Characterisation and Excursion Modelling of Audio Haptic Transducers
Statement and calculation of objective audio haptic transducer performance metrics facilitates optimisation of multi-sensory sound reproduction systems. Measurements of existing haptic transducers are applied to the calculation of a series of performance metrics to demonstrate a means of comparative objective analysis. The frequency response, transient response and moving mass excursion characteristics of each measured transducer are quantified using novel and previously defined metrics. Objective data drawn from a series of practical measurements shows that the proposed metrics and means of excursion modelling applied herein are appropriate for haptic transducer evaluation and protection against over-excursion respectively.