TWI615040B - Multi-function modulized loudspeacker - Google Patents

Abstract

A multifunctional modular speaker, which can include a plurality of selectively configurable functional modules, which can include a high frequency speaker unit module, an intermediate frequency speaker unit module, a low frequency speaker unit module, and The source power amplifier module, the wireless interconnection module, the digital audio decoding module, the dynamic sound quality compensation processing module and the control panel module. The high frequency speaker unit module, the intermediate frequency speaker unit module and the low frequency speaker unit module can output sound effects. The active power amplifier module can drive the high frequency speaker unit module, the intermediate frequency speaker unit module and the low frequency speaker unit module. The wireless internet module can be wirelessly connected to an external device. The digital audio decoding module can perform digital audio decoding. The dynamic sound quality compensation processing module can perform dynamic sound quality compensation. The control panel module is operable by a user to control the functional modules.

Description

Multi-function modular speaker

The invention relates to the technical field of sound boxes, in particular to a multifunctional modular speaker.

At present, the audio-visual system on the market has a single function. If you want to listen to HiFi high-fidelity music, you must have a HiFi stereo. If you want to experience the sound quality of home theater and game play, you must have a home theater audio, you want karaoke. At the same time, there must be a set of karaoke audio (including high-power post-amplifiers, effects, karaoke speakers, karaoke machines, wireless microphones). For an audio-visual enthusiast, there may be several sets of different needs in the living room. Equipment, even master bedroom, study, kitchen, although this approach meets the requirements for different needs, but the price is expensive, the wiring is complicated, and even the pipeline must be laid in advance, the professional requirements are also very high, non-professionals can not Debugging, due to these limitations, it is not as popular as smart phones. A music enthusiast who is just getting started, even in the face of a wide range of audio-visual equipment on the Internet, can't even pick it. Nowadays, the rapid development of technology, smart phones/tablets already have High quality digital media playback and entertainment features, internet box and internet The video camera also has digital media and entertainment functions, providing high-definition TV programs, 4K movies and high-definition audio-visual entertainment. In the near future, various mobile terminal devices and Internet terminal devices are high-quality audio and video playback devices, that is, games. Entertainment equipment, which provides various audio and video media and entertainment directly from the cloud, and spreads to every home and every terminal device. At the same time, it must have the same multi-functional audio-visual equipment that can be popularized, and has the following characteristics:

1. Ability to integrate multiple audiovisual features.

2. Ability to select/replace/adjust the required functions, speaker unit, decorative accessories, etc. according to user needs.

3. The ability to have HiFi high-fidelity sound quality can also have the shocking effect of K-song, theater, and game dynamics.

4. It is small in size and can be easily moved between the room and the living room.

5. No wiring or hanging is required, and no prior wiring is required.

6. The operation is simple, and most people can easily operate.

7. The price is reasonable, just like a smart phone can be popularized by everyone.

In view of the above points, the present invention designs the speaker as a modular structure, and designs various functions of the audio-visual device into various modules, such as an active power amplifier module, an active bass module, a wireless interconnection module, and digital audio decoding. Modular, dynamic sound quality compensation processing module, CD/DVD player module, reverberation module, wireless microphone module, Internet box module, touch display screen module, smart voice module, smart home various sensing And control modules, etc., this design can achieve the following advantages:

1. Meet the needs of different audiovisual functions for different users/use occasions.

2. The user can gradually adjust the module upgrade or increase the number of speakers according to the economic conditions of different stages.

3. Meet the hobby of audio-visual enthusiasts who like to replace different speaker units, components, functions, and decorative accessories.

4. Speakers with different module functions can be shared with each other via wireless interconnection, and can also be combined into multi-channel applications and multi-region applications.

5. Easy maintenance, just replace the faulty module, do not need the entire set of speakers for repair.

6. Wireless Internet In addition to interconnecting speakers, interconnecting various media terminals and mobile terminals, it can also interconnect various home sensors and control terminals and household appliances. Through voice and various mobile terminals, the connected system can be extended to smart home systems. Applications.

