A SYSTEM, A METHOD AND A COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR CONTROLLING A GROUP OF ACTUATOR ARRAYS FOR PRODUCING A PHYSICAL EFFECT
    2.
    发明申请
    A SYSTEM, A METHOD AND A COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR CONTROLLING A GROUP OF ACTUATOR ARRAYS FOR PRODUCING A PHYSICAL EFFECT 审中-公开
    用于控制用于产生物理效应的执行器阵列组的系统,方法和计算机程序产品

    公开(公告)号:WO2013175476A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-11-28

    申请号:PCT/IL2013/050443

    申请日:2013-05-22

    CPC classification number: G05B15/02 H04R1/005

    Abstract: A system which controls a group of multiple arrays of actuator elements, each of the actuator elements including a moving element which moves between a first and a second extreme positions; the system including: a controller, configured to generate control commands for at least one array of the multiple arrays in each individual cycle out of a series of sampling cycles, based on obtained information; and (b) an interface configured to transfer the control commands to the at least one array, thereby resulting in releasing from the first extreme position during the intended cycle of at least one moving element that is included in the at least one array; wherein release of all moving elements of at least one restrained array out of the multiple arrays is prevented during the intended cycle.

    Abstract translation: 控制致动器元件的多组阵列的系统,每个致动器元件包括在第一和第二极限位置之间移动的移动元件; 所述系统包括:控制器,被配置为基于获得的信息,在一系列采样周期内的每个单独周期中的所述多个阵列的至少一个阵列的控制命令; 和(b)被配置为将所述控制命令传送到所述至少一个阵列的接口,从而导致在包括在所述至少一个阵列中的至少一个移动元件的期望周期期间从所述第一极限位置释放; 其中在期望的周期期间防止了多个阵列中的至少一个约束阵列的所有移动元件的释放。

    MICROELECTROMECHANICAL APPARATUS FOR GENERATING A PHYSICAL EFFECT
    5.
    发明申请
    MICROELECTROMECHANICAL APPARATUS FOR GENERATING A PHYSICAL EFFECT 审中-公开
    用于产生物理效应的微电子仪器

    公开(公告)号:WO2015033346A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-03-12

    申请号:PCT/IL2014/050798

    申请日:2014-09-08

    Abstract: A microelectromechanical apparatus for generating a physical effect, including an array of moving elements, each coupled to a mechanical support by at least one flexure which is associated with at least one piezoelectric member which is operable to be strained by an electrical field applied to the piezoelectric member, thereby flexing the flexure to which the piezoelectric member is coupled; an electrical wiring, including a group of electrodes, wherein each electrode out of the group of electrodes is coupled to at least one of the piezoelectric members; wherein the electrical wiring is operable to concurrently transfer different sequences of electric fields to different piezoelectric members, thereby controllably inducing movement of moving elements of the array for creating the physical effect; and a motion restriction mechanism for maintaining a maximal motion distance for each of the moving elements when actuated via the corresponding flexure and piezoelectric member.

    Abstract translation: 一种用于产生物理效应的微机电装置,其包括一组移动元件,每个通过至少一个挠曲件与机械支撑件联接,所述至少一个挠曲件与至少一个压电元件相关联,所述至少一个压电元件可操作地被施加到压电元件 从而使压电构件连接到的挠曲部弯曲; 包括一组电极的电线,其中所述一组电极中的每个电极耦合到至少一个所述压电元件; 其中所述电线可操作以同时将不同序列的电场传递到不同的压电元件,由此可控制地引起所述阵列的移动元件的移动以产生物理效应; 以及运动限制机构,用于当通过相应的弯曲和压电构件致动时,保持每个移动元件的最大运动距离。

    APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR INDIVIDUAL ADDRESSING AND NOISE REDUCTION IN ACTUATOR ARRAYS
    7.
    发明申请
    APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR INDIVIDUAL ADDRESSING AND NOISE REDUCTION IN ACTUATOR ARRAYS 审中-公开
    执行器阵列中个人寻址和噪声减少的装置和方法

