Wireless Media Data Synchronization Between Handheld and Audio Systems
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current audio/visual systems lack the ability to wirelessly transfer media files and media descriptive data between handheld devices and audio/visual systems, and do not allow for seamless wireless control of the audio/visual system from a handheld device, making it inconvenient to manage and play media content across devices.
Innovation Solution
The system enables wireless transfer of media files and media descriptive data between handheld electronic devices and audio/visual systems using Bluetooth technology, allowing for two-way communication to create a synchronized global view of media content and enabling wireless control of the audio/visual system from the handheld device, including features like automatic switching between devices and ambient noise management.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If wireless transfer of media files and descriptive data is implemented between handheld devices and audio/visual systems, then ease of operation is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a media descriptive data transfer system that acts as an intermediary layer between handheld devices and audio/visual systems. This system automatically transfers metadata (artist, album, title, genre information) alongside media files, enabling seamless integration without requiring users to manually manage complex device connections or data synchronization protocols.
2Adaptability or versatility
If two-way communication is established to create synchronized global view of media content, then adaptability is improved, but loss of information increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements feedback mechanisms where media descriptive data is automatically exchanged between handheld devices and audio/visual systems. The transfer of metadata provides confirmation that communication channels are functional, allowing the system to verify successful data exchange and synchronize media libraries across devices without information loss.
3Productivity
If automatic switching between devices is implemented, then productivity is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent enables automatic device switching through self-service mechanisms where the system autonomously determines when and how to switch between handheld devices and audio/visual systems based on proximity detection and media playback state. This eliminates the need for manual user intervention in device switching while maintaining simple operation for the end user.
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AI summary
An apparatus and a method of conducting wireless communications between a handheld electronic device and an audio/visual system, the method comprising: wirelessly transmitting, from said handheld electronic device to said audio/visual system or vice versa, digital media descriptive data relating to digital media content currently available through said handheld electronic device or said audio/visual system; wirelessly receiving, at said handheld electronic device or said audio/visual system, media descriptive data from the audio/visual system or the handheld electronic device respectively about all media files that are currently stored on or available through said audio/visual system or the handheld electronic device respectively, said media descriptive data being received automatically and without a solicitation when said handheld electronic device and said audio/visual system are brought within wireless communications range of one another; and integrating said received media descriptive data with other media descriptive data previously stored in said audio/visual system or said handheld electronic device.