Voice Assistant Visual Output via External Displays
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Solution Overview
Problem
Voice assistants typically respond to audible commands with audible content, but there is a need to present visual information in response to user commands, which is not directly possible without a native display.
Innovation Solution
A system comprising communication hardware, a processor, and memory that identifies and presents visual information on a viewable display accessible via communication hardware in response to audible commands, including editing the visual information to conform to the display's specifications.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If a voice assistant responds only with audible content, then the system complexity is low and ease of operation is maintained, but the information delivery capability is limited and cannot provide visual information
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses communication hardware as an intermediary to connect the voice assistant system with external displays. The processor identifies displays accessible via communication hardware (such as Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, or USB connections) and directs visual information to these external devices. This allows the voice assistant to provide visual information without requiring a native display, thereby enhancing information delivery while avoiding the complexity of integrating display hardware into the voice assistant device itself.
2Loss of information
If the voice assistant identifies and uses external displays, then visual information can be presented to users, but the ease of operation decreases due to the need to identify and manage accessible displays
Solution Approach 1:
The system automatically identifies displays that are viewable by the user and accessible via communication hardware without requiring manual user configuration. The processor autonomously manages the display identification process, selecting appropriate displays based on accessibility and user viewing context. This self-service approach minimizes the operational burden on users while enabling visual information delivery.
Solution Approach 2:
The system incorporates user feedback mechanisms to determine which displays are viewable by the user. By monitoring user interactions and display accessibility status, the system dynamically adjusts which displays are used for presenting visual information. This feedback loop ensures that visual information is presented on appropriate displays while maintaining ease of operation through automatic adaptation to user needs.
3Manufacturing precision
If the processor edits visual information to conform to display specifications, then the visual information quality is improved, but the processing time and computational resources increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system pre-processes and stores visual information in multiple formats and resolutions suitable for different display specifications. When visual information needs to be presented, the processor selects the pre-prepared version that matches the target display characteristics, avoiding real-time editing. This preliminary action ensures high visual information quality while minimizing processing time during actual presentation.
Data Source
AI summary
For presenting visual information on a display, a processor determines to show visual information in response to an audible command from a user. The processor further identifies a display that is viewable by the user and accessible via communication hardware. In addition, the processor presents the visual information on the display via the communication hardware.