TW200946098A - Vibroacoustic bathing system - Google Patents

Abstract

A vibroacoustic system includes a shell having a plurality of transducers mounted in an energy transmitting relation thereto. The transducers receive input signals having distinct wave characteristics and drive the shell to simultaneously produce both a vibratory experience effected by a tactile stimulus and an auditory experience effected by an aural stimulus.

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200946098 六、發明說明：200946098 VI. Description of invention:

Γ發明所屬之技術領域J 相關申請案之交互參照 5 參 10 15 ❹ 20 [0001] 本申請案主張申請於2008年3月31曰的美國臨時申 請案第61/041,157號之權益。 與聯邦所贊助的研究或開發有關的條款 [0002] 不適用於本發明。 發明領域 [0003] 本發明係有關於衛浴器具。更特別的是，本發明關 於一種聲振式衛浴器具，它的殼體係經驅動成可產生不同 的受控聽覺及振動經驗。 L· □ 發明背景 [0004] 利用浴缸殼體(例如，浴缸)作為音響喇叭以重製音 樂為眾所周知。美國專利第6,523，191號揭示—種有聲源熱 水浴缸(acoustically active hot tub)，其係具有固定於嵌入熱 水洛缸设之區塊的多個換能器（tmnsdueer)。該等音％換能 器係將來自音樂源的電子訊號轉換成輸送至熱水浴缸殼的 振動而使殼體振動。該熱水浴缸殼會在適於輪送聲頻（大體 與音樂有關）_率範圍内振動。因此，在摻氣水藉由系浦 及噴嘴而在熱水浴缸内循環時，使用者可聽音樂。 [0005] 不過’上述技術無法使用熱水浴缸殼來產生兩種不 Π的效果該等換此器僅僅產生可聽聲(audibie sound)給熱 水浴缸的使用者。此外，用於美國專利第6,523，191號之熱 3 200946098 表浴紅的噴嘴會敗低人浴者因換能器重製音樂而感受到的 任何非主要振動(如果不完全排除的話）。 [0006] 德國專利第DE丨99〇2875號提出另一種用作音響喇 口八的浴缸例子。此文獻係著眼改善換能器之機械振盪至浴 5缸设的轉換效率以改善殼體用作音響喇的性能。不過， 與美國專利第6,523,191號一樣，德國專利第DE19902875號 只把殼體用作假性揚聲器，除重製可聽聲以外，沒有考慮 到輸入訊號或輸出訊號的效果。 [0007] 眾所周知也有人用裝在浴缸旁邊的單一換能器來 10 振動水及入浴者。美國專利第3,585,991號揭示一種換能 器，其係經安裝成與浴缸之一壁有能量耦合關係。耦合至 §亥壁的換能器會產生一序列經由浴缸單壁通過水的能量 波，而不包含與缸體耦合的個別揚聲器（例如，頭戴式耳機 或周邊音效系統)以產生音樂。因此，美國專利第3 585,991 15 不用浴缸作為音響喇叭’反而只用供振動用的單壁以及有 個別的揚聲器用來產生可聽見的音樂。此外，此文獻教導 要用旋渦型單元來產生可看見的水運動，顯然這會贬低能 量波行進通過水的衝擊力。 [0008] 歐洲專利申請案公開書第EP0651987號也有裝在 20 浴缸壁孔中的換能器讓超音波可直接傳送至浴缸内。因 此，浴缸不是用作揚聲器，而只是在浴缸、換能器之間有 墊圈隔離的換能器固定座。此外，除了換能器以外，該浴 缸包含也會貶低超音波的水療按摩器（例如，噴水器）。 [0009] 由於產生受控振動及聽覺經驗深具挑戰，因此先前 200946098 技術是用浸浴圍封物來建立隔離以產生振動或者音訊。因 此’製成能夠以兩種不同訊號驅動殼體來產生有不同波動 特徵之聽覺經驗及振動經驗的聲振式衛浴器具 (vibroacoustic plumbing fixture)可克服上述挑戰是以前不 5 Ο 10 15 參 20 曾預料的。 C發明内容3 發明概要 [0010] 在一方面，一種聲振式衛浴器具包含用於盛水的一 殼體，以及經安裝成與該殼體有能量傳輸關係的多個換能 益。該等換能益接收不同的輸入訊號以便同時驅動該殼體 以產生振動經驗與至少有一波動特徵不同於該振動經驗的 聽覺經驗。該振動經驗為通過在該殼體中之水影響的觸覺 刺激，以及該聽覺經驗為在該水之外影響的聽覺刺激。 [0011] 在另一方面，一種聲振式衛浴器具包含用於盛水的 一殼體，以及經安裝成與該殼體有能量傳輸關係的多個換 能器。該等換能器接收具有分離且不同之音響及振動波動 特徵的輸入訊號。該等換能器同時驅動該殼體以產生對應 至影響聽覺刺激之該音響波動特徵的聽覺經驗以及對應至 影響觸覺刺激之該振動波動特徵的振動經驗。 [0012] 在又-方面，_種聲振式衛浴器具包含用於盛水的 一殼體。第-組換能n舰安裝成與減體有能量傳輸關 係以及接收具有音響波動特徵的輸人訊號。第二組換能器 係經安裝絲該殼體有能4傳輸_以及接收具有與該音 響波動特徵*同之振動波㈣徵的輸入訊號 。該第一及第 5 200946098 二組換能，動紐體以同時產生各自對應錄動及音響 波動特徵的振動經驗與聽覺經驗以便影響分離 且不同的觸 覺及聽覺刺激。 ]在方々凹裡耸振式衛浴器具包含用於盛水的 -殼體，其中在該般體含有水時，水對該殼體定義下面填 滿水的-m組換能驗安裝心實f高於該水線 的殼體有能量傳輸關係以及接收具有音響波動特徵的輸入 訊號。第-組換⑥碰絲成與實質低於該水線的殼體有 10 15 能量傳輸_以及接收具有與該音響波動特徵不同之振動 波動特徵的輸入訊號。該第—Λ货_ 久弟二組換能器驅動該殼體 2時產生各自對應至振動及音響波動特_振動經驗鱼 ι覺經驗歧t彡響分敎不_觸覺㈣姻激。- [0014]由以下詳細說明及附圖可 明方面及優點。以下所描述的 纽其他的本發 實施例。請詳閱申請專利範圍來;二的較絲範具體 圖式簡單說明 日月的完整範疇。 20 [0015] [0016] [0017] [0018] [0019] 第1圖為本發明聲振式衛浴 第2圖為底部正視圖； 第3圖為左側正視圖； 第4圖為腳端視圖； 第5圖為頭端視圖； 器具的等角視圖； [0020] [0021] 細圖以 範線路配置示意圖； 第圖為另—示_叫置示意圖. 第7A圖為第i圖聲振 ‘、圖， 4衛浴11具的示範訊號㈣ [0022] 200946098 示意圖； [酬㈣圖為另—個示範訊號分布示音圖· [賴]第从圖為可用於第丨圖聲 且 5 ❹ 10 15 ❹ 20 供建立不同的振動經驗。、式衛浴器具的示㈣本波形 L實施冷式】 較佳實施例之譁細說明 [0026]:發明提供—種衛浴器具 ^生及影響〜者u的受控聽覺及振動經驗其^夠同時 [〇〇27]主要提供入浴者丨丨龄眷 動殼體14來產生以 ^、錢的聽覺刺激是藉由驅 的音響訊號。該音樂^統音樂_下之波動特徵 定調性為中心和==典型的音樂要素，例如以特 浴者11聽得到聽覺焦點的=聲。聽覺經驗最好包含入 體媒介(例如，空氣)傳::。聽覺經驗最好通過氣 激。 ⑽至“者U以及實質影響聽覺刺 [::體==_經驗的觸覺刺激也是㈣ 特微有區別之波動特徵==響=:之至少-波動 通常包含無旋律波動特 J動經驗的觸覺振動 激來實現#的魅、 ㈣製作射經由觸覺刺 會建立時驗的波動特徵最好與不 成年入浴者可能在多種場^^驗通訊’意思是大部份 種琢口紅党相同的振動訊號以及無法 7 200946098 輕易有意識地區別在特殊振動經驗内的開始、中段、結束 或其他時序關係。 [0029]誠經驗最好通過液體媒介(例如，水)傳播至入浴 者η以及大體影響觸覺刺激，例如深度按摩經驗。此外， 5振動經驗最好包含由殼體14產生的受控外加振動以操控振 動經驗的位置及強度。 [〇_] I振式衛浴器具12’更特別的是殼驗，已加以“調 整”成可最大化由殼體14產生的聽覺及振動經驗以及通過 水及空氣傳播以各自影響聽覺及觸覺刺激。最好將殼體14 1〇調整成有想要的調性以合意地回應特定調性的主要頻率。 合意的殼體14反應一般意指殼體14在較佳頻率範圍有最少 振動衰減，該殼體14係經組態成可操作以增強想要的波動 特徵。藉由使殼體14的頻率響應（例如，殼體14的自然頻率 及諧振）與想要聽覺及振動經驗的波動特徵相關可建立殼 15 體14與想要聽覺及振動經驗的關係。 [0031]第1圖圖示一示範聲振式衛浴器具或系統12。該衛 洛器具或系統12包含殼體14(例如，浴缸、沐浴室、洗務押 (sink)、或其他類似盆具），它由玻璃纖維強化塑膠製成為較 佳’不過也可由其他各種材料及材料之組合製成，例如壓 20 克力、金屬、究、及其類似物。 [〇〇32]殼體14的頻率響應部份取決於殼體μ的材料及幾 何。例如，取決於幾何，鑄鐵可能太稠密及太重而無法建 立較佳的聲振式衛浴器具。不過，本發明仍可使用有適卷 幾何及結構的鑄鐵。最好優化殼體I4的幾何及材料以合意 200946098 地反應由各個應用之細節與聽覺及振動經驗之波動特徵給 出的想要頻率範圍。 [0033]殼體14一般包含偏離右側壁18的左側壁16、偏離腳 壁22的頭壁20,以及與牆體16、18、2〇、22連接的基底24。 5 殼體14通常經由用閥（未圖示）控制之出水嘴來填入一部份 的水。在基底24形成排水口 26以便在不用時讓水由殼體14 排出。另外，溢水口 28座洛在溢出橫檔(〇ver行〇w〖edge)% φ 以確保水不會上升到水線32以上以及突破以殼體14邊緣36 界定的平面34。 10 [〇〇34]殼體14的腳端38可包含具有組態成於使用者在殼 體14中時可接合及支承雙腳之順形表面的擱腳部份（f〇〇t • rest Portion)4〇。另外，頭端42可包含形成於頭壁2〇之靠背 - 部份(backrest Portion)48上面的頭部凹槽(head pocket)44。 靠背部份48呈傾斜及順形供入浴者丨丨在殼體14中處於斜躺 15 位置。 〇 [0035]頭部凹槽44可採用各種組態，不過，每種組態的尺 寸及大小係經製作成當入浴者丨丨的頭部搁在頭部凹槽4 4 時，入浴者11的耳朵被支承成實質低於平面34，以及在水 線32上為較佳。入浴者的的耳朵保持低於殼體14的邊緣 20以及高於水線32會改變由殼體14產生以及通過空氣傳播的 fta覺刺激(下文會加以詳述）。替換地，可將頭部凹槽44組態 成入浴者11的耳朵位於水線32下。不過，這也會改變受聽 覺及振動經驗影響的聽覺刺激。 [0036]聲振式衛浴器具，或替換地形式為浴缸的聲振衛浴 9 200946098 系統12可包含裝至殼體14且大體與殼體14之振動同步的— 序列色彩療法裝置50。色彩療法裝置5〇可由多色發光二極 體 '白熾燈泡、光纖束線 '及其類似者構成，且儲藏於半 透明或透明鏡片52的後面。可用熟諳此藝者習知的任何技 5術裝上該等色彩療法裝置50。此外，可按需要改變色彩療 法裝置50的位置及數量。 '、 _7] _振衛料統12包含絲成與殼㈣有能量輕合 關係的多個換能器。該等換能器驅動及振動殼體咐藉^匕 影響聽覺及振動經驗。儘管示範具體實施例是用電磁^能 1〇 时描述，然而換能ϋ可為任何_種_把輸人訊號轉換 成對應機械振動者。在此示範具體實施例中，換 磁Rolen-Star音訊換能器較佳。另外，該等換能器可包含如 美國專利巾請㈣12/G5119峨所述的磁屏蔽，此文獻在此 全部併入本文作為參考資料。 15 _38]凊參考第2圖、第6A圖及第犯圖，換能器分成兩組 群：⑴振動殼體14以影響聽覺經驗的聽覺換能器，以及(2) 振動殼體14以影響振動經驗的振動換能器。聽覺換能器包 含右音響換能器54R與左音響換能器5礼(一起稱作“音響換 此器54R、54L )。振動換能器包含右頭端振動換能器、 2〇左頭端振動換能器56L、右腳端振動換能器58R、左腳端振 動換能器58L、右側頭端振動換能器罐 ' 左侧頭端振動換 能器60L、右側腳端振動換能器徽、以及左侧腳端振動換 能器62L(-起稱作“振動換能器56R、56L、58R、肌、罐、 60L、62R、62L”）。 200946098 [0039] 該不範具體實施例總共使用兩個聽覺換能器 54R、54L以及八個振動換能器56R、5亿、58R、肌、6〇R、 60L、62R、62L。不過，本發明可加入任意多個聽覺及振 動換能器。此外’儘管圖示的為較佳的換能器佈置及數量， 5 ο 10 15 ❹ 20 不過仍可改變換能器的佈置’事實上，每個特殊器具12(例 如’浴缸)最好針對使用者偏好的互動類型來設定以最大化 聽覺及振動經驗。。給定®祕示範具體實施㈣殼體14, 最好以圖示的相對排㈣置換能ϋ以最大化受聽覺及振動 t驗影響之波動特徵的傳輸。如圖示，將音響換能器54R、 54L疋向成可引導聽覺經驗至入浴者丨丨以影響想要的聽覺 刺激。 [0040] $個換能器是裝在可產生局部經驗或者整體經驗 或兩者的位置。振動換能H56R、56L、58R、58L、60R、 6〇L 62R、62L最好裝在殼體14的水線32下使得對應的振 動可產生通過水傳播的觸覺振動經驗。 [41] 以局部振動經驗為例，右頭端振動換能器6〇R與左 =端振動換成器6GL均固定於緊鄰靠背部份48的殼體⑷吏 2頭端振動換能器敵及左頭端振動換能細[所產生的 =可振動緊鄰靠背部份48的殼體14以及在殼體14傳播至 Z者11的液體媒介中產生對應的能量波。振動經驗會被 山’合者11的背部、胸部和緊鄰右頭端振動換能及左頭 T動換能H6GL的所有内部生物結構以觸覺感知成受控 °振動類似的党控局部效果均由在殼體14四周之想 要位置的其餘振動換能器56R、56L 58r、58l、6〇r6〇l、 11 200946098 62R、62L產生。 [0042]最好將音響換能器54R、54L安裝成與邊緣36緊 鄰，實質高於水線32 ’以及偏向殼體14之頭端42。這會把 音響換能器54R、54L安置成比較靠近入浴者^的頭部以及 5 實質南於殼體14中的水面。結果’在殼體14振動周遭空氣 以影響聽覺刺激時，此佈置可增強由音響換能器54R、54L 產生的聽覺經驗。此外，殼體14的設計（特別是緊鄰邊緣36 的部份）已予以調整以增強聽覺經驗的波動特徵以便最大化 聽覺刺激。 β 10 [0043]在該示範具體貫施例中，右頭端振動換能器56R、 左頭端振動換能器56L、右腳端振動換能器58R、以及左腳 端振動換能器58L大體沿著縱轴64隔開。同樣，右侧頭端振 - 動換能器60R、左侧頭端振動換能器60L、右側腳端振動換 能器62R、以及左側腳端振動換能器62L大體沿著橫軸的隔 15 開。右音響換能器5411與左音響換能器54L也被定向成大體 沿者橫轴66。 [0044] 換能器 54R、54L、56R、56L ' 58R、58L、60R、 Θ 60L、62R、62L有此總體排列使得殼體14有可能同時產生 部份取決於換能器之相對間隔及排列的聽覺及振動經驗。 20可控制該聽覺及振動經驗的聽覺及觸覺刺激，例如，振幅、 頻率及持續時間。 [0045] 可用任何習知方法安裝換能器54R、54[、56R ' 56L、58R、58L、60R、60L、62R、62L於殼體 14，包含(但 不受限於）··用黏著劑與環氧樹脂使換能 器 54R、54L、56R、 12 200946098 5 Φ 10 15 參 20 56L、58R、58L、60R、60L、62R、62L牢牢地耦合至殼體 14以及在殼體14、換能器之間產生能量耦合關係。較佳的 耦合可確保能量有效地由換能器54R、54L、56R、56L、58R、 58L、60R、60L、62R、62L轉移至殼體14藉此由殼體充分 地產生聽覺經驗與振動經驗以影響想要的聽覺及觸覺刺 激。