Google llc (20240236553). COMBINED AUDIO AND HAPTIC ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY simplified abstract
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COMBINED AUDIO AND HAPTIC ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Jianxun Wang of Sunnyvale CA (US)
Debanjan Mukherjee of San Jose CA (US)
Che-Yuan Hsu of Taipei city (TW)
Michael Kai Morishita of Belmont CA (US)
COMBINED AUDIO AND HAPTIC ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240236553 titled 'COMBINED AUDIO AND HAPTIC ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY
Simplified Explanation: The patent application describes actuator assemblies for electronic devices and wearable devices, consisting of two housings enclosing audio and haptic actuators with interconnected open volumes.
- Actuator assembly with two housings enclosing audio and haptic actuators
- First housing contains an audio actuator and a first open volume
- Second housing contains a haptic actuator and a second open volume
- Fluid connection between the open volumes through an aperture in the walls of the housings
- Linking component in the first housing mechanically connects to the second housing
- Fluid conduit in the linking component allows fluid transfer between the open volumes
Potential Applications:
- Smartphones, tablets, and other electronic devices
- Virtual reality headsets and wearable technology
- Gaming controllers and haptic feedback devices
Problems Solved:
- Integration of audio and haptic feedback in a compact assembly
- Efficient fluid transfer between actuators for synchronized feedback
- Mechanical connection for stability and durability
Benefits:
- Enhanced user experience with combined audio and haptic feedback
- Compact design suitable for portable electronic devices
- Improved feedback synchronization for immersive interactions
Commercial Applications: The actuator assembly can be used in various electronic devices and wearable technology to provide enhanced audio and haptic feedback, catering to the growing demand for immersive user experiences in gaming, virtual reality, and entertainment applications.
Questions about Actuator Assemblies: 1. How does the fluid conduit in the linking component facilitate communication between the audio and haptic actuators? 2. What are the potential market implications of integrating audio and haptic feedback in electronic devices and wearable technology?
Original Abstract Submitted
actuator assemblies, and electronic devices and wearable devices including actuator assemblies, are disclosed. an actuator assembly includes: a first housing enclosing an audio actuator and a first open volume; and a second housing enclosing a haptic actuator and a second open volume. the first open volume is fluidly connected with the second open volume by an aperture between the first housing and the second housing. a first wall of the first housing abuts a second wall of the second housing. the aperture includes a first opening in the first wall of the first housing and a second opening in the second wall of the second housing. the first housing includes a linking component configured to mechanically connect to the second housing. the linking component includes a fluid conduit extending from the first open volume to an opening in the second wall of the second housing.
