17854450. ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF simplified abstract (SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.)
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ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF
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Kyoungchoon Park of Suwon-si (KR)
ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17854450 titled 'ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes an electronic device that can identify a trigger speech and control the device based on speech commands. Here are the key points:
- The device has a memory to store signal information corresponding to a trigger speech.
- It includes a microphone, a communication interface, and a processor.
- The processor can identify if a speech signal received through the microphone matches the trigger speech.
- It calculates the sharpness value of the speech signal and compares it with a sharpness value obtained from an external device.
- If the sharpness value of the speech signal is higher, it enters a speech recognition mode to identify a speech command.
- The device can control itself based on the identified speech command.
- If the speech command is unidentified, it can transmit a control signal to the external device based on the sharpness value.
Potential applications of this technology:
- Voice-controlled devices: This technology can be used in devices like smartphones, smart speakers, or home automation systems to enable voice control and improve speech recognition accuracy.
- Assistive devices: It can be applied in devices that assist individuals with disabilities, allowing them to control various functions using their voice.
- Automotive systems: This technology can be integrated into car infotainment systems or voice assistants, enabling drivers to control various features hands-free.
Problems solved by this technology:
- Improved speech recognition: By comparing the sharpness values of speech signals, the device can determine which speech command to prioritize, leading to more accurate and reliable speech recognition.
- Hands-free control: This technology eliminates the need for physical interaction with devices, allowing users to control them using only their voice.
- Enhanced user experience: Voice control provides a convenient and intuitive way for users to interact with electronic devices, making them more accessible and user-friendly.
Benefits of this technology:
- Increased efficiency: Users can perform tasks quickly and effortlessly by giving voice commands, saving time and effort.
- Accessibility: Voice control enables individuals with physical limitations or impairments to easily interact with electronic devices.
- Convenience: Hands-free control allows users to multitask or operate devices in situations where manual interaction is not feasible or safe.
Original Abstract Submitted
An electronic device including a memory storing signal information corresponding to a trigger speech; a microphone; a communication interface; and a processor configured to identify whether a first speech signal received through the microphone corresponds to the trigger speech based on the signal information, obtain a first speech sharpness value of the first speech signal based on the identifying, obtain a second speech sharpness value from the at least one external device through the communication interface, based on the first speech sharpness value being greater than the second speech sharpness value, identify a speech command included in the second speech signal received through the microphone by entering a speech recognition mode, and control the electronic device based on the identifying of the speech command, and the processor is further configured to, based on the speech command being unidentified, control the communication interface to transmit a control signal to the at least one external device based on the second speech sharpness value.
