Multi-Frequency Vibration Motor for Distinct Notification Feedback
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing electronic devices provide limited and intuitive vibration feedback, as they can only generate a single type of vibration based on a single frequency, making it difficult to distinguish between various notification situations.
Innovation Solution
An electronic device with a vibration-generating device that supports multiple frequencies, using a processor to select and set vibrations based on musical elements, generating patterns that incorporate multiple frequencies to provide a more dynamic and varied vibration feedback.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If a single frequency is used for vibration, then the device structure is simple, but the vibration feedback is not intuitive and cannot represent various situations
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the vibration feedback into multiple frequency components. Instead of using a single frequency, the system divides the vibration into multiple frequencies (e.g., first frequency, second frequency, third frequency) that can be independently controlled and combined to represent different notification types, thereby encoding more information without requiring complex hardware
Solution Approach 2:
The patent transitions from one-dimensional single-frequency vibration to multi-dimensional vibration by introducing frequency as an additional dimension of variation. By combining multiple frequencies with different intensities and patterns, the system creates a richer vibration space that can distinguish between various notification situations (call, message, alarm, etc.)
2Loss of information
If multiple frequencies are used for vibration, then the vibration feedback becomes intuitive and can represent various situations, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent makes the existing vibration motor multi-functional by enabling it to generate multiple frequencies simultaneously. The same motor structure is used, but through sophisticated control of drive signals at different frequencies, it can produce diverse vibration patterns that represent various notification types, eliminating the need for separate vibration motors for each frequency
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the operational parameters of the vibration motor by varying the drive signal frequencies and intensities. By adjusting frequency parameters (first frequency, second frequency, third frequency) and their corresponding intensities, the system creates distinguishable vibration patterns without modifying the physical structure of the motor itself
3Ease of operation
If only intensity adjustment is used, then the control is simple, but the vibration patterns are limited and cannot provide distinct feedback for different situations
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces dynamic control by varying not only the intensity but also the frequency of vibrations over time. The system dynamically adjusts multiple parameters (frequency, intensity, duration) to create adaptive vibration patterns that can respond to different notification situations, making the feedback both easy to control and highly versatile
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 enhances user recognition and usability by providing distinct and intuitive vibration notifications through the use of multiple frequencies, allowing for a wider range of vibration patterns and improved feedback for different situations.
Implementation Method 1
the vibration motor may convert input electric energy into mechanical energy (or kinetic energy), and the driving principle is based on Fleming's rule
Data Source
AI summary
Disclosed are a method and an apparatus for converting a musical element so as to provide a vibration in an electronic device. According to various embodiments of the present invention, an electronic device may comprise: a display; a vibration generation apparatus for generating a vibration; and a processor functionally connected to the display and the vibration generation apparatus, wherein the processor is configured to: select multiple frequencies, using a musical element; set at least one vibration on the basis of the selected multiple frequencies; and generate a vibration pattern on the basis of the set vibration. Various elements are possible.