    公开(公告)号:WO2012070042A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-05-31

    申请号:PCT/IL2011/050018

    申请日:2011-11-17

    Abstract: Apparatus for generating a target physical effect, at least one attribute of which corresponds to at least one characteristic of a digital input signal sampled periodically, the apparatus comprising a multiplicity of electrostatic actuator elements, each comprising a moving element moving between first and second electrodes, the multiplicity of electrostatic actuator elements including Nr first subsets (R-subsets) of actuator elements and Nc second subsets (C-subsets) of actuator elements, wherein a first partitioning of the multiplicity of actuator elements yields the Nr first subsets (R-subsets) and a second partitioning of the multiplicity of actuator elements yields the Nc second subsets (C-subsets); a first plurality of Nr electrical connections (R-wires) interconnecting the moving elements of actuator elements in each R-subset, such that the moving element of any actuator element in each individual R-subset is electrically connected to the moving elements of all other actuator elements in the individual R- subset, and electrically isolated from the moving elements of all actuator elements not in the individual R-subset; a second plurality of Nc electrical connections (A-wires) interconnecting the first electrodes of actuator elements in each C-subset, such that the first electrode of any actuator element in each individual C-subset is electrically connected to the first electrode of all other actuator elements in the individual C-subset, and electrically isolated from all actuator elements not in the individual C-subset; a third plurality of Nc electrical connections (B-wires) interconnecting the second electrodes of actuator elements in each C-subset, such that the second electrode of any actuator element in each individual C-subset is electrically connected to the second electrode of all other actuator elements in the individual C-subset, and electrically isolated from all actuator elements not in the individual C-subset; and a controller electrically connected to the first, second and third pluralities of electrical connections, operative to receive a digital input signal, and to apply one of a predetermined, finite set of electric potentials to each of said electrical connections respectively, such that resulting movements of the moving elements together produce the desired physical effect.

    Abstract translation: 用于产生目标物理效应的装置,其至少一个属性对应于周期性采样的数字输入信号的至少一个特性,该装置包括多个静电致动器元件,每个静电致动器元件包括在第一和第二电极之间移动的移动元件, 包括致动器元件的N个第一子集(R子集)和致动器元件的Nc个第二子集(C子集)的多个静电致动器元件,其中多个致动器元件的第一分区产生N个第一子集(R子集 )并且多个致动器元件的第二分区产生Nc个第二子集(C子集); 互连每个R子集中的致动器元件的移动元件的第一多个N电连接(R线),使得每个独立R子集中的任何致动器元件的移动元件电连接到所有其它元件的移动元件 在独立R子集中的致动器元件,并且与所有致动器元件的运动元件电气隔离而不在各个R子集中; 互连每个C子集中的致动器元件的第一电极的第二多个Nc电连接(A线),使得每个单独C子集中的任何致动器元件的第一电极电连接到所有其它子集的第一电极 单个C子集中的致动器元件,并且与所有致动器元件电气隔离,而不是在各个C子集中; 互连每个C子集中的致动器元件的第二电极的第三多个Nc电连接(B线),使得每个单独C子集中的任何致动器元件的第二电极电连接到所有其它子集的第二电极 单个C子集中的致动器元件,并且与所有致动器元件电气隔离,而不是在各个C子集中; 以及控制器,电连接到第一,第二和第三多个电连接,可操作以接收数字输入信号,并且分别对每个所述电连接施加预定的有限电势集合中的一个,使得所得到的运动 的移动元件一起产生所需的物理效果。

    DSR SPEAKER ELEMENTS AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING THEREOF
    8.
    发明申请
    DSR SPEAKER ELEMENTS AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING THEREOF 审中-公开
    DSR扬声器元件及其制造方法

    公开(公告)号:WO2017013665A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-01-26

    申请号:PCT/IL2016/050805

    申请日:2016-07-21

    CPC classification number: H04R17/005 H04R2201/003

    Abstract: There is provided a DSR speaker comprising at least a central moving element, a plurality of peripheral flexure benders, each flexure bender comprising at least a pair of electrodes and at least a piezoelectric material layer, the flexure benders being connected to said moving element and being configured to move said moving element along an axis perpendicular to a moving element surface, in response to an electrical stimulus applied to said electrodes, in order to produce sound, and at least a mechanical stopper which is configured to limit the motion of said moving element. Various manufacturing methods are also described.

