Objective
- Perform a landscape search in the area of Smart Speakers
- Use PCS to derive insights and gain competitive perspective
- Understand the value chain and recent M&A activities
Introduction
A smart speaker is a type of wireless speaker and smart device that utilizes Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and other standards to extend usage beyond audio playback. This can include, but not be limited to, features such as compatibility across a number of services and platforms, peer-to-peer connection through mesh networking, intelligent personal assistants, and others. Each can have its own designated interface and features in-house, usually launched or controlled via application or home automation software.
Search in PCS
A search on PCS for Smart speaker was performed with the following search strategy:
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text:smart speaker OR tac:intelligent speaker OR tac:Intelligent home speaker OR ( tac:speaker AND text:Wireless Music system) OR tac:connected speaker OR ( tac:speaker AND text:Wireless speaker system ) OR tac: smart home speaker OR tac:Siri Speaker OR tac:Web-connected Speaker OR tac:Smart wi-fi speaker OR ( tac:home AND tac:wireless speaker) |
Top Assignee
- All Top Players have Smart speakers products in market.
- Sonos - The Home Sound System
- Sony - BSP60
- Qualcomm - APQ8009/APQ8017 platform based etc
Top Assignee Insights
A) Sonos
- Sonos has patents related to smart speakers as shown below
B) Sony
- Patents from Sony mentions about connecting speakers wirelessly
Bibliographic Analytics
Main CPC’s:
- H04R - Electric communication technique---> loudspeakers, microphones, gramophone pick-ups or like acoustic electromechanical transducers/deaf-aid sets/public address systems
IP Activity:
Geographical Distribution
Technical Insights: CPC Distribution in Top Assignees:
CPC Distribution:
Technical Insights: Concepts vs Top Assignees
Technology Concepts:
