Multi-Channel Pairing in a Media System
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1. An apparatus for providing audio in a multi-channel listening environment, the apparatus comprising:
- a network interface to facilitate communication on a network, wherein the network interface receives audio data over the network;
a plurality of speaker drivers;
an amplifier for powering the plurality of speaker drivers; and
a processor for processing the audio data to be output through the plurality of speaker drivers and further for configuring a first equalization of the output from the plurality of speaker drivers in accordance with a first type of pairing and configuring a second equalization of the output from the plurality of speaker drivers in accordance with a second type of pairing.
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Abstract
Technology for grouping, consolidating, and pairing individual playback devices with network capability (players) to stimulate a multi-channel listening environment is disclosed. Particularly, the embodiments described herein enable two or more playback devices to be paired, such that multi-channel audio is achieved. Such embodiments may be used to produce stereo and multi-channel audio environments for television and movies.
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1. An apparatus for providing audio in a multi-channel listening environment, the apparatus comprising:
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a network interface to facilitate communication on a network, wherein the network interface receives audio data over the network; a plurality of speaker drivers; an amplifier for powering the plurality of speaker drivers; and a processor for processing the audio data to be output through the plurality of speaker drivers and further for configuring a first equalization of the output from the plurality of speaker drivers in accordance with a first type of pairing and configuring a second equalization of the output from the plurality of speaker drivers in accordance with a second type of pairing. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A method for providing audio in a multi-channel listening environment, the method comprising:
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receiving audio data over a network; processing the audio data to be output through a plurality of speaker drivers; and configuring a first equalization of the output from the plurality of speaker drivers in accordance with a first type of pairing and configuring a second equalization of the output from the plurality of speaker drivers in accordance with a second type of pairing. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22)
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