美國專利申請案第12/051,190號中有描述一種附著方 法，此文獻在此全部併入本文作為參考資料。 [0046] 第6A圖為聲振衛浴系統12的簡化示範總體訊號流 與布線示意圖。為求簡潔’分開音響組件及振動組件的說 明。下文用第7A圖詳述訊號的產生及處理。 [0047] 聽覺經驗為音響訊號68及其音響波動特徵的結 果。音響訊號68包含音響換能器54R、54L的指令（亦即，特 徵）用以振動殼體14以產生受聽覺刺激影響的聽覺經驗。音 響訊號68在驅動右音響換能器54R、左音響換能器54L之前 路由通過音響放大器70。音響訊號68包含驅動右音響換能 器54R、左音響換能器54L的音響通道68A。藉由操控該音 響波動特徵(例如，音響通道68A的頻率及/或振幅），可控制 聽覺經驗。 [0048] 音響訊號68可加以編碼或壓縮使得音響波動特徵 可由音響訊號68解碼，由一或多個音響放大器放大，以 及連接至音響換能器56R、56L以產生想要的聽覺經驗。 [0049] 該振動經驗為振動訊號72及其振動波動特徵的結 果。振動訊號72包含振動換能器56R、56L、58R、58L、6〇R、 60L、62R、62L的指令（亦即，特徵）以產生受觸覺刺激影響 13 200946098。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 The provisions relating to federally sponsored research or development [0002] are not applicable to the present invention. FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0003] The present invention relates to sanitary appliances. More particularly, the present invention relates to a vibroacoustic sanitary appliance having a housing that is driven to produce different controlled hearing and vibration experiences. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0004] The use of a bathtub casing (e.g., a bathtub) as an horn to reproduce music is well known. U.S. Patent No. 6,523,191 discloses an acoustically active hot tub having a plurality of transducers (tmnsdueer) fixed to a block embedded in a hot water tank. The equal-tone transducer converts the electronic signal from the music source into vibration transmitted to the hot tub shell to vibrate the housing. The hot tub shell will vibrate within a range of frequencies suitable for rounding audio (generally related to music). Therefore, the user can listen to music when the aerated water is circulated in the hot tub by the shower and the nozzle. [0005] However, the above technique cannot use the hot tub case to produce two inconspicuous effects which only produce an audible sound to the user of the hot tub. In addition, the nozzles used in U.S. Patent No. 6,523,191, Heat 3 200946098, will degrade any non-primary vibrations (if not completely excluded) experienced by the bather due to the transducer's reproduction of music. Another example of a bathtub for use as an acoustic bar is proposed in German Patent No. DE 99 9 875. This document focuses on improving the mechanical oscillation of the transducer to the conversion efficiency of the bath 5 cylinder to improve the performance of the housing for use as an acoustic speaker. However, as in U.S. Patent No. 6,523,191, German Patent No. DE 19902875 uses only a housing as a dummy speaker, and does not take into account the effects of inputting signals or outputting signals other than reproducing audible sound. [0007] It is well known that a single transducer mounted next to a bathtub is used to vibrate water and bathers. U.S. Patent No. 3,585,991 discloses a transducer that is mounted in an energy coupling relationship with one of the walls of the bathtub. A transducer coupled to the hex wall produces a sequence of energy waves that pass through the water through a single wall of the bathtub, and does not include individual speakers (e.g., headphones or peripheral sound systems) coupled to the cylinder to produce music. Therefore, U.S. Patent No. 3,585,991, 15 does not use a bathtub as an audible horn, but instead uses only a single wall for vibration and individual speakers for producing audible music. In addition, this document teaches the use of vortex cells to produce visible water motion, which obviously reduces the impact of energy waves traveling through the water. [0008] European Patent Application Publication No. EP0651987 also has a transducer mounted in the wall of the 20 bathtub so that the ultrasonic waves can be directly transmitted into the bathtub. Therefore, the bathtub is not used as a speaker, but a transducer mount that is isolated by a gasket between the bathtub and the transducer. In addition, in addition to the transducer, the bath contains a hydromassage device (e.g., a water jet) that also degrades the ultrasonic waves. [0009] Since the generation of controlled vibration and auditory experience is challenging, previous 200946098 technology used a bath enclosure to establish isolation to generate vibration or audio. Therefore, the vibroacoustic plumbing fixture that can drive the housing with two different signals to produce auditory experience and vibration experience with different wave characteristics can overcome the above challenges without being 5 Ο 10 15 参20 Expected. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [Invention] In one aspect, a vibroacoustic plumbing fixture includes a housing for holding water and a plurality of energy exchanges installed in an energy transfer relationship with the housing. The transducers receive different input signals to simultaneously drive the housing to produce an experience of vibration and an auditory experience in which at least one of the wave characteristics is different from the experience of the vibration. The vibration experience is a tactile stimulus that is affected by water in the housing, and the auditory experience is an auditory stimulus that is affected outside of the water. [0011] In another aspect, a vibroacoustic plumbing fixture includes a housing for holding water and a plurality of transducers mounted in energy transfer relationship with the housing. The transducers receive input signals having separate and distinct acoustic and vibration fluctuation characteristics. The transducers simultaneously drive the housing to produce an auditory experience corresponding to the acoustic fluctuation characteristic affecting the auditory stimulus and a vibration experience corresponding to the vibration fluctuation characteristic affecting the tactile stimulus. [0012] In yet another aspect, a vibrating sanitary fixture includes a housing for holding water. The first-group translating n-ship is installed with an energy transmission relationship with the subtractive body and receives an input signal having an acoustic fluctuation characteristic. The second set of transducers is mounted by a wire that is capable of transmitting 4 and receiving an input signal having the same vibration wave (four) as the acoustic fluctuation feature*. The first and fifth 200946098 two sets of transducers, the moving body to simultaneously generate the vibration experience and auditory experience of each corresponding recording and acoustic fluctuation characteristics to influence the separation and different tactile and auditory stimuli. The vibration-sensing sanitary ware in the square ridge includes a casing for holding water, wherein when the body contains water, the water defines the -m group of the water filled with the water to be installed. The housing above the waterline has an