Multi-VCA Voice Control Configuration GUI for CPE Devices
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current settings screens on Customer Premise Equipment (CPE) devices do not allow for the dynamic configuration and reconfiguration of multiple Voice Control Assistants (VCAs), including the selection of wake words, natural language understanding (NLU), microphone sources, and Internet-of-Things (IoT) devices, limiting user customization and upgradeability.
Innovation Solution
A graphical user interface (GUI) is provided on CPE devices to list and configure supported VCAs, allowing users to select and customize wake words, NLU, microphone sources, and IoT device configurations, with the ability to download and implement configuration data from a server for dynamic updates.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If current settings screens are used, then device simplicity is maintained, but user customization capability for multiple VCAs is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The configuration interface is segmented into multiple hierarchical levels: a main VCA selection screen, individual VCA configuration screens, and sub-screen groups for different configuration categories (wake words, NLU, microphones, IoT devices). This segmentation allows users to access only the configuration options relevant to their selected VCA, reducing perceived complexity while enabling comprehensive customization.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a new dimensional organization of configuration options by creating distinct screen groups for different configuration aspects (wake words, NLU, microphones, IoT devices) rather than presenting all options in a single flat interface. This dimensional restructuring makes the complex configuration space more navigable and understandable.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple VCAs are supported, then system versatility is improved, but configuration management complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The configuration system is designed with universal structures that can accommodate any number of VCAs. Each VCA follows the same configuration pattern with consistent screen groups and options, allowing the system to scale from one to multiple VCAs without increasing interface complexity. The standardized approach enables users to configure multiple VCAs using the same mental model and interaction patterns.
3Ease of operation
If configuration options are expanded, then user control capability is improved, but interface complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
Different screen groups provide locally optimized configuration options tailored to specific VCAs and their purposes. Each VCA's configuration screen displays only the relevant options for that particular assistant, with customized settings appropriate to its function. This local customization reduces the complexity burden on users by presenting only necessary controls in each context.
Solution Approach 2:
The configuration interface dynamically adapts its content and structure based on user selections and system state. When a user selects a specific VCA, the interface dynamically displays only that VCA's supported configuration options. The interface also dynamically updates as configurations are applied, providing real-time feedback and enabling users to understand the impact of their choices without being overwhelmed by static complexity.
4Adaptability or versatility
If field upgradability is enabled, then system adaptability is improved, but download time and data usage increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary actions by pre-configuring and pre-validating VCA configuration data before download. Configuration files are prepared in advance with all necessary information structured and validated, reducing the need for iterative downloads and updates. This preliminary preparation minimizes the time users spend on configuration updates while maintaining full field upgradability.
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AI summary
Dynamic configuration and reconfiguration of Voice Control Assistants (VCAs) for Customer Premise Equipment (CPE) devices is provided via a Graphical User Interface (GUI). GUI is presented to provide a list of one or more voice control assistants (VCAs) supported by a CPE device. A selection of a VCA is received from the list of the one or more VCAs presented by the GUI. A configuration interface for the VCA selected from the list of the one or more VCAs from the list of the one or more VCAs is presented on the GUI. Configuration input on the configuration interface of the GUI is received to generate configuration data for the VCA selected from the list of the one or more VCAs. The configuration data is provided to the CPE for implementing the VCA selected from the list of the one or more VCAs according to the configuration data.