Vibration presentation apparatus

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing vibration presentation apparatuses lack the capability to provide diverse and immersive vibration experiences to users.

Innovation Solution

A vibration presentation apparatus with multiple vibrating portions having different vibration characteristics and directions, including a first vibrating portion at the center of gravity and second and third vibrating portions offset from the center, allowing for orthogonal and rotational vibrations.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If a single vibrating portion is provided in the vibration presentation apparatus, then the device complexity is reduced, but the vibration experience diversity is limited

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvevibration experience diversityVSAvoiddevice complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The vibration presentation apparatus is segmented into multiple independent vibrating portions (first vibrating portion with first vibration characteristic and second vibrating portion with second vibration characteristic). Each vibrating portion can operate independently to generate different vibration experiences, thereby increasing versatility without requiring a completely new system design.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The vibrating portions are designed to provide multiple vibration characteristics (different frequencies, amplitudes, or vibration types) within a single apparatus. This multi-functionality allows the same device to deliver diverse vibration experiences across different scenarios without requiring separate specialized devices.

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

2Adaptability or versatility

If multiple vibrating portions with different characteristics are added, then vibration experience diversity is improved, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvevibration experience diversityVSAvoiddevice complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The apparatus is divided into distinct vibrating portions, each responsible for specific vibration characteristics. This segmentation allows for modular design where each portion can be optimized independently, managing complexity through functional decomposition.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The vibrating portions are designed with adjustable or variable characteristics, allowing the system to dynamically adapt vibration parameters. This dynamic capability enables diverse vibration experiences without requiring a fixed complex structure for each possible vibration type.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

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 apparatus provides varied vibration experiences across a wide frequency band, ensuring uniform vibration distribution and reducing unevenness, thereby enhancing user immersion.

Implementation Method 1

a first vibrating portion provided to the base portion and having a first vibration characteristic

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectVibration: Vibration

Implementation Method 2

a second vibrating portion provided to the base portion and having a second vibration characteristic different from the first vibration characteristic

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectVibration: Vibration

Data Source

PatentUS12409391B2Vibration presentation apparatus
Publication Date: 2025.09.09 SONY GROUP CORP
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AI summary

A vibration presentation apparatus according to the present technology includes a base portion, a first vibrating portion, and a second vibrating portion. A user can ride on the base portion. The first vibrating portion is provided to the base portion and has a first vibration characteristic. The second vibrating portion is provided to the base portion and has a second vibration characteristic different from the first vibration characteristic.