Methods, apparatus, devices and storage media for waking up voice devices

Abstract

This application relates to the field of smart home technology, and discloses a method, apparatus, device, and storage medium for waking up a voice device. The method includes: acquiring the current user's current location information and sending it to a first voice device associated with the current user in the same space; when the current user speaks a voice wake-up word, acquiring a voice distance competition value sent by each woken-up second voice device among the first voice devices, wherein the voice distance competition value is determined by the corresponding second voice device based on the current user's location information and stored device spatial location information in the space; and based on the voice distance competition value, identifying one of the second voice devices as a voice response device and controlling the voice response device to perform a wake-up response. This improves the intelligence of the voice device and the user experience.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of smart home technology, such as methods, apparatus, devices, and storage media for waking up voice devices. Background Technology

[0002] With the development of computer technology, voice devices have become one of the important applications in the field of artificial intelligence. Voice devices can help users solve various problems through intelligent dialogue and real-time question-and-answer interaction. That is, voice devices can answer users' questions and meet their needs. For example, if a user says that they want to play a certain song, the voice device can play that song for the user.

[0003] However, with the increasing number of voice-enabled devices, there are now many situations where multiple voice devices exist in the same setting (the same home or the same room). In such cases, if a user wakes up a voice device and makes a voice request, multiple voice devices will respond to and reply to the user's voice request simultaneously, which greatly reduces the user's experience. Summary of the Invention

[0004] To provide a basic understanding of some aspects of the disclosed embodiments, a brief summary is given below. This summary is not intended as a general commentary, nor is it intended to identify key / important components or describe the scope of protection of these embodiments, but rather as a prelude to the detailed description that follows.

[0005] This disclosure provides a method, apparatus, device, and storage medium for waking up a voice device, in order to address the technical problem that the intelligence of air-based voice devices needs to be improved.

[0006] In some embodiments, the method includes:

[0007] Obtain the current user's current location information and send it to the first voice device associated with the current user in the same space;

[0008] When the current user utters a voice wake-up word, the voice distance competition value sent by each woken second voice device in the first voice device is obtained, wherein the voice distance competition value is determined by the corresponding second voice device based on the current user location information and the device spatial location information stored in the space;

[0009] Based on the voice distance competition value, one of the second voice devices is identified as a voice response device, and the voice response device is controlled to perform a wake-up response.

[0010] In some embodiments, the device includes:

[0011] The first acquisition module is configured to acquire the current user's current location information and send it to the first voice device associated with the current user in the same space.

[0012] The second acquisition module is configured to acquire, when the current user speaks a voice wake-up word, the voice distance competition value sent by each woken second voice device in the first voice device, wherein the voice distance competition value is determined by the corresponding second voice device based on the current user's location information and the device spatial location information stored in the space;

[0013] The wake-up control module is configured to identify a second voice device as a voice response device based on the voice distance competition value, and control the voice response device to perform a wake-up response.

[0014] In some embodiments, the apparatus for waking up a voice device includes a processor and a memory storing program instructions, the processor being configured to execute the above-described method for waking up a voice device when the program instructions are executed.

[0015] In some embodiments, the wake-up device includes the means described above for waking up a voice device.

[0016] In some embodiments, the storage medium stores program instructions that, when executed, perform the method described above for waking up a voice device.

[0017] The method, apparatus, and device for waking up a voice device provided in this disclosure can achieve the following technical effects:

[0018] By using spatial location perception, the spatial location information of the voice device is determined in space. Thus, when the user speaks a voice wake-up word, the system can obtain the voice distance competition value corresponding to each voice device in the same space based on the user's location information and the device's spatial location information. Based on the voice distance competition value, a voice device can be identified as the voice response device and controlled to wake up and respond. In this way, when multiple voice devices are woken up, only one voice device responds to the wake-up call, preventing multiple voice devices from responding to and replying to the user's voice request at the same time. This improves the intelligence of the voice device and enhances the user experience.

