Audio-Driven Digital Display Customization via Keyword Extraction

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Solution Overview

Problem

Traditional digital displays in high-traffic areas, such as airports and retail stores, fail to effectively capture and utilize real-time audio trends from potential customers, leading to unengaging and non-targeted advertising.

Innovation Solution

The implementation of digital display systems equipped with omnidirectional microphones and cameras that analyze audio feeds using voice recognition and keyword extraction software to customize display content based on local trend data, dynamically updating advertisements to reflect current interests and trends.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If fixed advertising display signs loop through predetermined sequences, then the display operates continuously with simple control, but observers stop paying attention and advertising effectiveness decreases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveadvertising effectivenessVSAvoiddisplay control system
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The display system transitions from static predetermined loops to dynamic content selection based on real-time audio analysis. The controller dynamically adjusts display content based on detected keywords and speech patterns, making the advertising relevant to current audience interests and maintaining engagement.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The system implements feedback by analyzing audio input from the environment and using that information to adjust display content. Microphones capture speech, keyword extraction software processes the audio, and the controller modifies advertisements based on detected trends, creating a closed-loop system that responds to audience behavior.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

2Adaptability or versatility

If digital displays target individuals or reflect current trends, then advertising relevance improves, but the system requires complex audio analysis and real-time processing

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveadvertising targeting capabilityVSAvoidaudio analysis system
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The controller serves multiple functions: it manages the predetermined advertisement loop, processes audio input, performs keyword extraction, analyzes speech patterns, and selects display content based on detected trends. This multi-functionality allows the system to adapt to different advertising scenarios without requiring separate specialized systems.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

Keyword extraction software acts as an intermediary between the raw audio input and the display content selection. The software processes complex audio data, identifies relevant keywords and trends, and translates them into actionable information for the controller, simplifying the overall system architecture.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Productivity

If displays use real-time audio analysis to customize content, then user engagement increases, but the system requires omnidirectional microphones and sophisticated software processing

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveuser engagement rateVSAvoidaudio capture and processing system
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The audio processing function is segmented into distinct components: omnidirectional microphones capture audio, keyword extraction software processes the audio feed, trend analysis algorithms identify patterns, and the controller selects appropriate content. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized independently while maintaining overall system effectiveness.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Data Source

PatentUS8756060B2Methods and apparatus for audio input for customization of digital displays
Publication Date: 2014.06.17 NCR VOYIX CORP
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AI summary

Aspects of customizing digital signage are addressed. For example, an audio feed may be analyzed for keywords occurring in potential customers' speech. These keywords are then employed to customize display screens of a digital display.