Multi-device Audio Mixing via Segmented Intermediary Processing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current multi-device interconnection technologies fail to provide a seamless and rich experience for users, particularly in scenarios like multi-person meetings and gatherings, where audio capabilities are limited, leading to interruptions and inconvenience.
Innovation Solution
A method and apparatus that allow a first electronic device to display identification information of candidate devices, determine and select a second device based on user input, acquire and mix audio data from multiple devices to generate target audio data, and provide it to a target application, enabling the use of audio capabilities across devices for enhanced communication.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If audio data is captured and mixed from multiple electronic devices to generate target audio data, then the audio experience and communication quality in multi-device scenarios is improved, but the device complexity and data processing requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the audio processing function into distinct modules: audio data acquisition from multiple devices, audio data mixing, target audio data generation, and delivery to applications. This modular segmentation allows each component to be optimized independently, managing complexity while achieving reliable multi-device audio experience
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an intermediary audio processing system that receives audio data from multiple electronic devices, mixes and processes the data, then delivers the target audio data to applications. This intermediary layer abstracts the complexity of multi-device audio handling, providing a simplified interface while maintaining high audio quality and reliability
2Adaptability or versatility
If audio data is transferred and mixed across multiple devices, then the versatility and multi-device linkage capability is improved, but the ease of operation and user convenience may deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a universal audio processing framework that can handle audio data from multiple different types of electronic devices (microphones, speakers, audio interfaces) through a single standardized system. This multi-functional approach enhances versatility while maintaining ease of operation through consistent interfaces and automated processing
Solution Approach 2:
The audio processing system automatically performs device selection, audio data acquisition, mixing, and target audio generation without requiring manual user intervention for each step. The system self-manages the complexity of multi-device linkage, providing users with a convenient, automated experience while achieving high adaptability
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AI summary
There is provided a method and an apparatus performing the method. The method including displaying, on an interface of the first electronic device, identification information of at least one candidate electronic device, determining at least one second electronic device based on an operation of performed by the user of the identification information of the at least one candidate electronic device, acquiring audio recording data captured by the at least one second electronic device, and generating target audio data based on the acquired audio recording data, and providing the target audio data to a target application.