Voice UI for IP-Based Inter-Device Communication
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing voice-controlled devices lack efficient methods for initiating voice communications across different devices within a network, particularly those not connected to traditional mobile telephone networks, and do not effectively utilize recent activity data to facilitate seamless voice connectivity.
Innovation Solution
The implementation of user interfaces and protocols that enable voice communications over IP networks, using SIP, RTP, or VoIP, which allow devices to share recent activity information and grant permissions for secure voice connections, facilitating voice communications between devices via Wi-Fi networks, even those without traditional PSTN connectivity.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If voice-controlled devices lack traditional PSTN connectivity, then device versatility and network adaptability improve, but voice communication capability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a messaging application as an intermediary that enables voice communication between devices without traditional PSTN connectivity. The messaging app acts as a mediator that establishes voice communication channels over IP networks, allowing voice-controlled devices to communicate reliably without requiring traditional telephone network infrastructure.
2Ease of operation
If devices share recent activity information across the network, then ease of operation improves, but device complexity and information security worsen
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements permission settings that are configured in advance before voice communication occurs. Users pre-configure which devices are authorized to initiate voice communications and what recent activity information can be shared. This preliminary configuration simplifies real-time operation by automatically filtering and prioritizing devices based on pre-established permissions, reducing the complexity of moment-to-moment decision-making.
3Productivity
If user interfaces prioritize devices with recent activity, then productivity improves, but loss of information about other available devices worsens
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a dynamic user interface that adapts its presentation based on recent activity while maintaining comprehensive device information. The interface dynamically prioritizes devices with recent activity for faster access, but simultaneously provides access to a complete list of all available devices. This dynamic presentation allows users to quickly initiate communications with recently active devices while still having full visibility of all possible communication targets when needed.
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AI summary
User interfaces may enable users to initiate voice-communications with voice-controlled devices via a Wi-Fi network or other network via an Internet Protocol (IP) address. The user interfaces may include controls to enable users to initiate voice communications, such as Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) calls, with devices that do not have connectivity with traditional mobile telephone networks, such as traditional circuit transmissions of a Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN). For example, the user interface may enable initiating a voice communication with a voice-controlled device that includes network connectivity via a home Wi-Fi network. The user interfaces may indicate availability of devices and/or contacts for voice communications and/or recent activity of devices or contact.