Description:METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING AUDIO CONTENT TECHNICAL FIELD [0001] The present subject matter generally relates to audio content. More particularly, but not exclusively to a method and a system for providing audio content based on a geographical location. BACKGROUND [0002] In today's fast-paced world, individuals are constantly on move, relying heavily on mobile devices and vehicles for communication, navigation, and access to information. However, traditional methods of delivering location-based content, such as visual ads or text notifications, present significant challenges, particularly in scenarios where users are driving or riding vehicles like two-wheelers. [0003] Visual distractions, including billboards or digital displays, can divert drivers' attention away from the road, increasing the risk of accidents and endangering both drivers and pedestrians. Similarly, text-based notifications on mobile devices can lead to cognitive distractions, impairing users' ability to focus on their surroundings. [0004] Traditional advertising methods often lack an ability to adapt to users' real-time location and preferences, resulting in missed opportunities and decreased engagement. As a number of users and point of interest increases, traditional systems may struggle to maintain performance and deliver content effectively across diverse geographic regions. Traditional methods of content delivery often lack an ability to engage users on a personal level, resulting in lower response rates and diminished brand affinity. [0005] Therefore, there is a need in the art for a method and system for providing audio content which addresses at least the aforementioned problems and other problems of known art. [0006] Further limitations and disadvantages of conventional and traditional approaches will become apparent to one of skill in the art, through comparison of described systems with some aspects of the present disclosure,
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According to embodiments illustrated herein, the present invention 5 provides a method for providing audio content. The method comprises determining, by processor, a geographical location of a device. The method further comprises determining, by the processor, whether the device is within a geofence associated with a point of a set of points based on the determined geographical location. The method further comprises rendering, by the 10 processor, an audio content via an audio device based on the determination that the device is within the geofence.
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According to another embodiment illustrated herein, the present invention provides a system for providing audio content. The system comprises a location module, a processor, and an audio device. The location 15 module is configured to determine, a geographical location of a device. The processor is configured to determine whether the device is within a geofence associated with a point of a set of points based on the determined geographical location. The audio device is configured to render an audio content based on the determination that the device is within the geofence. 20
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It is to be understood that both the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only and are not restrictive of the invention, as claimed.
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[00010] The details are described with reference to an embodiment of a gasket for a component assembly along with the accompanying diagrams. The same numbers are used throughout the drawings to reference similar features and components. [00011] Figure 1 exemplarily illustrates a system for providing audio content, 30 in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
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20 25 30 [00013] Figure 3 exemplarily illustrates a flowchart of a method for providing audio content, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. DETAILED DESCRIPTION [00014] Exemplary embodiments are described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Wherever convenient, the same reference numbers are used throughout the drawings to refer to the same or like parts. While examples and features of disclosed principles are described herein, modifications, adaptations, and other implementations are possible without departing from the scope of the disclosed embodiments. It is intended that the following detailed description be considered as exemplary only, with the true scope being indicated by the following claims. [00015] The terms “an embodiment”, “embodiment”, “embodiments”, “the embodiment”, “the embodiments”, “one or more embodiments”, “some embodiments”, and “one embodiment” mean “one or more (but not all) embodiments of the invention(s)” unless expressly specified otherwise. The terms “including”, “comprising”, “having” and variations thereof mean “including but not limited to”, unless expressly specified otherwise. The terms “a”, “an” and “the” mean “one or more”, unless expressly specified otherwise. [00016] The embodiments of the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to a method for providing audio content. However, the present invention is not limited to the present embodiments. The present subject matter is further described with reference to accompanying figures. It should be noted that the description and figures merely illustrate principles of the present subject matter. Various arrangements may be devised that, although not explicitly described or shown herein, encompass the principles of the present subject matter. Moreover, all statements herein reciting
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A person with ordinary skills in the art will appreciate that the systems, modules, and sub-modules have been illustrated and explained to serve as examples and should not be considered limiting in any manner. It 5 will be further appreciated that the variants of the above disclosed system elements, modules, and other features and functions, or alternatives thereof, may be combined to create other different systems or applications.
