Voice Assistant Bridge for Multi-Platform Interoperability
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing voice service platforms face challenges in seamlessly integrating and controlling diverse devices and services within a connected home environment, lacking effective connectivity and synchronization.
Innovation Solution
A system and method for voice interaction with appliances and services using cloud-based voice service platforms, where a setup agent scans the network environment, detects compatible platforms, and automatically installs or synchronizes apps, enabling communication and control across devices through various communication protocols.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If voice service platforms use different cloud-based systems, then each platform can be optimized for its specific functions, but interoperability and connectivity between devices are compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a bridge device that acts as an intermediary between voice service platforms and appliances. This bridge translates commands from different voice platforms (Alexa, Siri, Google Assistant) into appliance-specific protocols, enabling interoperability without compromising the reliability of individual platforms. The bridge serves as a mediator that resolves the contradiction by allowing diverse platforms to communicate with various appliances through a standardized interface.
2Ease of operation
If devices are configured to work with different cloud-based voice service platforms, then each device can be optimized for its platform, but achieving true connectivity within a connected home becomes challenging
Solution Approach 1:
The bridge device is designed with multi-functionality to work with multiple voice service platforms (Alexa, Siri, Google Assistant) and various appliance types simultaneously. This universal design allows a single device to handle diverse communication protocols and command formats, reducing the need for multiple specialized devices and simplifying system integration while maintaining ease of operation for each individual platform.
3Adaptability or versatility
If a system supports multiple cloud-based voice service platforms, then versatility is improved, but the complexity of integration and synchronization increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system architecture segments the integration complexity by separating the voice service platform interface from the appliance control interface. The bridge device divides functionality into distinct modules: one module handles communication with voice platforms, another handles appliance protocols, and a third performs command translation. This segmentation allows each module to be optimized independently, reducing overall integration complexity while maintaining broad platform compatibility.
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AI summary
Described are systems and methods for enabling voice interaction with appliances, services (e.g., media streaming services, gaming services, news feed services, social platform services, etc.), and the like by way of appropriate supplied apps (also referred to as "skills", "actions", or the like) which may be presented or downloaded to a smart device having associated therewith one or more cloud-based voice service platforms. Also described are systems that utilize one or more microphones to provide sound metering for control purposes.