[0019] The above general description and the description below are exemplary and illustrative only and are not intended to limit this application. Attached Figure Description

[0020] One or more embodiments are illustrated by way of example with reference to the accompanying drawings. These illustrations and drawings do not constitute a limitation on the embodiments. Elements having the same reference numerals in the drawings are shown as similar elements. The drawings are not to be scaled. And wherein:

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a structure for a voice device wake-up system provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0022] Figure 2 This is a schematic flowchart of a method for waking up a voice device provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0023] Figure 3 This is a schematic flowchart of an embodiment of the present disclosure for determining the spatial location of a voice device;

[0024] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of signaling interaction for waking up a voice device provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0025] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of a structure for a voice device wake-up device provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0026] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of a wake-up device for a voice device provided in an embodiment of this disclosure. Detailed Implementation

[0027] To provide a more detailed understanding of the features and technical content of the embodiments of this disclosure, the implementation of the embodiments of this disclosure will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The accompanying drawings are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the embodiments of this disclosure. In the following technical description, for ease of explanation, several details are used to provide a full understanding of the disclosed embodiments. However, one or more embodiments may still be implemented without these details. In other cases, well-known structures and devices may be simplified in their depiction to simplify the drawings.

[0028] The terms "first," "second," etc., used in the specification, claims, and accompanying drawings of this disclosure are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that such data can be interchanged where appropriate for the embodiments of this disclosure described herein. Furthermore, the terms "comprising" and "having," and any variations thereof, are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion.

[0029] Unless otherwise stated, the term "multiple" means two or more.

[0030] In this embodiment of the disclosure, the character " / " indicates that the objects before and after it are in an "or" relationship. For example, A / B means: A or B.

[0031] The term "and / or" describes an association between objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B means: A or B, or A and B.

[0032] In this embodiment, the voice device can be a smart device with voice functionality, capable of connecting to a cloud device to enable internet applications. Furthermore, through spatial location awareness and the mapping capabilities of the terminal device, the cloud device can obtain a relatively accurate spatial floor plan map. Thus, after the voice device connects to the network, it can obtain the device's spatial location information within the floor plan map and send it to the corresponding voice device. When the user speaks a voice wake-up word, the awakened voice device can determine the voice distance competition value with each other in the same space based on the user's location information and the device's spatial location information. Then, the wake-up device can identify a voice device as the voice response device based on the voice distance competition value and control the voice response device to respond. In this way, when multiple voice devices are awakened, only one voice device responds, preventing multiple voice devices from simultaneously responding to user-initiated voice requests, thus improving the intelligence of the voice device and enhancing the user experience.

[0033] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a structure for a voice device wake-up system provided in an embodiment of this disclosure. Figure 1 As shown, the voice device wake-up system includes: a cloud device 100, and various voice devices 200 that can communicate with the cloud device 100 respectively.

[0034] In this embodiment, the voice device 200 can be located in a home environment. Therefore, the voice device 200 can be a home appliance with voice functionality, such as an air conditioner, television, and smart lights in the living room; an air conditioner, humidifier, and smart speaker in the bedroom; a washing machine and water heater in the bathroom; and a smart stove and refrigerator in the kitchen. Similarly, the voice device 200 can also be located in an office environment. Therefore, the voice device 200 can be an office appliance with voice functionality, such as an air conditioner and water dispenser in room 1; an air conditioner and projector in room 2; and an air conditioner and printer in room 3.

[0035] As can be seen, the voice device 200 is located in the designated space. In this way, the cloud device 100 can generate a spatial mapping map of the designated space through the wireless fidelity WIFI sensing capability within the designated space, and obtain a real-world spatial map of the designated space through a terminal device with spatial map drawing capability.

[0036] The system includes a designated space equipped with Wi-Fi transceivers. This designated space can be a home, such as a three-bedroom apartment or a multi-room office space. Cloud devices can then acquire Channel State Information (CSI) data of the Wi-Fi waves within this space via the transceivers. This data can then be processed to generate a spatial mapping map of the designated space. Terminal devices with spatial mapping capabilities, such as mobile phones equipped with accelerometers and gyroscopes, can then create a real-world map of the designated space.

[0037] In this way, cloud devices can map the spatial mapping map and the actual spatial map to obtain a spatial floor plan map of the designated space. Of course, in some embodiments, the spatial floor plan map can be sent to the front-end interactive device for display, allowing users to confirm and modify it synchronously, further improving the accuracy of the spatial floor plan map.

[0038] After obtaining the floor plan map, and assuming the voice devices in the designated space are online, the cloud device can obtain the spatial location information of the voice devices in the floor plan map and send it to the voice devices for storage.

[0039] There are various ways to obtain the spatial location information of the voice device in the spatial floor plan map. In some embodiments, when the voice device is bound to the network, it can directly upload its location information. For example, when the air conditioner located in the southeast corner of the living room is bound to the network, it can upload its location information. In this way, the cloud device can mark the location information of the air conditioner in the southeast corner of the living room in the spatial floor plan map.

