WO2013118820A1 - Electronic device and reproduction time vibration system - Google Patents

Abstract

An electronic device comprises: N or more vibrators (a vibration unit) constituted by N types of vibrators having different vibration frequencies (where N ≥ 2); a reproduction unit that reproduces a sound; and a control unit that causes a predetermined vibrator to vibrate in accordance with the sound frequency of the sound reproduced by the reproduction unit.

Description

Electronic equipment and playback vibration system

The present invention relates to an electronic device and a playback vibration system.
This application claims priority based on Japanese Patent Application No. 2012-027343 filed on February 10, 2012, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference.

Conventionally, a portable information terminal having a vibrating part in a casing is known (for example, see Patent Document 1). The portable information terminal described in Patent Literature 1 vibrates the vibration unit at a different level according to the input enabled / disabled state of the touch panel.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2010-152893

However, the portable information terminal disclosed in Patent Document 1 vibrates the casing as a notification means, and cannot vibrate the casing according to sound.

An electronic device according to an aspect of the present invention includes N or more vibrators including N (N ≧ 2) types of vibrators having different vibration frequencies, a playback unit that plays back sound, and playback performed in the playback unit. And a control unit that vibrates a predetermined vibrator according to the sound frequency of the sound to be performed.

In another aspect of the vibration system according to the present invention, N or more vibrators composed of N (N ≧ 2) kinds of vibrators having different vibration frequencies, a sound frequency of sound reproduced in stereo, and The first electronic device having a control unit that controls the vibrator according to the direction of the sound image by stereo reproduction, and M or more M (M ≧ 2) kinds of vibrators having different vibration frequencies And a second electronic device having a vibrator and a control unit that controls the vibrator according to a sound frequency of sound reproduced in stereo and a direction of a sound image obtained by stereo reproduction.

According to another aspect of the present invention, a playback vibration system includes a speaker and a first electronic device having N or more vibrators composed of N (N ≧ 2) vibrators having different vibration frequencies. , A second electronic device having a speaker and M or more vibrators composed of M (M ≧ 2) kinds of vibrators having different vibration frequencies, a playback section for playing back stereo sound, and stereo playback And a third electronic device having a control unit for controlling the vibrator of the first electronic device and the second electronic device in accordance with the sound frequency of the sound and the direction of the sound image obtained by stereo reproduction. .

According to the aspect of the present invention, it is possible to vibrate a vibrator according to the level of reproduced sound among a plurality of vibrators. Therefore, for example, the user can feel music as a tactile sensation.

It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating arrangement | positioning of the vibrator | oscillator in each example of the electronic device by the 1st Embodiment of this invention. 2 is an example of a functional block diagram of electronic devices 100 to 105. FIG. 7 is an example of a control table for controlling the vibrating units 140 to 145. 10 is another example of a control table for controlling the vibrating units 143 to 145. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating arrangement | positioning of the vibrator | oscillator in each example of the vibration system at the time of reproduction | regeneration by the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is an example of a functional block diagram of vibration system 10, 14, 15 at the time of reproduction. It is an example of the control table which controls the vibration parts 140L, 140R, 144L, 144R, 145L, 145R. It is an example of a functional block diagram of vibration system 20, 24, and 25 at the time of reproduction. It is an example of a functional block diagram of vibration system 30, 34, and 35 at the time of reproduction.

[First Embodiment]
Hereinafter, a first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the arrangement of vibrators in each example of the electronic apparatus according to the first embodiment of the invention. The electronic apparatus according to the first embodiment includes N or more vibrators including N (N ≧ 2) kinds of vibrators having different vibration frequencies. In other words, the electronic apparatus according to the first embodiment includes A (A ≧ 2) types and B (A ≧ B) vibrators having different vibration frequencies.
The control unit of the electronic device can selectively drive and vibrate at least one of the plurality of vibrators, or can drive and vibrate all of the plurality of vibrators. The control unit can determine at least one driving vibrator from the plurality of vibrators based on the predetermined information.

(Electronic device 100)
An electronic device 100, which is an example of an electronic device according to the first embodiment, includes two vibrators ( vibrators 140a and 140b) as illustrated in FIG. The positions of circles A and B in FIG. 1A represent the arrangement positions of the vibrators. 1 (b) to (f), circle S, circle T, circle U, circle A, circle B in FIG. 5 (a), circle S, circle T, circle U in FIGS. 5 (b) and 5 (c). Similarly, the position of each transducer is shown.

The vibrator (vibrator 140a) of circle A in FIG. 1A is a vibrator (hereinafter referred to as a vibrator) that vibrates at a higher vibration frequency than the vibrator (vibrator 140b) of circle B in the electronic device (electronic device 100). The vibration frequency is expressed as “high”). That is, the vibrator of the circle B is a vibrator that vibrates at a lower vibration frequency (hereinafter referred to as a vibration frequency “low”) than the vibrator of the circle A in the electronic device (electronic device 100). The same applies to the vibrator of FIG.

That is, the electronic device 100 includes a total of two vibrators, one vibrator having a vibration frequency “high” (vibrator 140a) and one vibrator having a vibration frequency “low” (vibrator 140b). In other words, the electronic device 100 includes two vibrators ( vibrators 140a and 140b) including two kinds of vibrators having different vibration frequencies (vibrators having a vibration frequency “high” and vibrators having a vibration frequency “low”). ). In other words, the electronic device 100 includes two types of vibration frequencies (vibration frequency “high” and vibration frequency “low”) and two vibrators ( vibrators 140a and 140b).

In FIG. 1B, the round T vibrator (vibrator 141b) is higher than the round U vibrator (vibrator 141c) in the electronic device (electronic device 101), and the electronic device (electronic device). 101) is a vibrator that vibrates at a lower vibration frequency than that of the round S vibrator (vibrator 141a). That is, the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1B includes a round S vibrator (hereinafter referred to as “high vibration frequency”) having a high vibration frequency and a round T vibrator (hereinafter referred to as vibration) having a medium vibration frequency. And a circular U vibrator having a low vibration frequency (hereinafter referred to as a vibration frequency “low”). The same applies to the vibrators shown in FIGS. 1C to 1F and FIGS. 5B and 5C.

Further, the values of the vibration frequency “high”, the vibration frequency “medium”, and the vibration frequency “low” are not particularly limited as long as the user can recognize each vibration difference as a tactile sense. For example, in the case of an electronic device including two types of vibrators (“high” and “low”), the user touches the vibration sense of the vibrator having the vibration frequency “high” and the vibrator having the vibration frequency “low”. Compared with the tactile sensation of vibration, the values of the vibration frequency “high” and the vibration frequency “low” are values that can be recognized that the vibration of the former is higher than the vibration of the latter. Should be set as.

Further, as shown in FIG. 1A, the vibrator 140a having the vibration frequency “high” is arranged on the upper side, and the vibrator 140b having the vibration frequency “low” is arranged on the lower side. That is, the respective vibrators (vibrator 140a and vibrator 140b) are arranged vertically (upper → lower) in descending order of the vibration frequency. However, the vibrator 140b may be arranged on the upper side and the vibrator 140a may be arranged on the lower side. That is, the respective vibrators may be arranged one above the other in ascending order of the vibration frequency.

(Electronic device 101)
An electronic device 101, which is another example of the electronic device according to the first embodiment, includes three vibrators ( vibrators 141a, 141b, 141c) as shown in FIG. That is, the electronic device 101 includes one vibrator (vibrator 141a) having a vibration frequency “high”, one vibrator (vibrator 141b) having a vibration frequency “medium”, and one vibrator (vibration frequency “low”) ( A total of three vibrators 141c) are provided. In other words, the electronic device 101 includes three types of vibrators having different vibration frequencies (a vibrator having a vibration frequency “high”, a vibrator having a vibration frequency “medium”, and a vibrator having a vibration frequency “low”). (Vibrators 141a, 141b, 141c). In other words, the electronic device 101 has three types (vibration frequency “high”, vibration frequency “medium”, vibration frequency “low”) and three vibrators ( vibrators 141a, 141b, and 141c) having different vibration frequencies. ).

As shown in FIG. 1B, the vibrator 141a having the vibration frequency “high” is disposed on the upper side, and the vibrator 141c having the vibration frequency “low” is disposed on the lower side. ”Is disposed between them. That is, the respective vibrators ( vibrators 141a, 141b, and 141c) are arranged vertically (upper to lower) in descending order of the vibration frequency. However, the vibrator 141c may be disposed on the upper side, the vibrator 141a may be disposed on the lower side, and the vibrator 141b having the vibration frequency “medium” may be disposed therebetween. That is, the respective vibrators may be arranged one above the other in ascending order of the vibration frequency.

