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.
H04R 1/28 - Transducer mountings or enclosures designed for specific frequency responseTransducer enclosures modified by provision of mechanical or acoustic impedances, e.g. resonator, damping means
The systems and methods described herein 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 benefits from both the fidelity and audio performance of a full-range speaker while simultaneously producing high-fidelity, adjustable and palpable haptic vibrations.
H04R 1/22 - Arrangements for obtaining desired frequency or directional characteristics for obtaining desired frequency characteristic only
H04R 1/28 - Transducer mountings or enclosures designed for specific frequency responseTransducer enclosures modified by provision of mechanical or acoustic impedances, e.g. resonator, damping means
The systems and methods described herein 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 benefits from both the fidelity and audio performance of a full-range speaker while simultaneously producing high-fidelity, adjustable and palpable haptic vibrations.
H04R 1/22 - Arrangements for obtaining desired frequency or directional characteristics for obtaining desired frequency characteristic only
H04R 1/28 - Transducer mountings or enclosures designed for specific frequency responseTransducer enclosures modified by provision of mechanical or acoustic impedances, e.g. resonator, damping means
The systems and methods described herein 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 benefits from both the fidelity and audio performance of a full-range speaker while simultaneously producing high-fidelity, adjustable and palpable haptic vibrations.
H04R 1/22 - Arrangements for obtaining desired frequency or directional characteristics for obtaining desired frequency characteristic only
H04R 31/00 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for the manufacture of transducers or diaphragms therefor
H04R 1/28 - Transducer mountings or enclosures designed for specific frequency responseTransducer enclosures modified by provision of mechanical or acoustic impedances, e.g. resonator, damping means
The systems and methods described herein 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 benefits from both the fidelity and audio performance of a full-range speaker while simultaneously producing high-fidelity, adjustable and palpable haptic vibrations.
H04R 1/28 - Transducer mountings or enclosures designed for specific frequency responseTransducer enclosures modified by provision of mechanical or acoustic impedances, e.g. resonator, damping means
The application includes an apparatus comprising of a housing, processing circuitry for receiving and transmitting user input, and a transducer for transforming audio information in an electrical signal into both acoustic and haptic signals. The transducer is disposed within the housing, and has a speaker including a diaphragm and a mass element attached to a portion of the diaphragm. Systems and methods also provide an input interface connected to the processing circuitry for receiving user input, and wherein the haptic signal is generated, activated, controlled, modulated, reconfigured, or adjusted, directly or indirectly, in response to a user input received at the user input interface. In this way, haptic effects may be directly generated from audio information and based on input actions taken by the user.
H04R 1/28 - Transducer mountings or enclosures designed for specific frequency responseTransducer enclosures modified by provision of mechanical or acoustic impedances, e.g. resonator, damping means
The application includes an apparatus connectable with a portable electronic and/or consumer electronics device that provides haptic information and/or feedback to a user of the portable electronic device. The apparatus may include one or more acousto-haptic transducers that provide at least one of audio and haptic output to a user of the portable electronic device. Systems and methods also provide a vibrating membrane or waveguide that transfers haptic or vibrational feedback to a user that touches the membrane using, for example, their finger. The membrane may be transparent, allowing the membrane to be overlaid over a touch screen, keypad, and/or keyboard to provide haptic feedback to a user as the user types on the touch screen. In this way, a user can continue to view the touch screen or display of a media device while experiencing haptic sensations from the vibrating membrane.
G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
G06F 1/16 - Constructional details or arrangements
G06F 3/0488 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures
The application includes an apparatus connectable with a portable electronic and/or consumer electronics device that provides haptic information and/or feedback to a user of the portable electronic device. The apparatus may include one or more acousto-haptic transducers that provide at least one of audio and haptic output to a user of the portable electronic device. Systems and methods also provide a vibrating membrane or waveguide that transfers haptic or vibrational feedback to a user that touches the membrane using, for example, their finger. The membrane may be transparent, allowing the membrane to be overlaid over a touch screen, keypad, and/or keyboard to provide haptic feedback to a user as the user types on the touch screen. In this way, a user can continue to view the touch screen or display of a media device while experiencing haptic sensations from the vibrating membrane.
The systems and methods described herein 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 benefits from both the fidelity and audio performance of a full- range speaker while simultaneously producing high-fidelity, adjustable and palpable haptic vibrations.
