Nokia technologies oy (20240114276). Speaker Apparatus simplified abstract

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Speaker Apparatus

Organization Name

nokia technologies oy

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 20240114276 titled 'Speaker Apparatus

Simplified Explanation

The apparatus described in the patent application includes a case, a display assembly, a chassis connected to the display assembly, a suspension component between the display assembly and the case, at least one vibrating element, and an internal cavity below the display where electronic components are located.

  • The suspension component allows the display assembly to move relative to the case.
  • The vibrating element is configured to actuate the chassis to move the display assembly relative to the case to generate acoustic waves or haptic/tactile effects.

Potential Applications

The technology described in the patent application could be applied in:

  • Mobile devices
  • Gaming consoles
  • Virtual reality headsets

Problems Solved

This technology addresses the following issues:

  • Enhancing user experience with tactile feedback
  • Improving audio quality in electronic devices

Benefits

The benefits of this technology include:

  • Immersive audio experience
  • Enhanced user interaction with devices

Potential Commercial Applications

The potential commercial applications of this technology could be in:

  • Consumer electronics industry
  • Entertainment industry

Possible Prior Art

One possible prior art for this technology could be:

  • Haptic feedback systems in smartphones

Unanswered Questions

How does the suspension component affect the overall durability of the apparatus?

The durability of the apparatus could be impacted by the movement allowed by the suspension component. Further testing and analysis would be needed to determine the long-term effects on the device's lifespan.

What is the power consumption of the vibrating element in relation to the overall energy efficiency of the apparatus?

Understanding the power consumption of the vibrating element and its impact on the device's energy efficiency is crucial for optimizing the overall performance of the apparatus. Further research and testing would be required to assess this aspect.


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.