Google LLC (20240331683). Hotwording by Degree simplified abstract
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Hotwording by Degree
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Brett Aladdin Barros of San Mateo CA (US)
James Flynn of Cambridge MA (US)
Theo Goguely of Mountain View CA (US)
Hotwording by Degree - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240331683 titled 'Hotwording by Degree
Simplified Explanation:
The patent application describes a method for softly accepting a hotword detected in streaming audio on a user device without immediately triggering an action. Instead, a notification is provided to prompt the user to confirm the action before it is executed.
- Detects a soft hotword event in streaming audio
- Determines if the audio corresponds to a specified action query
- Prompts user for confirmation before executing the action
- Prevents action if user does not provide confirmation
- Enhances user control over device actions
Key Features and Innovation:
- Soft acceptance of hotword events in streaming audio
- User confirmation required before executing actions
- Improved user control over device functions
- Balances automation with user input
- Enhances user experience with voice-activated devices
Potential Applications:
- Voice-activated devices
- Smart home automation
- Virtual assistants
- Hands-free operation of devices
- User-friendly interfaces for technology
Problems Solved:
- Accidental triggering of actions by hotword detection
- Lack of user control over device responses
- Improving user experience with voice commands
- Enhancing privacy and security in voice-activated systems
Benefits:
- Increased user control and interaction with devices
- Prevents unintended actions from hotword detection
- Enhances user privacy and security
- Improves overall user experience with voice-activated technology
Commercial Applications:
Potential commercial applications include:
- Smart home devices
- Virtual assistant software
- Voice-activated appliances
- Security systems
- Automotive technology
Questions about Soft Acceptance of Hotword Technology:
1. How does the method differentiate between a soft hotword event and other audio inputs? 2. What measures are in place to ensure user privacy and data security in this system?
Frequently Updated Research:
Stay updated on advancements in voice recognition technology, user interface design, and privacy features in voice-activated devices.
Original Abstract Submitted
a method for a soft acceptance of a hotword receives audio data characterizing a soft hotword event detected by a hotword detector in streaming audio captured by a user device. the method also processes the audio data to determine that the audio data corresponds to a query specifying an action to perform on the user device. without triggering performance of the action on the user device or the other device, the method provides a notification for output from the user device where the notification prompts a user associated with the user device to provide an affirmative input indication in order to trigger performance of the action on the user device or the other device and, when the user fails to provide the affirmative input indication, instructs the user device or the other device to not perform the action specified by the query.