(Electronic device 102)
An electronic device 102, which is another example of the electronic device according to the first embodiment, includes three vibrators ( vibrators 142a, 142b, 142c) as shown in FIG. In other words, the electronic device 102 includes one vibrator (vibrator 142a) having a vibration frequency “high”, one vibrator (vibrator 142b) having a vibration frequency “medium”, and one vibrator (vibration frequency “low”). A total of three vibrators 142c) are provided. In other words, the electronic device 102 includes three types of vibrators having different vibration frequencies (a vibrator having a vibration frequency “high”, a vibrator having a vibration frequency “medium”, and a vibrator having a vibration frequency “low”). (Vibrators 142a, 142b, 142c). In other words, the electronic device 102 has three types (vibration frequency “high”, vibration frequency “medium”, vibration frequency “low”) and three vibrators ( vibrators 142a, 142b, 142c) having different vibration frequencies. ).

Further, as shown in FIG. 1C, the vibrator 142a having the vibration frequency “high” is arranged on the upper side, the vibrator 142c having the vibration frequency “low” is arranged on the lower side, and the vibration frequency “medium” ”Is disposed between them (between the vertical directions). That is, the respective vibrators ( vibrators 142a, 142b, 142c) are arranged vertically (upper → lower) in descending order of the vibration frequency. However, the vibrator 142c may be disposed on the upper side, the vibrator 142a may be disposed on the lower side, and the vibrator 142b may be disposed therebetween. That is, the respective vibrators may be arranged one above the other in ascending order of the vibration frequency.

(Electronic device 103)
An electronic device 103, which is another example of the electronic device according to the first embodiment, includes six vibrators (vibrators 143a to 143f) as shown in FIG. In other words, the electronic device 103 includes two vibrators having the vibration frequency “high” ( vibrators 143a and 143b), two vibrators having the vibration frequency “medium” (vibrators 143c and 143d), and vibration having the vibration frequency “low”. A total of six vibrators including two children ( vibrators 143e and 143f) are provided. That is, the electronic device 103 includes six types of vibrators having different vibration frequencies (vibrators having a vibration frequency “high”, vibrators having a vibration frequency “medium”, and vibrators having a vibration frequency “low”). Are provided (vibrators 143a to 143f). In other words, the electronic device 103 includes three types (vibration frequency “high”, vibration frequency “medium”, vibration frequency “low”) and six vibrators (vibrators 143a to 143f) having different vibration frequencies. Prepare.

Further, as shown in FIG. 1D, the vibrators 143a and 143b having the vibration frequency “high” are disposed on the upper side, and the vibrators 143e and 143f having the vibration frequency “low” are disposed on the lower side. The vibrators 143c and 143d having the vibration frequency “medium” are disposed therebetween. That is, the respective vibrators (vibrators 143a to 143f) are arranged vertically (upper → lower) in descending order of the vibration frequency. However, the vibrators 143e and 143f may be disposed on the upper side, the vibrators 143a and 143b may be disposed on the lower side, and the vibrators 143c and 143d may be disposed therebetween. That is, the respective vibrators may be arranged one above the other in ascending order of the vibration frequency.

(Electronic device 104)
An electronic device 104, which is another example of the electronic device according to the first embodiment, includes nine vibrators (vibrators 144a to 144i) as shown in FIG. That is, the electronic device 104 includes three vibrators (vibrators 144a to 144c) having a vibration frequency “high”, three vibrators (vibrators 144d to 144f) having a vibration frequency “medium”, and vibration having a vibration frequency “low”. A total of nine vibrators including three sub-elements (vibrators 144g to 144i) are provided. In other words, the electronic device 104 includes nine types of vibrators having different vibration frequencies (vibrators having a vibration frequency “high”, vibrators having a vibration frequency “medium”, and vibrators having a vibration frequency “low”). Are provided (vibrators 144a to 144i). In other words, the electronic device 104 includes three types (vibration frequency “high”, vibration frequency “medium”, vibration frequency “low”) and nine vibrators (vibrators 144a to 144i) having different vibration frequencies. Prepare.

Further, as shown in FIG. 1E, the vibrators 144a to 144c having the vibration frequency “high” are arranged on the upper side, and the vibrators 144g to 144i having the vibration frequency “low” are arranged on the lower side. The vibrators 144d to 144f having the vibration frequency “medium” are arranged therebetween. That is, the respective vibrators (vibrators 144a to 144i) are arranged in the vertical direction (up → down) in descending order of the vibration frequency. However, the vibrators 144g to 144i may be disposed on the upper side, the vibrators 144a to 144c having the vibration frequency “high” may be disposed on the lower side, and the vibrators 144d to 144f may be disposed therebetween. That is, the respective vibrators may be arranged one above the other in ascending order of the vibration frequency.

(Electronic device 105)
An electronic device 105, which is another example of the electronic device according to the first embodiment, includes six vibrators (vibrators 145a to 145f) as shown in FIG. That is, the electronic device 105 includes one vibrator (vibrator 145a) having a vibration frequency “high”, two vibrators ( vibrators 145b and 145c) having a vibration frequency “medium”, and three vibrators having a vibration frequency “low”. A total of 6 vibrators (vibrators 145d to 145f) are provided. That is, the electronic device 105 includes six types of vibrators having different vibration frequencies (vibrators having a vibration frequency “high”, vibrators having a vibration frequency “medium”, and vibrators having a vibration frequency “low”). Are provided (vibrators 145a to 145f). In other words, the electronic device 105 includes three types (vibration frequency “high”, vibration frequency “medium”, vibration frequency “low”) and six vibrators (vibrators 145a to 145f) having different vibration frequencies. Prepare.

Further, as shown in FIG. 1 (f), the vibrator 145a having the vibration frequency “high” is arranged on the upper side, and the vibrators 145d to 145f having the vibration frequency “low” are arranged on the lower side. The “medium” vibrators 145b and 145c are arranged between them (between the vertical directions). That is, the respective vibrators (vibrators 145a to 145f) are arranged vertically (upper to lower) in descending order of the vibration frequency. However, the vibrators 145d to 145f may be arranged on the upper side, the vibrator 145a may be arranged on the lower side, and the vibrators 145b and 145c may be arranged therebetween. That is, the respective vibrators may be arranged one above the other in ascending order of the vibration frequency.

Subsequently, the internal configuration of the electronic devices 100 to 105 will be described. FIG. 2 is an example of a functional block diagram of electronic devices 100-105.

(Electronic device 100)
As shown in FIG. 2, the electronic device 100 includes a reproduction unit 110, a speaker 120, a control unit 130, a vibration unit 140, and a storage unit 190. The vibration unit 140 includes the vibrators 140a and 140b illustrated in FIG. The storage unit 190 stores audio data (for example, music data, hereinafter the same). The playback unit 110 plays back sound based on the sound data stored in the storage unit 190.

Control unit 130 vibrates vibration unit 140. Specifically, the control unit 130 vibrates a predetermined transducer among the transducers 140a and 140b according to the sound frequency of the sound reproduced by the reproduction unit 110. That is, the control unit 130 analyzes the frequency of the reproduced sound and vibrates a predetermined vibrator based on the strongest frequency, for example. Details of control of the control unit 130 will be described later.

(Electronic device 101)
As shown in FIG. 2, the electronic device 101 includes a reproduction unit 110, a speaker 120, a control unit 131, a vibration unit 141, and a storage unit 190. Note that in the configuration of the electronic device 101 (the same applies to the electronic devices 102 to 105), the playback unit 110, the speaker 120, and the storage unit 190 are the same as those of the electronic device 100. The vibration unit 141 includes the vibrators 141a to 141c shown in FIG. The control unit 131 vibrates the vibration unit 141. Specifically, the control unit 131 vibrates a predetermined transducer among the transducers 141a to 141c in accordance with the audio frequency of the audio reproduced by the reproduction unit 110. That is, the control unit 131 analyzes the frequency of the reproduced sound and vibrates a predetermined vibrator based on the strongest frequency, for example. Details of the control of the control unit 131 will be described later.

