eg, at random time points), for example, to alert a user / Listener. The audio clip, audio stream, and audio file can be communicated from the sound source module 108 to the one or more speaker devices 102 for audio reproduction in the form of the audio signal. Additionally, for example, the audio clip, audio stream, and audio file may be located/stored at a specified location in the sound source module 108. For example, the audio Clips, audio streams, and audio files can be stored/stored in a folder named "Savior" (ie, specified location). Preferably, the sound source module 108 can be operated by a user/listener such that a folder named "Savior" can be created, and the user can select, for example, one or more audio segments. And/or audio files for storage in the "Savior" folder. Alternatively, a folder named "Savior" can be automatically created/converted to an existing preset folder (eg, factory stylized/dedicated folder) in the sound source module 108, And for example, the audio segment and/or audio file can be automatically stored in the "savior" folder or stored in the "savior" folder based on factory settings (ie, based on exclusive rights). The "savior" mode of operation is particularly useful in situations where a user/listener must remain vigilant (eg, to prevent the user/listener from falling asleep while driving).

In the "before bed/get up" mode of operation, the one or more speaker devices 102 can be configured to vary the perceptible volume of the sound associated with, for example, the audio reproduction of the audio signal. In one embodiment, the one or more speaker devices 102 can be configured to vary the audio signal by gradually decreasing the volume (ie, reducing the audio volume) in relation to the "before bed" mode of operation. The volume makes the audio signal sound gradually fit. This is useful where a user or listener is ready to sleep and wants the audio signal to feel a gradual decrease in volume on the sound. In another embodiment, the one or more speaker devices 102 can be configured to change the audio signal by gradually increasing the volume (ie, increasing the audio volume) in relation to the "get up" mode of operation. The volume of the sound makes the sound of the audio signal sound louder and louder. This is useful in situations where a user or listener needs to wake up from sleep. For example, an audio clip/audio stream/audio file from the sound source module 108 can be played and the one or more speaker devices 102 can be configured to stream the played audio clip/audio/ The volume of the audio file changes. The audio clip, audio stream, and audio file can be communicated from the sound source module 108 to the one or more speaker devices 102 for audio reproduction in the form of the audio signal. Additionally, for example, the audio clip, audio stream, audio The file can be located/stored at a specified location in the sound source module 108. For example, the audio clip, audio stream, and audio file can be stored/stored in a folder named "Listening Before Bedtime", "Getting Up", and "Before Story" (ie, designated location). In addition, for example, the audio clip, audio stream, and audio file may be audio stories (eg, audio books) or music based (eg, a song). Preferably, the sound source module 108 can be operated by a user/listener such that a folder named "sleeping story" can be created, and the user can select, for example, one or more Audio clips and/or audio files are stored in the folder of the "bedtime story". Alternatively, a folder named "Bed Story Before" can be automatically created/converted to an existing preset folder in the source module 108 (eg, factory stylized/dedicated folder) And, for example, the audio clip and/or audio file can be automatically stored in the "bedtime story" folder or stored in the "bedtime story" based on factory settings (ie, based on exclusive rights) Folder.

In the "metronizer" mode of operation, in one embodiment, the one or more speaker devices 102 can be configured to process audio signals communicated from the sound source module 108 in such a manner that the sound is made The perceptible audio signal can be correlated by a predetermined tempo. In another embodiment, the one or more speaker devices 102 can be configured to generate and output an audio signal associated with a predetermined cadence. For example, the predetermined tempo can be related to a sequence of beats. The beat of the sequence can be melody. For example, the beat of the sequence may correspond to a regular/period pulse/beat (eg, 180 shots per minute), which is audibly detectable. In this case, for example, the predetermined tempo may correspond to a beat of a sequence of a predetermined number of shots per minute (eg, 180 shots per minute). The one or more speaker devices 102 can also be configured to change the predetermined tempo. For example, beats per minute (sequence beats per minute) can be changed in such a way that the beats per minute can be increased (ie, for example, greater than 180 shots per minute) or reduced (ie, for example, Less than 180 shots per minute).

