Camera Lens Vibration for Phone Ringing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Contemporary cellular telephones require a dedicated ring vibrator, which increases size, weight, and cost, and is not efficiently integrated with existing components.
Innovation Solution
Utilizing a Lorentz actuator or voice coil to move optical components, such as lenses, within a miniature camera to generate vibration, eliminating the need for a separate vibrator.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a dedicated ring vibrator is used in cellular telephones, then vibration notification function is achieved, but device size, weight, and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The camera motor is designed to perform dual functions: focusing/zooming during normal camera operation and generating ring vibration during incoming calls. By controlling the motor to rapidly move the camera lens back and forth, the same mechanical component provides both optical adjustment and vibration notification, eliminating the need for a separate dedicated vibrator and thereby reducing device weight
Solution Approach 2:
The invention merges the ring vibrator function with the camera motor by integrating their mechanical structures. The camera motor's moving components (lens assembly) serve as the vibration-generating mass, combining two previously separate functions into a single integrated system that reduces overall device weight and component count
2Reliability
If a dedicated ring vibrator is used in cellular telephones, then vibration notification function is achieved, but device size increases
Solution Approach 1:
The camera motor performs dual functions as a focusing/zooming actuator and a ring vibrator. By using the existing camera motor's mechanical structure to generate vibration through rapid lens movement, the invention eliminates the need for additional vibrator space, thereby reducing device volume
Solution Approach 2:
The invention combines the ring vibrator functionality with the camera motor structure, merging two separate components into one. This integration eliminates the space required for a dedicated vibrator while maintaining both camera operation and vibration notification functions
3Reliability
If a dedicated ring vibrator is used in cellular telephones, then vibration notification function is achieved, but manufacturing cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The camera motor is designed to perform multiple functions including focusing, zooming, and vibration generation. By eliminating the need for a separate dedicated vibrator component, the invention reduces part count and assembly complexity, thereby lowering manufacturing costs
Solution Approach 2:
The invention merges the ring vibrator function with the camera motor, reducing the total number of components that need to be manufactured, sourced, and assembled. This consolidation of functions into a single component reduces manufacturing complexity and associated costs
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
This solution reduces the cost, weight, and size of cellular telephones by repurposing existing camera motors for ring vibration, providing effective and efficient vibration notification without the need for a dedicated vibrator.
Implementation Method 1
The means for moving the component can be an actuator, such as a Lorentz actuator or a voice coil
Implementation Method 2
The means for moving the component can be an actuator, such as a Lorentz actuator or a voice coil
Data Source
AI summary
A vibrator for cellular telephones and the like uses components of a camera. Thus, the need for a dedicated vibrator, and the cost associated therewith, are mitigated. A component of the camera can be moved so as to provide vibration. For example, a lens of the camera can be move back and forth rapidly by an actuator. The vibration can be used to indicate that the phone is ringing, for example.