Networked speaker system with follow me

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9699579
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14974413

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In a multi-speaker audio system for, e.g., a home entertainment system or other entertainment system, each networked-speaker (wired or wireless) is activated or deactivated as appropriate such that audio play follows a user as the user moves around the home.

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  • SONY CORPORATION

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Carlsson, Gregory Peter Santee, US 29 1045
Resch, Keith San Diego, US 27 441
Vega, Oscar Manuel Chula Vista, US 2 268

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