Audio-Enabled Emoji Messaging via Pre-Stored Audio Retrieval

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing communication methods using emoji packages are limited to image-based interactions, lacking diversity and engaging atmosphere in social platforms.

Innovation Solution

Implementing an audio-enabled messaging system that allows users to select images with associated audio information, enabling communication through both images and sound, with sound information retrieved from a database without the need for real-time recording, enhancing user experience and efficiency.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If audio information is obtained through real-time recording, then the audio message is authentic and natural, but the time consumption and operational complexity increase significantly

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveauthenticity of audio messageVSAvoidtime consumption for recording
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The system pre-processes and stores audio information in a database before it is needed. When an emoji package is selected, the corresponding audio is retrieved from the pre-prepared database rather than recording it in real-time, thus eliminating the time-consuming recording step while maintaining audio quality

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

Instead of creating new audio through real-time recording, the system uses pre-recorded audio copies stored in the database. These audio copies are associated with emoji packages and retrieved as needed, replacing the need for live recording while preserving the original audio characteristics

Inventive Principle:
Principle #26Copying

2Reliability

If audio information is obtained through real-time recording, then the audio message is authentic and natural, but the operational complexity increases significantly

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveauthenticity of audio messageVSAvoidoperational complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The system automatically retrieves audio information from the database based on the selected emoji package without requiring manual recording operations. The association between emoji packages and audio is established automatically, reducing the need for user intervention and simplifying the操作流程

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The database serves as an intermediary between the emoji package selection and the audio output. Instead of directly recording audio when needed, the system queries the database which stores pre-processed audio data, thereby simplifying the operational flow and reducing complexity

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Ease of operation

If traditional image-only emoji packages are used, then the communication is simple and straightforward, but the communication atmosphere becomes dull and lacks engagement

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesimplicity of communicationVSAvoiddiversity of communication methods
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The system merges image-based emoji packages with audio information to create a multi-sensory communication experience. The audio and visual elements are combined in a single message, allowing users to convey emotions and meanings more richly while maintaining the ease of emoji-based communication

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The emoji package system is enhanced to serve multiple functions: visual communication through images and auditory communication through associated audio. This multi-functionality allows the same emoji package to convey different meanings through different sensory channels, increasing communication versatility

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

Data Source

PatentUS20230300095A1Audio-enabled messaging of an image
Publication Date: 2023.09.21 TENCENT TECHNOLOGY (SHENZHEN) CO LTD
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AI summary

A method for audio-enabled messaging of an image is provided. In the method, a messaging interface is displayed. An image selection interface is displayed in response to a first user operation via the messaging interface. The image selection interface is configured to display at least one image for selection by a user. An audio-enabled message that includes an image that is selected from the at least one image by the user is displayed in the messaging interface. The audio-enabled message includes the selected image and audio information that is determined to be associated with the selected image.