For example, audio segments, audio streams, audio files from the sound source module 108 The case can be communicated to the one or more speaker devices 102. The audio clip, audio stream, and audio file can be communicated from the sound source module 108 to the one or more speaker devices 102 for audio reproduction in the form of the audio signal.

As previously mentioned, in relation to the "metronizer" mode of operation, in one embodiment, the one or more speaker devices 102 can be configured to process audio signals communicated from the tone source module 108, In this way, the sound signal that is perceptible on the sound can be related to a predetermined rhythm. In one embodiment, the audio segment, audio stream, and audio file may be associated with a song. In this case, the one or more speaker devices 102 can be configured to process the audio signals communicated from the sound source module 108 such that the songs are linked to the same sequence of beats (eg, 180 beats per minute). It is perceived in the sound. Thus, for example, a listener can perceive the song with a series of beats (eg, a beat tone) at the same time (ie, a sequence of beats is on the background of the song to beep) The form of the tone is to make a sound). In this case, the forced tone (sequence of the sound) can effectively overlap with the song. Thus, the forcing tone that overlaps the song can correspond to the above-described audio signal that is audibly perceptible with respect to a predetermined tempo. In addition to overlapping the forced tone with the song, it is also possible to change the inherent rhythm of the song. Therefore, the original rhythm of the song can be changed according to the predetermined rhythm. In another embodiment, the audio segment, audio stream, and audio file may be associated with a forced tone. In this manner, the speaker device 102 can be organized for playing the forcing tone. The forced tone can be related to the beat of the sequence. Thus, the forced tone can correspond to the above-described audio signal that is audibly detectable in association with a predetermined tempo.

It has also been previously mentioned that, in relation to the "metronizer" mode of operation, the one or more speaker devices 102 can be configured to generate and output an audio signal associated with a predetermined cadence. As such, for example, the one or more speaker devices 102 can be configured to produce a forced tone that can be associated with the beat of the sequence. The forced tone can correspond to the audio signal associated with a predetermined tempo as described above.

The "metronizer" mode of operation is useful when a user/listener is exercising or jogging and wants to have a pacer that is audible and audible at the predetermined pace described above.

In the "Notification" mode of operation, the one or more speaker devices 102 can be configured to communicate output audio signals for providing information to a user/listener. The output audio signal can be perceptible in sound and a notification can be associated to a user/listener. For example, the information provided to a user/listener may be related to the number of steps taken by the user/listener (ie, the step counting function), the distance traveled by the user/listener ( That is, the distance calculation function), and/or the time taken (ie, the horse watch function).

In one embodiment, the sound source module 108 can be a smart phone, and the one or more speaker devices 102 can be configured to perform signal communication with the smart phone. . The smart phone can have the functionality of a Global Positioning System (GPS) to determine/determine, for example, the distance traveled by a user holding the smart phone. The determined distance traveled can be communicated from the sound source module 108 to the one or more speaker devices 102 as an information signal. The one or more speaker devices 102 can be configured to communicate output audio signals based on the information signals. The output audio signal can correspond to a notification of the distance traveled by the user/listener.

In another embodiment, the sound source module 108 can be a smart phone with respect to the "notification" mode of operation, and the one or more speaker devices 102 can be configured to perform signals with the smart phone. communication. The smart phone can be held by a user and can have a timer function that can determine/determine time information, such as the time it takes the user to walk from one point to another (the user walks a certain distance) The time required) (similar to a horse watch function). The time spent can be communicated from the sound source module 108 to the one or more speaker devices 102 as an information signal. The one or more speaker devices 102 can be configured to communicate output audio signals based on the information signals. The output audio signal can correspond to the user/ The notice of the time spent by the listener.

