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Infrared stereo speaker system

CA 1287373 C · Owner: Mlodzikowski, Allan G. · Inventors: Tsui, Yih-Pyng; Mlodzikowski, Allan G.; Ku, Hai-Pin

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Abstract of the Disclosure A stereophonic audio system including a device for providing a stereophonic signal, such as an audio receiver. An i infrared transmitter connected to the receiver converts the audio signal to an infrared signal to be radiated throughout a signal area. Within this signal area is disposed a pair of loudspeakers, each selecting a separate portion of the infrared signal, converting that one portion of the infrared signal to an audible sound signal, and radiating the sound throughout a listening area. Each loudspeaker includes a filter for selecting the one infrared signal which applies to it. The transmitter includes a plug engageable with a headphone jack of the …

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  • Granted August 6, 1991. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended August 6, 2008.
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FiledJanuary 12, 1989
GrantedAugust 6, 1991
Term endedAugust 6, 2008
Patent numberCA 1287373 C
Classification (IPC)H04B10/00 +2 more

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1990199219941996199820002002200420062008Application filedJan 12, 1989Patent grantedAug 6, 1991Term endedAug 6, 2008

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