Acoustic Voice Authorization for Accessible Data Channel Processing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing systems lack efficient integration of acoustic devices for data channel processing, making operations like bill payment difficult for visually impaired individuals or those preferring acoustic interfaces.
Innovation Solution
A system and method for augmented data channel processing using acoustic devices, which includes a processing device to receive voice commands, verify user identity, and execute actions based on authorized voice confirmations, enabling integration with multiple vendors for transactions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If acoustic devices are integrated for data channel processing, then accessibility and ease of operation are improved, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an intermediary system that bridges acoustic devices and data channel processing functions. This intermediary layer handles the complexity of voice command interpretation, vendor integration, and transaction processing, while presenting a simple voice-based interface to users. The system acts as a mediator that translates acoustic inputs into structured data channel operations without requiring users to understand the underlying complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The acoustic device integration is designed to perform multiple functions including voice command recognition, user authentication, transaction authorization, and interaction with multiple vendors. By making the system universal and multi-functional, it consolidates various operations into a single acoustic interface, improving ease of operation while managing complexity through unified processing.
2Reliability
If voice command verification is implemented, then security and reliability are improved, but processing time increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary actions by pre-registering user voice patterns and authentication credentials before actual transactions. During verification, the system compares incoming voice commands against pre-stored voiceprints and authentication data, significantly reducing processing time compared to real-time analysis. This preliminary preparation enables fast verification while maintaining high security standards.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple vendor integrations are supported, then adaptability and versatility are improved, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the vendor integration architecture into modular components, where each vendor interaction is handled through standardized interfaces and protocols. This segmentation allows the system to support multiple vendors independently, with each vendor's data channel processing configured as a separate module. The modular approach enables easy addition or removal of vendors without affecting the core system, maintaining adaptability while managing complexity through organized structure.
Data Source
AI summary
Systems, methods, and computer program products are provided for augmented data channel processing using acoustic devices. The method includes receiving a request for a user data channel processing action associated with a user. The user data channel processing action is associated with a vendor. The method also includes causing an audible notification to an acoustic device associated with the user. The audible notification is a prompt to authorize the user data channel processing action to be executed. The method further includes receiving a voice command from the acoustic device associated with the user. The voice command is a confirmation of the user data channel processing action. The method still further includes verifying the voice command from the acoustic device associated with the user is from the user. The method also includes causing an execution of the user data channel processing action based upon the verification of the voice command.