Vehicle Computer System Voice Control for Internet Radio
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing internet radio applications on portable devices require tactile commands and visual interaction, making it difficult for users to operate them safely while driving, as they need to physically input commands and receive outputs, which can be hazardous.
Innovation Solution
A method and system that enables hands-free operation of internet radio applications on nomadic wireless communication devices by establishing a wireless communication link between a vehicle computer system and the device, allowing users to interact through voice commands and speech synthesis, enabling the execution of internet radio application events such as playing songs, changing stations, and receiving feedback.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If tactile commands and visual interaction are used to operate internet radio applications on portable devices, then the application can be operated with precise control, but driver safety deteriorates due to distraction and hazardous manual operation
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces mechanical tactile input operations with voice-based acoustic input. The speech recognition system converts spoken commands into digital signals that control the internet radio application, eliminating the need for manual device manipulation while maintaining precise control through voice-activated functions.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a speech recognition system as an intermediary between the driver and the portable device. This intermediary translates voice commands into application controls, allowing the driver to operate the internet radio application without direct manual interaction with the device, thus improving safety while maintaining operational capability.
2Reliability
If hands-free voice control is implemented for internet radio applications, then driver safety improves by reducing distraction, but ease of operation deteriorates due to limitations in voice-activated control precision
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a universal voice control system that can execute multiple internet radio application functions through a single interface. The speech recognition system handles various commands including station selection, playback control, and volume adjustment, providing multi-functional control through voice inputs that maintains precision across different operations.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent creates a voice-based copy of the traditional tactile control interface. The speech recognition system replicates the functionality of physical buttons and controls through voice commands, allowing drivers to access the same level of control precision without manual device interaction, thus maintaining ease of operation while improving safety.
3Reliability
If voice commands and speech synthesis are used for hands-free operation, then driver distraction is reduced improving safety, but device complexity increases due to integration of speech recognition and synthesis systems
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the speech recognition and speech synthesis functions into an integrated hands-free operation system. By combining these components into a unified interface that works with existing portable devices, the system reduces overall complexity compared to implementing separate systems, while still providing comprehensive voice control capability for internet radio applications.
Data Source
AI summary
Various embodiments may include a computer-implemented method and system for operating a computer application stored on a nomadic wireless communication device (ND) located within the vicinity of a vehicle. An input may be received at a vehicle computer system (VCS) to pair the VCS with the ND for establishing a wireless communication link. A number of instructions may be received at the VCS from the ND over the wireless communication link. The instructions may include instructions for establishing a connection with an internet radio application and instructions for prompting a user for one or more internet radio application events. A request from the user for the one or more internet radio application events may be received at the VCS and the one or more internet radio application events may be executed.