energy transfer relationship and receives an input signal having acoustic fluctuation characteristics. The first-group switch 6 has a 10 15 energy transmission with a housing substantially lower than the water line _ and receives an input signal having a vibration fluctuation characteristic different from the acoustic fluctuation characteristic. The first - Λ goods _ Jiu Di two sets of transducers drive the housing 2 when they produce their respective corresponding vibration and acoustic fluctuations _ vibration experience fish ι 经验 经验 经验 经验 经验 经验 经验 经验 经验 经验 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 四 四 四 四 四 四 四 四 四 四 四 四 四 四The aspects and advantages are apparent from the following detailed description and the accompanying drawings. The other embodiments of the present invention described below. Please read the scope of the patent application for details; the specific outline of the second is a simple description of the complete scope of the sun and the moon. [0019] [0019] [0019] [0019] FIG. 1 is a bottom view of the sound vibration type bathroom of the present invention; FIG. 3 is a left side elevational view; FIG. 4 is a foot end view; Figure 5 is a head end view; an isometric view of the appliance; [0021] The detailed diagram is a schematic diagram of the van line configuration; the figure is a schematic diagram of the other - the schematic diagram. The 7A is the acoustic image of the i-th diagram, Figure, 4 bathroom model demonstration signal (4) [0022] 200946098 Schematic; [reward (four) picture for another - model signal distribution sound map] [Lai] The picture from the picture can be used for the third picture and 5 ❹ 10 15 ❹ 20 for establishing different vibration experiences. (4) This type of bathroom appliance is implemented in a cold type. The following is a detailed description of the preferred embodiment. [0026] The invention provides a controlled experience of hearing and vibration of a bathroom appliance and its influence. [〇〇27] The bather is mainly provided with the squatting housing 14 to generate an audible signal for the auditory stimulation of the money. The music _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ The auditory experience preferably includes an in-media (eg, air) transmission::. The auditory experience is best motivated. (10) to "the person U and the substantial influence of the auditory thorn [:: body == _ experience of the tactile stimuli is also (four) very slightly different volatility characteristics = = ring =: at least - the volatility usually contains no melody fluctuations The vibration is excited to realize the charm of #, (4) making the shot through the tactile thorn will establish the wave characteristics of the time test. It is best to have the same vibration signal as the juvenile bather in a variety of fields. And can't 7 200946098 easily and consciously distinguish between the beginning, middle, end or other timing relationships within a particular vibration experience. [0029] Sincere experience is best spread by liquid media (eg, water) to the bather η and generally affects tactile stimulation For example, the deep massage experience. In addition, the 5 vibration experience preferably includes controlled external vibration generated by the housing 14 to manipulate the position and strength of the vibration experience. [〇_] I-vibration sanitary fixture 12' is more special for shell inspection , has been "tuned" to maximize the auditory and vibrational experience generated by the housing 14 and to propagate through the water and air to affect the audible and tactile stimuli, respectively. It is preferred to adjust the housing 14 1〇 to The desired tonality is desirably responsive to the dominant frequency of the particular tonality. The desired housing 14 response generally means that the housing 14 has minimal vibrational attenuation over a preferred frequency range, and the housing 14 is configured to be operable Enhancing the desired undulation characteristics. By correlating the frequency response of the housing 14 (e.g., the natural frequency and resonance of the housing 14) with the undulating characteristics of the desired auditory and vibrational experience, the housing 15 can be created and desired to be audible and The relationship of vibration experience. [0031] Figure 1 illustrates an exemplary vibro-acoustic plumbing fixture or system 12. The turret appliance or system 12 includes a housing 14 (e.g., a bathtub, a shower room, a sink, Or other similar pots), which are preferably made of fiberglass reinforced plastics. However, they can also be made of various other materials and combinations of materials, such as 20 gram force, metal, and the like. [〇〇32 The frequency response of the housing 14 depends in part on the material and geometry of the housing μ. For example, depending on the geometry, the cast iron may be too dense and too heavy to create a better vibrating sanitary fixture. However, the invention is still Use suitable roll geometry and Cast iron. It is best to optimize the geometry and material of the housing I4 to agree to the desired frequency range given by the details of the application and the volatility of the auditory and vibrational experience of the 200946098. [0033] The housing 14 generally includes a deviation from the right side. The left side wall 16 of the wall 18, the head wall 20 offset from the foot wall 22, and the base 24 connected to the walls 16, 18, 2, 22. 5 The housing 14 is typically via a spout controlled by a valve (not shown). To fill a portion of the water, a drain 26 is formed in the base 24 to allow water to be drained from the housing 14 when not in use. In addition, the overflow 28 is in the overflow rail (〇ver 〇w 〖edge)% φ To ensure that the water does not rise above the waterline 32 and breaks through the plane 34 defined by the edge 36 of the casing 14. 10 [〇〇34] The foot end 38 of the housing 14 can include a footrest portion having a conformal surface that is configured to engage and support the feet when the user is in the housing 14 (f〇〇t • rest Portion) 4〇. Additionally, the head end 42 can include a head pocket 44 formed over the backrest portion 48 of the head wall 2 . The backrest portion 48 is inclined and conformed to the bather and is placed in the housing 14 at a recline 15 position. 