Adaptive Headphone Sound Parameter Adjustment

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current headphones lack sound effect modes tailored to the wearing state of the human ear or the type of audio file being played, resulting in suboptimal listening experiences across different scenarios.

Innovation Solution

A headphone system that includes a speaker, communication module, optimization module, and controller, allowing users to select from multiple sound effect modes based on ear wearing state and audio file type, with specific sound parameter adjustments for each mode, and the ability to connect with multiple devices for enhanced audio management.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If multiple sound effect modes are provided for different music styles, then the variety of musical experiences is improved, but the adaptability to different wearing states and audio file types remains insufficient

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveadaptability to wearing state and audio typeVSAvoidcomplexity of sound effect modes
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements dynamic sound effect adjustment by detecting the user's wearing state (e.g., whether earplugs are worn) and automatically selecting appropriate sound parameters. The system transitions from static preset modes to dynamic adaptive modes where the audio processing characteristics change based on real-time detection of wearing conditions and audio file types.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent changes physical or chemical state parameters of the audio signal processing by adjusting sound parameters such as frequency response, bass enhancement, and equalization settings based on the detected wearing state and audio type. Different parameter sets are applied to optimize audio quality for specific scenarios like earplug wear or different music genres.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Ease of operation

If sound effect modes are designed according to music style, then the musical experience variety is improved, but the optimal listening experience in different scenarios cannot be obtained

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveease of obtaining optimal listening experienceVSAvoidcoverage of different scenarios
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs self-service by automatically detecting the user's wearing state and audio file type, then autonomously selecting and applying the most appropriate sound effect parameters without requiring manual user intervention. The detection module and control module work together to automatically optimize the audio output based on current usage conditions.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The patent incorporates feedback mechanisms where the detection module continuously monitors wearing state and audio characteristics, feeds this information back to the control module, which then adjusts the audio processing parameters in real-time. This closed-loop feedback ensures the optimal sound effect is automatically applied based on current scenarios.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

3Adaptability or versatility

If the headphone connects to multiple terminal devices, then the versatility and audio management capability are improved, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemulti-device connectivityVSAvoidcomplexity of communication and control
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements multi-functionality by enabling the headphone to connect with and process audio from multiple terminal devices simultaneously. The communication module is designed to handle connections with different types of devices (smartphones, tablets, computers) and automatically manage audio streams from multiple sources, allowing flexible audio management across diverse equipment.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Data Source

PatentUS20230251821A1Headphones and methods for adjusting sound effects of headphones
Publication Date: 2023.08.10 SHENZHEN SHOKZ CO LTD
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AI summary

The present disclosure relates to headphones and methods for adjusting sound effects of the headphones. The headphone may comprise a speaker, configured to play an audio file; a communication module, configured to establish a communication connection with a terminal device, wherein the terminal device includes a display screen configured to display a first user interface, the first user interface includes one or more selection controls configured to select any sound effect mode from at least two different sound effect modes, and sound parameters of audio streams of the audio file played by the speaker of the headphone in the different sound effect modes have different values; and an optimization module, configured to adjust, based on a correspondence between a certain sound effect mode and its corresponding values of the sound parameters, values of the sound parameters of an audio stream of the audio file to the corresponding values of the sound parameters of the certain sound effect mode.