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25 [00018] The present subject matter is described using a method and a system for providing audio content, whereas the claimed subject matter can be used in any other type of application employing above-mentioned a method and a system for providing audio content, with required changes and without deviating from the scope of invention. Further, it is intended that the disclosure and examples given herein be considered as exemplary only. [00019] An objective of the present invention is to provide a method for providing audio content. The method comprises determining, by processor, a geographical location of a device. The method further comprises determining, by the processor, whether the device is within a geofence associated with a point of a set of points based on the determined geographical location. The method further comprises rendering, by the processor, an audio content via an audio device based on the determination that the device is within the geofence. [00020] Another objective of the present invention is to provide a system for providing audio content. The system comprises a location module, a processor, and an audio device. The location module is configured to determine, a geographical location of a device. The processor is configured to determine whether the device is within a geofence associated with a point of a set of points based on the determined geographical location. The audio device is configured to render an audio content based on the determination that the device is within the geofence. 30
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30 [00021] It may be appreciated that, traditional methods of delivering location-based content, such as visual ads or text notifications, present significant challenges, especially when users are driving or riding vehicles like two-wheelers. Such challenges underscore a necessity for innovative solutions that prioritize safety, real-time relevance, and user engagement within the context of location-based advertising and communication. Visual distractions, like billboards or digital displays, can divert drivers' attention from the road, increasing the risk of accidents and endangering both drivers and pedestrians. Similarly, text-based notifications on mobile devices can lead to cognitive distractions, impairing users' ability to focus on their surroundings. [00022] In order to mitigate the aforesaid issues, disclosed is a method and a system for providing audio content. In an embodiment, the method comprises assigning, by the processor, a set of points associated with a set of geographical locations. The method further comprises determining, by the processor, a set of geofences for each of the set of points. Herein, a geofence of the set of geofences for a point of the set of points is an area around the corresponding point. The point may be a point of interest for a geographical location. Around each point, a geofence may be created. In an example, the geofence may be of “50” Kilometres radius around the point. [00023] In an embodiment, the method comprises assigning, by the processor, one or more audio content associated with each of the set of geofences, wherein the audio content is rendered on the audio device based on the assignment. Herein, the one or more audio content associated with each of the set of geofences may be vary for each geofence. However, an alert tone that may comprise an initial portion of the audio content may be kept same. In an example, the audio content associated with a tourist spot and the audio content associated with a restaurant may be assigned to a geofence “X”. [00024] The processor may be further configured to determine a geographical location of a device. In an embodiment, the device is at least one of a vehicle, an electronic device, a wearable device. Herein, the vehicle
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In an embodiment, if the audio content is related to emergency data, then the processor is configured to exit the incognito mode of the device and 5 render the audio content. Herein, even though the device is incognito state, the processor may control the device to exit the incognito mode and render the audio content is related to the emergency data. For example, the device is a vehicle in the incognito state. The engine of the vehicle has failed. Hence, the vehicle is in emergency state. Herein, the vehicle may exit the incognito 10 mode and the render the audio content related to the engine failure of the vehicle. 15 20 25 30 [00032] Figure 1 exemplarily illustrates a system for providing audio content, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. The system (100) comprises a device 102, a location module 104, a power supply block 106, a user preference block 108, an audio device 110, a controller 112, a network interface 114, a server 116, and a communication network 118. [00033] The location module (104) is configured to determine, a geographical location of the device (102). The power supply block (106) may provide power to the controller (112). The user preference block (108) may a user interface (UI) including one or more UI elements. A user input associated with at least one of: a selection of the audio content, a selection of an incognito mode may be received based on an interaction of a user with at least one UI element of the one or more UI elements. The network interface 114 may enable communication of the device 102 with the server 116 via the communication network 118. The controller (112) may be a processor that may be configured to determine whether the device (102) is within a geofence associated with a point of a set of points based on the determined geographical location. The audio content may be received from a server (116). Thereafter, the audio device (110) may be configured to render an audio content based on the determination that the device (102) is within the geofence.
