Abstract: A speaker system includes a display panel for displaying an image; a transparent panel provided such that the image displayed in the display panel is viewed through the transparent panel; an electric-mechanical-acoustic-transducer having a diaphragm for outputting a sound by vibrating the diaphragm in accordance with an electric signal; and an acoustic signal transfer member for transferring the sound output from the electric-mechanical-acoustic-transducer to a space provided between the display panel and the transparent panel. The transparent panel is allowed to be vibrated by the sound transferred to the space from the electric-mechanical-acoustic transducer via the acoustic signal transfer member.

Abstract: A sound reproduction device includes an LCD 20, which is an exemplary front panel, a case 22, and an electromechanical acoustic transducer 23. The LCD 20 is operable to perform a predetermined operation in response to an electrical signal applied thereto. A space 24 for sound emission is formed between the case 22 and the LCD 20. The electromechanical acoustic transducer 23 is connected to the case 22, and emits sound to the space 24. If the electromechanical acoustic transducer 23 emits the sound to the space 24, energy of the emitted sound causes the LCD 20 to vibrate and thereby to externally output the sound.

Abstract: In an electroacoustic transducer of the present invention, a casing supports a diaphragm, a drive coil is provided on the diaphragm, a first magnetic structure has a first space in a center thereof provided within the casing such that a center axis penetrates the first space, and a second magnetic structure has a second space in a center thereof provided within the casing on a side opposed to the first magnetic structure with respect to the diaphragm, such that the center axis penetrates the second space. The first magnetic structure is oriented such that a magnetization direction thereof is parallel to the center axis. The second magnetic structure is oriented such that a magnetization direction thereof is opposite to the magnetization direction of the first magnetic structure.

Abstract: In an electroacoustic transducer of the present invention, a casing supports a diaphragm, a drive coil is provided on the diaphragm, a first magnetic structure has a first space in a center thereof provided within the casing such that a center axis penetrates the first space, and a second magnetic structure has a second space in a center thereof provided within the casing on a side opposed to the first magnetic structure with respect to the diaphragm, such that the center axis penetrates the second space. The first magnetic structure is oriented such that a magnetization direction thereof is parallel to the center axis. The second magnetic structure is oriented such that a magnetization direction thereof is opposite to the magnetization direction of the first magnetic structure.

Abstract: A sound-driving loudspeaker system is achieved with a simple structure and is capable of easily improving acoustic characteristics. The loudspeaker system emits sound by driving a diaphragm panel by an electromechanical acoustic transducer. The loudspeaker system includes a board, the diaphragm panel whose rim is fixedly attached to the board so as to form a space and which has a stiffness lower than that of the board, and the electromechanical acoustic transducer for emitting sound into the space. With this structure, the diaphragm panel is flexed to be vibrated by the sound emitted from the electromechanical acoustic transducer.

Abstract: An electric-mechanical-acoustic-transducer includes a diaphragm; a movable section; a driving section for generating a driving force for vibrating the diaphragm and the movable section; and a suppression section for suppressing a sharpness (Q factor) of a vibration force obtained by the vibration of the movable section.

Abstract: An electromagnetic transducer includes a magnetic member, a suspension for supporting the magnetic member at a central portion of the suspension, a diaphragm connected to the suspension, a magnet for generating magnetic flux on the magnetic member, and a coil for generating alternating magnetic flux on the magnetic member.

Abstract: A sound reproducing apparatus includes a display unit, a board 22, a diaphragm panel 23, and an electroacoustic transducer 26. The display unit displays an image on a display surface. The board 22 is composed of a material which transmits visible light and arranged such that a first space is provided between the display surface of the display unit and the board 22. The diaphragm panel 23 is composed of a material which transmits visible light and arranged on the opposite side of the board 22 from the display unit such that a second space is provided between the board 22 and the diaphragm panel 23. The electroacoustic transducer 26 emits sound into the second space.

Abstract: A speaker includes a first magnet; a second magnet provided so as to surround the first magnet; a yoke for connecting the first magnet and the second magnet; a first voice coil; a second voice coil; a first diaphragm connected to the first voice coil; a second diaphragm oppositely provided to the first diaphragm with respect to the first magnet and connected to the second voice coil; a first magnetic plate provided between the first diaphragm and the first magnet; and a second magnetic plate provided between the second diaphragm and the first magnet. The first voice coil is provided in a first magnetic gap between the first magnetic plate and the yoke. The second voice coil is provided in a second magnetic gap between the second magnetic plate and the yoke.

Abstract: A first magnet is provided in an upper case and a second magnet is provided in a lower case so that these magnets face each other. These magnets are magnetized in opposite directions. A diaphragm having a drive coil is placed between these magnets. Thus, magnetic flux emitted from the respective magnets bends in a direction approximately perpendicular to the initial direction of emission of the flux. In the magnetic field, the component of the magnetic flux in the direction of radiation proportional to the driving force is dominant, and is symmetrical relative to the direction of vibration. Therefore, the sound pressure of the reproduced sound is increased and the secondary harmonic distortion caused by asymmetry of the driving force can be reduced.

