Signaling Tone Generation Using Recursive Systems
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Solution Overview
Problem
In business and personal settings, it is difficult to distinguish between different ringing tones from various signaling devices such as telephones and cellular phones due to the limited and similar options available, leading to confusion in identifying which device is ringing.
Innovation Solution
A method and system for generating unique signaling tone sequences that follow aesthetic music principles, using recursive systems to create raw data sequences which are then converted into tone sequences, allowing for a vast array of aesthetically acceptable and distinguishable tones.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If a limited set of default ring tones is provided for all telephones, then manufacturing and distribution is simplified, but users cannot distinguish between different devices ringing
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies parameter changes by systematically varying multiple parameters of ring tones including pitch, duration, rhythm, and timbre to generate numerous distinguishable variations. This allows each user to have a unique ring tone while maintaining a streamlined distribution model where all variations are delivered through standard service provider infrastructure.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent segments the ring tone selection process into multiple independent dimensions (pitch, duration, rhythm, timbre), allowing users to customize their ring tone by selecting specific combinations of these parameters. This segmentation enables a vast number of unique ring tones to be generated from a structured set of parameter options.
2Device complexity
If users are provided with a fixed selection of ring tones from service providers, then device complexity is reduced, but the variety and uniqueness of ring tones is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamics by allowing the ring tone selection interface to dynamically generate and present numerous unique ring tone options based on user preferences. Rather than providing a static fixed list, the system adaptively creates personalized ring tone sequences by combining parameter selections, thereby providing both simplicity and vast variety.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent adds another dimension to ring tone selection by introducing multiple independent parameter dimensions (pitch, duration, rhythm, timbre) that can be combined. This multi-dimensional approach exponentially increases the variety of available ring tones while maintaining a simple user interface that guides users through selecting values for each dimension.
3Ease of manufacture
If similar ring tones are used across different telephone models, then manufacturing costs are reduced, but users cannot distinguish their device from others in public places
Solution Approach 1:
The patent resolves this contradiction by using parameter changes to generate unique ring tone variations that can be distributed through standard manufacturing channels. Each user receives a customized ring tone sequence created by varying parameters such as pitch contours, duration patterns, and rhythmic structures, while the underlying delivery mechanism remains standardized and cost-efficient.
Data Source
AI summary
In a method for generating signaling tones, a plurality of raw data sequences is generated using at least one recursive system. The plurality of raw data sequences is converted into a plurality of signaling tone sequences that follow a set of aesthetic music principles. In a system for generating signaling tones, a raw data sequence generator is configured to use at least one recursive system to generate a plurality of raw data sequences. A converter is configured to convert the plurality of raw data sequences into a plurality of signaling tone sequences that follow a set of aesthetic music principles. Signaling tone sequences generated by such a method or system may be suitable for use in, for example, telephones, cellular phones, pagers, personal digital assistants, consumer electronic devices, toys, games, paging systems, public address systems, intercom systems, etc.