TWI731966B - Vibration generation device and electronic apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention is a vibration generating device and an electronic device, and its subject is to provide a vibration generating device and an electronic device that consumes less power and generates various vibrations in response to various conditions.

The solution is related to the vibration generating device of this embodiment, and the electronic equipment is equipped with two vibration motors with eccentric weights of various amounts. It is necessary for notification of large vibrations or notification of the first activity as an effect. It drives the first vibration motor with a heavier eccentric weight. On the other hand, the situation where notification response or responsiveness is a necessary second activity is to drive a second vibration motor with a lighter eccentric weight. For the first activity, it includes the reception, the arrival of the siren, the big or important action or action in the game, etc. The second activity includes the confirmation of the input action by touching or pressing the screen of the electronic device, the small actions and actions that occur in the game, etc. In addition, the correspondence between each vibration motor and each activity can be selected.

Description

Vibration generating device and electronic equipment

The present invention relates to vibration generating devices and electronic devices. For example, in smart phones or mobile phones, in automobiles, information electronic devices such as touch panels with switch functions, etc., use vibration to communicate information.

In recent years, in mobile phones, smart phones, tablet computers, car interiors, etc., information electronic devices with touch panels with switch functions have used vibrations to convey various information.

For example, notification of incoming calls or e-mails by vibration, and notification of the arrival of the set time by vibration, etc., when the operator touches the display of information electronic equipment or various keys arranged on the display, as The operation is confirmed and vibration is used.

In addition, in electronic equipment such as game machines, in order to give the operator of the game machine various tactile sensations linked to the actions or activities generated in the use of the game, the various actions or activities are used in conjunction with the various tactile sensations. Vibration technology.

Patent Document 1 is described as a technique for generating vibration as described above, and a technique for using a vibration motor that fixes an eccentric weight to the rotating shaft of a rotary motor.

In addition, Patent Document 2 describes a technique of using a linear type vibration motor that reciprocates (vibrates) a hammer fixed to a magnet via the magnetic force of a coil.

[Prior Technical Literature] [Patent Literature]

[Patent Document 1] JP 2016-7114 A

[Patent Document 2] JP 2015-112013 A

In order to report the vibration of the above-mentioned various conditions such as the vibration motor, for example, there is the possibility that the operator is not holding it, and there is also the possibility of causing the vibration source of the electronic device. "Vibration for notification reception" is In order to remind the operator to receive the signal, a comparative vibration is necessary. In order to generate such a large vibration, the system must be equipped with a large eccentric hammer on the vibration motor. However, when the eccentric hammer is enlarged, the response performance of the relative vibration motor is reduced.

On the other hand, there is a high possibility that the operator will cause the vibration source of the electronic device while holding it. The "vibration for action confirmation" to notify the input action or the tactile sensation in the game is caused by the operator's contact with the electronic device. Because the probability is high, most of them do not necessarily need the aforementioned "vibration for notification reception" as large as the level of vibration.

Suppose, when the "vibration for action confirmation" is generated by a vibration motor equipped with a large eccentric hammer as described above, there is a vibration generated by the instantaneous action of the finger of the display which is an example of the touch input action. The responsiveness of the game is insufficient, or it is difficult for those who use vibration to convey the subtle touch of the game in an instant.

In addition, in order to improve the responsiveness of a vibration motor with a large eccentric weight, huge power consumption may become necessary.

Therefore, the purpose of the present invention is to generate various vibrations in response to various situations without excessive power consumption.

(1) In the invention described in item 1 of the scope of patent application, there is provided a first vibration motor equipped with a first hammer, which generates vibration by rotating or reciprocating the first hammer, and equipped with a second hammer , And the second hammer is rotated or reciprocated to generate motion, the second vibration motor having a time constant smaller than that of the first vibration motor, and the first vibration motor corresponding to the first movement to drive the first vibration motor, and corresponding to the second vibration motor 1. A second activity with a different activity, a vibration generating device characterized by the vibration control means driving the aforementioned second vibration motor.

(2) In the invention described in item 2 of the scope of patent application, the vibration generating device described in item 1 of the scope of patent application is provided, which is characterized in that the weight of the second hammer is less than that of the first hammer.

(3) In the invention described in item 3 of the scope of patent application, a vibration generating device as described in item 1 or item 2 of the scope of patent application is provided, characterized in that the first vibration motor is a rotary type motor, and The aforementioned second vibration motor is a linear type motor.

(4) In the invention described in item 4 of the scope of patent application, a vibration generating device as described in any one of items 1 to 3 of the scope of patent application is provided, which is characterized by the aforementioned first vibration motor and the aforementioned second The vibration motor is arranged such that the direction of vibration generated by the first vibration motor and the direction of vibration generated by the second vibration motor are non-parallel.

(5) In the invention described in item 5 of the scope of patent application, the vibration generating device described in any one of items 1 to 4 of the scope of patent application is provided, which is characterized in that the aforementioned vibration control means has priority over the aforementioned second In the case of driving the first vibration motor with a vibration motor, perform the first control for driving the first vibration motor without driving the second vibration motor, or for driving the first vibration motor, driving the first control 2 Any control of the second control of the vibration motor.

(6) In the invention described in item 6 of the scope of patent application, it is provided with: a vibration generating device as described in any one of items 1 to 5 of the aforementioned scope of patent application, and a device for detecting information received from the terminal An electronic device that detects the arrival of the reception detection means, or the arrival of the set time detection means that detects the arrival of the set time of acceptance, and the input acceptance means that accepts input through contact or pressing, characterized by the aforementioned first activity For at least one of the reception from the terminal detected by the aforementioned reception detection means, or the arrival of the aforementioned set time detected by the aforementioned set time arrival detection means, and the aforementioned second activity is the contact or contact accepted by the aforementioned input acceptance means The electronic machine of the presser.

(7) In the invention described in item 7 of the scope of patent application, an electronic device as described in item 6 of the scope of patent application is provided, which is further characterized by: receiving each corresponding to the first vibration motor and the second vibration motor The corresponding event setting means for the setting or change of the aforementioned first activity and the aforementioned second activity.

(8) In the invention described in item 8 of the scope of patent application, an electronic device as described in item 6 or 7 of the scope of patent application is provided, which is characterized in that the aforementioned input receiving means is a touch panel.

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a vibration generating device and an electronic device that can generate appropriate vibrations in response to various conditions and consume power without excessively large vibration motors when a plurality of vibration motors are provided with different hammers.

1‧‧‧Smartphone

1a‧‧‧Mobile phone

1b‧‧‧Game machine

2‧‧‧Frame

8‧‧‧Touch Panel

8a‧‧‧Numeric keypad

8b‧‧‧Operation button

10‧‧‧CPU

20‧‧‧RAM

30‧‧‧ROM

40‧‧‧Memory Department

41‧‧‧Vibration control program

42‧‧‧Sound control program

43‧‧‧Setting Information Database

50‧‧‧Communication Control Department

60‧‧‧Alarm

61‧‧‧Clock

71‧‧‧The first vibration motor

72‧‧‧Second vibration motor

73‧‧‧Second vibration motor

80‧‧‧I/O Department

82‧‧‧LCD display

90‧‧‧Bus

700‧‧‧Substrate

710‧‧‧Motor

711‧‧‧The first eccentric hammer

712‧‧‧The second eccentric hammer

713‧‧‧The second eccentric hammer

Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the external structure of an electronic device (smart phone).

