Live Streaming Audio Switching via Scene Detection

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Solution Overview

Problem

Manual switching of audio input and output in live streaming devices is cumbersome, timeliness, and unreliable, especially when transitioning between far-field and near-field scenes, disrupting the live streaming experience for both streamers and audiences.

Innovation Solution

A method and device that automatically switch audio input and output based on the determination of the live scene by analyzing the live stream image, using a main control component to generate switching instructions for the audio processor, thereby adjusting the audio settings accordingly between far-field and near-field scenarios.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If manual switching of audio input and output is used, then the live streamer can control audio settings, but the operation becomes cumbersome and timeliness deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveaudio switching operationVSAvoidswitching response time
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The system automatically detects the live scene type through image analysis and autonomously switches audio input and output settings without requiring manual intervention from the live streamer. The audio processing device serves itself by making switching decisions based on automated scene recognition, thereby eliminating the cumbersome manual operation while maintaining timely responses to scene changes.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

2Ease of operation

If manual switching of audio input and output is used, then the live streamer can control audio settings, but reliability deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveaudio switching operationVSAvoidswitching accuracy
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The system continuously monitors the live stream image and uses image recognition technology to detect the current scene type. This feedback mechanism ensures that the audio switching decisions are based on accurate, real-time scene identification. The automated closed-loop control eliminates human error in switching decisions, thereby improving reliability while removing the need for manual operation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

3Loss of time

If automated scene detection is implemented, then switching timeliness improves, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveswitching response timeVSAvoidaudio processing system
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of timeVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The main control component of the live streaming device performs multiple functions: it manages video processing, audio processing, and now scene detection for automated audio switching. By making the main control component multi-functional, the system avoids adding separate dedicated hardware for scene detection, thereby improving switching timeliness while minimizing the increase in overall device complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Data Source

PatentUS20240292039A1Method of switching audio input and output applied to live streaming, and live streaming device
Publication Date: 2024.08.29 DOUYIN VISION CO LTD
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AI summary

Embodiments of the present provide a method of switching audio input and output applied to live streaming and a live streaming device, including: obtaining a live stream image of an live streamer during live streaming, and determining a live scene of the live streamer according to the live stream image, the live scene including a far-field scene and a near-field scene; in response to a change of the live scene, switching audio input and output of a live streaming device according to the change of the live scene.