IoT Voice Command Boundary Creation
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Solution Overview
Problem
In augmented reality and IoT environments, users face inefficiencies when issuing voice commands to multiple devices, as a single command may not be recognized by all devices, requiring multiple voice commands to be given individually.
Innovation Solution
A method for creating a boundary around multiple devices using a computer-implemented system, allowing a single voice command to be transmitted to all devices within the defined boundary, utilizing a boundary creation program that determines devices, receives boundary indications, creates boundaries, and transmits commands to the devices for execution.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a single voice command is given to control multiple devices, then the ease of operation is improved, but the reliability of command recognition deteriorates because not all devices may recognize the command
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an intermediary system (the boundary creation program and central processing system) that mediates between the user's voice command and the multiple devices. The system creates a virtual boundary that groups devices, and the intermediary processes the command to ensure reliable distribution to all targeted devices, solving the reliability issue while maintaining ease of operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The system creates a universal boundary structure that can encompass multiple different types of devices within a single group. This boundary becomes a multi-functional container that handles command distribution, device grouping, and coordination, allowing a single voice command to reliably control multiple diverse devices through one unified interface.
2Reliability
If multiple voice commands are given to ensure all devices are controlled, then the reliability of command execution is improved, but the loss of time increases due to repeated commands
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary action by pre-defining boundaries and pre-grouping devices before commands are issued. The boundary creation program establishes device groupings in advance, so when a voice command is given, the system already has the organizational structure ready to efficiently distribute the command to all relevant devices simultaneously, eliminating the need for repeated commands and reducing time loss.
3Productivity
If a boundary system is implemented to group devices, then the productivity of device control is improved, but the device complexity increases due to boundary creation and management
Solution Approach 1:
The boundary creation program implements self-service by automatically managing device groupings and boundary definitions. The system can autonomously create, modify, and maintain boundaries based on device locations and user interactions, reducing the manual complexity burden on users while maintaining high productivity in device control operations.
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AI summary
In an approach to controlling voice command execution via boundary creation, one or more computer processors determine one or more devices included in an Internet of Things platform. One or more computer processors receive, from a user, an indication of a boundary around two or more devices of the one or more devices. One or more computer processors create a boundary around the two or more devices of the one or more devices. One or more computer processors receive a voice command from the user associated with the two or more devices of the one or more devices. One or more computer processors transmit the voice command to the two or more devices of the one or more devices within the boundary.