# US 2014/0193016 A1 · Integrated audio-visual systems > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 2014/0193016 A1 - Document ID: US20140193016A1 - Status: Published application - Kind: A1 - Application number: 13/736,821 - Filed: 2013-01-08 - Published: 2014-07-10 - Earliest claimed: 2013-01-08 - Assignees: Disney Enterprises, Inc. - Inventors: Norbert Faerstain; Michael Kern; James Hurrell - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20140193016A1 ## CPC - H04R 1/028: {associated with devices performing functions other than acoustics, e.g. electric candles} - H04R 7/045: {using the distributed mode principle, i.e. whereby the acoustic radiation is emanated from uniformly distributed free bending wave vibration induced in a stiff panel and not from pistonic motion} - H04R 2440/05: Aspects relating to the positioning and way or means of mounting of exciters to resonant bending wave panels - H04R 2440/07: Loudspeakers using bending wave resonance and pistonic motion to generate sound - H04R 2499/15: Transducers incorporated in visual displaying devices, e.g. televisions, computer displays, laptops - H04R: LOUDSPEAKERS, MICROPHONES, GRAMOPHONE PICK-UPS OR LIKE ACOUSTIC ELECTROMECHANICAL TRANSDUCERS; ELECTRIC HEARING AIDS; PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEMS (producing sounds with frequency not determined by supply frequency G10K) ## Abstract Integrated audio-visual systems are provided. Such integrated audio-visual systems are capable of reproducing sound frequencies without compromising visual characteristics. In particular, a surface of the acoustic diaphragm also serves as the image projection screen. Such surface may be made of materials capable of reflecting light and converting audio signals simultaneously. The surface may be integrated with electromagnetic conductive materials or nanomaterials. In response to an audio signal, the surface is driven by various driving mechanism to create acoustic vibration. Any number of audio zones may be created on the surface and the audio emanation areas may be customized for the desired application. ## Claims ### Claim 1 An integrated audio-visual system comprising: an acoustic diaphragm configured to vibrate in response to an audio signal and having a first surface and a second surface, the first surface serving as an image projection screen; an input terminal coupled to the acoustic diaphragm and configured to receive the audio signal; and a frame provided on the second surface of the acoustic diaphragm, wherein the frame defines an air gap and exposes a portion of the second surface of the acoustic diaphragm to the air gap. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The integrated audio-visual system of claim 1 further comprising a driving unit comprising a driving element, wherein the input terminal is coupled to the driving element. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The integrated audio-visual system of claim 1, wherein the acoustic diaphragm comprises a plurality of diaphragm sections, each of the plurality of sections vibrating independently. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The integrated audio-visual system of claim 1, wherein the first surface comprises a woven matrix of independent circuit wirings. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The integrated audio-visual system of claim 1 further comprising an audio processing module controlling audio characteristics, the audio processing module coupled to the input terminal. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The integrated audio-visual system of claim 1, wherein the image projection screen displays 3-D images. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The integrated audio-visual system of claim 1, wherein the acoustic diaphragm comprises: a voice coil layer comprising a plurality of voice coils; a first layer, the first layer formed on a first side of the plurality of voice coils and serves as the image projection screen. ### Claim 8 (depends on 7) The integrated audio-visual system of claim 7, wherein the acoustic diaphragm further comprises: a second layer, the second layer formed on a second side of the plurality of voice coils; wherein the plurality of voice coils are sandwiched between the first layer and the second layer. ### Claim 9 (depends on 7) The integrated audio-visual system of claim 7, further comprising a set of magnets, wherein the set of magnets are mounted to the frame. ### Claim 10 (depends on 1) The integrated audio-visual system of claim 1, wherein the acoustic diaphragm is configured to comprise a set of audio zones. ### Claim 11 (depends on 1) The integrated audio-visual system of claim 1, wherein the acoustic diaphragm comprises a graphene sheet. ### Claim 12 (depends on 1) The integrated audio-visual system of claim 1, wherein the acoustic diaphragm comprises a carbon nanotube sheet. ### Claim 13 A method of using an integrated audio-visual system, comprising providing an audio signal to the integrated audio-visual system; and projecting an image on an image projection screen, wherein the integrated audio-visual comprises: an acoustic diaphragm configured to vibrate in response to the audio signal and having a first surface and a second surface, the first surface serving as the image projection screen; an input terminal coupled to the acoustic diaphragm and configured to receive the audio signal; and a frame provided on the second surface of the acoustic diaphragm, the frame defining an air gap and exposing a portion of the second surface of the acoustic diaphragm to the air gap. ### Claim 14 (depends on 13) The method of claim 13, wherein the integrated audio-visual system further comprises a driving unit comprising a driving element, wherein the input terminal is coupled to the driving element. ### Claim 15 (depends on 13) The method of claim 13, wherein the acoustic diaphragm comprises a plurality of diaphragm sections, each of the plurality of sections vibrating independently. ### Claim 16 (depends on 13) The method of claim 13, wherein the first surface comprises a woven matrix of independent circuit wirings. ### Claim 17 (depends on 13) The method of claim 13, wherein the acoustic diaphragm comprises: a voice coil layer comprising a plurality of voice coils; a first layer, the first layer formed on a first side of the plurality of voice coils and serves as the image projection screen. ### Claim 18 (depends on 17) The method of claim 17, wherein the acoustic diaphragm further comprises: a second layer, the second layer formed on a second side of the plurality of voice coils; wherein the plurality of voice coils are sandwiched between the first layer and the second layer. ### Claim 19 (depends on 17) The method of claim 17, wherein the integrated audio-visual system further comprises a set of magnets mounted on the frame. ### Claim 20 An acoustic diaphragm comprising: a voice coil layer comprising a plurality of voice coils; a first layer, the first layer formed on a first side of the plurality of voice coils; and a second layer, the second layer formed on a second side of the plurality of voice coils; wherein the plurality of voice coils are sandwiched between the first and second layers, and wherein the a surface of a first layer serves as an image projection screen.