Portable Multi-Sensory Output System for Synchronized Media

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current portable electronic devices lack the capability to provide comprehensive multi-sensory immersive experiences synchronized with audio-visual content, relying on bulky external devices that compromise portability and do not allow for personalization or social sharing of customized video and audio recordings.

Innovation Solution

A portable sensory output system comprising a durable encasement with modular sensory output devices that can be attached to handheld devices, capable of delivering various sensory stimuli such as haptic, audio, air, and aroma in synchronization with audio-visual content, along with a software tool for enhancing media content with audio-visually synchronized haptic immersion and other sensory stimuli.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If bulky external devices are used to provide multi-sensory stimulation, then sensory output capability is improved, but portability deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvesensory output capabilityVSAvoidportability

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSWeight of moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines multiple sensory output devices (haptic motor, speaker, air pump, aroma dispenser) into a single integrated portable unit that attaches to the media player, eliminating the need for separate bulky external devices while maintaining comprehensive multi-sensory capability

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The portable sensory output device is designed as a multi-functional unit that can deliver various types of sensory stimulation (vibration, audio, wind, aroma) through multiple output modules, allowing one device to replace multiple specialized devices

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Adaptability or versatility

If multiple sensory output modules are integrated into a portable device, then multi-sensory immersion is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvemulti-sensory immersionVSAvoiddevice complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The sensory output device is divided into separate functional modules (haptic output module, audio output module, air output module, aroma output module), each responsible for a specific sensory modality, allowing independent control and simplifying the overall system architecture

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

A controller serves as an intermediary component that receives media content from the media player and coordinates the operation of multiple sensory output modules, simplifying the control logic by centralizing the synchronization function

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Ease of operation

If sensory output devices are made portable, then convenience is improved, but sensory output effectiveness may deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:

ImproveconvenienceVSAvoidsensory output effectiveness

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSPower

Solution Approach 1:

The sensory output modules are designed with dynamic control capabilities, allowing the intensity and type of sensory output to be adjusted in real-time based on the media content being played, ensuring optimal effectiveness for different scenarios while maintaining portability

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

Enables a wide range of portable multi-sensory experiences synchronized with audio-visual content without increasing device size, allowing users to create and share customized, immersive media content that integrates sensory outputs like haptic vibrations, wind, and aroma, enhancing the entertainment experience while maintaining portability.

Implementation Method 1

a haptic output module including a haptic transducer

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectHaptic transduction: Vibration

Implementation Method 2

an audio output module including an audio transducer

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectAudio transduction: Sound

Implementation Method 3

an air output module including an air transducer

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectAir transduction: Wind

Data Source

PatentUS11281299B2Systems and methods for multisensory-enhanced audio-visual recordings

Publication Date: 2022.03.22 HAPTECH HOLDINGS INC

AI summary

Embodiments include a portable system for delivering multi-sensory stimulation to a user in association with audio-visual content. The system comprises sensory output modules individually capable of delivering a different sensory output to the user in synchrony with a corresponding portion of the audio-visual content, and a housing comprising the modules and configured for attachment to an electronic device capable of presenting the audio-visual content to the user. Embodiments also include a method of delivering multi-sensory stimulations to a user in association with audio-visual content provided by an electronic device. The method comprises receiving an audio signal associated with the audio-visual content via a wireless transceiver; broadcasting the audio signal to sensory output modules; at the modules, generating a sensory output command based on the audio signal and a sensory output capability of the module; and outputting a sensory output from each of the modules based on the command generated thereby.