Wireless Headset Network Selection via Beacon Signals
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Solution Overview
Problem
The challenge lies in creating a portable wireless communication device that balances mobility, comfort, and functionality, particularly as devices evolve to include data access and larger screens, making it difficult to achieve both small size and usability.
Innovation Solution
A wireless headset system that includes an audio circuit to convert spoken commands into signals, a network receiver to detect beacon signals, a beacon table to select the best wireless access point, and a voice agent application to manage commands, allowing seamless communication across various networks like Wi-Fi, WiMax, and cellular networks.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Volume of moving object
If a cellular phone is made small for portability, then it can be easily carried in a pocket, but the comfort of speaking into it deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The system divides the communication function into two separate devices: a small cellular phone for portability and a wireless headset for comfortable hands-free speaking. The cellular phone handles data processing and connectivity, while the headset handles audio input and output, allowing each device to be optimized for its specific function.
Solution Approach 2:
The wireless headset acts as an intermediary between the user and the cellular phone. It captures voice commands and transmits them to the phone, and also serves as the output device for audio responses, eliminating the need for the user to speak into or hold the small phone.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a cellular phone is equipped with data access capabilities and larger screens, then functionality improves, but portability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The wireless headset is designed to work across multiple network types (Wi-Fi, WiMax, cellular) and can handle various functions including voice commands, data access, and communication. This multi-functionality in a small form factor achieves versatility without requiring a larger device.
Solution Approach 2:
The system replaces the need for a large physical keyboard and screen with voice-based interaction and wireless data transmission. Voice commands substitute for mechanical keyboard input, and wireless connectivity substitutes for large display interfaces, enabling full functionality in a compact headset.
3Ease of operation
If a wireless headset uses Bluetooth protocols to communicate with the cellular phone, then mobility is improved, but data availability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The wireless headset dynamically adapts its communication method based on the situation. It can switch between Bluetooth for voice commands and Wi-Fi or WiMax for data-intensive tasks, optimizing both mobility and data accessibility depending on the specific requirement.
Solution Approach 2:
The system changes the communication parameter (network type) based on the task at hand. For voice commands, it uses Bluetooth; for data access, it switches to Wi-Fi or WiMax networks, thereby maintaining both hands-free operation and full data availability.
4Reliability
If the wireless headset automatically switches between networks, then connectivity reliability improves, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The wireless headset autonomously monitors network conditions and automatically switches between available networks without user intervention. The device independently evaluates connectivity quality and makes switching decisions, eliminating the need for complex user-controlled network management while maintaining reliable connectivity.
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AI summary
A system and method are disclosed. The system includes a wireless headset. The wireless headset includes a network receiver to receive beacon signals from wireless access points. A beacon table contains data extracted from the received beacon signals. A wireless network selector selects a wireless access point based on the data in the beacon table. The system further includes a voice agent application coupled to the wireless headset and a special-purpose application coupled to the voice agent application.