Wireless Headset Voice Control via Audio Gateway

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing wireless headsets require a multi-step process to access and interact with software applications, necessitating a physical interface for command issuance and receiving audio and visual feedback, which is cumbersome and limiting.

Innovation Solution

A wireless headset system that includes a headset application management platform with a chip or device abstraction layer, audio management layer, and service management layer, enabling voice commands to control data access and translation into an audio stream without a physical interface, using Bluetooth technology for data exchange and voice communication.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If a physical interface is used to control the wireless headset, then commands can be issued and audio/visual feedback received, but the operation becomes cumbersome and requires multiple steps to access applications

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveease of operationVSAvoiddevice complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces the mechanical physical interface (buttons, switches) with a voice recognition system. Users speak commands into the headset, which are processed by speech-to-text conversion and interpreted by the system to execute desired functions. This eliminates the need for physical manipulation while maintaining full control capability.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces a voice recognition processor and speech-to-text conversion system as an intermediary between the user and the headset controls. This intermediary layer translates spoken language into actionable commands, bridging the gap between natural human communication and digital control interfaces.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Adaptability or versatility

If voice commands are used to control the headset, then handsfree operation is enabled, but the system requires sophisticated processing to translate and interpret voice data

Engineering Contradiction:

ImproveadaptabilityVSAvoiddevice complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent divides the voice processing functionality into separate modular layers: voice capture by the headset, speech-to-text conversion, command interpretation, and execution control. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized independently and simplifies the overall system architecture despite the sophisticated processing required.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The voice recognition system is designed to handle multiple functions through a single interface - making calls, sending messages, controlling media playback, and accessing applications. This multi-functional approach increases adaptability while consolidating processing requirements into a unified system.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Data Source

PatentUS10313504B2Wireless handsfree headset method and system with handsfree applications

Publication Date: 2019.06.04 JAWBONE INNOVATIONS LLC

AI summary

Embodiments include method for providing a handsfree service to a user of a wireless, handsfree headset. In an embodiment the method comprises the headset performing service discovery on the audio gateway to determine a method of transferring an application to the audio gateway, wherein the application provides the service, the headset causing the application to be transferred to the audio gateway using a method based on the service discovery; and the audio gateway executing the application, wherein this user issues voice commands that are executed by the audio gateway to provide the service.