Faux fireplace with synchronized flame crackling
AssigneeRpg Brands
InventorsJim Nolton, Kris Richardson, Harland Aguirre, David Faszer
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Abstract
A faux fireplace having a controller generating an imitation log crackling sound synchronized to an ember flicker of a faux log. The faux fireplace includes a video display displaying a video flame having releasing embers based on a video loop stored as a video file in memory. The controller generates the imitation log crackling sound for the displayed releasing embers as well. The type of crackling sounds and the volume of the crackling sound are different for each of the faux logs to create an authentic visual and audio experience. The ember flickers are generated by lighting associated with each of the faux logs.
Claims18
A faux fireplace, comprising:
- a body having a cavity;
- a display disposed proximate the cavity and configured to display a faux flame;
- a faux log disposed in the cavity and configured to generate a faux ember flicker;
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- a controller configured to generate a crackling sound that is synchronized with an individual said faux ember flicker.
A method of controlling a faux fireplace, comprising a body having a cavity, a display disposed proximate the cavity and configured to display a faux flame, a faux log disposed in the cavity and configured to generate a faux ember flicker, and a controller configured to generate a crackling sound that is synchronized with an individual said faux ember flicker, the method comprising:
- the faux log generating the faux ember flicker;
- and
- generating the crackling sound that is synchronized with the faux ember flicker.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.