Figure 2 is a structural diagram of an electronic device (smart phone).

Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of the external structure of the vibration motor.

Fig. 4 is a diagram for explaining the vibration generating device.

Fig. 5 is a diagram for explaining a modification of the vibration generating device.

Fig. 6 is a diagram for explaining the vibration mode of the vibration generating device.

Fig. 7 is a diagram for explaining the vibration state of the vibration generating device.

Fig. 8 is a diagram for explaining a modification of the vibration state of the vibration generating device.

Fig. 9 is an operation diagram for explaining the vibration operation of the vibration generating device.

Fig. 10 is an operation diagram for explaining the vibration operation of the vibration generating device.

Fig. 11 is an operation diagram for explaining the vibration operation of the vibration generating device.

Hereinafter, the best embodiment of the vibration generating device and electronic equipment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 1 to 11.

(1) Outline of implementation mode

The electronic equipment of this embodiment is equipped with two vibration motors with eccentric weights of different weights. It is necessary for notification of large vibrations, or notifications that effective activities and/or occurrences have occurred. It drives the first vibration motor with a weighted eccentric hammer.

On the other hand, the notification of the situation and/or the occurrence of the necessary activity of immediate response or responsiveness is formed as a structure for driving the second vibration motor with a light weight eccentric hammer.

However, the activity reported by the heavy party's eccentric hammer is regarded as the first activity.

For this first activity system, for example, the following situations are included.

(i) Receive

(ii) The arrival of the time when the alarm is set

(iii) Major or important actions in the game ‧ actions

In addition, the activity notified by the light side's eccentric hammer is regarded as the second activity.

For this second activity system, for example, the following situations are included.

(iv) Confirmation of input actions performed by touching or pressing the screen of electronic equipment

(v) Small actions and actions generated in the game

In addition, the first vibration motor and the second vibration motor can be configured selectively so that any one of the vibration motors corresponds to any movement.

With this structure, different types of vibrations such as "large vibration" and "small vibration with high response performance while suppressing power consumption at startup" can be generated in response to various conditions.

(2) Details of the implementation form

Fig. 1 is a schematic diagram of the external configuration of a smartphone 1 to which this embodiment is applied.

In this embodiment, as an example of an electronic device, a smartphone 1 shown in FIG. 1(a) will be used for description.

The frame 2 constitutes the outer shape of the smart phone 1, and contains an acceleration sensor or a gyroscope (not shown), a battery, and various electronic circuits.

In addition, a power switch (not shown) is arranged on any side surface of the frame 2. The power-on relationship is from the power-off switch corresponding to all the power supply of each part of the smart phone 1, and the power-on state and the power-off state are switched through the operation of the power switch.

The touch panel 8 is a device that detects the contact or pressing made by the operator with a dedicated rod-shaped member or its own finger, and accepts the input operation through the contact or pressing.

Here, the "operator" refers to the operator who operates the smartphone 1 without special circumstances in the following description.

However, this embodiment is the mobile phone 1a shown in Fig. 1(b), or the game machine 1b shown in Fig. 1(c), or, although not shown, it can also be applied to thermometers, clocks, tablet terminals, etc. By.

For example, the above-mentioned touch panel 8 is other and can also be used for various input buttons, etc., such as a mobile phone 1a, or a numeric keypad 8a, which is configured to accept input operations via external contacts.

Alternatively, in the case of the game machine 1b, the operation button 8b as a control may be configured to accept input operations via contact from the outside. In addition, as a configuration provided with a tilt sensor or an acceleration sensor for detecting tilt, the detection of the tilt change of the gaming machine 1b in the game may be used as a configuration to generate vibrations for imparting a sense of presence.

Fig. 2 is a configuration diagram of a smart phone 1 to which this embodiment is applied.

As shown in FIG. 2, the smartphone 1 of this embodiment is connected via a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 10, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 20, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 30, a memory unit 40, a communication control unit 50, and an alarm The device 60, the first vibration motor 71, the second vibration motor 72, and the input/output unit 80 are constituted, and are connected to each other by a bus bar 90.

The CPU 10 is the central processing unit of the smart phone 1, and performs various numerical calculations, information processing, and machine control on the RAM 20 through various control programs stored in the ROM 30 or the memory unit 40. In this embodiment, various calculations related to the control of the first vibration motor 71 and the second vibration motor 72 are performed through the vibration control program 41 in the memory unit 40.

In addition, the CPU 10 functions as a reception detection means for detecting receptions from other terminals based on the information output from the communication control unit 50 described later.

Furthermore, the CPU 10 functions as a set time arrival detection means for detecting the arrival of an alarm time received from an operator or the like based on the date and time information acquired from the clock 61 described later.

Alternatively, when the smart phone 1 is provided with a calendar function such as registration, writing, cancellation, etc., it can be used as a component for detecting the arrival of the set time in cooperation with the calendar function. That is, the CPU 10 is used as the component that detects the registered day or event arrival based on the registered information and the time of day information obtained from the clock 61. In addition, it is not limited to the detection of the timing of arrival, but can also be used as a constituent of the arrival one day before, a few days before, a week ago, or a week before the arrival of the detection.

The memory unit 40 is a device for storing various programs for the CPU 10 of the smartphone 1 to execute various functions, or the calculation results of the CPU 10.

In the present embodiment, a vibration control program 41 and a sound control program 42 are stored in the memory unit 40, and an information database 43 and the like are set.

The vibration control program 41 is a program related to the operation of controlling the first vibration motor 71 or the second vibration motor 72 to generate vibration. However, the operation according to this vibration control program 41 will be described later.

The sound control program 42 is, for example, a program that generates sound for notification, such as the timing of reception or the timing of the arrival of the alarm time.

The setting information database 43 is a database that memorizes and saves the on and off settings of notification via vibration, or the settings via the vibration pattern described later, or the information of the alarm time received from the operator.

The communication control unit 50 is provided with a configuration for the smartphone 1 to communicate with other devices. In this embodiment, the communication control unit 50 outputs the received information to the CPU 10 when receiving a signal from another terminal.

However, the communication control unit 50 can be configured as a normal voice call, or as an IP phone using a network, it can be appropriately designed.

Furthermore, the communication control unit 50 has the function of receiving and sending mail, and the information about the receiving and sending is also output to the CPU 10.

The alarm 60 is a device that outputs a sound from a speaker (not shown) at the alarm time based on information from the CPU 10 that functions as a means for detecting the arrival of the set time to notify the arrival of the alarm time.

The clock 61 is a device for measuring the current date and time in units of year, month, day, hour, minute, and second as the date and time information.

In the embodiment, the time of day information is supplied from the clock 61 to the CPU 10 at each specific time.

The first vibration motor 71 and the second vibration motor 72 (or the second vibration motor 73 to be described later) function as vibration generators that vibrate the smartphone 1 when the vibration on setting is performed.

