Ringback Media Volume Adaptation via Ambient Noise Feedback
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional ringback media volume levels are not adaptable to varying ambient noise environments, leading to potential misinterpretation of call status by callers in noisy or quiet settings.
Innovation Solution
A system where a client device detects ambient noise and transmits an indication to a ringback server, which adjusts the volume level of the ringback media accordingly, ensuring it remains audible in high-noise environments and appropriate in low-noise environments.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Object-affected harmful factors
If the baseline volume level of ringback media is set to be audible in high-noise environments, then the ringback media becomes too loud and disturbing in low-noise environments, but if the baseline volume level is reduced for low-noise environments, then the ringback media becomes inaudible in high-noise environments
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic volume adjustment of ringback media based on detected ambient noise levels. The system continuously monitors the acoustic environment and adjusts the ringback volume in real-time, transitioning from a static baseline volume to a dynamic adaptive volume that responds to environmental conditions, thereby resolving the contradiction between avoiding disturbance in quiet places and ensuring audibility in noisy places
Solution Approach 2:
The system employs feedback mechanisms by detecting ambient noise levels and using this information to adjust the ringback media volume. The noise detection component provides feedback about the environment, which is then processed to determine appropriate volume adjustments, creating a closed-loop control system that automatically adapts to varying acoustic conditions
2Adaptability or versatility
If a fixed baseline volume level is used for ringback media, then the system is simple to implement, but the ringback media cannot adapt to varying ambient noise conditions
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements self-service by automatically detecting ambient noise levels and adjusting ringback volume without requiring manual user intervention. The noise detection and volume control functions operate autonomously, with the system serving itself by making adaptive decisions based on environmental conditions, thereby providing adaptability while maintaining ease of operation
Solution Approach 2:
The patent integrates multiple functions into a unified system: noise detection, ambient level assessment, and dynamic volume control all work together within the same call handling infrastructure. This multi-functional approach allows the system to adapt to various noise environments without requiring separate dedicated systems for each function, balancing adaptability with manageable complexity
Data Source
AI summary
Methods and systems are disclosed for setting a volume level of ringback media presented to a calling party. The method may include receiving at a ringback server an indication of ambient noise at a client device, using the received indication as a basis to set a volume level of the ringback media, and transmitting the ringback media at the volume level, for receipt by the client device.