Based on the time spent and the determined walking distance, it is possible to determine the speed. The determined speed can be communicated from the sound source module 108 to the one or more speaker devices 102 as an information signal. The one or more speaker devices 102 can be configured to communicate output audio signals based on the information signals. The output audio signal can correspond to a notification of the speed determined by the user/listener.

Although the above examples relating to the "notification" mode of operation have been discussed with the content of the information signals communicated from the source module 108 to the one or more speaker devices 102, it should be understood that The purpose of a notified output audio signal for communication may not necessarily depend solely on the information signal from the sound source module 108.

For example, a speaker device 102 can include one or more modules (not shown) configured to perform the timer functions and/or GPS functions described above and for calculating communications from the one or more modules. One of the signals is a processor to generate an information signal similar to the information signal communicated from the sound source module 108. In this case, the information signal can be generated by the speaker device 102 without relying on the information signal communicated from the sound source module 108.

Referring to Figure 5, a flow diagram of a method for audio processing is shown in accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure. The method for audio processing can be related to the sound system of FIG.

The method 500 for audio processing can include a coupling step 502 and a discrimination step 504. As an option, the method 500 for audio processing can further include an additional coupling step 506. As another option, the method 500 for audio processing can further include an operational mode decision step 508.

In one embodiment, the method 500 for audio processing can include a coupling step 502 and a discrimination step 504.

At the coupling step 502, the first speaker device 102a can be coupled by the first speaker device 102a Device 104 is coupled to the second speaker device 102b either directly or indirectly. This has been previously discussed in detail in Figures 1 through 4, for example. In this case, the relevant parts discussed previously are similarly applied to this.

At the discriminating step 504, depending on how the first speaker device 102a is coupled to the second speaker device 102b (ie, by the coupling device 104), the first speaker device can be identified as a master Device or a slave device. If the first speaker device 102a is identified as a master device, the second speaker device 102b can be identified as a slave device relative to the first speaker device 102a. If the first speaker device 102b is identified as a slave device, the second speaker device 102b can be identified as a master device relative to the first speaker device 102a. This has been previously discussed in detail in Figures 1 through 4, for example. In this case, the relevant parts discussed previously are similarly applied to this.

In another embodiment, in an option, in addition to the coupling step 502 discriminating step 504, the method 500 for audio processing may further include one or both of an additional coupling step 506 and an operational mode determining step 508. .

At the coupling step 502, the first speaker device 102a can be directly or indirectly coupled to the second speaker device 102b by the first coupling device 404 described above. This has previously been discussed in detail in Figure 4b, for example. In this case, the relevant parts discussed previously are similarly applied to this.

At the additional coupling step 506, the second speaker device 102b can be directly or indirectly coupled to a third speaker device 402 by the second coupling device 406 described above. This has previously been discussed in detail with respect to, for example, Figure 4b. In this case, the relevant parts discussed previously are similarly applied to this.

At the discriminating step 504, the first speaker device 102a is coupled to the second speaker device 102b by the first coupling device 404, and the second speaker device 102b is coupled by the second coupling device 406 Coupled to the third speaker device 402, depending on the first How the sounder device 102a is coupled to the second speaker device 102b (i.e., by the first coupling device 404), the first speaker device can be identified as a master device or a second speaker device Slave device of 102b. Additionally, depending on how the second speaker device 102b is coupled to the third speaker device 402 (ie, by the second coupling device 406), the second speaker device 102b can be identified as a master device Or a slave device relative to the third speaker device 402.

In one embodiment, if the first speaker device 102a is identified as a master device, the second speaker device 102b can be identified as a slave device relative to the second speaker device 102b. However, if the second speaker device 102b is identified as a slave device, the second speaker device 102b can be identified as a master device relative to the first speaker device 102a. This has been previously discussed in detail in Figures 1 through 4, for example. In this case, the relevant parts discussed previously are similarly applied to this.