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[00035]With reference to Figure 2A, the rider 208A is approaching the geofence 204. However, the rider 208A is outside the geofence 204. Therefore, the audio content associated with the geofence 204 is not rendered on the audio device associated with the vehicle 208. With reference to Figure 2B, the rider 208A is within the geofence 204. Therefore, the audio content 10 associated with the geofence 204 may be rendered on the audio device associated with the vehicle 208. Herein, the audio content may be information associated with at least one of: a safety alert, a tourist spot within the geofence (204), a parking spot within the geofence (204), an entry fee of the tourist spot within the geofence (204), a nearby shopping complex within the 15 geofence (204), or a suggested route
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102-Device
104-Location module
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208A- Rider , Claims:We Claim:
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A method (300) for providing audio content, the method comprising:5
determining, by processor, a geographical location of a device (102);
determining, by the processor, whether the device (102) is within a geofence (204) associated with a point of a set of points (202) based on the determined geographical location; and 10
rendering, by the processor, an audio content via an audio device (110) based on the determination that the device (102) is within the geofence (204).
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The method (300) for providing audio content of claim 1, the method15 comprising:
assigning, by the processor, a set of points (202) associated with a set of geographical locations; and
determining, by the processor, a set of geofences (204) for each of the set of points (202), wherein a geofence (204) of the set of 20 geofences for a point (202) of the set of points is an area around the corresponding point (202).
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The method (300) for providing audio content of claim 1, the method(300)comprising:25
assigning, by the processor, one or more audio contentassociated with each of the set of geofences (204), wherein the audio content is rendered on the audio device (110) based on the assignment.
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The method (300) for providing audio content of claim 1, the method30 (300)comprising:
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determining, by the processor, a state of the vehicle, wherein the state of the vehicle is at least one of: a safe state, an unsafe state, a speedy state, an emergency state, or an incognito state, wherein the audio content is rendered on the audio device (110) based on the determined state of the vehicle. 5
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The method (300) for providing audio content of claim 1, wherein ifthe audio content is related to emergency data, then the processor isconfigured to exit the incognito mode of the device and render theaudio content.10
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The method (300) for providing audio content of claim 1, the method(300)comprising:
receiving, by the processor, a user input associated with atleast one of: a selection of the audio content, a selection of an 15 incognito mode, wherein the audio content is rendered on the audio device based on the received user input.
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The method (300) for providing audio content of claim 1, wherein theaudio device (110) is at least one of: a speaker associated with a20 vehicle, a speaker associated with a headset, a speaker associated witha helmet, or a speaker associated with a computing device.
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The method (300) for providing audio content of claim 1, wherein theaudio content comprises information associated with at least one of: a25 safety alert, a tourist spot within the geofence (204), a parking spotwithin the geofence (204), an entry fee of the tourist spot within thegeofence (204), a nearby shopping complex within the geofence(204), a suggested route.
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The method (300) for providing audio content of claim 1, wherein theaudio content is received from a server (116).
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The method (300) for providing audio content of claim 1, wherein thedevice (102) is at least one of: a vehicle, an electronic device, awearable device.
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The method (300) for providing audio content of claim 1, wherein theaudio device (110) is integrally within the device (102) or is disposedas a separate unit on the device (102).
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The system(100)for providing audio content, wherein the system10 (100)comprises:
a location module (104), wherein the location module (104) isconfigured to determine, a geographical location of a device (102);
a processor, wherein the processor is configured to determine whether the device (102) is within a geofence (204) associated with a 15 point (202) of a set of points based on the determined geographical location; and
an audio device (110), wherein the audio device (110) is configured to render an audio content based on the determination that the device (102) is within the geofence (204). 20
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The system (100) for providing audio content of claim 12, wherein theprocessor is configured to assign one or more audio content associatedwith each of the set of geofences (204), wherein the audio content isrendered on the audio device (110) based on the assignment.25
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The system (100) for providing audio content of claim 12, wherein theprocessor is configured to determine a state of the vehicle, whereinthe state of the vehicle is at least one of: a safe state, an unsafe state,a speedy state, an emergency state, or an incognito state, wherein the30 audio content is rendered on the audio device (110) based on thedetermined state of the vehicle.
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The system (100) for providing audio content of claim 12, wherein ifthe audio content is related to emergency data, then the processor isconfigured to exit the incognito mode of the device and render theaudio content.