〇[0035] The head recess 44 can be configured in various configurations, however, each configuration is sized and sized such that when the bather's head rests in the head recess 44, the bather 11 The ears are supported substantially below plane 34 and are preferably on waterline 32. Keeping the bather's ears below the edge 20 of the housing 14 and above the waterline 32 changes the fta sensation generated by the housing 14 and transmitted by the air (described in more detail below). Alternatively, the head recess 44 can be configured such that the ear of the bather 11 is located below the waterline 32. However, this also changes the auditory stimuli that are affected by the experience of hearing and vibration. [0036] Acoustic vibrating sanitary fixtures, or alternatively acoustically vibrating sanitary ware in the form of a bathtub 9 200946098 System 12 can include a sequential color therapy device 50 that is coupled to the housing 14 and that is generally synchronized with the vibration of the housing 14. The color therapy device 5 can be constructed of a multi-color light emitting diode 'incandescent bulb, fiber bundle' and the like, and is stored behind the translucent or transparent lens 52. These color therapy devices 50 can be loaded with any technique known to those skilled in the art. In addition, the position and number of color therapy devices 50 can be varied as desired. ', _7] _ Zhenwei system 12 contains a plurality of transducers in which the filaments are in light energy relationship with the shell (4). These transducers drive and vibrate the housing to influence the hearing and vibration experience. Although the exemplary embodiment is described using electromagnetic energy, the transducer can be any type of signal that is converted to a corresponding mechanical vibration. In this exemplary embodiment, a magnetically versatile Rolen-Star audio transducer is preferred. In addition, the transducers can include a magnetic shield as described in U.S. Patent Application Serial No. 12/G5,119, the entire disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference. 15 _38] 凊 Referring to FIG. 2, FIG. 6A and the first map, the transducers are divided into two groups: (1) the vibrating housing 14 is an auditory transducer that affects the auditory experience, and (2) the vibrating housing 14 is affected. Vibration transducer with vibration experience. The auditory transducer includes a right acoustic transducer 54R and a left acoustic transducer 5 (collectively referred to as "acoustic changer 54R, 54L". The vibration transducer includes a right-end vibration transducer, 2 〇 left End vibration transducer 56L, right foot vibration transducer 58R, left foot vibration transducer 58L, right head vibration transducer tank 'left side end vibration transducer 60L, right foot vibration transduction The emblem and the left-end vibration transducer 62L (referred to as "vibration transducers 56R, 56L, 58R, muscle, can, 60L, 62R, 62L"). 200946098 [0039] For example, a total of two auditory transducers 54R, 54L and eight vibration transducers 56R, 500 million, 58R, muscle, 6〇R, 60L, 62R, 62L are used. However, the present invention can incorporate any number of auditory and vibrational Transducer. Further 'Although the preferred transducer arrangement and number are shown, 5 ο 10 15 ❹ 20, however, the transducer arrangement can still be changed' in fact, each special appliance 12 (eg 'bathtub') It is best to set the type of interaction that the user prefers to maximize the experience of hearing and vibration. (d) The housing 14, preferably in the illustrated opposite row (four), is capable of maximizing the transmission of the undulating characteristics affected by the hearing and vibration. As shown, the acoustic transducers 54R, 54L are oriented to be guided. Hearing experience to the bather to influence the desired auditory stimuli. [0040] $ transducers are mounted at locations that produce local experience or overall experience or both. Vibration transducers H56R, 56L, 58R, 58L, 60R, 6〇L 62R, 62L are preferably mounted under the water line 32 of the housing 14 so that the corresponding vibrations can produce tactile vibration experience through water propagation. [41] Taking local vibration experience as an example, the right head end vibration transducing The device 6〇R and the left=end vibration converter 6GL are both fixed to the housing (4) adjacent to the backrest portion 48. The head end vibration transducer is enemies with the left end end of the vibration transducing fine [generated = vibrate in close proximity The housing 14 of the backrest portion 48 and the liquid medium propagating through the housing 14 to the Z 11 generate corresponding energy waves. The vibration experience is vibrated by the back, chest and immediately right end of the mountain's 11 All internal biological structures of the left-hand T-switching H6GL are controlled by tactile sensation. The party control local effects are all generated by the remaining vibration transducers 56R, 56L 58r, 58l, 6〇r6〇l, 11 200946098 62R, 62L at the desired position around the casing 14. [0042] Preferably, the acoustic transducer is transposed The 54R, 54L are mounted adjacent the rim 36, substantially above the waterline 32' and toward the head end 42 of the housing 14. This places the acoustic transducers 54R, 54L closer to the bather's head and 5 substantial South is in the water surface in the housing 14. As a result, this arrangement enhances the auditory experience produced by the acoustic transducers 54R, 54L as the housing 14 vibrates ambient air to affect the auditory stimulation. In addition, the design of the housing 14 (particularly the portion immediately adjacent the rim 36) has been adjusted to enhance the undulating characteristics of the auditory experience in order to maximize auditory stimulation. β 10 [0043] In the exemplary embodiment, the right-end vibration transducer 56R, the left-end vibration transducer 56L, the right-foot vibration transducer 58R, and the left-foot vibration transducer 58L They are generally spaced along the longitudinal axis 64. Similarly, the right-end vibrating transducer 60R, the left-end vibrating transducer 60L, the right-end vibrating transducer 62R, and the left-leg vibrating transducer 62L are generally spaced apart along the horizontal axis. . The right acoustic transducer 5411 and left acoustic transducer 54L are also oriented generally along the transverse axis 66. [0044] The transducers 54R, 54L, 56R, 56L '58R, 58L, 60R, Θ 60L, 62R, 62L have this overall arrangement such that it is possible for the housing 14 to be simultaneously generated depending on the relative spacing and arrangement of the transducers. Hearing and vibration experience. 