# US 10,310,803 B2 · Systems and methods for controlling a modular speaker system > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 10,310,803 B2 - Document ID: US10310803B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 15/256,246 - Filed: 2016-09-02 - Published: 2018-03-08 - Granted: 2019-06-04 - Earliest claimed: 2016-09-02 - Assignees: Bose Corporation - Applicants: Bose Corporation - Inventors: Lino Antony Pucci - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US10310803B2 ## CPC - G06F 3/165: {Management of the audio stream, e.g. setting of volume, audio stream path} - H04R 3/12: for distributing signals to two or more loudspeakers {(specially adapted for hearing aids H04R25/407)} - H04R 5/04: Circuit arrangements, {e.g. for selective connection of amplifier inputs/outputs to loudspeakers, for loudspeaker detection, or for adaptation of settings to personal preferences or hearing impairments (combinations of amplifiers H03F3/68; stereophonic systems H04S)} - H04R 3/002: {Damping circuit arrangements for transducers, e.g. motional feedback circuits} - H04R 2227/003: Digital PA systems using, e.g. LAN or internet - H04R 2420/03: Connection circuits to selectively connect loudspeakers or headphones to amplifiers - H04R 2420/07: Applications of wireless loudspeakers or wireless microphones - G06F: ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING (computer systems based on specific computational models G06N) - H04R: LOUDSPEAKERS, MICROPHONES, GRAMOPHONE PICK-UPS OR LIKE ACOUSTIC ELECTROMECHANICAL TRANSDUCERS; ELECTRIC HEARING AIDS; PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEMS (producing sounds with frequency not determined by supply frequency G10K) ## Abstract A modular speaker system comprises a first speaker module; at least one second speaker module in communication with the first speaker module; and a controller that receives an instruction to selectively activate, reactivate, or inactivate the at least one second speaker module with respect to the first speaker module. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A modular speaker system, comprising: a first speaker module; at least one second speaker module in communication with the first speaker module; and a controller that receives an instruction to selectively activate, reactivate, or inactivate the at least one second speaker module with respect to the first speaker module, wherein the first speaker module generates and outputs a first range of sounds when the at least one second speaker module is activated, the first range of sounds augmented by the activation of the at least one second speaker module and including a range of sounds output by the at least one second speaker module, wherein the first speaker module generates and outputs a second range of sounds when the at least one second speaker module is inactivated, the second range of sounds including a frequency of the range of sounds, wherein the first speaker module generates and outputs the first range of sounds according to an audio output profile with respect to the at least one second speaker module being activated, wherein the first speaker module generates and outputs the second range of sounds according to a different audio output profile with respect to the at least one second speaker module being inactivated, wherein the audio output profile corresponds to both the first speaker module and the at least one second speaker module, wherein the different audio output profile corresponds to the first speaker module alone, and wherein the controller identifies the audio output profile or the different audio output profile for execution in response to the received instruction. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The modular speaker system of claim 1, wherein the first speaker module and the at least one second speaker module are constructed and arranged to receive audio signals from a multimedia electronic display or monitor. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The modular speaker system of claim 1, wherein the at least one second speaker module includes at least one of a bass module or a surround sound module. ### Claim 4 (depends on 3) The modular speaker system of claim 3, wherein when the bass module is activated, the first speaker module does not reproduce low frequency tones. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The modular speaker system of claim 1, further comprising an application stored and executed at a customer electronic device, the application performing a user-selectable night time mode operation which generates and outputs a control signal that includes the instruction to at least one of activate, reactivate, or inactivate the at least one second module according to a user-selectable period of time or type of program content. ### Claim 6 A sound bar assembly, comprising: a first sound box that generates and outputs a first range of sounds according to a first audio output profile; at least one second sound box in communication with the first sound box, the at least one second sound box generating and outputting a second range of sounds that complements the first range of sounds; and a controller that receives and processes an instruction from a remote electronic device to inactivate the second box, wherein in response the first sound box generates and outputs a first range of sounds according to a second audio output profile, wherein the first sound box generates and outputs a third range of sounds when the at least one second speaker module is inactivated, the third range of sounds including a frequency of the second range of sounds, wherein the first audio output profile corresponds to both the first sound box and the at least one second sound box, and wherein the second audio output profile corresponds to the first sound box alone, and wherein the controller identifies the first or second audio output profile for execution in response to the received instruction. ### Claim 7 (depends on 6) The sound bar assembly of claim 6, wherein the first sound box and the at least one second sound box are constructed and arranged to receive audio signals from a multimedia electronic display or monitor. ### Claim 8 (depends on 6) The sound bar assembly of claim 6, wherein the at least one second sound box includes at least one of a bass speaker or surround sound speakers. ### Claim 9 (depends on 8) The sound bar assembly of claim 8, wherein when the bass speaker is activated, the first sound box does not reproduce low frequency tones. ### Claim 10 (depends on 6) The sound bar assembly of claim 6, wherein a system tuning parameter of the assembly is changed when the at least one second sound box is shut off or inactivated. ### Claim 11 (depends on 6) The sound bar assembly of claim 6, wherein the sound bar assembly wirelessly communicates with a customer electronic device, the customer electronic device performing a user-selectable night time mode operation which generates and outputs a control signal that includes the instruction to at least one of activate, reactivate, or inactivate the at least one second box. ### Claim 12 An audio system for a home theater entertainment system, comprising: a sound bar module; at least one of a bass module or a surround sound module; an application that generates and outputs a control signal that includes the instruction to activate, reactivate, or inactivate the at least one of the bass module or the surround sound module with respect to the sound bar, wherein the sound bar module generates and outputs a first range of sounds when the at least one of the bass module or the surround sound module is activated, the first range of sounds augmented by the activation of the at least one of the bass module or the surround sound module and including a range of sounds output by the at least one of the bass module or the surround sound module, and wherein the sound bar module generates and outputs a second range of sounds when the at least one of the bass module or the surround sound module is inactivated, the second range of sounds including a frequency of the range of sounds; and an audio output profile stored and executed at one or more of the sound bar module, bass module, and surround sound module, the audio output profile controlling an audio output of the one or more of the sound bar module, bass module, and surround sound module, wherein the sound bar module the first range of sounds according to the audio output profile when the at least one of a bass module or the surround sound module is activated, and wherein the sound bar module generates and outputs the second range of sounds according to a different audio output profile when the at least one of a bass module or the surround sound module is inactivated. ### Claim 13 (depends on 12) The audio system of claim 12, wherein the application is executed at a remote mobile electronic device. ### Claim 14 (depends on 12) The audio system of claim 12, wherein the application performs a user-selectable night time mode operation which generates and outputs a control signal that includes the instruction to at least one of activate, reactivate, or inactivate the at least one of a bass module or the surround sound module. ### Claim 15 (depends on 12) The audio system of claim 12, wherein the night time mode operation is performed to activate or inactivate according to a type of program content.