18340071. Physical Quantity Sensor And Electronic Device simplified abstract (SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION)
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Physical Quantity Sensor And Electronic Device
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Hideyuki Yamada of Minowa (JP)
Physical Quantity Sensor And Electronic Device - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18340071 titled 'Physical Quantity Sensor And Electronic Device
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a physical quantity sensor that is attached to an electronic device with an actuator. The sensor element detects a physical quantity and outputs a corresponding signal. The sensor also includes a memory to store the resonance characteristic of the electronic device.
- The physical quantity sensor detects a physical quantity and outputs a signal.
- The memory stores the resonance characteristic of the electronic device.
- The signal output circuit generates an actuator drive signal to reduce vibrations caused by the resonance characteristic.
- The interface circuit allows the resonance characteristic stored in the memory to be rewritten based on an external signal.
Potential applications of this technology:
- Consumer electronics: This technology can be used in smartphones, tablets, and other electronic devices to reduce vibrations caused by resonance and improve user experience.
- Automotive industry: The physical quantity sensor can be integrated into vehicles to detect vibrations and reduce them using the actuator, leading to a smoother ride.
- Industrial machinery: This technology can be applied to various industrial machinery to minimize vibrations and improve performance.
Problems solved by this technology:
- Resonance reduction: The actuator drive signal generated by the sensor helps to reduce vibrations caused by the resonance characteristic of the electronic device, improving its stability and performance.
- User experience improvement: By reducing vibrations, this technology enhances the user experience by providing a smoother and more comfortable interaction with electronic devices.
Benefits of this technology:
- Improved performance: By reducing vibrations, the electronic device can operate more efficiently and effectively.
- Enhanced stability: The actuator drive signal helps to stabilize the electronic device by minimizing vibrations caused by resonance.
- Better user experience: This technology provides a smoother and more comfortable user experience by reducing vibrations and improving the overall performance of electronic devices.
Original Abstract Submitted
Provided is a physical quantity sensor attached to an electronic device provided with an actuator. The physical quantity sensor includes: a sensor element configured to output a detection signal corresponding to a physical quantity; a memory configured to store a resonance characteristic of the electronic device; a signal output circuit configured to output an actuator drive signal for driving the actuator to reduce a vibration corresponding to the resonance characteristic included in vibrations of the electronic device indicated by the detection signal; and an interface circuit configured to rewrite the resonance characteristic stored in the memory according to an external signal.
