Parabolic Receptacle for Mobile Device Audio Direction
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional audio delivery components in computing devices, both stationary and mobile, are ineffective in noisy environments due to inadequate noise filtering, leading to diminished audio quality and privacy concerns as background noise interferes with intended audio signals.
Innovation Solution
A parabolic-shaped receptacle is designed to focus audio emissions from computing devices towards users while filtering out ambient noise, featuring speaker ports and receptacle speakers aligned with parabolic curvatures to direct audio effectively and privacy panels to contain the audio delivery, enhancing both audio clarity and privacy.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If conventional audio delivery components are used in noisy environments, then the device structure remains simple, but audio quality deteriorates due to background noise interference
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs a parabolic curvature in the receptacle structure that focuses audio emissions from the computing device towards the user while naturally filtering out ambient noise from other directions. This curved geometric approach improves audio quality without requiring complex active noise cancellation systems.
Solution Approach 2:
The receptacle is divided into multiple sections including a receiving area for the computing device, speaker ports for audio output, and privacy panels that can be selectively positioned. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function while contributing to overall audio quality improvement.
2Reliability
If audio is delivered without directionality, then the device operation is simple, but privacy deteriorates as other users can easily hear data intended for one user
Solution Approach 1:
The parabolic curvature of the receptacle creates a focused audio path that directs sound waves toward the intended user while preventing lateral dispersion. This geometric focusing ensures that audio data remains private and is not easily overheard by other users in the vicinity.
Solution Approach 2:
The privacy panels are strategically positioned at specific locations around the receptacle to block audio propagation in certain directions. This localized audio containment ensures that privacy is maintained in critical areas without requiring complete enclosure of the entire system.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the computing device is positioned at a distance from the user, then the device setup is flexible, but audio quality deteriorates as background noise is more likely to interfere
Solution Approach 1:
The parabolic receptacle structure acts as an acoustic funnel that collects and focuses audio emissions even when the computing device is positioned at a distance. The curved geometry maintains audio signal integrity over longer distances while the open design preserves positioning flexibility.
Solution Approach 2:
The receptacle serves as an intermediary acoustic chamber between the computing device speakers and the user's ears. This intermediate structure amplifies and directs the audio signal, compensating for distance-related signal loss while maintaining setup flexibility.
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 parabolic-shaped receptacle significantly improves audio delivery by isolating the intended audio from background noise, reducing the need for repeated audio requests and enhancing user privacy by ensuring only the intended recipient can clearly hear the audio.
Implementation Method 1
a parabolic-shaped receptacle has a frame having a left side that has a left parabolic curvature and a right side that has a right parabolic curvature
Implementation Method 2
A first acoustic amplification component operably connected to a first side of the rear enclosure; A second acoustic amplification component operably connected to a second side of the rear enclosure
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AI summary
A mobile computing device receptacle is provided. The mobile computing device receptacle has a rear enclosure with a receiving area for receiving a mobile computing device. The mobile computing device receptacle also has a first acoustic amplification component operably connected to a first side of the rear enclosure. In addition, the mobile computing device receptacle has a second acoustic amplification component operably connected to a second side of the rear enclosure. Further, the mobile computing device receptacle has a front enclosure having a first side speaker hole arrangement and a second speaker hole arrangement. The first side speaker hole arrangement is configured to be positioned over the first acoustic amplification component. In addition, the second side speaker hole arrangement is configured to be positioned over the second acoustic amplification component. A coupling mechanism couples a mobile computing device between the front enclosure and the rear enclosure.