Multipath Device System for Unified Communication Control

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing communication technologies are cumbersome due to separate design of devices and software, leading to messy wiring, complex operations, and poor compatibility, making it inconvenient to control multiple communication devices and software terminals simultaneously.

Innovation Solution

A multipath device working system with a processor, touch display module, control management module, wireless communication module, USB module, microphone, and loudspeaker, which allows unified control of multiple communication devices and software terminals, facilitating easy deployment and usage by integrating data processing and audio mixing capabilities.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If multiple communication devices and software terminals are designed and controlled separately, then each device can function independently, but the operation becomes complex and inconvenient

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecontrol convenienceVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent integrates multiple communication devices (headset, speaker, microphone, charger) and software terminals into a single unified system. The control management module consolidates control of all these components through one interface, eliminating the need to operate each device separately and significantly improving ease of operation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The multipath device working system is designed as a universal platform that can simultaneously support multiple communication devices and software terminals. The system provides multi-functional capabilities including voice calls, audio mixing, and device management through a single integrated interface, allowing one system to perform multiple communication functions.

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

2Ease of manufacture

If various communication devices are connected separately, then each device can be used independently, but wiring becomes messy and deployment becomes troublesome

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedeployment simplicityVSAvoidwiring complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of manufactureVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines multiple communication devices and their connection interfaces into a single integrated system. Instead of separate wiring for headsets, speakers, microphones, and chargers, all connections are consolidated through the multipath device working system, dramatically simplifying deployment and eliminating messy wiring.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

3Adaptability or versatility

If multiple software communication terminals are used simultaneously, then communication flexibility increases, but compatibility and conflict arise between terminals

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveterminal compatibilityVSAvoidcommunication stability
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The control management module acts as an intermediary between multiple software communication terminals and the hardware devices. It manages and coordinates communication between different terminals (such as Teams and Zoom), preventing conflicts and ensuring stable communication by mediating resource allocation and signal routing.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The system provides universal compatibility support for multiple software communication terminals through its multi-functional architecture. The control management module can simultaneously manage different communication protocols and terminal types, ensuring they work together without conflict while maintaining communication stability.

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

Data Source

PatentUS11962714B2Multipath device working system
Publication Date: 2024.04.16 YEALINK (XIAMEN) NETWORK TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
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AI summary

The present disclosure provides a multipath device working system, including a processor and a touch display module, a control management module, a wireless communication module, a USB module, a microphone, and a loudspeaker that are respectively connected to the processor. The touch display module is configured to display a user operation interface and obtain a control instruction from a user. Both the wireless communication module and the USB module are configured to perform data transmission between the multipath device working system and an external communication device. The control management module is configured to manage a plurality of software communication terminals on the external communication device. The processor is configured to separately perform data processing on data transmitted by the touch display module, the control management module, the wireless communication module, the USB module, the microphone, and the loudspeaker.