Latest Patents

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Title Filing Date Publication Date Grant Date
Wireless power transfer for audio playback devices 2023-9-12 2023-9-28
Wake-word detection suppression 2023-6-13 2023-7-06
Audio Settings Based On Environment 2023-5-24 2023-9-21
Audio response playback 2023-5-23 2023-6-15
Earphone Positioning and Retention 2023-5-10 2023-9-07
Techniques for Reducing Latency in a Wireless Home Theater Environment 2023-5-04 2023-8-31
Audio Content Search in a Media Playback System 2023-5-03 2023-8-31
Controlling Multi-Site Media Playback Systems 2023-4-28 2023-8-17
Media playback based on sensor data 2023-4-27 2023-8-17
Wireless Device Connection 2023-4-25 2023-8-24
Music discovery 2023-4-07 2023-8-03
Network Identification of Portable Electronic Devices While Changing Power … 2023-3-27 2023-7-27
Playback of generative media content 2023-3-10 2023-7-06
Wireless power transfer for audio playback devices 2023-2-27 2023-8-17
Systems and methods of spatial audio playback with enhanced immersiveness 2023-2-27 2023-7-06
Packaging system with slidable latch 2023-2-22 2023-8-24
Music Discovery Dial 2023-2-21 2023-9-07
Information display regarding playback queue subscriptions 2023-2-10 2023-7-11 2023-7-11
Audio parameter adjustment based on playback device separation distance 2023-2-09 2023-6-22
Gatekeeping for voice intent processing 2023-2-08 2023-8-17
Do Not Disturb Feature for Audio Notifications 2023-1-23 2023-6-08
Access Control Techniques for Media Playback Systems 2023-1-20 2023-5-18
Queue Versioning 2023-1-20 2023-7-20
Accessing a cloud-based service 2023-1-18 2023-9-12 2023-9-12
Media Content Based on Playback Zone Awareness 2023-1-13 2023-8-17
Voice Controlled Media Playback System 2023-1-13 2023-9-21
Local Voice Data Processing 2023-1-13 2023-9-14
Scent Diffusing System 2023-1-12 2023-7-13
Networked devices, systems, & methods for intelligently deactivating wake-word … 2023-1-09 2023-7-27
Multiple-Device Setup 2023-1-06 2023-8-24
Playback Devices and Bonded Zones 2023-1-06 2023-9-21
Cable assemblies for headphone devices 2023-1-04 2023-10-03 2023-10-03
Cable assemblies for headphone devices 2023-1-04 2023-5-11
Conditional Content Enhancement 2023-1-02 2023-5-11
Synchronous Playback With Battery-Powered Playback Device 2022-12-29 2023-9-14
Dynamic Player Selection for Audio Signal Processing 2022-12-27 2023-7-06
Playback Device Pairing 2022-12-23 2023-9-07
Grouping in a system with multiple media playback protocols 2022-12-22 2023-6-29
Multi-channel acoustic echo cancellation 2022-12-22 2023-4-27
Multi-Network Playback Devices 2022-12-22 2023-6-29
Networked microphone devices, systems, & methods of localized arbitration 2022-12-22 2023-7-06
Playback Device Configuration 2022-12-20 2023-7-20
Networked Playback Device 2022-12-19 2023-9-21
Management of Media Content Playback 2022-12-19 2023-6-29
Configuration of Playback Device Audio Settings 2022-12-19 2023-9-28
Speech Enhancement Based on Metadata Associated with Audio Content 2022-12-19 2023-6-22
Social Media Connection Recommendations Based On Playback Information 2022-12-18 2023-6-22
Cloud Queue Tombstone 2022-12-15 2023-7-20
Synchronized Audio Mixing 2022-12-15 2023-6-29
Service Provider User Accounts 2022-12-15 2023-6-08
Calibration Assistance 2022-12-14 2023-7-13
Playback Device Supporting Concurrent Voice Assistants 2022-12-14 2023-9-14
Systems and methods for state detection via wireless radios 2022-12-13 2023-9-19 2023-9-19
Systems and methods for networked music playback 2022-12-12 2023-8-29 2023-8-29
Playback Device Base 2022-12-12 2023-9-14
Manipulation of Playback Device Response Using Signal Processing 2022-12-09 2023-6-08
Systems and methods of distributing audio to one or more playback devices 2022-12-09 2023-6-08
Policies for Media Playback 2022-12-08 2023-6-08
Zone Group Control 2022-12-08 2023-6-08
Application Programming Interface for Browsing Media Content 2022-12-08 2023-4-06
Systems and methods of operating media playback systems having multiple voice … 2022-12-05 2023-7-06
Cable Retraction Mechanism for Headphone Devices 2022-12-05 2023-3-30
Optimization of network microphone devices using noise classification 2022-12-05 2023-7-06
Playback zone management 2022-12-05 2023-8-22 2023-8-22
Locally distributed keyword detection 2022-12-05 2023-10-03 2023-10-03
Locally distributed keyword detection 2022-12-05 2023-6-01
Voice verification for media playback 2022-12-02 2023-6-01
Flexible backhaul techniques for a wireless home theater environment 2022-12-02 2023-6-08
Wireless Earbud Charging 2022-12-01 2023-7-13
Acoustic filters for microphone noise mitigation and transducer venting 2022-12-01 2023-5-25
Systems and methods for power-efficient keyword detection 2022-11-30 2023-6-15
Systems and methods for power-efficient keyword detection 2022-11-30 2023-9-26 2023-9-26
Playback Transitions 2022-11-29 2023-4-06
Media Sharing Across Service Providers 2022-11-28 2023-6-29
Orientation-Based Playback Device Microphone Selection 2022-11-28 2023-5-25
Smart Music Services Preferences 2022-11-28 2023-5-25
Audio Response Playback 2022-11-28 2023-5-25
Portable playback device power management 2022-11-28 2023-3-23
Providing a Multi-Channel and a Multi-Zone Audio Environment 2022-11-26 2023-3-23
Methods and devices for transferring data using sound signals 2022-11-23 2023-5-11
Calibration based on audio content 2022-11-23 2023-5-25
Calibration Interface 2022-11-23 2023-6-15
Spatial Antenna Diversity Techniques 2022-11-23 2023-4-06
Dynamic calculation of system response volume 2022-11-22 2023-2-21
Portable playback device power management 2022-11-22 2023-3-16
Suggested Application Download 2022-11-22 2023-7-27
Group Coordinator Selection 2022-11-21 2023-5-25
Sum-difference arrays for audio playback devices 2022-11-18 2023-3-16
Content rules engines for audio playback devices 2022-11-16 2023-5-11
Acoustic waveguides for multi-channel playback devices 2022-11-16 2023-3-09
Controlling and Displaying Zones in a Multi-Zone System 2022-11-07 2023-3-02
Network Microphone Device With Command Keyword Conditioning 2022-11-04 2023-8-31
Multi-Household Support 2022-11-04 2023-8-24
Extending Playback With Corresponding Media 2022-11-03 2023-3-23
Portable Playback Device State Variable 2022-10-31 2023-5-18
Command keywords with input detection windowing 2022-10-24 2023-3-09
Discovery and Media Control at a Point-of-Sale Display 2022-10-24 2023-5-04
Priority media content 2022-10-24 2023-7-18 2023-7-18
Facilitating Streaming Media Access Via A Media-Item Database 2022-10-21 2023-7-13
Managing Application Access of a Media Playback System 2022-10-20 2023-9-07