Audio Device Configuration Sync Using a Redis Master Controller
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing audio integration systems require manual configuration of multiple devices, which is time-consuming and inefficient, especially when multiple units of the same device are installed, necessitating separate web page access and repetitive setup processes.
Innovation Solution
An audio distribution system utilizing a Redis server and a virtual manager software application that allows one device to be designated as a master, enabling centralized configuration and automatic distribution of settings to similar devices, including those not yet installed, through a unified web interface.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If manual configuration is performed on each audio device separately through individual web interfaces, then each device can be configured independently, but the setup time and complexity increase significantly when multiple devices are installed
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple individual device configuration interfaces into a single unified web interface that displays and controls multiple audio devices simultaneously. The system merges the configuration experiences of numerous separate devices into one consolidated view, allowing installers to manage all devices from a single page rather than cycling through multiple web pages.
Solution Approach 2:
The unified web interface serves multiple functions: it displays configuration status across all devices, allows bulk configuration operations, provides system-wide monitoring, and enables simultaneous editing of multiple devices. This single interface replaces what would otherwise require multiple separate configuration tools and web pages.
2Adaptability or versatility
If configuration is performed on each device individually, then device independence is maintained, but the complexity of the configuration process increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system merges the configuration processes of multiple independent devices into a unified workflow. While each device retains its independent configuration capabilities, the user interface combines them into a single coordinated system, reducing the perceived complexity by eliminating the need to switch between multiple configuration sessions.
3Manufacturing precision
If separate web pages are used for each audio device, then device-specific configuration is possible, but the installer must constantly cycle between pages reducing productivity
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple device-specific configuration pages into a single unified page that displays all devices simultaneously. This consolidation maintains the ability to configure each device accurately while eliminating the need to navigate between separate pages, thereby significantly improving installer productivity.
4Adaptability or versatility
If configuration is done manually for each device, then customization is possible, but the process becomes time-consuming and inefficient
Solution Approach 1:
The system merges individual configuration operations into bulk operations that can be performed across multiple devices simultaneously. While maintaining the flexibility to customize each device when needed, the unified interface enables efficient batch configuration operations that dramatically speed up the overall setup process.
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AI summary
A system and method are described herein for configuring an audio distribution system, comprising a Redis server, the Redis server adapted to store Redis data to be used in configuring the audio distribution system; a plurality of audio devices, the plurality of audio devices and Redis server interconnected to form the audio distribution system, wherein each of the plurality of audio devices comprises—at least one processor; an electronic communications interface operatively connected to the at least one processor and adapted to receive data from a user and transfer the data to the at least one processor; and a memory operatively connected with the at least one processor, wherein the memory stores computer-executable instructions that, when executed by the at least one processor, causes the at least one processor in a first audio device to execute a method for configuring the audio distribution system that comprises: establishing communications using the electronic communications interface between the user and the at least one processor of the first audio device, such that data input by the user is received by the at least one processor of the first audio device; establishing communications to each of the remaining plurality of audio devices and Redis server in the audio distribution system; obtaining information from each of the remaining plurality of audio devices with which communications have been established, such information including one or more of an audio device name, part number, serial number, internet protocol address number, and physical location; receiving configuration information from the user that pertains to a specific audio device of the plurality of audio devices in the audio distribution system that, when installed on a specific audio device, causes the specific audio device to operate in a known manner; and copying that configuration information to others of the same specific type of audio device in the audio distribution system.