Google Files Section 337 Complaints on Voice Controllable Audio Players
Public interest statements are due Aug. 23 in two potential Section 337 investigations into imported voice controllable audio player devices by the International Trade Commission, according to a pair of Federal Register notices (ITC Inv. Nos. 337-TA-3634 and -3635). The solicitation follows the Aug. 9 receipt by the ITC of two complaints by Google alleging infringement of seven of its patents by Sonos.
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The first complaint alleged infringement of three patents covering speech recognition and hot word detection on multiple devices and battery management in portable electronics. The second complaint alleged infringement of four separate patents covering systems for determining device leadership, monitoring of audio inputs and commissioning devices onto wireless networks. In both cases, Google asked the ITC for permanent limited exclusion orders and cease and desist orders against Sonos.