In order to solve the problems of the prior art, the present invention designs the speaker as a modular structure, and designs various functions of the audio-visual device into various modules, such as an active power amplifier module, an active bass module, a wireless interconnection module, Digital audio decoding module, dynamic sound quality compensation processing module, CD/DVD player module, reverberation module, wireless microphone module, internet box module, touch display screen module, smart voice module, smart home Various sensors and control modules, etc., can achieve the following advantages: to meet the needs of different audiovisual functions for different users/uses.

Users can gradually adjust module upgrades or increase the number of speakers according to different stages of economic conditions.

Meet the hobby of audio-visual enthusiasts who like to replace different speaker units, components, functions, and decorative accessories.

Speakers with different module functions can be shared with each other via wireless interconnection, and can also be combined into multi-channel applications and multi-zone applications.

Easy to repair, just replace the faulty module, do not need the entire set of speakers for repair.

In addition to interconnecting speakers, interconnecting various media terminals and mobile terminals, wireless interconnection can also interconnect various home sensors and control terminals and household appliances. Through voice and various mobile terminals, the interconnected system can be extended to smart home system applications. .

The object of the present invention is to provide a multi-functional modular speaker, which is designed as an independent three-chamber structure, and three independent cavity spaces are respectively arranged inside the speaker box, and the first part is in the cavity space. The high-frequency speaker unit and the mid-range speaker unit are like a small bookshelf speaker. The back is designed with an inverted airflow tube extending to the back of the multi-function speaker cabinet. The second part of the cavity space is designed for placement. The low frequency speaker unit module, the active power amplifier module, the wireless interconnection module, the wireless microphone module, the internet box module, etc., the third part of the cavity space is located below the speaker box, and the cavity design is mainly used for placing Pre-processing module, such as digital audio decoding module, dynamic sound quality compensation processing module, CD/DVD player module, reverberation module, etc. The top of the multi-function modular speaker is capacitive. Touch sensor for detecting some basic touch and sliding controls of the user, such as: volume, volume change, play and pause, panel tray launch and revenue, etc.; the first part of the cavity space is located The front part of the multi-function modular speaker, the front panel of the cavity is the front panel of the multi-function modular speaker, and the high-frequency speaker unit module and the intermediate frequency speaker are designed on the panel. The element module is structured like a small bookshelf speaker. The back of the cavity is designed with an inverted airflow tube. The airflow tube extends through the second cavity to the back output of the multifunctional modular speaker cabinet. The two parts of the cavity space are located in the second half of the multi-function modular speaker. The rear panel of the cavity is the rear panel of the multi-functional modular speaker. The low-frequency speaker unit module is designed on the panel, and the cavity space of the first part is inverted. The phase air flow tube extends out of the air outlet, and the air outlet side is a module that can be replaced according to requirements, including a wireless interconnection module, a wireless microphone module, an internet box module, etc., and an active power amplifier module at the top is a driving A part of the cavity tweeter unit module, the intermediate frequency speaker unit module, and the low frequency speaker unit module of the cavity, the cavity structure is similar to the active subwoofer function, and the wireless interconnection module function It is possible to connect each speaker wirelessly to each other, thus eliminating the expensive cost of pre-embedded pipelines and external high-grade fever wires, and each multi-function The functions of the group speakers can be fully complemented and shared, so they can be connected to a multi-channel architecture (2.x, 3.x, 5.x, 7.x channels, etc.), and can also be connected to multiple regions. frame In addition, the wireless interconnection module can also be interconnected with various mobile terminals and Internet device terminals, and can also be interconnected with various home sensors and control terminals and smart home appliances, thereby extending the application to the entire smart home system. The Internet box module is a module with an Internet box/on-box function, and directly acquires various audio and video digital media and various entertainment resources from the cloud through a wireless interconnection module and an Internet connection, thereby eliminating the need for additional purchases. Including the cost of equipment such as karaoke karaoke machine or game console, the home already has an internet box or an internet television device, and only needs to connect the wireless transmission module to the speaker in the digital output of the device; The cavity space is located in the base part of the lower half of the multi-function modular speaker. The cavity is mainly designed for the module with the pre-processing function, such as digital audio decoding module, dynamic sound quality compensation processing module, CD/DVD. Player module, reverberation module, etc., open window in front of the cavity, which is the front of the multi-function modular speaker The lower window, which is designed for the audio control board support outlet or the touch display panel tray outlet or the CD/DVD tray tray outlet, and the rear opening of the cavity, that is, the lower opening of the back of the multifunctional modular speaker, is designed for use. It is convenient to take out the module of the whole cavity (including the front tray part), so that it can be easily replaced, upgraded and maintained, so you can select the desired configuration function of the front tray module, for example: audio control knob Module, touch screen module, CD/DVD module, etc. As mentioned above, when two or more speakers are wirelessly interconnected, they have module complementary functions, so when the user selects a pair of (two) speaker applications A speaker can be configured to touch the display panel tray function, and one speaker is configured with a CD/DVD tray function. The dynamic sound quality compensation processing module refers to the circuit mode to compensate for low frequency dynamics, in order to minimize the multifunctional module type. The size of the cabinet space of the speaker, and the active subwoofer function of the second cavity must be added to the design. The low frequency resonance space of the second cavity is insufficient, and the bass effect is necessary. Dynamic compensation relies on sound processing circuit module way be compensated for, so that the small volume of the multi-function speaker module also has a good low-frequency effects, the digital audio decoding module is a variety of digital audio input signal do Decoding, high-quality digital signal is restored to high-fidelity sound quality; the top of the multi-functional modular speaker is designed with a capacitive touch sensor for detecting some basic touch and sliding manipulation of the user, for example: Volume size, track changes, play and pause, panel tray launch and revenue, and more.