However, the details of each vibration motor will be described later.

The input/output unit 80 is composed of the touch panel 8 for information input and the liquid crystal display unit 82 for display, and functions as an input receiving means.

The touch panel 8 detects the contact between the stick-shaped member used for the operation of the operator or the finger of itself, or the person who presses it, accepts the operation of the smartphone 1 from the operator.

The liquid crystal display unit 82 is a confirmation screen of input information input by the operator. In addition, based on the data input by the operator, the output information screen of the result of the calculation processing performed by the CPU 10 is displayed.

The bus 90 is a common path for connecting the above-mentioned various components in order to exchange various data in the smart phone 1.

FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram of the external configuration of the first vibration motor 71 and the second vibration motor 72 (73) which are arranged in the smartphone 1 to which this embodiment is applied.

FIG. 3(a) is a schematic diagram of the external configuration of the first vibration motor 71. FIG.

FIG. 3(b) is a schematic diagram of the external configuration of the second vibration motor 72. FIG.

FIG. 3(c) is a schematic diagram of the external configuration of the second vibration motor 73 which is a modification of the second vibration motor.

First, the first vibration motor 71 will be described using FIG. 3(a).

The first vibration motor 71 is a vibration motor composed of at least the motor 710 and the first eccentric weight 711.

A fixed bearing is attached to the inside of the motor 710, and the rotating shaft is rotatably supported by the bearing. In addition, the first eccentric weight 711 is fixed to the rotating shaft of the motor 710.

In this embodiment, the first vibration motor 71 is used in order to notify the arrival of the reception or alarm time.

Next, the second vibration motor 72 will be described using FIG. 3(b).

The second vibration motor 72 includes a motor 710 having at least the same specifications as the first vibration motor 71, and a second eccentric weight 712 whose radius is smaller than that of the first eccentric weight 711. With this configuration, the second eccentric weight 712 of the second vibration motor 72 is lighter than the first eccentric weight 711 of the first vibration motor 71. Therefore, the first vibration motor 71 and the second vibration motor 72 have different time constants.

In this embodiment, the operator touches the touch panel 8 (input/output unit 80) of the smartphone 1 with a finger as a communication to the operator himself in order to convey to the smartphone 1 that the input via the touch is detected. For this purpose, the second vibration motor 72 is used.

By reducing the weight of the second eccentric weight 712, the time constant of the second vibration motor 72 is reduced. In this way, when the first vibration motor 71 and the second vibration motor 72 are driven with the same voltage, the response of the second vibration motor 72 is improved, and the current consumption at the time of vibration start can be particularly suppressed.

Next, the second vibration motor 73 which is a modification of the second vibration motor will be described using FIG. 3(c).

The second vibration motor 73 is constructed with a motor 710 of at least the same specifications as the first vibration motor 71, and a second eccentric weight 713 whose axial length of the first eccentric weight 711 is shorter than that of the first eccentric weight 711 . With this configuration, the second eccentric weight 713 of the second vibration motor 73 is lighter than the first eccentric weight 711 of the first vibration motor 71. Therefore, the first vibration motor 71 and the second vibration motor 73 have different time constants.

However, in the following, the embodiment will be described using only the second vibration motor 72, but in all the descriptions, the second vibration motor 73 may be used instead of the second vibration motor 72. If it is not specifically written, the description of the second vibration motor 72 is a structure that is described together with the second vibration motor 73, and the reference numerals are attached to the drawings, and the description is omitted.

In the above example, by reducing the volume of the second eccentric weight 712 provided in the second vibration motor 72, the weight of the second eccentric weight 712 is adjusted to be smaller than the weight of the first eccentric weight 711, but Not limited to this.

For example, the material used for manufacturing the first eccentric weight 711 and the material used for manufacturing the second eccentric weight 712 have a different structure. As a result, even if the first eccentric weight 711 and the second eccentric weight 712 have the same volume, the weight of the second eccentric weight 712 can be made lighter than the weight of the first eccentric weight 711.

Or, not only the second eccentric weight 712, but the entire size of the second vibration motor 72 is smaller than the entire size of the first vibration motor 71, and the weight of the second vibration motor 72 is reduced compared to the weight of the first vibration motor 71. The weight is within a range in which the time constant of the second vibration motor 72 can be reduced, and the torsion force of the second vibration motor 72 may be reduced.

With the above-mentioned structure, in this embodiment, the torsion force of the second vibration motor 72 is suppressed compared with the first vibration motor 71, and the power consumption can be suppressed.

In this manner, in the present embodiment, the first vibration motor 71 is used to perform notification via a large vibration. On the other hand, the second vibration motor 72 whose time constant is smaller than that of the eccentric weight 711 of the first vibration motor 71 is used to perform a notification different from the notification by the first vibration motor 71.

With this structure, notifications via large vibrations can be performed, and the interval between activities is short. For other activities that must be vibrated and notified at the same time as the activity, it can be used as an instant response and high responsiveness. The notification of the vibration.

In the present embodiment, as the first activity to be notified by the first vibration motor 71, an example will be set for the reception ("(i)" above) and the arrival of the alarm time ("(ii)" above) The situation.

However, if the reception is the first activity, the CPU 10 will detect the reception of the smartphone 1 as the first activity, and the period of continuous reception since the first activity occurs as the first 1 Event notice period.

However, if the arrival of the alarm time is the first activity, the CPU 10 will detect the arrival of the alarm time as the time when the first activity occurs, and use the specified period from the time when the first activity occurs as the first activity notification period . However, this specific period can be pre-set as a component of 1 minute, 3 minutes, 5 minutes, etc. from the activity, or as a component when the alarm time is set, etc., it also accepts a period specified by the operator. The configuration of the setting is also possible.

In addition, in the present embodiment, as the second activity notified by the second vibration motor 72 (73), a case where contact or pressing (the above-mentioned "(iv)") is set is exemplified. In this case, when the touch or pressing of the touch panel 8 is detected, it is regarded as the time when the second activity occurs, and the period during which the touch or pressing is performed is regarded as the second activity notification period.

In the smart phone 1 related to this embodiment, a vibration mode of "notifying by vibrating the smart phone 1 during reception" is set. This setting is performed by the operator of the smart phone 1 accepting settings such as "when receiving: vibration on" through the input/output unit 80, and memorizing the setting information in the setting information database 43.

Regarding the case where the vibration setting for reception is turned on and memorized, in the present embodiment, when the smartphone 1 detects reception, the first vibration motor 71 is driven to generate vibration.

However, in the following, the operation performed by the smart phone 1 is not particularly necessary to distinguish, and it is explained as a configuration equivalent to the operation performed by the CPU 10 of the smart phone 1.

Similarly, in the smartphone 1 according to the present embodiment, a vibration mode of "notifying by vibrating the smartphone 1 when the alarm time comes" is set. This setting is also performed by the operator of the smart phone 1 by receiving the setting of "alarm: vibration on" through the input/output unit 80, and memorizing the setting information in the setting information database 43.