The systems and methods described herein 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 benefits from both the fidelity and audio performance of a full-range speaker while simultaneously producing high-fidelity, adjustable and palpable haptic vibrations.
The systems and methods described herein 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 benefits from both the fidelity and audio performance of a full-range speaker while simultaneously producing high-fidelity, adjustable and palpable haptic vibrations.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Electronic components and devices to deliver and apply
sound, vibration or sound and vibration to the human body;
audio amplifiers; audio and video cassette recorders; audio
cassette and cd players; audio cassette decks for
automobiles; audio cassette players; audio cassette
recorders; audio circuit boards; audio electronic
components, namely, surround sound systems; audio equipment
for vehicles, namely, stereos, speakers, amplifiers,
equalizers, crossovers and speaker housings; audio equipment
for vehicles, namely, subwoofers; audio mixers; audio
processing equipment, namely, limiters and compressors;
audio speaker enclosures; audio speakers; audio speakers
that may be attached with adhesive to the abdominal area of
pregnant woman for the purpose of transmitting music/sounds
to the fetus, not for medical purposes; audio tape
recorders; audio-video receivers; blank audio cassettes;
blank audio tapes; blank digital audio tapes; computer
hardware and computer software programs for the integration
of text, audio, graphics, still images and moving pictures
into an interactive delivery for multimedia applications;
computer software for manipulating digital audio information
for use in audio media applications; computer software for
use in the encryption and decryption of digital files,
including audio, video, text, binary, still images, graphics
and multimedia files; computer software for use in the
safeguarding of digital files, including audio, video, text,
binary, still images, graphics and multimedia files;
computer software to control and improve computer and audio
equipment sound quality; computer software to enhance the
audio-visual capabilities of multimedia applications,
namely, for the integration of text, audio, graphics, still
images and moving pictures; conical attachment to an audio
speaker for diffusing and distributing sound as it is
transmitted from the speaker; consumer electronic products,
namely, audio amplifiers, audio speakers, audio receivers,
electrical audio and speaker cables and connectors, home
theater systems, audio decoders, video decoders, speakers,
power conversion devices, power converters, and power
inverters; digital audio players; digital audio tape
players; digital audio tape recorders; distribution
amplifiers for audio and video signals; downloadable audio
files, multimedia files, text files, e-mails, written
documents, audio material, video material and games
featuring information in the form of downloadable short
educational/training communications in the field of human
resource development for the promotion of employee
retention, career growth and increased productivity for
employees and employers; downloadable mp3 files, mp3
recordings, on-line discussion boards, webcasts and podcasts
featuring music, audio books and news broadcasts; electric
audio playback units; electric audio playback units with
lights and speakers; electronic interconnecters for audio
and video signals; electronic products for the generation,
measurement, and analysis of audio signals, namely, audio
analyzers; electronic products for the manipulation of the
frequency, time, and amplitude characteristics of audio
signals, namely, audio processors; electronic scalers for
audio and video signals; electronic switchers for audio and
video signals; interactive multimedia software featuring
audio and video information for patients on the subject of
treatments, procedures and alternatives related to
dentistry; matrix switchers for audio and video signals;
portable and handheld digital electronic devices for
recording, organizing, transmitting, manipulating, and
reviewing text, data, image, and audio files; software to
control and improve audio equipment sound quality;
transmitters and receivers for audio and video signals for
transmission over twisted pair cables; video cassette
recorders and players, compact disc players, digital audio
tape recorders and players, electronic diaries; visual
recordings and audio visual recordings featuring music and
animation.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Electronic components and devices to deliver and apply
sound, vibration or sound and vibration to the human body;
audio amplifiers; audio and video cassette recorders; audio
cassette and cd players; audio cassette decks for
automobiles; audio cassette players; audio cassette
recorders; audio circuit boards; audio electronic
components, namely, surround sound systems; audio equipment
for vehicles, namely, stereos, speakers, amplifiers,
equalizers, crossovers and speaker housings; audio equipment
for vehicles, namely, subwoofers; audio mixers; audio
processing equipment, namely, limiters and compressors;
audio speaker enclosures; audio speakers; audio speakers
that may be attached with adhesive to the abdominal area of
pregnant woman for the purpose of transmitting music/sounds
to the fetus, not for medical purposes; audio tape
recorders; audio-video receivers; blank audio cassettes;
blank audio tapes; blank digital audio tapes; computer
hardware and computer software programs for the integration
of text, audio, graphics, still images and moving pictures
