Peripheral audio output device

摘要

Embodiments are provided for an improved peripheral speaker. The peripheral speaker includes an exterior casing enclosing one or more drivers. The exterior casing further has a channel formed therein such that the channel is sized to removably secure an electronic device. The exterior casing is equipped with a connector lead which partially defines the cavity and that connects the one or more drivers to a port of the electronic device. The one or more drivers output audio according to an audio signal transmitted from the electronic device via the connector lead.

主权项

1. A peripheral speaker component, comprising:
an exterior casing comprising:
a channel formed substantially along a length of the exterior casing, wherein the channel is at least partially defined by a front extension, a back extension, and a side extension of the exterior casing, anda grill formed on a front surface of the exterior casing; a connector lead having a first end connected to the exterior casing opposite from the side extension, wherein the connector lead additionally defines the channel of the exterior casing, and wherein the connector lead comprises a second end that extends above the channel of the exterior casing; an adapter located at and connected to the second end of the connector lead, the adapter configured to connect to an electronic device; and at least one driver enclosed within the exterior casing and at least partially exposed to an exterior of the peripheral speaker component via the grill, wherein the at least one driver is configured to output audio corresponding to an electrical signal conducted via the connector lead.