[0040] In some embodiments, obtaining the spatial location information of the voice device in the spatial floor plan map includes: obtaining relative device location information between the voice device and the terminal device, wherein the relative device location information is determined by the terminal device based on the intensity of the sound wave of a set band sent by the voice device; and obtaining the spatial location information of the voice device in the spatial floor plan map based on the terminal location information of the terminal device in the spatial floor plan map and the relative device location information.

[0041] The terminal device also has a voice pickup function, such as a mobile phone. After the voice device connects to the network, it can emit sound waves of a specific frequency band. The terminal device can then receive these sound waves through its configured pickup mechanism and determine the relative device location information between the voice device and the terminal device based on the intensity of the received sound waves. Furthermore, since the terminal device has spatial mapping capabilities, the cloud device can also obtain the terminal's location information in a spatial floor plan map and, based on the terminal's location information and the relative device location information, determine the voice device's spatial location information within the spatial floor plan map.

[0042] Of course, in some embodiments, the device spatial location information can also be sent to the front-end interactive device for presentation, so that the user can perform interactive confirmation, modify device information, and adjust the device position, etc., which further improves the accuracy of the device spatial location information.

[0043] The cloud device obtains the spatial location information of the device and can send it to the corresponding voice device for storage. Thus, when the user speaks the wake-up phrase, the wake-up device can control a voice device to respond based on the accurate and clear spatial location information. This wake-up device can be a cloud device or a voice device located in the same space as the user.

[0044] Figure 2 This is a flowchart illustrating a method for waking up a voice device according to an embodiment of this disclosure. Figure 2 As shown, the process of waking up a voice device may include:

[0045] Step 201: Obtain the current user's current location information and send it to the first voice device associated with the current user in the same space.

[0046] When voice devices are online, they can send each other saved device location information, allowing voice devices in the same space to establish group associations. In some embodiments, the device location information sent by online voice devices is received; and voice devices in the same space are associated based on the device location information.

[0047] For example, when an online voice device sends its location information, the cloud device can associate it with a voice device located in the living room, or with a voice device located in the bedroom.

[0048] Cloud-based devices can determine the current user's location information through spatial location sensing technology. In some embodiments, this may include: acquiring the current channel state information (CSI) data of Wi-Fi waves within a defined space to obtain current spatial clustering information; determining the current difference spatial clustering information between the current spatial clustering information and a first spatial clustering information, wherein the first spatial clustering information corresponds to the spatial clustering information when the defined space is unoccupied; and determining the current spatial information that matches the current difference spatial clustering information based on the mapping relationship between the saved first spatial clustering information and spatial map information, and identifying the current spatial information as the sensed current human spatial information. Wi-Fi waves have strong spatial coverage capabilities. Spatial clustering information can be obtained through the Wi-Fi wave's channel state information (CSI) data, forming a mapping relationship between the spatial clustering information and the saved spatial map information. Thus, when a human is present in the space or when the human's position changes, causing a change in the spatial clustering information, the corresponding human spatial information can be sensed through the mapping relationship, thereby achieving accurate perception of a person in space.

[0049] The cloud device can send the acquired current user location information to the first voice device associated with the current user in the same space.

[0050] In some embodiments, the wake-up device may be a voice device located in the same space as the user. Therefore, in some embodiments, when the cloud device associates devices in the same space, it can also determine the wake-up device as the voice device with the best voice performance information in the same space. This voice performance information includes one or more of the following: pickup capability, sound quality, and wake-up success rate. For example, if the television has the best voice performance information among the voice devices in the living room, then the television can be determined as the wake-up device for the living room. Similarly, if the smart speaker has the best voice performance information in the bedroom, then the smart speaker can be determined as the wake-up device for the bedroom.

[0051] In this way, the local voice device, being the one with the best voice performance information in the same space as the current user, becomes the wake-up device. It can then receive the current user's location information perceived by the cloud device. Furthermore, the local voice device also receives and stores the device's spatial location information in the spatial floor plan map sent by the cloud device, as well as device information of the first voice device associated with it in the same space, sent by the cloud device. Specifically, when the local voice device is determined to be the one with the best voice performance information in the same space, the cloud device sends the device information of the first voice device associated with it in the same space to the main control device. This voice performance information includes one or more of the following: pickup capability, sound quality, and wake-up success rate. Therefore, the wake-up device can send the current user's location information to the first voice device based on the received device information.

[0052] Of course, in some embodiments, regardless of whether the wake-up device is a cloud device or a voice device, the current user's current location information can be obtained through other means. For example, the cloud device can obtain the current user's current location information through a smart wearable device worn by the current user. Alternatively, the voice device, acting as the wake-up device, can obtain the current user's current location information through a configured infrared detection device, and so on.