1, 1A, 1B, 1C, 1D, 1E‧‧‧Multifunctional modular speakers

11‧‧‧ cabinet

111‧‧‧Telephone unit module

112‧‧‧Intermediate frequency speaker unit module

113‧‧‧Low speaker unit module

114‧‧‧Active Power Amplifier Module

115‧‧‧Wireless Interconnect Module

116‧‧‧Internet Box Module

117‧‧‧Pre-processing function module

118‧‧‧Control panel module

118A‧‧‧Display screen tray module

118B‧‧‧CD/DVD tray module

D‧‧‧ front air outlet

R‧‧‧ rear air outlet

T‧‧‧inverted airflow tube

S1‧‧‧ first cavity

S2‧‧‧ second cavity

S3‧‧‧ third cavity

CP‧‧‧Control Panel

MS‧‧‧Microphone jack

RW‧‧‧Remote Receiving Window

VC‧‧‧Master volume button

BR‧‧‧ room

RT‧‧‧Restaurant

SR‧‧‧ Study

LR‧‧‧ living room

A1‧‧‧Mobile terminal

A2‧‧‧Lights

A3‧‧‧Smart Air Conditioner

A4‧‧‧Smart Washing Machine

A5‧‧‧Smart TV

A6‧‧‧Smart Wisdom Refrigerator

FIG. 1 is a schematic view showing an embodiment of a multi-function modular speaker structure of the present invention.

2 is a schematic diagram of an embodiment of a capacitive touch sensor disposed on the top of the multi-function modular speaker of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram of an embodiment of a tray module structure design method for a multi-function modular speaker hidden control panel of the present invention.

4 is a schematic diagram of an embodiment of a multi-channel modular speaker multi-channel embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram of an embodiment of a multi-zone application and smart home application of the multi-function modular speaker of the present invention.

The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the speaker module structure design and specific embodiments described herein are merely for explaining the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention.

Please refer to FIG. 1 . In this embodiment, the multi-function modular speaker 1 can include a plurality of selectively configurable functional modules, and the functional modules can include a high-frequency unit speaker unit module 111 , Frequency speaker unit module 112, low frequency speaker unit module 113, active power amplifier module 114, wireless interconnection module 115, internet box module 116, digital audio decoding module, dynamic sound quality compensation The module and control panel module 118. The high frequency speaker unit module 111 can output high frequency sound effects, the intermediate frequency speaker unit module 112 can output intermediate frequency sound effects, and the low frequency speaker unit module 113 can output low frequency sound effects. The active power amplifier module 114 can drive the high frequency speaker unit module 111, the unit speaker intermediate frequency module 112, and the low frequency speaker unit module 113. The wireless interconnection module 115 can be wirelessly connected to an external device. The digital audio decoding module can perform digital audio decoding. The dynamic sound quality compensation processing module can perform dynamic sound quality compensation. The control panel module 118 is operable by a user to control the functional modules.

