20240029735. MULTI-USER VIRTUAL ASSISTANT FOR VERBAL DEVICE CONTROL simplified abstract (GOOGLE LLC)

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MULTI-USER VIRTUAL ASSISTANT FOR VERBAL DEVICE CONTROL

Organization Name

GOOGLE LLC

Inventor(s)

Yuzhao Ni of Sunnyvale CA (US)

David Roy Schairer of San Jose CA (US)

MULTI-USER VIRTUAL ASSISTANT FOR VERBAL DEVICE CONTROL - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240029735 titled 'MULTI-USER VIRTUAL ASSISTANT FOR VERBAL DEVICE CONTROL

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes a method for processing audio data generated by microphones of a computing device to perform automation actions. Here is a simplified explanation of the abstract:

  • The method involves receiving audio data that represents a spoken utterance from one or more microphones of a computing device.
  • The audio data is analyzed to identify the user who provided the spoken utterance.
  • Based on the audio data, an automation action associated with one or more automation devices is identified. This action corresponds to the spoken utterance.
  • The method then determines whether the identified user is authorized to perform the identified automation action.
  • If the user is authorized, the method causes the automation devices to perform the identified automation action.

Potential Applications:

  • Home automation systems: The technology can be used to control various automation devices in a smart home based on spoken commands from authorized users.
  • Voice assistants: The method can be implemented in voice assistant devices to enable authorized users to control connected devices through spoken commands.

Problems Solved:

  • User identification: The method solves the problem of identifying the user who provided a spoken utterance, allowing for personalized automation actions.
  • Authorization control: By determining whether the identified user is authorized, the method ensures that only authorized individuals can trigger automation actions.

Benefits:

  • Convenience: Users can control automation devices through spoken commands, making it easier and more convenient to operate them.
  • Personalization: The identification of users allows for personalized automation actions tailored to individual preferences.
  • Security: The authorization control ensures that only authorized users can trigger automation actions, enhancing security and preventing unauthorized access.


Original Abstract Submitted

in one example, a method includes receiving audio data generated by one or more microphones of a computing device, the audio data representing a spoken utterance; identifying, based on the audio data, a user that provided the spoken utterance; identifying, based on the audio data, an automation action associated with one or more automation devices, the automation action corresponding to the spoken utterance; determining whether the identified user is authorized to cause performance of the identified automation action; and responsive to determining that the identified user is authorized to cause performance of the identified automation action, causing the one or more automation devices to perform the identified automation action.

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