Audio Operation Panel Link Receiver for Flexible Channel Parameter Configuration
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional audio processing apparatuses lack a flexible link function that can link the leftmost and rightmost operating regions when three regions are arranged side by side, and do not provide link functions beyond the SEL link, limiting user customization and operational flexibility.
Innovation Solution
An operation panel for an audio processing apparatus that includes a user interface for selecting output channels and presenting processing parameters, with a link receiver capable of setting independent link modes for different processing parameters, allowing flexible linking between components based on user requests.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a SEL link function is provided for adjacent operating regions, then channel selection linking between adjacent regions is achieved, but the ability to link non-adjacent regions (e.g., leftmost and rightmost regions) and provide other types of link functions is lost
Solution Approach 1:
The system dynamically switches between different link modes (SEL link mode and other link modes) based on user selection. The link receiver can independently set and switch between first link mode for first processing parameters and second link mode for second processing parameters, enabling flexible adaptation to different operational requirements without fixed constraints
Solution Approach 2:
The link receiver is designed to provide multiple link functions beyond the traditional SEL link. It can handle both first processing parameters (channel selection) and second processing parameters (other parameters) with independent link modes, making the system universal and capable of performing various linking operations across different parameter types and operating region configurations
2Ease of operation
If the operation panel is divided into multiple adjacent operating regions, then localized control is achieved, but the ability to create flexible linkages across all regions (including non-adjacent regions) is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The operation panel is segmented into multiple operating regions, each capable of independent operation. The link receiver can independently configure link modes for different regions and parameter types, allowing localized control while enabling flexible cross-region linkages including non-adjacent regions through independent link mode settings
Solution Approach 2:
The system combines multiple link modes (first link mode and second link mode) for different processing parameters within the same operating panel structure. This composite approach integrates both traditional SEL link functionality and new link capabilities, allowing the system to maintain localized control advantages while adding cross-region linking versatility
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AI summary
An operation panel for an audio processing apparatus includes a plurality of components including a user interface that selects at least one output channel among a plurality of output channels and presents a first processing parameter, which indicates a send level from an input channel to the selected at least one output channel, and a second processing parameter different from the first processing parameter. The audio processing apparatus further includes a link receiver that receives, for at least two components, among the plurality of components, for setting a first link mode and a second link mode independently the first link mode for linking the presented first processing parameter, and the second link mode for linking the presented second processing parameter.