Movable audio-visual component system and method

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2011-08-23

2011-08-23

Gilman, Alexander (Department: 2833)

Electrical connectors

Uninterrupted support rail or uninterrupted contact

Molding type; e.g., baseboard

Reexamination Certificate

active

08002560

ABSTRACT:
An audio-visual (“A/V”) system includes one or more A/V components, each one of which can be attached to a wall using a bracket or support bar. Each support bar enables the transfer of power signals and control signals (including media data) to each of the A/V components. Instead of wires, each A/V component includes one or more contact or conductive surfaces that abut corresponding surfaces on the support bar in order to receive power and transfer control signals among other A/V components.

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