17933713. AUDIO PROCESSING HANDOVER BETWEEN AUDIO DEVICES simplified abstract (QUALCOMM Incorporated)
Contents
- 1 AUDIO PROCESSING HANDOVER BETWEEN AUDIO DEVICES
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 AUDIO PROCESSING HANDOVER BETWEEN AUDIO DEVICES - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Unanswered Questions
- 1.11 Original Abstract Submitted
AUDIO PROCESSING HANDOVER BETWEEN AUDIO DEVICES
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Ramji Srinivasan of Cambridge (GB)
Chun Kun Kim of Cambridge (GB)
Mehdi Fallahpour of Carlsbad CA (US)
Rogerio Guedes Alves of Macomb Township MI (US)
AUDIO PROCESSING HANDOVER BETWEEN AUDIO DEVICES - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17933713 titled 'AUDIO PROCESSING HANDOVER BETWEEN AUDIO DEVICES
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a method for audio processing handover between audio devices, where the system switches between devices based on signal quality.
- Select a primary audio input device and deactivate the secondary device.
- Apply voice processing algorithm on the primary device.
- If signal quality drops below a threshold, activate the secondary device and measure its signal quality.
- If secondary device has better quality, switch to it as primary, deactivate the first device, and apply voice processing algorithm on the second device.
- If secondary device quality is not better, deactivate it for a period before reevaluation.
Potential Applications
This technology could be applied in:
- Hands-free communication systems
- Audio recording devices
- Voice-controlled devices
Problems Solved
This technology solves issues related to:
- Ensuring high-quality audio signals
- Seamless handover between audio devices
- Optimizing voice processing algorithms
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include:
- Improved audio signal quality
- Enhanced user experience
- Efficient utilization of multiple audio devices
Potential Commercial Applications
This technology could be commercially applied in:
- Smartphones and tablets
- Automotive infotainment systems
- Conference call systems
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art could be the use of automatic device switching based on signal quality in audio processing systems.
Unanswered Questions
How does this technology handle background noise interference?
The patent application does not specifically address how the system deals with background noise affecting signal quality.
What is the impact of device handover on real-time audio processing?
The application does not elaborate on the potential latency or disruptions caused by switching between audio devices during voice processing.
Original Abstract Submitted
Disclosed are techniques for audio processing handover between audio devices. In an aspect, a method of audio processing handover between audio devices comprises selecting a first audio device to be a primary audio input device and deactivating the second audio device; performing a voice processing algorithm on the first audio device; detecting that the quality of the first audio signal does not satisfy a quality threshold, and in response, activating the second audio device and measuring the quality of the second audio signal. If the quality of the second audio signal is better than the quality of the first audio signal, select the second audio device to be the primary audio input device, deactivate the first audio device, and perform the voice processing algorithm on the second audio device. Otherwise, deactivate the second audio device for some amount of time before checking again.