[0053] Step 202: When the current user speaks the voice wake-up word, obtain the voice distance competition value sent by each woken-up second voice device in the first voice device, wherein the voice distance competition value is determined by the corresponding second voice device based on the current user location information and the device spatial location information stored in space.

[0054] When the user speaks a voice wake-up word, such as "Xiao*, Xiao*", the first voice device in the same space that recognizes the wake-up word "Xiao*, Xiao*" will be woken up, and the first voice device in the wake-up state will be the second voice device.

[0055] Each voice device stores its spatial location information in a spatial floor plan map. The second voice device also stores its corresponding spatial location information and obtains the current user's location information. Therefore, the second voice device can determine the corresponding voice distance contention value based on the current user's location information and the stored device spatial location information. Specifically, the relative distance information between the second voice device and the current user can be obtained based on the current user's location information and the device spatial location information. In some embodiments, the corresponding voice distance contention value can be determined directly based on the relative distance information. For example, a relative distance greater than 3m corresponds to a voice distance contention value of 1, while a relative distance between 2.5 and 3m corresponds to a voice distance contention value of 2, and so on, thus determining the voice distance contention value corresponding to the relative distance information.

[0056] In some embodiments, the voice distance competition value can also be determined based on relative distance information and the voice performance information of the second voice device. For example, if the relative distance information determined by the first second voice device is 1.5m, the directly corresponding voice distance competition value is 3; if the relative distance information determined by the second second voice device is 1m, the directly corresponding voice distance competition value is 5; and if the first second voice device has a stronger pickup capability than the second second voice device, then the weighting coefficient of the first second voice device can be determined to be 1.2, while the weighting coefficient of the second second voice device can be 0.8. After weighting calculation, the voice distance competition value corresponding to the first second voice device is 3*1.2 = 4.2, while the voice distance competition value corresponding to the second second voice device is 5*0.8 = 4.

[0057] Each second voice device in the wake-up state can send a determined voice distance competition value to the wake-up device, that is, to the cloud device or a certain voice device, thereby obtaining the voice distance competition value sent by the second voice device.

[0058] Step 203: Based on the voice distance competition value, identify a second voice device as a voice response device and control the voice response device to perform a wake-up response.

[0059] After obtaining the voice distance competition value, it can be sorted. The second voice device with the largest voice distance competition value, determined based on the relative distance between the voice device and the current user, is identified as the strongest competitive device and designated as the voice response device. A response command can then be sent to the voice response device, while a prohibition command is sent to the other second voice devices. The voice response device receiving the response command can then wake up and respond, while the other second voice devices do not respond. This ensures that multiple voice devices can be woken up, but only one voice device responds, preventing multiple voice devices from simultaneously responding to user-initiated voice requests. This improves the intelligence of the voice devices and enhances the user experience.

[0060] As can be seen, in this embodiment, the spatial location information of the voice device is stored in space. Thus, by sensing the spatial location, the user's location information is determined. When the user speaks a voice wake-up word, the voice distance competition value corresponding to each voice device in the same space can be obtained based on the user's location information and the device's spatial location information. Based on the voice distance competition value, a voice device can be identified as the voice response device, and the voice response device can be controlled to perform a wake-up response. In this way, when multiple voice devices are woken up, only one voice device performs a wake-up response, avoiding the phenomenon of multiple voice devices responding to and replying to the user's voice request at the same time. This improves the intelligence of the voice device and enhances the user experience.

[0061] The following describes the operation process in a specific embodiment, illustrating the voice device wake-up process provided by the embodiments of the present invention.

[0062] In this embodiment, the system for waking up a voice device can be as follows: Figure 1 As shown, the cloud device can determine the spatial location information of each voice device in the set space.

[0063] Figure 3 This is a schematic flowchart illustrating a method for determining the spatial location of a voice device, provided in an embodiment of this disclosure. (In conjunction with...) Figure 3 Determining the spatial location of the voice device includes:

[0064] Step 301: Generate a spatial mapping map of the set space based on the Wi-Fi sensing capability within the set space.

[0065] Step 302: Obtain a real-world map of the designated space using a mobile phone equipped with devices such as an accelerometer and a gyroscope.

[0066] Step 303: Map the spatial mapping map and the actual spatial map to obtain a spatial floor plan map of the designated space.

[0067] Step 304: Send the spatial floor plan map to the interactive device for presentation, and modify and confirm the spatial floor plan map according to the user's drawing instructions received.

