Multi-Source Hearing Device Audio Routing by Source Type
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Solution Overview
Problem
Management of audio sources in hearing devices remains a challenge with recent developments in wireless audio streaming.
Innovation Solution
A hearing device configured to receive audio data from multiple sources, determine an audio output scheme based on various identifiers, and prioritize audio streams using a customizable audio configuration.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the hearing device receives audio data from multiple audio devices, then the audio source management capability is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the audio source management by introducing identifier-based classification (device type identifier, context type identifier, application type identifier) to divide and organize multiple audio sources. This allows the hearing device to handle different audio sources through structured categorization rather than treating them as a unified complex system.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements preliminary action by establishing priority rules and audio output schemes in advance. The hearing device determines audio output schemes based on pre-configured priority relationships between different identifier combinations, allowing it to automatically manage multiple audio sources without real-time complex decision-making.
2Ease of operation
If the hearing device implements customizable priority rules for audio streams, then the ease of operation is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent enables self-service by allowing users to customize priority rules and audio configurations according to their personal preferences. The hearing device stores and automatically applies these user-defined settings, eliminating the need for manual intervention during audio source management and simplifying operation for the user.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs preliminary configuration of audio output schemes based on user preferences and device identifiers. By pre-establishing priority relationships and audio routing rules, the complex decision-making process is automated in advance, making the device easy to operate without requiring users to understand the underlying complexity.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the hearing device determines audio output schemes based on multiple identifiers, then the adaptability is improved, but the processing requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the audio identification and classification process into three distinct identifier types: device type identifier, context type identifier, and application type identifier. This segmentation allows the system to process and evaluate each identifier category separately, reducing the computational complexity of determining audio output schemes while maintaining high adaptability.
Solution Approach 2:
The hearing device determines audio output schemes in advance based on combinations of identifiers and stores these schemes for later retrieval. This preliminary determination reduces real-time processing requirements by pre-computing audio routing decisions based on identifier combinations, allowing faster execution when audio data is received.
Data Source
AI summary
A hearing device and method for operating a hearing device is provided, the hearing device comprising an interface, a processor, and a memory, wherein the hearing device is configured to receive, via the interface, first audio data from a first audio device; receive, via the interface, second audio data from a second audio device; determine an audio output scheme based on the first audio data and the second audio data; and provide an audio output according to the audio output scheme.