Simultaneous Audio Output Path Reconfiguration by Device Type
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Solution Overview
Problem
Switching to a simultaneous output mode through multiple audio output devices connected to an electronic device is cumbersome, and users face inconvenience in selecting audio output devices for simultaneous output and identifying devices that do not support this feature.
Innovation Solution
An electronic device automatically identifies the types of connected audio output devices and selects a suitable simultaneous output method, reconfiguring the output path whenever a new device is connected, without user intervention.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If manual configuration is used to switch to simultaneous output mode through multiple audio output devices, then the user can control the output settings, but the operation becomes cumbersome and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The electronic device automatically detects connected audio output devices and configures simultaneous output mode without requiring user intervention. The processor identifies device types, determines compatibility for simultaneous output, and activates the appropriate output paths autonomously, allowing the system to serve itself rather than requiring manual user configuration.
Solution Approach 2:
The system pre-configures multiple audio output paths and stores device type information in advance. When audio output devices are connected, the processor quickly retrieves stored device type data and automatically activates the predetermined simultaneous output configuration, eliminating the need for real-time manual setup.
2Ease of operation
If automatic device type identification is implemented, then the configuration process is simplified, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces complex manual mechanical configuration processes with automated electronic detection and software-based device type identification. The processor uses electronic signals and pre-stored device type information to automatically determine compatibility and configure output paths, substituting manual mechanical operations with electronic automation that reduces overall system complexity despite adding intelligent detection capabilities.
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AI summary
An electronic device comprises an audio interface, a communication module, a processor, and a memory operatively connected to the processor, wherein the memory can store instructions configured so that, during the execution thereof, the processor: receives a request for connection to a second audio output device while connected to first audio output device through the audio interface and/or the communication module; identifies the types of the first audio output device and the second audio output device to automatically select one simultaneous output method suitable for the first audio output device and the second audio output device from among various simultaneous output methods, if the device types are the same as each other, and thus configures an output path corresponding to the selected simultaneous output method; and repeats the operation of reconfiguring the output path whenever a third audio output device is connected through the audio interface and/or the communication module.