(Electronic device 102)
As shown in FIG. 2, the electronic device 102 includes a reproduction unit 110, a speaker 120, a control unit 132, a vibration unit 142, and a storage unit 190. The vibration unit 142 includes the vibrators 142a to 142c shown in FIG. The control unit 132 causes the vibration unit 142 to vibrate. Specifically, the control unit 132 vibrates a predetermined vibrator among the vibrators 142a to 142c according to the audio frequency of the sound reproduced by the reproduction unit 110. That is, the control unit 132 analyzes the frequency of the reproduced sound and vibrates a predetermined vibrator based on the strongest frequency, for example.
Details of the control of the control unit 132 will be described later.

(Electronic device 103)
As shown in FIG. 2, the electronic device 103 includes a reproduction unit 110, a speaker 120, a control unit 133, a vibration unit 143, and a storage unit 190. The vibration unit 143 includes the vibrators 143a to 143f shown in FIG. The control unit 133 causes the vibration unit 143 to vibrate. Specifically, the control unit 133 vibrates a predetermined vibrator among the vibrators 143a to 143f in accordance with the audio frequency of the sound reproduced by the reproduction unit 110. That is, the control unit 133 analyzes the frequency of the reproduced sound and vibrates a predetermined vibrator based on the strongest frequency, for example.
Details of the control of the control unit 133 will be described later.

(Electronic device 104)
As shown in FIG. 2, the electronic device 104 includes a reproduction unit 110, a speaker 120, a control unit 134, a vibration unit 144, and a storage unit 190. The vibration unit 144 includes the vibrators 144a to 144i shown in FIG. The control unit 134 vibrates the vibration unit 144. Specifically, the control unit 134 vibrates a predetermined transducer among the transducers 144a to 144i in accordance with the audio frequency of the audio reproduced by the reproduction unit 110. That is, the control unit 134 analyzes the frequency of the reproduced sound and vibrates a predetermined vibrator based on the strongest frequency, for example.
Details of the control of the control unit 134 will be described later.

(Electronic device 105)
As shown in FIG. 2, the electronic device 105 includes a reproduction unit 110, a speaker 120, a control unit 135, a vibration unit 145, and a storage unit 190. The vibration unit 145 includes the vibrators 145a to 145f shown in FIG. The control unit 135 causes the vibration unit 145 to vibrate. Specifically, the control unit 135 vibrates a predetermined transducer among the transducers 145a to 145f in accordance with the audio frequency of the audio reproduced by the reproduction unit 110. That is, the control unit 135 analyzes the frequency of the reproduced sound and vibrates a predetermined vibrator based on the strongest frequency, for example.
Details of the control of the control unit 135 will be described later.

Subsequently, the control of the control units 130 to 135 will be described. FIG. 3 is an example of a control table for controlling the vibration units 140 to 145. FIG. 4 is another example of a control table for controlling the vibration units 143 to 145.

In the electronic device 100 (the same applies to the electronic devices 101 to 105), each vibrator is assigned to one of a plurality of predetermined audio frequency bands so that a vibrator having a higher vibration frequency is assigned to a higher sound frequency band. It has been. The control unit 130 of the electronic device 100 (the control unit 131 of the electronic device 101, the control unit 132 of the electronic device 102, the control unit 133 of the electronic device 103, the control unit 134 of the electronic device 104, and the control unit 135 of the electronic device 105 are also included. Similarly, as a predetermined vibrator to be vibrated according to the audio frequency, an oscillator assigned to the audio frequency band to which the audio frequency belongs is vibrated.

For example, in the case of the electronic device 100, as shown in FIG. 3A, the vibrator 140a having the vibration frequency “high” is assigned to the high sound frequency band “500 Hz to 30 kHz” and the sound sound band “1 to 500 Hz” is low. Is assigned a vibrator 140b having a vibration frequency of “low”. Each piece of information in FIG. 3 (the same applies to each piece of information in FIGS. 4 and 7) is referred to as a control table (or allocation table). The control table in FIG. 3A is held in the electronic device 100 or a place where the electronic device 100 can refer to the control table.

The control unit 130 of the electronic device 100 refers to the control table in FIG. 3A when playing back sound, and vibrates the vibrator 140a when sound in the sound frequency band “500 Hz to 30 kHz” is being played back, When the sound of the sound frequency band “1 to 500 Hz” is being reproduced, the vibrator 140b is vibrated. Specifically, the control unit 130 generates vibration control information (vibration control signal) for vibrating the vibrator 140a having the vibration frequency “high” when the sound of the sound frequency band “500 Hz to 30 kHz” is being reproduced. Then, the generated vibration control information is output to the vibration unit 140, and vibration control information for vibrating the vibrator 140b having the vibration frequency “low” is generated when the sound of the sound frequency band “1 to 500 Hz” is reproduced. Then, the generated vibration control information is output to the vibration unit 140.

In the case of the electronic device 101, as shown in FIG. 3B, the vibrator 141a having the vibration frequency “high” is assigned to the high sound frequency band “1 kHz to 30 kHz” and the medium sound frequency band “500 Hz to 1 kHz”. Is assigned the vibrator 141b having the vibration frequency “medium”, and the vibrator 141c having the vibration frequency “low” is assigned to the low sound frequency band “1 Hz to 500 Hz”. The control table in FIG. 3B is held in the electronic device 101 or a place where the electronic device 101 can refer to it.

The control unit 131 of the electronic device 101 refers to the control table in FIG. 3B when reproducing the sound. When the sound of the sound frequency band “1 kHz to 30 kHz” is being reproduced, the vibrator 141 a is vibrated. The vibrator 141b is vibrated when the audio of the audio frequency band “500 Hz to 1 kHz” is being reproduced, and the oscillator 141c is vibrated when the audio of the audio frequency band “1 Hz to 500 Hz” is being reproduced. Specifically, when the sound of the sound frequency band “1 kHz to 30 kHz” is being reproduced, the control unit 131 generates vibration control information for vibrating the vibrator 141 a having the vibration frequency “high”, and the generated vibration When the control information is output to the vibration unit 141 and the sound of the sound frequency band “500 Hz to 1 kHz” is reproduced, vibration control information for vibrating the vibrator 141 b having the vibration frequency “medium” is generated, and the generated vibration When the control information is output to the vibration unit 141 and the sound of the sound frequency band “1 Hz to 500 Hz” is reproduced, vibration control information for vibrating the vibrator 141 c having the vibration frequency “low” is generated, and the generated vibration is generated. Control information is output to the vibration unit 141.

Similarly, in the case of the electronic device 102, the control unit 132 refers to the control table in FIG. 3C when reproducing the sound, and when the sound of the sound frequency band “1 kHz to 30 kHz” is being reproduced, 142a is vibrated, and when the sound of the audio frequency band “500 Hz to 1 kHz” is reproduced, the vibrator 142b is vibrated, and when the sound of the audio frequency band “1 Hz to 500 Hz” is reproduced, the vibrator 142c is vibrated. Vibrate.

In the case of the electronic device 103, the control unit 133 refers to the control table in FIG. 3D when reproducing the sound, and when the sound of the sound frequency band “1 kHz to 30 kHz” is being reproduced, the vibrator 143a. , 143b are vibrated, and the vibrators 143c and 143d are vibrated when the sound of the sound frequency band “500 Hz to 1 kHz” is reproduced, and the sound is vibrated when the sound of the sound frequency band “1 Hz to 500 Hz” is reproduced. The children 143e and 143f are vibrated.

Further, in the case of the electronic device 104, the control unit 134 refers to the control table in FIG. 3E at the time of sound reproduction, and when sound of the sound frequency band “1 kHz to 30 kHz” is being reproduced, the vibrator 144a. Oscillates 144c to 144c, vibrates the transducers 144d to 144f when the audio frequency band “500 Hz to 1 kHz” is reproduced, and vibrates when the audio frequency band “1 Hz to 500 Hz” is reproduced. The children 144g to 144i are vibrated.

In the case of the electronic device 105, the control unit 135 refers to the control table in FIG. 3F when reproducing the sound, and when the sound of the sound frequency band “1 kHz to 30 kHz” is being reproduced, the vibrator 145a. When the sound of the sound frequency band “500 Hz to 1 kHz” is being reproduced, the vibrators 145 b and 145 c are vibrated, and when the sound of the sound frequency band “1 Hz to 500 Hz” is being reproduced, the vibrator 145 d ˜145f is vibrated.

