Audio Sharing Device Set Identification Switching
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing audio sharing methods face challenges when switching individual audio playing devices within a set, as they often require simultaneous switching of all devices, leading to increased resource overhead and poor user experience, especially when multiple devices need to be connected to different audio sources.
Innovation Solution
A method for audio sharing that involves advertising an audio sharing message with a predetermined set identification, allowing individual audio playing devices to switch and confirm their set identification, and establishing separate short-range wireless connections for efficient audio data transmission.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If all audio playing devices in a set are switched simultaneously to another audio source, then the switching operation is simple and consistent, but the flexibility and user experience are degraded because individual device switching is not supported
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the audio playing devices into independently switchable units. Each device can be switched to a different audio source individually through separate connection operations, rather than requiring simultaneous switching of all devices in the set. This segmentation enables flexible individual device control while maintaining simplicity through standardized switching procedures.
2Adaptability or versatility
If separate audio connections are established for each audio playing device when switching, then individual device control is enabled, but the resource overhead increases significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a universal switching mechanism where a single switching operation can be applied across multiple audio playing devices. The audio source electronic device maintains a unified connection management system that can simultaneously or individually switch devices without requiring separate dedicated connections for each device, thereby reducing overall resource overhead while preserving individual switching capability.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple audio links are established for shared audio playing devices, then each device can be independently controlled, but the switching resource overhead becomes greater than the number of users
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the connection management functions for multiple audio playing devices into a unified system. The audio source electronic device maintains a single management context that handles switching operations for all devices, rather than maintaining separate independent connection channels. This merging reduces the total number of switching resources required while preserving the ability to independently control each device through the unified management interface.
4Adaptability or versatility
If audio playing devices switch to new audio sources, then connectivity is updated, but audio messages from the original audio source are lost causing poor user experience
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a feedback mechanism where the audio source electronic device receives confirmation signals from audio playing devices during the switching process. This feedback loop ensures that audio messages and data are properly routed to the correct device after switching, preventing information loss. The system maintains continuity by verifying connection status and ensuring message delivery during the transition period.
Data Source
AI summary
The present disclosure provides methods, apparatuses, and computer-readable mediums for audio sharing. In some embodiments, a method of audio sharing method to be performed by a first user device includes advertising an audio sharing message including a predetermined set identification, based on an indication from a user to share an audio content. The method further includes receiving, from a second audio playing device, an audio sharing confirmation message indicating that the second audio playing device has switched from an original set identification to the predetermined set identification. The method further includes establishing a third short-range wireless connection with the second audio playing device. The method further includes sending an audio data packet of the audio content to the first audio playing device, using the first short-range wireless connection, and the second audio playing device, using the third short-range wireless connection.