Voice Command Reception Apparatus for Broadcast Applications
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Solution Overview
Problem
Television receivers require cumbersome remote controllers for operations during broadcast content reproduction, making it inconvenient for users to interact with broadcast applications.
Innovation Solution
A sound dialogue system that includes a reception apparatus and method to receive voice commands from users during content presentation, transmit these commands to a server system for processing, and receive responses to identify the content, allowing users to interact with broadcast applications using voice commands.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If remote controller operations are used for broadcast applications during content reproduction, then device functionality is maintained, but ease of operation deteriorates due to cumbersome control requirements
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the mechanical remote controller system with an acoustic voice recognition system. The reception device includes a voice recognition unit that captures and processes user speech commands, converting acoustic signals into operational commands for the broadcast application, thereby eliminating the need for physical remote controller interactions
Solution Approach 2:
The voice recognition unit acts as an intermediary between the user and the broadcast application control system. It captures voice commands, processes them through recognition algorithms, and translates them into appropriate control signals, serving as a mediator that simplifies the interaction interface
2Ease of operation
If voice command system is implemented, then ease of operation improves, but device complexity increases due to additional processing requirements
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the voice recognition functionality directly into the reception device's existing processing architecture. The voice recognition unit is integrated with the broadcast application execution unit and content identification unit, combining multiple functions into a unified system that reduces overall complexity despite adding voice processing capabilities
Solution Approach 2:
The reception device is designed with multi-functionality, where the same processing circuitry handles both traditional broadcast application execution and voice command processing. The system can operate in multiple modes (traditional control and voice control) using shared hardware and software resources, reducing the need for dedicated separate systems
Data Source
AI summary
A reception apparatus, including processing circuitry that is configured to receive a voice command related to content from a user during presentation of the content to the user. The processing circuitry is configured to transmit the voice command to a server system for processing. The processing circuitry is configured to receive a response to the voice command from the server system. The response to the voice command is generated based on the voice command and content information for identifying the content related to the voice command.