# US 12,225,344 B2 · Modular quick-connect A/V system and methods thereof > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 12,225,344 B2 - Document ID: US12225344B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 18/211,240 - Filed: 2023-06-17 - Published: 2024-04-11 - Granted: 2025-02-11 - Earliest claimed: 2014-02-14 - Assignees: Sonic Blocks, Inc. - Applicants: Sonic Blocks, Inc. - Inventors: Scott D. Wilker; Jordan D. Wilker - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US12225344B2 ## CPC - H04R 1/2803: {for loudspeaker transducers} - G10L 15/22: Procedures used during a speech recognition process, e.g. man-machine dialogue - H04R 1/02: Casings; Cabinets {; Supports therefor;} Mountings therein (H04R1/28 takes precedence {; attachments for microphones H04R1/08; mounting of transducers in earpieces H04R1/1075}) - H04R 1/026: {Supports for loudspeaker casings} - H04R 1/028: {associated with devices performing functions other than acoustics, e.g. electric candles} - H04R 1/08: Mouthpieces; {Microphones;} Attachments therefor - H04R 1/323: {for loudspeakers (H04R1/34 and H04R1/40 take precedence)} - H04R 3/04: for correcting frequency response - H04R 1/403: {loud-speakers} - H04R 27/00: Public address systems (circuits for preventing acoustic reaction H04R3/02; circuits for distributing signals to loudspeakers H04R3/12; {monitoring or testing arrangements for public address systems H04R29/007}; amplifiers H03F) - H04R 2201/028: Structural combinations of loudspeakers with built-in power amplifiers, e.g. in the same acoustic enclosure (H04R2499/10 takes precedence; Single (sub)woofer with two or more satellite loudspeakers for mid- and high-frequency band reproduction driven via the (sub)woofer H04R2205/026) - H04R 2227/003: Digital PA systems using, e.g. LAN or internet - H04R 2420/07: Applications of wireless loudspeakers or wireless microphones - H04R 2420/09: Applications of special connectors, e.g. USB, XLR, in loudspeakers, microphones or headphones - H04R 2499/15: Transducers incorporated in visual displaying devices, e.g. televisions, computer displays, laptops - 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) - G10L: SPEECH ANALYSIS TECHNIQUES OR SPEECH SYNTHESIS; SPEECH RECOGNITION; SPEECH OR VOICE PROCESSING TECHNIQUES; SPEECH OR AUDIO CODING OR DECODING ## Abstract A modular speaker system, comprising an exoskeleton, configured to mechanically support and quick attach and release at least one functional panel and an electrical interface provided within the exoskeleton, configured to mate with a corresponding electrical connector of the functional panel. An optional endoskeleton is provided to support internal components. The system preferably provides a digital electronic controller, and the electrical interface is a digital data and power bus, with multiplexed communications between the elements of the system. The elements of the system preferably include at least one speaker, and other audiovisual and communications components. Multiple modules may be interconnected, communicating through the electrical interface. A base module may be provided to provide power and typical control, user and audiovisual interface connectors. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A electronic media system, comprising: a housing; a power supply interface; an externally-accessible data communication port configured to receive a stream of media content; and at least one module within the housing comprising a microcontroller and a unique identifier, configured to communicate through the externally-accessible data communication port with a remote server to authenticate the at least one module with respect to the unique identifier. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The electronic media system according to claim 1, wherein the externally-accessible data communication port is a communication port selected from the group consisting of Bluetooth, Ethernet, Universal Serial Bus (USB), Thunderbolt, HDMI, Lightening, Cellular, and WiFi, and is configured to support encrypted communications with the remote server using a TCP/IP or UDP, over Internet Protocol v4 (IPv4) or Internet Protocol v6 (IPv6) protocols. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The electronic media system according to claim 1, wherein the externally-accessible data communication port is configured to receive the stream of media content from a cloud server. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The electronic media system according to claim 1, wherein the at least one module is further configured to generate a user interface compliant with HyperText Markup Language Version 5 (HTML 5). ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The electronic media system according to claim 1, further comprising a graphic display in the housing. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The electronic media system according to claim 1, further comprising a wireless remote control interface, configured to receive control commands from a wireless remote control. