Headset Geofence Audio Control via Location Data

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing headsets require manual user intervention or unreliable acoustic detection to adjust audio settings based on environment, leading to suboptimal user experiences.

Innovation Solution

A headset with a processing unit that utilizes location-based service software to automatically change settings based on predefined geofences, allowing users to define preferences for sound modes, noise cancellation, and notifications across different geographic regions.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If manual user intervention is used to adjust audio settings, then users can precisely control their preferred settings, but the operation becomes cumbersome and time-consuming

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveautomatic settings adjustmentVSAvoidtime for manual settings change
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs preliminary actions by pre-defining geofences and associated audio settings in advance. When the user enters a geofenced area, the predetermined settings are automatically applied without requiring real-time user input, thus resolving the contradiction between ease of operation and time loss.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The headset system serves itself by automatically detecting location changes via GPS and applying the appropriate audio settings based on predefined geofences. This self-service mechanism eliminates the need for manual user intervention, improving ease of operation while minimizing time loss.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

2Reliability

If acoustic detection is used to automatically adjust settings, then manual intervention is reduced, but the detection reliability is insufficient in diverse environments

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesettings adjustment accuracyVSAvoidacoustic environment detection
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDifficulty of detecting and measuring

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces GPS location data as an intermediary element between the user and the audio settings adjustment. Instead of directly detecting acoustic environments, the system uses location-based geofence data to trigger settings changes, thereby improving reliability while avoiding the difficulties of acoustic detection.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The system replaces the acoustic detection mechanism with a location-based detection mechanism using GPS and geofencing. This substitution improves reliability by using precise satellite-based location data instead of unreliable acoustic sensors, while avoiding the technical challenges of acoustic environment analysis.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

3Adaptability or versatility

If users define custom geofences and settings, then adaptability to different locations is improved, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvelocation-specific audio settingsVSAvoidgeofence configuration system
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system achieves universality by implementing a multi-functional platform that combines GPS location tracking, geofence management, and audio settings control into a single integrated system. This allows the headset to adapt to different locations while managing complexity through unified software architecture.

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

Solution Approach 2:

The patent adds a spatial dimension to audio settings by introducing location-based geofences. Instead of managing settings through traditional manual interfaces, the system uses geographic coordinates and boundary definitions, thereby improving adaptability while organizing complexity through spatial relationships.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

Data Source

PatentUS11659314B2Headset location-based device and application control
Publication Date: 2023.05.23 GN HEARING AS
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AI summary

Disclosed is a headset for audio transmission. The headset is configured to be worn by a user. The headset comprises a speaker for sound transmission into the users ear. The headset comprises a wireless communication unit for communication with an external device. The headset comprises a connection to a location-based service software, the location-based service software is configured for controlling at least one headset feature based on location data of the headset. The headset comprises a processing unit. The processing unit is configured for obtaining current location data of the headset. The processing unit is configured for enabling the location-based service software to detect if the current location data of the headset corresponds to a geographic region for which a first geo-fence is defined by the user. The processing unit is configured for changing the at least one headset feature, if a change criterion associated with the first geofence is satisfied; wherein the change of at least one headset feature is defined by the user.