Vibration Module Calibration via Frequency Sweep

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Solution Overview

Problem

The vibration point of vibration speakers varies due to different manufacturing methods and structures, leading to potential disabling of the vibration function if the frequency of the vibration signal is not adjusted accordingly.

Innovation Solution

A calibration method and module that transmit multiple vibration signals at various frequencies to detect input currents or power levels, allowing the computation of the vibration point, ensuring the vibration function remains operational despite variations.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Device complexity

If a fixed frequency vibration signal is used, then the device structure is simple, but the vibration function may be disabled due to vibration point variations

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesignal generation structureVSAvoidvibration function
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent performs preliminary calibration to detect the vibration point of the vibration module before normal operation. By pre-detecting the specific vibration point characteristics and storing this information, the system can later adjust the vibration signal frequency accordingly, ensuring reliable vibration function without requiring complex real-time adjustment mechanisms during operation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements a feedback mechanism where the detected vibration point information is used to adjust the vibration signal frequency. The system measures the actual vibration point, compares it with the current signal frequency, and adjusts the signal to match the detected vibration point, thereby maintaining optimal vibration performance despite manufacturing variations.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

2Reliability

If calibration for each vibration speaker is performed, then the vibration function reliability is improved, but the manufacturing process becomes more complex

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvevibration functionVSAvoidcalibration process
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The patent enables the vibration module to perform self-calibration by automatically detecting its own vibration point characteristics. The system uses built-in sensors and processing capabilities to measure its own vibration response and determine its specific vibration point, eliminating the need for external manual calibration equipment or complex external calibration procedures.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The patent changes the operating frequency parameter of the vibration signal based on the detected vibration point. By adjusting the frequency parameter to match the detected vibration point, the system optimizes vibration performance for each individual speaker without requiring physical modifications or complex calibration procedures.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

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

Precisely determines the vibration point of vibration modules, preventing performance degradation and ensuring the vibration function remains functional across different configurations and manufacturing variations.

Implementation Method 1

the vibration speaker vibrates according to a vibration signal which may be a sinusoidal signal in a frequency band of 100 Hz-200 Hz

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectVibration: Vibration

Implementation Method 2

detecting a plurality of input currents or input power level of the vibration module corresponding to the plurality of vibration signals

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectrical measurement: Ohmmeter

Data Source

PatentUS10117036B2Calibration method and calibration module thereof for vibration device
Publication Date: 2018.10.30 MEDIATEK INC
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  • US10117036B2 patent drawing
  • US10117036B2 patent drawing

AI summary

A calibration method for a vibration module includes transmitting a plurality of vibration signals corresponding to a plurality of vibration frequencies to the vibration module and detecting a plurality of input currents or input power levels of the vibration module corresponding to the plurality of vibration frequencies; and determining a vibration point of the vibration module according to the plurality of input currents or input power levels.