18141152. ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR OUTPUTTING HAPTIC FEEDBACK RELATED TO HAPTIC ACTUATOR BY USING SPEAKER simplified abstract (Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.)
ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR OUTPUTTING HAPTIC FEEDBACK RELATED TO HAPTIC ACTUATOR BY USING SPEAKER
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Inventor(s)
Jeongwook Kwon of Suwon-si (KR)
ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR OUTPUTTING HAPTIC FEEDBACK RELATED TO HAPTIC ACTUATOR BY USING SPEAKER - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18141152 titled 'ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR OUTPUTTING HAPTIC FEEDBACK RELATED TO HAPTIC ACTUATOR BY USING SPEAKER
Simplified Explanation
According to the abstract, this patent application describes a processor in an electronic device that can identify the direction of the device using a sensor. Based on this direction, the processor can output an acoustic signal through the device's speaker to represent a vibration notification for a specific event. If the identified direction is different from a reference direction, the processor refrains from outputting the acoustic signal and instead uses a haptic actuator to vibrate the device's housing and provide the vibration notification for the event.
- The processor in the electronic device can determine the device's direction using a sensor.
- It can output an acoustic signal through the speaker to represent a vibration notification for a preset event.
- The direction corresponding to a reference direction is used to determine whether to output the acoustic signal or not.
- If the identified direction is different from the reference direction, the processor uses a haptic actuator to vibrate the device's housing and provide the vibration notification.
Potential Applications:
- This technology can be used in smartphones or other electronic devices to provide vibration notifications for various events, such as incoming calls, messages, or alarms.
- It can also be applied in gaming devices to enhance the gaming experience by providing vibration feedback based on the direction of in-game events.
Problems Solved:
- This technology solves the problem of providing vibration notifications in electronic devices without relying solely on the speaker.
- It allows for a more immersive and personalized notification experience by using both acoustic signals and haptic feedback.
Benefits:
- Users can receive vibration notifications even when the device is not in a position to produce audible sounds, such as when it is placed face down or in a pocket.
- The combination of acoustic signals and haptic feedback provides a more versatile and engaging notification system.
- The ability to determine the direction of the device enhances the accuracy and relevance of the vibration notifications.
Original Abstract Submitted
According to an embodiment, a processor of an electronic device is configured to identify the direction of the electronic device using a sensor of the electronic device. The processor outputs an acoustic signal representing a vibration notification for a preset event through a speaker of the electronic device, based on identifying a direction corresponding to a reference direction for representing the vibration notification for the preset event using the speaker. The processor is configured to refrain from outputting the acoustic signal through the speaker based on identifying the direction different from the reference direction, and vibrate the housing using the haptic actuator of the electronic device to output the vibration notification regarding the preset event.
