Shared Media Voice Link With Content-Adaptive Volume Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing systems that connect users for shared media experiences do not account for distractions from user conversations, requiring manual volume adjustments to avoid interruptions.
Innovation Solution
A media guidance application that establishes a voice link between users accessing the same media, automatically adjusting the volume of the voice communications link based on the content being viewed, such as lowering volume during key plays in a game and raising it during commercials.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If users connect via voice link to share media experience, then social interaction is improved, but distraction from conversation increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system dynamically adjusts the volume of the voice communications link based on the type of media content being played. During interactive content like sports games, the voice link volume is lowered to minimize distraction, while during commercials or non-interactive content, the volume is increased to facilitate social interaction. This dynamic adjustment resolves the contradiction by making the system adaptive to different viewing contexts.
Solution Approach 2:
The system changes the audio parameter (volume level) of the voice communications link based on media content characteristics. By detecting whether the media is interactive (e.g., live sports) or non-interactive (e.g., commercials), the system automatically modifies the volume parameter to optimize both social interaction and viewing experience without manual intervention.
2Object-affected harmful factors
If manual volume adjustment is required to avoid distraction, then viewing experience is improved, but operation complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs self-service by automatically detecting the type of media content being played and adjusting the voice link volume accordingly. The system monitors media metadata, identifies interactive versus non-interactive content, and autonomously modifies audio parameters without requiring user intervention, thereby eliminating the need for manual volume adjustments.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements a feedback loop where it continuously monitors the media content being played, analyzes content characteristics (interactive vs. non-interactive), and automatically adjusts the voice link volume in response. This closed-loop control eliminates manual operation while maintaining optimal viewing and social interaction balance.
3Ease of operation
If automatic volume adjustment is implemented, then ease of operation is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system leverages existing multi-functional components already present in smart TV ecosystems. It utilizes the media player's existing content detection capabilities, metadata processing functions, and audio output controls to achieve automatic volume adjustment. By repurposing existing universal functions rather than adding dedicated hardware, the system minimizes complexity increase while enabling intelligent behavior.
Data Source
AI summary
Systems and methods for establishing a voice communications link between multiple users accessing a media asset are provided. A media asset is accessed using a first user device, the first user device being associated with a first user at a first location. A second user who is accessing the media asset using a second user device is identified, wherein the second user is associated with the first user and is at a second location. A voice communications link between the first and second user devices that enables the first and second users to speak to each other while accessing the media asset is established. A volume level of audio received via the voice communications link is set based on content of the media asset, causing the audio received via the voice communications link from the second user to be presented to the first user at the set volume level.