Regarding the case where the vibration setting of this alarm is memorized from on, in the present embodiment, when the smartphone 1 detects the arrival of the alarm time, the first vibration motor 71 is driven to generate vibration.

Similarly, in the smartphone 1 related to this embodiment, a vibration mode of "detecting the touch or pressing of the touch panel 8 is to make the smartphone 1 vibrate and notify" is set. This setting is also performed by the operator of the smart phone 1 accepting settings such as "screen touch: vibration on" through the input/output unit 80, and memorizing the setting information in the setting information database 43.

Regarding the case where the vibration setting of the screen touch is turned on and memorized, in the present embodiment, when the smartphone 1 detects the touch on the screen, the second vibration motor 72 is driven to generate vibration. Touching means using it in the same meaning as pressing or touching with the operator's finger.

However, in this embodiment, the above-mentioned vibration-on setting and vibration-off setting are optionally configured.

In addition, in this embodiment, the first activity and the second activity are made into the above-mentioned content, but it is not limited to this. In addition, it is also possible to appropriately set the corresponding relationship between the vibration and the activity desired by the operator.

The situation is that for the setting information database 43 of the memory unit 40 of the smart phone 1, pre-memorization generally occurs, and a list of activities that can be notified by vibration is sufficient. In addition, if it is configured that the operator can select and set the corresponding relationship between each vibration mode and each activity in various settings of the smart phone 1.

Or, in addition to the activities memorized in the memory unit 40, a configuration that can accept the registration of the operator's own activities from the operator, and the configuration that combines the activities and the settings of each vibration motor and memorizes them in the setting information database 43 It's also possible.

In view of the fact that when using the screen of the smartphone 1, the second activity of touching (contacting) or pressing the touch panel 8 is more likely to occur more frequently than the first activity at the time of reception or alarm. . That is, the second vibration motor 72 is more likely to be driven more frequently than the first vibration motor 71.

For the second vibration motor 72 with such a high frequency of use, from reducing the weight and moment of inertia of the second eccentric weight 712, or reducing the weight and moment of inertia of the second eccentric weight 712, there is no problem in use. When the torque of the second vibration motor 72 is reduced, the power consumption necessary for driving the second vibration motor 72 can be reduced, and the power consumption reduction effect of the smartphone 1 as a whole can be further improved.

In the above description, the case where the first vibration motor 71 with a large vibration is driven to generate vibration when the time of reception or alarm arrives has been mainly described. However, in cases where the operator puts the smart phone 1 in his pocket without directly carrying it on his body, or places it on a table, or holds it for operation, there is no need to use the smart phone 1 as a large vibration situation. On the contrary, the large vibration of the smartphone 1 generated in the state of being placed on the table will cause the contact between the table and the smartphone 1 to produce uncomfortable sounds for the operator. In addition, the large vibration of the smartphone 1 in the hand-held state by the operator becomes a vibration that is more than necessary for the operator during operation, and may cause shock or discomfort to the operator.

Supposing such a situation, the smart phone 1 is a self-operator's choice that can be driven by the second vibration motor 72 when the time of reception or alarm arrives. Through this, it is possible to eliminate the uncomfortable situation of the operator or the surrounding people, while seeking to reduce the current consumption.

Or, instead of the option of self-operation, a sensor (not shown) included in the smart phone 1 detects the posture of the smart phone 1, and based on the detection result, the smart phone 1 determines to put Pocket (placed vertically), on the table, or hand-held (placed horizontally), the second vibration motor 72 can be selected when the time of reception or alarm arrives.

(Configuration of each vibration motor)

The above-mentioned first vibration motor 71 and second vibration motor 72 are built in the smartphone 1 as follows.

FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining the vibration generating device included in the smartphone 1 to which this embodiment is applied.

However, the dotted line m represents the axis of the rotation shaft of the first vibration motor 71, and the dotted line n represents the axis of the rotation shaft of the second vibration motor 72, and each is represented as a virtual axis.

As shown in FIG. 4, as an example, the first vibration motor 71 and the second vibration motor 72 are mounted on a substrate 700 mounted on a circuit board or the like, for example, fixed by solder paste and mounted on the surface of the substrate 700.

At this time, the first vibration motor 71 is fixed to the substrate 700 so as to coincide with the thickness direction of the substrate 700 on the axis of the rotating shaft (dotted line m). In addition, the second vibration motor 72 is fixed to the substrate 700 so as to be parallel to the fixed surface of the substrate 700 with the axis of the rotating shaft (dotted line n).

However, in the example shown in FIG. 4, the angle formed by the axis of the rotation shaft of the first vibration motor 71 (dotted line m) and the axis of the rotation shaft of the second vibration motor 72 (dotted line n) is a right angle, but it is not necessarily required It is arranged at right angles.

Accordingly, the second vibration motor 72 is such that it is preferably fixed to the back surface of the liquid crystal display portion 82 in a direction parallel to the panel surface of the liquid crystal display portion 82 in a state of taking the state of the axis of the rotation shaft (dotted line n).

With such an arrangement, when the direction of vibration generated by the second vibration motor 72 is perpendicular to the surface of the liquid crystal display portion 82 (that is, when the liquid crystal display portion 82 (panel) is bent), it passes through The vibration generated by the second vibration motor 72 is small, and the liquid crystal display portion 82 can be vibrated efficiently.

In addition, the arrangement on the substrate 700 is not limited to the positional relationship shown in FIG. 4. For example, if the substrate 700 is rectangular, it may be arranged on a diagonal line, or may be arranged in parallel in the short direction or the length direction. The substrate 700 may also be slightly circular, and may be arranged in various positional relationships.

Or, contrary to the above, the axis of the rotation axis (dotted line n) of the second vibration motor 72 is made to coincide with the thickness direction of the substrate 700, and the axis of the rotation axis (dotted line m) of the first vibration motor 71 is made to be in line with the The fixed surface of the substrate 700 is parallel, and the two vibration motors can be fixed to the substrate 700.

In either case, the thickness direction of the substrate 700 is consistent with the thickness direction of the smartphone 1 and is arranged on the smartphone 1. With such an arrangement, the arrangement surfaces of the first vibration motor 71 and the second vibration motor 72 arranged on the substrate 700 are substantially parallel to the display surface of the liquid crystal display portion 82. With this configuration, the vibrations passing through the first vibration motor 71 and the second vibration motor 72 are transmitted to the liquid crystal display portion 82 through the substrate 700.

In this way, the smartphone 1 according to this embodiment is arranged so that the rotation axis of the first vibration motor 71 is perpendicular to the display surface of the liquid crystal display unit 82 of the smartphone 1. On the other hand, the rotation axis of the second vibration motor 72 is arranged in parallel with the display surface of the liquid crystal display portion 82 of the smartphone 1.

In addition, the first eccentric weight 711 and the second eccentric weight 712 are arranged in different directions with respect to the substrate 700. In this manner, the vibration of each eccentric weight is transmitted to the substrate 700 and the direction of the vibration of the substrate 700 (the display surface of the liquid crystal display 82) generated is also different. As a result, the direction of the vibration generated by the smartphone 1 vibrating the first vibration motor 71 and the direction of the vibration generated by the second vibration motor 72 can be made different.