20 can control the auditory and tactile stimuli of the auditory and vibrational experience, such as amplitude, frequency, and duration. [0045] The transducers 54R, 54 [, 56R ' 56L, 58R, 58L, 60R, 60L, 62R, 62L can be mounted to the housing 14 by any conventional method, including (but not limited to) adhesives. With the epoxy resin, the transducers 54R, 54L, 56R, 12 200946098 5 Φ 10 15 20 20 56L, 58R, 58L, 60R, 60L, 62R, 62L are firmly coupled to the housing 14 and in the housing 14 Energy coupling between the energy generators. The preferred coupling ensures that energy is efficiently transferred from the transducers 54R, 54L, 56R, 56L, 58R, 58L, 60R, 60L, 62R, 62L to the housing 14 whereby the experience of the auditory experience and vibration is adequately produced by the housing. To influence the desired hearing and tactile stimuli. An attachment method is described in U.S. Patent Application Serial No. 12/051,190, the disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference. 6A is a simplified schematic overall signal flow and wiring schematic of the acoustic vibration sanitary system 12. [0046] FIG. For the sake of simplicity, separate the description of the audio components and vibration components. The generation and processing of the signals are detailed below using Figure 7A. [0047] The auditory experience is the result of the acoustic signal 68 and its acoustic fluctuation characteristics. The audible signal 68 contains commands (i.e., features) of the acoustic transducers 54R, 54L for vibrating the housing 14 to produce an auditory experience that is affected by auditory stimuli. The tone signal 68 is routed through the audio amplifier 70 before driving the right acoustic transducer 54R and the left acoustic transducer 54L. The audio signal 68 includes an audio channel 68A that drives the right acoustic transducer 54R and the left acoustic transducer 54L. The auditory experience can be controlled by manipulating the acoustic fluctuation characteristics (e.g., the frequency and/or amplitude of the acoustic channel 68A). The audible signal 68 can be encoded or compressed such that the acoustic undulation feature can be decoded by the audible signal 68, amplified by one or more audio amplifiers, and coupled to the acoustic transducers 56R, 56L to produce the desired audible experience. [049] This vibration experience is the result of the vibration signal 72 and its vibration fluctuation characteristics. The vibration signal 72 includes commands (i.e., features) of the vibration transducers 56R, 56L, 58R, 58L, 6〇R, 60L, 62R, 62L to produce a tactile stimulus 13 200946098

的振動經驗。在此示範具體實施例中，振動訊號72在驅動 振動換能器 56R、56L、58R、58L、60R、60L、62R、62L 之前路由通過一對振動放大器74。振動訊號72最好包含振 動通道72A。 5 15 20 [0050]在圖示於第6A圖及第7A圖的一示範具體實施例， 振動通道72A經由頭端放大器74A驅動右頭端振動換能器 56R、左頭端振動換能器56L、右侧頭端振動換能器6〇R、 以及左側頭端振動換能器60L(—起稱作“頭端振動換能器The vibration experience. In the exemplary embodiment, the vibration signal 72 is routed through a pair of vibration amplifiers 74 prior to driving the vibration transducers 56R, 56L, 58R, 58L, 60R, 60L, 62R, 62L. The vibration signal 72 preferably includes a vibrating passage 72A. 5 15 20 [0050] In an exemplary embodiment illustrated in FIGS. 6A and 7A, the vibrating channel 72A drives the right-end vibrating transducer 56R and the left-end vibrating transducer 56L via the head-end amplifier 74A. , the right-end head vibration transducer 6〇R, and the left-end head vibration transducer 60L (referred to as “head-end vibration transducer”

56R、56L、60R、60L”）。振動通道72A經由腳端放大器74B 驅動右腳端振動換能器58R、左腳端振動換能器58L、右側 腳端振動換能器62R、以及左側腳端振動換能器62L(一起稱 作“腳端振動換能器58R、58L、62R、62L”；）。 [0051]第6B圖及第7B圖圖示另一示範具體實施例，其中 振動通道72A經由末端放大器74C驅動右頭端振動換能器 56R左頭端振動換能器56L、右腳端振動換能器$服、以 及左腳端振動換能H58L(_起稱作“末端振動換能器5656R, 56L, 60R, 60L"). The vibration channel 72A drives the right foot end vibration transducer 58R, the left foot end vibration transducer 58L, the right foot end vibration transducer 62R, and the left foot end via the foot end amplifier 74B. Vibration transducers 62L (collectively referred to as "foot-end vibration transducers 58R, 58L, 62R, 62L"). [0051] Figures 6B and 7B illustrate another exemplary embodiment in which the vibration channel 72A The right-end vibration transducer 56R is driven to the left-end vibration transducer 56L, the right-end vibration transducer $L, and the left-end vibration transducer H58L via the terminal amplifier 74C (hereinafter referred to as "end vibration transduction" 56

58R 58L )。振動通道72A經由核心放大器74〇| 右側腳端振動換㈣62R、左側腳端振動魏器、； 頭端振動魏11敵、以及左_端振動換能祕L㈠ 作“核心振動換能器60R、6〇L、62R、62l”）。 [〇〇52]如第6B圖所示，末端振動換能器56R、5认、分 ^都由振動通道72A驅動。《，核心振動換能獄 、⑽、62L由振動通道72A驅動。至於該振動經驗白 覺刺激’可操控它的強度、持續時間及頻率。 14 200946098 [0053] 與音響通道68A—樣，可改變振動通道72A的特徵 以產生振動經驗。與音響換能器54R、54L—樣，各自驅動 振動換能器 56R、56L、58R、58L、60R、60L、62R、62L 的振動訊號72可編碼或壓縮成振動訊號72。此外，取決於 5 應用要求’每個振動換能器56R、56L、58R、58L、60R、 60L、62R、62L可用單一或多個振動放大器74驅動。 ❿ 10 [0054] 在該示範具體實施例中，以及請參考第7A圖，聽 覺經驗及振動經驗係各自編碼成音響訊號68與振動訊號 72。音響訊號68與振動訊號722編碼成動畫專家群層3格式 (“MP3格式”)為較佳，然而也可用任何其他的編/解碼器編 碼或以原始格式（例如，波形（“WAV”），先進音訊編碼 (“AAC”）、杜比數位、及其類似者）呈現。 15 φ [0055] 音響訊號68與振動訊號72由個別媒體裝置（未圖示） 較佳，例如數位記憶卡(“SD”）、迷你記憶卡、C0mpactFlash、 快閃隨身碟、及其類似者。替換地，音響訊號68與振動訊 號72可儲存於内建儲存媒體（例如，硬碟）或光學媒體（例 如’光碟片（“CD”）、數位多功能光碟（“DVD”）、藍光光碟 (BD”）、及其類似者）。因此，音響訊號68與振動訊號72可 由單一媒體裝置及單一串流取出。 20 [0056]在該示範具體實施例中，音響訊號68被引導至音響 解碼器76在此它從MP3格式解碼成包含音響通道68A的串 流音響訊號68。同樣，振動訊號72是路由至振動解碼器78 在此匕從較佳的MP3格式解碼成包含振動通道π'的串流 振動訊號72。音響解碼器76與振動解碼器78可類似SCF525〇 15 20094609858R 58L). The vibration channel 72A is vibrated via the core amplifier 74〇| the right end is vibrated (4) 62R, the left end is vibrating, the head end vibrating Wei 11 enemy, and the left end vibration translating secret L (1) is the "core vibration transducer 60R, 6" 〇L, 62R, 62l”). [52] As shown in Fig. 6B, the end vibration transducers 56R, 5 are recognized and divided by the vibration passage 72A. "The core vibration-changing prison, (10), 62L is driven by the vibration channel 72A. As for the vibration experience, the white stimulus can manipulate its intensity, duration and frequency. 14 200946098 [0053] As with the acoustic channel 68A, the characteristics of the vibration channel 72A can be varied to create a vibration experience. As with the acoustic transducers 54R, 54L, the vibration signals 72 that respectively drive the vibration transducers 56R, 56L, 58R, 58L, 60R, 60L, 62R, 62L can be encoded or compressed into the vibration signal 72. Furthermore, each of the vibration transducers 56R, 56L, 58R, 58L, 60R, 60L, 62R, 62L can be driven by a single or multiple vibration amplifiers 74 depending on the 5 application requirements. ❿ 10 [0054] In the exemplary embodiment, and with reference to Figure 7A, the auditory experience and vibration experience are each encoded into an acoustic signal 68 and a vibration signal 72. The audio signal 68 and the vibration signal 722 are encoded into an animation expert group layer 3 format ("MP3 format"), but may be encoded by any other encoder/decoder or in the original format (eg, waveform ("WAV"), Advanced Audio Coding ("AAC"), Dolby Digital, and the like). 15 φ [0055] The audio signal 68 and the vibration signal 72 are preferably selected by an individual media device (not shown), such as a digital memory card ("SD"), a mini memory card, a C0mpactFlash, a flash flash drive, and the like. Alternatively, the audio signal 68 and the vibration signal 72 can be stored in a built-in storage medium (eg, a hard disk) or an optical medium (eg, a "disc" ("CD"), a digital versatile disc ("DVD"), a Blu-ray disc ( BD"), and the like. Accordingly, the audible signal 68 and the vibration signal 72 can be retrieved from a single media device and a single stream. [0056] In the exemplary embodiment, the audible signal 68 is directed to the audio decoder. Here, it is decoded from the MP3 format into a stream audio signal 68 containing an audio channel 68A. Similarly, the vibration signal 72 is routed to the vibration decoder 78 where it is decoded from the preferred MP3 format into a string containing the vibration channel π'. The stream vibration signal 72. The sound decoder 76 and the vibration decoder 78 can be similar to SCF525〇15 200946098