In the structure diagram of the multi-function modular speaker 1 of the embodiment, the speaker is designed as an independent three-chamber structure, and the box 11 of the speaker 1 has three independent cavity spaces, that is, the first cavity S1, The second cavity S2 and the third cavity S3, the first cavity S1 is a front half cavity, which is located in the front half of the box 11, and has a tweeter unit module 111 and an intermediate frequency speaker unit module 112 therein. Like a small bookshelf speaker, the back phase flow tube T is designed to extend to the back of the box 11 of the multi-function speaker 1, and the second chamber S2 is a rear half chamber, which is located in the rear half of the box 11, The two-cavity S2 is designed to place a low-frequency speaker unit module 113, an active power amplifier module 114, a wireless interconnection module, a wireless microphone module 115, an internet box module 116, and the like, wherein the wireless microphone module is wirelessly interconnected. The module 115 can be integrated into a module to have the function of a wireless microphone and a wireless interconnection. The third cavity S3 is an underlying cavity, which is located below the box 11 of the speaker 1. The cavity design is mainly used for placing the pre-processing function. Module 117, for example: digital audio decoding module Dynamic sound quality compensation processing module, CD/DVD player module, reverberation module, etc.; also set control panel module 118, its control panel CP can include microphone jack MS, remote control receiving window RW and master volume button VC Wait. As shown in Figure 2, the top of the multi-function modular speaker is designed with a capacitive touch sensor TS for detecting some basic touch and sliding controls of the user, such as volume level, track change, play and pause. , the introduction of panel trays and revenues, etc., all of which can be removed or replaced with other functional modules as required. In the schematic diagram of Fig. 1, the structure of the front air outlet D and the rear air outlet R is also shown, the front half cavity The inverted gas flow of the body S1 extends to the back of the casing 11 of the multi-function speaker 1 via the inverted air flow tube T, and the low-frequency inverted air flow of the rear half cavity S2 passes through the two sides above the front surface of the casing 11 of the multi-function speaker 1. Front outlet D output, as indicated by the arrow in the figure.

Please refer to FIG. 3 : a schematic diagram of the structure design of the multi-function modular speaker 1 of the present embodiment for concealing the control panel of the control panel. As mentioned above, the high-end speakers mostly adopt solid wood stickers. Leather or piano paint, the speaker strives to be simple and simple, too many control components will destroy the overall beauty, but the multi-function modular speaker must integrate multiple functions and multiple controls, so the use of the hidden pull-out control panel module 118 structure design In this way, the design method not only satisfies the aesthetics but also satisfies the control requirements of multiple functions, and the pull-out control panel module 118 can also be configured according to requirements, such as: audio control knob tray module, touch display screen tray module or CD /DVD tray module, etc., as shown in Fig. 3, in the embodiment, in the case of two speakers wireless interconnection application, the left speaker is equipped with a touch screen tray module 118A, and the right speaker is configured with a CD/DVD tray module 118B.

Please refer to FIG. 4 : a schematic diagram of a multi-channel embodiment of the multi-function modular speaker of the embodiment, wherein P is a power source, and the multi-function modular speaker can connect two or more wirelessly through a wireless interconnection connection module. Speakers, currently common multi-channel systems such as 2.x, 3.x, 5.x, 7.x channels, etc., x represents the number of subwoofers, this multi-function modular speaker has designed the bass function The second cavity, in multi-channel applications, you can select only one or two speakers plus the source bass module (low-frequency speaker unit + active power amplifier module), or you can add each speaker Install, so the accumulation of low frequency is a multiple increase, the low frequency effect is better, the five speakers are installed with 5.5 channels, such a low frequency effect will be much better than the traditional speaker external subwoofer, and the sound will not have a sense of separation As mentioned above, when the speakers are wirelessly interconnected, they have the complementary functions of the modules, so each speaker can be configured with different functional modules. As shown in the schematic diagram of the fourth embodiment, the front left speaker 1A is equipped with a high-frequency speaker unit module. Group + IF speaker list Element Module + Active Power Amplifier Module + Active Bass Module + Wireless Interconnect Module + Dynamic Tone Quality compensation processing module + reverberation module + touch display screen tray module, front right speaker 1C configuration high frequency speaker unit module + intermediate frequency speaker unit module + active power amplifier module + active bass module + wireless Interconnect module + CD / DVD tray module + digital audio decoding module, front middle speaker 1B and rear left speaker 1D and right speaker 1E configuration high frequency speaker unit module + intermediate frequency speaker unit module + active power amplifier module + Wireless Interconnect Module, this configuration is a 5.2-channel application embodiment of a multi-function modular speaker via wireless interconnection.

