Mobile Device Voice Operation Sensing for Simplified Communication

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current mobile device communication methods are complex and inefficient, requiring multiple steps for text and emoticon communication, which hinders user experience and efficiency.

Innovation Solution

A communication method and apparatus for mobile devices that senses user operations, such as voice-activated or one-step actions, to obtain additional instruction information and transmit encoding information to another device, allowing for simplified communication by defining new emoticon fields and using invisible marker start bytes to differentiate encoding.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If traditional text input methods are used in mobile devices, then character input can be achieved, but the operation process becomes complex and communication efficiency decreases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveinput operation simplicityVSAvoidcommunication efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces traditional mechanical text input methods (typing characters through keyboards) with voice recognition technology. The voice processing module converts spoken language directly into text messages, eliminating the need for manual character input and significantly simplifying the communication process while maintaining high communication efficiency.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces a voice processing module as an intermediary between the user's spoken intent and the text message transmission. This module acts as a mediator that automatically converts voice input into structured text messages, reducing the complexity of direct user interaction while preserving communication effectiveness.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Adaptability or versatility

If multiple input steps are required for emoticon communication, then emoticon selection can be achieved, but the calling operation becomes complex

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveemoticon communication capabilityVSAvoidcalling operation complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent merges the emoticon selection process with the voice recognition system. Instead of requiring separate steps for text input and emoticon selection, the voice processing module handles both by converting voice expressions that include emoticon intents directly into formatted messages with appropriate emoticons, thereby reducing operational complexity while maintaining versatility.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The voice processing module serves multiple functions simultaneously: it processes text messages, detects emoticon requests, and formats output messages with appropriate emoticons. This multi-functional approach eliminates the need for separate emoticon selection interfaces, reducing calling operation complexity while preserving full emoticon communication capability.

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

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

This approach simplifies communication by allowing users to perform voice-activated or one-step operations, reducing the need for multiple input steps and enhancing communication efficiency by enabling direct notification of user actions between devices.

Implementation Method 1

a motion sensing unit, arranged inside the shell, for collecting motion data of the mobile terminal

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectMotion sensing: Accelerometer

Implementation Method 2

a judging unit connected with the motion sensing unit, for judging whether the mobile terminal has a preset movement according to the motion data collected by the motion sensing unit

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectMotion analysis: Accelerometer

Data Source

PatentEP3637696B1Communication method, apparatus and system for mobile devices
Publication Date: 2020.12.30 TENCENT TECHNOLOGY (SHENZHEN) CO LTD
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AI summary

The invention discloses a communication method, apparatus and system for mobile devices, which pertains to the field of communication. The method comprises: obtaining (101) additional instruction information that corresponds to a first user operation during communication by sensing the first user operation; the first user operation comprises at least one of a voice-activated operation or a one-step operation on a first mobile device; and transmitting (102) the additional instruction information to a second mobile device, so that the second mobile device recognizes the additional instruction information to further notify a second user of the second mobile device of the first user operation. The apparatus comprises an acquisition module (301) and a transmitting module (302). The system includes a first mobile device (40) and a second mobile device (50).