[0068] Step 305: Obtain the relative device location information between the online voice device and the mobile phone.

[0069] Once the voice device is connected to the network and online, it can send sound waves in a set frequency band. The mobile phone can receive the sound waves through the configured microphone and obtain the relative device location information between the voice device and the mobile phone based on the intensity of the received sound waves. This information can then be sent to the cloud device, which in turn obtains the relative device location information.

[0070] Step 306: Based on the terminal location information of the mobile phone in the spatial floor plan map and the relative device location information, obtain the device spatial location information of the voice device in the spatial floor plan map.

[0071] Step 307: Send the device spatial location information to the interactive device for presentation, and adjust, modify, and confirm the device spatial location information according to the received user modification instructions.

[0072] Step 308: Save the device's spatial location information and send it to the corresponding voice device.

[0073] This completes the location information of the voice device on the spatial floor plan map, i.e., the device's spatial location information. This spatial location information can then be used to wake up the voice device.

[0074] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of signaling interaction for waking up a voice device, provided in an embodiment of this disclosure. (Combined with...) Figure 4 Voice device wake-up includes:

[0075] Step 401: The cloud device associates voice devices in the same space based on the device spatial location information sent when the voice device comes online.

[0076] Step 402: Identify the voice device with the best voice performance information in the same space as the wake-up device, and send the device information of the first voice device associated in the same space to the wake-up device.

[0077] Step 403: When the current user speaks the voice wake-up word, the cloud device obtains the current user's current location information through spatial location perception and sends it to the wake-up device that is in the same space as the current user.

[0078] Step 404: Wake up the device to obtain the current user's current location information and send it to the first voice device associated with the current user in the same space.

[0079] Step 405: Each awakened second voice device in the first voice device obtains the relative distance information between the corresponding second voice device and the current user based on the current user location information and the corresponding device spatial location information, and determines the corresponding voice distance competition value based on the relative distance information and the voice performance information of the second voice device.

[0080] Step 406: Wake up the device to obtain the voice distance competition value sent by the second voice device.

[0081] Step 407: The wake-up device identifies the second voice device corresponding to the largest voice distance competition value as the voice response device.

[0082] Step 408: The wake-up device sends a response command to the voice response device and a prohibition command to other second voice devices.

[0083] Step 409: The voice response device responds to the wake-up call.

[0084] As can be seen, in this embodiment, through spatial location awareness and the mapping capabilities of the terminal device, the cloud device can obtain a relatively accurate spatial floor plan map. Therefore, after the voice device connects to the network, it can obtain the spatial location information of the voice device within the floor plan map and send it to the corresponding voice device. Thus, when the user speaks the wake-up word, the awakened voice device can determine the voice distance competition value with each other in the same space based on the user's location information and the device's spatial location information. Then, the wake-up device can identify one voice device as the voice response device based on the voice distance competition value and control the voice response device to respond to the wake-up call. In this way, when multiple voice devices are awakened, only one voice device responds, preventing multiple voice devices from simultaneously responding to and replying to user-initiated voice requests. This improves the intelligence of the voice devices and enhances the user experience.

[0085] Based on the above process for waking up a voice device, a device for waking up a voice device can be constructed.

[0086] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of a structure for a voice device wake-up device provided in an embodiment of this disclosure. Figure 5 As shown, the device includes: a first acquisition module 510, a second acquisition module 520, and a wake-up control module 530.

[0087] The first acquisition module 510 is configured to acquire the current user's current location information and send it to the first voice device associated with the current user in the same space.

[0088] The second acquisition module 520 is configured to acquire, when the current user speaks a voice wake-up word, the voice distance competition value sent by each woken-up second voice device in the first voice device, wherein the voice distance competition value is determined by the corresponding second voice device based on the current user location information and the device spatial location information stored in space.

[0089] The wake-up control module 530 is configured to identify a second voice device as a voice response device based on a voice distance competition value, and control the voice response device to perform a wake-up response.

[0090] In some embodiments, when the means for waking up a voice device is applied in a cloud server, the means further includes:

[0091] The perception and mapping module is configured to generate a spatial mapping map of the set space based on the Wi-Fi perception capability within the set space, and to obtain a real-world spatial map of the set space through a terminal device with spatial map drawing capabilities.

[0092] The mapping analysis module is configured to map the spatial mapping map and the spatial real-world map to obtain a spatial floor plan map of the specified space.

[0093] The sending module is configured to obtain the spatial location information of the voice device in the spatial floor plan map when the voice device in the set space is online, and send it to the voice device for storage.