In the electronic devices 103, 104, and 105, vibrators having the same vibration frequency are arranged on the left and right sides of the housing. For example, in the electronic device 103, as shown in FIG. 1D, the vibrators 143a and 143b having the vibration frequency “high” are arranged side by side on the upper side, and the vibrator having the vibration frequency “low”. 143e and 143f are arranged side by side on the lower side, and vibrators 143c and 143d having a vibration frequency “medium” are arranged side by side between them.

In the case where vibrators having the same vibration frequency are arranged on the left and right sides of the housing as in the electronic devices 103, 104, and 105, when the sound is reproduced in stereo, the vibration is taken into consideration in the direction of the sound image. You may make it vibrate a child. That is, in the electronic device 103 (the same applies to the electronic devices 104 and 105), when the reproduction unit 110 reproduces audio in stereo, the control unit 133 of the electronic device 103 (the control unit 134 of the electronic device 104 and the control unit 135 of the electronic device 105). In the same manner, the vibrators arranged at the left and right positions of the housing may be vibrated according to the direction of the sound image by the stereo reproduction. Specifically, the control unit 133 (the same applies to the control unit 134 and the control unit 135), instead of the control table in which transducers are assigned for each audio frequency of audio, the audio frequency of audio to be reproduced in stereo and the stereo You may make it vibrate a vibrator | oscillator using the control table which allocated the vibrator | oscillator for every direction of the sound image by reproduction | regeneration.

For example, in the case of the electronic device 103, for example, the control table of FIG. 4A is used instead of the control table of FIG. In the case of the electronic device 104, for example, a control table shown in FIG. 4B is used instead of the control table shown in FIG. In the case of the electronic device 105, for example, the control table shown in FIG. 4C is used instead of the control table shown in FIG.

In the control table of FIG. 4A, the vibrator 143a having the vibration frequency “high” arranged on the left side is assigned to the high sound frequency band “1 kHz to 30 kHz” and the sound image direction “left to center”, and the high sound frequency band A vibrator 143b having a vibration frequency of “high” arranged on the right side is assigned to “1 kHz to 30 kHz” and a sound image direction “center to right”, and a medium sound frequency band “500 Hz to 1 kHz” and a sound image direction “left to An oscillator 143c having a vibration frequency “medium” arranged on the left side is assigned to the “center”, and a medium sound frequency band “500 Hz to 1 kHz” and a sound image direction “center to right” are arranged on the right side. ”Is assigned to a low sound frequency band“ 1 Hz to 500 Hz ”and the sound image direction“ left to center ”is a vibration frequency“ Assign the vibrator 143e of the "low sound frequency range" 1 Hz - 500 Hz "and sound direction" center-right ", and assigned a vibrator 143f vibration frequency" low "disposed on the right side.

4B and 4C, similarly to the control table of FIG. 4A, vibrators are assigned for each audio frequency of audio to be reproduced in stereo and for each direction of sound image by stereo reproduction. . Since the electronic device 105 has one vibrator (vibrator 145a) having a vibration frequency “high”, the high audio frequency band “1 kHz to 30 kHz” and the direction of the sound image in the control table of FIG. The vibrator 145a having the vibration frequency “high” is assigned to “all”.

When the electronic device 103 uses the control table of FIG. 4A, the control unit 133 refers to the control table when reproducing the sound, and the sound of the sound frequency band “1 kHz to 30 kHz” (the direction of the sound image “from left to right”). When the “center” is reproduced, the vibrator 143a is vibrated, and when the sound of the audio frequency band “1 kHz to 30 kHz” (sound image direction “center to right”) is reproduced, the vibrator 143b is vibrated. When the sound of the sound frequency band “500 Hz to 1 kHz” (sound image direction “left to center”) is being reproduced, the vibrator 143 c is vibrated, and the sound of the sound frequency band “500 Hz to 1 kHz” (the sound image direction “ When the center-right side) is being reproduced, the vibrator 143d is vibrated, and the sound of the audio frequency band “1 Hz-500 Hz” (the direction of the sound image “left-side-center”) is reproduced. ) When is played back by vibrating the vibrator 143e, when the voice of the audio frequency band "1 Hz - 500 Hz" (direction of the sound image "center-right") is being played to vibrate the vibrator 143e.

The operation of the control unit 134 when the electronic device 104 uses the control table of FIG. 4B and the operation of the control unit 135 when the electronic device 105 uses the control table of FIG. 103 is the same as the operation of the control unit 133 when the control table of FIG.

[Second Embodiment]
FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the arrangement of the vibrators in each example of the vibration system for reproduction according to the second embodiment of the present invention. The vibration system at the time of reproduction according to the second embodiment is different from the first electronic device having N or more vibrators composed of N (N ≧ 2) kinds of vibrators having different vibration frequencies. And a second electronic device having M or more vibrators composed of (M ≧ 2) types of vibrators. Note that M = N or M ≠ N.

(Vibration system during playback 10)
Which is an example reproduction vibration system 10 of the reproduction vibration system according to the second embodiment, and an electronic device 100L ₁ and the electronic device 100R _1. Vibrating portion 140L of the electronic device 100L _1, and the vibration portion 140R of the electronic device 100R _1, as shown in FIG. 5 (a), is similar to the vibrating portion 140 of the electronic device 100 shown in FIGS. 1 (a) .

That is, the reproduction vibration system 10 includes a total of two vibrations: one vibrator having a vibration frequency “high” (vibrator 140L-a) and one vibrator having a vibration frequency “low” (vibrator 140L-b). A total of two vibrations: an electronic device 100L _{1 including a} child, _one vibrator having a vibration frequency “high” (vibrator 140R-a), and one vibrator having a vibration frequency “low” (vibrator 140R-b). and an electronic device 100R ₁ with a child. That is, the reproduction vibration system 10 includes two vibrators (vibrator 140L) composed of two kinds of vibrators having different vibration frequencies (vibrators having a vibration frequency “high” and vibrators having a vibration frequency “low”). -a, the electronic device 100L ₁ comprising a vibrator 140L-b), consists of 2 types of vibration frequencies different from the vibrator (oscillator vibration frequency "high", the oscillator of the oscillating frequency of "low") 2 And an electronic device 100R ₁ including a plurality of vibrators (vibrator 140R-a, vibrator 140R-b).

In the example shown in FIG. 5A, the vibrators 140L-a and 140R-a having the vibration frequency “high” are arranged on the upper side, and the vibrators 140L-b and 140R-b having the vibration frequency “low” are arranged. Is located at the bottom. That is, the respective vibrators (vibrators 140L-a, 140L-b, 140R-a, and 140R-b) are arranged vertically (up to down) in descending order of the vibration frequency. However, the respective vibrators may be arranged one above the other in ascending order of vibration frequency.

In addition, in the reproduction vibration system 20 (described later) which is an example of the reproduction vibration system according to the third embodiment, and in the reproduction vibration system 30 (described later) which is an example of the reproduction vibration system according to the fourth embodiment. The arrangement of the vibrators is the same as that of the vibrators in the reproduction vibration system 10.

(Vibration system during playback 14)
A is reproduced during vibration system 14 an example of the reproduction vibration system according to the second embodiment, and an electronic device 104L ₁ and the electronic device 104R _1. The vibration unit 144L of the electronic device 104L ₁ and the vibration unit 144R of the electronic device 104R ₁ are the same as the vibration unit 144 of the electronic device 104 illustrated in FIG. 1E, as illustrated in FIG. .

That is, the reproduction vibration system 14 includes three vibrators having the vibration frequency “high” (vibrators 144L-a to 144L-c) and three vibrators having the vibration frequency “medium” (vibrators 144L-d to 144L-). f) The electronic device 104L ₁ having a total of nine vibrators (three vibrators 144L-g to 144L-i) having three vibration frequencies “low” and three vibrators having a vibration frequency “high” ( Vibrators 144R-a to 144R-c), three vibrators having a vibration frequency “medium” (vibrators 144R-d to 144R-f), and three vibrators having a vibration frequency “low” (vibrators 144R-g˜). and an electronic device 104R ₁ comprising 144R-i) a total of nine oscillator. That is, the reproduction vibration system 14 includes three types of vibrators having different vibration frequencies (vibrators having a vibration frequency “high”, vibrators having a vibration frequency “medium”, and vibrators having a vibration frequency “low”). the electronic device 104L ₁ comprising nine vibrator (vibrator 144L-a ~ 144L-i) , the vibration of the vibration frequency is three different vibrators (vibrator vibration frequency "high", the oscillation frequency "medium" comprising a child, an electronic device 104R ₁ comprising nine transducer composed of the transducer) of the oscillation frequency "low" (vibrator 144R-a ~ 144R-i) .