With this configuration, the direction of vibration in the smartphone 1 and the transmission method of the vibration can be set differently when the first event is notified and the second event is notified. That is, when the vibrations are different, it is easier to distinguish the generated activities.

In addition, it is assumed that the first movement and the second movement are generated at approximately the same time, and the first vibration motor 71 and the second vibration motor 72 are driven at the same time. In this case, from the difference in the vibration direction of the smartphone 1 through each vibration motor, various vibration generators with different transmission methods can be achieved through these combinations.

In this way, in the present embodiment, as the change in the vibration generated by the smartphone 1 increases, the information that can be communicated by the vibration to the operator can be regarded as a diversified one.

(Modification)

Fig. 5 is a diagram for explaining a modification of the above-mentioned embodiment.

As shown in Fig. 5(a)(b), the axes of the rotation shafts of the first vibration motor 71 and the second vibration motor 72 are parallel to the fixed surface of the substrate 700, and the first vibration motor 71 The axis of the rotating shaft (dotted line m) and the axis of the rotating shaft of the second vibration motor 72 (dotted line n) have an angle and are fixed to the substrate 700.

However, as shown in Figure 5(a), the angle formed by the two vibration motors (71, 72) via the two axes (dotted line m, dotted line n) is slightly right angled, it is more good.

In this way, the smartphone 1 related to this modified example is arranged so that the rotation shafts of the first vibration motor 71 and the second vibration motor 72 are parallel to the display surface of the liquid crystal display portion 82 of the smartphone 1 at the same time.

Therefore, the thickness of the smart phone 1 is not thickened, but the vibration generator can be efficiently generated.

Alternatively, as shown in FIG. 5(c), the axial directions of the rotation shafts of the first vibration motor 71 and the second vibration motor 72 may be fixed and arranged in line with the thickness direction of the substrate 700 at the same time.

However, in the above, the first vibration motor 71 and the second vibration motor 72 are examples of rotating motors that rotate an eccentric weight whose center of gravity is eccentric to the rotating shaft, but they are not limited to these. Either one or both of the motors may be linear motors that make the hammer move back and forth in the horizontal direction (uniaxial direction). The linear motor also includes an electromagnetic linear motor driven by electromagnetic force, or a form of vibration generated by the deformation of a piezoelectric element.

When any one of the motors is used as a linear motor, it is preferable to use the second vibration motor 72 as a linear motor. In this case, the time constant of the second vibration motor 72 is smaller than the time constant of the first vibration motor 71, and the responsiveness is better.

As a human’s upper limit for the number of frequencies that can effectively induce vibration, it is about 150 Hz. However, in the case of a linear motor constructed with elasticity equivalent to a hammer, when it is vibrated (resonated) at 150 Hz, it is very important to obtain The vibration force is larger than that of a rotary motor. On the other hand, in the case of completion with a relatively small vibration force, the linear motor is small and can obtain excellent characteristics for responsiveness. Therefore, the second vibration motor 72 of the present invention is used as a linear motor. The other is valid.

The vibration direction of the linear motor at this time is the in-plane direction (horizontal direction) of the touch panel, that is, the direction orthogonal to the direction of finger pressure for the touch panel of the operator. According to this, it is also possible to use the horizontal force field phenomenon to be able to convey various feelings to the fingers of the operator through vibration. Accordingly, when touching the touch panel with a finger and conveying the input via the touch to the operator, various feelings can be conveyed.

From the same consideration, it is effective to reverse the functions of the first vibration motor 71 and the second vibration motor 72 in FIG. 4. That is, in FIG. 4, the first vibration motor 71 is the axis of the rotation shaft (dotted line m) and is arranged to coincide with the thickness direction of the substrate 700, and the second vibration motor 72 is the axis of the rotation shaft (dotted line n). It is arranged to be parallel to the fixed surface of the substrate 700, but the first vibration motor 71 is arranged parallel to the fixed surface of the substrate 700 (dotted line n), and the second vibration motor is arranged parallel to the fixed surface of the substrate 700. The 72-series rotating shaft axis (dotted line m) may be arranged to coincide with the thickness direction of the substrate 700. However, the second vibration motor 72 is preferably a flat-type motor whose length in the axial direction of the rotating shaft is shorter than the length of the outer diameter. In such a flat motor, the thickness of the electronic device can be reduced and the thickness can be reduced. In addition, in electronic equipment, for the thickness, the in-plane direction orthogonal to these, that is, the in-plane direction of the substrate 700 can be compared to the outer space, and the outer diameter of the second vibration motor 72 can be somewhat There is no problem if it becomes bigger. By increasing the outer diameter of the second vibration motor 72 (compared to the first vibration motor 71), the torque can be increased, and the response can be accelerated (compared to the first vibration motor 71). Accordingly, when the operator touches the touch panel with a finger, and the input via the touch is conveyed to the operator, it is a person who can respond immediately in response to the contact of the operator's finger. Of course, it is also effective to reduce the weight of the hammer of the second vibration motor. (Vibration mode)

Fig. 6 is a diagram for explaining the vibration mode of the vibration generating device.

The representative vibration mode of the first vibration motor 71 is shown in FIG. 6(a).

In this embodiment, the first activity is called reception or alarm, and the notification duration from the activity is a relatively long activity.

Therefore, the smartphone 1 notifies the first event period (later, the first event notification period), controls the power of the first vibration motor 71 to be turned on for a certain period of time, and sets the on period, and then controls it to be turned off for a certain period of time and set to off. Interval. When the combination of the open section/closed section is taken as the combination P1, the smartphone 1 controls the first vibration motor 71 repeatedly in the combination P1 during the first event notification period.

The representative vibration mode of the second vibration motor 72 is shown in FIG. 6(b).

In the present embodiment, the second activity corresponds to a relatively short activity called the continuous notification period of contact or pressing.

Therefore, the smartphone 1 notifies the second event period (later, the second event notification period) as shown in the pattern A, controls the power of the second vibration motor 72 to be turned on for a certain period of time, and sets the turn-on interval. The period during which the power is turned on is controlled to be a long period, and the power is controlled to be turned off, and the off interval is set. When the combination of the open section/close section is taken as the combination P2, the smartphone 1 controls the second vibration motor 72 repeatedly in the combination P2 during the second event notification period.

In addition, as shown in pattern B, the smartphone 1 is established during the second event notification period, and the power of the second vibration motor 72 is frequently switched on/off during a certain period of time (for example, during the 0.5 second on period). Among them, switch the controller about 3 to 5 times) to set an open interval with a short open/close cycle, and then control to close for a certain period longer than the open interval, and a combination P3 that sets an off interval is also acceptable. However, the usual on/off switch is an interactive repetitive opening interval of 0.5 seconds to 1 second, and a closing interval of 0.5 seconds to 1 second.

Alternatively, as shown in the pattern C, it may be a configuration that continuously performs the control of frequently switching the power supply of the second vibration motor 72 on/off during the second event notification period.

However, in any case of FIG. 6, the number system showing the top when the power is turned on (vibrating) and the bottom when the display is turned off is an example, and is not a limitation of the figure.