Abstract: A speaker system includes a display panel for displaying an image; a transparent panel provided such that the image displayed in the display panel is viewed through the transparent panel; an electric-mechanical-acoustic-transducer having a diaphragm for outputting a sound by vibrating the diaphragm in accordance with an electric signal; and an acoustic signal transfer member for transferring the sound output from the electric-mechanical-acoustic-transducer to a space provided between the display panel and the transparent panel. The transparent panel is allowed to be vibrated by the sound transferred to the space from the electric-mechanical-acoustic transducer via the acoustic signal transfer member.

Abstract: A speaker system includes a display panel for displaying an image; a transparent panel provided such that the image displayed in the display panel is viewed through the transparent panel; an electric-mechanical-acoustic-transducer having a diaphragm for outputting a sound by vibrating the diaphragm in accordance with an electric signal; and an acoustic signal transfer member for transferring the sound output from the electric-mechanical-acoustic-transducer to a space provided between the display panel and the transparent panel. The transparent panel is allowed to be vibrated by the sound transferred to the space from the electric-mechanical-acoustic-transducer via the acoustic signal transfer member.

Abstract: A circuit of the present invention is a driving circuit for driving a vibrator having a mechanical vibration system which resonates at a resonance frequency. The driving circuit outputs to the vibrator at least two signals of different frequencies which are included in a frequency range including the resonance frequency. The vibrator has a function of converting an electric signal into at least one of a sound and a vibration.

Abstract: A loudspeaker diaphragm affixed with a coil includes an edge portion located outside of a portion affixed with the coil and a center portion located inside of the portion affixed with the coil. The center portion is provided thereon with ribs. With these ribs, the height of the center portion can be limited to the height of the ribs. Therefore, it is possible to save a space of a loudspeaker where the loudspeaker diaphragm is placed, thereby slimming down the loudspeaker. Furthermore, with these ribs, the rigidity of the center portion can be improved without using a conventional solution of forming, for example, a dome shape on the center portion.

Abstract: An electromagnetic transducer includes: a first diaphragm; a second diaphragm provided in a central portion of the first diaphragm, the second diaphragm comprising a magnetic material having a first opening in a central portion thereof; a yoke disposed so as to oppose the first diaphragm; a center pole disposed between the yoke and the first diaphragm, wherein the center pole has a shape which allows insertion into the first opening; a coil disposed so as to surround the center pole; and a first magnet disposed so as to surround the coil.

Abstract: The present invention provides an electronic apparatus including a touch pad. The electronic apparatus also includes a housing and a mechanical acoustic transducer. The housing supports an outer circumferential portion of the touch pad via a suspension to provide a space for sound emission between the housing and the touch pad. The electromechanical acoustic transducer is connected to the housing, and emits sound into the space. When the electromechanical acoustic transducer emits the sound into the space, an energy of the sound emitted causes the touch pad to vibrate and thereby to output sound outside the electronic apparatus.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a sound reproduction device which includes an LCD 20, which is an exemplary front panel, a case 22, and an electromechanical acoustic transducer 23. The LCD 20 is operable to perform a predetermined operation in response to an electrical signal applied thereto. A space 24 for sound emission is formed between the case 22 and the LCD 20. The electromechanical acoustic transducer 23 is connected to the case 22, and emits sound to the space 24. If the electromechanical acoustic transducer 23 emits the sound to the space 24, energy of the emitted sound causes the LCD 20 to vibrate and thereby to externally output the sound.

Abstract: A sound reproducing apparatus includes a display unit, a board 22, a diaphragm panel 23, and an electroacoustic transducer 26. The display unit displays an image on a display surface. The board 22 is composed of a material which transmits visible light and arranged such that a first space is provided between the display surface of the display unit and the board 22. The diaphragm panel 23 is composed of a material which transmits visible light and arranged on the opposite side of the board 22 from the display unit such that a second space is provided between the board 22 and the diaphragm panel 23. The electroacoustic transducer 26 emits sound into the second space.

Abstract: In an electroacoustic transducer of the present invention, a casing supports a diaphragm, a drive coil is provided on the diaphragm, a first magnetic structure has a first space in a center thereof provided within the casing such that a center axis penetrates the first space, and a second magnetic structure has a second space in a center thereof provided within the casing on a side opposed to the first magnetic structure with respect to the diaphragm, such that the center axis penetrates the second space. The first magnetic structure is oriented such that a magnetization direction thereof is parallel to the center axis. The second magnetic structure is oriented such that a magnetization direction thereof is opposite to the magnetization direction of the first magnetic structure.

Abstract: The present invention provides an electronic apparatus including a touch pad. The electronic apparatus also includes a housing and a mechanical acoustic transducer. The housing supports an outer circumferential portion of the touch pad via a suspension to provide a space for sound emission between the housing and the touch pad. The electromechanical acoustic transducer is connected to the housing, and emits sound into the space. When the electromechanical acoustic transducer emits the sound into the space, an energy of the sound emitted causes the touch pad to vibrate and thereby to output sound outside the electronic apparatus.