In the example shown in FIG. 5B, the vibrators 144L-a to 144L-c and 144R-a to 144R-c having the vibration frequency “high” are arranged on the upper side, and the vibration having the vibration frequency “low” is provided. Children 144L-g to 144L-i, 144R-g to 144R-i are arranged on the lower side, and vibrators 144L-d to 144L-f and 144R-d to 144R-f having a vibration frequency of “medium” are placed between them. Has been placed. That is, the respective vibrators (vibrators 144L-a to 144L-i, 144R-a to 144R-i) are arranged vertically (upper to lower) in descending order of the vibration frequency. However, the respective vibrators may be arranged one above the other in ascending order of vibration frequency.

In addition, in a reproduction vibration system 24 (described later) which is an example of a reproduction vibration system according to the third embodiment, and in a reproduction vibration system 34 (described later) which is an example of a reproduction vibration system according to the fourth embodiment. The arrangement of the vibrators is the same as that of the vibrators in the reproduction vibration system 14.

(Vibration system during playback 15)
Which is an example reproduction vibration system 15 of the reproduction vibration system according to the second embodiment, and an electronic device 105L ₁ and the electronic device 105R _1. As shown in FIG. 5C, the vibration unit 145L of the electronic device 105L _{1 and} the vibration unit 145R of the electronic device 105R ₁ are the same as the vibration unit 145 of the electronic device 105 shown in FIG. .

That is, the reproduction vibration system 15 includes one vibrator (vibrator 145L-a) having a vibration frequency “high”, two vibrators (vibrators 145L-b, 145L-c) having a vibration frequency “medium”, vibration An electronic device 105L ₁ including a total of six vibrators (three vibrators 145L-d to 145L-f) having a frequency “low” and one vibrator (vibrator 145R−) having a vibration frequency “high”. a), two vibrators having a vibration frequency of “medium” (vibrators 145R-b, 145R-c) and three vibrators having a vibration frequency of “low” (vibrators 145R-d to 145R-f) provided with a vibrator and an electronic device 105R _1. That is, the reproduction vibration system 15 includes three types of vibrators having different vibration frequencies (vibrators having a vibration frequency “high”, vibrators having a vibration frequency “medium”, and vibrators having a vibration frequency “low”). the electronic device 105L ₁ comprising six transducers (transducers 145L-a ~ 145L-f) , the vibration of the vibration frequency is three different vibrators (vibrator vibration frequency "high", the oscillation frequency "medium" comprising a child, an electronic device 105R ₁ comprising six transducers composed of the transducer) of the oscillation frequency "low" (vibrator 145R-a ~ 145R-f) .

In the example shown in FIG. 5C, the vibrators 145L-a and 145R-a having the vibration frequency “high” are arranged on the upper side, and the vibrators 145L-d to 145L-f having the vibration frequency “low” are arranged. 145R-d to 145R-f are arranged on the lower side, and vibrators 145L-b, 145L-c, 145R-b, and 144R-c having vibration frequencies of “medium” are arranged therebetween. That is, the respective vibrators (145L-a to 145L-f, 145R-a to 145R-f) are arranged vertically (up to down) in descending order of the vibration frequency. However, the respective vibrators may be arranged one above the other in ascending order of vibration frequency.

In addition, in a reproduction vibration system 25 (described later) as an example of a reproduction vibration system according to the third embodiment, and in a reproduction vibration system 35 (described later) as an example of a reproduction vibration system according to the fourth embodiment. The arrangement of the vibrators is the same as that of the vibrators in the reproduction vibration system 15.

Subsequently, the internal configuration of the vibration system 10 during reproduction, the vibration system 14 during reproduction, and the vibration system 15 during reproduction will be described. FIG. 6 is an example of a functional block diagram of the vibration system 10, 14, 15 during reproduction.

(Vibration system during playback 10)
The reproduction vibration system 10 includes the electronic device 100L ₁ and the electronic device 100R ₁ as described above. As illustrated in FIG. 6, the electronic device 100L ₁ includes a reproduction unit 110, a speaker 120L, a control unit 130L, a vibration unit 140L, a communication unit 180L, and a storage unit 190. Electronic device 100R ₁ includes a speaker 120R, the control unit 130R, the vibrating portion 140R and the communication unit 180R.

Vibrating portion 140L of the electronic device 100L ₁ is vibrator 140L-a shown in FIG. 5 (a), composed of 140L-b. Vibrating portion 140R of the electronic device 100R ₁ is vibrator 140R-a shown in FIG. 5 (a), composed of 140R-b.

Storage unit 190 of the electronic device 100L ₁ stores audio data. The reproduction unit 110 the electronic device 100L _1, the stereo reproduction sound based on the sound data stored in the storage unit 190. Speakers 120L of the electronic device 100L ₁ outputs the reproduced sound (left of the sound image). The communication unit 180L of the electronic device 100L ₁ outputs the reproduced audio to the electronic device 100R _1.

Controller 130L of the electronic device 100L ₁ vibrates the vibrating portion 140L. Specifically, the control unit 130L vibrates a predetermined vibrator of the vibrators 140L-a and 140L-b according to the audio frequency of the sound reproduced by the reproduction unit 110. Details of the control of the control unit 130L will be described later.

The playback sound is input from the electronic device 100L ₁ to the communication unit 180R of the electronic device 100R ₁ . Speaker 120R of the electronic device 100R ₁ outputs the reproduced sound (right of the sound image).

Controller 130R of the electronic device 100R ₁ vibrates the vibration unit 140R. Specifically, the control unit 130R, according to the voice of the voice frequency input from the electronic device 100L _1, vibrator 140R-a, among the 140R-b, vibrates the predetermined oscillator. Details of the control of the control unit 130R will be described later.

(Vibration system during playback 14)
The reproduction vibration system 14 includes the electronic device 104L ₁ and the electronic device 104R ₁ as described above. As shown in FIG. 6, the electronic device 104L ₁ includes a reproduction unit 110, a speaker 120L, a control unit 134L, a vibration unit 144L, a communication unit 180L, and a storage unit 190. Electronic device 104R ₁ includes a speaker 120R, the control unit 134R, the vibrating portion 144R and the communication unit 180R.
Of the configuration of the playback vibration system 14 (same for the playback vibration system 15), the playback unit 110, the speakers 120L and 120R, the communication units 180L and 180R, and the storage unit 190 are the same as the playback vibration system 10. It is.

Controller 134L of the electronic device 104L ₁ vibrates the vibrating portion 144L. Specifically, the control unit 134L vibrates a predetermined vibrator among the vibrators 144L-a to 144L-i in accordance with the audio frequency of the sound reproduced by the reproduction unit 110. Details of the control of the control unit 134L will be described later.

Controller 134R of the electronic device 104R ₁ vibrates the vibration unit 144R. Specifically, the control unit 134R, according to the voice of the voice frequency input from the electronic device 104L _1, of the vibrator 144R-a ~ 144R-i, vibrates the predetermined oscillator. Details of the control of the control unit 134R will be described later.

(Vibration system during playback 15)
The reproduction vibration system 15 includes the electronic device 105L ₁ and the electronic device 105R ₁ as described above. As shown in FIG. 6, the electronic device 105L ₁ includes a reproduction unit 110, a speaker 120L, a control unit 135L, a vibration unit 145L, a communication unit 180L, and a storage unit 190. Electronic device 105R ₁ includes a speaker 120R, the control unit 135R, the vibrating portion 145R and the communication unit 180R.

Controller 135L of the electronic device 105L ₁ vibrates the vibrating portion 145L. Specifically, the control unit 135L vibrates a predetermined transducer among the transducers 145L-a to 145L-f in accordance with the audio frequency of the sound reproduced by the reproduction unit 110. Details of the control of the control unit 135L will be described later.

Controller 135R of the electronic device 105R ₁ vibrates the vibration unit 145R. Specifically, the control unit 135R, according to the voice of the voice frequency input from the electronic device 105L _1, of the vibrator 145R-a ~ 145R-f, vibrates the predetermined oscillator. Details of the control of the control unit 135R will be described later.

