Audio Output Circuit Selection Based on Priority Attributes
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Solution Overview
Problem
Users of digital personal assistants face challenges in selecting the appropriate audio output circuit based on varying priority attributes, such as content length, user history, device status, and presence of non-users, as built-in speakers are often of low quality and inadequate for complex audio tasks.
Innovation Solution
A method and device that utilize processors to identify priority attributes associated with user requests, determine a priority list of available audio output circuits, and communicate audio content to the selected circuit, considering factors like output length, user history, device status, and presence of non-users.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the built-in speaker is used for audio output, then the device structure remains simple and portable, but the audio quality is insufficient for complex or long-duration audio content
Solution Approach 1:
The base device is designed to work with multiple types of audio output circuits (wired speakers, wireless speakers, home theater systems) through a universal selection mechanism that automatically identifies and connects to the most suitable audio device based on content characteristics, making the system adaptable to various audio quality requirements without requiring multiple dedicated devices
Solution Approach 2:
An audio output selection circuit is introduced as an intermediary component that sits between the base device and multiple audio output circuits. This mediator automatically selects the appropriate audio output device based on priority attributes such as content length, type, and user preferences, resolving the contradiction by providing high-quality audio output without requiring the user to manually manage complex device connections
2Ease of operation
If multiple audio devices are available for different types of audio content, then audio quality can be optimized for specific content, but the complexity of selecting the appropriate device increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements self-service automation where the audio output selection circuit automatically analyzes audio content characteristics (length, type, complexity) and selects the most appropriate audio output device without requiring user intervention. The system serves itself by making intelligent selections based on pre-configured priority attributes, eliminating the complexity of manual device selection while maintaining optimized audio quality
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the selection parameters from simple on/off decisions to multi-dimensional evaluation based on priority attributes including audio content length, content type, device availability, and user preferences. By transforming the selection process into a parameter-based evaluation system, the patent enables automatic optimization of audio quality across different content types without increasing user-facing complexity
3Reliability
If the built-in speaker is used for all audio output, then the device remains portable and simple, but the audio quality is inadequate for longer or more complicated audio content
Solution Approach 1:
The audio output system is segmented into multiple independent audio output circuits (built-in speaker, wired speakers, wireless speakers) that can be selectively activated. The audio output selection circuit divides the decision-making process into discrete evaluation steps based on priority attributes, allowing the system to segment the audio output functionality while maintaining overall system simplicity through automatic selection
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AI summary
A computer implemented method, device and computer program device are provided that are under the control of one or more processors having instructions. The method, device, and system obtain audio content based on a user request, identify a priority attribute associated with the user request, and identify a plurality of audio output circuits. The method, device, and system select at least one of the audio output circuits based on the priority attribute and communicate the audio content to the at least one of the audio output circuits selected.