Voice Device Communication Prerequisite Verification
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing voice-enabled devices without audio-output transducers face challenges in establishing reliable communication channels, as they require specific prerequisites such as wired connections to auxiliary devices with speakers, which are not met in wireless connections.
Innovation Solution
The system determines the type and capabilities of voice-enabled devices, including whether they have a speaker or can be connected to one via wired or wireless means, and sends requests to these devices to acquire status data indicating their current connection status. Based on this data, the system decides whether to establish communication channels, send notifications, or alert users about necessary connection changes.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If voice-enabled devices without built-in speakers are used, then device simplicity and portability are improved, but communication reliability deteriorates due to dependency on external audio devices
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an intermediary system (remote system with status data requests) that mediates between voice-enabled devices without speakers and the communication infrastructure. The system determines device capabilities and connection status before establishing communication channels, ensuring reliable operation by verifying prerequisites are met.
2Illumination intensity
If wired connections to auxiliary devices with speakers are required, then audio output quality is improved, but ease of operation deteriorates due to connection requirements
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by having the remote system determine device capabilities and connection status before attempting to establish communication channels. The system requests status data to verify whether voice-enabled devices have the necessary audio capabilities and connection prerequisites met, preventing failed communications before they occur.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements feedback mechanisms by requesting status data from voice-enabled devices about their connection state and capabilities. Based on this feedback, the remote system dynamically decides whether to establish communication channels, send notifications, or alert users about connection requirements, creating a closed-loop control system.
3Reliability
If the system checks connection prerequisites before establishing communication, then communication reliability is improved, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The remote system performs multiple functions through a unified approach: it determines device capabilities, checks connection status, decides on channel establishment, and provides user notifications. By consolidating these functions in a single system that handles all voice-enabled devices uniformly, the patent manages complexity while improving reliability.
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AI summary
Systems and methods for voice-enabled configurations for audio-output devices are disclosed. User accounts may be associated with one or more voice-enabled devices. Those voice-enabled devices may include audio-output functionality, while other voice-enabled devices do not include audio-output functionality. For devices without audio-output functionality, sending and/or receiving calls and/or messages may depend on whether the device is connected to an auxiliary device with audio-output functionality, via wired and/or wireless connection. Notifications of whether calling and/or messaging is enabled may be sent to the sending and/or receiving devices.