[0094] In some embodiments, the sending module is specifically configured to acquire relative device location information between the voice device and the terminal device, wherein the relative device location information is determined by the terminal device based on the intensity of the sound wave of a set band sent by the voice device; and based on the terminal location information of the terminal device in the spatial floor plan map and the relative device location information, the device spatial location information of the voice device in the spatial floor plan map is obtained.

[0095] In some embodiments, when the device for waking up a voice device is applied in a cloud server, the device further includes: an association module configured to receive device spatial location information sent by an online voice device; and to associate voice devices in the same space based on the device spatial location information.

[0096] In some embodiments, when the means for waking up a voice device is applied to a voice device, the means further includes:

[0097] The first receiving module is configured to receive and save the spatial location information of the local voice device in the spatial floor plan map sent by the cloud device. The spatial location information is obtained by the cloud device generating a spatial mapping map of the set space based on the Wi-Fi sensing capability within the set space, and obtaining a real-world spatial map of the set space through a terminal device with spatial map drawing capability; and mapping the spatial mapping map and the real-world spatial map to obtain the spatial floor plan map of the set space, under the condition that the local voice device is online.

[0098] The second receiving module is configured to receive device information of a first voice device that is associated with the local voice device in the same space as the cloud device, sent by the cloud device. The cloud device receives device spatial location information sent by the online voice device and associates voice devices in the same space according to the device spatial location information.

[0099] In some embodiments, when the means for waking up a voice device is applied to a voice device, the means further includes: a competition value determination module, configured to obtain relative distance information between the second voice device and the current user based on the current user location information and the device spatial location information; and to determine a voice distance competition value based on the relative distance information and the voice performance information of the second voice device.

[0100] As can be seen, in this embodiment, through spatial location awareness and the mapping capabilities of the terminal device, the cloud device can obtain a relatively accurate spatial floor plan map. Therefore, after the voice device connects to the network, it can obtain the spatial location information of the voice device in the spatial floor plan map and send it to the corresponding voice device. Thus, when the user speaks the voice wake-up word, the awakened voice device can determine the voice distance competition value with each other in the same space based on the user's location information and the device's spatial location information. Then, the device used for voice device wake-up can determine one voice device as the voice response device based on the voice distance competition value and control the voice response device to perform the wake-up response. In this way, when multiple voice devices are awakened, only one voice device performs the wake-up response, preventing multiple voice devices from simultaneously responding to and replying to the user's voice requests. This improves the intelligence of the voice devices and enhances the user experience.

[0101] This disclosure provides an apparatus for waking up a voice device, the structure of which is as follows: Figure 6 As shown, it includes:

[0102] The processor 1000 and memory 1001 may further include a communication interface 1002 and a bus 1003. The processor 1000, communication interface 1002, and memory 1001 can communicate with each other via the bus 1003. The communication interface 1002 can be used for information transmission. The processor 1000 can call logical instructions stored in the memory 1001 to execute the method for waking up a voice device as described in the above embodiment.

[0103] Furthermore, the logic instructions in the aforementioned memory 1001 can be implemented as software functional units and, when sold or used as independent products, can be stored in a computer-readable storage medium.

[0104] The memory 1001, as a computer-readable storage medium, can be used to store software programs and computer-executable programs, such as program instructions / modules corresponding to the methods in the embodiments of this disclosure. The processor 1000 executes functional applications and data processing by running the program instructions / modules stored in the memory 1001, that is, it implements the method for waking up a voice device as described in the above method embodiments.

[0105] The memory 1001 may include a program storage area and a data storage area. The program storage area may store the operating system and applications required for at least one function; the data storage area may store data created based on the use of the terminal device. Furthermore, the memory 1001 may include high-speed random access memory and may also include non-volatile memory.

[0106] This disclosure provides a wake-up device for a voice device, including: a processor and a memory storing program instructions, wherein the processor is configured to execute a wake-up method for a voice device when executing the program instructions.

[0107] This disclosure provides a device including the above-described wake-up device for a voice device, which may be a cloud device or a voice device.

[0108] This disclosure provides a storage medium storing program instructions that, when executed, perform the method for waking up a voice device as described above.

[0109] This disclosure provides a computer program product, which includes a computer program stored on a storage medium. The computer program includes program instructions that, when executed by a computer, cause the computer to perform the above-described method for waking up a voice device.

[0110] The aforementioned storage medium can be a transient computer-readable storage medium or a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium.

