Device Pairing via Voice and Eye Tracking
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing device pairing methods are complex and non-intuitive, often requiring specialized applications and knowledge, and rely on proximity and manual input, which is not universally viable.
Innovation Solution
The method utilizes non-touch input modalities such as camera-based eye tracking or voice commands to facilitate device pairing by detecting user gestures or commands, allowing devices to be paired without the need for proximity or manual selection, using existing hardware and cloud-based services to identify and match devices for pairing.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional device pairing methods are used, then devices can be paired with unique identifiers, but the process becomes complex and non-intuitive requiring specialized applications and user knowledge
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces manual touch-based input mechanisms with voice command recognition and gesture detection systems. The voice processing module captures and interprets spoken commands, while the gesture detection module uses camera-based eye tracking to identify user intentions, eliminating the need for physical contact with device interfaces during pairing.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a cloud-based service as an intermediary to facilitate device pairing. The service receives pairing requests from multiple devices, processes them through centralized logic, and coordinates the pairing process, thereby simplifying the user experience while maintaining secure authentication.
2Ease of operation
If NFC bumping is used for device pairing, then the process becomes simpler, but it requires complex applications to be installed in both devices which is not universally viable
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a universal pairing system that works across different device types and operating systems. By using standard voice recognition and gesture detection capabilities that are widely available in modern devices, the system achieves broad compatibility without requiring device-specific applications or proprietary technologies.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces the NFC bumping mechanism with voice commands and gestures, which can be executed on any device with voice processing or camera capabilities. This substitution removes the dependency on NFC hardware and software, expanding compatibility to devices that may not support NFC or require complex applications for pairing.
3Reliability
If manual input and proximity requirements are imposed, then device pairing can be controlled securely, but the process becomes less accessible and more difficult to perform
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces manual touch input with voice commands and gesture-based controls. The voice processing module authenticates users through spoken instructions, while the gesture detection module uses eye tracking to verify user intent, maintaining security controls while eliminating the need for physical contact with device screens or buttons.
Data Source
AI summary
An embodiment provides a method, including: receiving data relating to a first command from a user; recognizing the data relating to the first command as being directed to a first user device; receiving data relating to a second command from a user; recognizing the data relating to the second command as being directed to a second user device; determining that the first user device and the second user device are to be paired with one another based on the data relating to the first command and the data relating to the second command; and pairing the first device with the second device; wherein one or more of the data relating to the first command and the data relating to the second command comprises data related to a non-touch input modality. Other aspects are described and claimed.