Please refer to FIG. 5 : a multi-zone application speaker and a smart home application schematic diagram of the multi-function modular speaker in the embodiment. In the embodiment, a wireless interconnection application using multiple regions of multiple speakers, all the speakers in the area 1 Functional interconnection, so you can save a lot of modules with repetitive functions. The living room LR is equipped with a full-featured module: high-frequency speaker unit module + intermediate frequency speaker unit module + active power amplifier module + active bass Module + wireless interconnect module + digital audio decoding module + reverberation module + dynamic sound quality compensation processing module + CD / DVD tray module + touch display screen tray module + smart voice module + smart home control center module Group, room BR, restaurant RT and study SR and other areas only need to configure basic module functions such as high-frequency speaker unit module + intermediate frequency speaker unit module + active power amplifier module + wireless interconnection module + smart voice module That is, through wireless interconnection and various other sensors, controllers, smart household appliances, various mobile smart terminals of family members, etc., in this system, not only the speaker 1 module functions can be shared with each other. All wireless access media terminals and Internet content can be shared among the regions. Family members can control the audiovisual functions of different regions and control various home smart appliances via voice and personal mobile terminals. For example, family members can use mobile terminals such as mobile phones. A1 to control lighting A2, smart air conditioner A3, smart washing machine A4, smart TV A5 and smart refrigerator A6, room BR and restaurant RT can share the media and entertainment of living room RT internet box, family members can choose audio and video media of personal mobile terminal All or any area to play, a variety of smart home appliances and security systems can also broadcast their voice through the speaker 1, so that a A complete smart home system, when the family members get up in the morning, the room BR speaker 1 automatically plays the favorite wake-up music or internet news, broadcasts the current temperature and humidity, opens the curtains and lights, and the family members can also make simple commands and dialogues with the wisdom voice. .

In summary, the present invention discloses a multi-functional modular speaker, which is designed to be able to select different functional module configurations according to different audio-visual requirements, for example, to configure a speaker with a high-frequency speaker unit module, Frequency speaker unit module, active power amplifier module, active bass module, wireless interconnection module, digital audio decoding module, reverberation module, wireless microphone module, CD/DVD player module, this multifunctional The function of the speaker is equal to HiFi bookshelf speaker + active subwoofer + power amplifier + digital decoder + reverb processor + wireless microphone receiver + wireless network switch + CD / DVD player, according to the module configuration of the speaker can It is used to listen to HiFi high-fidelity music. When you hear the song, you can pick up the microphone and sing. When the whole family gathers, the speaker can be easily moved from the room to the living room. Just plug the speaker into the power supply and connect via wireless internet. You can enjoy high-fidelity music together, and you can connect to the internet box or the entertainment provided by the Internet TV through a wireless internet connection. The whole family can watch together. In the theater, play game consoles together, enjoy the audio-visual entertainment brought by the theater and game sounds. When the family has multiple multi-functional modular speakers, the speakers can be connected through wireless interconnection, and the speakers with different module functions are combined. In addition to multi-channel systems or multi-zone interconnected systems, speakers can also be connected to a variety of home sensors and control terminals and smart home appliances via wireless connectivity, via voice and various mobile terminal controls, interconnected The speaker system can be extended to smart home system applications.

The above is only the preferred embodiment of the present invention, and is not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the invention should be included in the protection of the present invention. Within the scope.

