Location-Based Audio Volume Control for Moving Listeners
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Solution Overview
Problem
Users face inconvenience and distraction when manually adjusting audio volume while moving within a media presentation environment, especially for physically or visually impaired individuals, as existing systems lack user-friendly automatic volume adjustment capabilities.
Innovation Solution
The system automatically adjusts output audio volume based on detected user movement within the environment, increasing volume when moving away from a predefined location and decreasing it when moving closer, using detectors and a media device that communicates with speakers to maintain a consistent audio level.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If manual volume adjustment is used, then users can control audio volume, but users experience inconvenience and distraction when moving within the environment
Solution Approach 1:
The system automatically adjusts audio volume based on detected user movement and location, eliminating the need for manual user intervention. The volume control service performs itself by monitoring user position and autonomously modifying volume settings to maintain optimal listening levels.
Solution Approach 2:
The system continuously monitors user location through detectors and uses this feedback information to dynamically adjust volume settings. The feedback loop comprises detection of user movement, processing of location data, and automatic volume modification to maintain consistent audio experience.
2Adaptability or versatility
If manual volume adjustment is required, then users can adapt to their location, but physically or visually impaired users face difficulty in adjustment
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs self-service by automatically detecting user location and adjusting volume without requiring manual user action. This eliminates barriers for physically or visually impaired users who would otherwise struggle with manual controls.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces manual mechanical volume control with an automated electronic system that uses detectors and processing units to sense user position and electronically adjust volume, removing the need for physical interaction with volume controls.
3Ease of operation
If automatic volume adjustment is implemented, then user convenience is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system integrates multiple functions into a single unified apparatus: volume control, user location detection, movement analysis, and automatic adjustment. This multi-functionality consolidates what would otherwise require separate systems into one integrated solution.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent combines the volume control mechanism with user detection and location analysis capabilities into a single integrated system. The detectors, processing unit, and volume adjustment mechanism work together as a unified apparatus rather than separate components.
Data Source
AI summary
Systems and methods are operable to adjust an output audio volume level of presented audio content that is output as sound from one or more speakers in a media presentation environment. An exemplary embodiment detects movement of a user who is listening to the audio content; increases the output audio volume level when the detected user movement is away from a predefined location in the media presentation environment; and decreases the output audio volume level when the detected user movement is closer to the predefined location in the media presentation environment.