Stereo Networking Method and System, and Related Apparatus
Summary
EPO published patent application EP4287681A1 by Nokia Technologies Oy for a stereo networking method and system. The invention covers techniques for audio signal transmission and networking across devices using wireless protocols. The patent application was published on April 8, 2026, with inventors CHEN, Qihang and YANG, Peng. The application is classified under IPC categories including H04W (wireless communication), G06N (artificial intelligence/neural networks), and H04S (stereophonic systems).
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EPO granted and published patent application EP4287681A1 for Nokia Technologies Oy, covering a stereo networking method and system enabling audio transmission and networking across multiple devices via wireless protocols. The invention utilizes IPC classifications in H04W (wireless networks), G06N (AI/neural network methods), and H04S (stereophonic systems).
For manufacturers and technology companies in the telecommunications and audio equipment sectors, this patent establishes intellectual property rights in the EU for stereo networking technologies. Parties developing similar wireless audio networking systems should review this patent for potential licensing requirements or freedom-to-operate considerations in designated European states including DE, FR, GB, IT, ES, and other EU member states.
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STEREO NETWORKING METHOD AND SYSTEM, AND RELATED APPARATUS
Publication EP4287681A1 Kind: A1 Apr 08, 2026
Applicants
Nokia Technologies Oy
Inventors
CHEN, Qihang, YANG, Peng
IPC Classifications
H04W 16/18 20090101AFI20240619BHEP H04W 84/18 20090101ALI20240619BHEP H04W 4/80 20180101ALI20240619BHEP H04S 3/00 20060101ALI20240619BHEP H04S 1/00 20060101ALI20240619BHEP G06N 3/08 20230101ALI20240619BHEP G06N 3/04 20230101ALI20240619BHEP H04R 3/12 20060101ALI20240619BHEP G06F 3/16 20060101ALI20240619BHEP H04R 5/04 20060101ALI20240619BHEP H04S 7/00 20060101ALI20240619BHEP H04W 84/12 20090101ALI20240619BHEP
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AL, AT, BE, BG, CH, CY, CZ, DE, DK, EE, ES, FI, FR, GB, GR, HR, HU, IE, IS, IT, LI, LT, LU, LV, MC, MK, MT, NL, NO, PL, PT, RO, RS, SE, SI, SK, SM, TR
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