AI Intent Interpretation for Natural-Language Device Configuration
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Solution Overview
Problem
Setting up and adjusting the configurations of electronic devices, particularly in home automation and audio systems, can be complex due to the use of specialized terminology and settings that are intimidating for average users.
Innovation Solution
An AI system interprets user intent from natural language inputs to adjust device configurations, using a large language model to translate user commands into actionable instructions for output devices.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If specialized terminology and expert control options are used in device configurations, then device functionality and control precision are improved, but user accessibility and ease of operation deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an AI system as an intermediary between the user and the device configuration interface. The AI translates natural language user intent into precise technical configuration commands, allowing users to operate devices without understanding specialized terminology while maintaining full control precision through the AI's interpretation and translation capabilities
Solution Approach 2:
The system dynamically changes the parameter representation based on user needs. Instead of presenting fixed technical parameters, the AI adapts the configuration interface to match user intent, translating between natural language descriptions and technical parameters in real-time, thus improving accessibility without sacrificing control precision
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple device settings and configurations are integrated, then system functionality and adaptability are improved, but setup complexity and device complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The AI system enables self-service configuration by automatically interpreting user intent and generating appropriate device settings. The system serves itself by translating high-level user goals into specific configuration parameters across multiple devices, eliminating the need for users to manually configure each setting and reducing setup complexity while maintaining full system functionality
Solution Approach 2:
The AI configuration system serves multiple functions: it interprets natural language, translates intent to technical parameters, manages multiple device settings, and adapts to different user needs. This universal approach allows a single interface to handle diverse configuration tasks across various devices, reducing overall system complexity while maintaining adaptability
3Measurement precision
If detailed configuration options are provided, then control precision and functionality are improved, but time required for setup and adjustment increases
Solution Approach 1:
The AI system performs preliminary interpretation of user intent before presenting configuration options. By pre-processing user input and predicting the most likely desired configurations, the system reduces the number of iterative adjustments needed, allowing users to achieve precise control settings faster without sacrificing control precision
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AI summary
The present disclosure relates to systems and methods that use artificial intelligence to interpret user intent in commands to adjust device configurations. An example system includes an artificial intelligence (Al) system configured to receive user input related to operation of an output device, determine at least one user intent from the user input, and send a communication to the output device to cause the output device to implement at least one instruction based on the determined at least one user intent.