Next, control of the control units 130L, 130R, 134L, 134R, 135L, and 135R will be described. FIG. 7 is an example of a control table for controlling the vibration units 140L, 140R, 144L, 144R, 145L, and 145R. Specifically, FIG. 7A illustrates a vibration unit 140L (electronic device 100L ₁ , electronic device 100L ₂ (described later), electronic device 100L ₃ (described later)), and vibration unit 140R (electronic device 100R ₁ , electronic device). equipment 100R ₂ (described later), which is an example of a control table for controlling the electronic device 100R ₃ (described later)). FIG. 7B illustrates a vibration unit 144L (electronic device 104L ₁ , electronic device 104L ₂ (described later), electronic device 104L ₃ (described later)), and a vibration unit 144R (electronic device 104R ₁ , electronic device 104R ₂ (described later). ), An example of a control table for controlling the electronic device 104R ₃ (described later). FIG. 7C illustrates a vibration unit 145L (electronic device 105L ₁ , electronic device 105L ₂ (described later), electronic device 105L ₃ (described later)), and a vibration unit 145R (electronic device 105R ₁ , electronic device 105R ₂ (described later). ), An example of a control table for controlling the electronic device 105R ₃ (described later).

Electronic device 100L ₁ control unit 130L (electronic device 100R ₁ of the control unit 130R, the electronic device 104L ₁ control unit 134L, the electronic device 104R ₁ of the control unit 134R, the electronic device 105L ₁ of the control unit 135L, the electronic device 105R ₁ The control unit 135R also controls the vibrator according to the sound frequency of the sound reproduced in stereo and the direction of the sound image obtained by stereo reproduction.

For example, in the reproduction vibration system 10, when the voice of the audio frequency band "500 Hz - 30 kHz" (direction of the sound image "left-middle") is being played, the controller 130L of the electronic device 100L ₁ is 7 ( The vibrator 140L-a is vibrated with reference to the control table of a). It should be noted that in the reproduction vibration system 10, when sound in the sound frequency band “500 Hz to 30 kHz” is being reproduced (sound image direction “left to center”), sound is transmitted from the electronic device 100L ₁ side to the electronic device 100R ₁ side. even if but outputted, the control unit 130R of the electronic device 100R ₁ refers to the control table of FIG. 7 (a), transducer 140R-a, both of 140R-b does not vibrate.

In addition, when the sound of the sound frequency band “500 Hz to 30 kHz” (the sound image direction “center to right”) is being reproduced in the reproduction vibration system 10, the control unit 130 R of the electronic device 100 R ₁ operates as shown in FIG. The vibrator 140R-a is vibrated with reference to the control table of a). Note that in the reproduction vibration system 10, when the voice of the audio frequency band "500 Hz - 30 kHz" (direction of the sound image "center-right") is being played back, the control unit 130L of the electronic device 100L ₁ is 7 ( With reference to the control table a), neither of the vibrators 140L-a and 140L-b is vibrated.

The same applies to the case where sound of the sound frequency band “1 to 500 Hz” is being reproduced. The control table of FIG. 7 (a), or holds the people each of the electronic devices 100L _1, 100R _1, holds the place where each of the electronic devices 100L _1, 100R ₁ can refer.

Note that in the reproduction vibration system (the same applies to each electronic device according to the first embodiment), different allocation patterns are held, and the control unit refers to the allocation pattern selected by the user so as to vibrate the vibration unit. It may be. FIGS. 7B and 7C are examples of control tables each holding two allocation patterns. Note that a control table that holds three or more allocation patterns may be used.

For example, in the reproduction vibration system 14, when referring to the control table “assignment pattern 1” in FIG. 7B, sound in the sound frequency band “1 kHz to 30 kHz” (sound image direction “left side”) is reproduced. At that time, the control unit 134L vibrates the vibrator 144L-a, and the control unit 134R vibrates the vibrator 144R-a. In the reproduction vibration system 14, when the sound is being reproduced, when the control table “assignment pattern 2” in FIG. 7B is referred to, the control unit 134L causes the vibrators 144L-a and 144L-b to be referred to. (The control unit 134R does not vibrate any of the vibrators 144R-a to 144R-i). The control table of FIG. 7 (b), the electronic device 104L _1, or holds the 104R ₁ each, holds the electronic device 104L _1, 104R ₁ husband place where people can see.

Further, for example, in the reproduction vibration system 15, when referring to the control table “assignment pattern 1” in FIG. 7C, sound (sound image direction “left side”) in the sound frequency band “500 Hz to 1 kHz” is reproduced. When it is, the control unit 135L vibrates the vibrator 145L-b, and the control unit 135R vibrates the vibrator 145R-b. In the reproduction vibration system 15, when referring to the control table “assignment pattern 2” of FIG. 7C when the sound is being reproduced, the control unit 135L vibrates the vibrator 145L-b ( None of the controller 135R vibrates). The control table of FIG. 7 (c), the electronic device 105L _1, or holds the 105R ₁ each, it holds the electronic device 105L _1, 105R ₁ husband place where people can see.

[Third Embodiment]
FIG. 8 is an example of a functional block diagram of the vibration system 20, 24, 25 during reproduction.

(Vibration system during playback 20)
Playback vibration system 20, as shown in FIG. 8, and an electronic device 100L ₂ and the electronic device 100R _2. Electronic devices 100L ₂ includes reproduction unit 110L, the speaker 120L, the control unit 130L, the vibrating portion 140L and a communication unit 180L. Electronic devices 100R ₂ includes reproduction unit 110R, the speaker 120R, the control unit 130R, the vibrating portion 140R and the communication unit 180R.

Vibrating portion 140L of the electronic device 100L ₂ is vibrator 140L-a shown in FIG. 5 (a), composed of 140L-b. Vibrating portion 140R of the electronic device 100R ₂ is vibrator 140R-a shown in FIG. 5 (a), composed of 140R-b.

The communication unit 180L of the electronic device 100L ₂ receives audio data from an external device (e.g., server). Reproducing unit 110L of the electronic device 100L ₂ is stereo reproduction sound based on the audio data received by the communication unit 180L. Speakers 120L of the electronic device 100L ₂ outputs reproduced sound (left of the sound image). The communication unit 180L of the electronic device 100L ₂ outputs audio data received from the external device to the electronic device 100R _2.

Controller 130L of the electronic device 100L ₂ vibrates the vibrating portion 140L. Specifically, the control unit 130L selects a predetermined transducer from among the transducers 140L-a and 140L-b according to the sound frequency of the sound reproduced by the reproduction unit 110L and the direction of the sound image by the stereo reproduction. Vibrate. For example, the control unit 130L controls the vibrator with reference to the control table in FIG.

The communication unit 180R of the electronic device 100R _2, audio data is inputted from the electronic device 100L _2. Reproducing unit 110R of the electronic device 100R _2, the stereo reproduction sound based on the audio data input from the electronic device 100L _2. Speaker 120R of the electronic device 100R ₂ outputs reproduced sound (right of the sound image).

Controller 130R of the electronic device 100R ₂ vibrates the vibration unit 140R. Specifically, the control unit 130R selects a predetermined transducer from among the transducers 140R-a and 140R-b according to the sound frequency of the sound reproduced by the reproduction unit 110R and the direction of the sound image by stereo reproduction. Vibrate. For example, the control unit 130R controls the vibrator with reference to the control table in FIG.

(Vibration system 24 during playback)
As shown in FIG. 8, the reproduction vibration system 24 includes an electronic device 104L ₂ and an electronic device 104R ₂ . Electronic devices 104L ₂ includes reproduction unit 110L, the speaker 120L, the control unit 134L, the vibrating portion 144L and a communication unit 180L. Electronic device 104R ₁ includes reproduction unit 110R, the speaker 120R, the control unit 134R, the vibrating portion 144R and the communication unit 180R.
Of the configuration of the playback vibration system 24 (same for the playback vibration system 25), the playback units 110L and 110R, the speakers 120L and 120R, and the communication units 180L and 180R are the same as the playback vibration system 20. .

Vibrating portion 144L of the electronic device 104L ₂ is composed of transducers 144L-a ~ 144L-i shown in Figure 5 (b). Vibrating portion 144R of the electronic device 104R ₂ is composed of the vibrator 144R-a ~ 144R-i shown in Figure 5 (b).

Controller 134L of the electronic device 104L ₂ vibrates the vibrating portion 144L. Specifically, the control unit 134L selects a predetermined transducer from among the transducers 144L-a to 144L-i according to the sound frequency of the sound reproduced by the reproduction unit 110L and the direction of the sound image by stereo reproduction. Vibrate. For example, the control unit 134L refers to the control table in FIG. 7B and controls the vibrator.

