Speech Caption Transfer Between Displays for Seamless Device Switching
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Solution Overview
Problem
The challenge of providing a seamless visual representation of speech across multiple devices, such as computing devices and head-mounted devices, to enhance accessibility and avoid confusion when switching between them during video playback.
Innovation Solution
Implementing a system that transfers the visual representation of speech seamlessly between a computing device and a head-mounted device based on various conditions, including the use of sensors and predictive models to determine device usage and battery status, ensuring the visual representation is displayed consistently on either the computing device or the head-mounted device.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the visual representation is displayed on both the computing device and the head mounted device simultaneously, then accessibility is improved, but user confusion increases and the display becomes redundant
Solution Approach 1:
The system continuously monitors device usage status and automatically transfers the visual representation between computing device and head mounted device based on real-time feedback about which device is currently being used, preventing simultaneous display and user confusion
Solution Approach 2:
The display location of the visual representation is made dynamic rather than static, automatically adjusting which device displays the visual representation based on current usage conditions, allowing the system to adapt to changing user needs without causing confusion
2Ease of operation
If the visual representation is transferred to the head mounted device, then accessibility for hands-free viewing is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system enables the head mounted device to perform the additional function of displaying visual representations, making it a multi-functional device that can serve both as a viewing device and as a display device for speech representations
Solution Approach 2:
A transfer mechanism acts as an intermediary between the computing device and head mounted device, managing the visual representation display responsibilities and coordinating between the two devices without requiring complex integration
3Adaptability or versatility
If the visual representation is continuously transferred between devices, then accessibility is maintained, but energy consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
Instead of continuous transfer, the system uses periodic monitoring of device usage status and only transfers the visual representation when conditions change, reducing unnecessary energy consumption while maintaining continuous accessibility
Solution Approach 2:
The system monitors and predicts user device usage patterns in advance, proactively transferring the visual representation before the user would need it on a different device, reducing the frequency of transfers and associated energy consumption
Data Source
AI summary
Methods and devices are provided to allow for the transfer of a display of a visual representation between a head mounted device and a computing device during the display of a video. A video is displayed on a computing device display of a computing device, a visual representation of a speech for an audio component of the video is received, the visual representation is displayed on the computing device display, and the display of the visual representation is transferred to the head mounted device to display on a head mounted device display upon determining that a head mounted device is in use.