Terminal Volume Control Using Ambient Audio Feedback
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Solution Overview
Problem
Users face high volume adjustment operating costs and low efficiency when manually adjusting the volume of information output by terminals due to environmental noise changes, requiring frequent manual adjustments.
Innovation Solution
A method and system that automatically adjust the volume of information output by terminals based on acquired audio signal attributes, such as signal intensity or type, using a signal acquiring unit and volume processing unit to dynamically adjust the volume, either by comparing signal intensity thresholds or performing audio recognition to identify target audio types.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If manual volume adjustment is used, then the terminal can output information, but the operating costs increase and adjusting efficiency decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The terminal automatically adjusts its own volume based on environmental audio signals detected by its microphone, eliminating the need for manual user intervention. The system monitors ambient noise levels and autonomously modifies output volume to maintain optimal listening conditions.
Solution Approach 2:
The system continuously monitors environmental audio signals through the microphone and uses this feedback to dynamically adjust the volume of information output. This closed-loop control ensures the terminal responds to changing acoustic conditions in real-time.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the terminal outputs information at constant volume, then the output is stable, but it cannot adapt to environmental noise changes
Solution Approach 1:
The volume output transitions from a static constant value to a dynamic parameter that automatically adjusts based on real-time environmental noise levels. The system continuously adapts volume settings to match changing acoustic conditions while maintaining stable and clear information delivery.
3Ease of operation
If the user manually adjusts volume frequently, then the volume can match environmental conditions, but the operating costs increase
Solution Approach 1:
The terminal performs self-adjustment of volume settings based on environmental audio monitoring, completely eliminating the need for manual user operation. The system autonomously detects noise levels and modifies output volume without requiring user intervention.
Solution Approach 2:
The manual mechanical adjustment of volume controls is replaced by an automated electronic system that uses the microphone to detect environmental noise and programmatically adjusts volume settings, substituting user action with automated sensing and control.
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AI summary
Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a volume adjusting method, system, apparatus and computer storage medium. In one aspect, in the embodiments of the present disclosure, the audio signal in the environment where the terminal lies is acquired, and then the volume of the information output by the terminal is adjusted according to the attributes of the audio signal. Hence, technical solutions provided by embodiments of the present disclosure can automatically adjust the volume of the information output by the terminal, lower volume adjustment operation costs and improve the volume adjusting efficiency.