Service Server for Mobile Sound Content Generation

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Solution Overview

Problem

Users face inconvenience in accessing and using relevant sound content for mobile communication terminals, as existing methods require complex computer knowledge and multiple steps to convert music files into usable sound effects, especially when on-the-go or without access to a PC.

Innovation Solution

A system and method that enables an end-point terminal to connect with a service server over a near-field communication network, allowing the transfer of music file information or offset information to generate relevant sound content, which is then transmitted to a mobile communication terminal, simplifying the process and eliminating the need for advanced computer knowledge.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If a user converts a music file into relevant sound content using existing methods, then the sound content can be used in a mobile communication terminal, but the user requires high level of computer knowledge and file structure understanding

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveease of converting music file to sound contentVSAvoidcomplexity of conversion process
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces a service server as an intermediary between the end-point terminal and the mobile communication terminal. The service server automatically converts music files into relevant sound content without requiring users to manually process file structures. The server receives music files, processes them according to predefined formats, and delivers ready-to-use sound content, thereby eliminating the need for users to have high computer knowledge while maintaining the functionality of converting music to sound effects.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Ease of operation

If a user manually searches and downloads relevant sound content, then the sound content can be obtained, but the user has to perform multiple steps which makes the process inconvenient

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveease of obtaining relevant sound contentVSAvoidtime required for multiple steps
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The service server performs preliminary actions by pre-processing and preparing relevant sound content before the user needs it. The server maintains a database of processed sound content and can automatically generate relevant sound effects from music files without requiring users to manually search, select, or download multiple files. This preliminary preparation and automated processing significantly reduces the time and steps required for users to obtain relevant sound content.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The system enables self-service by allowing the service server to automatically process music files and generate relevant sound content without requiring active user participation in the conversion process. Users simply need to provide the music file, and the server autonomously completes the conversion, selection, and delivery of relevant sound content, eliminating the need for users to manually search and download multiple files.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

3Adaptability or versatility

If existing sound effects are provided by manufacturers, then the sound effects are available, but they cannot handle all tastes and needs of users

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvevariety of sound effectsVSAvoidcomplexity of sound effect generation
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The service server provides universal functionality by serving multiple users with diverse sound preferences through a single platform. The server can process different music files and generate various types of relevant sound content (ring tones, notification sounds, etc.) according to user requirements. This multi-functional capability allows the system to handle all tastes and needs of users without requiring separate complex systems for each sound effect type.

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

Data Source

PatentUS8805440B2System, method, service server, and end-point terminal for providing relevant sound content
Publication Date: 2014.08.12 SK PLANET CO LTD
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AI summary

The present invention relates to a system and method for providing relevant sound content from an end-point terminal. The invention enables music files in the end-point terminal to be utilized in various kinds of sounds used while using a mobile communication terminal with the system including the end point terminal, the mobile communication terminal, and a service server. The mobile communication terminal is connected to the end-point terminal through a local area network and to the service server through a mobile communication network and is in charge of data transmission between the end-point terminal and the service server for downloading the relevant sound content from the service server which transmits the relevant sound content corresponding to the music file to the mobile communication terminal.