Asymmetrical passive group delay beamforming

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9955260
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15164297

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A loudspeaker configured to provide asymmetrical beam coverage. A first group of drivers to outputs a first beam pattern. A second group of drivers, which is different from the first group of drivers, is configured to output a second beam pattern. A transmission line is adapted to output signals to the first driver group and the second driver group to provide an asymmetrical beam pattern. The first driver group outputs a beam pattern different than the second driver group. This can improve acoustic coverage, e.g., sound pressure levels, in the acoustic environment. In an example, the transmission line is separated into two distinct parts that feeds the first driver group and the second driver group respectively.

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HARMAN INTERNATIONAL INDUSTRIES INC8500 BALBOA BOULEVARD NORTHRIDGE CA 91329

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Button, Douglas J Simi Valley, US 35 567

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