Voice-Controlled Device Connection via Acoustic String Matching
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Solution Overview
Problem
Users face inconvenience when connecting electronic devices as they need to perform complex operations, such as recognizing Wi-Fi information, device names, passwords, and connection methods, even when devices are within the same network.
Innovation Solution
An electronic device equipped with a communication module, microphone, and processor that detects device connection initiation, produces a connection string, and connects to another device based on a user's voice command, simplifying the connection process by transmitting the string and connection information and awaiting a connection request.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If traditional connection methods are used, then connection reliability is maintained, but operation complexity increases and user convenience deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the mechanical/manual connection process (manual input of Wi-Fi information, device names, passwords, and connection codes) with an acoustic field-based voice recognition system. Users speak connection requests to the electronic device, which processes the voice command to automatically initiate device connection, eliminating the need for manual navigation through menus and input fields.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a voice recognition processing system as an intermediary between the user and the connection process. This intermediary component translates natural language voice commands into connection actions, mediating the complex connection settings and presenting them as simple voice-based interactions.
2Ease of operation
If voice recognition is used for connection, then operation simplicity improves, but connection reliability may be affected
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a feedback mechanism where the electronic device provides audio feedback to the user during the connection process. The device outputs connection status information and guidance through the output module, allowing users to verify connection progress and receive real-time feedback on the connection state, which helps maintain reliability in the voice-based interaction.
3Productivity
If manual connection settings are performed, then connection accuracy is maintained, but time consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by having the electronic device pre-process and store connection-related information (such as device names, connection codes, and network settings) before the actual connection request. When a voice command is received, the device can quickly retrieve and utilize this pre-prepared information to accelerate the connection process, reducing the time needed for manual configuration.
Data Source
AI summary
An electronic device for performing device connection based on a user voice, and a device connection method of the electronic device are provided. The method includes determining an operation mode of an electronic device based on a user input, based on determining of a first operation, producing a string and connection information for device connection to another electronic device, transmitting the string and connection information to the outside, awaiting reception of a connection request from the other electronic device based on the connection information, and performing connection to the other electronic device based on reception of the connection request, and based on determining of a second operation, receiving a user utterance, obtaining a string and connection information related to device connection to another electronic device, and performing connection to the other electronic device based on the connection information if the user utterance and the string are identical.