Smart Speaker Power Amplifier Algorithm Parameter Management

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing smart power amplifier (PA) systems struggle to adjust and control speakers of different models effectively, leading to reduced performance due to the inability to match unique preset algorithm parameters with varying speaker models.

Innovation Solution

A method that involves obtaining the identity of a speaker using identification modules such as pins or resistors, accessing a preset algorithm parameter library to retrieve matching parameters, and sending these parameters to a smart speaker power amplifier module for optimal performance.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Device complexity

If a unique preset algorithm parameter is used for all speaker models, then the device complexity is reduced, but the speaker performance and control accuracy deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvealgorithm parameter managementVSAvoidspeaker control accuracy
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies parameter changes by storing multiple preset algorithm parameters in a library, each corresponding to different speaker models. The system retrieves and applies the appropriate parameters based on the specific speaker model being used, allowing optimization of control accuracy for each model while maintaining a standardized management approach through the parameter library structure.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Manufacturing precision

If multiple preset algorithm parameters are stored for different speaker models, then the speaker control accuracy is improved, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvespeaker control accuracyVSAvoidalgorithm parameter management
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements preliminary action by pre-storing multiple sets of algorithm parameters in a parameter library before the speaker needs to be controlled. This allows the system to quickly retrieve the appropriate parameters without performing complex real-time calculations or adjustments, thereby improving control accuracy while minimizing the computational complexity during operation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

3Ease of operation

If the smart PA uses a fixed control method, then the ease of operation is improved, but the adaptability to different speaker models deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecontrol method simplicityVSAvoidspeaker model compatibility
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies universality by creating a standardized parameter library that can accommodate multiple speaker models. The system uses a universal control interface that automatically selects the appropriate algorithm parameters from the library based on the detected speaker model, thereby maintaining ease of operation while achieving broad adaptability across different speaker types and suppliers.

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

Data Source

PatentUS9961465B2Method for improving speaker performance and terminal device
Publication Date: 2018.05.01 HUAWEI TECH CO LTD
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AI summary

Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a method for improving speaker performance and a terminal device, when a speaker is being driven, an algorithm parameter that matches the speaker is selected, to resolve a problem that adjustment and control performance is reduced because of a difference in speaker models, and can effectively improve performance of a speaker. The method includes obtaining an identity of a speaker, where the identity is used to identify the speaker; obtaining an algorithm parameter corresponding to the speaker from a preset algorithm parameter library according to the identity of the speaker, where the preset algorithm parameter library comprises algorithm parameters of speakers of at least two models; sending the algorithm parameter corresponding to the speaker to a smart speaker power amplifier module, so that the smart speaker power amplifier module drives the speaker according to the algorithm parameter corresponding to the speaker.