Google LLC (20240334106). PANEL AUDIO TEMPERATURE MONITORING simplified abstract
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PANEL AUDIO TEMPERATURE MONITORING
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James Marchant of Los Gatos CA (US)
PANEL AUDIO TEMPERATURE MONITORING - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240334106 titled 'PANEL AUDIO TEMPERATURE MONITORING
The abstract describes a panel audio loudspeaker that includes an actuator attached to a panel to cause vibration, with the actuator comprising a magnetic coil in thermal communication with the panel. The loudspeaker also includes electrical sensors and an electronic control module to manage the energy provided to the magnetic coil and monitor panel temperature changes.
- The panel audio loudspeaker includes an actuator with a magnetic coil in thermal communication with the panel.
- The loudspeaker features electrical sensors that provide time-varying electrical data for the magnetic coil.
- An electronic control module is used to manage the energy provided to the magnetic coil and monitor panel temperature changes.
- The system is designed to optimize the performance of the loudspeaker by adjusting energy levels based on thermal modeling of the panel.
- This innovation allows for efficient and effective control of the loudspeaker's operation, enhancing overall audio quality.
Potential Applications: - Home audio systems - Automotive sound systems - Public address systems - Entertainment venues - Gaming peripherals
Problems Solved: - Improved energy efficiency in audio systems - Enhanced control over panel temperature - Optimized audio performance
Benefits: - Enhanced audio quality - Energy efficiency - Temperature control - Improved overall performance
Commercial Applications: Title: Advanced Panel Audio Loudspeaker Technology for Enhanced Sound Systems This technology can be utilized in various commercial applications such as home entertainment systems, automotive sound systems, public address systems, and gaming peripherals. The enhanced control and efficiency provided by this innovation can lead to improved audio quality and overall user experience.
Questions about Panel Audio Loudspeaker Technology: 1. How does the actuator in the panel audio loudspeaker work to cause vibration? The actuator in the panel audio loudspeaker is attached to the surface of the panel and is configured to vibrate the panel by utilizing a magnetic coil in thermal communication with the panel.
2. What are the potential benefits of using electrical sensors in the panel audio loudspeaker? The electrical sensors in the panel audio loudspeaker provide time-varying electrical data for the magnetic coil, allowing for precise control of the energy provided to the coil and monitoring of panel temperature changes.
Original Abstract Submitted
a panel audio loudspeaker includes a panel and an actuator attached to a surface of the panel and configured to cause vibration of the panel. the actuator comprises a magnetic coil in thermal communication with the panel. the panel audio loudspeaker further comprises a plurality of electrical sensors electrically coupled to the magnetic coil and configured to output time-varying electrical data for the magnetic coil, and an electronic control module in communication with the magnetic coil and the electrical sensors. the electronic control module is configured to perform operations comprising: providing a current to the magnetic coil; receiving the time-varying electrical data for the magnetic coil; determining an electrical energy provided to the magnetic coil between a first time and a second time; accessing a thermal model of the panel; and determining a change in a panel temperature between the first time and the second time.
