Automated Assistant Shortcut Command Mapping
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Solution Overview
Problem
Automated assistants typically fail to recognize unconventional commands and require multiple inputs for complex actions, leading to inefficient interactions and increased computational and network resource usage.
Innovation Solution
Implementing shortcut command phrases that allow users to map new phrases to pre-configured actions, enabling single-command execution of multiple actions and reducing the need for slot value confirmation through user prompts and storage entries.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If automated assistants use pre-configured commands only, then reliability is improved, but adaptability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The automated assistant enables users to teach it new commands through self-learning. When an unrecognized command is detected, the system prompts the user to provide the desired action, automatically creates a mapping between the new command and the action, and stores it for future use. This self-service mechanism allows the system to expand its command repertoire without external reconfiguration.
2Manufacturing precision
If multiple separate inputs are required for multiple actions, then manufacturing precision is improved, but productivity deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The system merges multiple separate commands into a single composite command through user teaching. When a user provides an unrecognized command, the system identifies the intended actions, combines them into a unified command mapping, and executes all associated actions when the new command is received. This consolidates multiple interaction steps into one, improving productivity while maintaining precise action execution.
3Measurement precision
If automated assistants always engage in further dialog to resolve slot values, then measurement precision is improved, but loss of time increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary action by capturing slot values during the command teaching phase. When a user teaches a new command, the system identifies and stores the required slot values and their default answers in advance. This preliminary capture of information eliminates the need for time-consuming dialog turns during actual command execution, as the slot values are already resolved from the teaching interaction.
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AI summary
Methods, apparatus, systems, and computer-readable media are provided for using shortcut command phrases to operate an automated assistant. A user of the automated assistant can request that a shortcut command phrase be established for causing the automated assistant to perform a variety of different actions. In this way, the user does not necessarily have to provide an individual command for each action to be performed but, rather, can use a shortcut command phrase to cause the automated assistant to perform the actions. The shortcut command phrases can be used to control peripheral devices, IoT devices, applications, websites, and/or any other apparatuses or processes capable of being controlled through an automated assistant.