Real-Time Voice Processing With Wireless Auxiliary Links
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing voice processing technologies are limited to two users and two languages, require multiple devices for processing, leading to increased transfer time and reduced user comfort, and do not provide a satisfying real-time experience.
Innovation Solution
A control device with a voice processing module and communication module that establishes bidirectional wireless links with multiple auxiliary devices, enabling real-time voice processing and translation among more than two users and languages, using a single master device.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple master devices are used to enable voice processing among multiple users, then the number of supported users and languages increases, but the device complexity and number of required devices increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system segments the voice processing functionality by assigning different processing roles to different devices. One master device handles voice-to-text conversion while another master device handles text-to-speech conversion. This segmentation allows multiple users and languages to be supported without requiring each device to perform all processing functions independently, thereby reducing the overall number of devices needed while maintaining high adaptability.
2Adaptability or versatility
If voice processing is performed by distant devices using internet communication, then multiple users and languages can be supported, but the transfer time increases and real-time performance deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The system introduces an intermediary approach where voice processing is distributed between nearby master devices rather than relying on distant cloud-based processing. By placing conversion functions on local devices that are physically close to users, the system reduces network latency and transfer time while still supporting multiple users and languages through coordinated processing between devices.
3Device complexity
If a single master device is used for voice processing, then the device complexity is reduced, but the number of supported users is limited to two
Solution Approach 1:
The system applies universality by enabling master devices to perform multiple functions depending on their role in the communication session. Each master device can alternatively perform voice-to-text conversion, text-to-speech conversion, or both, depending on the configuration and user needs. This multi-functionality allows a single device type to support an arbitrary number of users and languages without increasing device complexity, as the same hardware platform adapts its software functionality based on the session requirements.
Data Source
AI summary
Systems, methods, and machine-readable media facilitate voice distribution. A wireless, bidirectional audio link with each auxiliary device of a plurality of auxiliary devices may be established and simultaneously managed. A first audio signal comprising a first vocal message may be received as input. A third audio signal may be simultaneously received with receipt of the first audio signal. The third audio signal may include a third vocal message that is different from the first vocal message and a second vocal message. The first audio signal may be buffered with a first input buffer of a control device while the third audio signal is buffered with a second input buffer of the control device. Simultaneous bidirectional translation of the first vocal message and the third vocal message may be performed. The second audio signal including a second vocal message may be provided as output.