Apple, Samsung, Google hit with US audio patent probe
The US International Trade Commission is investigating Apple, Samsung, and Google over patented audio technologies following a complaint by BoomCloud 360. The company alleges infringement of three patents and seeks a ban on imports and sales of affected devices.
- BoomCloud 360 accuses three companies of infringing three audio technology patents
- Patents cover spatial audio, stereo enhancement, and dynamic audio processing
- Affected devices include iPhone, iPad, AirPods, Galaxy devices, Galaxy Buds, Pixel, and Pixel Buds
- Companies have 20 days to respond; ITC will set investigation timeline within 45 days
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