Multimedia Audio Interlocking via Acoustic Location Detection

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional methods for processing multimedia across multiple electronic devices require manual setup and alignment, which complicates the operation of interlocking devices to function as a single unit, leading to reduced utility and clarity in audio output.

Innovation Solution

An electronic device method that determines location information based on audio input from another device in a sharing mode, allowing for automatic control of multimedia output to optimize the interlocking process and improve audio clarity.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If manual selection and sequential setting methods are used to interlock electronic devices, then the devices can operate as a single unit, but the operation complexity increases and utility deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedevice interlocking operationVSAvoidmanual setup process

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The electronic device automatically determines location information of another device based on audio input signals, eliminating the need for manual location selection. The system self-configures the interlocking operation by autonomously identifying device positions and adjusting output parameters accordingly, thereby simplifying the setup process while maintaining reliable device interlocking

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces manual mechanical configuration operations with acoustic field-based automatic detection. Instead of requiring users to manually select and configure device locations, the system uses audio input from speakers and microphones to automatically determine spatial relationships between devices, substituting manual operations with acoustic sensing and processing

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

2Measurement precision

If audio is output through multiple interlocked electronic devices, then audio clarity improves, but the setup complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveaudio output clarityVSAvoidinterlocking configuration

Core Design Contradiction:

Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The electronic device outputs audio through speakers and automatically receives feedback through microphones from other devices. Based on this audio feedback, the system determines location information and adjusts output parameters to optimize audio clarity. This closed-loop feedback mechanism enables automatic configuration of multi-device audio output without requiring complex manual setup

Inventive Principle:

Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

Audio signals serve as an intermediary medium between electronic devices for both output and location determination. The system outputs audio through speakers, which then acts as a carrier to convey location information back to the device via microphone input, enabling automatic configuration while maintaining simplified operation

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

This method enhances the utility of multimedia processing by automatically determining relative locations and controlling output, thereby simplifying the interlocking of devices and improving audio clarity and overall multimedia experience.

Implementation Method 1

at least one microphone configured to input the at least one input audio

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectAcoustic signal detection: Sound

Data Source

PatentUS9374668B2Method of processing multimedia and electronic device thereof

Publication Date: 2016.06.21 SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD

AI summary

A method of and electronic device for processing multimedia of an electronic device is provided. The method includes determining location information relative to another electronic device based on audio input from the another electronic device in a mode of sharing the multimedia, and controlling an output method of the multimedia based on the location information relative to the another electronic device. The electronic device includes a memory configured to store at least one input audio, at least one microphone configured to input the input audio, and at least one processor configured to enter a mode of sharing the multimedia and determine location information relative to at least one another electronic device based on audio input from the another electronic device and control an output method of the multimedia based on the relative location information.