Patent ID: 6011852
Filing Date: 2000-01-04
Classification: G06F,H04R

Abstract:
In a micro-computer that includes a central processing unit, a disk drive for media having an audio component coupled to the central processing unit, audio signal generating circuitry coupled to the central processing unit, the audio circuitry adapted to provide a line-level audio signal, and an internal power source providing power to the central processing unit, the disk drive, and the audio circuitry, an amplification device for amplifying the audio signal from the audio circuitry comprising:a unitary housing retaining an audio signal power amplification device and said disk drive, said housing adapted to be retained in a 5.25 inch drive bay of said micro-computer, said amplification device comprising;first and second input means coupled to said audio circuitry for receiving the line-level audio signal therefrom;frequency response contouring means coupled to said input means for adjusting the frequency response of said line-level audio signal, said contouring means controlling the response of a plurality of frequency bandwidths of said line-level audio signal centered about a plurality of predetermined frequencies of said audio signal passing through said contouring means;power level adjusting means coupled to said frequency response contouring means for adjusting the power level of a frequency contoured audio signal generated by said frequency response contouring means; andat least one amplification means coupled to said adjusting means for amplifying the power level of an adjusted audio signal from said adjusting means to provide an amplified audio signal;audio output means for coupling said amplified audio signal to a plurality of loudspeakers, each of said loudspeakers providing an audible sound level indicative of the level of the amplified audio signal provided by said amplification means and adjusted by said adjusting means;connecting means for connecting said amplification device to said disk drive, said connecting means coupling said amplification device to said power source; andline-input means secured on a front panel of said housing and a line-output means coupled to said line-input means, said line-input and output means providing a facile access location for coupling a remote audio device to said audio circuitry.