    Abstract translation: 提供了一种DSR扬声器,其包括至少一个中心移动元件,多个外围挠曲弯曲器,每个弯曲弯曲机包括至少一对电极和至少一个压电材料层,挠曲弯曲器连接到所述移动元件,并且 被配置为响应于施加到所述电极的电刺激而使所述移动元件沿着垂直于移动元件表面的轴移动,以便产生声音,并且至少一个机械止动器被配置为限制所述移动元件的运动 。 还描述了各种制造方法。

    METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR DETECTING AT LEAST THE POSITION OF AN OBJECT IN SPACE
    9.
    发明申请
    METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR DETECTING AT LEAST THE POSITION OF AN OBJECT IN SPACE 审中-公开
    用于检测空间中对象的位置的方法和系统

    公开(公告)号:WO2016166763A2

    公开(公告)日:2016-10-20

    申请号:PCT/IL2016/050400

    申请日:2016-04-14

    Abstract: According to some embodiments there is provided a sound and detection system comprising at least a digital sound reconstruction speaker apparatus, comprising a plurality of pressure-pulse producing elements, and at least a controlling unit configured to control the actuation of the plurality of pressure-pulse producing elements, so as to produce at least an ultrasonic beam directed towards space during at least a first time interval, for the calculation of at least the position of at least part of an object present in space based on the sensing of at least ultrasonic sound waves reflected by said part of the object, and control the actuation of the plurality of pressure-pulse producing elements, so as to produce audible content during at least a second time interval. Various other systems, methods and applications are described.

    Abstract translation: 根据一些实施例,提供了一种声音和检测系统,包括至少一个包括多个压力脉冲产生元件的数字声音重构扬声器设备,以及至少一个控制单元,其被配置为控制多个压力脉冲的致动 产生元件,以便在至少第一时间间隔期间产生至少一个朝向空间的超声波束,用于至少基于至少超声波的感测计算空间中存在的物体的至少一部分的位置 由物体的所述部分反射的波,并且控制多个压力脉冲产生元件的致动,以便在至少第二时间间隔期间产生可听见的内容。 描述各种其它系统,方法和应用。

    SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TESTING
    10.
    发明申请
    SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TESTING 审中-公开
    系统和测试方法

    公开(公告)号:WO2014102766A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-07-03

    申请号:PCT/IL2013/050951

    申请日:2013-11-17

    CPC classification number: H04R29/001 H04R1/005 H04R29/00

    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method for testing an apparatus which comprises a set of operational subunits each comprising a moving element, wherein the moving elements move between respective first and second extreme positions, the method comprising: transferring to the apparatus stabilization control commands; transferring to the apparatus first latching-commands for latching to the first extreme position a candidate moving element which is a moving element of a candidate operational subunit; when the first latching control commands are in effect, measuring a first output frequency of an oscillator whose output is coupled to the candidate operational subunit in an electrical coupling setup which causes the output frequency of the oscillator to depend on positions of a plurality of moving elements which comprises the candidate moving element; and based on the first output frequency determining a state of the candidate operational subunit.

    Abstract translation: 本公开提供了一种用于测试装置的方法,该装置包括一组各自包括移动元件的操作子单元,其中移动元件在相应的第一和第二极限位置之间移动,所述方法包括:向所述装置传送稳定控制命令; 将作为候选操作子单元的移动元件的候选移动元件转移到所述设备的第一锁存命令,用于锁存到所述第一极限位置; 当第一锁存控制命令有效时,在电耦合设置中测量其输出耦合到候选操作子单元的振荡器的第一输出频率,其使得振荡器的输出频率依赖于多个移动元件的位置 其包括候选移动元件; 并且基于确定候选操作子单元的状态的第一输出频率。

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