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An addressable speaker system in which a plurality of selectively activated speakers are distributed throughout a predefined area and are connected to a central processing unit. The system contains multiple RF antennas that are capable of broadcasting and receiving radio frequency signals to individ

An addressable speaker system in which a plurality of selectively activated speakers are distributed throughout a predefined area and are connected to a central processing unit. The system contains multiple RF antennas that are capable of broadcasting and receiving radio frequency signals to individuals wearing radio frequency identification (RFID) badges. The system users the RF transmission to locate an intended radio frequency identification badge and selectively broadcasts an audio message to a speaker located closest to the intended recipient.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. An addressable speaker system comprising:a plurality of addressable speakers located throughout a predefined area;a central processor including a computer memory for storing binary address information that identifies each addressable speaker and a corresponding location

[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. An addressable speaker system comprising:a plurality of addressable speakers located throughout a predefined area;a central processor including a computer memory for storing binary address information that identifies each addressable speaker and a corresponding location in the predefined area;a speaker power unit connected to the central processor and the plurality of addressable speakers, the speaker power unit including addressable switches that are enabled and disabled by the central processor; andan intelligent workstation for indicating a specific addressable speaker that is to be powered to broadcast an audible message to the corresponding location.