International business machines corporation (20240098094). ROLE ASSIGNMENT FOR INTELLIGENT VIRTUAL ASSISTANTS simplified abstract

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ROLE ASSIGNMENT FOR INTELLIGENT VIRTUAL ASSISTANTS

Organization Name

international business machines corporation

Inventor(s)

Raghuveer Prasad Nagar of Kota (IN)

Sarbajit K. Rakshit of Kolkata (IN)

RADHA Srinivasan of Bangalore (IN)

Sidharth Ullal of Chennai (IN)

ROLE ASSIGNMENT FOR INTELLIGENT VIRTUAL ASSISTANTS - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240098094 titled 'ROLE ASSIGNMENT FOR INTELLIGENT VIRTUAL ASSISTANTS

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes a method for delegating role assignments to users of a cluster of devices, where an authorized user can assign roles to other users within the cluster. The method involves determining the authorization of a user to provide commands to an intelligent virtual assistant based on the role assignments.

  • Identifying a cluster of users with multiple devices
  • Authorizing a user to delegate role assignments to other users within the cluster
  • Receiving role assignments from the authorized user
  • Determining user authorization to provide commands to an intelligent virtual assistant
  • Performing audio commands from authorized users

Potential Applications

This technology could be applied in smart home systems, where multiple users have access to various devices and can delegate control and permissions to other users within the household.

Problems Solved

This technology solves the issue of managing permissions and access control within a cluster of users with multiple devices, ensuring that only authorized users can interact with the intelligent virtual assistant.

Benefits

The benefits of this technology include enhanced security and privacy within a shared device environment, as well as improved user experience by allowing for personalized role assignments and commands.

Potential Commercial Applications

A potential commercial application of this technology could be in the development of smart home systems, security systems, and other IoT devices that require user authentication and authorization.

Possible Prior Art

One possible prior art for this technology could be existing methods for user authentication and access control in multi-user environments, such as user profiles on shared devices or role-based access control systems.

Unanswered Questions

How does the method ensure the security and privacy of user data when delegating role assignments?

The method does not provide details on the specific security measures implemented to protect user data and ensure privacy when delegating role assignments within the cluster of users.

What types of audio commands can be performed by the intelligent virtual assistant?

The method does not specify the range of audio commands that can be executed by the intelligent virtual assistant based on the role assignments provided by authorized users.


Original Abstract Submitted

a method includes identifying a cluster of users with a plurality of devices, where each user from the cluster of users is associated with at least one device from the plurality of devices. the method also includes identifying an authorized user from the cluster of users to delegate role assignments to a remaining portion of the cluster of users and receiving, from the authorized user, a first role assignment for a first user from the remaining portion of the cluster of users. in response to receiving, from the first user, an audio command, the method also includes determining whether the first user is authorized to provide the audio command to the intelligent virtual assistant based on the first role assignment. in response to determining the first user is authorized to provide the audio command, the method also includes performing the audio command from the first user.