Display Device Panoramic Sound Using Top Side Middle Circuits

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current panoramic sound systems require a large number of speakers, which are space-intensive and heavy, making it difficult to achieve a panoramic sound experience in small spaces without expensive home theater systems.

Innovation Solution

A display device with a middle sound production circuit, two side sound production circuits, and a top sound production circuit, which performs space model parameter modification and determines audio source information based on video source information to produce sound in three dimensions, including the height direction, using virtual speaker technology and a microphone array to adjust sound production accordingly.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If traditional panoramic sound systems use multiple speakers (5.1-channel + top speakers), then a 360-degree sound field surround experience is achieved, but the system becomes space-intensive and heavy

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepanoramic sound experienceVSAvoidsystem weight
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSWeight of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines multiple sound production circuits (middle, two sides, and top) into a single integrated display device, merging functions that traditionally required separate speakers into one unified system, thereby reducing overall system weight and space requirements

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent adds a height dimension to the sound field by incorporating top sound production circuits that emit sound upward to reflect off the ceiling, creating a three-dimensional sound experience that encompasses vertical space, thereby achieving panoramic surround sound without requiring additional peripheral speakers

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

2Reliability

If traditional panoramic sound systems use multiple speakers and home theater systems, then a 360-degree sound field surround experience is achieved, but the system requires large installation space

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepanoramic sound experienceVSAvoidinstallation space
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSArea of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent integrates middle, side, and top sound production circuits within a single display device structure, combining multiple acoustic functions into one compact unit that eliminates the need for separate speakers distributed throughout the room

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

By utilizing the vertical dimension through top sound production circuits that emit sound upward for ceiling reflection, the system achieves omnidirectional coverage without requiring lateral expansion of speaker placement, thereby maintaining a compact horizontal footprint

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

3Reliability

If traditional panoramic sound systems use multiple speakers, then a 360-degree sound field surround experience is achieved, but the system becomes expensive

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepanoramic sound experienceVSAvoidmanufacturing cost
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The patent consolidates multiple sound production functions into integrated circuits within the display device, reducing the total component count and eliminating the need for expensive peripheral speakers and complex home theater system installations

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The display device serves multiple functions simultaneously - it acts as both a visual display and an integrated panoramic sound system with middle, side, and top sound production capabilities, eliminating the need for separate audio equipment and reducing overall system cost

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Data Source

PatentUS11647349B2Display device, method for realizing panoramic sound thereof, and non-transitory storage medium
Publication Date: 2023.05.09 BEIJING BOE OPTOELECTRONCIS TECH CO LTD
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AI summary

A display device, a method for realizing panoramic sound, a non-transitory storage medium are provided. The method includes: performing space model parameter modification on preset space model based on application environment; determining middle audio source information based on video source information as read, determining side audio source information based on video source information and modified space model parameter; determining top audio source information based on sound image position information and side audio source information; controlling middle sound production circuit to produce sound based on middle audio source information, two side sound production circuits to produce sound based on side audio source information, top sound production circuit to produce sound based on top audio source information.