20240038239. METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR DETERMINING A WAKE WORD simplified abstract (COMCAST CABLE COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
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METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR DETERMINING A WAKE WORD
Organization Name
COMCAST CABLE COMMUNICATIONS, LLC
Inventor(s)
Hans Sayyadi of Arlington VA (US)
Nima Bina of Washington DC (US)
METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR DETERMINING A WAKE WORD - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240038239 titled 'METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR DETERMINING A WAKE WORD
Simplified Explanation
The abstract of this patent application describes a user device that can receive and detect audio content, such as speech, that includes a wake word or words similar to a wake word. The user device requires the detection of the wake word or similar words before interacting with the user. The device can determine if the audio content comes from an authorized user based on its characteristics. The level of scrutiny applied to wake word detection can be adjusted based on whether the audio content is from an authorized user.
- The user device can receive and detect audio content that includes a wake word or words similar to a wake word.
- The device requires the detection of the wake word or similar words before interacting with the user.
- Characteristics of the audio content can be used to determine if it comes from an authorized user.
- The level of scrutiny applied to wake word detection can be adjusted based on whether the audio content is from an authorized user.
Potential applications of this technology:
- Voice assistant devices: This technology can be used in voice assistant devices to improve the accuracy of wake word detection and ensure that only authorized users can interact with the device.
- Smart home devices: Smart devices in a home, such as thermostats or security systems, can use this technology to verify the identity of the user before allowing access to sensitive features or information.
- Computing devices: This technology can be implemented in computing devices, such as laptops or smartphones, to enhance security by requiring the detection of a wake word or similar words before granting access to certain functions or data.
Problems solved by this technology:
- Unauthorized access: By requiring the detection of a wake word or similar words, this technology helps prevent unauthorized users from interacting with a user device and accessing sensitive information or performing unauthorized actions.
- False activations: The use of characteristics of the audio content to determine if it comes from an authorized user helps reduce false activations of the device, improving user experience and reducing unnecessary interactions.
Benefits of this technology:
- Enhanced security: By verifying the identity of the user through the detection of a wake word or similar words, this technology adds an extra layer of security to user devices, protecting sensitive information and preventing unauthorized access.
- Improved user experience: The ability to adjust the level of scrutiny applied to wake word detection based on the user's authorization status helps tailor the device's behavior to the user's preferences, providing a more personalized and seamless user experience.
Original Abstract Submitted
a user device (e.g., voice assistant device, voice enabled device, smart device, computing device, etc.) may receive/detect audio content (e.g., speech, etc.) that includes a wake word and/or words similar to a wake word. the user device may require a wake word, a portion of the wake word, or words similar to the wake word to be detected prior to interacting with a user. the user device may, based on characteristics of the audio content, determine if the audio content originates from an authorized user. the user device may decrease and/or increase scrutiny applied to wake word detection based on whether audio content originates from an authorized user.
