Home Station Ring Tone Customization via Image Recognition
Solution Overview
Problem
Existing home communication systems lack the ability to customize call sequences or ring tones, limiting user personalization and adaptability.
Innovation Solution
A home station system that allows voice inputs to be specified, stored, and played back as customized ring tones, with the option to load individual ringtones via USB or IP connections, and integrates image recognition for personalized responses based on identified individuals.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If standard ring tones fixed at the factory are used, then device complexity is reduced and ease of manufacture is improved, but adaptability and user personalization are limited
Solution Approach 1:
The system pre-stores multiple voice inputs (ring tones) in the additional memory during manufacturing or initial setup. These pre-prepared voice inputs are then automatically selected and played based on image recognition results, eliminating the need for complex real-time processing while enabling personalization.
Solution Approach 2:
The system uses image copying and comparison techniques by storing reference images of family members in the image memory and comparing captured images against these references. This allows the system to identify visitors and select appropriate ring tones without requiring complex AI processing.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple voice inputs are stored and selected based on image recognition, then user personalization and adaptability are improved, but device complexity and manufacturing difficulty increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system divides the functionality into separate modules: image capture by the door station, image processing and recognition by the home station, and ring tone playback by the amplifier and loudspeaker. This modular segmentation simplifies manufacturing by allowing each component to be optimized independently.
Solution Approach 2:
The additional memory serves multiple functions: storing voice inputs for ring tones, storing image data for recognition, and storing reference images of family members. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate storage components, simplifying the overall system.
3Adaptability or versatility
If voice inputs are recorded and stored in additional memory, then call sequence customization is improved, but loss of time for recording and storing increases
Solution Approach 1:
Voice inputs are recorded and stored in the additional memory during the manufacturing process or initial setup phase, before the system is put into use. This preliminary action eliminates the need for time-consuming recording operations during actual doorbell events, ensuring immediate playback readiness.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Enables users to personalize ring tones according to their preferences and automatically plays back distinct ring tones based on recognized individuals at the door station, enhancing user experience and adaptability.
Implementation Method 1
the voice input being carried out by means of the microphone (8)
Implementation Method 2
the voice input being reproduced via the loudspeaker (7)
Data Source
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AI summary
The home station (1) comprises a door station (16) and a controlling or processing unit (2) which is acted upon by a controlling or activation unit (3). The controlling or processing unit is controlled on the output side of an amplifier (6) which is connected to a loudspeaker (7). A microphone (8) is connected at the controlling or processing unit. The Universal serial bus (USB)socket is provided for reading the ringtones by an Internet protocol(IP)connection.