Headset Tap Audio Sharing via Inertial Detection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Consuming audio via wireless headphones makes it difficult to share with nearby friends and/or family without requiring tedious Bluetooth pairing processes and may violate quiet space rules.
Innovation Solution
Systems and methods enable quick audio sharing between multiple headsets via a tap input, utilizing inertial data to detect contact and proximity, and transmit pairing information through NFC or Bluetooth, allowing headsets to pair effortlessly.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If Bluetooth multi-connection is used to enable multiple headsets to be paired to a single audio device, then audio sharing capability is improved, but the pairing process becomes complex and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The system pre-establishes a list of authorized headsets and pre-configures pairing parameters before the actual audio sharing session. When a user initiates audio sharing, the system automatically selects from pre-approved headsets rather than requiring real-time pairing procedures, thus maintaining versatility while simplifying operation.
Solution Approach 2:
An intermediary authentication mechanism is introduced between the audio device and headsets. This intermediary system validates headset credentials and manages pairing information automatically, eliminating the need for users to manually configure Bluetooth connections while maintaining the ability to connect multiple authorized headsets.
2Adaptability or versatility
If audio is shared through speaker output from a mobile device, then audio can be transmitted to multiple devices, but it disturbs people in the vicinity in quiet spaces
Solution Approach 1:
The audio transmission path is segmented into private wireless channels between the audio device and individual headset receivers. Instead of broadcasting audio through speakers that can be heard by anyone in proximity, the system creates dedicated audio streams for each authorized headset, thus maintaining transmission capability while eliminating public noise disturbance.
3Reliability
If traditional Bluetooth pairing is required for each headset, then connection reliability is ensured, but the time required for setup increases
Solution Approach 1:
Headsets perform preliminary authentication and credential exchange before the actual audio streaming begins. Authorized headsets are pre-validated and their connection parameters are prepared in advance, allowing them to be immediately connected to the audio device without requiring time-consuming pairing procedures during the actual audio sharing session.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables synchronized audio sharing between users without bothering others and simplifies the pairing process, facilitating easy audio sharing in quiet environments.
Implementation Method 1
monitoring, at a first headset, inertial data, and determining that the first headset has received a tap input. The determining may comprise detecting: a movement of the first headset in a first direction based on the inertial data; and a subsequent deceleration of the first headset based on the inertial data
Implementation Method 2
Pairing information is transmitted to the first headset and, at the respective second headset or computing device, authorization to pair the first headset to the computing device is requested
Data Source
AI summary
Systems and methods are provided for enabling audio sharing. Inertial data is monitored at a first headset, and a tap input is detected, based on the inertial data, by detecting a movement of the headset in a first direction and a subsequent deceleration above a threshold. It is detected, at the first headset, that it is within a threshold proximity to a second headset, or a computing device associated with the second headset. It is determined, based on a predetermined factor, that the first headset is to receive audio associated with the second headset, and pairing information is transmitted to the first headset. Authorization to pair the first headset to the computing device is requested and received at the second headset. The first headset is paired to the computing device using the pairing information, and the first headset and the second headset receive the same audio from the computing device.