Integrated ColdFire微處理器（由 Freeseale 8咖化〇11(1此如生 - 產）。替換地，單一解碼器可解碼音響訊號68與振動訊號72。 [0057] 音響解碼器76(亦即，第一音響通道68A)與振動解 碼器78(亦即，第一振動通道72A)的輸出均引導至控制器 5 80。在該示範具體實施例中，控制器80可為任意多個複雜 可編程的市售邏輯裝置。控制器80將音響通道68A及振動通 道72A路由至訊號處理器82(會在下文描述）的適當輸入。應 瞭解，控制器80可整合解碼器76、78、訊號處理器82、放 大器70、74、色彩療法控制器86、以及用於聲振衛浴系統 © 10 12的任何其他組件中之一或數個或所有功能及特徵。本示 範具體實施例分開各種組件的功能及特徵是為了解釋。 [0058] 控制器80提供至少一彩度訊號(ehr〇m〇以辟叫料至 色彩療法控制器86。色彩療法控制器86操控一序列的色彩 療法裝置50(例如，LED)以回應由控制器80收到的彩度訊號 15 84。各種色彩組合、強度、形態、及其類似者係經由色彩 療法控制器86及整合型色彩療法裝置5〇導入殼體丨4。Integrated ColdFire microprocessor (by Freeseale 8) (alternatively, this is a production-production). Alternatively, a single decoder can decode the audio signal 68 and the vibration signal 72. [0057] The audio decoder 76 (ie, the first The output of an acoustic channel 68A) and vibration decoder 78 (i.e., first vibration channel 72A) is directed to controller 580. In the exemplary embodiment, controller 80 can be any number of complex programmable Commercially available logic device. Controller 80 routes audio channel 68A and vibrating channel 72A to appropriate inputs of signal processor 82 (described below). It will be appreciated that controller 80 can integrate decoders 76, 78, signal processor 82. One or several or all of the functions and features of the amplifiers 70, 74, the color therapy controller 86, and any other components for the acoustic vibration bathroom system © 10 12. The exemplary embodiment separates the functions and features of the various components [0058] The controller 80 provides at least one chroma signal (ehr〇m〇) to the color therapy controller 86. The color therapy controller 86 manipulates a sequence of color therapy devices 50 (eg, LEDs). Back The color signal 15 84 received by the controller 80. The various color combinations, intensities, morphologies, and the like are introduced into the housing 4 via the color therapy controller 86 and the integrated color therapy device 5.

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[〇〇59]本示範具體實施例的訊號處理器μ係操控及調節 音響訊號68與振動訊號72。訊號處理器82可用來調整振動 波動特徵或音響波動特徵，例如音響通道68八、振動通道 20 72A、以及任何其他輸入訊號的頻率與振幅。訊號處理器82 可類似由德州儀器製造的TAS5508A。另外，該訊號處理器 可包含一序列的放大器s;不過，圖示於第6A圖及第7八圖 的示範具體實施例包含驅動音響換能器54R、54L的音響放 大器70，以及一對振動放大器74，一個是驅動頭端振動換 16 200946098 5 Ο 10 15 ❷ 20 能器56R、56L、、6Gl而另-個驅動腳端振動換能器 58R、58L、62R、62L。熟諳此藝者應瞭解有各種放大器組 癌及组合可用來供電至聲振衛浴系統12 β例如，電路板可 包含一序列的的晶片而這些晶片都包含各自接收輸入訊號 的一對放大器。該等放大器可用各種方式電氣耦合以便在 操作期間有較佳的熱能分布，例如藉由電氣耦合一或更多 晶片。 [0060] 該示範具體實施例的控制器80也包含辅助輸入 88。控制器80接收輔助輸入88以及將輸入路由至音響換能 器 54R、54L和振動換能器 56R、56L、58R、58L、60R、60L、 62R、62L的輸入。由入浴者11經由使用者介面（未圖示）決 定或藉由控制器80根據預定編程好的邏輯，可將訊號送到 換能器中之一個或所有。例如，可將控制器80編程為可過 濾輔助輸入88以引導較低的頻率（例如，約25〇赫茲以下）至 振動換能器 56R、56L、58R、58L、60R、60L、62R、62L， 以及較高的頻率（例如，約250赫茲以上）至音響換能器 54R、54L。替換地，可將控制器80編程為可由輔助輸入88 取出脈衝訊號（亦即，“節拍”）以及引導訊號至振動換能器 56R、56L、58R、58L、60R、60L、62R、62L。然後，可 將輔助輸入88的平衡導至音響換能器54R、54L。輔助輸入 88可由各種輔助裝置（未圖示）取得，包含電腦、電視、數位 媒體播放器、及其類似者。 [0061] 第8Α圖與第8Β圖係圖示用於產生想要聽覺及振動 經驗之示範聽覺訊號68及振動訊號72的簡化波形（其中Υ軸 17 200946098[059] The signal processor μ of the exemplary embodiment of the present invention controls and adjusts the acoustic signal 68 and the vibration signal 72. The signal processor 82 can be used to adjust vibration fluctuation characteristics or acoustic fluctuation characteristics such as the acoustic channel 68, the vibration channel 20 72A, and the frequency and amplitude of any other input signal. The signal processor 82 can be similar to the TAS5508A manufactured by Texas Instruments. Additionally, the signal processor can include a sequence of amplifiers s; however, the exemplary embodiment illustrated in Figures 6A and 7-8 includes an acoustic amplifier 70 that drives the acoustic transducers 54R, 54L, and a pair of vibrations. The amplifier 74, one is the drive head end vibrating 16 200946098 5 Ο 10 15 ❷ 20 energizers 56R, 56L, 6G1 and the other drive foot end vibrating transducers 58R, 58L, 62R, 62L. Those skilled in the art should be aware that there are various types of amplifiers and combinations that can be used to power the vibrating bathroom system. 12 β For example, a circuit board can include a sequence of wafers that each include a pair of amplifiers that each receive an input signal. The amplifiers can be electrically coupled in a variety of ways to provide a better thermal energy distribution during operation, such as by electrically coupling one or more wafers. The controller 80 of the exemplary embodiment also includes an auxiliary input 88. Controller 80 receives auxiliary input 88 and routes the input to the inputs of acoustic transducers 54R, 54L and vibration transducers 56R, 56L, 58R, 58L, 60R, 60L, 62R, 62L. The signal can be sent to one or all of the transducers by the bather 11 via a user interface (not shown) or by controller 80 in accordance with predetermined programmed logic. For example, controller 80 can be programmed to filter auxiliary input 88 to direct a lower frequency (eg, below about 25 Hz) to vibration transducers 56R, 56L, 58R, 58L, 60R, 60L, 62R, 62L, And a higher frequency (eg, above about 250 Hz) to the acoustic transducers 54R, 54L. Alternatively, controller 80 can be programmed to take pulse signals (i.e., "beats") from auxiliary input 88 and pilot signals to vibration transducers 56R, 56L, 58R, 58L, 60R, 60L, 62R, 62L. The balance of the auxiliary input 88 can then be directed to the acoustic transducers 54R, 54L. Auxiliary input 88 can be accessed by a variety of auxiliary devices (not shown), including computers, televisions, digital media players, and the like. [0061] Figures 8 and 8 show simplified waveforms of an exemplary auditory signal 68 and vibration signal 72 for generating auditory and vibrational experiences (in which the axis 17 200946098)

