Mobile Audio Manipulation Service Voice Modulation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing audio manipulation systems are expensive, require bulky equipment, and limit users to few voice options, making them inconvenient and costly for device users who want to modify their voice or background sounds during calls.
Innovation Solution
A system comprising a mobile device, a gateway server, and an audio manipulation server that processes audio manipulation selections, allowing users to select from a virtually unlimited number of voice modulations and background sounds without external equipment, using a mobile device and an audio manipulation service application, which routes manipulated audio signals to receivers.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If traditional audio manipulation equipment is used, then voice modulation capability is achieved, but device complexity and portability are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the audio manipulation functionality from traditional bulky external equipment and integrates it into the mobile device itself through a dedicated audio manipulation module. This allows the voice modulation capability to be embedded within the mobile phone, eliminating the need for separate external devices while maintaining the core functionality.
Solution Approach 2:
The audio manipulation module is designed to work with the mobile device's existing communication infrastructure, allowing it to serve multiple functions including voice calls, messaging, and various voice modulation effects. This multi-functional approach reduces overall system complexity by reusing existing components rather than requiring dedicated equipment for each function.
2Adaptability or versatility
If traditional audio manipulation systems are used, then voice modulation is achieved, but cost is increased
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses software-based voice modulation algorithms that create virtual voice effects through digital signal processing rather than requiring expensive hardware synthesis equipment. The audio manipulation module processes voice signals computationally to generate various voice effects, significantly reducing manufacturing costs compared to traditional hardware-based systems.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention replaces traditional mechanical audio manipulation equipment with an electronic/software-based system. The audio manipulation module uses digital signal processing and software algorithms to achieve voice modulation, eliminating the need for costly mechanical hardware while maintaining or improving functionality.
3Device complexity
If limited voice options are provided, then system complexity is reduced, but adaptability is decreased
Solution Approach 1:
The audio manipulation module dynamically loads and switches between multiple voice modulation algorithms and effects based on user selection. The system can adaptively adjust processing parameters and select appropriate modulation techniques in real-time, allowing for a wide variety of voice options without requiring all algorithms to be permanently active in memory, thus managing complexity while maintaining versatility.
Solution Approach 2:
The system pre-loads essential voice modulation algorithms and voice effect data into the audio manipulation module during device initialization or idle periods. This preliminary preparation allows the module to quickly switch between different voice effects during active use without requiring complex real-time generation of all possible voice variations, balancing adaptability with system resource management.
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AI summary
An audio manipulation method is provided. A call associated with a mobile device is received. Whether an audio manipulation flag is set for the mobile device is determined. An audio signal from the mobile device is manipulated based on an audio manipulation selection in response to a determination that the audio manipulation flag is set for the mobile device. The manipulated audio signal is routed to a receiver communicating with the mobile device.