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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.
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=Search in PCS=
A search on PCS for Smart speaker was performed with the following search strategy:
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=Top Assignee=
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*All Top Players have Smart speakers products in market.
*Microsoft - The Invoke
*Google - Google Home
*Apple - Homepod
=Top Assignee Insights=
=== A) SonosMIcrosoft technology Licensing ===* '''SonosMicrosoft''' has patents related to the speaker connected to pc or smartphone wirelesslysmart speakers as shown below
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=== B) SonyAlphabet Inc.===* Patents from '''SonyAlphabet''' mentions various Biophotonic compositions and their use has patents related to smart speakers as therapy for photo-rejuvenation and wound healingshown below[[Image:Alphabet.jpg|center|800px]]
=== B) Apple Inc.===* '''Apple''' has patents related to smart speakers as shown below[[Image:Sony2Applesmart.jpg|center|800px]]
=Bibliographic Analytics=
===Main CPC<nowiki>’</nowiki>s:===
[[Image:Top CPC Classes1.jpg|center|800px]] *'''G06F''' - Physics---> Computing;calsulating;counting ---> Electrical digital data processing
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=Technical Insights: CPC Distribution in Top Assignees:=
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=Value Chain Analysis=
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=Latest M&A Activity in the Space=
Implementation of virtual personal assistants are expected to positively impact the smart speaker market growth. This technology can stream music and audio books with single voice commands. The launch of Amazon Echo has caused disruption in the market, with several other companies such as Google and Apple following suit. <br>
Multiple companies are acquiring startups. Here's the quick snapshot of the M&A activity in this space<br>
* Microsoft acquired Solair IoT services based Italian company and Groove machine learning based company in 2016. Also automation technology solution company for house id8 Group R2 studio acquired in 2013.
* Samsung actively acquiring Innoetics and Melaud regarding speech experts and smart headphones. Harman (audio product system), Viv (intelligent interface), Smartthings(monitor and control home) and mSpot (mobile music service and provides cloud solution) acquired by Samsung.
* Apple acquired Workflow, Camel audio (provid tools for music production), Beats electronics (premium consumer headphones) and Novauris (voice recognition system)
* Sony accquired Orchard music distribution, marketing and sales company
* Google accquired Symphony (secure and effective communication workflow application) and Magic Leap (wearable technology and digital device solution company)
