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Diaphragm with integrated acoustical and optical properties

US8068635B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 19, 2009
Grant dateNov 29, 2011
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Expiry dateMay 21, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04R2499/15
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A multifunctional transducer diaphragm may be configured as audio speaker system for displays wherein the multifunctional transducer diaphragm is capable of polarizing light transmitted therethrough and can convert mechanical motion into acoustical energy. In a related embodiment, a display panel system may comprise a multifunctional display screen comprising a single multifunctional transducer diaphragm capable of polarizing light which converts mechanical motion into acoustical energy, simultaneously providing both display screen and audio speaker functionalities.

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