In another embodiment, if the second speaker device 102b is identified as a master device, the third speaker device 402 can be identified as a slave device relative to the second speaker device 102b. However, if the second speaker device 102b is identified as a slave device, the third speaker device 402 can be identified as a master device relative to the second speaker device 102b. This has been previously discussed in detail in Figures 1 through 4, for example. In this case, the relevant parts discussed previously are similarly applied to this.

At the operational mode decision step 508, the operational mode (party mode, extended party mode, etc.) can be determined based on the logic signals communicated to the processing portion 206. In particular, depending on how the first speaker device 102a and the second speaker device 102b are coupled by the coupling device 104 (and, similarly, the first coupling device 404), and/or the second How the speaker device 102b is coupled to the third speaker device 402 by the second coupling device 404, a predetermined value of logic signal can be communicated to the processing portion 206. Based on a predetermined value of the logic signal (eg, a logic "1" signal of 1.5 volts), an operational mode (eg, party operation) Mode) can be determined. This has been previously discussed in detail in Figures 1 through 4, for example. In this case, the relevant parts discussed previously are similarly applied to this.

In the above methods, various embodiments of the present disclosure are provided to address at least one of the disadvantages described above. The scope of the present invention is intended to cover the following claims, and is not intended to limit the specific form or arrangement of the components of the present disclosure. Modifications are obvious and are intended to be covered by the scope of the following patent application.

In one embodiment, it has been previously mentioned that each of the first speaker device 102a and the second speaker device 102b is paired with a bass 106 (ie, the first speaker device 102a and the second Each of the speaker devices 102b is coupled to a bass 106). It should be understood that more than one bass 106 may be paired with a plurality of speaker devices (i.e., first speaker device 102a and second speaker device 102b), as shown in Figure 6a.

In another embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6b, it is also possible to pair each of the first speaker device 102a and the second speaker device 102b with a low-pitched portion 106, and to make the first speaker device 102a is coupled to the second speaker device 102b via a bass 106 (ie, indirectly coupling the first speaker device 102a to the second speaker device 102b via the bass 106) without passing through the first speaker The coupling portion of the device 102a and the second speaker device 102b couples the first speaker device 102a and the second speaker device 102b with the coupling device 104 (ie, using the coupling device 104 to use the first speaker device 102a is directly coupled to the second speaker device 102b). More specifically, it is also possible to couple the first speaker device 102a and the second speaker device 102b via a combination of the bass 106 and the coupling device 104.

In particular, as shown in Figure 6b, a bass 106 can be paired with the first speaker device 102a. The first speaker device 102a can be configured to process the audio signal and communicate the processed audio signal to the bass paired with the first speaker device 102a Part 106. The bass portion 106 of the first speaker device 102a can be coupled to the second speaker device 102b using the coupling device 104 and can be configured to communicate the processed audio signal to the second speaker device 102b. Alternatively, the second speaker device 102b can be paired with a bass 106.

In yet another embodiment, as shown in Figure 6c, the first speaker device 102a can be paired with a bass 106 and a plurality of other speaker devices 102 (e.g., the second speaker device 102b and the third speaker) Device 402) can be coupled to the first speaker device 102a via the bass 106 in a manner similar to that described in Figure 6a. Each of the plurality of other speaker devices 102 (e.g., the second speaker device 102b, the third speaker device 402) can be paired with a bass portion 106.

It should be understood that there may be more different modes of operation than those previously discussed. For example, there may be a "mobile phone rescue mode" associated with a ninth example scenario (not shown), wherein the sound system 100 may include a security feature and if the sound source module 108 (eg, a smart phone) is away from the If the "master device" exceeds a predetermined distance, a warning sound can be issued. This can be accomplished using the transceiver 202 for detecting the signal strength of the sound source module 108 and utilizing the processing portion 206 that calculates the separated distance based on the signal strength of the detected side. Conversely, a user (eg, a child) can hold the master device. The sound source module 108 can be configured to emit a warning sound if the master device (eg, a smart phone held by the child's parent) is more than a predetermined distance from the sound source module 108.

