Wireless Microphone Signal Routing via Switch State Feedback
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional methods for wireless microphone systems require additional complexity and cost to allow talent to communicate with off-air personnel without transmitting signals over the air, and manual routing is prone to human error.
Innovation Solution
A method for multi-purpose user-definable wireless channel operation that wirelessly receives switch state information from a wireless media device and selectively routes signals to pre-determined destinations based on a signal routing table, allowing seamless switching between different routing options without additional equipment or personnel.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If manual signal routing is used to allow talent to communicate with off-air personnel, then communication capability is improved, but human error and operational complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system enables self-service operation where the wireless microphone automatically routes signals based on switch state information. The talent can independently control signal transmission to specific destinations (monitors, headphones, mixers) without requiring manual intervention from audio personnel, thereby improving reliability while maintaining versatility
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements feedback mechanisms where switch state information is wirelessly transmitted from the wireless microphone to the audio equipment. This feedback loop enables automatic signal routing decisions based on the current switch position, eliminating human error while preserving communication capability across multiple destinations
2Adaptability or versatility
If additional equipment is added to enable private communication channels, then communication versatility is improved, but device complexity and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The wireless microphone system performs multiple functions using a single device. It can transmit signals to various destinations (main PA, monitors, headphones, mixers) based on switch state information, eliminating the need for separate communication equipment while maintaining communication versatility across different scenarios
Solution Approach 2:
The patent merges private communication capabilities with the existing wireless microphone system. By integrating switch state information and automatic routing functionality into the single wireless microphone device, the system combines multiple communication functions without requiring additional separate equipment, thereby reducing overall device complexity
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AI summary
One embodiment provides a method for multi-purpose user-definable wireless channel operation. The method comprises wirelessly receiving switch state information from a first wireless media device. The switch state information indicates a current switch position of a first switch corresponding to the first wireless media device. The method further comprises wirelessly receiving signals from the first wireless media device, and selectively routing the signals to one of multiple pre-determined destinations based on the switch state information and a first signal routing table corresponding to the first wireless media device. The first signal routing table maps different switch positions of the first switch to different pre-determined destinations of the multiple pre-determined destinations.