What is Command Audio?
Command Audio owns and licenses a portfolio of U.S. and foreign patents critical to the transmission, navigation and playback of stored media for a variety of devices and services. Founded in 1995, Command Audio pioneered the development of on-demand interactive audio. Its intellectual property covers the broadcast, storage and consumer playback of the audio elements of programming for television (via personal video recorders, or PVRs), radio (satellite and terrestrial), personal computer and cellular telephone applications.
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What is the history of Command Audio?
Command Audio was founded in 1995. For a detailed Company history, click here.
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How many patents does Command Audio own?
Command Audio owns more than 60 U.S. and foreign patents. For a detailed listing click here.
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Are any of Command Audio's patents currently licensed?
Command Audio has licensed its intellectual property to leading consumer electronics, media and technology companies, including Scientific Atlanta, Sony, XM Satellite Radio, ReplayTV®, Motorola and iBiquity Digital.
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In what countries have Command Audio's patents been issued?
In addition to the U.S., Command Audio holds foreign counterparts to its U.S. patents in Europe, Japan, Korea, Taiwan and numerous other jurisdictions.
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What is the key element in Command Audio's patents that makes them so important?
Broadly, Command Audio's patents relate to the field of broadcast transmission, storage and playback of media. Specifically, they cover the audio elements of devices and services that enable users to receive programming via broadcast transmission and store it for playback at a convenient time. Since audio is a significant component of both radio and television programming, these patents have far-reaching coverage of personal video recorders (PVRs), satellite and digital radios, personal computers and cell phones.
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In what market segments are Command Audio's patents applicable?
Command Audio's patents apply to device and service markets for broadcast distribution of media for time-shifted playback by consumers. These include:
- Personal video recorders (PVRs, also known as digital video recorders, or DVRs),
- Radios, either satellite or terrestrial, with record functionality,
- Personal computers and game consoles with PVR capabilities,
- Cell phones with the ability to receive, store and playback broadcast content.
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What was the outcome of Command Audio's PVR patent infringement litigation against Sony?
On December 15, 2005, Command Audio announced the settlement of the lawsuit. Under the terms of a confidential license agreement, Sony made a financial settlement and took a royalty-bearing license to use Command Audio's patented technology across all of its product lines. For the complete press release, click here.
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Please direct inquires to info@commandaudio.com.
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