It should be further understood that the sound system 100 is operable in a power saving mode. A polling signal can be communicated from the "master device" to determine whether the sound source module 108 is in range, and if the sound source module 108 is detected, the master device can pass The fabric is configured to generate only music audio based on audio signals communicated from the sound source module 108, or to generate only voice audio.

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A speaker device that can be coupled to another speaker device by a coupling device that can be identified as one of a master device and a slave device relative to the other speaker device Depending on how the speaker device is coupled to the other speaker device, wherein when identified as being a master relative to the other speaker device, the speaker device is configured to receive from a source mode Grouping incoming audio signals and processing the audio signals for one or two audio reproductions, and further communicating to the other speaker device, wherein when identified as a slave device relative to the other speaker device The direct communication of the audio signal from the sound source module to the speaker device is impeded, and wherein the coupling device includes: a first end portion that is structurally designed such that when coupled to the a speaker device that can be identified as being relative to the other speaker device Master device; a second end portion, the second end portion structured system design, so that when it is coupled to the speaker apparatus, the speaker apparatus may be discriminated as the slave with respect to the other speaker device. The speaker device of claim 1, wherein the speaker device corresponds to a first speaker device, and the other speaker device corresponds to a second speaker device, wherein the first speaker device includes a process a portion, a coupling portion and a sensor portion, the processing portion being coupled to the sensor portion, and the sensor portion being coupled to the coupling portion, wherein the second speaker device includes a coupling portion Wherein the coupling portion of the first speaker device is shaped and sized to receive one of the first end portion and the second end portion of the coupling device, and the coupling of the second speaker device Portion shaped and sized to receive the first end portion of the coupling device and the other end portion of the second end portion, and wherein the sensor portion is configurable for sensing one The device signal is communicated to the processing portion, and based on the sensor signal communicated to the processing portion, the first speaker device can be identified as a master or a slave device relative to the second speaker device. The speaker device of claim 2, wherein the sensor signal corresponds to a varying logic signal associated with a plurality of predetermined values, and wherein the first value is based on a predetermined value from the plurality of predetermined values A speaker device can be identified as a master or a slave. The speaker device of claim 1, wherein the speaker device is a first speaker device, and the other speaker device is a second speaker device, the first speaker device and the second speaker device At least one is coupled to a bass portion, wherein the first speaker device is coupled to the second speaker device via the coupling device via one of a direct coupling or an indirect coupling, wherein when in a direct coupling manner, One of the first end portion and the second end portion of the coupling device is coupled to the first speaker device, and the other end of the first end portion and the second end portion of the coupling device A portion is coupled to the second speaker device, and wherein when in an indirect coupling manner, the first speaker device is coupled to the second speaker device via a combination of the bass and the coupling device. A sound system that can be configured to receive an audio signal from a sound source module, the sound system The system includes: a first speaker device; a second speaker device; a coupling device that couples the first speaker device and the second speaker device; and wherein the first speaker device is discernible as Relative to a master device or a slave device of the second speaker device, depending on how the first speaker device and the second speaker device are coupled by the coupling device, and wherein when identified as relative When the first speaker device of the second speaker device is configured, the first speaker device can be configured to receive an audio signal from the sound source module, and process the audio signal for one or two audio reproduction, and further Communicating to the second speaker device, and wherein when identified as a slave device relative to the second speaker device, the direct communication system of the audio signal from the sound source module to the first speaker device is hindered, and wherein The coupling device includes: a first end portion that is structurally designed such that When coupled to the first speaker device, the first speaker device can be identified as a master relative to the second speaker device; a second end portion that is structurally designed such that when When coupled to the first speaker device, the first speaker device can be identified as a slave device relative to the second speaker device. The sound system of claim 5, wherein the first speaker device is coupled to the second speaker device by the coupling device, such that the first speaker device can be identified as being relative to A master device of the second speaker device, and the second speaker device can be identified as a slave device relative to the first speaker device. The