Controller 134R of the electronic device 104R ₂ vibrates the vibration unit 144R. Specifically, the control unit 134R selects a predetermined transducer from among the transducers 144R-a to 144R-i according to the sound frequency of the sound reproduced by the reproducing unit 110R and the direction of the sound image by stereo reproduction. Vibrate. For example, the control unit 134R refers to the control table in FIG. 7B and controls the vibrator.

(Vibration system during playback 25)
Playback vibration system 25, as shown in FIG. 8, and an electronic device 105L ₂ and the electronic device 105R _2. Electronic devices 105L ₂ includes reproduction unit 110L, the speaker 120L, the control unit 135L, the vibrating portion 145L and a communication unit 180L. Electronic device 105R ₁ includes reproduction unit 110R, the speaker 120R, the control unit 135R, the vibrating portion 145R and the communication unit 180R.

Vibrating portion 145L of the electronic device 105L ₂ is composed of transducers 145L-a ~ 145L-f shown in FIG. 5 (c). Vibrating portion 145R of the electronic device 105R ₂ is composed of the vibrator 145R-a ~ 145R-f shown in FIG. 5 (c).

Controller 135L of the electronic device 105L ₂ vibrates the vibrating portion 145L. Specifically, the control unit 135L selects a predetermined transducer from among the transducers 145L-a to 145L-f according to the sound frequency of the sound reproduced by the reproduction unit 110L and the direction of the sound image by the stereo reproduction. Vibrate. For example, the control unit 135L refers to the control table in FIG. 7C and controls the vibrator.

Controller 135R of the electronic device 105R ₂ vibrates the vibration unit 145R. Specifically, the control unit 135R selects a predetermined transducer from among the transducers 145R-a to 145R-f according to the sound frequency of the sound reproduced by the reproduction unit 110R and the direction of the sound image by the stereo reproduction. Vibrate. For example, the control unit 135R controls the vibrator with reference to the control table in FIG.

[Fourth Embodiment]
FIG. 9 is an example of a functional block diagram of the vibration system 30, 34, 35 during reproduction.

(Vibration system 30 during playback)
Playback vibration system 30, as shown in FIG. 9, and an electronic device 200 and the electronic device 100L ₃ (Third electronics) and the electronic device 100R _3. The electronic device 200 includes a reproduction unit 110, a control unit 130, a communication unit 180, and a storage unit 190. Electronic devices 100L ₃ comprises a speaker 120L, the vibrating portion 140L and a communication unit 180L. Electronic devices 100R ₃ comprises a speaker 120R, the vibrating portion 140R and the communication unit 180R. Vibrating portion 140L of the electronic device 100L ₃ is vibrator 140L-a shown in FIG. 5 (a), composed of 140L-b. Vibrating portion 140R of the electronic device 100R ₃ is vibrator 140R-a shown in FIG. 5 (a), composed of 140R-b.

The storage unit 190 of the electronic device 200 stores audio data. The playback unit 110 of the electronic device 200 plays back audio in stereo based on the audio data stored in the storage unit 190.

Control unit 130 of the electronic device 200, the vibration portion 140L of the electronic device 100L _3, controls the vibration unit 140R of the electronic device 100R _3. Specifically, the control unit 130 generates vibration control information for controlling the vibration units 140L and 140R according to the sound frequency of the sound reproduced in stereo and the direction of the sound image by the stereo reproduction, and the generated vibration control. By outputting information to the electronic devices 100L ₃ and 100R ₃ via the communication unit 180, the vibration units 140L and 140R are controlled.

Specifically, the control unit 130 generates vibration control information with reference to the control table in FIG. For example, when sound in the sound frequency band “500 Hz to 30 kHz” (sound image direction “left to center”) is being reproduced, the control unit 130 of the electronic device 200 refers to the control table in FIG. Then, vibration control information for vibrating the vibrator 140L-a is generated. Further, for example, when the sound of the sound frequency band “1 to 500 Hz” (sound image direction “center to right”) is being reproduced, the control unit 130 of the electronic device 200 controls the control table of FIG. , Vibration control information for vibrating the vibrator 140R-b is generated. Note that the control table of FIG. 7A is held in the electronic device 200 or a place where the electronic device 200 can refer to it.

The communication unit 180 of the electronic device 200 outputs the playback sound and vibration control information to the electronic device 100L ₃ and the electronic device 100R ₃ .

The communication unit 180L of the electronic device 100L ₃ is reproduced audio, and receives the vibration control information from the electronic device 200. Speakers 120L of the electronic device 100L ₃ outputs a reproduced sound which is received by the communication unit 180L (left of the sound image). Incidentally, the vibrating portion 140L of the electronic device 100L ₃ (transducer 140L-a, 140L-b) oscillates in accordance vibration control information received by the communication unit 180L.

The communication unit 180R of the electronic device 100R ₃ is reproduced audio, and receives the vibration control information from the electronic device 200. Speaker 120R electronic devices 100R ₃ outputs a reproduced sound which is received by the communication unit 180R (right side of the sound image). Incidentally, the vibrating portion 140R of the electronic device 100R ₃ (vibrator 140R-a, 140R-b) oscillates in accordance vibration control information received by the communication unit 180R.

(Vibration system 34 during playback)
Playback vibration system 34, as shown in FIG. 9, and an electronic device 204 and the electronic device 104L ₃ and the electronic device 104R _3. The electronic device 204 includes a playback unit 110, a control unit 134, a communication unit 180, and a storage unit 190. Electronic devices 104L ₃ comprises a speaker 120L, the vibrating portion 144L and a communication unit 180L. Electronic devices 104R ₃ comprises a speaker 120R, the vibrating portion 144R and the communication unit 180R. Vibrating portion 144L of the electronic device 104L ₃ is composed of transducers 144L-a ~ 144L-i shown in Figure 5 (b). Vibrating portion 144R of the electronic device 104R ₃ is composed of the vibrator 144R-a ~ 144R-i shown in Figure 5 (b).
Of the components of the playback vibration system 34 (same for the playback vibration system 35), the playback unit 110, the speakers 120L and 120R, the communication units 180, 180L, and 180R, and the storage unit 190 are the playback vibration system 30. It is the same.

Control unit 134 of the electronic device 204, the vibration portion 144L of the electronic device 104L _3, controls the vibration unit 144R of the electronic device 104R _3. Specifically, the control unit 134 generates vibration control information for controlling the vibration units 144L and 144R according to the sound frequency of the sound reproduced in stereo and the direction of the sound image obtained by stereo reproduction. For example, the control unit 134 refers to the control table in FIG. 7B and generates vibration control information for controlling the vibration units 144L and 144R. Then, the control unit 134 controls the vibration units 144L and 144R by outputting the generated vibration control information to the electronic devices 104L ₃ and 104R ₃ via the communication unit 180. Note that the control table in FIG. 7B is held in the electronic device 204 or a place where the electronic device 204 can refer to it.

Incidentally, the vibrating portion 144L of the electronic device 104L ₃ (transducer 144L-a ~ 144L-i) oscillates in accordance vibration control information received by the communication unit 180L. The vibration portion 144R of the electronic device 104R ₃ (vibrator 144R-a ~ 144R-i) oscillates in accordance vibration control information received by the communication unit 180R.

(Vibration system 35 during playback)
Playback vibration system 35, as shown in FIG. 9, and an electronic device 205 and the electronic device 105L ₃ and the electronic device 105R _3. The electronic device 205 includes a reproduction unit 110, a control unit 135, a communication unit 180, and a storage unit 190. Electronic devices 105L ₃ comprises a speaker 120L, the vibrating portion 145L and a communication unit 180L. Electronic devices 105R ₃ comprises a speaker 120R, the vibrating portion 145R and the communication unit 180R. Vibrating portion 145L of the electronic device 105L ₃ is composed of transducers 145L-a ~ 145L-f shown in FIG. 5 (c). Vibrating portion 145R of the electronic device 105R ₃ is composed of the vibrator 145R-a ~ 145R-f shown in FIG. 5 (c).

Control unit 135 of the electronic device 205, the vibration portion 145L of the electronic device 105L _3, controls the vibration unit 145R of the electronic device 105R _3. Specifically, the control unit 135 generates vibration control information for controlling the vibration units 145L and 145R according to the sound frequency of the sound to be reproduced in stereo and the direction of the sound image by the stereo reproduction. For example, the control unit 135 refers to the control table in FIG. 7C and generates vibration control information for controlling the vibration units 145L and 145R. Then, the control unit 135 controls the vibration units 145L and 145R by outputting the generated vibration control information to the electronic devices 105L ₃ and 105R ₃ via the communication unit 180. Note that the control table in FIG. 7C is held in the electronic device 205 or a place where the electronic device 205 can refer to it.