1‧‧‧Multifunctional modular speaker

11‧‧‧ cabinet

111‧‧‧Telephone unit module

112‧‧‧Intermediate frequency speaker unit module

113‧‧‧Low speaker unit module

114‧‧‧Active Power Amplifier Module

115‧‧‧Wireless Interconnect Module

116‧‧‧Internet Box Module

117‧‧‧Pre-processing function module

118‧‧‧Control panel module

D‧‧‧ front air outlet

R‧‧‧ rear air outlet

T‧‧‧inverted airflow tube

S1‧‧‧ first cavity

S2‧‧‧ second cavity

S3‧‧‧ third cavity

CP‧‧‧Control Panel

MS‧‧‧Microphone jack

RW‧‧‧Remote Receiving Window

VC‧‧‧Master volume button

Claims (12)

A multifunctional modular speaker includes a plurality of functional modules that are selectively configurable. The functional modules include: a high frequency speaker unit module that outputs high frequency sound effects; and an intermediate frequency speaker unit module The output is an intermediate frequency sound effect; a low frequency speaker unit module outputs a low frequency sound effect; an active power amplifier module, the high frequency speaker unit module, the intermediate frequency speaker unit module and the low frequency speaker unit module Connecting and driving the high frequency speaker unit module, the intermediate frequency speaker unit module and the low frequency speaker unit module; a wireless interconnection module for wirelessly connecting with an external device; and a digital audio decoding module Performing digital audio decoding; a dynamic sound quality compensation processing module performs dynamic sound quality compensation; a control panel module, the high frequency speaker unit module, the intermediate frequency speaker unit module, the low frequency speaker unit module, The active power amplifier module, the wireless interconnection module, the digital audio decoding module, the digital audio decoding module, and the dynamic sound quality compensation processing module are connected For the user to control the function modules; and a box for accommodating the functional modules, and comprising a plurality of independent cavity structures, the independent cavity structures including a first cavity and a first a second cavity, the second cavity is disposed on a side of the first cavity, wherein the inverted airflow of the first cavity extends through the second cavity to the multi-function module via a back-inverted airflow tube The back of the box of the speaker is output, and the low-frequency inverted airflow of the second cavity is output through the two front air outlets above the front surface of the box of the multifunctional modular speaker. The multi-function modular speaker according to claim 1, wherein the independent cavity The structure further includes a third cavity disposed under the first cavity and the second cavity. The multi-function modular speaker according to claim 2, further comprising a plurality of independent cavity structures, wherein the first cavity is a front half cavity disposed on a front half of the case, the second cavity The body is a rear half cavity disposed on the rear half of the case, and the third cavity is an underlying cavity disposed at the bottom of the case. The multi-function modular speaker according to claim 3, wherein the inverted airflow of the sound of the first cavity and the second cavity is independent in the box of the multifunctional modular speaker. The sound airflow outside the box of the multi-function modular speaker can be superimposed in phase. For example, the multi-function modular speaker according to the first aspect of the patent application, wherein the multi-functional modular speaker can wirelessly interconnect with other multifunctional modular speakers through the wireless interconnection module, and various media terminals and mobiles. Terminal interconnection, interconnection with various home sensors and control terminals and smart home appliances, and wireless interconnection methods include Bluetooth, WiFi, WLAN, WiMedia, NFC and ZigBee. For example, the multi-function modular speaker described in claim 1 of the patent scope, wherein the multifunctional modular speaker can be wired and connected with other multifunctional modular speakers. For example, the multi-function modular speaker described in claim 1 of the patent scope, wherein the selectively configurable functional modules further include a CD/DVD player module, a reverberation module, a wireless microphone module, and an internet box. Any one or more of a module, a touch display screen module, a smart voice module, a smart home control center module, and a security module. The multi-function modular speaker according to the first aspect of the patent application includes a capacitive touch sensor disposed on the top of the multifunctional modular speaker box and used to detect the user's Touch control and sliding control. The multi-function modular speaker according to claim 1, wherein the control panel module It is a pull-out control panel module, or replaced with other different functional modules. The multi-function modular speaker according to claim 9, wherein the pull-out control panel module is an audio control knob tray module, a touch display screen tray module or a CD/DVD tray module. group. The multifunctional modular speaker according to claim 1, wherein the multifunctional modular speaker can be combined with one or more of the multifunctional modular speakers to form a multi-channel system or multi-region interconnection. The system, and each of the multi-function modular speakers can have different functional modules. The multi-function modular speaker according to claim 1, wherein the multi-functional modular speaker is connected to one or more via a wireless internet connection through a smart home control center module and/or a smart voice module. A home sensor, control terminal and/or smart home appliance allows a user to control the audiovisual functions of different areas and control the smart home appliances to achieve the application of the smart home system.