Systems and methods for improved acousto-haptic speakers
AssigneeImmerz, Inc.
InventorShahriar Afshar
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Abstract
Systems and methods relate to, among other things, a transducer capable of producing acoustic and tactile stimulation. The transducer includes a rigid mass element disposed on the diaphragm of a speaker. The mass element may optionally be removable and may have a mass selected such that the resonant frequency of the transducer falls within the range of frequencies present in an input electrical audio signal. The systems and methods advantageously benefit from both the fidelity and audio performance of a full-range speaker while simultaneously producing high-fidelity, adjustable and palpable haptic vibrations.
Claims20
A transducer capable of generating haptic signals, the transducer comprising:
- a housing, wherein the housing transmits a haptic signal to a user through inertial vibrations;
- a speaker, including a diaphragm, and encased by the housing, configured to transform an electrical signal having audio information in a first range of frequencies into an acoustic signal;
- a mass element;
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- a holder, the holder located between the speaker and the mass element.
A transducer capable of generating haptic signals, the transducer comprising:
- a housing, wherein the housing transmits a haptic signal to a user through inertial vibrations;
- a speaker, including a diaphragm, and encased by the housing;
- a mass element;
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- a holder, the holder located between the speaker and the mass element.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.