Incidentally, the vibrating portion 145L of the electronic device 105L ₃ (transducer 145L-a ~ 145L-f) oscillates in accordance vibration control information received by the communication unit 180L. The vibration portion 145R of the electronic device 105R ₃ (vibrator 145R-a ~ 145R-i) oscillates in accordance vibration control information received by the communication unit 180R.

As described above, the electronic devices 100 to 105 according to the first embodiment, the reproduction vibration systems 10, 14, 15 according to the second embodiment, the reproduction vibration systems 20, 24, 25 according to the third embodiment, and the fourth implementation. According to the vibration system 30, 34, 35 during reproduction according to the form, it is possible to vibrate a vibrator according to the level of the reproduced sound among the plurality of vibrators. Therefore, for example, the user can feel music as a tactile sensation.

As examples of variations in the number and number of vibrators in the electronic device according to the first embodiment, six examples of the electronic devices 100 to 105 have been given (see FIG. 1). It is not limited to six examples. As the requirements for the number of types and the number of transducers, the electronic device according to the first embodiment should include N or more transducers composed of N (N ≧ 2) types of transducers having different vibration frequencies. Good. The same applies to the number of types and the number of vibrators of the electronic equipment provided in the playback vibration system according to the second, third, and fourth embodiments.

Further, as two electronic devices included in each reproduction vibration system (reproduction vibration systems 10, 14, 15, 20, 24, 25, 30, 34, 35) according to the second, third, and fourth embodiments, an electronic device An example including two 100 (see FIGS. 1A and 5A), an example including two electronic devices 104 (see FIGS. 1E and 5B), and two electronic devices 105 Although three examples (refer FIG.1 (f) and FIG.5 (c)) with which the example provided are given were mentioned, two electronic devices with which the vibration system at the time of reproduction | regeneration is provided are not limited above. For example, each reproduction vibration system may include two electronic devices 101 of FIG. 1B, two electronic devices 102 of FIG. 1C, or FIG. Two electronic devices 103 may be provided.
In addition, each reproduction vibration system may include two electronic devices that differ in the number of types of vibrators, the total number, the arrangement position, the number of each type (breakdown number), and the like. For example, each reproduction vibration system may include an electronic device 100 and an electronic device 105 that are different in the number of types and the total number of vibrators, or an electronic device 101 and an electronic device 102 that have different breakdown numbers. You may have.

Further, regarding the electronic devices 100 to 105 according to the first embodiment, the playback unit 110 has been described as playing back sound based on the sound data stored in the storage unit 190 (see FIG. 2), but the electronic device 100 ( The electronic devices 101 to 105 are also provided with a communication unit, and the reproduction unit 110 may reproduce audio based on audio data received by the communication unit. Regarding the electronic devices 100L ₁ , 104L ₁ , and 105L ₁ of the playback vibration systems 10, 14, and 15 according to the second embodiment, the electronic devices 200 of the playback vibration systems 30, 34, and 35 according to the fourth embodiment are also used. , 204 and 205 are the same.

Also, the control tables in FIGS. 3, 4, and 7 are examples. For example, the upper limit value / lower limit value of each audio frequency band and the allocation of transducers are not limited to the above.

In each reproduction vibration system 10, 14, 15 according to the second embodiment, the electronic device 100L ₁ and the electronic apparatus 100R _1, may be reversed configuration. That is, instead of the electronic device 100L _1, the electronic device 100R ₁ is provided with a reproduction unit 110 and the storage unit 190, from the electronic device 100R ₁ side to the electronic device 100L ₁ side may output reproduced sound. Similarly, in the third the reproduction vibration system 20,24,25 in accordance with embodiments of, the electronic device 100L ₂ and the electronic device 100R _2, it may be reversed configuration. That is, the communication unit 180R of the electronic device 100R ₂ receives audio data from an external device, it may be output to the electronic device 100L _2.

It should be noted that the electronic device according to each embodiment of the present invention or a program for executing each process of the vibration system during reproduction is recorded on a computer-readable recording medium, and the program recorded on the recording medium is stored in the computer system. The above-described various processes related to each process of the electronic device according to each embodiment of the present invention or the vibration system during reproduction may be performed by causing the process to be read and executed. Here, the “computer system” may include an OS and hardware such as peripheral devices. Further, the “computer system” includes a homepage providing environment (or display environment) if a WWW system is used. The “computer-readable recording medium” refers to a floppy (registered trademark) disk, a magneto-optical disk, an SD card, a writable nonvolatile memory such as a flash memory, a portable medium such as a CD-ROM, and a computer system. A built-in storage device such as a hard disk.

Further, the “computer-readable recording medium” means a volatile memory (for example, DRAM (Dynamic DRAM) in a computer system that becomes a server or a client when a program is transmitted through a network such as the Internet or a communication line such as a telephone line. Random Access Memory)), etc., which hold programs for a certain period of time. The program may be transmitted from a computer system storing the program in a storage device or the like to another computer system via a transmission medium or by a transmission wave in the transmission medium. Here, the “transmission medium” for transmitting the program refers to a medium having a function of transmitting information, such as a network (communication network) such as the Internet or a communication line (communication line) such as a telephone line. The program may be for realizing a part of the functions described above. Furthermore, what can implement | achieve the function mentioned above in combination with the program already recorded on the computer system, and what is called a difference file (difference program) may be sufficient.

As described above, the embodiment of the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the drawings. However, the specific configuration is not limited to this embodiment, and includes a design and the like within the scope not departing from the gist of the present invention.

10, 14, 15, 20, 24, 25, 30, 34, 35 ... Reproduction vibration system 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105 ... Electronic device 110 ... Reproduction unit 120 ... Speakers 130, 131, 132, 133 , 134, 135... Control units 140, 141, 142, 143, 144, 145 ... vibration unit 180 ... communication unit 190 ... storage units 200, 204, 205 ... electronic devices

Claims (7)

1. N or more vibrators composed of N (N ≧ 2) kinds of vibrators having different vibration frequencies;
   A playback unit for playing back audio,
   An electronic device comprising: a control unit that vibrates a predetermined vibrator according to an audio frequency of audio reproduced by the reproduction unit.
2. Each of the vibrators is
   Assigned to any of a plurality of predetermined audio frequency bands so as to assign a vibrator with a higher vibration frequency to a higher audio frequency band,
   The controller is
   The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein the vibrator assigned to a sound frequency band to which the sound frequency belongs is vibrated as the predetermined vibrator to be vibrated according to a sound frequency.
3. Each of the vibrators is
   The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein the electronic devices are arranged vertically in descending order or ascending order of the vibration frequency.
4. The vibrators having the same vibration frequency are
   Placed on the left and right sides of the housing,
   The playback unit
   Play audio in stereo
   The controller is
   The electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the vibrators arranged at respective positions in a left-right direction of the housing are vibrated according to a direction of a sound image obtained by stereo reproduction.
5. N or more vibrators composed of N (N ≧ 2) kinds of vibrators having different vibration frequencies, and the vibrators according to the sound frequency of the sound reproduced in stereo and the direction of the sound image by the stereo reproduction. A first electronic device having a control unit for controlling;
   M or more vibrators composed of M kinds of vibrators having different vibration frequencies (M ≧ 2), and the vibrators according to the sound frequency of the sound reproduced in stereo and the direction of the sound image by the stereo reproduction. And a second electronic device having a control unit for controlling.
6. A first electronic device having a speaker and N or more vibrators composed of N (N ≧ 2) kinds of vibrators having different vibration frequencies;
   A second electronic device having a speaker and M or more vibrators composed of M (M ≧ 2) kinds of vibrators having different vibration frequencies;
   A control unit that controls the vibrators of the first electronic device and the second electronic device according to a reproduction unit that reproduces audio in stereo, an audio frequency of audio to be reproduced in stereo, and a direction of a sound image by stereo reproduction And a third electronic device having a playback part.
7. Each of the vibrators of the first electronic device and the second electronic device is
   The vibration system at the time of reproduction | regeneration of Claim 5 or Claim 6 arrange | positioned up and down in descending order of vibration frequency or ascending order.

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