Headset Sound Channel Control via Wearing Mode Detection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current headset sound channel switching methods are inefficient, requiring users to manually transpose earpiece positions, which affects the auditory experience when the headset is reversely worn.
Innovation Solution
A method and system that allows a terminal to automatically control sound channel output based on a wearing mode signal received from a headset, determining if it is correctly or reversely worn, using communication connections for wired or wireless connections, and performing sound channel switching only when necessary to improve efficiency.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the headset is reversely worn, then the user can still use the headset, but the sound channel output becomes inaccurate affecting auditory experience
Solution Approach 1:
The terminal automatically detects the wearing mode through sensor data (accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor) and self-adjusts the sound channel output without user intervention. The system monitors its own state and corrects the audio mapping based on detected wearing conditions, making the adjustment process autonomous and seamless.
Solution Approach 2:
The system uses sensor feedback (acceleration, orientation, proximity) to continuously monitor the headset wearing state and dynamically adjusts the sound channel mapping accordingly. The terminal receives real-time data from sensors and modifies audio output based on this feedback loop, ensuring accurate sound direction regardless of wearing mode.
2Manufacturing precision
If the user manually transposes the wearing positions of the headset earpieces to switch sound channels, then the sound channel accuracy is improved, but the switching efficiency becomes relatively low
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the mechanical manual adjustment method with an automated electronic detection and control system. Instead of physically moving earpieces, the system uses sensors (accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor) to detect wearing mode and automatically remaps sound channels through software control, eliminating manual intervention entirely.
Solution Approach 2:
The terminal automatically detects the wearing mode through sensor data and self-adjusts the sound channel output without user intervention. The system monitors its own state and corrects the audio mapping based on detected wearing conditions, making the adjustment process autonomous and seamless.
3Productivity
If the terminal automatically controls sound channel output based on wearing mode signal, then the sound channel switching efficiency is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The terminal uses existing multi-functional components (accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor) that serve multiple purposes - not only for wearing mode detection but also for other device functions like screen orientation, call handling, and gesture recognition. This leverages existing hardware capabilities to avoid adding dedicated complex components solely for sound channel control.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces the mechanical manual adjustment method with an automated electronic detection and control system. Instead of physically moving earpieces, the system uses sensors (accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor) to detect wearing mode and automatically remaps sound channels through software control, eliminating manual intervention entirely.
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AI summary
A terminal, headset, and system, where the headset is configured to determine a wearing mode of the headset, generate a wearing mode signal according to the wearing mode of the headset, and send the wearing mode signal to the terminal, the terminal is configured to receive the wearing mode signal, and control, according to the wearing mode signal, sound channel output of an audio signal played by the terminal. In this manner, when the headset is reversely worn, the terminal may automatically perform headset sound channel switching. Hence, a user can implement sound channel switching without transposing left and right earpieces of the headset, thereby improving headset sound channel switching efficiency.