Acoustic Resonance Device with Motion-Synchronized Lighting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing acoustic resonance devices, such as thunder tubes and spring drums, face challenges in coordinating illumination effects with the movement of the device, making it difficult to achieve a synchronized visual and auditory experience.
Innovation Solution
An acoustic resonance device is designed with a cylindrical body, a tympanic cover, a vibration element, and a sensor, where the sensor is electrically coupled to a lighting element to control its activation based on movement, ensuring dynamic lighting effects are synchronized with the device's vibrations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Illumination intensity
If a lighting element is added to create visual effects, then the visual appeal is improved, but the coordination between illumination and device movement becomes difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs sensors (accelerometers, gyroscopes, or vibration sensors) to detect the device's movement and vibration states, then feeds this information back to control the lighting element's activation, intensity, or pattern. This closed-loop feedback system automatically coordinates the lighting effects with the acoustic device's movement, resolving the coordination difficulty while maintaining visual appeal.
2Reliability
If a sensor and control system are added to coordinate lighting with movement, then the synchronization is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent integrates multiple functions into existing components: the sensor serves both as a movement detector and as the trigger for lighting control, while the control system manages both acoustic and lighting functions. This multi-functionality approach achieves synchronized lighting without proportionally increasing device complexity, as single components perform multiple roles.
Solution Approach 2:
The control system merges the acoustic signal processing and lighting control into a unified system. The sensor input that originally only controlled acoustic output now simultaneously controls both acoustic and lighting outputs, combining multiple control functions into a single integrated system that reduces overall complexity.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The solution enables a coordinated visual and auditory experience by activating the lighting element in response to the device's movement, enhancing the overall interactive experience.
Implementation Method 1
The sensor is electrically coupled to the lighting element and is adapted to control the lighting element
Implementation Method 2
Acoustic resonance device... a vibration element... The cylindrical body includes an inner surface which defines a chamber
Implementation Method 3
The lighting element is arranged within the chamber of the cylindrical body... The light-emitting diode is coupled to the inner surface of the cylindrical body
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AI summary
An acoustic resonance device is provided including a cylindrical body, a tympanic cover, a vibration element, a lighting element, and a sensor. The cylindrical body includes an inner surface which defines a chamber. The chamber extends from a first end to a second end. The first end of the chamber is uncovered. The tympanic cover is coupled to the second end of the cylindrical body. The vibration element includes a first end and a second end. The first end of the vibration element is coupled to the tympanic cover. The lighting element is arranged within the chamber of the cylindrical body. The sensor is electrically coupled to the lighting element and is adapted to control the lighting element.