Handheld electronic devices and methods involving distributed mode loudspeakers
US9143865B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 21, 2013 |
| Grant date | Sep 22, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 14, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04R2499/15
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Devices and methods involving distributed mode loudspeakers are provided. A representative device includes: a housing defining an interior; a display supported by the housing; a distributed mode loudspeaker supported by the housing, the distributed mode loudspeaker having a driver and a panel, the driver being mounted within the interior and being operative to vibrate the panel, the panel being movable between a stowed position, in which a first portion of the panel is positioned within the interior, and an extended position, in which the first portion of the panel is positioned outside the interior.
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