Signal Processing Device Speaker Characteristic Optimization

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing technologies require users to manually measure or re-measure speaker characteristics after switching speakers, leading to complex operations.

Innovation Solution

A signal processing device that automatically optimizes speaker characteristics by storing optimal settings associated with each speaker switching configuration and using a DSP for signal processing.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If speaker switching is implemented to allow users to select different speakers, then speaker versatility and adaptability are improved, but the complexity of operations increases because users must manually measure or re-measure speaker characteristics after switching

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvespeaker switching capabilityVSAvoidoperation complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs preliminary measurement of speaker characteristics when speakers are first connected or registered. The measurement results and optimal signal processing parameters are stored in advance in the storage unit, so that when speakers are switched, the system can automatically retrieve and apply the pre-stored optimization data without requiring users to perform measurements again.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The signal processing device automatically detects which speaker is currently connected and autonomously retrieves the corresponding optimization parameters from its storage unit. The system self-adjusts the signal processing without user intervention, making the speaker switching process transparent and simple for users while maintaining optimal performance.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

2Measurement precision

If manual measurement of speaker characteristics is required after speaker switching, then measurement precision can be maintained, but time consumption and operational complexity increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvespeaker characteristic accuracyVSAvoidtime for measurement operations
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

Speaker characteristics are measured in advance when speakers are initially connected to the system. The measurement results are stored in the storage unit associated with each speaker's identification information. When speakers are switched, the system automatically retrieves the pre-measured characteristics data, eliminating the need for repeated measurements and saving time while maintaining precision.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The system creates and stores copies of speaker characteristic data in its memory during initial setup. These copied data represent the measured characteristics of each speaker and are retained for future use. When speakers are switched, the system accesses these stored copies rather than remeasuring, significantly reducing time loss while preserving measurement accuracy.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #26Copying

3Manufacturing precision

If speaker characteristics are optimized for each switching configuration, then sound reproduction quality is improved, but device complexity increases without automatic optimization

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvespeaker characteristic optimizationVSAvoidoptimization system complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The signal processing device incorporates multiple functions within a single integrated system: speaker detection, characteristic measurement, data storage, parameter retrieval, and automatic signal processing adjustment. The control unit coordinates these functions using a unified architecture, achieving comprehensive speaker optimization without proportionally increasing device complexity through modular integration.

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

Solution Approach 2:

The system implements automatic feedback control where the control unit monitors which speaker is connected, retrieves corresponding optimization parameters from storage, and automatically adjusts signal processing settings. This closed-loop feedback mechanism enables continuous optimization of sound reproduction quality without requiring complex manual intervention or additional hardware complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Data Source

PatentEP3606101B1Signal processing device
Publication Date: 2025.02.19 YAMAHA CORP
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AI summary

A signal processing device (1) includes a switching reception portion (171), a storage portion (15), and a signal processing portion (16). The switching reception portion (171) receives switching of a speaker serving as a supply destination of a signal. The storage portion (15) stores an optimal setting (Ia), which is obtained by measuring characteristics (speaker characteristics) of the speaker selected by the switching, in association with the switching of the speaker. The signal processing portion (16) reads out the optimal setting (Ia), which is associated with the switching received by the switching reception portion (171), from the storage portion (15), and uses the optimal setting (Ia) to process the signal (input audio signal (Sin)) to be supplied to the speaker.