Or, instead of having the structure of the vibration mode through the combination of on/off as described above, and even if it is the first vibration motor 71 or the second vibration motor 72, the power supply of each vibration motor is made at the same time as each activity is generated. It is also possible to enable it and continue to drive during the notification event (not shown).

In addition, the above-mentioned vibration mode is memorized in the setting information database 43 (FIG. 2), and is constructed in conjunction with the same memorized activities. In this case, it may be a configuration in which the operator accepts the correspondence between each activity and each vibration mode and memorizes it. Alternatively, each vibration mode and each activity may be configured as a configuration set in the smartphone 1 in advance.

When the smartphone 1 detects the first activity and the second activity and informs, the occurrence time of the two activities or the reporting period does not overlap, it is caused by the vibration through any one of the above vibration modes, each The vibration motor can be used for notification of each activity.

In this embodiment, the smartphone 1 repeats the first activity and the second activity, and adjusts the vibration motors that notify each activity as follows. That is, if the activity of the other party is detected in the notification based on the activity of one party, the smartphone 1 is a notification about the activity of the other party that is detected, and any one of the next two adjustments is made.

However, the situation where the first activity and the second activity are repeatedly generated means that, for example, it is considered that, for example, a touch on the touch panel 8 at the same time as the "reception detection (first activity)" (second activity) "The situation.

The first adjustment is an adjustment to avoid duplication of the opening section of the first vibration motor 71 and the second vibration motor 72. In this adjustment, the start of the opening interval for the activity of the other party that is detected later on the smartphone 1 becomes the closing interval for the activity of the other party that was previously detected, and controls the activity of the other party that is detected after the notification. Vibration motor.

The second adjustment is an adjustment to avoid duplication of the closed section of one of the first vibration motor 71 and the second vibration motor 72 and the open section of the other. In this adjustment, the start of the opening interval for the activity of the other party that is detected later on the smart phone 1 becomes the opening interval for the activity of the other party that was previously detected, and controls the activity of the other party detected after the notification. Vibration motor.

However, even if the first activity and the second activity are repeatedly detected, the smartphone 1 has not performed the first adjustment or the second adjustment as described above, and it has nothing to do with the opening interval and closing interval of one of the previous activities. , And it can also be used as a (unadjusted) composition to start an activity related to the other party.

FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining the first adjustment, the second adjustment, and the vibration state of each vibration motor without adjustment.

First, the first adjustment will be explained.

Fig. 7(a) shows an example in which the smartphone 1 controls the second vibration motor 72 to be turned on when the first vibration motor 71 is turned off.

As shown in FIG. 7(a), the smartphone 1 is driving the first vibration motor 71 based on the first movement (opening section), and even if the second movement occurs, the second driving motor 72 is not immediately driven. In other words, the smartphone 1 controls the second vibration motor 72 so that the opening sections of the first vibration motor 71 and the second vibration motor 72 do not overlap.

In addition, in the smartphone 1, the second vibration motor 72 is not turned on immediately after the first vibration motor 71 is turned off, and the second vibration motor 72 is turned on after a certain time lag ta. However, even if the smart phone 1 sets the time delay ta, the opening interval of the first vibration motor 71 and the opening interval of the second vibration motor 72 are not overlapped, and the control is controlled from the closing control of the second vibration motor 72 to the next opening. Control interval tb.

By setting this time delay ta, because the vibration based on the first vibration motor 71 and the vibration based on the second vibration motor 72 are not continuous, and there is a non-vibrating interval, it can be correctly notified that the first activity is occurring The operator has generated/will generate the second activity.

However, as a configuration in which no specific time delay ta is provided, the second vibration motor 72 may be turned on immediately after the first vibration motor 71 is turned off and controlled.

In this way, in the example shown in FIG. 7(a), the smartphone 1 controls the section in which the first vibration motor 71 and the second vibration motor 72 are not installed in parallel and are driven in parallel, so that the related parallelism can be suppressed ( At the same time) the largest current consumption in the driving situation.

Therefore, in this embodiment, damage to the battery of the smartphone 1 can be reduced and battery life can be extended.

Next, the second adjustment will be described.

7(b) and (c) show an example in which the smartphone 1 turns on and controls the second vibration motor 72 when the first vibration motor 71 is turned on.

As shown in Figure 7(b), the timing of detecting the second activity (the occurrence of the second activity) is based on the (opening section) condition of the driving (opening section) of the first vibration motor 71 of the first activity. The mobile phone 1 drives the second vibration motor 72 simultaneously with the detection of the second activity. In this configuration, the smartphone 1 is that the opening interval of the first vibration motor 71 and the opening interval of the second vibration motor 72 overlap, and the interval tb is controlled.

In addition, as shown in Fig. 7(c), the timing of detecting the second activity is not based on the driving (off section) of the first vibration motor 71 of the first activity. The smartphone 1 is set even if the second activity is detected. 2 is active without driving the second vibration motor 72, and the opening interval of the first vibration motor 71 overlaps with the vibration, so the time delay ta. Then, after the time delay ta, the second vibration motor 72 is driven.

However, in FIGS. 7(b) and (c), the case where the vibration mode of the second vibration motor 72 is the mode A (FIG. 6(b)) has been exemplified, but it is not limited to this. As the vibration mode of the second vibration motor 72, even if it is the mode B (FIG. 6(b)), it may be configured in the same manner.

In this way, in the example illustrated in Figs. 7(b) and (c), the second eccentric weight 712 of the second vibration motor 72 is lighter than the first eccentric weight 711 of the first motor 71. The second vibration motor 72 is more responsive than the first vibration motor 71, and it is constructed so that it does not consume a large amount of current.

In addition, the smartphone 1 is a case where the first vibration motor 71 and the second vibration motor 72 are driven in parallel, and various vibrations can be generated by setting the vibration modes of the two to be different. Therefore, even in the driving of the first vibration motor 71 based on the first activity, the second vibration motor 72 based on the second activity is driven, and the type (mode) of the vibration or the difference in the driving time can be effectively notified. The different activities are based on the operator.

Next, the case where there is no adjustment will be explained.

As shown in Fig. 7(d), even if the smartphone 1 detects the second activity during the driving of the first vibration motor 71, it does not concern the opening interval and closing interval of the first vibration motor 71. The second vibration motor 72 is driven. And, after that, it is not related to the driving of the first vibration motor 71, but for the second vibration motor 72, vibration based on the second movement is generated.

However, in FIG. 7, the case where the smart phone 1 detects the state of the first activity (the first vibration motor 71) and detects the second activity has been explained, but for the case of the second activity of the first activity The same applies to the situation.

However, since the opening interval for the first event is longer than the opening interval for the second event, the smartphone 1 series is also configured as a configuration that can be controlled as follows.

That is, the smartphone 1 is related to the vibration related to the first activity detected later. Even if the opening period of the second activity detected in advance ends, only the opening section of the vibration mode corresponding to the first activity continues. The first vibration motor 71 vibrates. Or, regarding the vibration related to the first activity detected later, the vibration of the first vibration motor 71 is forcibly ended at the same time as the end of the opening period of the second activity.

