Primary Headset Packet Compensation for Multi-Device Audio
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Solution Overview
Problem
In multi-speaker audio systems, there is a high probability of audio packet loss due to power imbalances and interference from human presence, leading to inefficiencies in data packet transmission and reception, particularly in relay systems where the primary device must relay packets twice, increasing power consumption and bandwidth requirements.
Innovation Solution
Implementing a system where the primary device identifies missed data packets and transmits them to the secondary device, allowing the secondary device to associate these packets with appropriate timeslots, thereby reducing the need for the primary device to relay all packets and minimizing power and bandwidth usage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the primary device relays all audio packets to the secondary device, then complete audio transmission is achieved, but power consumption and bandwidth requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts only the missed packets from the complete audio stream and transmits them separately to the secondary device, rather than relaying all packets. This selective transmission approach maintains audio completeness while significantly reducing power consumption and bandwidth usage.
Solution Approach 2:
The secondary device captures copies of audio packets directly from the air (over-the-air capture) in parallel with receiving relayed packets from the primary device. This copying mechanism allows the system to obtain packet status information without requiring the primary device to transmit everything.
2Reliability
If the primary device relays all audio packets to the secondary device, then complete audio transmission is achieved, but bandwidth requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts only the missed packets from the complete audio stream and transmits them separately to the secondary device, rather than relaying all packets. This selective transmission approach maintains audio completeness while significantly reducing power consumption and bandwidth usage.
3Quantity of substance
If the secondary device captures packets over the air, then bandwidth is reduced, but packet loss occurs due to power imbalances and interference
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges two packet acquisition methods: over-the-air capture by the secondary device and relayed transmission from the primary device. By combining these approaches, the system benefits from the bandwidth efficiency of direct capture while using relayed packets to compensate for any missed transmissions.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements feedback mechanisms where the secondary device reports which packets it successfully captured and which were missed. This feedback allows the primary device to identify and retransmit only the missing packets, ensuring complete audio delivery despite wireless interference.
4Reliability
If the primary device relays packets twice, then the secondary device receives complete audio, but device complexity and power consumption increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts only the missed packets from the complete audio stream and transmits them separately to the secondary device, rather than relaying all packets. This selective transmission approach maintains audio completeness while significantly reducing power consumption and bandwidth usage.
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AI summary
Various embodiments relate to data packet compensation in multi-device media systems. A primary headphone device may include one or more communication interfaces configured to communicate with an audio source and a secondary headphone device. The primary headphone device may further include communication logic configured to transmit information to the secondary headphone device identifying one or more data packets received by the primary headphone device. The communication logic may also be configured to receive reporting information identifying one or more data packets missed by the secondary headphone device. Also, the communication logic may be configured to transmit compensation information for the one or more data packets missed by the secondary headphone device.