Personalized Audio Streaming for Multiple Auditory Devices
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing audio systems fail to accommodate multiple viewers with different audio needs, such as hearing difficulties or sensitivity to loud noises, by configuring for one person's preferences.
Innovation Solution
A computer-implemented method that pairs auditory devices with an audio source, generates user profiles for individual preferences, and transmits tailored audio streams based on proximity and device type, including options for hearing aids and other devices.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a television is configured for one person's audio preferences, then that person's listening experience is optimized, but other viewers with different audio needs cannot be accommodated
Solution Approach 1:
The audio output is segmented into multiple independent audio streams, each tailored to specific user preferences. The system divides the single audio source into separate streams that can be independently configured for different users based on their hearing needs, volume preferences, and audio type preferences.
Solution Approach 2:
Different audio quality characteristics are applied locally to different user groups. Hearing-impaired users receive audio streams with enhanced clarity and appropriate volume levels, while hearing-sensitive users receive streams with reduced volume and modified frequency responses, allowing each user to experience optimal audio quality suited to their specific needs.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple audio streams are transmitted to different auditory devices, then personalized audio experience is achieved, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The audio source device is designed with multi-functionality to handle multiple user profiles and preferences simultaneously. A single device performs the roles of audio processing, user authentication, preference management, and multi-stream transmission, eliminating the need for separate systems for each function and reducing overall system complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The system automatically detects user preferences and configures appropriate audio streams without requiring manual intervention for each user. The audio source device self-manages profile selection, stream generation, and device pairing based on detected auditory devices, reducing operational complexity while maintaining personalized service.
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AI summary
A computer-implemented method includes pairing a first auditory device associated with a first user with an audio source. The method further includes generating a first user profile for the first user that includes first user preferences for streaming a first audio stream from the audio source to the first auditory device. The method further includes pairing a second auditory device associated with a second user with the audio source. The method further includes generating a second user profile for the second user. The method further includes determining, with the audio source, that the first auditory device and the second auditory device are within a proximity range of the audio source. The method further includes transmitting the first audio stream to the first auditory device based on the first user preferences and the second audio stream to the second auditory device based on the second user preferences.