Similarly, in the first adjustment described in Figure 7(a), for the case where the second activity is detected in the closed interval related to the first activity previously detected, the smartphone 1 will immediately drive the second activity. For the vibration motor 72, in the opening section of the second activity, when the closing section of the first activity ends, either the case of continuing the opening section of the second activity or the case where it is forced to end.

Fig. 8 is a diagram for explaining a modification of the above-mentioned vibration state.

The modification illustrated in the same figure is an example of a case where either the first vibration motor 71 or the second vibration motor 72 is driven preferentially, and the other one that is not prioritized is stopped.

In this modified example, for the first vibration motor 71 and the second vibration motor 72, it is constantly monitored whether each vibration motor is in an on state. In addition, the vibration motor that is set to give priority to its vibration is controlled to be driven preferentially by the one that stops driving the other vibration motor.

However, this setting is accepted by the operator through the input/output unit 80 of the smart phone 1 and stored in the setting information database 43. In addition, the smartphone 1 may be configured to have a vibrating motor for prioritized drive (that is, the drive is not stopped even if there is an overlap of activity). Furthermore, it is acceptable to set it in advance, and it can be configured by the operator to change the setting.

FIG. 8 shows, as an example, the driving time when the second vibration motor 72 is set to be driven with priority over the first vibration motor 71. As shown in FIG.

However, it is shown in FIG. 8 that during the first event notification period of one, there are three different second events. The "first notice period for the second event", "second notice period for the second event", and "the second notice period for the third event" are in each of Figure 6(b) explained in the second The vibration mode A, B, or C of the vibration motor 72 is equivalent to the period during which the smartphone 1 vibrates the second vibration motor 72.

When the smartphone 1 detects the first second activity (tA), if the first vibration motor 71 is turned off (the first activity is generated, but in the closed interval of the vibration mode of the first vibration motor 71) , The second vibration motor 72 is driven.

In addition, when the smart phone 1 detects the second activity of the second time (tB), if the first vibration motor 71 is driving (in the opening period of the vibration mode of the first vibration motor 71), stop the first vibration After the driving of the motor 71, the second vibration motor 72 is driven.

However, it may be configured to provide the time delay ta described in FIG. 7 between the stop of the drive of the first vibration motor 71 and the drive of the second vibration motor 72.

In addition, the smartphone 1 drives the first vibration motor 71 at the time (tC) when the second activity of the second time ends, and the first activity continues.

In this way, in this modification, the smartphone 1 can accurately notify the operator of an activity with a higher priority through vibration.

Next, the operation of the above-mentioned smart phone 1 will be described.

FIG. 9 is an operation diagram for explaining the vibration operation of the smartphone 1 of this embodiment.

The CPU 10 of the smart phone 1 constantly monitors the occurrence of specific activities according to the power state of the smart phone 1 when the smart phone 1 is turned on (step 5).

However, the specific activity in this embodiment refers to the reception from the other end (the first activity), the arrival of the alarm time (the first activity), the contact or pressing on the touch panel 8 (the second activity) as described above. activity).

The CPU 10 judges that no specific activity has occurred (step 5; N), and continues to monitor whether there is a specific activity.

On the other hand, when it is determined that there is a specific activity (step 5; Y), the CPU 10 determines whether the vibration setting is set to on (step 10). This vibration setting refers to the setting of whether to implement a notification to make the smartphone 1 vibrate when there is any activity. The CPU 10 memorizes the information received from the operator through the input/output unit 80 in advance (either one of the vibration setting is on or the vibration setting is off) in the setting information database 43, and it is determined by confirming the setting information database 43 Make judgments. This vibration setting is coordinated with the TPO using the location or time of the smart phone 1, and can be switched through the setting change from the operator. However, "Vibration Setting On" is the setting of notification using vibration, and "Vibration Setting Off" is the setting of notification using vibration.

When the CPU 10 sets the vibration setting to off (step 10; N), the normal notification process (step 20) for notification by sound is performed, and the notification process is ended.

On the other hand, when the CPU 10 determines that the vibration setting is set to ON (step 10; Y), it determines whether the specific activity generated is the first activity (step 30). The judgment of whether it is the first activity is performed by, for example, remembering a list of related activities in the setting information database 43, or knowing which activity corresponds to the corresponding table of the first activity (or the second activity), and then confirming it.

When the generated specific activity is judged to be the first activity (step 30; Y), the CPU 10 drives the first vibration motor 71 to generate vibration (step 40).

In addition, the CPU 10 continues to monitor whether the first activity has ended (step 50), and returns to step 40 during the unfinished period of the first activity (step 50; N) and continues to drive the first vibration motor 71.

On the other hand, the CPU 10 determines that the first activity is ended (step 50; Y) is to end the notification process via vibration.

The CPU 10 drives the second vibration motor 72 (step 60) when the generated specific activity is determined to be the second activity (step 30; N). As a result, the smartphone 1 generates a vibration that is smaller than the vibration through the first vibration motor 71 when the second activity is generated.

In addition, the CPU 10 continues to monitor whether the second activity has ended (step 70), and returns to step 60 during the non-end period of the second activity (step 70; N) and continues to drive the second vibration motor 72.

On the other hand, the CPU 10 determines that the second activity is ended (step 70; Y) is to end the notification process via vibration.

However, in the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 9, the operation is explained focusing on the generated one activity, but the monitoring of whether a specific activity has occurred (step 5) is often performed. Therefore, each activity that can be generated continuously, or if it occurs during a certain period, is processed for each activity.

That is, while the first activity occurs, the second activity occurs (in addition, when the second activity occurs, the first activity occurs). As a result, it is possible to drive the first vibration motor 71 at the same time. And the state of the second vibration motor 72.

FIG. 10 is an operation diagram for explaining another example of the vibration operation of the smartphone 1 of this embodiment.

The embodiment illustrated in FIG. 10 is particularly equivalent to the combination of vibration described in FIG. 7(a), while the smartphone 1 is the first vibration motor 71 and the second vibration motor 72 at the same time. Driven to control. For example, the first activity corresponding to the first vibration motor 71 is better than the second activity corresponding to the second vibration motor 72, and can be configured for important or emergency situations.

However, in FIG. 10, the same step numbers are attached to the same operations as those described in FIG. 9, and the description is omitted.

In the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 10, when it is determined that the generated specific activity is not the first activity (step 30; N), the CPU 10 determines whether the first vibration motor 71 is driving (step 80).

However, in this step 80 "the first vibration motor 71 is driving" means: in order to notify the first activity generated before this activity, the driving state of the first vibration motor 71 that has been driven (power on) By.

The CPU 10 determines that the first vibration motor 71 is already being driven (step 80: Y), and continues to monitor the driving state of the first vibration motor 71.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the first vibration motor 71 is not being driven (step 80: N), the CPU 10 drives the second vibration motor 72 (step 60).

However, at this time, immediately after the judgment is made, the CPU 10 may drive the second vibration motor 72, or it may be configured to drive only the specific time delay ta as illustrated in FIG. 7 to delay the time. can.