sound system of claim 6, wherein the system is configurable to operate at least one of a plurality of modes of operation, the plurality of modes of operation comprising: a party mode of operation, wherein the audio signal The sound source module can be communicated to the first speaker device, and the first speaker device can be configured to communicate the received audio signal to the second speaker device; a wide stereo operation mode, wherein the audio signal Communicating to the first speaker device, the first speaker device can be configured to process the received audio signal by extracting a first portion of the received audio signal for audio reproduction, The second portion of the received audio signal is communicated to the second speaker device for further processing; a life saver mode of operation wherein the audio signal can be randomly played to alert a user; the bedtime mode of operation, wherein the audio signal The volume of the signal can be varied by gradually reducing the volume of sound; the mode of getting up, wherein the volume of the audio signal It can be changed by gradually increasing the volume of sound; the metronome operation mode, wherein the audio signal communicated from the sound source module can be received and processed, so that the audible perceptible audio signal can be combined with one The predetermined tempo is associated; and the mode of operation is notified, wherein the audio signal can be output for providing information to a user. The sound system of claim 5, wherein the system further comprises a third speaker device and another coupling device, the coupling device and the another coupling device respectively corresponding to a first coupling device and a second a coupling device, wherein the first speaker device is coupled to the second speaker device by the first coupling device such that the first speaker device is discernible as a master relative to the second speaker device Control device, and the second speaker device can be identified as being relative to the first speaker a slave device of the device, wherein the second speaker device is coupled to the third speaker device by the second coupling device, such that the second speaker device can be identified as being relative to the third speaker A master device of the device, and the third speaker device can be identified as a slave device relative to the second speaker device. The sound system of claim 8, wherein the system is configurable to operate in at least one of a plurality of modes of operation, and wherein the plurality of modes of operation comprise: an extended party mode of operation, The audio signal can be communicated from the sound source module to the first speaker device, and the first speaker device can be configured to communicate the received audio signal to the second speaker device, the second speaker device can be And sequentially configured to communicate the received audio signal to the third speaker device; and expand a wide stereo operation mode, wherein the audio signal can be communicated from the sound source module to the first speaker device, the first The speaker device can be configured to process the received audio signal by extracting a first portion of the received audio signal for audio reproduction and communicating the received audio signal to the second speaker device, The second speaker device can be configured to process the received audio signal by extracting the received audio signal a second portion, and mixing the first portion and the second portion to produce a center channel audio characteristic, the second speaker device being further configured to communicate the second portion of the received audio signal To the third speaker device for audio reproduction. A coupling device adapted to couple a first speaker device and a second speaker device, the coupling device comprising: a first end portion, the first end portion being structurally designed such that when coupled to the first speaker device The first speaker device can be identified as being relative to the second speaker a master device of the device; a second end portion, the second end portion being structurally designed such that when coupled to the first speaker device, the first speaker device can be identified as being relative to the first a slave device of a two-speaker device; a body portion coupling the first end portion and the second end portion, wherein the first speaker device is identified as being relative to the second speaker device The main speaker device may be configured to receive an audio signal from the sound source module and process the audio signal for one or two audio reproductions, and further communicate to the second speaker device. And wherein when the first speaker device is identified as a slave device relative to the second speaker device, the direct communication system of the audio signal from the sound source module to the first speaker device is hindered. The coupling device of claim 10, wherein the coupling device further comprises at least one of a light source portion and a mixer portion, the light source portion being coupled to emit light, and wherein the mixer portion is The mixer portion is further coupled to the light source portion by being coupled to at least one of the first end portion and the second end portion and for mixing left channel audio characteristics and right channel audio characteristics of the audio signal And further configured to modulate light emitted from the light source portion according to a left channel audio characteristic and a right channel audio characteristic of the audio signal to change the emitted light. The coupling device of claim 11, wherein the body portion is constructed such that the emitted light is visually perceptible.