Voice Command Remote Control for Mobile Devices

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current methods for remote computer access via mobile devices are limited by slow and unreliable wireless networks and the need for small-sized graphical interfaces, restricting mobility and flexibility in accessing computing resources.

Innovation Solution

A system and method that enables remote computer control using voice commands on mobile devices, where voice commands are recognized and translated into executable script commands, transmitted to a remote computer for processing, and status signals are sent back to the mobile device, allowing access without relying on graphical interfaces or stable networks.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If graphical user interface is used for remote access, then access functionality is provided, but device complexity and interface size requirements increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveease of accessVSAvoidinterface complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces the mechanical/graphical interface system with an acoustic field-based voice command system. Instead of requiring visual graphical interfaces for remote access, the system uses voice commands transmitted through acoustic waves to control computer functions, thereby reducing interface complexity while maintaining or improving ease of operation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

2Adaptability or versatility

If wireless network connection is used for mobile access, then mobility is enabled, but connection reliability and speed decrease

Engineering Contradiction:
ImprovemobilityVSAvoidnetwork reliability
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces voice commands as an intermediary control mechanism between the mobile device and the remote computer. Instead of directly relying on wireless network connections for control operations, the system uses voice commands as an intermediate layer that can be processed locally on the mobile device, reducing dependence on network reliability for basic control functionality.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Speed

If voice commands are processed locally on mobile device, then processing speed increases, but device processing power requirements increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecommand processing speedVSAvoidprocessing power
Core Design Contradiction:
SpeedVSPower

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the processing function by separating voice command recognition from script command compilation and execution. The mobile device handles only the voice-to-script conversion using its limited processing power, while the complex script compilation and computer control functions are performed remotely on the actual computer system, thus balancing processing power requirements across devices.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

Enables efficient remote access to computing resources using speech technology, overcoming limitations of mobile devices with limited processing power and unreliable networks, providing a flexible and natural way for mobile professionals to manage their computing tasks.

Implementation Method 1

receiving a voice command via the mobile device; comparing the received voice command with the audio commands associated with the script commands

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectVoice recognition:

Data Source

PatentUS7526286B1System and method for controlling a computer via a mobile device
Publication Date: 2009.04.28 INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINE CORPORATION
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AI summary

A system and method for remotely controlling a computer using voice commands via a mobile device are disclosed. Remotely controlling a computer via a mobile device, comprises at least: receiving a voice command via the mobile device; comparing the received voice command to validated audio commands associated with script commands specific to a predetermined operating system, wherein the comparing step identifies a script command associated with a validated audio command based on the received voice command; transmitting the identified script command and verification data from the mobile device to the remote computer wherein the remote computer: uploads the transmitted script command upon verification that the mobile device is authorized to control the remote computer; processes the uploaded script command in accordance with said predetermined operating system; and sends, to the mobile device, a visual or acoustic signal indicative of a status of processing the uploaded script command.