Furthermore, when the specific time delay ta is not set, considering that the vibration through the first vibration motor 71 and the vibration through the second vibration motor 72 are continuous, it is desirable to set different vibration modes for each.

However, in FIG. 10, it has been described that the first vibration motor 71 (first activity) has priority over the second vibration motor 72 (second activity), but on the contrary, the second vibration motor 72 may also be used as an example. Priority composition. In this case, before driving the first vibration motor 71 (step 40), a configuration is added to determine whether the second vibration motor 72 is driving.

In this way, in the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 10, the smartphone 1 is based on the first vibration motor 71 during the driving period because it is assumed that the second vibration motor 72 is not driven even if the second movement is generated. Therefore, it can be more accurate The vibration is used to notify the first actor corresponding to the first vibration motor 71.

In addition, when two vibration motors are not driven at the same time, power consumption can be reduced.

Furthermore, by making each vibration mode (power on/off cycle) as different, assuming that the vibrations through the first vibration motor 71 and the second vibration motor 72 are continuous, the operator can also recognize through changes in vibration Generating ‧ Those who have generated different activities.

Fig. 11 is an operation diagram for explaining the vibration operation of the smart phone 1 of the present embodiment, and in particular, corresponds to the operation of the modified example of the combination of vibration described in Fig. 8.

Even in the present embodiment described using FIG. 11, as in the embodiment described in FIG. 9, the smartphone 1 does not drive the first vibration motor 71 and the second vibration motor 72 at the same time.

However, in FIG. 11, a configuration in which the second vibration motor 72 is driven in priority to the first vibration motor 71 will be described. In other words, the second movement corresponding to the second vibration motor 72 is better than the first movement corresponding to the first vibration motor 71, and can be configured for important or emergency situations.

However, for operations that are the same as those described in FIG. 9 or FIG. 10, the same step numbers are attached, and descriptions are omitted.

In the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 11, when it is determined that the first vibration motor 71 is already being driven (step 80; Y), the CPU 10 does not end even if it is assumed that the first activity generated before that point in time In this case, the first vibration motor 71 is also stopped (step 90). This stop is a so-called interrupt stop. Next, the CPU 10 drives the second vibration motor 72 (step 60).

However, in this step 80, "the first vibration motor 71 is driving" means: similar to the description in FIG. 10, in order to notify that the first activity is generated before this activity, it has been driven (power on) The driving state of the first vibration motor 71.

In addition, the CPU 10 continues to monitor whether the second activity is over (step 70), and when it is judged that the second activity is over (step 70; Y), in this embodiment, it then moves to judging whether the first activity is over Processing (step 50).

However, in FIG. 11, it has been described that the second vibration motor 72 (second activity) is given priority over the first vibration motor 71 (first activity), but on the contrary, the first vibration motor 71 may also be used as an example. Priority composition.

In this case, before driving the first vibration motor 71 (step 40), a configuration such as "determining whether the second vibration motor 72 is already being driven" is added. Furthermore, in the case where the second drive motor 72 is driving, the second vibration motor 72 may be stopped and the first vibration motor 71 may be driven.

In this way, in the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 11, when the smartphone 1 generates a second activity with a higher priority order, it is assumed that if it is to accept that the second activity is generated before the second activity, the priority order is higher. The second activity is a low first activity and drives the center of the first vibration motor 71, and the second vibration motor 72 is driven in order to notify the second activity that immediately occurs when the driving of the first vibration motor 71 is stopped.

Therefore, when the second activity corresponding to the second vibration motor 72 with a higher priority is notified, since the two vibration motors are not repeatedly driven, a more accurate notification using vibration can be performed.

In addition, when two vibration motors are not driven at the same time, power consumption can be reduced.

As mentioned above, the various embodiments of the present invention have been described, but the present invention is not limited to the described embodiments or modifications, and various modifications can be made within the scope described in the scope of each patent application. .

In the above-mentioned embodiment, the vibration motor that can be driven corresponding to the first movement or the second movement can be set to either the first vibration motor 71 or the second vibration motor 72, but others can also be used as components. Such as the composition of the following combination.

For example, in order to notify the detection of an emergency earthquake report, etc., or in order to perform an action or input that is prohibited even if it is a contact for input, and to notify the operator of the vibration generation used for warning, it is created It is also possible to combine the first vibration motor 71 and the second vibration motor 72 to simultaneously drive both of them.

Or, for the smart phone 1, a touch sensor, pressure sensor, temperature sensor, etc. are added to detect when the smart phone 1 is placed on the table or held in the hands of the operator, In the case of performing this detection, it may be assumed that the second vibration motor 72 is driven even if there is a movement that is set to drive the first vibration motor 71.

In addition, it may be configured such that the smart phone 1 and the operator can be in a non-contact state and can be set as the first activity.

In addition, it may be configured such that the smartphone 1 and the operator can be in contact with each other, and can be set as the second activity.

In addition, it may be used as a configuration in which both the normal notification processing by sound and the vibration notification processing by vibration are used.

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Claims (7)

A vibration generating device is characterized by comprising: a first vibration motor that is provided with a first hammer to rotate or reciprocate the first hammer to generate vibration, and a second hammer is provided to rotate or rotate the second hammer. The reciprocating motion generates vibration, and the second vibration motor whose time constant is smaller than that of the first vibration motor, and the first vibration motor corresponding to the first motion, and the second motion which is different from the first motion. In the vibration control means of the second vibration motor, the first vibration motor is a rotary type motor, and the second vibration motor is a linear type motor. For example, in the vibration generating device described in item 1 of the scope of patent application, the weight of the second hammer system is less than that of the first hammer. The vibration generating device described in item 1 or item 2 of the scope of patent application, wherein the first vibration motor and the second vibration motor are through the direction of vibration generated by the first vibration motor, and through the second vibration motor The generated vibration direction is arranged in a non-parallel state. For example, the vibration generating device described in item 1 or item 2 of the scope of patent application, wherein the vibration control means is performed on the first vibration motor when driving the first vibration motor in preference to the second vibration motor. In the drive, the first control of the aforementioned second vibration motor is not driven, or the aforementioned In the driving of the first vibration motor, any one of the second controls of the aforementioned second vibration motor is driven. An electronic device equipped with: a vibration generating device as described in any one of items 1 to 4 in the scope of the aforementioned patent application, and a means for detecting reception from a terminal, or a setting for detecting reception Either of the set time arrival detecting means for the arrival of the time, and the electronic equipment of the input receiving means that accepts input through contact or pressing, characterized in that the aforementioned first activity is detected by the aforementioned reception detecting means for the self-terminal Or at least one of the arrival of the set time detected by the aforementioned set time arrival detecting means, and the aforementioned second activity is the contact or pressing received by the aforementioned input accepting means. For example, the electronic device described in item 5 of the scope of patent application, which is further equipped with: accepting the corresponding activity settings of the first activity and the second activity corresponding to the first vibration motor and the second vibration motor. Means. For example, the electronic device described in item 5 or item 6 of the scope of patent application, wherein the aforementioned input receiving means is a touch panel.

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