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NETWORKED SOUND MASKING SYSTEM

  • US 20160189701A1
  • Filed: 03/03/2016
  • Published: 06/30/2016
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/26/2001
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A sound masking system for controlling the ambient noise level in a physical environment, said sound masking system comprising:

  • (a) a communication network spanning at least a portion of said physical environment;

    (b) a plurality of sound masking units, some of said sound masking units including a sound masking component for generating a sound masking output signal and said sound masking units including a communication interface for coupling said sound masking units to said communication network for receiving control signals over said communication network;

    (c) a control unit, said control unit having a communication interface for coupling said control unit to said communication network for transmitting control signals over said communication network to said sound masking units, and said control signals including signals for selectively controlling the operation of said sound masking units.

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