Voice Test Audio Configuration via Sound Card Correlation

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Solution Overview

Problem

Inefficient configuration of mobile computing systems and server computer systems leads to excessive resource consumption and inefficiencies during voice-guided workflows, particularly in environments like warehouses, where manual configuration of sound cards for voice tests is time-consuming and resource-intensive.

Innovation Solution

A voice test automation process that automates the configuration of audio settings for mobile devices by correlating mobile device data with sound card data, reducing the need for manual intervention and optimizing resource usage.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Manufacturing precision

If manual configuration of sound cards for voice tests is performed, then configuration accuracy can be achieved, but time consumption and resource usage increase significantly

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveconfiguration accuracyVSAvoidtime consumption
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs self-configuration by automatically detecting mobile devices, identifying sound cards, and correlating device data with sound card data without requiring manual intervention. The execution device autonomously completes the configuration process by encoding the correlated data into the database, eliminating the need for manual configuration while maintaining accuracy.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The manual configuration process is replaced with an automated software-based system that uses audio output through sound cards and automatic device recognition. The mechanical/manual interaction is substituted with electronic data correlation and automated encoding processes.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

2Ease of manufacture

If manual configuration processes are used, then system setup can be completed, but computing resource consumption increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesystem setup capabilityVSAvoidcomputing resource consumption
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of manufactureVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The system automatically performs device detection, sound card identification, and data correlation without requiring manual configuration operations. This self-service approach reduces the computational overhead associated with manual processes while maintaining system setup capability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The system performs preliminary actions by pre-establishing the automated configuration framework and database structure before actual device configuration is needed. This allows the system to be ready for rapid configuration without consuming excessive resources during the actual setup process.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

3Productivity

If automated voice test configuration is implemented, then productivity increases, but system complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveconfiguration speedVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The execution device performs multiple functions including mobile device detection, sound card identification, audio output control, data correlation, and database encoding within a single integrated system. This multi-functionality increases productivity while managing complexity by consolidating operations into one device.

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

Solution Approach 2:

The system uses an intermediary database to store and correlate mobile device data with sound card data. This intermediary structure simplifies the automation process by providing a centralized location for data management, reducing the complexity of direct device-to-device communication.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Data Source

PatentUS12504941B2Configuration of audio for voice test system automation
Publication Date: 2025.12.23 HAND HELD PRODS INC
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AI summary

Various embodiments described herein provide for configuration of audio for voice test system automation. In this regard, audio prompt data is output via at least one sound card from a set of sound cards integrated within an execution device in response to establishing a connection with a mobile device. In response to the audio prompt data being output via the at least one sound card, at least mobile device data is received from the mobile device. The mobile device data may be generated in response to recognition of particular audio prompt data output via the at least one sound card. Additionally, the mobile device data is correlated with sound card data that corresponds to information related to the at least one sound card. The sound card data in connection with the mobile device data is also encoded into a database associated with voice test automation for a voice system that facilitates workflow tasks for a user related to the mobile device.