大體表示相對振幅而x軸大體表示時間連續體）。圖中的聽 覺訊號68及振動訊號72只是用來藉由振動殼體14來產生想 要聽覺刺激及觸覺刺激的示範波形。相較於其他的經驗， 該振動經驗及聽覺經驗至少有一不同的波動特徵。該特徵 5 可與頻率、振幅、音調、持續時間、以及任何其他波動特 徵相關，以及與殼體14調合為較佳。另外，應注意，該振 動經驗及聽覺經驗最好同時用殼體14來產生以實質同步地 影響觸覺及聽覺刺激。因此’該等換能器可同時驅動殼體 14以產生想要的經驗。 10 [0062] 第8A圖圖示“輔助’’波形98。輔助波形98為可產生Generally speaking, the relative amplitude and the x-axis generally represent the time continuum). The audible signal 68 and the vibration signal 72 in the figure are merely used to generate an exemplary waveform of the desired auditory and tactile stimuli by vibrating the housing 14. Compared to other experiences, this vibration experience and auditory experience have at least one different volatility characteristic. This feature 5 can be related to frequency, amplitude, pitch, duration, and any other undulation characteristics, as well as blending with the housing 14. Additionally, it should be noted that the vibrational experience and auditory experience are preferably simultaneously produced by the housing 14 to substantially simultaneously affect the tactile and auditory stimuli. Thus, the transducers can simultaneously drive the housing 14 to produce the desired experience. [0062] Figure 8A illustrates an "auxiliary" waveform 98. The auxiliary waveform 98 is

以及經由輔助輸入88路由至各個音響換能器54R、54L及振 動換能器 56R、56L、58R、58L、60R、60L、62R、62L的 音響訊號68與振動訊號72。在圖示的輔助波形98中，輔助 輸入88不做操控，不過，如上述，該訊號仍可予以操控（例 15 如，調節、過濾、解構、及其類似者）以實現相對預定的聽 覺及振動經驗。例如，可分析振動訊號72以萃取隨後會由 音響訊號6«出以及在振動訊號72中加強的脈衝p。另外， 可插控曰響波動特徵與振動波動特徵以便與殼體Μ有更佳 的相互作用（亦即’針對殼體14加以動態調整）。有許多其他 2〇 的訊號操控及處理枯他1 文術洛在本發明的範疇内且為熟諳此藝 者所習知。 [0063]請參考第8BHI “甘 圖’基本”波形1〇〇可用來提供更加And the acoustic signal 68 and the vibration signal 72 routed to the respective acoustic transducers 54R, 54L and the vibrating transducers 56R, 56L, 58R, 58L, 60R, 60L, 62R, 62L via the auxiliary input 88. In the illustrated auxiliary waveform 98, the auxiliary input 88 is not manipulated, however, as described above, the signal can still be manipulated (e.g., adjusted, filtered, deconstructed, and the like) to achieve a relatively predetermined hearing and Vibration experience. For example, the vibration signal 72 can be analyzed to extract a pulse p that is subsequently amplified by the acoustic signal 6« and enhanced in the vibration signal 72. In addition, the undulating and undulating characteristics can be interpolated to provide better interaction with the housing (i.e., 'dynamically adjusted for housing 14'). There are many other two-way signal manipulations and manipulations that are within the scope of the present invention and are well known to those skilled in the art. [0063] Please refer to the 8th BHI "Gantu' Basic" waveform 1〇〇 can be used to provide more

似重覆訊息或鼓聲的I 的心覺經驗與振動經驗。本發明的範 可涵蓋許多“基本”波形的變體。 18 200946098I feel the heart experience and vibration experience like I repeat the message or drum sound. Variations of the invention may encompass variations of many "basic" waveforms. 18 200946098

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20 [0064] 如上述，可將聲振衛浴系統12組態成可產生各種受 由殼體14振動所致之聽覺及觸覺刺激影響的受控聽覺及振 動經驗。 [0065] 上文已相當詳細地描述本發明的較佳示範具體實 施例。顯然，對熟諳此藝者而言，該等較佳示範具體實施 例仍有許多修改及變體。因此，本發明不限於上述示範具 體實施例。 產業上利用性 [0066] 本發明提供一種用於消費者浸浴應用系統的聲振式 衛浴器具，特別是，能夠產生受控聽覺及振動經驗的浸浴系 統。 C圖式簡單說明3 第1圖為本發明聲振式衛浴器具的等角視圖； 第2圖為底部正視圖； 第3圖為左側正視圖； 第4圖為腳端視圖； 第5圖為頭端視圖， 第6A圖為第1圖系統的示範線路配置示意圖； 第6B圖為另一示範線路配置示意圖； 第7A圖為第1圖聲振式衛浴器具的示範訊號分布示意 圖； 第7B圖為另一個示範訊號分布示意圖； 第8A圖為可用於第1圖聲振式衛浴器具的示範輔助波 形以便從輔助輸入建立振動經驗及聽覺經驗；以及 19 200946098 第8B圖為第1圖聲振式衛浴器具的示範基本波形供建 立不同的振動經驗。 【主要元件符號說明】 11…入浴者 12…聲振式衛浴器具或系統 14…殼體 16…左側壁 18…右側壁 20…頭壁 22…腳壁 24…基底 26…排水口 28…溢水口 30…溢出橫檔 32…水線 34···平面 36…邊緣 38…腳端 40…搁腳部份 42…頭端 44…頭部凹槽 48…靠背部份 50…色彩療法裝置 52…半透明或透明鏡片 54L,54R…左、右音響換能器 56L，56R…左、右頭端振動換 能器 58L，58R···左、右腳端振動換 能器 60L,60R···左、右側頭端振動 換能器 62L，62R···左、右側腳端振動 換能器 64…縱軸 66…橫轴 68…音響訊號 68A，68B..·音響通道 70…音響放大器 72…振動訊號 72A·..第一振動通道 72B…第二振動通道 74…振動放大器 76…音響解碼器 78…振動解碼器 80…控制器 20 200946098 82…訊號處理器 88"' 84…彩度訊號 98- 86…色彩療法控制器 100· •輔助輸入 •“輔助”波形 ••“基本”波形[0064] As described above, the vibrating sanitary system 12 can be configured to produce a variety of controlled auditory and vibration experiences that are affected by the audible and tactile stimuli caused by the vibration of the housing 14. The preferred exemplary embodiments of the present invention have been described in considerable detail above. Obviously, many modifications and variations of the preferred exemplary embodiments are apparent to those skilled in the art. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the above-described exemplary embodiments. Industrial Applicability [0066] The present invention provides a vibrating sanitary fixture for a consumer bathing application system, and more particularly, a bath system capable of producing controlled hearing and vibration experience. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS Fig. 1 is an isometric view of a vibrating sanitary ware apparatus of the present invention; Fig. 2 is a bottom elevational view; Fig. 3 is a left side elevational view; Fig. 4 is a foot end view; The head end view, FIG. 6A is a schematic diagram of the exemplary circuit configuration of the system of FIG. 1; FIG. 6B is a schematic diagram of another exemplary circuit configuration; FIG. 7A is a schematic diagram of the distribution of the exemplary signal of the acoustic vibration type bathroom appliance of FIG. 1; A schematic diagram of another exemplary signal distribution; FIG. 8A is an exemplary auxiliary waveform that can be used for the acoustic vibration type bathroom appliance of FIG. 1 to establish a vibration experience and an auditory experience from the auxiliary input; and 19 200946098 FIG. 8B is a first FIG. Demonstration basic waveforms of sanitary fixtures are used to establish different vibration experiences. [Main component symbol description] 11...Bath 12: Acoustic vibration type bathroom appliance or system 14... Housing 16...Left wall 18...Right wall 20...Head wall 22...Foot wall 24...Base 26...Drain port 28...Overflow 30... overflow rail 32... waterline 34···plane 36...edge 38...foot end 40...footrest portion 42...head end 44...head recess 48...backrest portion 50...color therapy device 52...half Transparent or transparent lenses 54L, 54R... Left and right acoustic transducers 56L, 56R... Left and right end vibration transducers 58L, 58R·· Left and right end vibration transducers 60L, 60R···Left Right side head end vibration transducer 62L, 62R··· Left and right foot end vibration transducer 64... Vertical axis 66... Horizontal axis 68... Acoustic signal 68A, 68B..·Audio channel 70...Audio amplifier 72...Vibration Signal 72A·.. First vibrating channel 72B...Second vibrating channel 74...Vibration amplifier 76...Audio decoder 78...Vibration decoder 80...Controller 20 200946098 82...Signal processor 88"'84...Clarity signal 98- 86...Color therapy controller 100· • Auxiliary input • “Auxiliary” waveform •• “Basic” wave

