Network amplifer in an audio video distribution system
View Patent ↗The present disclosure describes a networked amplifier in an audio video distribution system that converts a digital audio signal to and from an analog audio signal used in a video and audio system that uses a TCP/IP LAN (local area network) using TCP/IP as the communication protocol. The networked amplifier includes a network controller where the controller includes an embedded controller with a processor, memory, and storage functioning as a web server. Further included is a digital signal processor (DSP) that includes a pre-amplifier, amplifier, and an electronic crossover for frequency division. Also included are analog sensors that used for receiving and or gathering control information that enables internal auto adjustment. And further included is an analog driver circuitry.
1. A networked amplifier that converts a digital audio signal to and from an analog audio signal used in a video and audio system that uses a LAN (local area network), comprising:
a network controller that controls the transfer of the digital audio signal to and from the LAN network;
a network interface that couples said network controller to the LAN network;
one or more processors with memory and storage, said processor uses or includes a speaker/microphone driver to provide the external connection for the speaker/microphone components;
a pre-amplifier that adjusts and filters the analog audio signal;
an amplifier that amplifies the analog audio signal; and
sensors that include a microphone that receives and/or gathers control information that enables internal auto adjustment by frequency separation to enhance the protection and performance from the surroundings of the networked amplifier.
2. The claim according to claim 1 wherein a microphone couples to said speaker/microphone driver and provides the analog audio signal.
3. The claim according to claim 1 wherein a speaker couples to said speaker/microphone driver and receives the analog audio signal.
4. The claim according to claim 1 wherein the network amplifier receives and transmits control information to other devices on the LAN.
5. The claim according to claim 1 wherein the control information further comprises an alarm condition.
6. The claim according to claim 1 wherein said processor is programmed to function as a web server.
7. The claim according to claim 1 wherein said processor further includes an electronic crossover for frequency division.
8. A method to make a networked amplifier that converts a digital audio signal to and from an analog audio signal used in a video and audio system that uses a LAN (local area network), comprising:
providing a network controller that controls the transfer of the digital audio signal to and from the LAN network;
coupling a network interface to said network controller to the LAN network;
providing one or more processors with memory and storage, said processor uses or includes a speaker/microphone driver to provide the external connection for the speaker/microphone components;
providing a pre-amplifier that adjusts and filters the analog audio signal;
providing an amplifier that amplifies the analog audio signal; and
providing sensors that include a microphone that receives and/or gathers control information that enables internal auto adjustment by frequency separation to enhance speaker protection and performance from said network speaker nodes surroundings.
9. The claim according to claim 8 wherein a microphone couples to said speaker/microphone driver and provides the analog audio signal.
10. The claim according to claim 8 wherein a speaker couples to said speaker/microphone driver and receives the analog audio signal.
11. The claim according to claim 8 wherein the network amplifier receives and transmits control information to other devices on the LAN.
12. The claim according to claim 8 wherein the control information further comprises an alarm condition.
13. The claim according to claim 8 wherein said processor is programmed to function as a web server.
14. The claim according to claim 8 wherein said the networked amplifier further includes an electronic crossover for frequency division.
15. A method to use a networked amplifier that converts a digital audio signal to and from an analog audio signal used in a video and audio system that uses a LAN (local area network), comprising:
transferring the digital audio signal to and from the LAN network with a network controller;
providing a network interface that couples said network controller to the LAN network;
providing one or more processors with memory and storage, said processor uses or includes a speaker/microphone driver to provide the external connection for the speaker/microphone components;
adjusting and filtering the analog audio signal with a pre-amplifier;
amplifying the analog audio signal with an amplifier;
receiving and/or gathering control information with sensors that include a microphone, the control information enables internal auto adjustment by frequency separation to enhance speaker protection and performance from surroundings of the networked amplifier.
16. The claim according to claim 15 wherein a microphone couples to said speaker/microphone driver and provides the analog audio signal.
17. The claim according to claim 15 wherein a speaker couples to said speaker/microphone driver and receives the analog audio signal.
18. The claim according to claim 15 wherein the network amplifier receives and transmits control information to other devices on the LAN.
19. The claim according to claim 15 wherein the control information further comprises an alarm condition.
20. The claim according to claim 15 wherein said processor is programmed to function as a web server.
21. The claim according to claim 15 wherein said the networked amplifier further includes an electronic crossover for frequency division.
22. A non-transitory program storage device readable by a computing device that tangibly embodies a program of instructions executable by the computing device to perform a method to use a networked amplifier that converts a digital audio signal to and from an analog audio signal used in a video and audio system that uses a LAN (local area network), comprising:
transferring the digital audio signal to and from the LAN network with a network controller;
providing a network interface that couples said network controller to the LAN network;
providing one or more processors with memory and storage, said processor uses or includes a speaker/microphone driver to provide the external connection for the speaker/microphone components;
adjusting and filtering the analog audio signal with a pre-amplifier;
amplifying the analog audio signal with an amplifier;
receiving and/or gathering control information with sensors that include a microphone, the control information enables internal auto adjustment by frequency separation to enhance speaker protection and performance from surroundings of the networked amplifier.
23. The claim according to claim 22 wherein a microphone couples to said speaker/microphone driver and provides the analog audio signal.
24. The claim according to claim 22 wherein a speaker couples to said speaker/microphone driver and receives the analog audio signal.
25. The claim according to claim 22 wherein the network amplifier receives and transmits control information to other devices on the LAN.
26. The claim according to claim 22 wherein the control information further comprises an alarm condition.
27. The claim according to claim 22 wherein said processor is programmed to function as a web server.
28. The claim according to claim 22 wherein said the networked amplifier further includes an electronic crossover for frequency division.