Unified Instant Message Audio Routing for Bluetooth Voice Chat
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing instant message software requires complex and time-consuming procedures for initiating voice chats across multiple tools and switching audio devices, especially when using Bluetooth devices, which are not seamlessly integrated for voice chat functions.
Innovation Solution
An instant message audio connection management system that integrates multiple instant messaging tools, allows dynamic audio device switching, and enables voice chat control through a multifunction key on Bluetooth earphones, using an instant message monitoring and controlling module, user operation interface, and audio screening module to reroute audio data between devices.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple instant message tools are used to execute voice chat function, then diversity of executing voice chat is improved, but the procedure becomes complicated and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple instant message tools into a unified system where a single integrated window manages voice chat across different tools. The system merges the functionality of multiple IM tools (MSN Messenger, Skype, Yahoo Messenger) into one interface, allowing users to receive invitations from any tool and execute voice chat through a unified control mechanism, thereby simplifying the操作流程 while maintaining support for multiple tools.
Solution Approach 2:
The integrated voice chat system serves as a universal interface that handles multiple instant message tools simultaneously. It provides multi-functional capability to manage different IM protocols and tools through a single window, making the system adaptable to various messaging platforms while presenting a consistent user experience.
2Adaptability or versatility
If audio device is defined or switched via operation system or instant message tool menu, then audio device can be switched, but the voice chat needs to be terminated first making it inconvenient
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary configuration of audio devices at the system level rather than requiring per-chat configuration. By pre-defining audio device mappings and establishing default routing rules before voice chat begins, the system enables seamless switching during active chats without requiring termination or manual reconfiguration.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an intermediary integrated window system that mediates between the instant message tools and the audio device management. This intermediary layer handles audio device switching independently of the chat state, acting as a buffer that allows device changes without affecting active voice chat sessions.
3Adaptability or versatility
If Bluetooth earphone is used as general audio device, then Bluetooth connection can be established, but the instant message tools fail to be directly used with Bluetooth device for voice chat
Solution Approach 1:
The integrated voice chat system serves as an intermediary layer between Bluetooth audio devices and instant message tools. It captures audio streams from various IM tools and redirects them to the Bluetooth device through system-level audio routing, enabling Bluetooth earphones to function with multiple IM tools without requiring each tool to have native Bluetooth support.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces the need for direct mechanical integration between each IM tool and Bluetooth device with a software-based audio routing system. By substituting physical/direct connections with virtual audio channel routing, the system enables Bluetooth connectivity across multiple applications through a unified audio management interface.
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AI summary
An instant message monitoring and controlling system includes an instant message monitoring and controlling module, a user operation interface and a bluetooth module. The instant message monitoring and controlling module is used for monitoring and controlling plural instant message tools. The user operation interface is used for defining a bluetooth device therevia. The bluetooth module automatically searches the pairing codes required for connection with the bluetooth device. When the instant message monitoring and controlling module receives data from the instant message tools, one of the instant message tools is communicated with the bluetooth device.