Multi-Directional Sound Transmission in Electronic Devices
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional electronic devices have limited directional sound signal transmission capabilities, restricting user demand for multi-directional sound transmission.
Innovation Solution
An electronic device design featuring a main body with electroacoustic holes and channels that allow for multi-directional sound signal transmission, incorporating a flexible display and electroacoustic components for enhanced sound input and output capabilities.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the electronic device uses a conventional flat structure with single-directional sound transmission, then the device structure is simple, but the sound transmission directionality is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The electroacoustic component is divided into multiple independent sound output units (first sound output unit and second sound output unit) positioned at different locations. Each unit can independently transmit sound signals in its own direction, enabling multi-directional sound transmission without requiring a completely redesigned structural framework.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent transitions from single-directional sound transmission to multi-directional transmission by adding spatial dimensionality. The first sound output unit transmits in a first direction while the second sound output unit transmits in a second direction, creating sound propagation in multiple spatial dimensions simultaneously.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple electroacoustic holes are added for multi-directional sound transmission, then sound transmission capability improves, but manufacturing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The electroacoustic component is segmented into multiple independent sound output units, each with its own electroacoustic hole. This segmentation allows each hole to be manufactured independently using standard drilling processes, and the units can be assembled together, simplifying the overall manufacturing compared to creating a single complex multi-directional transmission structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The electroacoustic holes serve multiple functions: they provide sound transmission paths for different directions, act as structural support elements, and can be integrated with the device housing. This multi-functionality reduces the need for additional separate components, thereby simplifying manufacturing.
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
Enables effective multi-directional sound signal transmission, improving user experience by accommodating various scenarios, such as single or multiple users, through the strategic placement and configuration of electroacoustic components within the device.
Implementation Method 1
The at least one electroacoustic component is disposed in the main body and configured to transmit sound signals through the at least two electroacoustic holes
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AI summary
The embodiment of the disclosure provides an electronic device. The main body includes a first end portion and a side portion coupled to the first end portion, the main body is enabled in a standing state by the supporting of the first end portion, the side portion defines at least two first electroacoustic holes, the at least two first electroacoustic holes are spaced apart in a direction surrounding the side portion. The at least one electroacoustic component is disposed in the main body and configured to transmit sound signals through the at least two electroacoustic holes. The embodiment of the disclosure can transmit sound signals multi-directionally. [Fig. 1]