into an interactive delivery for multimedia applications;
computer software for manipulating digital audio information
for use in audio media applications; computer software for
use in the encryption and decryption of digital files,
including audio, video, text, binary, still images, graphics
and multimedia files; computer software for use in the
safeguarding of digital files, including audio, video, text,
binary, still images, graphics and multimedia files;
computer software to control and improve computer and audio
equipment sound quality; computer software to enhance the
audio-visual capabilities of multimedia applications,
namely, for the integration of text, audio, graphics, still
images and moving pictures; conical attachment to an audio
speaker for diffusing and distributing sound as it is
transmitted from the speaker; consumer electronic products,
namely, audio amplifiers, audio speakers, audio receivers,
electrical audio and speaker cables and connectors, home
theater systems, audio decoders, video decoders, speakers,
power conversion devices, power converters, and power
inverters; digital audio players; digital audio tape
players; digital audio tape recorders; distribution
amplifiers for audio and video signals; downloadable audio
files, multimedia files, text files, e-mails, written
documents, audio material, video material and games
featuring information in the form of downloadable short
educational/training communications in the field of human
resource development for the promotion of employee
retention, career growth and increased productivity for
employees and employers; downloadable mp3 files, mp3
recordings, on-line discussion boards, webcasts and podcasts
featuring music, audio books and news broadcasts; electric
audio playback units; electric audio playback units with
lights and speakers; electronic interconnecters for audio
and video signals; electronic products for the generation,
measurement, and analysis of audio signals, namely, audio
analyzers; electronic products for the manipulation of the
frequency, time, and amplitude characteristics of audio
signals, namely, audio processors; electronic scalers for
audio and video signals; electronic switchers for audio and
video signals; interactive multimedia software featuring
audio and video information for patients on the subject of
treatments, procedures and alternatives related to
dentistry; matrix switchers for audio and video signals;
portable and handheld digital electronic devices for
recording, organizing, transmitting, manipulating, and
reviewing text, data, image, and audio files; software to
control and improve audio equipment sound quality;
transmitters and receivers for audio and video signals for
transmission over twisted pair cables; video cassette
recorders and players, compact disc players, digital audio
tape recorders and players, electronic diaries; visual
recordings and audio visual recordings featuring music and
animation.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
(1) Electronic components and devices to deliver and apply sound, vibration or sound and vibration to the human body, namely, electrical, electro-acoustic, electro-mechanical, piezoelectric and ultrasound transducers all of the aforementioned for non-medical purposes; Audio processing equipment, namely, limiters and compressors; Distribution amplifiers for audio and video signals; Electronic interconnecters for audio and video signals; Matrix switchers for audio and video signals.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
(1) Electronic components and devices to deliver and apply sound, vibration or sound and vibration to the human body, namely, electrical, electro-acoustic, electro-mechanical, piezoelectric and ultrasound transducers all of the aforementioned for non-medical purposes; Audio processing equipment, namely, limiters and compressors; Distribution amplifiers for audio and video signals; Electronic interconnecters for audio and video signals; Matrix switchers for audio and video signals.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Electronic components and devices to deliver and apply sound, vibration or sound and vibration to the human body, namely, electrical, electroacoustic, electro-mechanical [, piezoelectric and ultrasound ] transducers, all of the aforementioned for non-medical purposes; Audio processing equipment, namely, limiters and compressors; Distribution amplifiers for audio and video signals; Electronic interconnecters for audio and video signals; Matrix switchers for audio and video signals
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Electronic components and devices to deliver and apply sound, vibration or sound and vibration to the human body, namely, electrical, electroacoustic, electro-mechanical [, piezoelectric and ultrasound ] transducers, all of the aforementioned for non-medical purposes; Audio processing equipment, namely, limiters and compressors; Distribution amplifiers for audio and video signals; Electronic interconnecters for audio and video signals; Matrix switchers for audio and video signals
Systems and methods for applying vibration to the human body. A vibration system includes a vibrator capable of converting an electrical signal into vibration. In one aspect, the vibrator is arranged on or about the human body on a pectoralis major muscle and spaced away from a sternum. In another aspect, the vibrator is arranged on or about the human body such that a first pattern of vibrations are generated on the body's surface. The first pattern of vibrations matches in relative amplitude a second pattern of vibrations generated on the body's surface when the body generates sound.