[0111] The technical solutions of this disclosure can be embodied in the form of a software product. This computer software product is stored in a storage medium and includes one or more instructions to cause a computer device (which may be a personal computer, server, or network device, etc.) to execute all or part of the steps of the method described in this disclosure. The aforementioned storage medium can be a non-transitory storage medium, including: a USB flash drive, a portable hard drive, a read-only memory (ROM), a random access memory (RAM), a magnetic disk, or an optical disk, and other media capable of storing program code; it can also be a transient storage medium.

[0112] The foregoing description and accompanying drawings fully illustrate embodiments of the present disclosure to enable those skilled in the art to practice them. Other embodiments may include structural, logical, electrical, procedural, and other changes. The embodiments represent only possible variations. Individual components and functions are optional unless explicitly required, and the order of operation may vary. Parts and features of some embodiments may be included or replace parts and features of other embodiments. The scope of the embodiments of this disclosure includes the entire scope of the claims and all available equivalents of the claims. While the terms “first,” “second,” etc., may be used in this application to describe elements, these elements should not be limited by these terms. These terms are used only to distinguish one element from another. For example, a first element may be called a second element without changing the meaning of the description, and similarly, a second element may be called a first element, provided that all occurrences of “first element” are consistently renamed and all occurrences of “second element” are consistently renamed. First and second elements are both elements, but may not be the same element. Moreover, the terminology used in this application is only for describing embodiments and is not intended to limit the claims. As used in the description of the embodiments and claims, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “the” are intended to also include the plural forms. Similarly, the term “and / or” as used herein means including one or more of the associated listed elements and all possible combinations thereof. Additionally, when used herein, the terms “comprise” and its variations “comprises” and / or “comprising” refer to the presence of stated features, integrals, steps, operations, elements, and / or components, but do not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integrals, steps, operations, elements, components, and / or groups thereof. Without further limitations, an element defined by the phrase “comprising an…” does not exclude the presence of additional identical elements in the process, method, or apparatus that includes said element. In this document, each embodiment may focus on the differences from other embodiments, and similar or identical parts between embodiments can be referred to mutually. For methods, products, etc., disclosed in the embodiments, if they correspond to the method section disclosed in the embodiments, the relevant parts can be referred to the description of the method section.

[0113] Those skilled in the art will recognize that the units and algorithm steps of the various examples described in conjunction with the embodiments disclosed herein can be implemented in electronic hardware, or a combination of computer software and electronic hardware. Whether these functions are implemented in hardware or software depends on the specific application and design constraints of the technical solution. Those skilled in the art can use different methods to implement the described functions for each specific application, but such implementation should not be considered beyond the scope of the embodiments of this disclosure. Those skilled in the art will clearly understand that, for the sake of convenience and brevity, the specific working processes of the systems, devices, and units described above can be referred to the corresponding processes in the foregoing method embodiments, and will not be repeated here.

[0114] The methods and products (including but not limited to devices and equipment) disclosed in the embodiments herein can be implemented in other ways. For example, the device embodiments described above are merely illustrative. For instance, the division of units may be merely a logical functional division, and in actual implementation, there may be other division methods. For example, multiple units or components may be combined or integrated into another system, or some features may be ignored or not executed. In addition, the coupling or direct coupling or communication connection between the shown or discussed units may be through some interfaces, and the indirect coupling or communication connection between devices or units may be electrical, mechanical, or other forms. The units described as separate components may or may not be physically separate. The components shown as units may or may not be physical units, that is, they may be located in one place or distributed across multiple network units. Some or all of the units may be selected to implement this embodiment according to actual needs. Furthermore, the functional units in the embodiments of this disclosure may be integrated into one processing unit, or each unit may exist physically separately, or two or more units may be integrated into one unit.

[0115] The flowcharts and block diagrams in the accompanying drawings illustrate the architecture, functionality, and operation of possible implementations of systems, methods, and computer program products according to embodiments of this disclosure. In this regard, each block in a flowchart or block diagram may represent a module, segment, or portion of code containing one or more executable instructions for implementing a specified logical function. In some alternative implementations, the functions marked in the blocks may occur in a different order than that shown in the drawings. For example, two consecutive blocks may actually be executed substantially in parallel, and they may sometimes be executed in reverse order, depending on the functions involved. In the descriptions corresponding to the flowcharts and block diagrams in the accompanying drawings, the operations or steps corresponding to different blocks may also occur in a different order than disclosed in the description, and sometimes there is no specific order between different operations or steps. For example, two consecutive operations or steps may actually be executed substantially in parallel, and they may sometimes be executed in reverse order, depending on the functions involved. Each block in a block diagram and / or flowchart, and combinations of blocks in a block diagram and / or flowchart, can be implemented using a dedicated hardware-based system that performs the specified function or action, or using a combination of dedicated hardware and computer instructions.

