Auxiliary Charging Case for Wireless Speech Translation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing mobile computing devices with translation features can be awkward to use when trying to translate speech from a foreign language speaker, as they require handing over the device or holding it during speech input, which can lead to poor translation experiences and concerns about losing valuable equipment or sharing personal information.
Innovation Solution
An auxiliary device charging case that allows a foreign language speaker to input speech, which is then wirelessly communicated to a mobile computing device for translation, and the translated output is provided back to the user through the case, maintaining control of the device by the owner and reducing social awkwardness.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the mobile computing device is handed to the foreign language speaker for speech input, then translation functionality is enabled, but the user risks losing valuable equipment or sharing personal information
Solution Approach 1:
The charging case serves as an intermediary device that receives speech input from the foreign language speaker without requiring the mobile computing device to be physically handed over. The case captures audio through its own microphone, wirelessly transmits the audio data to the mobile device for translation, and plays back the translated speech, thus enabling translation functionality while maintaining device security.
2Ease of operation
If the user holds the mobile computing device during speech input, then translation can be performed, but the user experiences social awkwardness and potential loss of translation quality
Solution Approach 1:
The charging case acts as a mediator that eliminates the need for the user to physically hold the mobile device during conversation. The case is handed to the foreign language speaker who speaks into it naturally, while the user maintains comfortable body language. The case then relays the audio to the mobile device for translation and plays back the result, removing the social awkwardness of device handling.
Solution Approach 2:
The translation system is segmented into separate functional components: the charging case handles audio capture and playback, the mobile device handles translation processing, and the auxiliary earbuds handle audio output. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specialized function independently, improving overall system efficiency and user experience.
3Measurement precision
If the foreign language speaker speaks directly into the mobile device, then translation accuracy is maximized, but the user must physically transfer control of the device
Solution Approach 1:
The charging case serves as an intermediary that captures high-quality audio input from the foreign language speaker's speech and wirelessly transmits it to the mobile device for translation. This maintains translation accuracy by ensuring clear audio capture while eliminating the need for physical device transfer, as the case handles the audio acquisition and relay functions.
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
Facilitates comfortable and high-quality language translation by allowing a foreign language speaker to use a charging case for input while the device owner retains control, enhancing user experience and security by minimizing the risk of losing valuable equipment or sharing personal information.
Implementation Method 1
a transceiver configured to wirelessly communicate the received first input with a mobile computing device, and to wirelessly receive second information from the mobile computing device
Implementation Method 2
a battery adapted to charge a battery of the auxiliary device
Data Source
AI summary
An auxiliary device charging case is used to facilitate translation features of a mobile computing device or auxiliary device. A first user, who may be a foreign language speaker, holds the charging case and speaks into the charging case. The charging case communicates the received speech to the mobile computing device, either directly or through the auxiliary device, which translates the received speech into a second language for a second user, who is the owner of the mobile computing device and auxiliary device. The second user may provide input in the second language, such as by speaking or typing into the auxiliary or mobile computing device. The mobile computing device may translate this second input to the first language, and transmit the translated input to the charging case either directly or through the auxiliary device. The charging case may output the translated second input to the first user, such as through a speaker or display screen.