18536600. Speaker Apparatus simplified abstract (Nokia Technologies Oy)
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- 1 Speaker Apparatus
Speaker Apparatus
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Thorsten Behles of Tampere (FI)
Pasi Kempplnen of Tampere (FI)
Mikko Jyrkinen of Tampere (FI)
Speaker Apparatus - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18536600 titled 'Speaker Apparatus
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes an apparatus with a display assembly that can move relative to the case to generate acoustic waves or haptic/tactile effects using vibrating elements.
- The apparatus includes a case, a display assembly, a chassis connected to the display assembly, a suspension component allowing movement of the display assembly relative to the case, vibrating elements to actuate the chassis for generating acoustic waves or haptic/tactile effects, and an internal cavity for electronic components.
Potential Applications
The technology could be used in:
- Mobile devices
- Gaming consoles
- Virtual reality headsets
Problems Solved
- Enhancing user experience with tactile feedback
- Improving audio quality in devices
Benefits
- Immersive audio and tactile experiences
- Increased user engagement
- Versatile applications in various electronic devices
Potential Commercial Applications
Optimizing the technology for:
- Smartphones and tablets
- Wearable devices
- Home entertainment systems
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art could be devices with vibrating motors for haptic feedback, but the specific combination of elements described in this patent application may be unique.
Unanswered Questions
== How does the suspension component work to allow movement of the display assembly? The patent application does not provide detailed information on the specific mechanism of the suspension component.
== What materials are used in the construction of the apparatus? The patent application does not specify the materials used in the construction of the apparatus, which could impact its durability and performance.
Original Abstract Submitted
An apparatus is described, the apparatus including a case, a display assembly, a chassis connected to the display assembly, a suspension component between the display assembly and the case, wherein the suspension component is configured to allow the display assembly to move relative to the case, at least one vibrating element configured to actuate the chassis to move the display assembly relative to the case to generate at least one of acoustic waves or haptic/tactile effect, and an internal cavity below the display, wherein electronic components of the apparatus are located at the internal cavity.
