ASR Device Controlling Non-ASR Devices via Network
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Solution Overview
Problem
Many devices lack automatic speech recognition (ASR) capabilities, limiting them to traditional control methods, while ASR-capable devices can communicate with non-ASR devices, enabling the configuration of a system to control non-ASR devices using speech commands through ASR and natural language processing.
Innovation Solution
An ASR device connects to a network, detects non-ASR devices, learns their capabilities, and configures grammars and settings to process speech commands, allowing it to communicate instructions to these devices, thereby enabling speech control of non-ASR devices.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If ASR capabilities are integrated into all devices, then speech control capability is improved, but device complexity and manufacturing cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a universal speech control system where an ASR-capable device serves multiple functions: it acts as both a speech processing unit and a remote control for non-ASR devices. The system allows a single device to control multiple different types of devices (media player, lighting, temperature control) through a unified speech recognition interface, eliminating the need to integrate ASR into every individual device while still providing universal speech control capability across the entire device ecosystem.
Solution Approach 2:
The ASR-capable device functions as an intermediary between the user and non-ASR devices. Instead of requiring ASR hardware in every device, the system uses a mediator device that translates speech commands into control signals that can be sent to various non-ASR devices through network communication, thereby providing speech control without modifying the target devices.
2Adaptability or versatility
If ASR-capable devices control non-ASR devices, then the range of controllable devices is improved, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system employs a universal control approach where the ASR-capable device can control multiple types of non-ASR devices (media players, lighting systems, temperature controls) through a single unified interface. This multi-functional capability expands the range of controllable devices without requiring separate control systems for each device type, thereby managing system complexity through consolidation rather than proliferation of components.
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AI summary
A system for controlling multiple devices using automatic speech recognition (ASR) even when the devices may not be capable of performing ASR themselves. A device such as a media player, appliance, or the like may be recognized by a network. The configured controls for the device (such as a remote control or other mechanism) are incorporated into a device control registry which catalogs device command controls. Individual ASR grammars are constructed for the devices so speech commands for those devices may be processed by an ASR device. The ASR device may then process those speech commands and convert them into the appropriate inputs for the controlled device. The inputs may then be sent to the controlled device, resulting in ASR control for non-ASR devices.