Removable Voice Receiver Position Detection for Cost Reduction
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional voice recognition systems and artificial intelligence systems are limited in performance as they require high-performance processors, making them expensive and capable only of processing simple commands or questions, restricting their functionality.
Innovation Solution
A sound output system comprising a receiving apparatus and a sound apparatus that can perform voice recognition using a high-performance processor or a conversation service server, allowing for multiple operations based on user voice utterances and controlling electronic devices, with the receiving apparatus being removably attachable to the sound apparatus and capable of identifying its position through electrical or magnetic properties.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If voice recognition algorithms and AI algorithms are processed by a high-performance processor, then processing capability and recognition accuracy are improved, but device cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system divides voice recognition processing into two segments: initial voice input reception by the sound apparatus, and advanced AI processing by a separate user apparatus (smartphone, tablet, or server). This segmentation allows the sound apparatus to use a lower-cost processor while maintaining high recognition accuracy through cloud-based AI processing.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a communication interface as an intermediary between the sound apparatus and the user apparatus. This intermediary enables the sound apparatus to offload complex AI processing tasks to external devices with high-performance processors, thereby reducing the processing requirements and cost of the sound apparatus itself.
2Device complexity
If voice recognition systems are provided as individual product units, then system simplicity is maintained, but functionality and performance are limited
Solution Approach 1:
The sound apparatus is designed with universal functionality to work with multiple types of user apparatus (smartphones, tablets, computers, servers). The system can adapt to different attachment positions and configurations, providing versatile voice recognition capabilities without requiring complex dedicated processing units in each device.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent transitions from a single-device architecture to a multi-device distributed architecture. By adding the dimension of network communication and external processing, the system achieves enhanced functionality without increasing the complexity of individual device components.
3Stability of the object's composition
If the receiving apparatus is fixed to the sound apparatus, then connection stability is improved, but positioning flexibility and operational versatility are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The attachment mechanism is designed to be dynamic rather than fixed. The receiving apparatus can be attached at multiple positions (top surface, side surface, bottom surface) and can be removably attached or wirelessly connected. This dynamic attachment system maintains connection stability during use while providing positioning flexibility for different operational scenarios.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent combines multiple attachment methods (physical attachment, wireless connection) into a unified system. This merging of attachment approaches allows the system to maintain stable connections when physically attached while also providing flexibility through wireless connectivity and multiple attachment positions.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Enables advanced voice recognition capabilities, allowing for complex operations and control of multiple electronic devices based on user voice commands, enhancing functionality and reducing the need for high-performance processors, thereby lowering costs and improving user interaction.
Implementation Method 1
The receiving apparatus may identify a position to which the receiving apparatus is attached, by electrical properties or magnetic properties
Implementation Method 2
The receiving apparatus may identify a position to which the receiving apparatus is attached, by electrical properties or magnetic properties
Data Source
AI summary
A sound output system includes a receiving apparatus comprising receiving circuitry configured to receive a user input; and a sound apparatus comprising circuitry configured to receive the user input from the receiving apparatus and perform an operation based on the user input received from the receiving apparatus. The sound apparatus may include a sound outputter comprising sound output circuitry; a first communicator comprising communication circuitry configured to communicate with the receiving apparatus; and a controller configured to control the sound apparatus to perform the operation based on a command received from the receiving apparatus through the first communicator. The receiving apparatus is removably attachable to the sound apparatus. The sound apparatus is configured to perform different operations depending on different attachment positions of the receiving apparatus, in response to the same user input.