Audio Frequency Data Communication via Buzzer Transduction
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing methods for data exchange between devices often fail when one device lacks network connection information, and security credentials are vulnerable to eavesdropping, with current systems struggling to generate monotonic buzzers for communication.
Innovation Solution
A system and method that enables communication between devices using audio frequency generation through a buzzer or speaker, employing an audio driver library to generate unique tones for data transmission and file sharing, even without a network connection, utilizing frameworks like .Net, Java, C, C++, or Python to interact with audio drivers.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If manual SSID provision or QR code capture is used to establish network connection, then network connectivity is achieved, but connection failures occur and additional connection steps are required
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces manual network connection methods (mechanical input of SSID or QR code scanning) with audio frequency-based communication. The system uses audio drivers and buzzers to transmit data through sound waves, eliminating the need for manual network configuration and QR code capture, thereby improving connection reliability and reducing complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an audio frequency intermediary layer between devices. Instead of direct network connection or manual configuration, devices communicate through audio signals that carry encoded data, serving as a mediator that enables connection establishment without traditional network protocols.
2Productivity
If security credentials are exchanged over wireless connection, then network communication is enabled, but security is compromised due to eavesdropping vulnerability
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces wireless network communication (vulnerable to eavesdropping) with audio frequency communication. By transmitting data through sound waves generated by buzzers and captured by microphones, the system creates a more secure communication channel that is harder to intercept, while maintaining data transfer capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the transmission medium parameter from electromagnetic waves (WiFi) to acoustic waves (audio frequencies). This parameter change fundamentally alters the communication characteristics, providing security benefits while enabling data exchange between devices.
3Reliability
If monotonic buzzers are used for communication, then secure audio-based communication is achieved, but current systems struggle to generate monotonic buzzers
Solution Approach 1:
The patent makes existing buzzer components self-capable of generating monotonic tones through software control. By using audio drivers and signal processing algorithms, the system enables standard buzzers to produce precise monotonic frequencies without requiring specialized hardware, thereby improving ease of manufacture while maintaining communication reliability.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the operational parameters of standard buzzers through software control. By adjusting frequency, duty cycle, and timing parameters via audio drivers, the system transforms ordinary buzzers into reliable monotonic tone generators, eliminating the need for specialized hardware.
4Adaptability or versatility
If network connection is unavailable or limited-quality connections are available, then data communication between devices becomes inefficient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a universal communication mechanism that works across multiple scenarios: devices with network connection, devices without network connection, and devices with limited-quality connections. The audio frequency-based system serves as a multi-functional alternative that adapts to various environmental conditions, maintaining data transfer capability where traditional methods fail.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables secure and reliable communication and data transfer between devices without a network connection, allowing for unlimited data transfer and secure transactions by generating monotone or limited tones using buzzers, thus overcoming connectivity and security issues.
Implementation Method 1
The system and method enables communication between different devices by generating frequencies using a buzzer
Implementation Method 2
The method enables audio drivers in the device to interact with the hardware device such as a speaker/buzzer to generate buzzer frequency
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AI summary
The various embodiments of the present invention disclose a system and method for initiating communication between different devices using audio frequency. The invention enables buzzers to generate monotone or limited tones for communication and data transmission. The first electronic device includes a frequency generator, an audio driver library, the buzzer or speaker, and a transmitter & the second electronic includes has an audio receiver mic, audio driver library, frequency receiver. The transmitter generates a communication request from a first electronic device to second electronic device. Further, the first electronic device and the second electronic device is installed with a buzzer application which when executed on the processor, causes the processor to enable communication between the first electronic device and the second electronic device by generating audible frequency using the buzzer/speaker.