Voice Recognition Phone Hands-Free Call Management
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Solution Overview
Problem
Users often find it inconvenient to manage phone calls when their hands are occupied, as they cannot easily switch to speakerphone mode without manual input, leading to missed or prematurely ended calls.
Innovation Solution
A method and apparatus that utilizes voice recognition to convert an idle mode to a speakerphone mode upon receiving a call, allowing users to manage calls using voice instructions for connection, communication, and disconnection.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If manual input methods (key input or receiver touch) are used to switch to speakerphone mode, then the phone can be operated to receive calls, but the user cannot operate the phone when hands are occupied with daily activities
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces manual mechanical input methods (key pressing, receiver touching) with voice recognition technology. The voice recognition unit detects and processes spoken commands to control phone functions, allowing users to operate the phone hands-free during daily activities like dishwashing or carrying packages.
Solution Approach 2:
The system enables self-service operation where the phone automatically responds to voice commands without requiring manual intervention. When a call is received, the user can simply speak a preset voice command to switch to speakerphone mode, and the system autonomously completes the mode switching and communication setup.
2Adaptability or versatility
If voice recognition technology is implemented for hands-free operation, then adaptability to hands-occupied situations is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The voice recognition unit is integrated into the existing phone structure, serving multiple functions: receiving voice commands for mode switching, identifying caller information, and controlling communication operations. This multi-functionality approach adds capability without proportionally increasing overall device complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The voice recognition unit acts as an intermediary between the user and the phone's control system. It translates spoken commands into control signals that the controller can process, bridging the gap between hands-free input and digital system control without requiring direct complex integration of all components.
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 hands-free communication by recognizing voice commands to initiate and end calls, enhancing user convenience by allowing phone operation without manual input during daily activities.
Implementation Method 1
a microphone for receiving voice information
Implementation Method 2
a speaker for converting an electrical signal to voice information and outputting the voice information
Data Source
AI summary
A method and apparatus for communicating through a phone having a voice recognition function are provided. The method of performing communication using a phone having a voice recognition function includes converting to an incoming call notification and voice recognition mode when a phone call is received; converting to a communication connection and speakerphone mode when voice information related to a communication connection instruction is recognized; performing communication using a speakerphone; and ending communication when voice information related to a communication end instruction is recognized during communication using the speakerphone. Therefore, when a phone call is received, a mode of a phone is converted to a speakerphone mode with a voice instruction using a voice recognition function, and thus communication can be performed without using a hand.