Learned Volume Control Using Wireless Location Detection

Resolve Bottlenecks,
Find Innovative SolutionsGenerate Solutions

Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional audio devices require user intervention to adjust volume levels based on location, which can be inconvenient and disrupt the viewing or listening experience due to varying acoustic properties in different areas.

Innovation Solution

A system that learns user volume preferences by tracking historical data from wireless signals and automatically adjusts the device volume based on the detected location of the user, using control circuitry to determine signal strength and retrieve corresponding volume settings from stored data.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If manual volume adjustment is required for different locations, then volume control precision is improved, but user convenience deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvevolume control precisionVSAvoiduser convenience

Core Design Contradiction:

Measurement precisionVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The system automatically detects user location via wireless signal strength and adjusts volume without manual input. The device serves itself by monitoring signal strength changes and autonomously selecting appropriate volume levels from stored preferences, eliminating the need for users to manually adjust volume when moving between locations.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The system continuously monitors wireless signal strength as feedback about user location and automatically adjusts volume in response. This closed-loop feedback mechanism allows the device to adapt to location changes in real-time, maintaining optimal volume without user intervention while preserving precise volume control.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #23Feedback

2Ease of operation

If automatic volume adjustment is implemented, then user convenience is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveuser convenienceVSAvoiddevice complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system pre-stores volume preferences for different locations before automatic adjustment is needed. By preparing volume level mappings in advance based on signal strength thresholds, the device reduces real-time computational complexity while maintaining automatic adjustment capability and user convenience.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces manual mechanical volume adjustment with an automated electronic control system. The control circuitry automatically substitutes for manual user actions by monitoring wireless signals and adjusting volume electronically, increasing convenience while the complexity is managed through software-based control rather than additional hardware mechanisms.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

3Adaptability or versatility

If volume adjustment based on location is added, then adaptability to different environments is improved, but ease of operation worsens due to manual input requirements

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveadaptability to different environmentsVSAvoidease of operation

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The device automatically adapts to different acoustic environments by detecting user location through wireless signal strength and selecting appropriate volume levels from stored preferences. This self-service capability eliminates manual input requirements while maintaining high adaptability to varying environments, allowing the system to autonomously adjust to different locations and acoustic properties.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

4Ease of operation

If manual volume adjustment interface is provided, then ease of operation is improved for direct control, but automation level deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedirect control capabilityVSAvoidautomation level

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSExtent of automation

Solution Approach 1:

The system uses wireless signal strength as continuous feedback about user location and automatically adjusts volume in response. This feedback-driven automation eliminates the need for manual adjustment interfaces while maintaining ease of operation, as the system proactively responds to location changes without requiring user initiation or direct control input.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #23Feedback

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

Provides a more convenient, immersive, and consistent audio experience by automatically adjusting volume levels without user input, adapting to different locations and acoustic properties.

Implementation Method 1

The control circuitry is configured to determine a signal strength of the wireless signal and then determine a location of the second device based on the determined signal strength of the wireless signal

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectSignal strength detection:

Implementation Method 2

automatically adjusts a volume setting of the first device to the target volume level

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectElectroacoustic transduction:

Data Source

PatentUS11489692B2Automatic device volume adjustment based on learned volume preferences

Publication Date: 2022.11.01 ADEIA GUIDES INC

AI summary

Systems and methods for automatically adjusting device volume based on learned volume preferences are disclosed herein. A first device receives a wireless signal from a second device. A signal strength of the wireless signal is determined, and a location of the second device is determined based on the signal strength of the wireless signal. Historical volume level data for the first device is retrieved from memory. A target volume level for the first device is determined based on the location of the second device and the historical volume level data. A volume setting of the first device is automatically adjusted to the target volume level.