# US 2026/0064355 A1 · Methods and systems for audio distribution > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 2026/0064355 A1 - Document ID: US20260064355A1 - Status: Published application - Kind: A1 - Application number: 19/319,628 - Filed: 2025-09-04 - Published: 2026-03-05 - Earliest claimed: 2024-09-04 - Assignees: Juke Audio Inc. - Applicants: Juke Audio Inc. - Inventors: John Bradford FORTH; Bradford Colton FORTH; Jerry WOODS; Yutong GU - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20260064355A1 ## CPC - G06F 3/162: {Interface to dedicated audio devices, e.g. audio drivers, interface to CODECs} - G06F 3/167: {Audio in a user interface, e.g. using voice commands for navigating, audio feedback} - G06F: ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING (computer systems based on specific computational models G06N) ## Abstract According to an aspect of an embodiment, a method may include receiving, at an intermediary device, audio signals from an audio source via an input interface of a set of input interfaces, the set of input interfaces including at least one digital input interface and at least one analog input interface. In some embodiments, audio data may be generated based at least on the audio signals. The audio data may be transmitted to one or more downstream devices. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A method comprising: receiving, at an intermediary device, audio signals from an audio source via an input interface of a plurality of input interfaces; generating audio data based at least on the audio signals; and transmitting the audio data to one or more downstream devices. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The method of claim 1, wherein, the audio data is transmitted to the one or more downstream devices using HDMI ARC (High-Definition Multimedia Interface Audio Return Channel) or HDMI eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel). ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The method of claim 1, wherein the plurality of input interfaces includes HDMI ARC or HDMI eARC. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The method of claim 1, wherein the plurality of input interfaces includes one or more of a wireless network interface or a wired network interface. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The method of claim 1, wherein the one or more downstream devices include one or more amplifiers located at remote locations. ### Claim 6 (depends on 5) The method of claim 5, wherein the audio data is transmitted to the one or more amplifiers over a TCP/IP network, wherein each amplifier of the one or more amplifiers is associated with one or more zones. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The method of claim 1, wherein the one or more downstream devices include one or more local devices physically coupled to the intermediary device. ### Claim 8 (depends on 7) The method of claim 7, wherein the audio data is transmitted to the one or more local devices over physical connections. ### Claim 9 (depends on 8) The method of claim 8, wherein the physical connections include includes one or both of a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) input interface and a Radio Corporation of America (RCA) input interface. ### Claim 10 (depends on 1) The method of claim 1, wherein the intermediary device receives the audio signals from a television, and transmits the audio data to a soundbar and a multi-zone amplifier, wherein the audio data is transmitted to the multi-zone amplifier over a network. ### Claim 11 (depends on 1) The method of claim 1, wherein the audio signals are analog audio signals. ### Claim 12 (depends on 11) The method of claim 11, further comprising: converting the analog audio signals to digital audio signals. ### Claim 13 (depends on 1) The method of claim 1, wherein the audio signals are digital audio signals. ### Claim 14 (depends on 1) The method of claim 1, wherein the intermediary device is embedded in the audio source. ### Claim 15 (depends on 1) The method of claim 1, further comprising synchronizing transmission of the audio data to the one or more downstream devices for substantially simultaneous playback. ### Claim 16 An audio distribution device comprising: a plurality of input interfaces configured to receive audio signals from an audio source; a processing module operatively coupled to the plurality of input interfaces and configured to generate audio data based on the audio signals; and a network communication module configured to transmit the audio data to one or more amplifiers over a network using at least one network communication protocol. ### Claim 17 (depends on 16) The audio distribution device of claim 16, further comprising a local output interface configured to transmit the audio data to a local audio playback device. ### Claim 18 (depends on 16) The audio distribution device of claim 16, wherein the plurality of input interfaces comprises a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) input interface and a Radio Corporation of America (RCA) input interface. ### Claim 19 (depends on 16) The audio distribution device of claim 16, wherein the network communication module is configured to support both wired and wireless network protocols, including Ethernet, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth. ### Claim 20 (depends on 16) The audio distribution device of claim 16, further comprising a user interface configured to allow a user to select the audio source, configure audio routing, and adjust audio processing parameters. ### Claim 21 (depends on 16) The audio distribution device of claim 16, further comprising a pass-through interface configured to transmit an original audio or video signal directly to a downstream device while simultaneously extracting and processing the audio signals. ### Claim 22 A home entertainment system, comprising: one or more audio sources configured to output audio signals; an intermediary device coupled to the one or more audio sources, the intermediary device configured to extract the audio signals from the one or more audio sources to generate audio data; and one or more downstream devices configured to receive the audio data from the intermediary device. ### Claim 23 (depends on 22) The home entertainment system of claim 22, wherein the one or more audio sources include a television. ### Claim 24 (depends on 22) The home entertainment system of claim 22, wherein the intermediary device includes a plurality of input interfaces including a digital input interface. ### Claim 25 (depends on 22) The home entertainment system of claim 22, wherein the intermediary device is configured to transmit the audio data to the one or more downstream devices using one or both of a wired communication protocol and a wireless network protocol. ### Claim 26 (depends on 22) The home entertainment system of claim 22, wherein the intermediary device is embedded within the one or more audio sources. ### Claim 27 (depends on 22) The home entertainment system of claim 22, wherein the intermediary device is configured as a standalone device integrated into an existing home entertainment system.