Smart Speaker Audio Drop-In for Triggered Crisis Detection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing two-way audio communication systems lack efficient methods for initiating audio streams in response to trigger events, particularly in devices without displays, and there is a need for improved crisis detection and notification mechanisms.
Innovation Solution
A computing device, such as a smart speaker, monitors for wake words and trigger events, initiates a two-way audio stream with user devices, and provides notifications and alerts, using audio and visual cues to manage privacy and proximity to the event source.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If a computing device monitors audio streams for trigger events and initiates two-way audio streams automatically, then crisis detection and notification efficiency is improved, but privacy concerns and user control are worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary actions by monitoring audio streams for trigger events and preparing to initiate two-way audio streams before actual crisis situations occur. The device continuously listens for specific sounds or events and has pre-configured notification channels ready, enabling rapid response when triggers are detected without requiring real-time user intervention.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements feedback mechanisms by providing notifications to user devices when trigger events are detected, allowing users to review and control whether two-way audio streams should be initiated. This feedback loop maintains user awareness and control while enabling automated crisis detection, balancing efficiency with privacy concerns.
2Loss of time
If the system initiates two-way audio streams without user permission, then response time to trigger events is improved, but user control and permission management are worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary actions by pre-configuring notification channels and having the framework for two-way audio streams ready before events occur. When trigger events are detected, the system can quickly initiate communications without requiring complex real-time user authorization, thus reducing response time while maintaining user control through pre-established permissions.
Solution Approach 2:
The system provides self-service capabilities by automatically detecting trigger events and initiating appropriate notifications or audio streams based on pre-configured settings. This automation reduces the need for manual user intervention during critical events, improving response time while users retain control through initial configuration choices.
3Reliability
If multiple computing devices monitor the same audio environment, then detection reliability is improved, but determining which device should initiate communication becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The system uses an intermediary approach by having multiple devices monitor audio streams independently and then coordinating through a central notification system. When any device detects a trigger event, the notification is distributed to user devices, which can then initiate two-way audio streams with the detecting device. This mediator approach maintains high detection reliability through multiple monitors while simplifying the selection process through centralized coordination.
Data Source
AI summary
Techniques for monitoring an audio stream for triggering events are disclosed, where the triggering events may include a particular sound identified in the audio stream. In addition, the techniques include detecting the particular sound in the audio stream and/or providing an event notification to a user device via a network connection. A user device can request permission to initiate a two-way audio stream between the computing device and the user device. Further, the techniques may include receiving an indication to initiate the two-way audio stream with the user device. In addition, the techniques may include providing an alert that permission has been granted to initiate the two-way audio stream. Also, the device may include initiating the two-way audio stream with the user device.