Remote Controller Dual Input Units for Voice and Microphone Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional remote controllers with speech recognition functions require users to toggle between microphone and voice input functions, limiting convenience as they cannot be used simultaneously with other software applications.
Innovation Solution
A remote controller system with separate input units for generating speech recognition and microphone request signals, allowing the receiving host to independently activate and control both functions, enabling simultaneous operation of microphone and speech recognition functions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If a single voice input key is used to control both speech recognition and microphone functions, then the device complexity is reduced, but the ease of operation deteriorates because users cannot independently control or switch between these functions
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the single voice input key into two separate input units: a first input unit for speech recognition functions and a second input unit for microphone functions. This segmentation allows users to independently control each function without having to toggle a single key, thereby improving ease of operation while maintaining reasonable device complexity through modular design
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements dynamic control where the receiving host can simultaneously activate both speech recognition and microphone functions based on signals from the separate input units. This dynamic capability allows flexible function switching and combination, enabling users to adapt the system behavior to different operational needs without increasing physical device complexity
2Adaptability or versatility
If the voice input function is turned on exclusively, then the speech recognition function can operate, but the adaptability deteriorates because other software applications cannot use the microphone function simultaneously
Solution Approach 1:
By separating the control into two independent input units, the patent enables independent activation of speech recognition and microphone functions. This allows multiple software applications to access the microphone simultaneously without interference, significantly improving adaptability while keeping the operation simple through dedicated keys for each function
Solution Approach 2:
The patent makes the microphone hardware component universal by allowing it to be shared between speech recognition software and other microphone-based applications. The separate input units enable any application to access the microphone function independently, enhancing versatility without complicating the user interface
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AI summary
Remote controllers and systems thereof are disclosed. The remote controller remotely operates a receiving host, in which the receiving host provides voice input and speech recognition functions. The remote controller comprises a first input unit and a second input unit for generating a voice input request and a speech recognition request. The generated voice input and speech recognition requests are then sent to the receiving host, thereby forcing the receiving host to perform the voice input and speech recognition functions.