Voice Command Adapter for User Receiving Device Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Users face difficulties in selecting and finding content among numerous channels and timeslots in television programming guides, making it hard to decide on a program to view, and existing technologies lack efficient methods for voice-controlled operation of electronic devices.
Innovation Solution
A system and method for controlling a user receiving device using voice commands, which involves converting audible signals into textual signals, and then into user receiving device control signals, allowing users to interact with content through voice recognition and processing, enabling functions like channel selection, recording, and content bookmarking.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If voice recognition technology is implemented to control electronic devices, then ease of operation is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs voice recognition technology as an intermediary between the user and the electronic device control system. The voice commands serve as a mediator that translates user intent into device actions, eliminating the need for direct interaction with complex interfaces while the system handles the complexity of command interpretation and execution internally.
2Ease of operation
If traditional remote control interfaces are used for content selection, then device complexity is kept low, but ease of operation deteriorates due to numerous channels and timeslots
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces traditional mechanical remote control interfaces (buttons, dials, directional pads) with a voice-based acoustic interface. This substitution allows users to navigate complex content selection tasks through natural speech rather than manual manipulation of physical controls, significantly improving ease of operation while the system manages the underlying complexity through automated voice command processing.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables convenient and efficient selection and control of content using voice commands, simplifying the navigation of vast content options and enhancing user experience by providing voice-controlled functionality for electronic devices.
Implementation Method 1
converting an electrical signal that corresponds to the audible signal into a textual signal
Data Source
AI summary
Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a system that performs operations including receiving one or more media processor commands generated by a voice processing system that synthesizes the one or more media processor commands according to voice data provided by a portable device by way of an adapter, and executing the one or more media processor commands to generate an updated presentation of media content. The adapter converts a first radio frequency (RF) signal to a second RF signal comprising the voice data, the first RF signal generated by the portable device according to a first RF protocol, the second RF signal conforming to a second RF protocol that differs from the first RF protocol, and the second RF signal comprising routing information to route the voice data to the voice processing system. Other embodiments are disclosed.