Audio Data Transmission via Segmented Payloads
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing data transmission methods between computing devices require specialized hardware and communicative pairing, which can be cumbersome and inefficient, especially for large data payloads over audio, due to susceptibility to audio interference and reduced bandwidth.
Innovation Solution
The method involves dividing data into segmented payloads with appended headers for transmission as audio signals, allowing for error detection and retransmission of corrupted segments without the need for pairing or specialized hardware, using conventional audio devices like speakers and microphones.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If data is transmitted as a single audio signal without segmentation, then transmission is simpler, but reliability deteriorates due to audio interference and inability to retransmit specific corrupted segments
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the data payload into multiple segments, each transmitted in separate audio signals. This allows the receiving device to identify and request retransmission of only the corrupted segments rather than the entire data set, significantly improving reliability. The segmentation is achieved through structured audio signals containing segment identifiers and payload data.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements a feedback mechanism where the receiving device sends acknowledgment signals indicating which segments were successfully received and which require retransmission. This feedback loop enables the transmitting device to adjust its transmission strategy and resend only the necessary segments, improving overall transmission reliability without requiring complete retransmission.
2Reliability
If specialized hardware and communicative pairing are used for data transmission, then transmission reliability improves, but ease of operation deteriorates due to pairing requirements and hardware complexity
Solution Approach 1:
The patent makes conventional audio hardware (speakers and microphones) universal for data transmission purposes. By encoding data within audio signals that can be processed by standard audio devices, the system eliminates the need for specialized communication hardware. Any device with basic audio capabilities can participate in data transmission, significantly improving ease of operation while maintaining reliability through segmentation and acknowledgment mechanisms.
3Quantity of substance
If large data payloads are transmitted over audio, then data transmission capability increases, but susceptibility to audio interference increases and bandwidth efficiency deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments large data payloads into smaller units transmitted through separate audio signals. This segmentation reduces the impact of audio interference on any single segment, as corrupted segments can be individually identified and retransmitted without affecting the entire data transmission. The segmentation approach maintains the ability to transmit large data volumes while reducing susceptibility to interference.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces traditional mechanical/electromagnetic communication systems with audio-based transmission. By using audio signals that can be processed by conventional audio hardware, the system avoids the interference issues associated with electromagnetic spectrum usage. The audio transmission medium provides inherent robustness against interference while maintaining adequate bandwidth for practical data transmission applications.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
This approach enhances data transmission reliability and efficiency by allowing specific segments to be retransmitted, reducing overall transmission time and bandwidth usage, while utilizing standard audio hardware to avoid interference issues.
Implementation Method 1
transmitting the first audio transmission as a first audio signal within the audio environment
Data Source
AI summary
Systems and methods for improved audio transmission of data payloads using segmented payloads are provided. In one embodiment, a method is provided that includes receiving data for transmission and dividing the data into multiple data segments. One or more headers may be appended to the data segments and used to form a first audio transmission. The first audio transmission may be transmitted as an audio signal within the audio environment. Another computing device may receive the audio transmission and may determine that the audio transmission contains a segmented data payload. In response, the computing device may identify segment headers within the audio transmission and may extract payload segments from the audio transmission based on the segment headers. A plurality of data segments may then be extracted from the payload segments.