Display Voice Command Routing for Multiple Wireless Sound Devices

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing display devices struggle to process multiple voice commands simultaneously from multiple wireless sound devices due to limitations in voice recognition technology when connected to multiple devices.

Innovation Solution

A display device capable of identifying and processing multiple voice commands from multiple wireless sound devices by establishing communication, identifying devices based on addresses, and determining a voice command processing sequence based on the time sequence of the requests.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If voice recognition is enabled for one wireless sound device, then voice command processing is possible, but voice recognition cannot be simultaneously performed for multiple wireless sound devices

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvevoice recognition capabilityVSAvoidnumber of wireless sound devices
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSQuantity of substance

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the voice command processing system by assigning unique identifiers to each wireless sound device and creating separate processing channels for each device. The processor divides incoming voice commands into distinct streams based on device identification, allowing simultaneous processing of multiple devices without interference.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces an intermediary addressing mechanism that mediates between multiple wireless sound devices and the display device. This intermediary system uses device addresses to route voice commands to the appropriate processing channel, enabling the display device to handle multiple devices simultaneously while maintaining individual device identity and control.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Adaptability or versatility

If multiple wireless sound devices are connected to a display device, then audio functionality is enhanced, but voice command processing becomes ambiguous and cannot be performed simultaneously for all devices

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveaudio connectivityVSAvoidvoice command processing
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies local quality by assigning unique characteristics (device addresses) to each wireless sound device. This allows the system to differentiate between devices and apply specific processing rules to each device's voice commands, making it clear which device should process which command while maintaining overall system versatility.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

Solution Approach 2:

The patent performs preliminary action by establishing device address identification and processing sequence determination before voice commands are issued. The display device pre-configures the communication channels and processing priorities for each connected wireless sound device, so when multiple voice commands arrive simultaneously, the routing and processing sequence is already determined, eliminating ambiguity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

3Ease of operation

If voice commands from multiple wireless sound devices are processed simultaneously, then user convenience is improved, but device complexity increases due to the need for identification and sequence management

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveuser convenienceVSAvoidprocessing system complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements self-service by enabling wireless sound devices to automatically include their unique addresses in their voice transmission requests. Each device autonomously identifies itself when sending voice commands, eliminating the need for complex external identification systems and reducing the processing burden on the display device while maintaining the ability to handle multiple devices.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Data Source

PatentUS12360737B2Display device and operating method thereof
Publication Date: 2025.07.15 LG ELECTRONICS INC
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AI summary

Provided are a display device capable of processing a plurality of voice commands requested from a plurality of wireless sound devices, and an operating method thereof. The display device includes: a communication unit communicatively connected to a plurality of wireless sound devices; a voice acquisition unit configured to acquire a voice command requested from the plurality of wireless sound devices; and a processor configured to process the voice command, wherein the processor is configured to: perform communication connection to the plurality of wireless sound devices; when a voice transmission request is received from the plurality of wireless sound devices, identify the wireless sound devices based on addresses of the wireless sound devices; and determine a voice command processing sequence for the plurality of wireless sound devices based on a time sequence of the voice transmission request.