AI Voice Context Device Pairing Automation

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current methods for dynamic device pairing are cumbersome and time-consuming, requiring manual user intervention and selection from a list of available devices, leading to reduced productivity.

Innovation Solution

A computer-implemented method using AI that analyzes user commands and historical data to automatically pair devices based on context, activity type, and compatibility, enabling voice-controlled device pairing and adjusting settings for seamless collaboration.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If manual device selection and pairing is used, then user control and security are maintained, but pairing time and manual effort increase significantly

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepairing speedVSAvoidmanual intervention requirement
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs device pairing automatically without requiring manual user selection or intervention. The AI analyzes the voice command context, identifies the target device, and initiates pairing autonomously, allowing the system to serve itself rather than requiring continuous user input for each pairing step.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The system performs preliminary analysis of the voice command context before initiating pairing. By analyzing the command structure, identifying the user intent, and determining the target device in advance, the system prepares all necessary pairing parameters and protocols beforehand, enabling rapid automatic pairing without manual selection.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

2Loss of time

If automatic device pairing is implemented, then pairing time is reduced, but system complexity and AI analysis requirements increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepairing durationVSAvoidAI context analysis system
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of timeVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The AI voice command system serves multiple functions: it analyzes the voice command, identifies the user intent, determines the target device, selects the appropriate pairing protocol, and initiates the pairing process. This multi-functional approach consolidates several operations into a single integrated system, reducing overall complexity despite the added AI analysis capability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The AI context analysis system acts as an intermediary between the user's voice command and the device pairing execution. This intermediary layer translates natural language commands into structured pairing parameters, handling the complexity of protocol selection and device identification while presenting a simple interface to the user.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Ease of operation

If manual device selection from list is required, then user awareness of available devices is maintained, but productivity and user convenience deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveuser friendlinessVSAvoidtask completion speed
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The system replaces the mechanical interaction of manually scrolling through and selecting devices from a list with automated AI-driven device identification. The AI analyzes the voice command context to directly identify the target device, eliminating the need for manual navigation through device lists and significantly accelerating the pairing process.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The system changes the parameter of device identification from manual selection based on visual display to automated identification based on voice command context analysis. By transforming the identification mechanism from human-operated to AI-operated, the system maintains user awareness while dramatically improving pairing speed and convenience.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Data Source

PatentUS11889569B2Device pairing using wireless communication based on voice command context
Publication Date: 2024.01.30 INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINE CORPORATION
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AI summary

Pairing of multiple devices is initiated using a computer in an artificial intelligence (AI) ecosystem. A command is received at a computer to perform a user activity at a location which includes pairing a user device to a selectable device at the location. The context of the command is analyzed including a historical corpus regarding previous pairings and connection preferences. A device at the location is selected based on the analysis and the determining of the user activity. Pairing is automatically initiated for the user device to the selected device at the location based on the analysis of the context of the command. The automatic initiation includes adjusting settings on the user device based on the analysis of the context of the command. The user device is automatically paired to the selected device at the location to perform the user activity.