Motion Gesture Audio Interaction for Faster Notification Response
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing techniques for interacting with audio data via electronic devices and audio output devices are cumbersome, time-consuming, and inefficient, often requiring voice inputs and multiple key presses, which wastes user time and device energy, particularly in battery-operated devices.
Innovation Solution
Implementing methods that allow interaction with audio data through motion inputs detected by sensors in audio output devices, enabling operations based on predefined criteria met within a threshold time period after audio notifications, and providing audio feedback for motion gestures in three-dimensional environments.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If voice inputs and multiple key presses are used to interact with audio data, then the interaction can be performed with existing input methods, but the process becomes cumbersome, time-consuming, and inefficient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces mechanical input methods (voice inputs and key presses) with motion-based gestures detected by sensors. Users can interact with audio data by performing physical gestures in three-dimensional space, which are detected by motion sensors and processed to execute commands. This substitution eliminates the need for verbal processing and multiple key presses, reducing interaction time while maintaining ease of use.
2Ease of operation
If voice inputs and multiple key presses are used to interact with audio data, then the interaction can be performed with existing input methods, but device energy is wasted
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces energy-intensive voice processing and multiple input method processing with motion sensor-based gesture recognition. Motion sensors consume less power than voice processing circuits and multiple input handling systems. By detecting gestures through accelerometers, gyroscopes, or other motion sensors, the system reduces energy consumption while maintaining ease of interaction.
3Productivity
If motion inputs are detected within a threshold time period after audio notifications, then user efficiency is enhanced and cognitive burden is reduced, but the system must process time-critical inputs
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a threshold time period mechanism that activates gesture recognition immediately after audio notifications are output. The system pre-configures the gesture recognition system to be highly sensitive during this critical window, allowing users to interrupt or modify audio playback quickly through gestures. This preliminary setup enables fast response without requiring complex real-time decision-making logic.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements dynamic gesture recognition where the system adjusts its sensitivity and response thresholds based on the timing relative to audio notifications. During the threshold time period after notification output, the system is configured to recognize gestures more quickly and with lower confidence thresholds, enabling faster user efficiency while managing system complexity through adaptive parameter adjustment.
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AI summary
The present disclosure generally relates to interacting with audio data via motion inputs. In some embodiments, methods, devices, and techniques are provided for detecting motion inputs to interact with audio notifications, providing audio feedback for detected motion gestures, and detecting motion inputs in spatial audio arrangements.