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200946098 七、申請專利範圍： 1. 一種聲振式衛浴器具，其係包含： 用於盛水的一殼體；以及 經安裝成與該殼體有能量傳輸關係的多個換能 5 器，其中該等換能器接收不同的輸入訊號以便同時驅動 該殼體以產生一振動經驗與一至少有一波動特徵不同 於該振動經驗的聽覺經驗，該振動經驗為通過在該殼體 中之水而受影響的觸覺刺激，以及該聽覺經驗為在該水 之外影響的聽覺刺激以影響聽覺刺激。 10 2.如申請專利範圍第1項之聲振式衛浴器具，其中該殼體 係經調整以增強該振動經驗的至少一波動特徵。 3. 如申請專利範圍第1項之聲振式衛浴器具，其中該振動 經驗具有無旋律、實質不重覆的波動特徵。 4. 如申請專利範圍第1項之聲振式衛浴器具，其中該等換 15 能器之至少一個係經配置以在垂直方向實質高於水在 該殼體中的水線，以及其中該等換能器中之至少一個係 經配置以在垂直方向實質低於該水線，以及其中高於該 水線之該至少一換能器提供該聽覺經驗而低於該水線 之該至少一換能器提供該振動經驗。 20 5.如申請專利範圍第1項之聲振式衛浴器具，其中至少有 四個換能器，該等換能器之第一對的配置是以該殼體的 第一軸線為中心，而該等換能器之第二對的配置是以該 殼體實質垂直於該第一軸線的第二軸線為中心。 6,如申請專利範圍第5項之聲振式衛浴器具，其中至少有 22 200946098 六個換能器，其中至少有兩個專屬於該聽覺經驗，以及 至少四個專屬於該振動經驗。 7. 如申請專利範圍第6項之聲振式衛浴器具，其中專屬於 該聽覺經驗之該至少兩個換能器是配置在該第一軸線 5 的兩對邊上。 8. 如申請專利範圍第7項之聲振式衛浴器具，其中專屬於 該振動經驗至少四個換能器是在該第一及第二軸線所 界定的象限中各自配置至少一個。 9. 如申請專利範圍第8項之聲振式衛浴器具，其中該殼體 10 界定一浴缸盆體。 10. 如申請專利範圍第9項之聲振式衛浴器具，其中該盆體 包含用於使入浴者之頭部實質低於該浴缸盆體之邊緣 的一頭部凹槽。 11. 如申請專利範圍第10項之聲振式衛浴器具，其中該盆體 15 界定一腳壁、一頭壁、以及兩個側壁，該腳壁與該頭壁 以該第二軸線相對，以及兩個側壁在該第一軸線兩對邊 上的該頭壁及腳壁之間延伸。 12. —種聲振式衛浴器具，其係包含： 用於盛水的一殼體；以及 20 經安裝成與該殼體有能量傳輸關係的多個換能 器，其中該等換能器接收具有分離且不同之音響波動及 振動波動特徵的輸入訊號，其中該等換能器同時驅動該 殼體以產生一對應至影響一聽覺刺激之該音響波動特 徵的聽覺經驗以及一對應至影響觸覺刺激之該振動波 23 200946098 動特徵的振動經驗。 13·—種聲振式衛浴器具，其係包含： 用於盛水的一殼體； 5 、’状犯―，、w ，队穴球钗髖有能量傳奉 關係以及接收-具有-音較動賴的輸人訊號；^ 第二組換能器，其係經安裝成與該殼體有能量傳秦 關係以及接收-具有與該音響波動特徵不同之振動沒 動特徵的輸入訊號； 10 14. 其中該第一及第二組換能器驅動該殼體以同時產生 對應至該振動波動特徵的振動經驗與對應至該音響波動 特徵的聽覺經驗以便影響分離且不同的觸覺及聽覺刺激。200946098 VII. Patent application scope: 1. A sonic vibration type bathroom appliance comprising: a casing for holding water; and a plurality of transducers 5 installed with energy transmission relationship with the casing, wherein The transducers receive different input signals to simultaneously drive the housing to produce a vibration experience and an auditory experience having at least one wave characteristic different from the vibration experience experienced by the water in the housing The affected tactile stimulus, and the auditory experience is an auditory stimulus that is affected outside of the water to affect the auditory stimulus. The vibrating sanitary ware of claim 1, wherein the housing is adjusted to enhance at least one undulating characteristic of the vibration experience. 3. For a vibrating sanitary ware of claim 1, wherein the vibration experience has a melody-free, substantially non-repetitive volatility characteristic. 4. The vibrating sanitary ware of claim 1, wherein at least one of the energizers is configured to be substantially higher than a waterline in the housing in a vertical direction, and wherein At least one of the transducers is configured to be substantially lower than the waterline in a vertical direction, and wherein the at least one transducer above the waterline provides the auditory experience and the at least one of the waterlines is lower than the waterline The energy device provides this vibration experience. The vibrating sanitary ware of claim 1, wherein there are at least four transducers, the first pair of transducers being disposed centered on the first axis of the housing, and The second pair of transducers is configured with the housing being centered about a second axis that is substantially perpendicular to the first axis. 6. For vibrating sanitary wares in the scope of claim 5, there are at least 22 200946098 six transducers, at least two of which are specific to the auditory experience, and at least four are exclusive to the vibration experience. 7. The vibrating sanitary ware of claim 6, wherein the at least two transducers exclusive to the auditory experience are disposed on two opposite sides of the first axis 5. 8. The vibrating sanitary ware of claim 7, wherein the at least four transducers are at least one of each of the quadrants defined by the first and second axes. 9. The vibrating sanitary ware of claim 8 wherein the housing 10 defines a bathtub body. 10. The vibrating sanitary ware of claim 9, wherein the basin comprises a head recess for substantially lowering the head of the bather than the edge of the tub. 11. The vibrating sanitary ware of claim 10, wherein the basin 15 defines a leg wall, a head wall, and two side walls, the leg wall and the head wall being opposite to the second axis, and The side walls extend between the head wall and the foot wall on opposite sides of the first axis. 12. A vibrating sanitary fixture comprising: a housing for holding water; and 20 a plurality of transducers mounted in energy transfer relationship with the housing, wherein the transducers receive An input signal having separate and distinct acoustic fluctuations and vibration fluctuation characteristics, wherein the transducers simultaneously drive the housing to produce an auditory experience corresponding to the acoustic fluctuation characteristic affecting an auditory stimulus and a corresponding to affecting the tactile stimulation The vibration wave 23 200946098 The dynamic vibration experience of the feature. 13·—A kind of sound-vibrating sanitary ware, which includes: a shell for holding water; 5, 'like criminals', w, acupuncture points, hips, hips, energy transfer relationship, and reception---- The input transducer of the second group; the second group of transducers is installed to have an energy transfer relationship with the housing and to receive an input signal having a vibration immobility characteristic different from the acoustic fluctuation characteristic; 10 14 The first and second sets of transducers drive the housing to simultaneously generate a vibration experience corresponding to the vibration fluctuation feature and an auditory experience corresponding to the acoustic fluctuation feature to affect separate and different tactile and auditory stimuli. —種聲振式衛浴器具，其係包含： 15 20 用於盛水的一殼體，其中在該殼體含有水時，水對 該殼體定義一下面填滿水的水線； 第—組換能器，其經安裝成實質高於該水線的該殼a sound-acoustic sanitary appliance comprising: 15 20 a casing for holding water, wherein when the casing contains water, the water defines a water line filled with water below the casing; a transducer mounted to the shell substantially above the waterline 體有Bb量傳輪關係以及接收一具有音響波動特徵的輪 入讯號；以及 第二、纟且換能器，其經安裝成與實質低於該水線的該 喊1體有能量傳輸關係以及接收一具有不同於該音響波 動特徵之振動波動特徵的輸入訊號； 其中該第一及第二組換能器驅動該殼體以同時產 生對應至該振動波動特徵的振動經驗與一對應至該 曰響波動特徵的聽覺經驗以便影響分離且不同的觸覺 及聽覺刺激。 24The body has a Bb amount transmission relationship and receives a wheeling signal having an acoustic fluctuation characteristic; and a second, 纟 and transducer installed to have an energy transmission relationship with the singular body substantially lower than the waterline And receiving an input signal having a vibration fluctuation characteristic different from the acoustic fluctuation characteristic; wherein the first and second sets of transducers drive the housing to simultaneously generate a vibration experience corresponding to the vibration fluctuation characteristic and correspond to the The auditory experience of undulating features is affected to influence separate and different tactile and auditory stimuli. twenty four