Claims

1. A method for waking up a voice device, characterized in that, include: Obtain the current user's current location information and send it to the first voice device associated with the current user in the same space; When the current user utters a voice wake-up word, the voice distance competition value sent by each woken second voice device in the first voice device is obtained, wherein the voice distance competition value is determined by the corresponding second voice device based on the current user location information and the device spatial location information stored in the space; Based on the voice distance competition value, one of the second voice devices is identified as a voice response device, and the voice response device is controlled to perform a wake-up response; The process of determining the spatial location information of the equipment includes: Based on the Wi-Fi sensing capability within the designated space, a spatial mapping map of the designated space is generated, and a real-world spatial map of the designated space is obtained through a terminal device with spatial map drawing capabilities. The spatial mapping map and the actual spatial map are mapped together to obtain a spatial floor plan map of the designated space; When the voice device in the designated space is online, the spatial location information of the voice device in the spatial floor plan is obtained based on the intensity of the sound wave in the designated band between the voice device and the terminal device, and then sent to the voice device for storage.

2. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The process of obtaining the spatial location information of the voice device in the spatial apartment map includes: The relative device position information between the voice device and the terminal device is obtained, wherein the relative device position information is determined by the terminal device based on the intensity of the sound wave of a set band sent by the voice device. Based on the terminal location information of the terminal device in the spatial floor plan map and the relative device location information, the device spatial location information of the voice device in the spatial floor plan map is obtained.

3. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: Receive device location information sent by online voice devices; Based on the spatial location information of the devices, voice devices in the same space are associated.

4. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: The system receives and saves the spatial location information of the local voice device in a spatial floor plan map sent by the cloud device. The spatial location information is obtained by the cloud device generating a spatial mapping map of the set space based on the Wi-Fi sensing capability within the set space, and obtaining a real-world spatial map of the set space through a terminal device with spatial map drawing capabilities. The system then maps the spatial mapping map and the real-world spatial map to obtain a spatial floor plan map of the set space, and this is done under the condition that the local voice device is online. The cloud device receives device information from the cloud device regarding the first voice device that is associated with the local voice device in the same space. The cloud device receives device spatial location information from the online voice device and associates voice devices in the same space based on the device spatial location information.

5. The method according to claim 4, characterized in that, Also includes: If the local voice device is determined to be the voice device with the best voice performance information in the same space, the cloud device sends the device information of the first voice device associated in the same space to the local voice device, wherein the voice performance information includes one or more of the following: sound pickup capability, sound quality effect, and wake-up success rate.

6. The method according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that, The second voice device determines the voice distance contention value based on the current user location information and the stored device spatial location information, including: Based on the current user location information and the device spatial location information, the relative distance information between the second voice device and the current user is obtained; The voice distance competition value is determined based on the relative distance information and the voice performance information of the second voice device.

7. A device for waking up a voice device, characterized in that, The device includes: The first acquisition module is configured to acquire the current user's current location information and send it to the first voice device associated with the current user in the same space. The second acquisition module is configured to acquire, when the current user speaks a voice wake-up word, the voice distance competition value sent by each woken second voice device in the first voice device, wherein the voice distance competition value is determined by the corresponding second voice device based on the current user's location information and the device spatial location information stored in the space; The wake-up control module is configured to identify a second voice device as a voice response device based on the voice distance competition value, and control the voice response device to perform a wake-up response; Also includes: The perception and mapping module is configured to generate a spatial mapping map of the set space based on the Wi-Fi perception capability within the set space, and to obtain a real-world spatial map of the set space through a terminal device with spatial map drawing capabilities. The mapping analysis module is configured to map the spatial mapping map and the spatial real-world map to obtain a spatial floor plan map of the specified space. The sending module is configured to, when the voice device in the set space is online, obtain the spatial location information of the voice device in the spatial floor plan map based on the intensity of the sound wave in the set band between the voice device and the terminal device, and send it to the voice device for storage.

8. An apparatus for waking up a voice device, the apparatus comprising a processor and a memory storing program instructions, characterized in that, The processor is configured to perform the method for waking up a voice device as described in any one of claims 1 to 6 when executing the program instructions.

9. A wake-up device, characterized in that, include: The apparatus for waking up a voice device as described in claim 7 or 8.

10. A storage medium storing program instructions, characterized in that, When the program instructions are executed, they perform the method for waking up a voice device as described in any one of claims 1 to 6.

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