Audio Output Level Control Based on Device Use History

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Solution Overview

Problem

Users face inconvenience in manually adjusting audio output levels for different audio output devices, as the perceived volume varies by device type and ambient noise, requiring frequent adjustments for optimal listening experience.

Innovation Solution

An electronic device method that automatically configures audio output levels based on the detected audio output device type and usage patterns, using a recognition unit to identify connected devices and a controller to generate and store audio output information for optimal volume settings.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If manual volume control is used for each audio output device, then the user can achieve desired audio output levels, but the operation becomes inconvenient and time-consuming

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvevolume control operationVSAvoidtime for manual adjustment
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The system automatically detects the audio output device type and selects appropriate volume levels without user intervention. The electronic device performs self-service by monitoring usage patterns and autonomously configuring audio output settings, eliminating the need for manual user adjustment while maintaining optimal listening experience

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The system implements feedback mechanisms by monitoring user interactions with volume controls and automatically adjusting future volume settings based on observed preferences. The device learns from user behavior patterns and continuously optimizes audio output levels, creating a closed-loop system that improves convenience over time

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

2Ease of operation

If preconfigured audio output levels are used, then the system is simple to operate, but the audio output may not match user preferences in different environments

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveaudio output configurationVSAvoidadaptation to different environments
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The system transitions from static preconfigured volume levels to dynamic adaptive volume control. The audio output levels automatically adjust based on real-time detection of audio output device type, ambient noise conditions, and learned user preferences, enabling the system to adapt to varying environmental contexts while maintaining ease of operation

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The system performs preliminary configuration by pre-storing multiple volume levels corresponding to different audio output device types and environments. When a device is detected, the system proactively selects from pre-prepared volume settings, combining the simplicity of preconfiguration with the adaptability of environment-specific optimization

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Data Source

PatentEP2988480B1Automatic configuration of different audio output devices based on a use history
Publication Date: 2018.09.19 SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD
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AI summary

A method and an electronic device (1) of controlling an audio output are disclosed. The method includes detecting an audio output device (2, 3) connected to an electronic device (1), determining a type of audio output device (2, 3) associated with the audio output device (2, 3) connected to the electronic device (1), determining a first audio output level associated with the audio output device (2, 3) connected to the electronic device (1) based on the type of audio output device (2, 3) and a predetermined audio output level, and outputting an audio output at the first audio output level using the audio output device (2, 3).