Hybrid Audio Data Processing for Resource-Limited Devices
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Solution Overview
Problem
Low-cost electronic devices with limited communication, computation, and storage capabilities face delays in processing and initiating voice-activated functions due to deficiencies in data processing and transfer mechanisms.
Innovation Solution
Implementing a hybrid approach that switches between real-time and batch data processing modes based on the capabilities of the receiving electronic device, caching audio data when real-time processing is not feasible, and processing in real-time when capabilities allow.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Speed
If real-time audio data processing is implemented, then processing speed and responsiveness are improved, but device complexity and resource requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system dynamically switches between real-time and batch processing modes based on device capability assessment. The processing mode is not fixed but adapts in real-time according to the electronic device's computational resources, communication status, and storage capacity, allowing low-cost devices to operate efficiently without requiring permanent high-performance hardware
Solution Approach 2:
The system changes the processing parameter (mode) between real-time and batch based on device capabilities. By monitoring device resources and communication conditions, the system adjusts the processing approach to match the device's actual capabilities, transforming a rigid processing architecture into a flexible one that optimizes performance across diverse hardware platforms
2Device complexity
If batch audio data processing is used, then device resource requirements are reduced, but processing time and latency increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system dynamically selects between batch and real-time processing modes based on current device conditions. When device resources are insufficient for real-time processing, the system automatically switches to batch mode to reduce computational burden. Conversely, when resources are available, it switches to real-time mode to minimize latency, creating a dynamic balance between processing speed and resource consumption
Solution Approach 2:
The system periodically assesses device capabilities and switches between processing modes based on changing conditions. This periodic evaluation allows the system to adapt to varying resource availability, communication status, and processing requirements, ensuring optimal performance across different operational contexts rather than being locked into a single mode
3Quantity of substance
If audio data is cached in batch mode, then processing resources are conserved, but data availability and real-time response are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The caching strategy is dynamic rather than static. The system adjusts caching behavior based on real-time conditions, switching between batch mode (with caching) and real-time mode (with immediate processing). This dynamic approach allows the system to conserve resources when possible while maintaining data availability when needed, preventing permanent trade-offs between storage and speed
4Speed
If communication capabilities are enhanced for real-time processing, then processing speed improves, but device cost and complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The communication mode is dynamically adjusted based on network conditions and device capabilities. The system can switch between real-time communication (when high speed is available and needed) and batch communication (when resources are constrained). This dynamic adaptation allows cost-effective devices to achieve acceptable performance without requiring expensive high-speed communication hardware permanently
Solution Approach 2:
The communication parameter (mode) is changed based on available resources. The system monitors communication quality and device resources, adjusting the communication approach to match actual capabilities. This allows optimization of the communication pathway based on real-time conditions rather than being constrained by maximum possible performance requirements
Data Source
AI summary
This application is directed to dynamically transferring audio data in real time or in batch. A microphone of a first electronic device captures audio signals. The audio signals are sampled to provide a first sequence of audio data samples and a second sequence of audio data samples that follows the first sequence. The second electronic device receives the first and second sequences of audio data samples, and processes the first sequence of audio data samples into audio data packets according to a real time data processing mode. The second electronic device determines that the second electronic device cannot support processing of audio data samples in the real time data processing mode, caches the second sequence of audio data samples in a buffer, and generates a data file including the second sequence of audio data samples in a batch data processing mode.