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The electronic media system according to claim 1, wherein the at least one module is further configured to receive an advertisement through the externally-accessible data communication port for presentation to a user, wherein the presentation of the advertisement is associated with an account linked to the unique identifier. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The electronic media system according to claim 1, further comprising: a least one microphone in the housing; and a speaker port, wherein the microphone and speaker port are together controlled to conduct interactive speech communication. ### Claim 9 (depends on 8) The electronic media system according to claim 8, further comprising at least one video camera, wherein the at least one video camera, at least one microphone and speaker are together configured to engage in a video conference. ### Claim 10 (depends on 1) The electronic media system according to claim 1, further comprising the remote server, wherein the remote server is configured to receive a request for content from the at least one module, authenticate the at least one module based on the unique identifier; and upon authentication, communicate a stream comprising the content to the electronic media system. ### Claim 11 (depends on 1) The electronic media system according to claim 1, wherein the at least one module is further configured to implement a speech recognition controlled user interface. ### Claim 12 (depends on 1) The electronic media system according to claim 1, further comprising at least one proximity or movement sensor, configured to detect a proximate human or human movement, respectively. ### Claim 13 (depends on 1) The electronic media system according to claim 1, further comprising a sensor port, wherein the at least one module is further configured to automatically trigger communication of an alarm message through the externally-accessible data communication port dependent on information received through the sensor port. ### Claim 14 (depends on 13) The electronic media system according to claim 13, wherein automatic trigger comprises a set of rules stored in a memory, and the microcontroller is configured to read the rules, apply the rules to the information received through the sensor port, and generate the alarm message selectively in dependence on the applied rules. ### Claim 15 (depends on 1) The electronic media system according to claim 1, wherein the at least one module is further configured to implement an adaptive psychoacoustic model to optimize an acoustic output of the electronic media system for an environment of a listener. ### Claim 16 (depends on 1) The electronic media system according to claim 1, wherein the at least one module is configured to medically monitor a status of a patient. ### Claim 17 (depends on 1) The electronic media system according to claim 1, further comprising a medical sensor configured to monitor at least one of respiration, heart, pulse, blood pressure, glucose, and sleep, speech, motion, and habits. ### Claim 18 (depends on 1) The electronic media system according to claim 1, further comprising a device control port configured to control at least one of a defibrillator, an intravenous infusion system, an airbag, a transdermal delivery system, a stimulator, a vibrator, a heating system, and a cooling system. ### Claim 19 A electronic media method, comprising: providing a housing, having a power supply interface, an externally-accessible data communication port configured to receive a stream of media content, and at least one module within the housing comprising a microcontroller and a unique identifier; communicating through the externally-accessible data communication port with a remote server to authenticate the at least one module with respect to the unique identifier; and selectively operating the at least one module dependent on the authentication. ### Claim 20 A system, comprising: an audio input port configured to receive an audio input signal; an audio output port; a digital communication network interface port configured to communicate with a remote server over digital communication network; and an automated digital processor, configured to: communicate an identifier of the system to the remote server; selectively communicate content from the remote server through the audio output port dependent on an authentication of the identifier; and at least one of: perform patient medical monitoring of at least one of patient activity, motion, speech, impact, rotation, flexibility, elongation, respiration, heartbeat, blood pressure, stress, glucose, pH, resistance, temperature, sleep, habits and perspiration; communicate with a patient monitoring sensor; communicate with a remote caregiver for patient monitoring, doctor interface, or diagnostic system; communicate with a smartwatch or wearable device; and communicate with at least one of a defibrillator, an intravenous system, an airbag, a transdermal delivery system, a stimulator, a vibrator, a heat delivery system, a cold delivery system; a liquid dispenser; and a gas dispenser.