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US 2010/0303277 A1Published application
Cordless powerline audio speakers
AssigneeKSC Industries, Inc.
InventorsJeff W. King, William A. McCarty
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Abstract
A speaker includes an audio transducer and a coupling that provides both an electrical connection and a mechanical support function. In some embodiments, the coupling is a light bulb screw base. In other embodiments, standard parallel power input blades can be utilized. With this design, an audio distribution system requiring no specialized audio signal cabling may be constructed.
Claims14
A speaker comprising:
- an audio transducer;
- and
- a coupling configured to receive both power and signal inputs from household electrical power wiring and also configured to mechanically support said audio transducer and rigidly affix said audio transducer to a household electrical power outlet.
A speaker for an audio distribution system comprising:
- an audio transducer;
- a light bulb base coupling;
- and
- an amplifier coupled to receive power from said light bulb screw base and couple to output audio signals to said audio transducer.
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