Speech Capture Element Dynamic Activation for Media Social Networks

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current social network communication systems struggle to accurately capture and transmit speech messages related to media programs in real-time, often cutting off messages or wasting resources due to inefficient speech capture durations.

Innovation Solution

A media controller device with a speech capture element that remains active based on patterns of prior captured speech, independent of the initial stimulus, to ensure complete message capture and efficient transmission, using a processor to initiate and manage communication sessions over social networks.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Device complexity

If the speech capture element is activated for a fixed duration based on the initial stimulus, then the device complexity is reduced, but the speech message completeness deteriorates (messages are cut off)

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecontrol mechanism complexityVSAvoidspeech message completeness
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSLoss of information

Solution Approach 1:

The system continuously monitors the speech capture element's input signal to detect whether speech activity is still present. This feedback mechanism allows the system to extend the capture duration dynamically based on actual speech patterns, ensuring complete message capture without requiring complex pre-programmed duration schedules.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The speech capture duration is transformed from a static fixed value to a dynamic parameter that adjusts in real-time based on detected speech activity. The system adapts the capture window length according to the actual speech patterns observed, allowing flexibility to capture complete messages regardless of their natural duration.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

2Loss of information

If the speech capture element remains active for extended periods to ensure complete message capture, then the speech message completeness is improved, but the energy consumption increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvespeech message completenessVSAvoidenergy consumption
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of informationVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

Instead of maintaining continuous activation, the system uses periodic monitoring of speech activity during the capture window. The speech capture element is activated in response to detected speech patterns and deactivated when speech activity ceases, creating a rhythm of activation that matches actual communication needs rather than maintaining constant operation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #19Periodic action

Solution Approach 2:

The speech capture element essentially activates itself through detection of speech patterns in the audio input. The system automatically determines when to extend or terminate capture based on the presence or absence of speech signals, eliminating the need for external control inputs or complex energy management algorithms.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

3Use of energy by moving object

If the speech capture element is deactivated quickly after the initial stimulus, then the energy consumption is reduced, but the speech message completeness deteriorates (messages are cut off)

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveenergy consumptionVSAvoidspeech message completeness
Core Design Contradiction:
Use of energy by moving objectVSLoss of information

Solution Approach 1:

The system uses real-time feedback from the audio input signal to determine whether to extend or terminate speech capture. By continuously monitoring for the presence of speech patterns, the system can make informed decisions about capture duration, extending only when necessary to capture complete messages and terminating early when messages are complete, thus optimizing both energy efficiency and message completeness.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Data Source

PatentUS9246868B2Method and apparatus for social network communication over a media network
Publication Date: 2016.01.26 MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY LICENSING LLC
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AI summary

A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may initiate a communication session with a member device of a social network and may activate a speech capture element based on a pattern of prior speech messages. A speech message may be detected at the speech capture element and, in turn, transmitted to the member device.