Proximity Sensor Auto-Activation for Voice Calling
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Solution Overview
Problem
Users face difficulties in smoothly using network interphone services when it is inconvenient to perform press or click operations on the terminal, leading to inefficient voice calling and playing experiences.
Innovation Solution
A method and device that detect a sensed distance value, entering a predetermined call or play mode when the value is below a threshold, allowing for auto-playing and collecting of voice signals, enabling voice communication without additional user operations by simply placing the terminal close to the ear.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the user follows the conventional operation method (pressing intercom button continuously or clicking unread voice signal), then the voice call function can be used, but the operation becomes inconvenient and complex when the user cannot perform press or click operations
Solution Approach 1:
The terminal automatically detects when it is held close to the user's ear via the proximity sensor, and automatically initiates voice call or voice playback without requiring manual button pressing or clicking. The system serves itself by detecting the calling condition and activating the appropriate function automatically.
Solution Approach 2:
The terminal pre-arranges automatic activation of voice functions by detecting the proximity condition before the user needs to speak. When the terminal detects it is close to the ear, it automatically enters the predetermined mode (voice call or playback) in advance, eliminating the need for subsequent manual operations.
2Productivity
If the terminal requires manual press or click operations to activate voice functions, then the system maintains control over function activation, but the user experience deteriorates when manual operations are inconvenient
Solution Approach 1:
The terminal detects the proximity condition and automatically activates the voice function in advance, eliminating the time required for manual button pressing or clicking. The system performs the activation action before the user needs to communicate, saving operational time.
Solution Approach 2:
The terminal autonomously determines when to activate voice functions by detecting proximity to the user's ear, eliminating the need for manual activation and thereby reducing the time required to initiate voice communication.
3Ease of operation
If the terminal automatically activates voice functions based on proximity detection, then the ease of operation improves, but the device complexity increases due to additional sensing and control logic
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces manual mechanical operations (button pressing, clicking) with automatic electronic detection and control. The proximity sensor electronically detects when the terminal is held to the ear, and the controller automatically activates the appropriate voice function, substituting mechanical user interaction with electronic automation.
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AI summary
This disclosure describes a method for voice calling, voice playing, and devices thereof, in the field of communication. The method for voice calling includes: detecting whether a sensed distance value of an on-site terminal is less than a preset threshold, entering a predetermined call mode if the sensed distance value is less than the preset threshold, auto-playing a voice signal of an opposite terminal in the predetermined call mode, and if a voice signal of the on-site terminal is detected in the predetermined call mode, collecting the voice signal of the on-site terminal, and transmitting the voice signal of the on-site terminal to the opposite terminal.