Audio Input Prioritization via Dynamic Volume Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing audio input systems struggle to prioritize multiple audio inputs effectively, leading to poor sound quality and an unpleasant user experience when multiple audio sources are played simultaneously without proper prioritization.
Innovation Solution
A system that includes a controller capable of receiving multiple audio inputs, identifying their attributes, and applying settings based on user feedback to prioritize and select the appropriate sound device for each audio input, ensuring that higher-priority audio inputs are played at higher volumes and on preferred devices.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple audio inputs are played simultaneously without prioritization, then all audio sources can be heard, but sound quality deteriorates and user experience becomes unpleasant
Solution Approach 1:
The system changes the parameter of audio volume dynamically based on prioritization rules. When multiple audio inputs are detected, the controller adjusts volume levels of different audio sources according to their priority status, ensuring high-priority audio inputs are played at higher volumes while maintaining the ability to handle multiple simultaneous audio sources from different applications
2Manufacturing precision
If audio inputs are prioritized based on user preferences, then sound quality improves, but system complexity increases due to attribute identification and setting application
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs self-service by automatically identifying attributes of audio inputs (such as source application, audio type, proximity, and quality) and applying prioritization settings without requiring manual user intervention. The controller autonomously processes multiple audio inputs, determines their priorities based on predefined or learned attributes, and adjusts playback accordingly, reducing the need for complex user configuration while maintaining high sound quality
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AI summary
Systems, apparatuses, and methods related to audio input prioritization are described. Systems may include to one or more sound devices. Audio input may be played on a sound device based on one or more settings applied to the audio input. A setting can be determined based on feedback received by a host. In an example, a method for prioritizing audio input may include receiving a plurality of audio inputs each comprising signaling representative of different sounds, and each from a different application, identifying an attribute of each audio input of the plurality of audio inputs, prioritizing each audio input based on the identified attribute of each audio input, and sending each audio input to a sound device to be played based on the prioritization.