US 12,495,252 B2 · Portable speaker with automatic detecting input channel

Abstract

Various implementations include portable speakers configured to adjust audio output based on detected input connections. In certain cases, a portable speaker includes: an enclosure having: at least one electro-acoustic transducer for providing an audio output, a processor coupled with the at least one transducer; and an audio input module coupled with the processor for receiving audio input signals; a set of input channels each for receiving a hard-wired audio input connection at the enclosure; a set of wireless input channels for receiving audio input from a source device; and a set of docks for housing two or more wireless transmitters configured to provide the audio input via the set of wireless input channels.

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Dependent claims

A portable speaker, comprising:

an enclosure housing:
at least one electro-acoustic transducer for providing an audio output;
and
a processor coupled with the at least one transducer;
an input channel for receiving a hard-wired audio input connection;
at least two wireless input channels for receiving an audio input from a source device via a wireless connection, wherein the processor is configured to:
adjust an audio signal received from the hard-wired audio input connection if a source device is already connected via the wireless connection;
and
at least one wireless transmitter detachably housed in the enclosure, each wireless transmitter for enabling the wireless connection between the source device and a corresponding one of the wireless input channels.

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Portable speaker with automatic detecting input channel

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Portable speaker with automatic detecting input channel

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Abstract

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