Cloud Audio Engine for Home Automation Services
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing home automation systems lack the ability to efficiently utilize and process ambient audio information for enhanced user services, such as voice commands and environmental monitoring, due to limited integration with cloud-based services and lack of seamless authentication and authorization.
Innovation Solution
Deployment of network-enabled microphones in homes to collect and transmit audio information to a cloud-based application engine, which processes and identifies user commands and activities, providing an application interface for authorized cloud-based entities to access and act upon this information.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If network-enabled microphones are deployed to collect audio information, then user services are enhanced through voice commands and environmental monitoring, but system complexity increases due to cloud integration and authentication requirements
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a cloud-based application engine as an intermediary between audio collection devices and user services. This engine handles complex audio processing, command recognition, and service coordination, allowing the local devices to remain relatively simple while still providing sophisticated functionality through the intermediary service layer.
2Adaptability or versatility
If cloud-based application engine processes audio information, then service functionality is improved through automated tasks, but data transmission and processing time are increased
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary actions by pre-configuring service parameters, authentication credentials, and processing rules in the cloud-based engine before audio data arrives. This allows the engine to rapidly process incoming audio information by matching it against pre-established patterns and service configurations, reducing real-time processing delays.
3Reliability
If authentication and authorization protocols are implemented, then system security is improved, but operational complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements self-service authentication mechanisms where the cloud-based application engine automatically manages credential verification, authorization checks, and access control without requiring manual intervention. The system autonomously handles security protocols, allowing users to access services without manually configuring security parameters while maintaining robust protection.
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AI summary
An application architecture comprises one or more audio interfaces placed within the premises of users. A cloud-based application engine receives audio information from the interfaces and provides information to cloud-based applications based on the audio within the user premises. The other applications utilize the information to provide or enhance services to the users.