Audio Output Switching for Connected Terminals During Incoming Calls
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Solution Overview
Problem
Users face cumbersome processes when switching audio output between multiple terminal devices, such as answering calls on different devices connected to a notebook computer and a mobile phone, affecting user experience.
Innovation Solution
An audio output method that allows seamless switching of audio signals between terminal devices connected via a shared system authentication account, enabling automatic connection and disconnection of audio output devices without manual intervention, using local area networks and encryption for security.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a user manually switches audio output between multiple terminal devices (e.g., unplugging wired earphones from notebook and plugging into mobile phone, or interrupting Bluetooth connection), then the audio output can be switched between devices, but the operation process becomes cumbersome and complex
Solution Approach 1:
The system automatically detects audio output requests from different terminal devices and switches the audio output device without requiring manual user intervention. The first terminal device monitors for audio output requests and automatically connects the audio output device to the requesting device, enabling the system to serve itself rather than requiring user operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The first terminal device acts as an intermediary between the second terminal device and the audio output device. It receives audio output requests from the second device, manages the connection state, and coordinates the switching process, thereby simplifying the overall operation for the user.
2Adaptability or versatility
If manual connection switching is required between terminal devices and audio output devices, then audio output can be redirected, but the process takes more time and reduces efficiency
Solution Approach 1:
The first terminal device preliminarily establishes communication connections with multiple terminal devices and the audio output device before actual audio output switching is needed. This preliminary setup allows for rapid switching when audio output requests occur, as the infrastructure is already in place and ready to facilitate immediate connection changes.
Solution Approach 2:
The system automatically performs audio output switching in response to detected audio output requests, eliminating the need for manual user operations. The first terminal device autonomously manages the connection state and switches audio output between devices based on incoming requests, significantly improving switching efficiency.
3Stability of the object's composition
If the audio output device remains connected to the first terminal device while the second terminal device needs audio output, then the audio output can be maintained, but the user may miss important audio signals from the second device
Solution Approach 1:
The connection state between terminal devices and the audio output device is made dynamic rather than static. The first terminal device continuously monitors for audio output requests and automatically adjusts connection states in real-time. This dynamic approach allows the system to maintain connection stability for the currently active device while reliably switching to deliver audio signals from new requesting devices.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements feedback mechanisms where the first terminal device detects audio output requests from the second terminal device and responds by switching the audio output connection. This feedback loop ensures that the system adapts to changing audio output needs and maintains reliable audio signal delivery by switching connections in response to detected requests.
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AI summary
An audio output method and system including first and second electronic devices and an audio output device. The first and second devices are connected to a network using a system authentication account, the first device has installed thereon a music application, and the second device has installed thereon a voice call application. When the audio output device outputs an audio signal corresponding to audio data of the music application, in response to the second device receiving an incoming call from the voice call application, the first device displays a prompt corresponding to the incoming call. The first device sends an indication of answering the incoming call to the second device, which answers the incoming call and sends audio data of the incoming call to the first device, and the first device causes the audio output device to output an audio signal corresponding to the audio data of the incoming call.