Audio layer in keyboard device providing enhanced audio performance

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9998819
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15662698

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A case having a recessed holding, an acoustic waveguide, and at least one audio transducer device. The recessed holding well is configured to receive and captively hold a stand-alone keyboard within the recessed holding well. The acoustic waveguide is integrated with a bottom cover of the case and between a bottom surface of the case and the recessed holding well. The at least one audio transducer device is coupled to a signal processing device and the acoustic waveguide. The at least one audio transducer device is configured to generate an audible audio output in response to an audio signal output from the signal processing device. The acoustic waveguide is configured to receive the audible audio output and generate an enhanced bass audio output.

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AVNERA CORPORATION16505 NW BETHANY CT #100 BEAVERTON OR 97006

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Irrgang, Thomas Portland, US 16 40
Khaira, Manpreet Singh Portland, US 2 0

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