Systems and methods for wireless audio conferencing
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Mar 1, 2016
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Nov 28, 2013
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Abstract
Systems and methods for wireless audio conferencing are described herein. In one embodiment, a wireless audio conferencing system is provided that includes a base unit configured to interface with a plurality of external communication systems, one or more wireless speakers, one or more wireless microphones, a handset configured to wirelessly control the base unit, and a charger tray separate from the base unit and configured to removably store and recharge the one or more wireless speakers, the one or more wireless microphones, and the handset. The one or more wireless speakers and the one or more wireless microphones are configured to communicate with the base unit to provide audio conferencing between a plurality of users. The systems and methods described herein can provide a high quality and adaptable audio conferencing system for use with a variety of communications systems.
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Patent Owner | Address | |
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YAMAHA CORPORATION | 10-1 NAKAZAWA-CHO CHUO-KU HAMAMATSU-SHI SHIZUOKA 430-8650 |
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Inventor Name | Address | # of filed Patents | Total Citations |
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Bodley, Martin R | Sudbury, US | 7 | 215 |
# of filed Patents : 7 Total Citations : 215 | |||
Carney, Jean-Pierre | Sudbury, US | 20 | 590 |
# of filed Patents : 20 Total Citations : 590 | |||
DesMarais, Mark Andrew | Northborough, US | 1 | 10 |
# of filed Patents : 1 Total Citations : 10 | |||
Wilkie, Joshua Hallock | Burlington, US | 1 | 10 |
# of filed Patents : 1 Total Citations : 10 |
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