James Nourse - Wernersville PA, US Keith Youndt - Pottstown PA, US
International Classification:
H04B005/00 H04R027/00
US Classification:
381/082000, 381/079000
Abstract:
An apparatus and method for providing a centralized speaker system that allows multiple speakers connected to a central amplifier speaker line to be monitored and controlled from a central location via a master/slave protocol. The centralized speaker system comprises a central station for selectively communicating at least one of a command and an information signal to a destination device. A tone generator is adapted to communicate an activation tone to the destination device. An amplifier, which is colocated with the central station, is adapted to amplify the signals to the destination device.