VIBRATING DEVICE AND IMAGING DEVICE

Organization Name

murata manufacturing co., ltd.

Inventor(s)

Nobumasa Kitamori of Nagaokakyo-shi (JP)

Takahide Nakadoi of Nagaokakyo-shi (JP)

Yuuki Ishii of Nagaokakyo-shi (JP)

Noritaka Kishi of Nagaokakyo-shi (JP)

Hitoshi Sakaguchi of Nagaokakyo-shi (JP)

VIBRATING DEVICE AND IMAGING DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240284059 titled 'VIBRATING DEVICE AND IMAGING DEVICE

The abstract describes a vibrating device that includes a light transmitting body and a vibrating body with a tubular structure connected to the light transmitting body to vibrate it. The vibrating body has a side wall, a first end portion, a second end portion, an extending portion, and a piezoelectric element.

The vibrating device consists of a light transmitting body and a vibrating body with a tubular structure.
The vibrating body is connected to the light transmitting body at the first end portion to induce vibrations.
An extending portion extends outward from the side wall of the vibrating body.
A piezoelectric element is located at the second end portion of the vibrating body.

Potential Applications: - This technology could be used in wearable devices to provide haptic feedback. - It could also be integrated into gaming controllers for enhanced user experience. - Medical devices could utilize this technology for therapeutic purposes.

Problems Solved: - Provides a compact and efficient way to generate vibrations in devices. - Offers a reliable method for transmitting tactile feedback to users. - Enables the creation of more immersive user interfaces.

Benefits: - Enhanced user experience through tactile feedback. - Compact design for easy integration into various devices. - Reliable and efficient vibration generation.

Commercial Applications: Title: Innovative Vibrating Device for Enhanced User Experience This technology could be applied in wearable technology, gaming peripherals, and medical devices to improve user interaction and feedback. The market implications include increased demand for devices with enhanced tactile feedback capabilities.

Questions about Vibrating Device: 1. How does the vibrating body generate vibrations in the light transmitting body? The vibrating body induces vibrations in the light transmitting body through its tubular structure and piezoelectric element.

2. What are the potential commercial uses of this vibrating device? This vibrating device could be utilized in wearable technology, gaming controllers, and medical devices to enhance user experience and interaction.

Original Abstract Submitted

a vibrating device includes a light transmitting body, a vibrating body with a tubular structure including a first end portion, a second end portion, and a side wall joining the first and second end portions, and connected to the light transmitting body at the first end portion to vibrate the light transmitting body, an extending portion extending outward from the side wall of the vibrating body, and a piezoelectric element at the second end portion of the vibrating body.